groovzilla

So now that I have the 911sc I regret selling my 07 997C4S and started a little hunting online----> I'm trying to resolve my limited garage space issue and funny how it seems easier/more doable once you start hunting for a new car
Theres a nice 2010 997C4S in the Marketplace which I've had my eye on down in Cali-forn-i-a but I believe it is about $6-$7K overpriced - Seller seems like a great person but like I've been guilty of years ago, too emotionally attached to his car and not very willing to reduce price much - No prob.

My wife asked some questions this morning as she looked thru our emails on our computer and sort of morphed into me trying to go around the hot poker and not touch it:
Wife:. "Oh you're looking at buying another Porsche - I saw some emails to sellers on the computer??"
Me: "Yes honey, you know how I was explaining that the 1980 911sc I bought is more of an investment which I think we should hold onto long term - Remember me showing you all the list prices of the older 911's just like the ones I used to own and how crazy the market has become?"
Wife: "No"
Me: "What?- Last week I showed you the older silver 911s that sold for $119K"
Wife: "Oh yeah I remember"
Me: "Well after driving the 911sc around I realize that you will be uncomfortable in those older seats, the heat isn't as good and I want you to feel comfy on our drives. Remember how you loved the seats in my 997C4S? It's the 1st time you've ever commented on how comfortable Porsche seats are and how you could sleep in them? - I really want to replace the 997 with perhaps a newer model and save the 911sc long term as an investment"
Wife: "Oh so you want to buy ANOTHER Porsche? What about our boat that we never use costing us $400/month for moorage and every other week there is a $1000 bill for work you are doing on it? We used it 3x last year and you promised we would use it on a regular basis this summer? What about the other boat sitting on the trailer in our back yard? --->How about instead you help me paint some of the rooms in the house like I've asked for the past 3 years?"
Me: "How about I make you breakfast and we can discuss later?"
Wife: "It's gonna take a lot more than breakfast to get me to agree on another Porsche - I cant stand how you go round and round instead of asking me point blank about buying another car"
Me: Not one word out of my mouth---> I quietly tiptoed into the kitchen and turned the radio up loud so she couldn't hear me crying" - I'll have to approach this from a different angle when I can think of one.

kellen

Better to ask forgiveness then permission.

You could take my car home, tell her you bought it and just use it as a trial run to see how she reacts.

dkmesa

Why the hell is your wife looking through your sent emails??

groovzilla

we share the same email address - my mistake - not in sent folder - on main email page
hard not to see the 8-10 emails/conversations from Porsche sellers on front email page

groovzilla

probably less time consuming too

Quadcammer

You have automotive ADD in a bad way. Either you are a flipper or you are just really bad at making decisions or sticking with them. I agree with your wife.

Steve 911

I'd wait a few months to see if you really still miss it or not.

scadams

My approach to my wife:
Dear, I need a newer model to better complement your beauty as you ride in it. Beautiful women deserve to ride in beautiful cars.

She likes to look fancy pants and I play to her ego. She sees right through me but also knows that I’m not lying so I can usually get her onboard.

MexicoBlueTurboS

Your wife clearly told you how you can have the new Porsche.

(typical of us men - we hear them talking but don't actually listen)

Sell the boats. Paint the rooms.

Para82

Who makes the money?

BradtheAg

Either get some scene control or sell the boats. Seems pretty cut and dry to me.

masti99

Do you have a prenup?

Rogueman1

My wife drives a brand new Maserati GT so my 997.2 isn't exactly a stretch...


... now if I could somehow convince her I also need the '18 manual GT3 with front lift and touring seats I've had my eye on... well...

doclouie

Recently my wife was speaking to a friend who’s husband went out about bought a $50,000 car without speaking to her about it first. She was livid and the D word even came up in their conversation. Thinking she would find sympathy from my wife she said “Can you believe that he said the car just makes him happy so that is why he bought it”. It didn’t work. She said yes I can see how it could make him happy. She then went on to explain about how my car does the exact same thing for me.

In that same conversation she told me that she really thought that I would get use to the car and not like it as much after a few months. Well it has been 18 months. She then said you love that car probably more today than you did when you got it. How could I take that lifelong dream away from you when I know it brings such happiness?

I have a good wife. 90% of a man’s misery or happiness comes in the decision of who they marry. I chose wisely, but my wife chose poorly. LOL.

venom51

I guess I lucked out. Mine went something like this...

Me : "I'm buying a Porsche."
Her : "Your also building me another house. We need a bigger a garage."
Me : "Ok"