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02-03-2012, 10:20 AM | #1 |
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I had to get your opinions. My wife and I are looking to get rid of her Jetta (great daily car BTW). Since the buyer that was interested is basically on board to pay us this Sat. she and I went out to take a look at several BMW's (she wanted a Benz C250, but I would like to keep it in the family). As we got there my attention was directly on the new X3. AWD, decent design, great for a young woman, and it's an SUV (the main reason I wanted it...especially to the DMV locals out there...you remember "Carmageddon" last year?). She screams "Hell No". If she is going to "have to" drive a BMW she said she is not putting her butt in anything other than a 328xi coupe. I think it would be at the height of stupidity to have two 3 series sports cars (I know the M3 is so much more, but wording it this way makes my point come across a lot better). Am I the one that's unreasonable here? Not to be a a prick or anything, but it's not like she's out there making the money to "have to" drive a BMW. |
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I was in a somewhat similar situation a few years ago with my wife. She had a Passat, which was pretty awful in the winters here, and I wanted to get her in an SUV. We settled on a gently used X3 (fully loaded), and she LOVES it. Granted, she also wanted to be in an SUV, which it sounds like your wife does not.
Yes, I do think it's stupid to have 2 sports coupes as the only 2 cars in your "garage". Also, NEVER bring up the fact that you're the one working for the $$ to pay for the cars. That is a very bad idea. |
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02-03-2012, 10:46 AM | #3 |
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Let her drive what she wants. The 328xi is still AWD so there is no issue with winter conditions.
Do you want the extra cargo capacity in the X3 for a specific reason? Why not get the MB? This sort of attitude will soon lead to her becoming your ex-wife, in which case she'll use your money to buy whatever she wants anyway |
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I know not to bring up the money issue, it's just seems to me that her logic is conjured up in the land of Narnia. |
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02-03-2012, 11:01 AM | #5 |
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You should take her to test drive the new X3 with the bigger motor AND the M Sport package. I think she'll be pleasantly surprised by its performance
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The extra space in the X3 is nice and it's the fact that it is an SUV. It just felt more secure. And the MB is an even bigger "NO" in my opinion than the 328xi because it's not only a coupe, but available only in 2wd. |
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Think about all the things your wife does for you and your family, and then attempt to put a monetary value on that. There is so much that I could say, but I think it's best that I hold back. Instead, I'll leave you with these wise words: Happy Wife, Happy Life.
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So if you feel it is so necessary, why don't you get the SUV and let her have her sporty car?
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Happy wife Happy life...I'm with you on that. I know my wife does a lot. Well...we have no kids...she goes to dental school...and I make dinner most nights.............hmmmmmmm....carry the 2........... I'm just kidding. A guy can vent can't he? |
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I am curious why she was perfectly happy with the idea of a C250 (not to mention the Jetta), but won't entertain any BMW besides a coupe. Did you ask her that?
Having said that - assuming she can provide something resembling a rational answer re: the above, which I suppose might be asking a lot depending on her personality - I wouldn't give her too much flack about what she wants to drive. I don't see the problem with two coupes in the family, assuming you don't have a bunch of kids or a catering business or something else that would make that situation pretty ridiculous. Also, to be honest, considering an SUV because of a storm that happened last year and is unlikely to be repeated again any time soon is sort of silly. If you buy an SUV, buy it because you need the utility, not because of some rare weather pattern. Regarding keeping it in the family - have you thought about a Mini? Although techincally an SUV, the Countryman is a very compact 5-door with great utility and lots of nice features. Women tend to love them, so she might very well be interested if you take her to look at one. Quote:
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If you really want the SUV, you're going to have to make her think it was her idea to choose it. |
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328XI FTW!! Get your wife WHATEVER she wants! as long as it's a BMW
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If you get her what SHE wants, then you won't have to listen to endless bitching every time she drives it lol.
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Get her the MERCEDES. That's what she wants anyway, who cares what YOU want. Are you going to be driving her car daily? Nope, she is. So get her the car she wants. You must be new...
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