How did you convince your significant other that buying an S2000 was a good idea?
02-23-2018, 06:33 AM
#21
My wife was on board as far as getting rid of the prius, which was my daily, and getting a new car. So, I just kind of mentioned one evening that instead of spending all the money on a new car this time, I was going to buy an older very low mileage used Honda for a lot less. No worries.
I came home with my first S.
I came home with my first S.
Son replies, but Dad, I did.
02-23-2018, 08:12 AM
#22
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In my opinion, this is the time to do this. But my money is also her money, and when I mentioned buying even an older one (higher miles, whatever) for $10,000-$12,000, it didn't go well. We haven't bought a house yet because we're waiting until we're married, but buying another car isn't going to change our budget or timeframe on that.
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02-23-2018, 12:27 PM
#23
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You didn't really say she has a problem with it or would have a problem with it in the original post.
You have little debt and are comfortable with money. You are having kids in 2+ years. It won't change housing plans.
I don't see any reason why you shouldn't buy it if money really isn't an issue. YOLO!
You have little debt and are comfortable with money. You are having kids in 2+ years. It won't change housing plans.
I don't see any reason why you shouldn't buy it if money really isn't an issue. YOLO!
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02-23-2018, 04:13 PM
#25
My baby told me "You only live once, you work hard and you can afford it." Then she called around and found a brand new one in a dealership. We went out to see it the next day and I bought it off the showroom floor, picked it up and drove it home the very next day. 
02-23-2018, 04:27 PM
#26
I never discussed it with my wife, I just bought the car and brought it home. I figured it was easier to ask for forgiveness rather than permission. My wife and I were married for 15 plus years at the time, one young child. My wife and I still laugh about it to this day, it makes for good conversations with our friends when my wife tells them the story of me rolling into the garage with a new car and I describe the look on her face, lol.
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02-23-2018, 04:28 PM
#27
If I was engaged to a woman who went off & bought a $10,000+ toy without discussing it with me (which is what an S2000 is), I'm 100% ending things. I sincerely feel bad for any woman you ever date.
02-23-2018, 06:52 PM
#28
Not to be that guy, but just live a little. You have the money, spend it and enjoy your life. What good is that money doing in the bank account?
It's like a $10-$15k purchase nowadays. In this day, that's pretty much nothing. Once you buy a house, that's as much as a new kitchen. You're not buying a 100k Porsche.
If you're really dying for one, sell your Altima. The S is a great daily driver and more reliable than almost anything on the road. Before I bought the S, I had a pretty uncontrollable addiction to the car. I couldn't imagine not driving it. If I was about to marry someone that wouldn't support that I wouldn't marry them.
It's like a $10-$15k purchase nowadays. In this day, that's pretty much nothing. Once you buy a house, that's as much as a new kitchen. You're not buying a 100k Porsche.
If you're really dying for one, sell your Altima. The S is a great daily driver and more reliable than almost anything on the road. Before I bought the S, I had a pretty uncontrollable addiction to the car. I couldn't imagine not driving it. If I was about to marry someone that wouldn't support that I wouldn't marry them.
02-24-2018, 06:12 AM
#30
I never discussed it with my wife, I just bought the car and brought it home. I figured it was easier to ask for forgiveness rather than permission. My wife and I were married for 15 plus years at the time, one young child. My wife and I still laugh about it to this day, it makes for good conversations with our friends when my wife tells them the story of me rolling into the garage with a new car and I describe the look on her face, lol.