A WOMAN was left “rolling her eyes” after her husband arrived home with a rather unexpected purchase.
It was a secondhand limousine he’d bought from Facebook Marketplace for $1,800.
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Tom Adam, 43, surprised wife Avigail with the limo, which would cost a further $1,000 to repair.
Luckily, she saw the funny side, taking to social media to share a video of her husband’s antics.
In the clip, Tom was dressed as a chauffeur, showing off his new wheels.
The clip went viral, getting 15.6m views, 325,000 likes, and 3288 comments.
“I rolled my eyes thinking it’s another one of his shenanigans,” Avigail told What’s The Jam of the moment Tom arrived home with his new vehicle.
“He invited me in and I saw him laughing with joy, and I was actually really happy for him.
“He had a dream to own a limo just for fun and now he does.
“I’m all about bringing dreams to life.”
The limo cost $1,800, plus an additional $1,000 in repairs.
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The couple from New Jersey have four children, who were all keen to get inside and take it for a spin.
One social media viewer commented: “100% the best use of adult money I’ve ever seen in a parenting decision.”
Another wrote: “A limo is a family car.”
“Thousand percent chance my husband would and probably will do this the second he has nine extra cents to spend,” someone else joked.
“And here I was thinking I wanted a minivan for our next kid. This is so cool,” another user said.
Tips on buying a used car
When looking to buy a used car, U.S. News & World Report experts have a few tips before walking onto the sales lot.
- Set a realistic budget. Some cars are more expensive to insure and register than others depending on engine type, body style, weight, and the amount of doors. Before being swindled by a crafty salesman, it’s important to know what you can and can’t afford.
- Researching what car would fit best into your lifestyle can save a lot of time. Would a sedan work better for your garage or narrow street? Would a truck meet hauling or towing needs? Knowing what suits your needs can narrow down your options.
- Look into certified pre-owned cars. Certified pre-owned cars are backed by the manufacturer and come with comprehensive warranties at affordable prices. Some manufacturers have better deals on CPO cars, so research diligently.
- Not all financing options are created equal. Depending on where you look to finance, if that’s on the table, be very careful about who you finance with. Your best option would be to get preapproved by your bank before going in to give you an idea of what rates are affordable, and to give a dealership incentive to meet or beat those rates.
- Consider a used car inspection. Depending on where you’re buying a vehicle from, you can opt to pay roughly $200 for a used car inspection to have key components examined by an expert.
- Consider a vehicle history report. When things get close to signing, buying a vehicle history report based on the VIN can help clarify the previous owners, maintenance records (if it was taken to a dealership), title status, and more.
Source: U.S. News and World Report
“When that adult money hit, but you’re still a kid deep inside,” someone else commented.
Avigail initially shared the video on TikTok, where she wrote in the caption: “For full transparency, he did divest around 1 grand for repairs but still…
“That’s a pretty sweet deal for driving a living room.”
But she had one parting piece of advice for those looking to bag their own limousine.
She added, “But before you swarm FB marketplace for the next available limo, just remember you will also have to park that thing.”
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