Well, I'm not sure a 911 is going to work out for me
01-25-2014 | 12:42 AM
#61
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+1
A re-evaluation is needed to determine if said wife has the right ring on her finger or not. Perhaps a lesser, safer, less attractive to a thief sort of ring would suffice. Other, similar examples can come to mind too.
Sorry, not going to just nod and accept "... it is what it is."
A re-evaluation is needed to determine if said wife has the right ring on her finger or not. Perhaps a lesser, safer, less attractive to a thief sort of ring would suffice. Other, similar examples can come to mind too.
Sorry, not going to just nod and accept "... it is what it is."
01-25-2014 | 12:42 AM
#62
Pro
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From: ATL/SW FL
being married isn't as bad as everyone makes it to be.
I'm married with one kid. My wife let me buy my porsche last month, let me keep the mazdaspeed3 I had before that, let's me do track days on the ninjazx6r, lets me buy all the mods I want for all three and finally, I am allowed to buy a second motorcycle of my choice. She even said "I can park the family SUV outside if you need more room in the garage"
I'm married with one kid. My wife let me buy my porsche last month, let me keep the mazdaspeed3 I had before that, let's me do track days on the ninjazx6r, lets me buy all the mods I want for all three and finally, I am allowed to buy a second motorcycle of my choice. She even said "I can park the family SUV outside if you need more room in the garage"
01-25-2014 | 10:07 AM
#63
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From: Atlanta
Jeez, google 'beta male'.
I initially was looking at Caymans and showed some pics to the wife.
Her "Where are the rear seats, for the kids?"
Me "The Cayman is a two-seater."
Her "Doesn't Porsche make a car with rear seats?"
Me "Yes, yes they do."
See my signature ...
I initially was looking at Caymans and showed some pics to the wife.
Her "Where are the rear seats, for the kids?"
Me "The Cayman is a two-seater."
Her "Doesn't Porsche make a car with rear seats?"
Me "Yes, yes they do."
See my signature ...
01-25-2014 | 11:53 AM
#64
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Blah, I got my 911 when I had two small boys, I have 3 kids now. My wife knows I love cars and she knows I will tell her, "Don't let the door hit you on your way out," if she doesn't let me buy what I want with my own money. But my wife would never do anything like that b/c like my 911, I picked my wife wisely.
+1
A re-evaluation is needed to determine if said wife has the right ring on her finger or not. Perhaps a lesser, safer, less attractive to a thief sort of ring would suffice. Other, similar examples can come to mind too.
Sorry, not going to just nod and accept "... it is what it is."
A re-evaluation is needed to determine if said wife has the right ring on her finger or not. Perhaps a lesser, safer, less attractive to a thief sort of ring would suffice. Other, similar examples can come to mind too.
Sorry, not going to just nod and accept "... it is what it is."
I think you need to sit down with the wife and have a discussion. Communication is everything! Most people are just afraid of what they don't understand so discuss and educate her on 911's
Tell her about the engineering in every porsche and tell her that these cars are designed for the autobahn ( explain to her about the no speed limits) then tell her that Porsche's have stricter crash standards than Japanese and American Cars. I did that to a ex- girlfriend and it worked...
01-25-2014 | 11:56 AM
#65
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DHC, that's funny! Or, were you just being sly? Let it be her idea...
01-25-2014 | 01:47 PM
#66
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Why does the second car have to be a truck? Most wives love minivans. While a minivan may be the death of joy for an enthusiast driver, they can be nearly indispensable for a family with young kids. Just think of the access you'd have to those cars seats, not to mention the fact that when all of the seats are removed, a minivan can haul as much stuff as a pickup truck...without the worry of weather exposure. They come with all-wheel drive, too...and can be had for reasonable money. They even operate more cheaply, and are often more highly-rated (than pickup or SUVs) for crash safety. If hanging on to your wife is truly a priority, you should at least consider a minivan...
01-25-2014 | 04:45 PM
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From: Southwick, MA
