What's the missus reckon?

[My poor XF]

Girlfriend doesn't get it but has no problem with it, even buys mods. She bought my dual zone conversion and some of the fairmont trims.

I'm trying to talk her into an Xr8 ute but she doesn't want a ute.

(guess the sedan will have to do)

[93EB_SXR6]

Mine had the wisdom to show me how much money I was wasting on mods.
It was ridiculous once I stopped and thought about it.

That being said, she doesn't care what I do with cars (doesn't really interest her).
I'm a musician, she loves the music I play but she gives me my own time to play/write it with my fellow band members.

She's not a bad sort, I've installed a stereo in her car though - she was pretty pleased about that

[2011G6E]

She loves cars. Not to the extent I do, but she still enjoys driving them.
We just bought an old ute to replace our little Morris Minor which we sold. I was trolling Ebay looking at utes, and said to her that a Kingswood would be good, as there seemed to be plenty about and prices were reasonable, parts were cheap and plentiful, and they looked good done up.
I spotted a V8 WB, and was humming and hahhing about it, and she looked at it and said "Just buy it before someone else does!". I said "It's a V8 you know", and she said "So?".

Now in the yard outside sits an '82 WB ute with lowered suspension, new brakes, a 253 V8 with mild cam, extractors, and a Holley, and a shift-kitted auto. I said to her that it needs a coat of paint and a couple of tiny rust touch ups, but nothing major and that the interior needs retrimming. She said she's going to redo that, and when I pointed out the busted and butchered plastic fascia on the GTS dash, she said "Well buy a new fascia off that ad on Ebay you showed me...we're going to have this ute for quite a while aren't we...and I want it to look nice when I'm driving it".

I think I'll keep her.

[tex]

I seriously feel bad for you guys that have been burnt, it doesn't have to be that way!

Keep looking, you will find a partner that will accept and support your pass time, your passions.

[Tuddy200]

What Missus? LOL

Spending too much money and time on my car to worry about finding one of them!

Oh well, means more to spend on the car that should eventually impress one of them, yeah?

[302 XC]

The minister here,was soooooo against my past time of holdens
"No Holdens in this yard, Fords or nothin"
Couldnt have nothin so theres a few fords in the yard
Best move i ever done, but dont tell her that

[Windsor342ci]

Well like alot of guys here Ive also hit jackpot!
A couple of times Im discussed selling the project car and the 4wd and buy a respectable work car along the lines on an Audi or something, and her overwhelming disappoint was enough to make me snap out of it. Her feelings of the V8 is amazing! When we went on the AutoTech track day I dont think Ive seen her that happy.
With the wedding plans shes more happy to make me decided on flowers, colours, location etc as long as she got the car she wanted. Hahahhahaha!!

So lucky I think indeed

[nipper575]

I guess my car has always been my missus, haha. (Yeah, that's ****in sad).

[Ibrox90]

Mines into fast cars, but only if they "look pretty".

And anything old is ugly (yes including Coupe's , Dodge chargers and Vette stingrays)

Except a Chev Impala......because its on supernatural *Rolls eyes* Having said that I could live with an SS impala

[fordfreak1]

my missus just gave me a voucher to help buy some tools for me.

if you have a missus thats not supportive of what you do, show her the door. im always supportive of her hobbies etc etc. win win.

she loves my ute so thats all that matters.

[SSD-85]

As long as our lifestyle is maintained, I do as I please with my Fords. No question.

[Ben73]

Mine said she is going to keep her Toyota echo forever because it's a good car apparently. So yeah she is not into cars. But she doesn't care what I do either.

I have taught her a bit about cars. She now knows the basics which I am happy with. Before she didn't even know different car makes.

[Zero_PSI]

My missus loves it when she gets involved. But when she's not, she hates it.

[Cam]

Well I am still very much in the "honeymoon" stage having only been seeing my missus for a few months, first time she got in my car she told me it was sexy... it was a good start..

Since we've been together she's never whinged that I've spent entire days working on the car, and is always there as an expert tool passer! As yet no complaints about the sometimes "faulty right foot" that seems to make the car reach the speed limit quickly..

This weekend she topped up her coolant, replaced her air filter and watched me replace her spark plus and do an oil change. Progress is good!

She even asked me if we can make her car sexy... can you make a white 2001 auto 1.6L laser Sedan sexy??

[Bunyip04]

Originally Posted by Cam

Well I am still very much in the "honeymoon" stage having only been seeing my missus for a few months, first time she got in my car she told me it was sexy... it was a good start..

Since we've been together she's never whinged that I've spent entire days working on the car, and is always there as an expert tool passer! As yet no complaints about the sometimes "faulty right foot" that seems to make the car reach the speed limit quickly..

This weekend she topped up her coolant, replaced her air filter and watched me replace her spark plus and do an oil change. Progress is good!

She even asked me if we can make her car sexy... can you make a white 2001 auto 1.6L laser Sedan sexy??

That's grouse!!! Haha.

I didn't actually expect this thread to take off!! Keep the replies comin!!!

[coupecouple04]

Originally Posted by Cam

Well I am still very much in the "honeymoon" stage having only been seeing my missus for a few months, first time she got in my car she told me it was sexy... it was a good start..

Since we've been together she's never whinged that I've spent entire days working on the car, and is always there as an expert tool passer! As yet no complaints about the sometimes "faulty right foot" that seems to make the car reach the speed limit quickly..

This weekend she topped up her coolant, replaced her air filter and watched me replace her spark plus and do an oil change. Progress is good!

She even asked me if we can make her car sexy... can you make a white 2001 auto 1.6L laser Sedan sexy??

My mates analogy is they will do everything and anything to win the heavyweight title like a champion boxer but once they win the title the interest starts to fade.

I can't complain about my wife she manages to buy me something car related every birthday ,Christmas and Fathers day.

[Ibrox90]

Originally Posted by Cam

Well I am still very much in the "honeymoon" stage having only been seeing my missus for a few months, first time she got in my car she told me it was sexy... it was a good start..

Since we've been together she's never whinged that I've spent entire days working on the car, and is always there as an expert tool passer! As yet no complaints about the sometimes "faulty right foot" that seems to make the car reach the speed limit quickly..

This weekend she topped up her coolant, replaced her air filter and watched me replace her spark plus and do an oil change. Progress is good!

She even asked me if we can make her car sexy... can you make a white 2001 auto 1.6L laser Sedan sexy??

Sure you can

http://www.gtautostyle.com.au/ford/LaserRB.jpg

and mine is apparently keen for me to put herrod cams in the car

[302 XC]

Originally Posted by coupecouple04

My mates analogy is they will do everything and anything to win the heavyweight title like a champion boxer but once they win the title the interest starts to fade.

Absolute gold !!!

Gee there seems to be a few lads missing around here
"She who must be obeyed" holding back replies ???

[duaned]

My missus doesn't mind me spending a little hard earned on things for the car that can be justified, but things I want (and have replaced) that didn't need replacing (std to slotted rotors for example) need some negotiation. Allowing her to purchase some jewellery always seems to do the trick!

[Geez Louise]

the replies in this thread! I have no issue with how much Jack spends on the cars, in fact, I think in the past year or so, I have spent more than double what he has on my car.

[Yellow_Festiva]

My wife has NFI about cars. When I was explaining technical specs between cars when we were car shopping she said she liked 'the red one' lol.

Anyway.... she knows I'm a car nutter. That was confirmed earlier this year while on a European trip. Went to Turin, Italy and visited the Automotive Museum there We went in as a group (Myself, wife, mum, sis, cousin and uncle). I exited 3 hrs later - 2 hrs after them. They waited for me in the coffee shop there and she made sure no one tried to call me to 'hurry me up' as she knew I was in Automotive heaven. (Hey, I did the Sound of Music tour with her in Salzburg with no complaints) so fair's fair lol.

Anyway, she went back to the hotel and that night secretly booked this for my birthday:

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...hlight=ferrari

I'm a lucky man ;)

[Bunyip04]

Originally Posted by duaned

My missus doesn't mind me spending a little hard earned on things for the car that can be justified, but things I want (and have replaced) that didn't need replacing (std to slotted rotors for example) need some negotiation. Allowing her to purchase some jewellery always seems to do the trick!

I just tell her for e.g my rotors are ***** so I'm going to replace them, but put better ones on for safety as Well!
Which is true anyways.

[kaniSS]

Originally Posted by ego gtp

my wife is incredible, doesnt mind my passion gets up at 6 am every sat and sun morning to cook my breakfast after i get home from work comes with me to all the cruises and shows, wouldnt change her for anything else on this planet she is the best cheers gary

Great indication that she loves you. Same with my wife...

[blueoval]

All you blokes are lucky. It must be a great feeling to have a woman willing to accept your car passion for what it is.

Myself, well....My wife has reluctantly let me spend countless $$$ on cars over the years. To the point now, that it annoys her, but she knows it makes me happy.

She has never been against it, but never been for it either. Her idea on cars is 'a car is a car'. She never had any family that was into cars, and could never understand the passion. But felt that if it made me happy, then it was good, and I sincerely thank her for that. She does wish I'd grow out of it though, and to some extent I am lessening my love for cars as I get older for other pursuits that we both can enjoy. I have found great enjoyment in that of late as I can share something with her rather than it be all about what I want.

The way I see it, it's fantastic when your other half respects what you love even if they don't understand it or dislike it, but it's even better when they also can share an interest in doing something with you as they like to know they can enjoy being with you without fighting for attention.

[Carrie On]

Originally Posted by Sox

I'm in the same boat as these blokes.
I'm self employed, work from home and business is obviously a little quiter than usual right now. She's the main bread winner and still raking the $$ in.
I still get to play with the toys as I please, $$ permitting.
She's up early very morning for work, I'm in bed a little longer.
On the weekend, I'm up first, she then gets up and makes breakfast.
She cooks, cleans, and pretty much looks after the household.
I mow the lawn.

We have 3.5 cars, and 4 motorbikes, and 2 dirtbikes.

We met at Eastern Creek on a motorbike track day, she was there with her Ducati, as was I.
Early in the piece it was discovered neither of us want kids. We got married shortly after. Our celebrant wedding cost $180.
It's been 13 years since we met and things are still rosy.

I think I hit the jackpot.
I feel sorry for the lads who haven't though.

You sir may well be the luckiest bloke that ever lived. good on ya.

[MGGT RAA]

My mrs car is faster than mine LOL

[TZENU]

My Mrs made sure that I had the car resprayed and interior redone for our wedding....

I took her to Heathcote for the AFF nats and after finishing the solo out on the pad, she she wanted to see more.. When I told her that the engine is tired and that I shouldn't push my luck, her response was you break it we fix it.....!

[jcxr]

Originally Posted by TZENU

My Mrs made sure that I had the car resprayed and interior redone for our wedding....

I took her to Heathcote for the AFF nats and after finishing the solo out on the pad, she she wanted to see more.. When I told her that the engine is tired and that I shouldn't push my luck, her response was you break it we fix it.....!

Well, go and break it ya girl. lol

[Sox]

Originally Posted by Carrie On

You sir may well be the luckiest bloke that ever lived. good on ya.

Thanks mate, I certainly don't have a lot to complain about.

[LANKY 1]

Originally Posted by Tuddy200

What Missus? LOL

Spending too much money and time on my car to worry about finding one of them!

Oh well, means more to spend on the car that should eventually impress one of them, yeah?

Originally Posted by nipper575

I guess my car has always been my missus, haha. (Yeah, that's ****in sad).

Yeah ditto