I had the exact same situation. My wife wasn't really opposed to the idea, but she was not thrilled with it at all. Hard to get in and out, noisy, rides rough, all those things.

The fact is that people who don't love cars, and many women fit into this category, don't understand why anyone would pay so much money for a car that can't do anything as well as other cars in that price bracket except go fast. Let's face it, you could go get a Cadillac or Lexus GS400 for about the same price and they'd offer her all the things she likes.

But mine finally came around to the idea that it wasn't HER car. She wouldn't have to drive it on a regular basis. She wouldn't even have to ride in it all that often, just on the weekends some.

As time has gone by, she's beginning to see that we've joined a unique and exclusive fraternity. She’s seen the reaction of people when we tell them we’ve bought a Corvette. I’ve taken her to some Corvette Shows where she can see how popular they are. She’s come to understand that she’s now a member of a very elite club and she’s starting to like it.

And one more thing, I’ve constantly told her how much I appreciate her letting me have one. She let me have it because she loves me and I’ve made sure she knows that I appreciate her that I KNOW that’s why we’ve got that black money-pit in the garage.

Oh, BTW, HOW BOUT THEM DAWGS!

 

My wife wanted me to get a Porsche
because she found it to be of much better quality and
reliability. The dealers and company are honest and civilized, as
well. She just had a horror incident with
the steering column locking while by herself and we have had a
lot of problems with GM's thugs and classless
lieing dealers. Quality control on the
Corvette is just horrible.
Now I am letting her have her way and
we are getting a Porsche. Sayanara
GM!!!!!!

 

LOL!!!!

 

I have had this happen before. My wife doesn't really care about the car like I do. Will it be a problem later - could be, depending on how much time you spend with the car.

 

sounds something that my mom would say.... not someones wife.

I am lucky that my current wife is Corvette friendly - has helped me buy my last 3 - and now bought her own 1973 Corvette.

Yes, I'm in heaven; and not complaining.

 

My wife was rather reluctant to drive it and wasn't real thrilled about it but knew I had wanted one since a little boy also. We could afford it and I finally found what I wanted, flew to Dallas and drove it back. Once she drove it she really liked it. She even thinks we need to make it louder!! I have a great wife

 

My wife doesn't see what the big deal is either. She doesn't like getting in and out of it either. That's why I say "why leave it once you're in?"
As long as your wife knows it's your dream, maybe it will work out. At least my wife knows where I am every Sunday--either washing it or driving it. Good luck!

 

My wife wasnt thrilled about getting in and out of the car either. But after the first On ramp to left lane move she was won over. She loves to be driven in the car and asks for a ride every chance she gets. Buy the car...she will enjoy it soon enough! Good Luck!!!!!

 

The wife is not a car person. We joined a local Vette club and she has gotten into it because she likes all the social stuff we do. She now has her own C5 and though she doesn't drive it much she is talking about putting it in the next car show. Get it and it will work out!

 

Put her behind the wheel of an A4, she'll be in love, want one of her own and do anything you want to get one Best,

mtv

 

That's what I did also. It's a win-win solution.

 

Well, yeah.

Problem with mine is that's a $50k solution...but it's coming.

 

was not at all impressed with my 94 and was really skeptical on the 01!
She had been driving an Eldrado for about 5 years and wass not to thrilled about giving up her Caddy but once she got used to the C5 she likes it alot. The only option I had to agree to was that it had to be an automatic.

 

My wife went with me to look at all of the options out there at the time, she drove each different car. We started with the BMW M roadster, the Porsche BoxsterS, and then the Mercedes SLK. She was not very enthused with any of those, I then took her to look at the Vette.

The Vette was hands down a better car, more room, less noisy larger, and more power After the test drive she said lets buy it. I was the one that wanted to wait, since the one we test drove was not what I wanted (it was black with A4 and I wanted Pewter with MN6).

The night we went back and bought the one we have, she drove it home, and for the first few months I had a hard time getting to drive it. She has knee problems now, so I get to drive it every day till she gets her second new knee. After that, I will have to perfrom certain services in order to drive it again!! and no, I am not complaining.

 

early next year means you will be getting c6, not c5....and it will be even smaller in size....for wife matters, well, it is your privacy..i will leave it up to you....i have my own solution though....

 

I actually was looking for a Trans Am/Z-28 vert and my wife was apalled at the fact I wanted an F Body. She thought the Vette was a much more acceptable and classy car. OK, twist my arm!! 2 weeks later I found my Vette and she's only driven twice, but loves it.

 

IF you just go ahead and buy one, do you lose privileges?

 

Nice

 

So let me understand this....she said...get the car....then get the car....she also said she won't ride in it....oh darn it

 

Yes, same problem. I was looking at a Cobra to go with the GT. She wasn't impressed with the car. I said we can always look at a vette for this kind of money though. Once she drove the vette and compared it to the Cobra it was over