The lesser of two evils?(venting)

[Troy]

I'm supposed to start working on the 68 Dart this summer and that car is going to cost me an easy 50 grand to do it up properly.

Not to derail the topic but you're going to put $50k into a Dart? I could see that if it were a Hemi (or possibly a big block GTS if it were all numbers matching). Many guys here have a lot less than $50k in their Chargers. Heck, most Chargers are barely worth half of that so it makes no logical sense to spend that kind of money and take a HUGE loss if you're ever forced to sell. Of course that's my opinion although it's based on the fact that I currently have four old Mopars and four newer vehicles to take care of. I seriously doubt if I'll have more than $20-25k in any one of them.

As for your girlfriend, perhaps she has a point. Sometimes it's a good idea to re-evaluate your priorities. However, as others have stated, you need to determine if she's looking out for your best interests or if she's being controlling. One is a good thing and the other could be very, very bad. Believe me, it's harder to find a great woman than it is to find a great Charger (partially because you often need a great woman to be allowed to own a Charger). I'm single but I'd be willing to give up a few cars for the right situation. I know I won't be able to support my car habit with a wife and kids. Not that I would give them up if forced but I realistically know that I don't have time as it is and I'm willing to negotiate.

Troy

[TUFCAT]

I always like to read Troy's posts - - 'caus he always nails it - right on Dude! 

[TUFCAT]

By the way, I'm not trying to be insensitive to the subject matter, I just happen to agree with Troy and the others about "moderation".  Now, whether or not the girlfireind also needs a little tune-up - - who knows? 

[Khyron]

Girlfriend and not a wife....


dig a ditch and bury the bi.... ummm, dump her, not worth it.


Now for a wife, it would be differently, it's about compromise. Now, you may be a better person then I am. But it there is no ring, I'm not making that big a change. Just remember, you may loose half your stuff, but so will she.

[Silver R/T]

If she loves you she'll let you have any car you want (that you can afford) if she's REAL nice she'll even buy it for you

[daves68]

This sounds eerily familiar. Been there/ done that. Trust me - this will only be the beginning of what you will be giving up. Help her pack, then start looking around for a gal that appreciates your hobby and respects you as a person. Frankly, she doesn't seem to give a rats a$$ about you. All about her.

[Dude]

Dude,

Get your sheiss together.

[73dodge]

I gave up my 71 Road Runner before I got married to raise money for the wedding. Wish I had that car back...............

But in a marriage you give and take my wife puts up with my Charger and I put up with buying expensive furniture, she never complains about my Charger taking up space in the garage and has learned to deal with it. I put up with allot because I love her and she loves me.

When the woman says dump the cars or I leave and take 1/2 of everything, what do you think the 1/2 she takes will be the good stuff you own and she will leave you with the trash? To me if a woman resorts to issuing threats then you need to rethink your commitment to her. Love for another person does not involve threats or ultimatums that's not love my friend thats slavery. 

And also think about this who to say she won't take 1/2 of the cars you currently own? If I know women she will take the ones she thinks means the most to you. Then drive them straight to a junkyard to have them CRUSHED. She sees them as a rival and will seek to destroy her rivals.


But on the other hand YOU need to start thinking about priorities you need to sit an evaluate your situation when it comes to cars. Is it really practical to have that many cars? Man pick out the three that mean the most and for me that would be the 68 Charger 68 Dart and the road runner keep one to drive and sell the other 2 and then put the cars away. Or even decide on ONE that would be worth the most money and keep it for the long run and then sell the rest and then hide the money you make hide from the sale hide the one car that you keep and kick her to the curb.