You can do a lot wrong between now and then.
Go buy it what's the worse she can do, sulk and not talk to you. Result all round.
Have a goose in her wardrobe and pick out all the clothes with tags on that have never been worn.
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| Author: | Sons FC [ Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Dilemma |
Although I have just registered for the board, I have been reading it for some time. I have always loved the 944 from the time it first came out. I have to say, age has certainly not withered it - it is still as attractive now as it has always been. Now, I am at the stage of life when I can afford to buy and run one as a second car - one little problem and this is the dilemma - Mrs Sons FC is implacably opposed to Porsche as a marque. As you can imagine, this has caused some distress over the years. I very nearly persuaded her to allow me to buy one some years ago but I compromised and bought a Lotus instead. It was a beautiful car but it was never out of the garage for a virtually new car it was appalling - Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious was never so apt. All the time I drove it though I kept thinking it was not the car I wanted. The same happened when I had a new Jaguar - it still wasn't a 944. I am one of these people who believe that deep down, no matter what car people drive, they would rather be driving a Porsche (I know that is not true but hey). So what to do to persuade the good lady - in a good way - no beheadings, divorces etc. Sons FC Jr who is 6 years old is very much on daddies side on this. I am sure some other people here will have been through the same dilemma - any thoughts on strategies? |
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| Author: | poprock [ Tue Jun 23, 2009 4:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dilemma |
Have you thought of just buying one and then filling the (huge) boot up with expensive shoes or handbags or something before driving it home? It could work … |
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| Author: | Sons FC [ Tue Jun 23, 2009 4:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dilemma |
poprock wrote: Have you thought of just buying one and then filling the (huge) boot up with expensive shoes or handbags or something before driving it home? It could work … Nice idea. Another option was to buy a car and keep it at my brother's house. Only trouble is I don't want to be deceitful and he lives in Scotland, 400 miles away. Mrs Sons FC has now said she *may* be agreeable some time in the future so all may not be lost yet. |
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| Author: | Sean Smallman [ Tue Jun 23, 2009 4:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dilemma |
You can do a lot wrong between now and then. Go buy it what's the worse she can do, sulk and not talk to you. Result all round. Have a goose in her wardrobe and pick out all the clothes with tags on that have never been worn. |
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| Author: | tr7v8 [ Tue Jun 23, 2009 4:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dilemma |
God Sean you like living dangerously  Typical Smallman Tact & diplomacy e.g. NIL  Not sure where you live Mr Son FC but why not take her along to your local TIPEC regional meet & let her look around the cars, maybe get taken out for a spin? After the Bromley Pageant one of our guys who is a regular at meetings,but never brings his wife. As they walked away his wife was heard to say "why don't you take me to meetings?" "Everyone has a good laugh & the wifes are nice & I get on really well with them?" |
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| Author: | Sons FC [ Tue Jun 23, 2009 5:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dilemma |
tr7v8 wrote: God Sean you like living dangerously Typical Smallman Tact & diplomacy e.g. NIL Not sure where you live Mr Son FC but why not take her along to your local TIPEC regional meet & let her look around the cars, maybe get taken out for a spin? After the Bromley Pageant one of our guys who is a regular at meetings,but never brings his wife. As they walked away his wife was heard to say "why don't you take me to meetings?" "Everyone has a good laugh & the wifes are nice & I get on really well with them?" That is a great idea. I was going to wait until I actually owned a car before joining the TIPEC, would we be able to come along without being members? |
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| Author: | pauly [ Tue Jun 23, 2009 5:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dilemma |
To quote Mr T, "GET SOME NUTS". 
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| Author: | J.J. [ Tue Jun 23, 2009 5:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dilemma |
Buy one & point out that the price they are now will never get any cheaper & it makes perfect sense to do so. You can buy well sorted tidy 944's for peanuts at the moment & you'd be a fool not to. You will save a fortune with classic insurance & joining Tipec will save you even more. Theres even a nice turbo for sale on here now! I went on eBay nearly 3 years ago to buy a sensible cheap car & bought a 944. The wife is now talking to me. It only took nearly 3 years! Highly recommended
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| Author: | tr7v8 [ Tue Jun 23, 2009 5:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dilemma |
Sons FC wrote: tr7v8 wrote: God Sean you like living dangerously Typical Smallman Tact & diplomacy e.g. NIL Not sure where you live Mr Son FC but why not take her along to your local TIPEC regional meet & let her look around the cars, maybe get taken out for a spin? After the Bromley Pageant one of our guys who is a regular at meetings,but never brings his wife. As they walked away his wife was heard to say "why don't you take me to meetings?" "Everyone has a good laugh & the wives are nice & I get on really well with them?" That is a great idea. I was going to wait until I actually owned a car before joining the TIPEC, would we be able to come along without being members? Of course you can! In fact in some ways I wish people would before they buy a car. I talk to quite a few that would have made slightly different choices if they had. You might get your arm twisted to become a member but it's only gentle twisting 'onest  Where do you live & we can tell you whose area you would be in? |
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| Author: | Sons FC [ Tue Jun 23, 2009 5:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dilemma |
tr7v8 wrote: Sons FC wrote: tr7v8 wrote: God Sean you like living dangerously Typical Smallman Tact & diplomacy e.g. NIL Not sure where you live Mr Son FC but why not take her along to your local TIPEC regional meet & let her look around the cars, maybe get taken out for a spin? After the Bromley Pageant one of our guys who is a regular at meetings,but never brings his wife. As they walked away his wife was heard to say "why don't you take me to meetings?" "Everyone has a good laugh & the wives are nice & I get on really well with them?" That is a great idea. I was going to wait until I actually owned a car before joining the TIPEC, would we be able to come along without being members? Of course you can! In fact in some ways I wish people would before they buy a car. I talk to quite a few that would have made slightly different choices if they had. You might get your arm twisted to become a member but it's only gentle twisting 'onest Where do you live & we can tell you whose area you would be in? That would be great. We live in Surrey - near Reigate. |
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| Author: | tr7v8 [ Tue Jun 23, 2009 6:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dilemma |
Sons FC wrote: tr7v8 wrote: Sons FC wrote: That is a great idea. I was going to wait until I actually owned a car before joining the TIPEC, would we be able to come along without being members? Of course you can! In fact in some ways I wish people would before they buy a car. I talk to quite a few that would have made slightly different choices if they had. You might get your arm twisted to become a member but it's only gentle twisting 'onest Where do you live & we can tell you whose area you would be in? That would be great. We live in Surrey - near Reigate. In which case you are near me or Derek. Click on the The Independent Porsche Enthusiasts logo top righ, then regions then South East & South East London North Kent. We meet the first Friday of the month so next meet is Friday 3rd July just outside Seal near Sevenoaks. We normally have a few 944s so quite willing to take you & the wife out for a blast, just bring the bicycle clips Just kidding. SELNK is here http://tipec.net/region_southeastlondon.php South East is here http://tipec.net/region_southeast.php |
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| Author: | J.J. [ Tue Jun 23, 2009 7:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dilemma |
Jims bob on. Had I joined the club first & then bought a 944 I would have bought a better. More expensive one. And saved myself the 3K it cost to sort out.   Helps a lot if you know more about them. Parts for these are now not so cheap thanks to the weak pound & stronger Euro so you should get the best you can!
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| Author: | Siggy [ Tue Jun 23, 2009 8:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dilemma |
You will be welcome at any TIPEC meeting. Tell us where you live and we can tell you where is the nearest |
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| Author: | Sean Smallman [ Tue Jun 23, 2009 8:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dilemma |
I take a couple of calls a week from people who have bought the wrong car. It's good advice to pop along and get a feel for what looks good and how much you should be paying for it. |
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| Author: | tr7v8 [ Tue Jun 23, 2009 9:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dilemma |
Siggy wrote: You will be welcome at any TIPEC meeting. Tell us where you live and we can tell you where is the nearest Siggy I think the lie below gives it away We live in Surrey - near Reigate. |
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