The car is for work (I develop car electronics) and paid specially as such, and so does not impact the home repair issue.
Yes, I think she will use it sometimes too - I just don't want it to have more of a negative impact, if it does, than necessary.
Perhaps the car can be a tool to adventure - no longer the boring guy at home - hope I can interest others in going for a hike, as I don't want to appear the unsociable loner going for walks -
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