[Z06] This is unbelievable!!!
Le Mans Master
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From: South FL
In other words, we communicate everything, but we also respect eachother as individuals, and that would carry over whether we were "legally" married or not. If she wants something, and we can afford it, she can get it. Same for me.
This idea that when you get married you should allow another person to control you like she is your mother is absurd, and I feel bad for any beta males stuck in that situation...well, I don't really feel bad, but that's a different discussion.
If the guy has a problem with spending, or money, or puts strain on the relationship as a result of it, that is also a completely different dynamic. But this whole "I can't have a toy because the wife won't let me" is nonsense. "I can't have a toy because we can't rightfully afford it and the wife is more fiscally responsible than I am" is very valid.
This idea that when you get married you should allow another person to control you like she is your mother is absurd, and I feel bad for any beta males stuck in that situation...well, I don't really feel bad, but that's a different discussion.
If the guy has a problem with spending, or money, or puts strain on the relationship as a result of it, that is also a completely different dynamic. But this whole "I can't have a toy because the wife won't let me" is nonsense. "I can't have a toy because we can't rightfully afford it and the wife is more fiscally responsible than I am" is very valid.
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Birmingham Al
I have over the years brought many Corvettes and am married no kids ,this is how I do it , I just remembered been married 4 times well maybe that didn't work so well but found a woman that liked Corvettes and hot rods maybe it did work .. First thing to do is this :Ask did you talk to your wife about you buying this Corvette if he says no tell hem he might need to do that first then we will talk about the Corvette .Your right , woman and hot rods it's not easy finding one that well it's not easy ,would I leave my wife over my Corvettes ? YEP nice Corvettes hard to find and will go home with you most of the time , night be on a flat bed and you will not find them in bed with there old boy friend ..LOL
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Team Owner
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From: Poor pathetic little excuse for a boy
A lot of parroting of an opinion...and that's fine. But what is different about it? It is different in the respect that you change your last name and your tax status.
When it comes to the dynamic of the relationship, nothing should change, and if it does, I feel pretty bad for you.
When it comes to the dynamic of the relationship, nothing should change, and if it does, I feel pretty bad for you.
In other words, we communicate everything, but we also respect eachother as individuals, and that would carry over whether we were "legally" married or not. If she wants something, and we can afford it, she can get it. Same for me.
This idea that when you get married you should allow another person to control you like she is your mother is absurd, and I feel bad for any beta males stuck in that situation...well, I don't really feel bad, but that's a different discussion.
If the guy has a problem with spending, or money, or puts strain on the relationship as a result of it, that is also a completely different dynamic. But this whole "I can't have a toy because the wife won't let me" is nonsense. "I can't have a toy because we can't rightfully afford it and the wife is more fiscally responsible than I am" is very valid.
This idea that when you get married you should allow another person to control you like she is your mother is absurd, and I feel bad for any beta males stuck in that situation...well, I don't really feel bad, but that's a different discussion.
If the guy has a problem with spending, or money, or puts strain on the relationship as a result of it, that is also a completely different dynamic. But this whole "I can't have a toy because the wife won't let me" is nonsense. "I can't have a toy because we can't rightfully afford it and the wife is more fiscally responsible than I am" is very valid.
When did you get the Z?
FYI, there is a big difference.
Le Mans Master
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From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
First of all, over the years I've known of a few living together couples that were considered almost like being married. They decided to make it "official" due to having kids, ended up divorced.
Secondly, when I wanted to replace my '98 C5, I couldn't make up my mind, vert or Z06. My wife told me to get the Z. Her reason, "you know you prefer more horsepower." She told me once years ago I will never be able to say I couldn't have something because she wouldn't let me have it.
Secondly, when I wanted to replace my '98 C5, I couldn't make up my mind, vert or Z06. My wife told me to get the Z. Her reason, "you know you prefer more horsepower." She told me once years ago I will never be able to say I couldn't have something because she wouldn't let me have it.
Le Mans Master
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From: Kelowna BC
I put my car up for sale about a month ago on here and on Craigslist. I have had it sold twice this week! One guy came out on Monday locally and shook my hand on $19,250. He texted me the next day and backed out after talking to his wife more. Then Tuesday night I get an email from a guy two hours away who is "very interested". We agree to $19,000 and he gets approved and has a check sent from his credit union. Even emails me a copy of the approval and check request yesterday. Today I get an email from him deciding to back out. Said after talking to his wife further about it, they decided it "would sit more than be driven". Thus I have decided I will not sell it to a married man. Only single men may make an offer! 
), I don't exactly find this unbelievable. Odd, sure. Strange coincidence, OK. People back out of purchases all the time, it's part of sales. Sucks, for sure.
Racer
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From: Los angeles CA
Fellas we might be a little hard on the wife (no pun intended). For all you know, this potential buyer and his wife only had $20k saved up and this fool started looking at Z06s to buy. Very rational for the wife to shut him down. Some women are dating children. Guys that need parenting.
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From: Nashville Ga
I put my car up for sale about a month ago on here and on Craigslist. I have had it sold twice this week! One guy came out on Monday locally and shook my hand on $19,250. He texted me the next day and backed out after talking to his wife more. Then Tuesday night I get an email from a guy two hours away who is "very interested". We agree to $19,000 and he gets approved and has a check sent from his credit union. Even emails me a copy of the approval and check request yesterday. Today I get an email from him deciding to back out. Said after talking to his wife further about it, they decided it "would sit more than be driven". Thus I have decided I will not sell it to a married man. Only single men may make an offer!
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Drifting
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From: Oklahoma
My wife remains neutral. If we can afford it and it makes me happy, she is all for it. By the way guys...my wife is a Licensed Professional Counselor and does marital counseling. It appears some of you could use it before it's too late. Trust me as a car guy who was married to his first wife for 18 years and lost half of everything I had worked hard for. Take care of your first wife. Don't EVER let your hobbies get in the way of your marriage or you just may end up selling half of your hobbies to pay her off!
Melting Slicks
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From: Sammamish WA
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Why are you selling it?
My wife doesn't love my Vette, but she's cool with it. She loves Sports Cars, just finds the Vette to large for her tastes, which is fine by me!
My wife doesn't love my Vette, but she's cool with it. She loves Sports Cars, just finds the Vette to large for her tastes, which is fine by me!
Pro
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A lot of parroting of an opinion...and that's fine. But what is different about it? It is different in the respect that you change your last name and your tax status.
When it comes to the dynamic of the relationship, nothing should change, and if it does, I feel pretty bad for you.
When it comes to the dynamic of the relationship, nothing should change, and if it does, I feel pretty bad for you.
Last edited by mainecobra; Nov 12, 2015 at 10:49 PM.
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Drifting
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From: Oklahoma
I just really need to sell the C5Z and my high mileage suv and buy something newer that I can drive daily. Been looking at low mile 2014 Mustang GTs.
Le Mans Master
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From: South FL
Its totally different. It means one or the 2 parties dont really want to make a solid commitment. Its our society though its a big mess. Like " lets have a kid" before anyone is married. Or " lets move in together" before getting married" or " lets buy a house together". Lets face the facts 85% of couples dont stay together so maybe something is wrong. Follow the bible get married and constantly able bible princibles in your marriage , work hard everyday and things will turn out good. And yes consult your wife and make a decision together when buying a corvette. So yes its different when your married and to say other u sound like a fool.
Last edited by NosLaser; Nov 15, 2015 at 07:48 PM.
Pro
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Leave your personal religious beliefs out of adult discussions. Just because YOU personally believe something doesn't make it true, or real. If that works for you, great. But don't assume it works for everybody. Keep your religious indoctrination in the politics and religion section. I don't want Z06 Discussion to be another sub-forum I no longer read. Thanks.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: South FL
Who are you again? This is what the thread discussed. And why dont you write " dont have a opinion". Could care less if you like it or not. If you dont , dont read it or comment on it. Telling me not to comment on something is rediculous. How about you dont try to tell anyone what to do like you matter one bit on this site. Your not a moderator so watch how you act on here.
But do yourself a favor, before you decide to enter into a battle of wits with me, you may want to brush up on your spelling and grammar. You can start with the word "ridiculous" and go further into "couldn't care less" and finally, perhaps you can polish your use of the word "you're."
Pro
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You can have all the useless opinions you want. But this isn't the religion forum, and for good reason, so leave your religious nonsense out of it. If you'd like to take it to PM's, I will gladly make you look stupid, but Z06 Discussion isn't 'mainecobra gives a sermon' and any moderator here would agree with me.
But do yourself a favor, before you decide to enter into a battle of wits with me, you may want to brush up on your spelling and grammar. You can start with the word "ridiculous" and go further into "couldn't care less" and finally, perhaps you can polish your use of the word "you're."
But do yourself a favor, before you decide to enter into a battle of wits with me, you may want to brush up on your spelling and grammar. You can start with the word "ridiculous" and go further into "couldn't care less" and finally, perhaps you can polish your use of the word "you're."
Last edited by mainecobra; Nov 15, 2015 at 09:04 PM.