My wife said no!

Inspector71 · 09-22-2009, 09:05 AM

Thank you very much for an excellent post. Naturally it is not what I want to hear but need to read. I am definitely reflecting on what you have said and having second thoughts about whether the time is right. Again, I really appreciate you taking the time to offer very wise advice. Also, I too was wondering about the cost of tires and so forth. The Pathfinder is in such good condition it looks brand new. I baby everything I own which is why my Rx7 is going strong and its an 86...

E-Licious · 09-22-2009, 03:29 PM

$554 x 84 months = $46,536. It's also equal to "not worth it"

FuszNissan · 09-22-2009, 03:44 PM

I would have to agree, even though I am the one trying to sell you the car. It's not the right time. I would wait, until you are in a better situation.

kdo2milger · 09-22-2009, 03:47 PM

hate to agree but...

kdo2milger · 11-06-2009, 08:14 AM

well...well...

looks like somebody got a shiny new red 370z!

wheres are picks Inspector71

MeetJoeAsian · 11-06-2009, 08:24 AM

CongratZ Inspector Gadget!!!

kdo2milger · 11-06-2009, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by MeetJoeAsian

CongratZ Inspector Gadget!!!

lol

here he is with the fam on the way to the dealership...

Zsteve · 11-06-2009, 11:30 AM

You know there just comes a point in time where you need to do something for you. Get the car as you have earned it even if you spend a little more than you want. Life needs to be enjoyed at an age when you can enjoy it.

kannibul · 11-06-2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by HotRodPilot

Rolling around in negative equity, long payment plans with huge payments is why the economy is in the crapper (on a bigger scale, though).

OP, 72 months? $550 a month? really? good god. I'd think twice before you bought a $32,000 car for $40,000. If you think it's worth that much, then go for it

Mine is 72mo at $642/mo.

Guess what? I'm still paying off debts, and snowballing to the next debt. I have another credit card (due to pay off in March), then a civic I refinanced (august) then the Z, with a couple of years...end up paying the Z off in 3 years or less.

kenchan · 11-06-2009, 11:55 AM

Oh you finally got it.

. Congrats.

Smallywood · 11-06-2009, 05:38 PM

Don't ask!

Yes I WAS married twice!

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Originally Posted by Inspector71

As I posted in another thread, in December of 2006, I was set to buy a 2006 350Z. My wife said no, I had 4 kids. So I was going to buy an Altima. She said no, there are 6 of us. So I bought a Pathfinder. Last month she asked why I never drive it. I told her it is a 7 passenger vehicle, it gets 14 mpg, and so I drive my old 86' Rx7 to school where I am a teacher. My two older kids live in Texas with me ex, my oldest is in college and my 2nd oldest comes here (Missouri) a few times a year so I don't even need an SUV. It sits in the garage in like new condition and I pay a huge $644 a month for it. So she tells me one month ago I should have bought a Z. I asked about our 2 kids and she said we can go places with them in her 2009 Sentra. Soooo, I worked out a deal for a 2009 370Z, sport package, 6 speed. Yes, I know, the dealer never loses money, but they will give me $20,000 for my SUV (I am upside down), even though retail is around $18,500, give me $1000 for my ailing old RX7, and my payment will drop to $559. I am trying to get them down to $500. I drove the car home to show my wife and she went nuts. She started screaming that we couldn't afford it. I pointed out the payment is less, the gas mileage better, and it didn't make since having a vehicle in the garage I didn't drive (it has 23K on it). She argued that this would add 3 additional years to the 3 years I have left on the SUV. I argued that sooner or later I would have to have a new car down the road to replace the SUV and so would eventually have a payment anyway. She wouldn't budge. Any advice? The salesman said to buy it and she would eventually forgive me. He has never been married...

Mt Tam I am · 12-30-2010, 10:09 AM

So Inspector71 what was the outcome? Did you buy it, save up or just reject the idea?

slammiam · 12-30-2010, 02:49 PM

This is why I married a psychologist. Our discussions tend to be more rational, and less emotional. I know it's been beat to death, but financially I can't understand how this purchase makes any sense. To me, I think you've been saving and making the smart fiscal decisions for your family up to this point. I understand the excitement you must feel, and the feelings that the Z inspires. Hell, when I first saw the JDM spyshots I was captivated. The reality is that it will push you backwards financially, and cause undue stress in your marriage. If I were you, I would get a second job. As a teacher, you have a three month break between the school years where you could earn a significant amount of income towards a purchase like this. However, I think your wife might find ways to spend it. If somehow you do purchase the vehicle, your wife will expect something nice as well. Just basic squaw psychology

. Only you know your position, and we can only go on the information given...but I think you might have a challenge here sir.

mick · 12-30-2010, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Inspector71

....Any advice? The salesman said to buy it and she would eventually forgive me. He has never been married...

my boss is a smart guy who reads a lot of books and he once told me "forgiveness is easier to ask for than permission."
maybe the salesman was right

jaedub · 12-30-2010, 03:23 PM

tell your wife to hit the kitchen. jk

09-22-2009, 09:05 AM	#391 (permalink)
Inspector71 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lee's Summit Missouri Posts: 337 Drives: 2015 Pearl White Z Rep Power: 15	jginnane Thank you very much for an excellent post. Naturally it is not what I want to hear but need to read. I am definitely reflecting on what you have said and having second thoughts about whether the time is right. Again, I really appreciate you taking the time to offer very wise advice. Also, I too was wondering about the cost of tires and so forth. The Pathfinder is in such good condition it looks brand new. I baby everything I own which is why my Rx7 is going strong and its an 86...

09-22-2009, 03:44 PM	#393 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	I would have to agree, even though I am the one trying to sell you the car. It's not the right time. I would wait, until you are in a better situation. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

09-22-2009, 03:47 PM	#394 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 59	hate to agree but... __________________ Project *NISMO*

11-06-2009, 08:14 AM	#395 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 59	well...well... looks like somebody got a shiny new red 370z! wheres are picks Inspector71 __________________ Project *NISMO*

11-06-2009, 08:24 AM	#396 (permalink)
MeetJoeAsian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 342 Drives: 350Z to G35c to 370Z Rep Power: 15	CongratZ Inspector Gadget!!! __________________ http://facebook.com/meetjoeasian

09-22-2009, 03:29 PM	#392 (permalink)
E-Licious Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MN Posts: 38 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 15	$554 x 84 months = $46,536. It's also equal to "not worth it"

11-06-2009, 11:30 AM	#398 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 21	You know there just comes a point in time where you need to do something for you. Get the car as you have earned it even if you spend a little more than you want. Life needs to be enjoyed at an age when you can enjoy it. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

11-06-2009, 11:55 AM	#400 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	Oh you finally got it. . Congrats.

12-30-2010, 10:09 AM	#402 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3842	Inspector71 So Inspector71 what was the outcome? Did you buy it, save up or just reject the idea? __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

12-30-2010, 02:49 PM	#403 (permalink)
slammiam Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 61 Drives: jesus built hotrod Rep Power: 14	This is why I married a psychologist. Our discussions tend to be more rational, and less emotional. I know it's been beat to death, but financially I can't understand how this purchase makes any sense. To me, I think you've been saving and making the smart fiscal decisions for your family up to this point. I understand the excitement you must feel, and the feelings that the Z inspires. Hell, when I first saw the JDM spyshots I was captivated. The reality is that it will push you backwards financially, and cause undue stress in your marriage. If I were you, I would get a second job. As a teacher, you have a three month break between the school years where you could earn a significant amount of income towards a purchase like this. However, I think your wife might find ways to spend it. If somehow you do purchase the vehicle, your wife will expect something nice as well. Just basic squaw psychology . Only you know your position, and we can only go on the information given...but I think you might have a challenge here sir. Last edited by slammiam; 12-30-2010 at 02:53 PM.

12-30-2010, 03:23 PM	#405 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 304	tell your wife to hit the kitchen. jk

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