Warning given

"LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com" (limitedtimeonly) 02/20/2018 at 21:27 • Filed to: My wife will not be amused, Corvette

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Well, I guess that I warned my wife, and she warned me right back. She isn’t aware of how seriously I’ve been considering getting a C5 Corvette, because she previously told me that I didn’t “need” two cars.

Round one of negotiation for a 2003 Z06 did not result in very similar values. So, I decided that today being my birthday was the best time to risk upsetting my wife about this, and I just told her:

“I almost bought myself a Corvette for my birthday today.”

Her response was “I would have killed you.”

It’s going to be tough when the time comes. 

ttyymmnn > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 02/20/2018 at 21:40

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“Need.” That’s cute.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 02/20/2018 at 21:40

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Ooooooffff... Is it a matter of money or did she outright not supportive of cars?

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles 02/20/2018 at 21:43

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She views me having a second car as clutter, and she is very opposed to clutter. Money is only a minor factor.

pip bip - choose Corrour > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 02/20/2018 at 21:46

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She’s no fun

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 02/20/2018 at 21:46

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Wow.....that’s not a good sign. Clutter implies it isn’t necessary or won’t be used....

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > pip bip - choose Corrour 02/20/2018 at 21:52

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Actually, she’s lots of fun, and I’m lucky to have her as my partner in life. She’s just not fun on this particular topic of an extra car.

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > ttyymmnn 02/20/2018 at 21:52

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I know, right?

wafflesnfalafel > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 02/20/2018 at 21:58

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I think that kind of thing works better if you’ve got a big 401k... I’m hoping free oil changes and car washes for my better half helps...

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 02/20/2018 at 22:28

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It’s easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.

Nothing > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 02/20/2018 at 22:45

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Every once in a while, my wife asks why we “need” three vehicles. She says there would be a lot more room in the garage if the Cougar was gone. My truck lives outside, so I gently remind her that if there was no Cougar, the truck would take up MORE room in the garage.

I’m basically given leeway to replace vehicles as long as I don’t increase debt. I’m given grief when I talk about cars, though, as she doesn’t share my enthusiasm there,

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 02/21/2018 at 06:41

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Generally my marriage has worked best when we discuss and agree on major changes. To be fair, I have not yet laid out my cogent and reasonable explanation for her yet:

- I want it.

- I want it.

- I’ve got to have it.

I’m hopeful that she will come around when I’m willing to have that in depth discussion.

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > Nothing 02/21/2018 at 07:11

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My wife doesn’t really want to see a car in the driveway, she likes having all cars in the garage.

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 02/21/2018 at 09:14

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My wife has given me the green light for a third vehicle between us... after we both graduate. According to her, it has to either be a C3 convertible or 67-68 Cougar. Either can be had in decent-to-excellent condition for 15k, depending on the year. LS/t56 or Windsor/T5 swap are both relatively well documented for both, too.

This is after we move out of her mom’s extra house though.