Go get your Z
 

The first Z I bought was in 1977, told my wife I was going out looking. I drove home a 280Z, red of course. She has never let me forget get that one. This last Z I bought, I was going to need a ride to go and pick it up. So I did need a little approval, didn't get a nod but it was more friendly than 1977. Were still married. You have all the right reasons; you’re just going to be made to feel guilty for a while. Once you give her a ride and she sees all the looks you will get, I bet it all blows over real fast. Good Luck!

true..but they dont even drive the suv, it just sits in the garage dry rotting away...

get rid of 2 cars; one useless and one very old and end up with a brand new z with less monthly pymt isnt a bad tradeoff at all...

im just sayin...

^^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

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

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

****..you win. my wife knows be for maybe only 22-23 cars... :bowrofl:

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

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

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.

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.... :ugh2:

like others have stated... it's better to ask for forgivness then ask for permission.

a good example of one of the reasons I don't want to get married.

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').

+1 rep for being creative and funny

-William

Kenchan
 

That is not bad advice at all. The problem is, I am upside down in the Pathfinder. Carmax is selling one for around $19,300 and I owe $25,600. Mine is nicer and top of the line, but...Anyway, this is worth considering.