My wife said no!

kdo2milger · 09-14-2009, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Inspector71

You guys have got to stop posting pictures of red Z's...its like the one I drove and want. My wife is Spanish and there is no temper like their's and maybe no forgiveness. I could get the silent treatment for months out of this. Who knows. Some would say that was a blessing.

ehh...hmmm (cough) did somebody mention something about red z pics

nicknick · 09-14-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Inspector71

You guys have got to stop posting pictures of red Z's...its like the one I drove and want. My wife is Spanish and there is no temper like their's and maybe no forgiveness. I could get the silent treatment for months out of this. Who knows. Some would say that was a blessing.

After reading your comments about your wife, I'd say; you only live once, if your over 40 then you have probably lived more than half your life already, so when are you going to make the most of it and reward/enjoy yourself. Man life is too short, asl ong as you can financially manage it, have a steady income etc then go for it. Does your wife work or are you the only one earning bucks and she's telling you what to do?

kdo2milger · 09-14-2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknick

After reading your comments about your wife, I'd say; you only live once, if your over 40 then you have probably lived more than half your life already, so when are you going to make the most of it and reward/enjoy yourself. Man life is too short, asl ong as you can financially manage it, have a steady income etc then go for it. Does your wife work or are you the only one earning bucks and she's telling you what to do?

bro you are right...but what you have to understand is the spanish temper

it aint no joke, but it can be somewhat tamed...it just takes quit a bit of finessing...

Modshack · 09-14-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknick

After reading your comments about your wife, I'd say; you only live once, if your over 40 then you have probably lived more than half your life already, so when are you going to make the most of it and reward/enjoy yourself. Man life is too short, asl ong as you can financially manage it, have a steady income etc then go for it. Does your wife work or are you the only one earning bucks and she's telling you what to do?

Yeah....I used to see this all the time on the Corvette forum...Guys dreaming and deferring the desire for 20-30 years, then finally buying the car. I feel sorry for them. Heck, I've been living out my automotive fantasies for 40 years now! You're already behind the curve on this. Do it!

dszombiex · 09-14-2009, 05:44 PM

If you are physically larger than your wife I'd advise dispensing some black eyes to rectify the situation.

Inspector71 · 09-14-2009, 03:45 PM

You have a point. Either way, I am upside down. The Pathfinder is depreciating at the same time. Kind of complicated. And you are right about talking payments versus price. I sent them a new offer of $500 and figured that lowers the price by about $2000 grand. It is a solid red car like your's.

ssqpolo · 09-14-2009, 01:17 PM

^^agreed. just do it. she'll learn to love it and forgive u. new things just seem like a big obligation and headache, but in ur case, ur saving. and ur enjoyment will go up. Rx7s are such a PITA, unreliable cars, and the SUV is just sitting around. i say..DO IT

nogoodname · 09-14-2009, 01:21 PM

sell both cars privately..... get rid of the RX-7 first.... some enthusiast will buy it.

polarity · 09-14-2009, 01:28 PM

You could also argue that you're losing money by not selling that SUV, you're not running the miles up sure, but that SUV wont be worth what it is now in another 3 or 4 years, then when you sell it you won't get close to $20,000 for it.

No this isn't a valid argument but the idea would be to get her to see the end result. One way or another, one day or another you will have the car you want, the sooner she gets happy with that fact the happier you will both be. Now excuse me while I go wipe my browsing history, and saved passwords so my wife never gets to see this post. Hahaha

Sorry man I have no good advise really. My wife and I have been dating since I was 16 (turn 27 this year), and got married 3 or 4 years ago now (guess I should look that up before I get a pop quiz), when she met me I had just bought my first Z, it was a 79 280ZX that I worked my arse off for, I told her then that I loved these cars and she's put up with it ever since. Maybe have a chat with the wife and talk to her about what you want, listen to her side and be realistic. If she has a valid argument (you really can't afford it right now) then be smart and hold off, if she's just saying no for the sake of saying no, I'd go pickup the Z that afternoon.

-William

nogoodname · 09-14-2009, 01:31 PM

let things cool down, go off the radar now for.. put some ads out for the RX-7 and SUV...

if and when ppl are contacting you for it, that's when you're back up on the radar

g96818 · 09-14-2009, 02:27 PM

is she your wife or ex wife? u make a reference to her being your ex, if so then who cares wth she thinks

WShade · 09-14-2009, 02:34 PM

There is a current wife and an ex who lives in Texas. And, we want to keep this one current so her opinion matters a hell of a lot.

Izzoh · 09-14-2009, 02:39 PM

Sounds liek your damned if you do and damned if you dont type of senarios .... my advice is if your paying $500/600 for a vehicle for any amount of years it might as well be one that you truely want and will get enjoyment out of. As for your wife she'll understand and hopefully a couple of rides in the Z and she'll come around.

nogoodname · 09-14-2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Izzoh

Sounds liek your damned if you do and damned if you dont type of senarios .... my advice is if your paying $500/600 for a vehicle for any amount of years it might as well be one that you truely want and will get enjoyment out of. As for your wife she'll understand and hopefully a couple of rides in the Z and she'll come around.

well, if he's damned either ways... might as well hit the dealership right now and get it....

Ubunoir · 09-14-2009, 03:26 PM

Will the RX-7 last a few years yet? Sell the SUV and drive the RX-7. Put the payments you would've been making into a high interest bank account. When you have enough to buy the Z with cash, get it. Now figure out the interest your saving by not taking out a car loan to buy the Z and use THAT to buy your wife something nice (or spread it on the floor and roll in it while laughing maniacally about how you've bucked the system and stuck it to 'the man').

09-14-2009, 03:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
Inspector71 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lee's Summit Missouri Posts: 337 Drives: 2015 Pearl White Z Rep Power: 17	m4a1Mustang You have a point. Either way, I am upside down. The Pathfinder is depreciating at the same time. Kind of complicated. And you are right about talking payments versus price. I sent them a new offer of $500 and figured that lowers the price by about $2000 grand. It is a solid red car like your's.

09-14-2009, 02:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
g96818 Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: A rock in a big pond Posts: 681 Drives: 2009 370Z, 2012 M56 Rep Power: 3396	is she your wife or ex wife? u make a reference to her being your ex, if so then who cares wth she thinks __________________ CZP are lying thieves!

09-14-2009, 02:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
WShade Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 765 Drives: 09 370Z T/S/N Rep Power: 189	There is a current wife and an ex who lives in Texas. And, we want to keep this one current so her opinion matters a hell of a lot. __________________ Q50S Q60 RS400

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dszombiex Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 230 Drives: 09 370z MB 7AT Rep Power: 376	If you are physically larger than your wife I'd advise dispensing some black eyes to rectify the situation.

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nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1766	sell both cars privately..... get rid of the RX-7 first.... some enthusiast will buy it.

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polarity Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 166 Drives: [2009 370Z] Rep Power: 18	You could also argue that you're losing money by not selling that SUV, you're not running the miles up sure, but that SUV wont be worth what it is now in another 3 or 4 years, then when you sell it you won't get close to $20,000 for it. No this isn't a valid argument but the idea would be to get her to see the end result. One way or another, one day or another you will have the car you want, the sooner she gets happy with that fact the happier you will both be. Now excuse me while I go wipe my browsing history, and saved passwords so my wife never gets to see this post. Hahaha Sorry man I have no good advise really. My wife and I have been dating since I was 16 (turn 27 this year), and got married 3 or 4 years ago now (guess I should look that up before I get a pop quiz), when she met me I had just bought my first Z, it was a 79 280ZX that I worked my arse off for, I told her then that I loved these cars and she's put up with it ever since. Maybe have a chat with the wife and talk to her about what you want, listen to her side and be realistic. If she has a valid argument (you really can't afford it right now) then be smart and hold off, if she's just saying no for the sake of saying no, I'd go pickup the Z that afternoon. -William

09-14-2009, 01:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1766	let things cool down, go off the radar now for.. put some ads out for the RX-7 and SUV... if and when ppl are contacting you for it, that's when you're back up on the radar

09-14-2009, 02:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
Izzoh Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 69 Drives: 98 - 240sx Rep Power: 18	Sounds liek your damned if you do and damned if you dont type of senarios .... my advice is if your paying $500/600 for a vehicle for any amount of years it might as well be one that you truely want and will get enjoyment out of. As for your wife she'll understand and hopefully a couple of rides in the Z and she'll come around.

09-14-2009, 03:26 PM	#15 (permalink)
Ubunoir Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Claymont, DE Posts: 19 Drives: '99 MX-5 & '09 370z Rep Power: 18	Will the RX-7 last a few years yet? Sell the SUV and drive the RX-7. Put the payments you would've been making into a high interest bank account. When you have enough to buy the Z with cash, get it. Now figure out the interest your saving by not taking out a car loan to buy the Z and use THAT to buy your wife something nice (or spread it on the floor and roll in it while laughing maniacally about how you've bucked the system and stuck it to 'the man').