How to convince the wife/significant other that you NEED a 370z

dad · 12-21-2008, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dutty370Z

So basically, its illegal to hit your spouse. But sometimes you gotta shake her real good to get your point across!

Every state has a "domestic violence law" similar to that one. "All it takes is a bruise", that you caused! Some states the police have "absolutely no choice at all but to arrest the person who caused the bruise"!
Swat your kid, leave a mark,-you go to jail!

If convicted--You lose your 2nd Amendment right to own a gun-For life!!!

FricFrac · 12-21-2008, 02:46 PM

Its pretty simple - self centered people should never get married to each other. Unfortunately it only takes one self centered person to mess it up.....

Since I got married my baby ('81 280ZX) that I had for the previous eight years was stolen while I was in school getting my Electronics Eng Tech. Money was tight but my dad had a third vehicle ('91 Maxima) that I borrowed. As time progressed more kids appeared (how did that happen?) and my wife's old MPV was too small with the addition of foster kids in our house so our plan of me finally getting my 300ZX TT was squished but we ended up with a really nice and reliable '04 Toyota Sienna. I just sold my rental unit and I'm building a second house so if we can afford it once we are done I've got the green light for a 370Z. If not I'll get a second hand 350Z or maybe nothing. This will be my first new car. I've loved the 240Z since I was a kid so I'm really excited about the 370Z with its retro 240Z esque look. Give and take works pretty good - you just have to have the patience to let it work.

18rgcelica73 · 12-21-2008, 02:50 PM

My wife just wants her new car then she said I can have the 370z as long as she gets her's first. I said ha ha ha that works for me. My wife is frickin' awesome.

Pushing_Tin · 12-21-2008, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SMJane_Again

Okay, I'm going to try to offer my viewpoint on this without resorting to any played out wife beating or 'if she doesn't like it, divorce the b*tch' stereotypes, because the OP MIGHT have been a little serious way back at the beginning of this. Or not. But it's a topic worthy of more than just superficially macho, flippant remarks (though there have been more than a few posts in this thread that haven't been about that and I salute you gentlemen for your insight) because things like this do come up.

I've been married for over 7 years now, and if nothing else, my wife tolerates my obsession with cars. More importantly, she understands why they mean so much to me and wants me to get one. NOT because I threatened to leave her if I didn't get one (and before I get any indignant flame-like responses, I am fully aware that the great majority of these posts were made tongue firmly in cheek) but because I was able to fully and accurately convey the import they have on my life. As a result, it's merely a matter of time and money.

So what can you do in return? Indulge in her obsessions, even if you don't share her passion for her hobby. Support her once in awhile. It's something I had to learn with practice and patience because I was extremely self-centered at the beginning of our marriage. All right, I'm done pontificating, at least for the most part. The last part I'll leave with, which dad kind of alluded to with his law quote, is the written word sometimes masks sarcasm and levity, and no matter how obvious your humor might seem to you, it may miss the mark completely with someone else. And now, back to the discussion of how you and yours can coexist with your brand new sportscar!

S.

Great posting! I've been with my wife for 6 years, married for two, she also knew about my car obsession long before we were married. She knows I don't need a new car (have an 07) but she also knows that I work my *** off and LOVE cars. It doesn't hurt that she likes horse back riding, which is more expensive than my car hobby.

shumby · 12-21-2008, 08:19 PM

True. My wife is kind enough to undstand my love with cars. She also loves fine cloths. So it is a trade off if i get mods she gets more clothes. Works well but a car is not something to breakup over.

But it is fun to bash on the wives a little. It is a good thing my wife shares my sense of humor or we would not have been together for 10 years now and married for 4

Maynard · 12-21-2008, 08:35 PM

My wife understands my love for cars. This morning after brewing a pot of coffee in the kitchen, I walked into the living room and found her watching Top Gear. It wasn't the first time I caught her either either

shumby · 12-21-2008, 08:37 PM

^^^^ what was she wearing? lol

Maynard · 12-21-2008, 08:38 PM

Haha, you'll never know

shumby · 12-21-2008, 08:41 PM

post pics or you're a lier lol

BanningZ · 12-21-2008, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Maynard

My wife understands my love for cars. This morning after brewing a pot of coffee in the kitchen, I walked into the living room and found her watching Top Gear. It wasn't the first time I caught her either either

That's awesome! My fiancee loves Top Gear too! She is always yelling at Fathead Clarkson. lol

18rgcelica73 · 12-22-2008, 12:10 AM

I have comcast cable but I don't think I can get top gear. What channel is it?

BanningZ · 12-22-2008, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 18rgcelica73

I have comcast cable but I don't think I can get top gear. What channel is it?

For the Top Gear fans (Every Episode)

^^^Thanks to xDIEGOx for that^^^

I have dish network and its on channel 135 BBC America for me.

For Comcast Cable in Fresno, CA area code 93650 BBC America is on Channel# 162

TacoZ · 12-22-2008, 01:11 AM

All you guys that are married and are having problems should've made sure to set the ground rules before you got married.

I've been with my girlfriend for 4 years now and she understands my passion for sports cars. Well she doesn't really understand it. She understands it as well as I understand her needing to buy new clothes and shoes every week. We just accept it. We have a verbal agreement that I am able to buy a new car every 5 years after we get married. No questions asked. If we can afford it, we'll buy it. That's the only thing that I ask for in our future marriage. As long as it doesn't bankrupt you, you should always support each other's interests. Life is too short to not enjoy and go after what you want.

Maynard · 12-22-2008, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BanningZ

That is one FREAKY lookin gif

dutty370Z · 12-22-2008, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 18rgcelica73

My wife just wants her new car then she said I can have the 370z as long as she gets her's first. I said ha ha ha that works for me. My wife is frickin' awesome.

What does your wife want? Mine wants a Lexus RX.

12-21-2008, 02:50 PM	#48 (permalink)
18rgcelica73 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fresno Posts: 330 Drives: 03 ep3 vbp 6speed Rep Power: 17	My wife just wants her new car then she said I can have the 370z as long as she gets her's first. I said ha ha ha that works for me. My wife is frickin' awesome. __________________ I have a 350rwhp 1973 18rg turbo powered Toyota celica, a 2003 civic si which will be my down payment for a beautiful MONTEREY BLUE 370z. THE370Z.COM F'IN RULES!

12-21-2008, 08:19 PM	#50 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 45 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 237	True. My wife is kind enough to undstand my love with cars. She also loves fine cloths. So it is a trade off if i get mods she gets more clothes. Works well but a car is not something to breakup over. But it is fun to bash on the wives a little. It is a good thing my wife shares my sense of humor or we would not have been together for 10 years now and married for 4 __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

12-21-2008, 08:37 PM	#52 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 45 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 237	^^^^ what was she wearing? lol __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

12-21-2008, 08:41 PM	#54 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 45 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 237	post pics or you're a lier lol __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

12-22-2008, 12:10 AM	#56 (permalink)
18rgcelica73 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fresno Posts: 330 Drives: 03 ep3 vbp 6speed Rep Power: 17	I have comcast cable but I don't think I can get top gear. What channel is it? __________________ I have a 350rwhp 1973 18rg turbo powered Toyota celica, a 2003 civic si which will be my down payment for a beautiful MONTEREY BLUE 370z. THE370Z.COM F'IN RULES!

12-21-2008, 02:46 PM	#47 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 229	Its pretty simple - self centered people should never get married to each other. Unfortunately it only takes one self centered person to mess it up..... Since I got married my baby ('81 280ZX) that I had for the previous eight years was stolen while I was in school getting my Electronics Eng Tech. Money was tight but my dad had a third vehicle ('91 Maxima) that I borrowed. As time progressed more kids appeared (how did that happen?) and my wife's old MPV was too small with the addition of foster kids in our house so our plan of me finally getting my 300ZX TT was squished but we ended up with a really nice and reliable '04 Toyota Sienna. I just sold my rental unit and I'm building a second house so if we can afford it once we are done I've got the green light for a 370Z. If not I'll get a second hand 350Z or maybe nothing. This will be my first new car. I've loved the 240Z since I was a kid so I'm really excited about the 370Z with its retro 240Z esque look. Give and take works pretty good - you just have to have the patience to let it work.

12-21-2008, 08:35 PM	#51 (permalink)
Maynard Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 88 Drives: old faithful Rep Power: 301	My wife understands my love for cars. This morning after brewing a pot of coffee in the kitchen, I walked into the living room and found her watching Top Gear. It wasn't the first time I caught her either either

12-21-2008, 08:38 PM	#53 (permalink)
Maynard Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 88 Drives: old faithful Rep Power: 301	Haha, you'll never know

12-22-2008, 01:11 AM	#58 (permalink)
TacoZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 319 Drives: 09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 17	All you guys that are married and are having problems should've made sure to set the ground rules before you got married. I've been with my girlfriend for 4 years now and she understands my passion for sports cars. Well she doesn't really understand it. She understands it as well as I understand her needing to buy new clothes and shoes every week. We just accept it. We have a verbal agreement that I am able to buy a new car every 5 years after we get married. No questions asked. If we can afford it, we'll buy it. That's the only thing that I ask for in our future marriage. As long as it doesn't bankrupt you, you should always support each other's interests. Life is too short to not enjoy and go after what you want.