Girlfriends
28 May 2003 | 11:55 PM
#32
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For most parts you can just say "one of your mates on scoobynet changed it for a different one and gave you the old one".
I seriously doubt they'll have any idea what the parts should cost
Andy
I seriously doubt they'll have any idea what the parts should cost
Andy
29 May 2003 | 12:09 AM
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For most parts you can just say "one of your mates on scoobynet changed it for a different one and gave you the old one".
BB
29 May 2003 | 07:55 AM
#41
I have to get my mates at work (Contractors) to buy the stuff on their credit cards then I sort them out in cash. No Trace!!
We have to do what we have to do, cos at the end of the day its our Scooby!.
We have to do what we have to do, cos at the end of the day its our Scooby!.
29 May 2003 | 08:08 AM
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When I upraded to the Scoobysport system, I told the wife that the old exhaust would need replacing in the next 6 months anyway (probably
), and that it would be prudent to spend it now, whilst we've got the money, rather than wait and be broke!!
Plus I told the new system cost a load more than I paid for it!
She has dug her heals in about the Prodrive spoiler and 18" wheels
Not too bothered about the wheels, but will keep pushing for the spoiler
She's pretty cool about the whole thing - she even sez that she can now hear me at the bottom of the road (gives her time to get shot of her bit on the side!!!)
Dan
), and that it would be prudent to spend it now, whilst we've got the money, rather than wait and be broke!! Plus I told the new system cost a load more than I paid for it!
She has dug her heals in about the Prodrive spoiler and 18" wheels
Not too bothered about the wheels, but will keep pushing for the spoiler
She's pretty cool about the whole thing - she even sez that she can now hear me at the bottom of the road (gives her time to get shot of her bit on the side!!!
)Dan
29 May 2003 | 08:26 AM
#43
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I was with my girlfriend for 6 years (since I was 17 @ school), we bought a nice big house and then I/We realised it wasn't going to work out between us!!! We split up, and I got 25K from the sale. Bought a nice bachelor pad and an RB5 WR Sport Edition - RIGHT BONUS!!!!!!
DING DONG - THE WITCH IS GONE
No more hassles
DING DONG - THE WITCH IS GONE
No more hassles
29 May 2003 | 11:39 AM
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My girlfriend doesnt care and I am always on about cars, she gets VERY BORED with the subject but she doesnt mind as she gets to drive them. She drove my 400BHP GTR and I practically shat my pants, accelerating flat out, like being in a jet fighter!!!!
Her current favourite is our Nissan Figaro's!! Cant say they are much of a drivers car though!!
Anthony.
Her current favourite is our Nissan Figaro's!! Cant say they are much of a drivers car though!!
Anthony.
29 May 2003 | 11:50 AM
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I'm so glad i'm not alone on this one.
'How much was that' and 'do you really need it' are all the usual comments and the best one, what do you love the most, me or the car.
But the best bit was when i told her i was skint (white lies are allowed with the wife)and forgot that the Bank now sends me a SMS every Monday with my account balances which she viewed, ohh well i've now got to give in and allow the new French Windows.
Ps. Message alert is now on silent.
PPS.Open a SLUSH account on the side that she cant find (It works)
Zippy
[Edited by ZIPPY - 5/29/2003 11:52:03 AM]
'How much was that' and 'do you really need it' are all the usual comments and the best one, what do you love the most, me or the car.
But the best bit was when i told her i was skint (white lies are allowed with the wife)and forgot that the Bank now sends me a SMS every Monday with my account balances which she viewed, ohh well i've now got to give in and allow the new French Windows.
Ps. Message alert is now on silent.
PPS.Open a SLUSH account on the side that she cant find (It works)
Zippy
[Edited by ZIPPY - 5/29/2003 11:52:03 AM]
29 May 2003 | 11:51 AM
#49
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Just buy all your girlies an Impreza - then they'll understand
It's apparently a lower insurance group and the servicing will be easier & cheaper - bonus!
29 May 2003 | 01:42 PM
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Seeing as there's a few people with experience here, how do I convince the missus that my car has been resprayed black, my wheels gold and the lights changed?
Oh, I forgot to mention I got this work done by a 'mate' for £200
Cheers
Matt
Oh, I forgot to mention I got this work done by a 'mate' for £200
Cheers
Matt
29 May 2003 | 02:47 PM
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they all obviously need educating a little to the joys of scoobs then
There's no way that my other half can get away with it since I have internet access to all the bank accounts and credit card statements anyway
There's no way that my other half can get away with it since I have internet access to all the bank accounts and credit card statements anyway
29 May 2003 | 04:01 PM
#54
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Seeing as there's a few people with experience here, how do I convince the missus that my car has been resprayed black, my wheels gold and the lights changed?
P.s. Your warranty's invalid as I've just gone out of Business
29 May 2003 | 04:34 PM
#55
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A7NTY - it's just the issur of the extra £'ks to get a good S2000.
Have to admit that I would prefer the S2000 so there is a bit of variety, and they don't look bad.
I don't care either way - as long as it's not a MGTF! (I expect the S2000 will have miles better residuals, and is in a different class of car)
Have to admit that I would prefer the S2000 so there is a bit of variety, and they don't look bad.
I don't care either way - as long as it's not a MGTF! (I expect the S2000 will have miles better residuals, and is in a different class of car)
01 June 2003 | 01:08 PM
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Use their own logic on them.
My wife will tell me she just saved us a £100 quid cos the shoes she bought were originally £200 but she got 100 off in the sale???
So I tell her what I've just saved every time i get something for the car.
Alas
My wife will tell me she just saved us a £100 quid cos the shoes she bought were originally £200 but she got 100 off in the sale???
So I tell her what I've just saved every time i get something for the car.
Alas
01 June 2003 | 04:07 PM
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I find telling them that you were going to buy it sooner or later and that it was "on sale" works highly effectively. Definitely seems to appeal to some girls logic.
Last girlfriend told me I loved my car more than her. I was completely honest and said "Yes I do. Sorry." She said it was okay, and that'd I'd "grow out of it".
We've split not, but are good friends. I think she's just hanging around to see what happens when I get rid of the car.
Last girlfriend told me I loved my car more than her. I was completely honest and said "Yes I do. Sorry." She said it was okay, and that'd I'd "grow out of it".
We've split not, but are good friends. I think she's just hanging around to see what happens when I get rid of the car.
02 June 2003 | 10:33 AM
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From: Ex Sti5 RA. Evo VI RSX with a couple of mods ;)
Most Girlfriends: Just dont get it. They never will. So just give up trying.
I got a cracking one but I learned that trying to get her exited about scoobs, parts, and modding is like.... well lets put it like this. My dog is more interested.
PS Had my car TEK3ed at the weekend. Told her it was to improve fuel efficiency seemed to work a treat. No third degree questioning.
Did use the old chestnut"this is the last thing I am going to do to the car, Its just how I want it now. (for today!!)"
I got a cracking one but I learned that trying to get her exited about scoobs, parts, and modding is like.... well lets put it like this. My dog is more interested.
PS Had my car TEK3ed at the weekend. Told her it was to improve fuel efficiency seemed to work a treat. No third degree questioning.
Did use the old chestnut"this is the last thing I am going to do to the car, Its just how I want it now. (for today!!)"
02 June 2003 | 10:48 AM
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haha funniest thing i remember was my gf and mum ganging up on me about spending a grand on some car bits one month, then going on to talk about how lovely the new sofa at nearly 2000 ****ing quid was, ill never understand women's logic lol...
still only thing u shud have to keep from your girlfriend is your other girlfriends lol :P
still only thing u shud have to keep from your girlfriend is your other girlfriends lol :P