Wife issues/arguements about modding the C63
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I went through this with my girlfriend the other day about a purchase I made. She knows I am saving up and paying off my debt to get into a nicer place. I figured maybe you are on the same boat as well. She may not have any right to tell you about what you spend your money on (this is how I felt) but then she probably knows you are trying to reach some type of goal by not wasting it. If she understands cars she probably knows that a tune isn't really that important in your life vs other goals and the warranty issue is actually really smart compelling argument on her case. I wish my girl had that good of a head on her shoulders. My girl has no idea about cars and hers is always breaking down to non-maintenance related issues.
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Remember that 99% of your happiness or misery in life depends on who you marry. If you have a passion for cars, follow that passion to the extent that your finances and other time demands comfortably allow, but don't put cars ahead of your marriage. If you and your wife disagree about spending money, or anything else important, talk through the issue until both of you at least understand each other. And if the result is that your priorities are just different on some things, be prepared to compromise. I say all of this after nearly two happy decades with my wife and still going strong ...
I went through this with my girlfriend the other day about a purchase I made. She knows I am saving up and paying off my debt to get into a nicer place. I figured maybe you are on the same boat as well. She may not have any right to tell you about what you spend your money on (this is how I felt) but then she probably knows you are trying to reach some type of goal by not wasting it. If she understands cars she probably knows that a tune isn't really that important in your life vs other goals and the warranty issue is actually really smart compelling argument on her case. I wish my girl had that good of a head on her shoulders. My girl has no idea about cars and hers is always breaking down to non-maintenance related issues.
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if you like to mod, and your wife doesnt like you paying retarded mountains of cash for REALLY basic parts, then you bought the wrong car.
i like to mod. i bought the c63 to not mod besides maybe just the flash. most of my modded cars were built to embarass cars like the c63.
i think you need to be rich and bored and not really like to even do your own work to mod these things..... and that is not me on all 3 points. i have plenty of money to modify cars, but i dont have the kind of money that im gonna let somebody steal it from me for basic bolton parts for a c63.
so hell yeah if i dropped $20k+ on this car for wheels, suspension, and 100-150whp, then my wife would freak..... and well she should! it means to me that my poor *** had lost my damn mind.
i like to mod. i bought the c63 to not mod besides maybe just the flash. most of my modded cars were built to embarass cars like the c63.
i think you need to be rich and bored and not really like to even do your own work to mod these things..... and that is not me on all 3 points. i have plenty of money to modify cars, but i dont have the kind of money that im gonna let somebody steal it from me for basic bolton parts for a c63.
so hell yeah if i dropped $20k+ on this car for wheels, suspension, and 100-150whp, then my wife would freak..... and well she should! it means to me that my poor *** had lost my damn mind.
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My fiancee is cool about me modding my car as long as its not going to effect us financially (bills, etc).
The only thing I hear complaints about is that she doesn't want me driving fast because she doesn't want me killing my self or getting into an accident (kinda defeats the purpose of owning a C63)
Just the other day we were discussing about if I should keep the C or move on to a GT-R.
Shes trying to convince me get the GT-R since she knows how much I love the car.
The only thing I hear complaints about is that she doesn't want me driving fast because she doesn't want me killing my self or getting into an accident (kinda defeats the purpose of owning a C63)
Just the other day we were discussing about if I should keep the C or move on to a GT-R.
Shes trying to convince me get the GT-R since she knows how much I love the car.
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I’m in a different boat guys. I purchased the C63 for my wife. I get to wash it and take care of it but I can’t drive it. LOL! After the ECU flash I can’t get her out of it…… She is mod friendly!!! Wink Wink! Woohoo!!! I got a good one!!
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I'm coaxing my wife to enjoy the power of the C63 as well. Looking promising!
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Worst scenario is to be unhappily married (as my parents were). Better is to be single. Best is to be happily married.
Remember, we only have one shot at this life. Don't let yourself become old, lonely, and regretting that you didn't share the journey with a real partner.
Remember, we only have one shot at this life. Don't let yourself become old, lonely, and regretting that you didn't share the journey with a real partner.
Eh, I'm in my 20's, I can't commit to one person, just yet. I always compare Woman to Cars, I get bored of them very easily, no matter how sexy it/she is. I'll probably settle down when I hit my 30's, I'm sure marriage is a good thing at some point (my parents have been happily married for 32 years), but for right now, I prefer working hard, and playing harder without anyone questioning me
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I know guys who's wives don't like what they spend on cars, or on golf, or on sports tickets, or on TVs, or won't let them go to Vegas with the guys... and guess what? All those guys complain about it on message boards or, on the rare occasion that they get hall passes, to their buddies over a beer.
The OP is expressing his frustration with that EXACT reality.
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Fact: This has been discussed by every guy in every car forum on the internet..does not matter if you are into Yugos, AMGs or Deloreans.
Fact: 95% of all women will NEVER understand men's passion for the automobile and the inanimate object that it is. Women look at a car as a way to get from point A to B *only*, yet don't dare take them out for dinner in a 1983 Caprice.
Fact: Women feel very jealous that men love (and use the word "love") their cars and pour money, time and attention towards their cars.
Fact: If you are married and married to a woman who does not understand your hobby or passion for the automobile, be prepared for a roll-a-coaster ride as it will be inevitable that this discussion will come up and be prepared to walk on egg shells.
My Take: Current GF, I have told her numerous times "You do realize I spend ALOT of time and $$$ on my cars?" Almost like I have to remind her and even do so subliminaly even when we talk "Oh yes babe..I just spend the entire evening polishing my lug nuts". My ex..I told her before we got married.."these cars were here before you came, and will be here long after you are gone"....guess what? I was right!
Good luck.
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Fact: 95% of all women will NEVER understand men's passion for the automobile and the inanimate object that it is. Women look at a car as a way to get from point A to B *only*, yet don't dare take them out for dinner in a 1983 Caprice.
Fact: Women feel very jealous that men love (and use the word "love") their cars and pour money, time and attention towards their cars.
Fact: If you are married and married to a woman who does not understand your hobby or passion for the automobile, be prepared for a roll-a-coaster ride as it will be inevitable that this discussion will come up and be prepared to walk on egg shells.
My Take: Current GF, I have told her numerous times "You do realize I spend ALOT of time and $$$ on my cars?" Almost like I have to remind her and even do so subliminaly even when we talk "Oh yes babe..I just spend the entire evening polishing my lug nuts". My ex..I told her before we got married.."these cars were here before you came, and will be here long after you are gone"....guess what? I was right!
Good luck.
Y
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Overcoming the obstacle is possible but it might cost you twice as much to mod your car, here's a link that might help.
http://www.tiffany.com/
Now instead of saving up for that new set of HRE wheels you will have to save up for wheels and earings. If she still b!tchs about it just get a divorce attorney cuase she ain't worth it....I'm pretty sure Tiffanys will fix everything though.
http://www.tiffany.com/
Now instead of saving up for that new set of HRE wheels you will have to save up for wheels and earings. If she still b!tchs about it just get a divorce attorney cuase she ain't worth it....I'm pretty sure Tiffanys will fix everything though.
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So if your wife went and spent a significant amount of your money on her hobby and told you it doesn't concern you conversation over would it roll off your back?
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+1 My fiance has no idea about the cost of maintaining a car. So when I bring in the MB for service,she knows its not going to be cheap. Its a good thing she understands my hobbies-cycling,cars.
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Eh, I'm in my 20's, I can't commit to one person, just yet. I always compare Woman to Cars, I get bored of them very easily, no matter how sexy it/she is. I'll probably settle down when I hit my 30's, I'm sure marriage is a good thing at some point (my parents have been happily married for 32 years), but for right now, I prefer working hard, and playing harder without anyone questioning me
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Yep. If it makes her happy, it would 100% roll of my back, and I'd be enthusiastic about whatever it was. Goose, and gander... That old thing.
