Yeah I’d be really upset about that too tbh. Especially given the fact you offered more in probably a worse financial situation than the person he traded it for 🙃
He traded it in part exchange for a new car so he saved some money and got a new car which he probably needed. He could also be trying to teach you and partner financial independence as well as life experience of searching for used cars in his own way. Personally, I would give my child in the future the car for free if it was safe to give in its condition but not let them expect to receive free things. Partner should be looking after the daughter once that responsibility has transferred over from the father. Just trying to provide two sides to this and without knowing any proper context and going off this post alone.
Do you live with your parents? The only thing I can think is that either your father wants you to have some financial independence or he was concerned that he wouldn’t get the £2000 off you so part ex was a safer option financially.
Perhaps there was something a bit wrong with it and he didn’t want to sell it to you to protect you and your family and to also save you complaining to him about it in the future. This is the reason most people don’t sell stuff to friends and family as it causes more issues down the line when things go wrong. Also I like to adopt the thought process that no-one is ill intentioned towards you. They have a reason for why they do things but it might not align with your expectations! Here’s to you find an even better car that is cheaper than £2k! Xx
Everyone I've spoken to about it face to face said that's awful not nice of him should be helping his daughter and family what a horrible narsassistic man and I'm thinking yeah why am I still talking to this jerk