Well, my vette is for sale!

[Daryllawman]

Keep the Vette.....Toss the Idea of a SUV ( gas hog )....you will wish you had it back and as you are driving the SUV, the VETTES keep coming, and coming and coming and you keep waving and they Ignore you.....scrub the Idea of the suv.....JURY is in ........

 

[WhalePirot]

Keep you BOTH happy

It's always best to keep your lady vehicle-happy, but there is a line to draw. I say keep the Vette, but have her understand (and you try to keep it so) that it is not the money pit or affair she sees it as. You might have to go for a while with the car as-is; no new wheels or exhaust or whatever.

It is nice to have two cars that can seat more than two, with kids. That way the constant 'problem' of "that darned two-seater" doesn't arise. You may want something 'nicer' than the older Saturn if you go out with other couples, too. Insurance and other costs make the car toy expensive.
Warranty or no, I am years from considering any Korean car. I don't need a car in the shop, no matter who pays for it. Carefully research the reliability of ANY car; Jeeps included. Check the employee pricing on Saturns, if you want an SUV. The sales slump makes new cars quite financially attractive, over lease returns, used or former rentals. Many folks like the high sitting seats for improved visibility. Maybe she'd be happy with a new Saturn SUV.

The best car is one that is not a month cash alligator. I have spreadsheets for each of my cars that break our month ownership costs. They show the shift from depreciation to maintenance costs, but lessen with the right car choice. For a car-guy like me, it helps keep the urges at bay. My wife accepts my car passion, but it cannot take oo much toll on family chores and needs.

 

[lbitp37]

IMHO, you will be sorry U sold it, & probably won't get $5.7K for it.
Put it in storage for a while, buy the SUV!
Good luck.

 

[Philzer]

Too bad if it must be, but with respect to your partner, what is she going to drive? Last I heard most of America requires two vehicles and a vacation.

I note this not to intend a suggestion any uneven handling of a difficult decision between yourself and your future spouse.... but retaining your Vette may be the equivalent of a low cost vacation. Think of it as a time-share.

Once you let it go, unless your ongoing payment and cost of operation are excessive for your income, it will be sorely missed for many years. I would agree that your family/spouse come first, but it took many years for me to find as much satisfaction as owning my first one. A decade went by before I could "afford it" again.

Good luck and best wishes.

 

[Larry's Yellow Rdstr]

Shane,

Things seem to have worked out okay and I'm glad for both of you. Your SO is VERY pretty but I guess you noticed that.

 

[87blackroxi]

Shane,

Things seem to have worked out okay and I'm glad for both of you. Your SO is VERY pretty but I guess you noticed that.

She is a keeper and a looker! We talked about the vette and life and everything worked out.
I love those Italian women! She cooks, cleans, and does it all looking pretty for me

 

[mfi]

After reading all this I know believe there is hope. I went through hell to get my car. Almost got divorced over the issue, last week as a matter of fact. It's good to see that you have an understanding woman. These aren't just cars (whatever make they are) these are a way of life or part of it anyway. Don't sell anything that means a lot to you. I sold my 72 GTO and have regretted it for 10 years.