My wife said no!

polarity · 09-14-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ubunoir

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

VCuomo · 09-14-2009, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ubunoir

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').

High interest bank account? LOL! Today's "high interest" rate bank accounts would get you maybe 2%.

gleonard · 09-14-2009, 03:17 PM

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.

imag · 09-14-2009, 03:53 PM

I agree with selling the SUV and paying it off, even though you won't own it. You'll feel better, your credit will be better, and you will save a ton just based on your improved negotiating position.

That said, I got married a year ago, and while we have a joint savings account, we keep separate checking accounts for a reason. She knows that my money is my money. Since half the time it gets spent on her (dinners, rent, travel), she's okay with me spending it on me too. Still don't have kids though - that may be the difference

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Good luck either way. I actually feel like being frugal is worth something. Run the RX-7 into the ground (although driving one of them for the gas mileage is pretty funny - mine used to get about 16).

Brazilbro · 09-14-2009, 04:57 PM

If you wife is spanish like mine is then not only are they hot tempered but also very jealous.. maybe shes scared of all the *** you'll pull.. Mine wouldnt let me drive mine alone for almost a month.. shes right thought.. almost everytime i stop girls ask for rides.

JungleB · 09-14-2009, 06:28 PM

Regardless of what your wife thinks or how much you want the car, you should pay down your debt first. No, it might not be the fun thing to do, but it'll pay off in the long run.

CrownR426 · 09-14-2009, 06:34 PM

No Wifey in the club gimme 20 dollars, gimme 20 dollars!

Forrest · 09-14-2009, 07:26 PM

Is it a good relationship if you have a boss who tells you what you can or cant do?
Me personally wouldnt stand for that sh@t. If i was paying with my own money i would dam straight get it. I am never going to share control of money i earned.

But if thats her SUV then you gotta respect her items.

Modshock has it right, his passion is cars and look how many he has owned.
You own a rx7 i think you have a passion for cars too.
to have some one stifle your passion, i dont know i cant comprehend it.

BTW i am 29 and unmarried with out children so that gives you idea of my perspective hahahha. I will be issueing prenups for any marriage i get into just so i can bail any time i want to, and thats if i even ever get married. I dont see the point of that legal contract crap where some one gets half of my stuff.

Modshack · 09-14-2009, 08:47 PM

One of my secrets also is to keep the wife in a car she likes. If she's happy with her ride there's a much better chance she won't worry about yours and/or feel jealous. You've got her in a Sentra? I'd be PO'd too! She's taking it out on you!

I've encouraged my wife to drive the 370 and she really likes it. She learned to drive on a '59 Chevy with a 3 spd column shifter so she can handle most anything. She's also really practical so her Element suits her just fine. She's happy, I'm happy.....

Endgame · 09-14-2009, 09:04 PM

I am married with two kids, so I can chime in here. I would have to ask, what is the big deal with adding another 3 years worth of car payments? Does she have something planned to divert funds to during those extra three years?

Is this REALLY being fair to you after the Pathfinder fiasco...?

kenchan · 09-14-2009, 09:06 PM

one of my secrets(?) is to keep buying MT's since she can't drive MT.

CrownR426 · 09-14-2009, 09:07 PM

Get her an Infiniti and it'll be all over lol...

kdo2milger · 09-14-2009, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CrownR426

Get her an Infiniti and it'll be all over lol...

or a vespa

bigaudiofanat · 09-14-2009, 09:15 PM

I would trade both in and ask them to lower the payments for you. Than come home in it and tell her on the way home to get dressed up show up with flowers and chocolates and take her out to dinner in it.

aling lukring · 09-14-2009, 09:44 PM

very tempting to get the car.you could get it at 500 especially in this economy.but theres nothing worse than a nagging wife.bring your wife to the dealership she might even get it below 500 seeing how she doesnt want the car.she would be good negotiator.if i were u i wouldnt do it if she says no.the car doesnt talk back but she does.got to get ur game on!

09-14-2009, 06:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	No Wifey in the club gimme 20 dollars, gimme 20 dollars! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

09-14-2009, 07:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
Forrest Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: california 707! Posts: 677 Drives: 09 370z Blk 6mt sprt Rep Power: 259	Is it a good relationship if you have a boss who tells you what you can or cant do? Me personally wouldnt stand for that sh@t. If i was paying with my own money i would dam straight get it. I am never going to share control of money i earned. But if thats her SUV then you gotta respect her items. Modshock has it right, his passion is cars and look how many he has owned. You own a rx7 i think you have a passion for cars too. to have some one stifle your passion, i dont know i cant comprehend it. BTW i am 29 and unmarried with out children so that gives you idea of my perspective hahahha. I will be issueing prenups for any marriage i get into just so i can bail any time i want to, and thats if i even ever get married. I dont see the point of that legal contract crap where some one gets half of my stuff. __________________ my pictures http://www.the370z.com/members/forrest-albums-370z.html

09-14-2009, 08:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 977	One of my secrets also is to keep the wife in a car she likes. If she's happy with her ride there's a much better chance she won't worry about yours and/or feel jealous. You've got her in a Sentra? I'd be PO'd too! She's taking it out on you! I've encouraged my wife to drive the 370 and she really likes it. She learned to drive on a '59 Chevy with a 3 spd column shifter so she can handle most anything. She's also really practical so her Element suits her just fine. She's happy, I'm happy..... __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

09-14-2009, 09:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	Get her an Infiniti and it'll be all over lol... __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

09-14-2009, 09:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	I would trade both in and ask them to lower the payments for you. Than come home in it and tell her on the way home to get dressed up show up with flowers and chocolates and take her out to dinner in it. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

09-14-2009, 03:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
gleonard Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 196 Drives: 370z Touring/Spt 6sp Rep Power: 16	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.

09-14-2009, 03:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
imag Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 446 Drives: up the wall Rep Power: 17	I agree with selling the SUV and paying it off, even though you won't own it. You'll feel better, your credit will be better, and you will save a ton just based on your improved negotiating position. That said, I got married a year ago, and while we have a joint savings account, we keep separate checking accounts for a reason. She knows that my money is my money. Since half the time it gets spent on her (dinners, rent, travel), she's okay with me spending it on me too. Still don't have kids though - that may be the difference . Good luck either way. I actually feel like being frugal is worth something. Run the RX-7 into the ground (although driving one of them for the gas mileage is pretty funny - mine used to get about 16).

09-14-2009, 04:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
Brazilbro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,131 Drives: Juke/240Z Rep Power: 849	If you wife is spanish like mine is then not only are they hot tempered but also very jealous.. maybe shes scared of all the *** you'll pull.. Mine wouldnt let me drive mine alone for almost a month.. shes right thought.. almost everytime i stop girls ask for rides.

09-14-2009, 06:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
JungleB Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 76 Drives: 96 VW Passat GLX Rep Power: 16	Regardless of what your wife thinks or how much you want the car, you should pay down your debt first. No, it might not be the fun thing to do, but it'll pay off in the long run.

09-14-2009, 09:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 224	I am married with two kids, so I can chime in here. I would have to ask, what is the big deal with adding another 3 years worth of car payments? Does she have something planned to divert funds to during those extra three years? Is this REALLY being fair to you after the Pathfinder fiasco...?

09-14-2009, 09:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	one of my secrets(?) is to keep buying MT's since she can't drive MT.

09-14-2009, 09:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
aling lukring Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: florida Posts: 67 Drives: 09 370z silver 6spd Rep Power: 16	very tempting to get the car.you could get it at 500 especially in this economy.but theres nothing worse than a nagging wife.bring your wife to the dealership she might even get it below 500 seeing how she doesnt want the car.she would be good negotiator.if i were u i wouldnt do it if she says no.the car doesnt talk back but she does.got to get ur game on!

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