My lady presented me with a tempting deal! AHHH

[ZumZum]

In the St. Louis area you will see minimal amounts of snow, if any. And as long as you're not living out in the boondocks the streets will be cleared anyhow.

 

[G Winter]

TROUBLE

I see big trouble here.

1 she wants you to get rid of the vette.

2 you are moving .

3 you are moving in with the inlaws.

I think we all know why she wants you to get rid of the vette,,,, control.

Bet your moving because she want to move closer to her parents, not good.

Moving in with the inlaws, that is really big trouble! My daughter and son in law moved in with us for awhile. It is NOT a good thing to do for any length of time.. Have you ever visited there for a week ? You think there will be issues about the number of cars in the drive? How do you think they will feel when your living with them and have a new Jeep in the drive that you are paying for instead of your own place to live.

Keep the Vette! Don't move unless you have a place of your own. I realize that I don't know all the reasons for moving but everything I have seen you post looks like you have a very controlling girl there. What is apparent is she does this on the sly. You are on the edge of losing your self respect on this.
Whatever you do , KEEP THE VETTE! get a cheap used Jeep.

Rants by an old fart that has been there done that.

Glenn

 

[JEFNLSA]

Jeep vs Vette....two different animals. If you plan on your driving enjoyment being done off-road then the Jeep is the way to go BUT if it is to be done on mostly paved roads, DUDE KEEP THE VETTE! My .02 has spoken.

 

[vett boy]

Keep the vette trade the woman.

 

[B17Crew]

It's first where I learned the kinship of the wave when I drove my first jeep.

The decision is not made yet. we still have a little more discussion to have.
(but suppose I can't find a buyer for the vette? )

You could always forget to place the classified ad for it.

B17Crew

 

[DRTH VTR]

I don't think that any of us is in any position to advise someone to dump his wife. Many people don't understand the Corvette thing. To most people, a car is a means to get from "A" to "B". The car has value because of its function. As much as I would like her to enjoy the Corvette, my wife just doesn't get it. Fortunately, she knows that I like it and that is good enough for her. But I think that 87blackroxi asked about keeping the 'Vette, not about keeping his wife. Besides, she is a babe!

 

[JOE BYRNE]

Go with your gut

Go with your gut. We are moving south in about 21 months and Im going to be in the same boat. Have a 2003 Ford FX4 that is beautiful. She already mentioned that it might be a good idea to think about a new truck before we leave (thats cool) She also mentioned that selling the Vette (not so cool) would give us (she said us) a little bit more moneyso I (she said I) could but some toys for the new truck? I have a bit more time than you so all you can do is go with your Gut and have a beer.

The new Rubicon is awesome!!!

:confused

 

[JJS]

We're on our 4th Jeep - we currently have a 2001 Cherokee (wife), and a 2005 Liberty Renegade (mine).
Jeep VS Vette? C'mon, man!

 

[BruceBed]

Get a beater, beat the wife (girl), kick the dog but never get rid of the vette. I didn't drive mine for 8 years, but I always knew it was "their". You'll miss it the moment it's gone. A dream is easy to chase, but harder to catch. Many men have sold there toys to take care of obligations. It sounds like you have options, use them wisely. Some women are threatened by the idea of a man having a passion-especially if it's a Corvettte.

 

[JOE BYRNE]

Very well put. I have sold a few cars over the years that I still regret selling

 

[JJS]

Hey, you gotta do what's best for your situation. Like you said, C4's are going cheap these days, and yeah, you'll probably be able to pick one up cheap down the line.
After I posted I noticed someone said something about dumping a wife? Hey, they're only cars. If I HAD to, I could sell mine in a minute and never look back knowing it was something I HAD to do. I mean I love the vette, but you gotta have your priorities in order. Good luck with your move and your decision. -John

 

[gmhowe]

and in Missouri you have to pay Personal Property Tax on your cars. keep the vette

 

[1stiff84]

Sell the car, save your cash, buy your house as quickly as possible, and give yourself a housewarming gift that fits nicely in your new garage.

 

[gmjunkie]

I see big trouble here.

1 she wants you to get rid of the vette.

2 you are moving .

3 you are moving in with the inlaws.

I think we all know why she wants you to get rid of the vette,,,, control.

Bet your moving because she want to move closer to her parents, not good.

Moving in with the inlaws, that is really big trouble! My daughter and son in law moved in with us for awhile. It is NOT a good thing to do for any length of time.. Have you ever visited there for a week ? You think there will be issues about the number of cars in the drive? How do you think they will feel when your living with them and have a new Jeep in the drive that you are paying for instead of your own place to live.

Keep the Vette! Don't move unless you have a place of your own. I realize that I don't know all the reasons for moving but everything I have seen you post looks like you have a very controlling girl there. What is apparent is she does this on the sly. You are on the edge of losing your self respect on this.
Whatever you do , KEEP THE VETTE! get a cheap used Jeep.

Rants by an old fart that has been there done that.

Glenn

Make that Two Old Farts Glenn!! I've Been through this kinda thing Before!!!!! And If I had Not Sold My First Vette because of a Women,I would still have a 1968 L88 Roadster with both top's!! And Yes I Sold it because SHE wanted to Live closer to Momma,Big Mistake !!!!! Cause then You Have TWO wives, and the one you aren't even Doinking is calling the Shots,and you have no Control!! Live'n with Outlaw's Sucks!!!!!! You'll end up in Jail, mark my words on the Calender 3/23/06 7:24 pm. Junk Warned you from a guest computer at Houston Hobby Hilton!! :crazy

 

[John '85]

You do not deserve to have a Corvette. Go wash the dishes and do what your wife and in-laws tell you to do.
Sell it to a man who who will enjoy it.

enough said.

 

[87blackroxi]

I don't think that any of us is in any position to advise someone to dump his wife. Many people don't understand the Corvette thing. To most people, a car is a means to get from "A" to "B". The car has value because of its function. As much as I would like her to enjoy the Corvette, my wife just doesn't get it. Fortunately, she knows that I like it and that is good enough for her. But I think that 87blackroxi asked about keeping the 'Vette, not about keeping his wife. Besides, she is a babe!

Thank you much. The other posts are pretty harsh saying dump the girl. I understand mostly they're in jest, but hey ease up.
You're right, she doesn't understand it, and that's ok. Is it not said that we fear what we don't know?

So, we had dinner tonight. We talked. I explained to her from the bottom from my heart how difficult it would be to part with the vette.
Don't get me wrong, I would love the jeep. But after reading the posts today, seeing everyone's passion that I share, and taking the 30 minute drive home in the vette, I was open and honest about selling it.

The result was a no way on keeping the vette and buying an old beater jeep. However, after much debate, we did come to an understanding. I could keep the vette and sell the third car. But the money from the car will be used for the move and to pay off some of her debt. So I keep the vette!

Now the tough part. I will have to finance a winter car. But it does fall into good timing. When I move to missouri in May I will be able to drive the vette all summer long until bad weather is close, allowing me to save for the house and for a winter vehicle. The only stipulation is: We have to both agree on what my winter vehicle is. So I can accept that.
I could tell overall she's ok with the decisions, but it bothered her a little still. But as you married folks know: You may win the battle, but you always let your lady win the war!

So I did have a few Sam Adams secretly celebrating my victory to be able to keep Roxi. And I really am happy she understood my love for the vette, even if it is just a little.

I may not be getting my jeep, but I can always drive old Roxi which is sure to erase any memory of a jeep.

Shane

 

[87blackroxi]

You do not deserve to have a Corvette. Go wash the dishes and do what your wife and in-laws tell you to do.
Sell it to a man who who will enjoy it.

enough said.

Thanks for the kind words.

And you do not deserve to judge people you don't know!
(read my post prior to this)

 

[Scott Winebarger]

WOW,
I leave for lunch and the wolves attack!
Now I understand I am part of a corvette community and that I have always wanted a corvette since I was a kid and that I have one now. But prior to the vette I have always owned 4wd vehicles, predominantly jeeps. SO I am torn here.
A couple of the other factors involved here are that I am moving in with her parents in St. luois until we save for a house. With that being said, If I keep the vette, that puts us at 5 vehicles in all. So the pressure is there as well, her parents aren't excited about it. Also we have discussed this a little bit, even just when I was at lunch we talked about it. So it's an ongoing process. I am 50/50 right now.
I know I will truely miss the vette, But I truely know I will love off roading again. So it's a catch 22.
Granted she is not a huge fan of the vette, but she understands my passion for it and respects that. I just don't have that respect from the parents. And i will be living under their roof for up to a year.
So if I do sell the vette I will at least drive something I will enjoy.

And yes I know secretly in the back of my mind, I probably won't get another vette for at least 10-20 years. But I am almost ok with that. Vehicles come and go. But when you truely find a lady that is your soul-mate, that's hard to replace. That is one of the most important things in this equation that is making my decision.

Let me know when you get to town , I am about 40 min from St. Louis .

 

[JOE BYRNE]

Good decision

 

[78SilvAnniv]

When Kenny and I first got married, I guess I "hated" the 'vette. I was after him to get rid of it. After the first year of marriage, he began driving my car and made me drive the 'vette.
You know what?
I fell in love! I love the power, I love the attention I get and I love the looks of the car. When the original engine blew, I saved my own money from a part time job to pay for a crate engine and its installation. He was so impressed with my dedication that he signed the pink over to me for my birthday that year.
Several points about this 'vette that I like:
It is paid for and has been paid for since shortly after we were married.
I know EVERYTHING that has been done to it for the last 15 years.

This January, we bought an older Jeep for Kenny. JEEPERS. That's what we call it and we got plates that say that, though with only 6 letters.
BTW, it is paid for, too.

I'm glad that you will be keeping your 'vette, though I must say that the issue will probably arise again in the future...(since she has been after you for 2.5 years)...and only you can make that decision. If you have to give it up, do it for a DAMM GOOD REASON, not because your partner doesn't 'like' it. I do think it would be a good idea to examine your reasons for keeping the vette and letting your wife know them. Not that the vette is more important...just that the vette is a part of who you are and who she fell in love with. Assure her that the vette will never be a threat to her.
Surely she has something she loves/enjoys and would understand why giving the vette up would be difficult.
Heidi