How would your wife react to a new GT 86 in the garage?

[Nypsy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=oXiw0-1fteI

[bagrat]

says vids no longer available here.

[Nypsy]

yeah, they pulled the video..."copyright claims"

For those who never saw it let me just say those were some very un-happy women.

[Nypsy]

Found the video again...here  http://www.autoblog.com/2012/11/14/buy-a-toyota-gt86-and-your-wife-will-hate-you/

[bmwgs]

yeah, they pulled the video..."copyright claims"

For those who never saw it let me just say those were some very un-happy women.

Viewed the film, and you are correct.  I really don't understand their reactions.  I have purchased numerous cars and motorcycles over the years and my wife has never gave me any grief over it.  I guess she figures I know as well as she does, what we can afford.  If my wife was to ever act as some of those women acted, I think she may have to be unhappy some where else.

Don't get me wrong, I love my wife and she is my best friend, and we have been married for 30 years, but I don't think I could ever stay with a woman that acted as those women did.

Fred

[Nypsy]

Of course we don't know the whole story here. Perhaps they had plans for the money the guys spent on the car and all we see are crazy women.

[Pigslilspaz]

Of course we don't know the whole story here. Perhaps they had plans for the money the guys spent on the car and all we see are crazy women.

I'm pretty sure the one that busted in the windshield is actually crazy

[VonMessa]

My wife would drive it like she stole it, as would I.

[Zoney]

There is only one thing that I do not discuss with my wife, ever.  Motorcycles.  She does not understand them or my attraction to them.  She does not "approve" of them.

If I waited for her to give me permission to buy a motorcycle, then it would never happen, I would never get to have one.  Years ago, when I bought another new bike, (not a collection, I own just one at a time), she came unglued and said I had to get rid of it.  I explained that this is not a battle she would win so she should choose not to fight it.  I explained further that if this one thing made her so angry that she wanted to leave me that it was a problem she had and I did not have and that she should leave.  End of discussion.  I buy a new bike every year.  Anything I want.  I bring it home.  There is no 'why" discussion.  She will sometimes ask me about the bike but there is no longer a question of "why".

I don't own motorcycles to spite her.  I own them because I love them and they make me feel good and I enjoy riding them.  There is no seperating me from them so she had to make a "package" choice.  "Me and motorcycles" or no "Me".

Been married 31 years this coming January.  Owned motorcycles for 31 of those years.

[smoe]

I'm 5 foot 10 inches and when my step-mother bought a car that size I refused to get into it as well. Today, I only drive full-size cars with comfortable seats. I view small cars like that as substandard, but I know others will disagree.

I remember riding in a friend's car which was small and sporty like this one. He was making a u-turn in an intersection. He tried to shoot me an insult about how my full-size Chevy Caprice couldn't make a u-turn in the same spot. I replied "dude, I wouldn't want to own a car that has a small turning radius."  

[bmwgs]

There is only one thing that I do not discuss with my wife, ever.  Motorcycles.  She does not understand them or my attraction to them.  She does not "approve" of them.

If I waited for her to give me permission to buy a motorcycle, then it would never happen, I would never get to have one.  Years ago, when I bought another new bike, (not a collection, I own just one at a time), she came unglued and said I had to get rid of it.  I explained that this is not a battle she would win so she should choose not to fight it.  I explained further that if this one thing made her so angry that she wanted to leave me that it was a problem she had and I did not have and that she should leave.  End of discussion.  I buy a new bike every year.  Anything I want.  I bring it home.  There is no 'why" discussion.  She will sometimes ask me about the bike but there is no longer a question of "why".

I don't own motorcycles to spite her.  I own them because I love them and they make me feel good and I enjoy riding them.  There is no seperating me from them so she had to make a "package" choice.  "Me and motorcycles" or no "Me".

Been married 31 years this coming January.  Owned motorcycles for 31 of those years.

Pretty much is the same with me.  In our first year of marriage she brought up the subject of me riding, and it led to the issues that she felt it was best that I didn't ride.  I just simply put it to her that if she wants me to choose between her or the bikes, then she may or may not like the decision.  Subject was dropped and never brought up again.  I don't buy new every year and I always like the low mileage used bikes because I would rather have the first owner take the deprecation hit.  I just tend to buy what I like, then try and wear them out.  When I get a new bike, my wife does come out and inspect it, and will make a comment whether she likes the style or not, but that is pretty much it.

Unlike other folks we know, we don't tend to argue that much.  Matter of fact, I really can't remember our last real argument.  Never saw a point or benefit in getting into a big drawn out argument.  We may disagree, but that is about it.  I guess we just show each other respect, and it just works out from there.

Fred

[Zoney]

I hear ya BMW about the depreciation.  I'm a Honda guy.  I run a Honda store in Phoenix Arizona.  I am priveledged to be able to buy them at such a low price that after one year, I sell them for what I paid for it.  Honda allows me to purchase one bike per year at 10% under dealer cost.  That's a big reason I get a new bike every year, and I take really good care of them so they ar "as new" when I sell them.  Most of the time I sell them to friends, and they actually end up with a good deal too.  Currently I am on a CBR600RR.  It has a birthday in February, and I have to admit, Im not sure what I want next.  Im thinking the New CB1100 (standard bike), to be different.  What would you get if you were me BMW ?   FYI, I'm 56 years old and was a roadracer for 20 years so I do like the speed.

Here's a link to the CB1100:

http://powersports.honda.com/2013/cb1100.aspx

Thanks

[cpxxx]

My wife would be delighted that I had the money to buy a car like that. Then with a smile she would hand me the keys of her Mazda 6, snatch the GT86 keys out of my hand and drive off with a big smile on her face. She has had her eye on something sporty like that.

I'd really have to buy two.

For the record, she's blonde!

[Zoney]

My wife would be delighted that I had the money to buy a car like that. Then with a smile she would hand me the keys of her Mazda 6, snatch the GT86 keys out of my hand and drive off with a big smile on her face. She has had her eye on something sporty like that.

I'd really have to buy two.

For the record, she's blonde!

Pictures, or she doesn't exist 

[cattb]

My wife would love it. Even more so after she had the keys and drove it everyday.