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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 03:25 PM
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Hi guys and gals,

Well.... Just found out that my fiancé really hates my corvette . I just bought it in sept of 2013 for my 40th b-day it's what I always wanted. In fact she found it on craigslist for me.

Now I found out that she hates it and will never EVER!!! get into it, I really thought it was going to be something that just her and I could enjoy taking out on evening rides ( guess I was wrong)

Not really sure what I should do, I'm not really up for giving up my dream car that I just bought and have only drove it a handful of times before winter came.

Just looking for good solid advice (no bashing)
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 03:33 PM
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Keep the car.
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 03:35 PM
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I agree. Keep the car
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 03:37 PM
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Then you'll get lots of feedback!
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How long have you dreamed of this car and how long have you known her?

Honestly, she doesn't have to like it, but, if she likes you she should at least tolerate something that you care about. Its all a part of being a couple.
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 03:39 PM
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WOW that is tough to swallow!

Good luck. I don't know how anyone can give any fruitful advice here....

I gave some but I deleted my post cuz I saw your disclaimer in your first post.
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Arny73
Hi guys and gals,

Well.... Just found out that my fiancé really hates my corvette . I just bought it in sept of 2013 for my 40th b-day it's what I always wanted. In fact she found it on craigslist for me.

Now I found out that she hates it and will never EVER!!! get into it, I really thought it was going to be something that just her and I could enjoy taking out on evening rides ( guess I was wrong)

Not really sure what I should do, I'm not really up for giving up my dream car that I just bought and have only drove it a handful of times before winter came.

Just looking for good solid advice (no bashing)

Does she want you to get rid of it?? If it makes you happy, I'll bet she doesn't...
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 03:48 PM
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See, it seems to me that she doesn't want to join you in your happiness regarding the car.
The cars is a keeper....maybe not her. Sounds selfish.

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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 03:54 PM
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Drive without her a few times, I rarely let my wife in mine. Truth
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She doesnt have to like it. There will be plenty of things thats shes very interested in that you will not care less about. As long as you respect each other, its fine.

However, if she refuses to get in it and aggressively makes a big deal about how much she hates it, she doesnt care about your feelings at all and that would concern me a great deal. This is someone who sounds jealous about something that might take away from a moment's attention to her. Something to think about.

Sounds like someone who expects to tell you what you can do, spend money on or spend time enjoying.
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 04:07 PM
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Maybe she feels like she is having to compete with the car? My girlfriend was acting the same way when I first got mine. I would just sit her down and talk to her about the change in heart all of a sudden. I am almost 90% sure though that she feels like she has to compete with the vette.

Plus if she makes you get rid of the car, what other hobbies or things is she going to make you give?
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 04:08 PM
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pics of girlfriend to help with a decision...
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 04:11 PM
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Keep the car.

If you really love the car, she should see that and change her mind.

Tell her your plans for using it to be with her. That should do the trick.
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What happened that made her hate it? She helped you find it. She's either crazy or something happened.
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Vettebuyer5869
She doesnt have to like it. There will be plenty of things thats shes very interested in that you will not care less about. As long as you respect each other, its fine.

However, if she refuses to get in it and aggressively makes a big deal about how much she hates it, she doesnt care about your feelings at all and that would concern me a great deal. This is someone who sounds jealous about something that might take away from a moment's attention to her. Something to think about.

Sounds like someone who expects to tell you what you can do, spend money on or spend time enjoying.
^^^This^^^
Do yourself a big favor and read it again.
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 05:03 PM
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This is such an easy decision ... A c-3 or any corvette for that matter is THE PERFECT car to kick the Bi^%$ out with ..

Make her get in the car , drive her to her parents house .. Kick her out ..

Yes most of you are saying ya dont need a corvette to do that BUT alas you are not thinking clearly ..

The advantage of using the C-3 is she cant take anything with her and you end up with the car , fridge , couch , tv ect ect ect ,,


BHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA .......... I call that a WIN / WIN
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 05:22 PM
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Dump the girl....
KEEP the car!
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by redvetracr
pics of girlfriend to help with a decision...
I agree!

... by chance did you own it before and take an ex girlfriend out in it??

Dave

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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 05:31 PM
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I've been with her for 7 years now, so.... She's been around longer than the car. Honestly I think it has to do with the fact I bought the car before we actually planned to get married. That's just my guess


No I won't put pics of her in here
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Arny73
Hi guys and gals,

Well.... Just found out that my fiancé really hates my corvette . I just bought it in sept of 2013 for my 40th b-day it's what I always wanted. In fact she found it on craigslist for me.

Now I found out that she hates it and will never EVER!!! get into it, I really thought it was going to be something that just her and I could enjoy taking out on evening rides ( guess I was wrong)

Not really sure what I should do, I'm not really up for giving up my dream car that I just bought and have only drove it a handful of times before winter came.

Just looking for good solid advice (no bashing)


Instead of your avatar stating "garage is empty now". It may say "left side of the bed is empty now".....
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