What would you DO?

Nate@IND · 06-03-2011, 01:38 PM

SUB-ZERO · 06-03-2011, 01:41 PM

By two matching IPADs and have hers engraved with something nice.

-SZ

avex8 · 06-03-2011, 01:47 PM

just give her few G's every month and let her buy what ever she wants. So she won't bother you with your money!

at least that's what i do

GnokGnik · 06-03-2011, 01:52 PM

Lol, this shouldn't be a question. Spend it on her and later on, when a more substantial amount of $$$ is involved, get a supercharger for your M3

and she would be less likely to object.

Miami M3 · 06-03-2011, 01:56 PM

Definitely a test. First get her something, then get yourself something small for the car or just put the rest away. Little known fact in the M3 community, but money doesn't actually go bad if you put it away (besides inflation).

Franken///M · 06-03-2011, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by GnokGnik

Lol, this shouldn't be a question. Spend it on her and later on, when a more substantial amount of $$$ is involved, get a supercharger for your M3

and she would be less likely to object.

Listen to this man!

I've been with my wife 6 years and if you marry a good one when you are both financially stable presents will flow your way. I hardly buy anything for myself...but it goes both ways. She has been gone the last week for training and when she gets home she will have a couple surprises.

Franken///M · 06-03-2011, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate@IND

Yeah, I would rather buy local if possible

. At some point when I'm back in the states I'll have to drop by IND. Maybe next year when I move back to the states. I still have family in the western suburbs.

avex8 · 06-03-2011, 02:03 PM

what kind of surprise

Franken///M · 06-03-2011, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jakerx8

what kind of surprise

at ease

persian54 · 06-03-2011, 02:20 PM

give the money to me

Poppin Fresh · 06-03-2011, 02:23 PM

Treat her and save the rest. You already have a nice car.

James T. Kirk · 06-03-2011, 02:25 PM

This sounds like a very "non-traditional" situation here. Fascinating.
Your lady fiancée gave you money to spend on yourself. Hello, Sugarmama!

Make no mistake THIS IS A TEST whether your fiancée is conscious of it or not.
Be that as it may, I'd spend it on yourself and not be be too submissive about this.

Is she going to be the bread-winner of the family?
If yes, then you're going to have to get used to following her lead (in a financial sense.)
That's perfectly legitimate. I'm not judging.

HOWEVER, not taking the gift and enjoying it for yourself may send a message that you
fear her approval... setting a bad example and tone for the relationship's future.
She probably gave you cash because she still doesn't know you well enough to buy
you something you would like.

Mod your car and enjoy your gift. You can "pay" her back by being a happy and loving fiancée/husband.

Grail05 · 06-03-2011, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SUB-ZERO

By two matching IPADs and have hers engraved with something nice.

-SZ

I like that IDEA.... but we tend to change electronics when things come up. specially iphone and ipad. i tend to buy and sell LOL and get the new one and pay a little. been doing it for years... but i just realized she wants Tiffany necklace... thanks just reminded me on the engraving thingy you mentioned.

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Originally Posted by jakerx8

just give her few G's every month and let her buy what ever she wants. So she won't bother you with your money!

at least that's what i do

yea but its no fun. they will get bored and will get used to it of you giving them money like money runs on fauset. its better when you surprise them or take them shopping girls love it more that way.

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Originally Posted by GnokGnik

Lol, this shouldn't be a question. Spend it on her and later on, when a more substantial amount of $$$ is involved, get a supercharger for your M3

and she would be less likely to object.

supercharger? i dont know i dont see the point and not willing to put 10k plus on a mod. Not practical in my book.

DDS2015 · 06-03-2011, 03:26 PM

Why not spend the money on a nice weekend get away in your nice M3? Then you can both enjoy the car, spend the money on gas, food, hotels, etc.

Or put the money towards your wedding and/or honeymoon?

Don't spend the money just for the sake of spending it though. I mean, if you didn't any mods planned, then don't bother.

LarThaL · 06-03-2011, 03:32 PM

Don't spend money for the sake of spending money. If there is something you've really wanted for your car then do it, otherwise, either save it or do something nice for her.

Grail05 · 06-03-2011, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DDS2015

Why not spend the money on a nice weekend get away in your nice M3? Then you can both enjoy the car, spend the money on gas, food, hotels, etc.

Or put the money towards your wedding and/or honeymoon?

Don't spend the money just for the sake of spending it though. I mean, if you didn't any mods planned, then don't bother.

THANKS thats a pretty good idea/advise. I will just do that... a surprise getaway weekend would be nice. havent had one in almost 2 years.

James T. Kirk · 06-03-2011, 04:03 PM

Yeah... go spend your gift on her. Whatever makes her happy will make you happy, right? That sounds so sweet and friendly.

kindafast · 06-03-2011, 04:21 PM

Take it to a track

Seattle S65B40 · 06-03-2011, 04:25 PM

Sounds like wifey's ballin, so she probably already has everything she needs.

I say spend it! Put it in the car, buy some new golf clubs, get some new clothes, go to vegas with your boys and buy them all a prosty. I'm sure she would be OK with that as long as you behave... haha

Mr. ///M3 RD · 06-03-2011, 04:26 PM

How much money are we talking about?

I recommend you tell her "Babe it is just not enough to get one of My dream cars here have a peek" so ... unless you have more of the green stuff lets just go on a nice weekend get away trip

OC3 · 06-03-2011, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Rolf-Dieter

How much money are we talking about?

^this

Grail05 · 06-03-2011, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by James T. Kirk

Yeah... go spend your gift on her. Whatever makes her happy will make you happy, right? That sounds so sweet and friendly.

seems like you are one lonely boy... once you get older you will understand..

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Originally Posted by kindafast

Take it to a track

retired on track after getting the ///M3... did that on my S2K...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seattle S65B40

Sounds like wifey's ballin, so she probably already has everything she needs.

I say spend it! Put it in the car, buy some new golf clubs, get some new clothes, go to vegas with your boys and buy them all a prosty. I'm sure she would be OK with that as long as you behave... haha

well she does have everything, she doesnt really ask for anything but she loves it when i buy her stuff... she collects bags and shoes and she gets that once or twice a year... the shoes is ok... but the bags... they kill me... they aint cheap.. LOL

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolf-Dieter

How much money are we talking about?

I recommend you tell her "Babe it is just not enough to get one of My dream cars here have a peek" so ... unless you have more of the green stuff lets just go on a nice weekend get away trip

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Originally Posted by OC3

^this

not sure if it does matter though... just a thought of her giving me cash is something.... i wanted someone's opinion just a thought what would someone else do?

been with her for almost 6 years and she has done nothing but good, and me being selfish about cars which i love to do IE. modifying it, thought id ask the question what would others do?

ill tell you this ti wasnt 20, 50, 100, or 500, lets just say i can pay for 1 1/2 months of my car payments. which is pretty significant for just out of knowhere or out of the blue. It might not be much for someone but i think its a lot for most.

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GnokGnik Captain 17 Rep 936 Posts Drives: E92 335i, 997 C2S Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Lol, this shouldn't be a question. Spend it on her and later on, when a more substantial amount of $$$ is involved, get a supercharger for your M3 and she would be less likely to object.
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Miami M3 First Lieutenant 28 Rep 323 Posts Drives: 2011.5 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	Definitely a test. First get her something, then get yourself something small for the car or just put the rest away. Little known fact in the M3 community, but money doesn't actually go bad if you put it away (besides inflation). __________________ 2011.5 E92 M3 DCT - Dinan Exhaust - OSS Angel Eyes Blackout - BMW Performance Splitters & Spoiler - Black Grilles - V1 Hardwire
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James T. Kirk Captain of the Enterprise 101 Rep 1,424 Posts Drives: 2011 1 Series M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alpha Quadrant, Sector 001 iTrader: (0)	This sounds like a very "non-traditional" situation here. Fascinating. Your lady fiancée gave you money to spend on yourself. Hello, Sugarmama! Make no mistake THIS IS A TEST whether your fiancée is conscious of it or not. Be that as it may, I'd spend it on yourself and not be be too submissive about this. Is she going to be the bread-winner of the family? If yes, then you're going to have to get used to following her lead (in a financial sense.) That's perfectly legitimate. I'm not judging. HOWEVER, not taking the gift and enjoying it for yourself may send a message that you fear her approval... setting a bad example and tone for the relationship's future. She probably gave you cash because she still doesn't know you well enough to buy you something you would like. Mod your car and enjoy your gift. You can "pay" her back by being a happy and loving fiancée/husband. __________________ 2011 1 Series M Coupe VO M3 vs 1M Comparo Review 2011 M3 E90 DCT ZCP (sold) * 2010 335i Sedan (sold) 2005 M3 Convertible (sold) * 2003 325i Sedan (sold) Last edited by James T. Kirk; 06-03-2011 at 02:49 PM..
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James T. Kirk Captain of the Enterprise 101 Rep 1,424 Posts Drives: 2011 1 Series M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alpha Quadrant, Sector 001 iTrader: (0)	Yeah... go spend your gift on her. Whatever makes her happy will make you happy, right? That sounds so sweet and friendly. __________________ 2011 1 Series M Coupe VO M3 vs 1M Comparo Review 2011 M3 E90 DCT ZCP (sold) * 2010 335i Sedan (sold) 2005 M3 Convertible (sold) * 2003 325i Sedan (sold) Last edited by James T. Kirk; 06-03-2011 at 04:09 PM..
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