Guilt trips
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Guilt trips
I've been reading this forum for a good while, preparing for my purchase of my first vette. I've been wanting this car for almost a year, reading this forum almost daily(to my wifes dismay).....I asked the members this question: Who has gotten guilt trips from their significant other regarding their Vette purchases?...ie:why do you need it?, there's only 2 seats..., where do you put the kids? We can spend the money on something else...ect,ect...
let me know...it might be kind of amusing,and educational for me or someone else.. thanx
let me know...it might be kind of amusing,and educational for me or someone else.. thanx
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Originally Posted by MTLNY
I've been reading this forum for a good while, preparing for my purchase of my first vette. I've been wanting this car for almost a year, reading this forum almost daily(to my wifes dismay).....I asked the members this question: Who has gotten guilt trips from their significant other regarding their Vette purchases?...ie:why do you need it?, there's only 2 seats..., where do you put the kids? We can spend the money on something else...ect,ect...
let me know...it might be kind of amusing,and educational for me or someone else.. thanx
let me know...it might be kind of amusing,and educational for me or someone else.. thanx
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Well...
Those might be good questions she's asking if they are real issues.
I obviously don't know your situation, but IMHO, if you can truly afford it without straining your family budget and if you have other sufficient transportation for your family, there should be no problem with you getting what you want.
Just tell your wife that you'll get her that diamond she's been looking at if she'll let you get your Corvette.
Those might be good questions she's asking if they are real issues.
I obviously don't know your situation, but IMHO, if you can truly afford it without straining your family budget and if you have other sufficient transportation for your family, there should be no problem with you getting what you want.
Just tell your wife that you'll get her that diamond she's been looking at if she'll let you get your Corvette.
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I had a self-imposed guilt trip when I bought the car. I though to myself....."Self, this is an expensive toy that only I'm going to enjoy. 
"
It didn't take long until my wife starting going with me on Corvette Cruises with other couples, and we got involved we a group of Vette owners, and she saw a lot of other spouses, and quickly made friends with them.
Now - the Corvette is something that we both really enjoy. It's not just the car, it's the socialization and friendships that we've made BECAUSE of the car. We now have friends that we see outside of the cruises and the weekly show and shine.
You'll find that one of the best things about owning a Vette is the people. After all - only the smartest, nicest and best looking people drive Vettes!
Why wouldn't your wife want to be a part of that? 
Bottom line....get her involved. Buy her a nice Corvette shirt and or a jacket, and you'll find that that you'll enjoy the whole experience a lot more!
"It didn't take long until my wife starting going with me on Corvette Cruises with other couples, and we got involved we a group of Vette owners, and she saw a lot of other spouses, and quickly made friends with them.
Now - the Corvette is something that we both really enjoy. It's not just the car, it's the socialization and friendships that we've made BECAUSE of the car. We now have friends that we see outside of the cruises and the weekly show and shine.
You'll find that one of the best things about owning a Vette is the people. After all - only the smartest, nicest and best looking people drive Vettes!
Why wouldn't your wife want to be a part of that? Bottom line....get her involved. Buy her a nice Corvette shirt and or a jacket, and you'll find that that you'll enjoy the whole experience a lot more!
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Originally Posted by Rans98
get her one too
in my case, she got ME one We had been into sports cars. Thru the C4 era, I got into Jeeps instead. When she got me to test drive a C5 for her....well, I loved it and now it's mine and she had to buy one of her own....
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I'd always wanted a Vette, and in early '99, I was seriously in the market for a new '99 six speed coupe - black of course. My wife actually talked me into pulling the trigger. I kept on getting cold feet! By the way, we have five kids. I got her a Odyssey mini-van. Problem solved!! 
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My first wife gave me guilt trips...I was always spending the money...well, I was also making it, lol. She kept quitting jobs, etc, etc...
I have since divorced and remarried. My new wife is very understanding and would let me buy a Ferrari as long as I told her we could afford it...(which we cannot right now).
If she's legitimately worried, sit down and budget things out to see if it's really possible. If she's worried about you getting a new toy...well, you saw what i did
I have since divorced and remarried. My new wife is very understanding and would let me buy a Ferrari as long as I told her we could afford it...(which we cannot right now).
If she's legitimately worried, sit down and budget things out to see if it's really possible. If she's worried about you getting a new toy...well, you saw what i did
etc.........
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
I had a self-imposed guilt trip when I bought the car. I though to myself....."Self, this is an expensive toy that only I'm going to enjoy. "
It didn't take long until my wife starting going with me on Corvette Cruises with other couples, and we got involved we a group of Vette owners, and she saw a lot of other spouses, and quickly made friends with them.
Now - the Corvette is something that we both really enjoy. It's not just the car, it's the socialization and friendships that we've made BECAUSE of the car. We now have friends that we see outside of the cruises and the weekly show and shine.
You'll find that one of the best things about owning a Vette is the people. After all - only the smartest, nicest and best looking people drive Vettes! Why wouldn't your wife want to be a part of that?
Bottom line....get her involved. Buy her a nice Corvette shirt and or a jacket, and you'll find that that you'll enjoy the whole experience a lot more!
"It didn't take long until my wife starting going with me on Corvette Cruises with other couples, and we got involved we a group of Vette owners, and she saw a lot of other spouses, and quickly made friends with them.
Now - the Corvette is something that we both really enjoy. It's not just the car, it's the socialization and friendships that we've made BECAUSE of the car. We now have friends that we see outside of the cruises and the weekly show and shine.
You'll find that one of the best things about owning a Vette is the people. After all - only the smartest, nicest and best looking people drive Vettes!
Why wouldn't your wife want to be a part of that? Bottom line....get her involved. Buy her a nice Corvette shirt and or a jacket, and you'll find that that you'll enjoy the whole experience a lot more!
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No guilt trips here. I started saying that I wanted one about four years ago, knowing that we could not afford it for a few years. Last April the wife said come on we're gonna buy you a birthday present. We came back with a brand new 04 Coupe. I let her drive it whenever she wants. Can't argue with that.
After her coworkers found out, she had several marriage proposals
After her coworkers found out, she had several marriage proposals
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I started laying the foundation for my Vette purchace about 4 months prior. I started by saying I wanted to buy a used truck which was ok by her slowly this evolved through new truck to new Mach 1 to new Colbra to used Vette to new Vette to new Yellow Vette.
Of course the big diamond ring I got for her helped in the gentle massaging. I worked hard raised 2 kids and damn it I deserved it and I told her just that but it came out more like: Please let me get a Vette please, please I promise I won't ever ask for anything else. And I haven't I just have to hide all my mods. Really all kidding aside the wife hasn't once layed a guilt trip on me. She realizes but doesn't understand I love my Vette.But then again I don't understand women and clear sparkley rocks. Ask yourself do I deserve it have I taken care of business so far as my family? If you have there should be no guilt. If not screwem get the car anyway what's a little guilt when you got a Vette
Of course the big diamond ring I got for her helped in the gentle massaging. I worked hard raised 2 kids and damn it I deserved it and I told her just that but it came out more like: Please let me get a Vette please, please I promise I won't ever ask for anything else. And I haven't I just have to hide all my mods. Really all kidding aside the wife hasn't once layed a guilt trip on me. She realizes but doesn't understand I love my Vette.But then again I don't understand women and clear sparkley rocks. Ask yourself do I deserve it have I taken care of business so far as my family? If you have there should be no guilt. If not screwem get the car anyway what's a little guilt when you got a Vette
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From: Machine Silver Z06 The Golden State......... Bay Area
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That's why I love being a bachelor, no guilt trips! I pretty much have all the toys I want and can afford so if and when I get married they come with package. If a woman feels the need for a 5 to 10k diamond ring, 200 pairs of shoes, etc., etc., etc. I can keep my Vette!
Oh, by the way looking for a single, attractive, physically fit, emotionally stable (is there such a thing) , financially secure female with Vette, please send picture of Vette. 
Oh, by the way looking for a single, attractive, physically fit, emotionally stable (is there such a thing)
, financially secure female with Vette, please send picture of Vette.
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I work too hard and have to go through too much stress on my job to have to listen to that $#!+.
If you have the means to do it without sacrificing or neglecting your real crucial financial responsibilities. Then go for it.
If buying a Vette means that you or your family will have to sacrifice elsewhere, then don't do it. Its not worth it. If I had to alter my lifestyle, or if my family were not were not getting the same essentials, perks, and extras that they have grown accustomed to, then I would part with my Vette in a heartbeat.
A Vette should only be purchased with "disposable" or "throw away" income, IMO. It is a toy and arguably has no real practical use to speak of. If you can afford that toy without making them sacrifice then get it. If you can't then don't. Just my .02
If you have the means to do it without sacrificing or neglecting your real crucial financial responsibilities. Then go for it.
If buying a Vette means that you or your family will have to sacrifice elsewhere, then don't do it. Its not worth it. If I had to alter my lifestyle, or if my family were not were not getting the same essentials, perks, and extras that they have grown accustomed to, then I would part with my Vette in a heartbeat.
A Vette should only be purchased with "disposable" or "throw away" income, IMO. It is a toy and arguably has no real practical use to speak of. If you can afford that toy without making them sacrifice then get it. If you can't then don't. Just my .02
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My wife didn't care at all about or for my first Vette, a 98 Coupe Daily Driver until I got her involved with our local Corvette Club which is a social organization.
Now she is "part of it all" and we have great times together with our new Corvette Club Friends
Here We Are
Get her involved in a club! It will be the best thing you ever do!
http://www.queencitycorvette.com/
Now she is "part of it all" and we have great times together with our new Corvette Club Friends
Here We Are
Get her involved in a club! It will be the best thing you ever do!
http://www.queencitycorvette.com/