Wives?

/Angelo350Z/ · 09-14-2015, 07:47 AM

Every part I bought for my car costs $300. Volk TE37 with tires? $300. Nismo intake, exhaust, sway bars, and differential cover? $300. Work CR2P with tires? You guessed it, $300. When it worked the first few times, the lie slowly became a part of me. Now I still tell her, "It's only $300" even if she isn't asking. I really need to stop

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Lt8Che · 09-14-2015, 09:34 AM

I always feel like I'm laundering money when I buy parts. It got to a point when she said, "just tell me how much you saved".

Now I have a final push to finish the build and she knows it. Told her the only things after this are the expendable items (rotors/pads/tires...)

Rusty · 09-14-2015, 09:40 AM

I think, this is the best way of putting it. "Money Laundering". Next time I'll tell the wife, I'm money laundering.

USMCram · 09-14-2015, 09:40 AM

I "support" her, when she wants to do certain things. Like recently she said a wanted to enter a pageant. Not a big one, but still. Expensive non the less. So I "encouraged" her to do it right..so she spent like 800 bucks on dresses and alterations and crap... She can't hold it against me when I buy new wheels....

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Fuzzzy · 09-14-2015, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Davey

We both earn good money, and put a good chunk in a joint checking and savings, but we keep what's left - and it's ours to spend on whatever we want, whenever we want.

Therefore, it's my money, so I do what I want with it. I do occasionally ask her for advice, which she's pretty reluctant to give - because it's my money, and I should do what I want with it. Her usual answer is "If it will make you happy I think you should."

I'm sure if we just put 100% of our money in a joint account we'd take turns complaining about how pointless the other person's wants were, because I don't see a point in having more than 2 pairs of shoes and she doesn't see a point in having more than one car, but luckily we don't have to do that.

We have a similar system. The most important thing, imo, is to have a system that both people are happy with. Once that is accomplished, a lot of "money issues" vanish and life becomes much simpler and more enjoyable.

DeliriousClam · 09-14-2015, 06:58 PM

My girlfriend just gave me the money for the Hebi Bebi I ordered... She may be a keeper

scope22 · 09-14-2015, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkGideon

I have been married almost 20 years and never felt the need to ask for permission or justify any car part.

That depends on many aspects, how much you make is a big one and how much you spend on other 'stuff'. If you only have one hobby (car parts) that its easier. Also i noticed its better not to say anything just buy and see how much crap you get, then you know what your spending/bitching threshold is...yes its a science

scope22 · 09-14-2015, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DeliriousClam

My girlfriend just gave me the money for the Hebi Bebi I ordered... She may be a keeper

dude its a bait and switch scam...run! i'm not even kidding

Team_STILLEN · 09-14-2015, 08:11 PM

I usually just tell my wife I'm getting parts. When we are doing house projects I run in buy her as a heads up she doesn't think I'm spending money on car parts that was intended for the house. On the other hand, when I buy computer stuff or give money to my brother she throws a fit LOL.

JARblue · 09-14-2015, 08:13 PM

My wife's an accountant. It doesn't matter if I ask her. She knows.

She doesn't understand the mod bug, but she did buy me an RJM clutch pedal assembly for my birthday a couple of years ago without my asking. So I definitely did something right

DeliriousClam · 09-14-2015, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by scope22

dude its a bait and switch scam...run! i'm not even kidding

She said it's part 1 of my birthday gift...

Zoren 370 · 09-15-2015, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by DeliriousClam

She said it's part 1 of my birthday gift...

Part 1? yeah that actually means on part 2 she will buy you a knife if you dont give her a ring!!!! RUN Forest Run!!! Lol

/Angelo350Z/ · 09-15-2015, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370

Part 1? yeah that actually means on part 2 she will buy you a knife if you dont give her a ring!!!! RUN Forest Run!!! Lol

Part 3 is an ultrasound picture of your love child.

Zoren 370 · 09-15-2015, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by /Angelo350Z/

Part 3 is an ultrasound picture of your love child.

Now that is the end of the world for you. Say bye to all your bitches!

onzedge · 12-06-2015, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370

Now that is the end of the world for you. Say bye to all your bitches!

09-14-2015, 07:47 AM	#46 (permalink)
/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3660	Every part I bought for my car costs $300. Volk TE37 with tires? $300. Nismo intake, exhaust, sway bars, and differential cover? $300. Work CR2P with tires? You guessed it, $300. When it worked the first few times, the lie slowly became a part of me. Now I still tell her, "It's only $300" even if she isn't asking. I really need to stop . onzedge and Memphis370Z like this. __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,173 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	I think, this is the best way of putting it. "Money Laundering". Next time I'll tell the wife, I'm money laundering. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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DeliriousClam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: NJ Age: 31 Posts: 3,758 Drives: 12 Base Sport Rep Power: 54272	My girlfriend just gave me the money for the Hebi Bebi I ordered... She may be a keeper USMCram likes this. __________________ Stillen, AAM, Shine Auto, Fujimora, Swift, EVO-R, Carbon Fiber Element, Nitrous Outlet MECP Advanced: CEA26671 Most of what I post here are artistic works of fiction and falsehood. Only a fool would take anything I post here as fact.

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Team_STILLEN Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Costa Mesa, California Posts: 216 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 20	I usually just tell my wife I'm getting parts. When we are doing house projects I run in buy her as a heads up she doesn't think I'm spending money on car parts that was intended for the house. On the other hand, when I buy computer stuff or give money to my brother she throws a fit LOL. Zoren 370 likes this. __________________ Financing with Affirm now available!!! *STILLEN* \| Robin \| Performance Specialist \| rmoses@stillen.com\| 800.576.2131 x133 \|

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09-14-2015, 09:34 AM	#47 (permalink)
Lt8Che Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 300 Drives: 10-G37x-Black-7AT Rep Power: 10	I always feel like I'm laundering money when I buy parts. It got to a point when she said, "just tell me how much you saved". Now I have a final push to finish the build and she knows it. Told her the only things after this are the expendable items (rotors/pads/tires...)

09-14-2015, 09:40 AM	#49 (permalink)
USMCram Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 522 Drives: 2019 718 Cayman Rep Power: 3370	I "support" her, when she wants to do certain things. Like recently she said a wanted to enter a pageant. Not a big one, but still. Expensive non the less. So I "encouraged" her to do it right..so she spent like 800 bucks on dresses and alterations and crap... She can't hold it against me when I buy new wheels.... Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk