RKD in OKC

Sounds like both of you need to read "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus"

pcar928fan

YEOW! OUCH! That really hurts! Man, I just totally can't relate. I was surfing this very forum one day... six 928's safely parked in the garage (ok, actually only 5...one is still be borrowed by a friend of ours) and what do I see???

Well, it is Blue82... I can't believe my eyes! The wife happens in to the study shortly after and I say, "Look at this!" The first words out of her mouth are, "BUY IT!" I said ok... Now I have SEVEN!

I LOVE MY WIFE!

RyanPerrella

this sucks man

i know you were so excited to get that thing too, now you want to sell both

just sell the S4 and just dump it if you must. You need A CAR, why not have it be a 5 speed GTS! you will regret selling it!

cold_beer839

Fellas, all women are crazy as hell. That's just a curse put on us.

I have 24 PM's in my box this morning, but can't open them due to a 'Data Base Error' when I click on the PM inbox. As soon as I can get them open I will answer them.

In the meantime call me at 910-984-5351 if you are SERIOUS about buying this car.

Stephencs601

David,

Wow, can not believe you are selling this car. You went thru sooo much to get this. But, the reality is, toys do cause problems and sometimes we need to do the right thing. First, sell the other car to gain some time. Maybe, the old lady not seeing so many cars, will let this one slide. Also, maybe you need to buy something for her now. Calm down, think and get around this mess. Good Luck

Marine Blue

David don't do it. You will regret it.

I was forced to sell my car several years ago when my wife crashed her car. I didn't mind initially but after the dust settled I got depressed. My wife forced me to buy another car and stretch ourselves a little to make it happen. I hope you don't go through the same thing, sometimes a good car is difficult to replace, especially a 5spd GTS.

rixter

David.... slow down buddy
if you need to I will make space in the garage if you want to put one out at my place for a bit til things blow over
unfortunately I see these situations all the time, "it's the car or me"... usually in 6 months they're divorced, she has the house and everything else, he has a tiny apartment and no toys anymore, and can't afford them due to alimony/child support/lawyers
the rest of the time everything smooths over and the guy is back in the market, albeit with less money since he took a hit selling the previous car
I'd suggest finding out what the "real" problem is, generally the woman feels like the guy is spending more time/money on the car and with his car buddies than on her... remember, no matter what a woman says, it IS ALWAYS ABOUT HER AND WHAT SHE NEEDS
I've met a spoken to Theresa and she doesn't seem like the type to force you to sell all your toys
course if you want to scale back and sell that mustang, I'd be happy to discuss it with you

Mrmerlin

David, your problems are not your passions, whatever you are into.
There is an underlying part of your companion thats not having her needs met.
It would be best to take the target down ( for now your toys)and discuss with her what she is really feeling and what is really the reason she is bothered by your actions or inactions...THEN shut your mouth and listen to her.

I would also suggest that you get this book by Gary Chapman, the Five Love Languages and read it and use the info to refill her LOVE tank......... your cars or any other posessions are not your problem and thus when they are gone they will eventually get replaced and thus this cycle will start over.

You giving her THINGS may possibly mean something to you but to her they are just things just like your machines, so learn how to speak her language and you will be successful.

OH Please dont call your wife a bitch, it s not only degrading and demoralising but it has no business being aired here.
You may be upset that your passions are being tageted but the thing to pay attention to is your partner...( it might be interesting for you to list al of the fine qualities of your wife like you do about the things in the garage not here of course) This wont be fixed over night, but in 3 months things may be great again............
Goodluck on your path David,.................. Stan

cold_beer839

Unless things are 100% her way, she is a bitch, and I don't mean 99%, 99.5%, or 99.9%. It takes 100% her way to make her happy.

Typical woman.

I would sell the Mustang for $10k flat. It is red with a white top and black interior. It needs work but is a nice driver. 302ci with a Toploader 4-spd. The engine has all kinds of performance parts including Dart II heads (2.02" intake and 1.84" exhaust valves), Edelbrock Performer intake and carb, Erson roller rockers and cam, Milodon dump slump oil pan and hi-volume oil pump. Full length headers and custom exhaust system with FlowMasters. Mallory Unilite ignition with the spark control box. The engine is about 12 years old and has maybe 2k miles on it.

The car also has a completely rebuild front suspension and some of the parts for a rear suspension rebuild. 14" Magnum 500 wheels with some rust spots. Tires are dry rotted and need replacing.

I have some new parts for it that will be included (bumpers, original radio, LED tail lights).

I will try to post some pictures of it later today.

Oh, BTW, Oprah is the devil.

AO

I was going to say Dr. Phil....

Fabio421

Does your wife get to drive your cars once in awhile? If not, toss her the keys. Theres something about taking a spirited drive in a fine performance automobile that is good for a persons emotional well being.

Whats the worst thing that could happen? She wrecks the car? Not the end of the world, you had to get rid of it anyway. The insurance company becomes the buyer and she feels guilty enough that you keep the other one.

Let her enjoy them and they are no longer only your toys.

Good luck

Dean_Fuller

Its times like this I don't mind at all being a single parent.

I am TRULY sorry to hear this David....Life IS too short. Just sell the S4 and Mustang and thats it....any more and discuss with her that its time the horse goes too. Hang in there.

M. Requin

Unless of course, he happens to be the groom, the driver, the stall boy, and on the side builds run-ins, wires barns, maintains the tractor etc etc... And boy are you right about the level of addiction!

RKD in OKC

Really sounds like the book "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus" would help tremendously. Especially after the Oprah comment as true as it may be.

Seriously Dude...
Similar situation for one of the guys that worked for me. As part of our management practices we ask about employees personal goals and problems and have the authority to bring in all kinds of help at the companies expense. He described to me the problems he was having with his wife and that his goal was a better relationship with her. He was very open and willing to do anything, however was afraid the mere suggestion of counseling just pissed her off to no end. The thing that reached both him and his wife and helped them have a much better relationship was both of them reading the book "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus". It was recommended by the counselor when he heard she would be pissed by the offer of "professional" help. The book was given to them as a gift from the company like everyone got a copy and included a note that the company wanted their employees to have the best relationships with their spouses as possible and hoped the book would help.

Dean_Fuller

It is a great book. Explains the Male need for a MAN CAVE and guy time and why its a good reason to "allow" him to have this. Theres also good advise for guys and wifes view on things. I certainly learned a lot...............but I'm divorced too.