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Boss 351

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Jul 13, 2003
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#1
... owning a fox body car that requires lots of mod money, loud, stinks and used on nice days mostly?

I'm trying to learn here :rlaugh:

I bought the fox while we were living together (unmarried). Now we struck a deal. I can spend only 1k a year on the car with the main budget but whatever cash I make "on the side" is mine to spend on the car. I can work on the car (big things) after I'm done renovating parts of the house. I'm hoping to save up 5k this winter for some fun stuff :D

lol
 
#2
My wife is a stay at home mom, she doesn't try to tell me how to spend our money as long as the bills get paid, she has spending money, ect. Plus going to weekly cars n coffee meets are fun for the whole family.
 
#3
You remind her how much her wedding ring costs...

:D

My wife and I don't really have a structured system. I just kind of handle it as easier to ask forgiveness than ask permission. So long as we don't get in debt, our savings continue to grow, and we don't have to skimp on other purchases, she doesn't seem to care too much about me spending money on the car. :shrug:
 
#4
If it becomes a big time addiction most wive's won't tolerate it. My wife bought half the car and half the parts (birthdays, Father's Day, Christmas, etc.). We never took mod money out our checking or savings. I had a huge jar made that said "Mustang Money", I'd dump all my change and extra cash into that. It was good for a few hundred a year.

I kept her in the loop on everything I was doing and as long as I was honest with her we never had disagreements about money spent on the car.

My next project is either carpet in the garage or U-Coat It flooring. Good tip is to stop modding the car for awhile, put your energy and some money into the house (it's for her) then when she's happy go back to the car. Just don't get forget about her over the car. Then you're in trouble.
 
#5
Seeing these threads makes me not want to ever get married. If you can afford it, and you make money, why does your wife give you an allowance like a 10 year old? Do you have to show her all the reciepts and finish all of your vegetables before she lets you go in the garage?
 
#6
A guy I know stores his GT-500 at the local Ford dealership. Didn't want his wife to find out, so he bought it and just didn't tell her :shrug:

I laugh every time I think about it... hahahaha, can you imagine!!! "Hey honey I'm taking the minivan out for a nice Sunday cruise" then proceed to drive to the dealership to pick up your GT-500... :rlaugh:
 
#7
Your wife has to be a part time car lover.... she's got to appreciate what your hobby is or she won't support it and it'll always be a sore spot.

Took me 2 marriages to get it right, so don't fret too much. My first didn't want me playing in bands either. That didn't work out.
 
#8
90lxcoupe said:
Seeing these threads makes me not want to ever get married. If you can afford it, and you make money, why does your wife give you an allowance like a 10 year old? Do you have to show her all the reciepts and finish all of your vegetables before she lets you go in the garage?
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+1 it's f**king bull chit. However, these things can be taken care of easily prior to getting married. You just tell the chick up front what your hobby is and that she can expect that you will constantly spend money on it (sometimes as much as 5K at a time). If she doesn't object you're all good, but if she does object then you can decide what is worth more your hobby or your future bride.

Let me put it this way, how would you feel if you went into a marriage and your wife was dropping $1000 - $5000 per year on what you thought was stupid jewelery and accessories? That would bother the hell out of me, especially since I enjoy living in a nice house that has been tastefully decorated. Now if you knew about the jewelry going into the marriage, then that's your bad for getting married. If she just started doing it, then that's an entirely different story. I definitely sympathize with the married chicks who had no idea their husbands would be dropping thousands of dollars on a 2nd vehicle instead of investing that money or using it to take vacations together :shrug:
 
#9
We have our own money, we split bills all in half and use our own incomes, and have seperate bank accounts. Sounds kinda weird but we were that way ever since we been together. Im sure we will combine bank accounts one day but for now it works for both of us
 
#12
There's something about a neutered man asking his wife's permission that makes me shudder. My fiancee and I have separate bank accounts and pay separate bills, but when we're married she'll most likely be a stay at home mom. As long as there's food in the fridge, bills are paid, and everyone is happy and healthy, she knows that I choose what to do with the money that I make that's left over.

Only a selfish ******* would make his family do without for mod money for a car. So, as long as that's not the case, pull out your tampon, slide your panties off, put on a pair of fruit of the looms and tell your wife to mind her business until it affects your quality of life, especially if you're the principal breadwinner in the family.
 
#13
I had an ex that was really into these cars. The issue is, we both would spend our pay cheques on the car haha! Fun car but never move forward in live.

Today I'm biting the bullet with someone who spent 8 years in university for finance, works in the banking system (Canadian, so it works) so she's pretty good with savings and having money work for us. She see's money going into the 'stang like I'd be lighting Cuban cigars with 100 dollar bills. I can save x amount each year with my day job. Won't say how much but it's enough to have some bad thoughts. LOL
 
#14
N8Dogg98 said:
+1 it's f**king bull chit. However, these things can be taken care of easily prior to getting married. You just tell the chick up front what your hobby is and that she can expect that you will constantly spend money on it (sometimes as much as 5K at a time). If she doesn't object you're all good, but if she does object then you can decide what is worth more your hobby or your future bride.

Let me put it this way, how would you feel if you went into a marriage and your wife was dropping $1000 - $5000 per year on what you thought was stupid jewelery and accessories? That would bother the hell out of me, especially since I enjoy living in a nice house that has been tastefully decorated. Now if you knew about the jewelry going into the marriage, then that's your bad for getting married. If she just started doing it, then that's an entirely different story. I definitely sympathize with the married chicks who had no idea their husbands would be dropping thousands of dollars on a 2nd vehicle instead of investing that money or using it to take vacations together :shrug:
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85_SS_302_Coupe said:
Don't marry the girl who has a problem with the car. Problem solved.
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+1

My wife knew long before we got married that my car hobby wasn't going away, and she's always been on board with that. You make it clear up front, and if she rolls with it, she's a keeper.

Also, any FUNCTIONAL marriage is a balance. When we built our house, I got the 3rd car garage, she got her fancy master bathroom with the garden tub. It's a balance.
 
#15
I'm the alpha male in the house. No getting away with anything. She knows I'm going to do what I want. She also knows that I am going to take care of her properly.
 
#16
Boss 351 said:
... owning a fox body car that requires lots of mod money, loud, stinks and used on nice days mostly?

I'm trying to learn here :rlaugh:

I bought the fox while we were living together (unmarried). Now we struck a deal. I can spend only 1k a year on the car with the main budget but whatever cash I make "on the side" is mine to spend on the car. I can work on the car (big things) after I'm done renovating parts of the house. I'm hoping to save up 5k this winter for some fun stuff :D

lol
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I hope that 1k a yr doesnt count for gas and insurance :rolleyes:



NikwoaC said:
You remind her how much her wedding ring costs...
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lol very true


85_SS_302_Coupe said:
Don't marry the girl who has a problem with the car. Problem solved.

Mine actually encourages me to race people all the time. I tell her she's not helping me behave.
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dude thats awesome, sounds like a keeper ! :nice:
 
#17
It's bad, i can't take her out in the car. It's all good and fine until we come up on any other kind of performance car...i'll be minding my own business and she'll say "he's looking over here, i think he wants some". :lol:
 
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