Is it unreasonable? That’s a tough call not knowing anything about Daryl and his wife.
Personally, I think Jim T’s got it right in that it depends on the relationship. Some couples share everything and others have distinctly different hobbies. Its whatever works for that couple. But if the car is treated differently than other hobbies, then I could see a problem.
If a spouse is genuinely interested in cars, a competent driver, and knows/abides by the level of care that the car usually gets, then not “allowing” them to drive it does seem unreasonable to me. BUT a spouse who knows what your car means to you, who doesn’t meet those criteria, and yet suddenly wants to drive your car seems to have some other agenda.
Clint, since you asked, I have no problem loaning my car out to people whose driving skills I trust (although that IS a pretty small number of people). I want to go with them the first time and tell them about that good ol’ 915 tranny, but that’s about it. Anyone who is into cars enough to want to drive it should know that I don’t want it parked in between two SUVs. (And btw, I can't imagine marrying someone whose driving I didn't trust.)
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Regina
[This message has been edited by IXXI (edited 05-17-2001).]
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