Automobile tax cuts for small businesses

[Hitmen]

Can I have your old car?

[CrAz3D]

a) Have you done anything to warrant getting a new car besides tear your old one up?

I haven't torn my old one up. The problems are problems that have been there since I got it (ie. the window regulator which alternates between window lock is stuck in permanent lock mode so passengers can't roll down their windows. The part to replace it is ~$400) Secondly, I have no control over the mileage as it had high mileage already. My mom told me she didn't feel comfortable with me driving a car with >100,000 miles so far from home and in the hills. I can't say I blame her. Because my mother wants me to be safe equates to me being spoiled? Sorry I asked a question and have caring parents.

Edit:
Plus you really know nothing of my situation and are in no place to judge.

Jeeps aren't the most reliable vehicle.

My old 87 Accord has 200k+ on it.  That'd be a decent car for you

[trust]

Well, a lot of people at your age drive old beater cars that they bought themselves. When I was that age I got this old Chevy Sprint which just barely moved. I could see people thinking it unfair that you get a better vehicle than most of their parents probably have (my parents anyway). It's not unreasonable to be jealous in that kind of situation.

The majority of teenagers drive cars their parents bought at > $10,000. I remember reading that somewhere. And the point of this topic isn't to see how fair it is, but to see if it's allowed.

I didn't mean the regulator to be taken as a safety hazard, it's just more or less the only thing wrong with it now (went to the shop yesterday for some stuff.) I'm also too tall for the car and my mom doesn't like the way I'm positioned in it. There are a lot of contributing factors but the consensus is I'm looking for a newer car. I was just checking the possibilities to see how we could save some extra money.

Sorry that my mother cares about my safety and sorry for wanting to save my parents money. I'm a horrible person. Anyway this topic is obviously going nowhere and should be locked.

[dark_drake]

The majority of teenagers drive cars their parents bought at > $10,000. I remember reading that somewhere. And the point of this topic isn't to see how fair it is, but to see if it's allowed.

..... No, just no.

I didn't mean the regulator to be taken as a safety hazard, it's just more or less the only thing wrong with it now (went to the shop yesterday for some stuff.) I'm also too tall for the car and my mom doesn't like the way I'm positioned in it. There are a lot of contributing factors but the consensus is I'm looking for a newer car. I was just checking the possibilities to see how we could save some extra money.

Sorry that my mother cares about my safety and sorry for wanting to save my parents money. I'm a horrible person. Anyway this topic is obviously going nowhere and should be locked.

HAHAHAHA! Does your supposed safety have a price? If your mom thinks you need a better vehicle, cost shouldn't be a factor. Also, why are you apologizing for this stuff? It sounds like you're ashamed of it.

And I already answered your question (or were you too busy replying to fully read my post). If you're absolutely intent on passing it off as a tax deduction, previously owned vehicles over 3 tons can be written off.

[deadly7]

previously owned vehicles over 3 tons can be written off.

So buy yourself a semi, just to be safe, Trust.

[dark_drake]

So buy yourself a semi, just to be safe, Trust.

Hell yeah! Safety and power!

[Chavo]

Since when does 100,000 miles make a car unsafe 

[trust]

The majority of teenagers drive cars their parents bought at > $10,000. I remember reading that somewhere. And the point of this topic isn't to see how fair it is, but to see if it's allowed.

..... No, just no.

The price was off, my mistake. It's 51% of parents buy their childs car, and 70% of the cars are > $5000.

HAHAHAHA! Does your supposed safety have a price? If your mom thinks you need a better vehicle, cost shouldn't be a factor. Also, why are you apologizing for this stuff? It sounds like you're ashamed of it.

And I already answered your question (or were you too busy replying to fully read my post). If you're absolutely intent on passing it off as a tax deduction, previously owned vehicles over 3 tons can be written off.

The apologies are obviously sarcastic, of course I'm not ashamed.

Anyway thanks for answering my question, I really appreciate it. This topic can be closed now since I have my answer. 

[CrAz3D]

F150   Can't get much safer I don't think!  And you can get a new one for $20k and decent used for like $15k I'm sure

[Hitmen]

My girlfriend got her second jeep grand cherokee (her sister totalled her first one, which was junky anyways) for $1500 with ~30,000 miles on it. It drives great.

[CrAz3D]

Jeeps are unreliable and dirty (like emissions wise).  At least older ones are AFAIK.  I'd stay away from Jeep.

[iago]

Are they that much worse than pickup trucks?

If you want to be environmental, drive a small car. 

[Quik]

Are they that much worse than pickup trucks?

If you want to be environmental, drive a small car. 

Not always true

[CrAz3D]

Are they that much worse than pickup trucks?

I bet his old jeep is worse than my new truck.

And as I recall, an old jeep is worse than an old truck (I'm going off of the year about 93 which is I think what trust's is).

[Hitmen]

Jeeps are unreliable and dirty (like emissions wise).  At least older ones are AFAIK.  I'd stay away from Jeep.

It's plenty reliable. It's a 1990, and she's had it for a yearish with zero problems.