Did any other husbands have this same experience?

jnkirk1974 · 09-02-2016, 04:05 PM

Okay. So, I normally just go out and get a new car. I've learned in 17 years of marriage that it's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.

So, I went out and got my new 2016 i8. No big deal (so I thought). The payments were very similar to my M6, so I figured I did well.

The wife saw it in the garage and went ape-(you know what).

You would have thought that I purchased a new Lamborghini, McLaren or any other exotic.

I actually that at some point that I'd need to turn it back in and take a MASSIVE financial hit in the process.

Fortunately, she got over it and all is well.

I told her...."honey, it's only a BMW. Big deal."

I guess it just took time for it to settle in.

Looks like I'm still married.

Anyone else?

phoenixbmwlife · 09-02-2016, 04:29 PM

Hahaha my ex was like that. But now my financial decisions are not scrutinized anymore. If I made the decision then she knows I put enough thought into it. By still I will tell her before. That was a close one dude! Lol

Foodisfood · 09-02-2016, 04:46 PM

Had that experience with my ex too. I buy a car used or new every season and she would go insane even though she didnt work. But as you can see she is my EX now lol

Mightymousemighty · 09-03-2016, 12:47 AM

I'm the breadwinner, so my rules my decisions!!!

Lol not really, if she read this I would be in trouble!!!

Beg for forgiveness not ask for permission, the mantra of my marriage!!

strangely mine hates the attention of the doors!!

drlonline · 09-03-2016, 10:17 AM

Had a somewhat similar experience when I was contemplating buying an i8 when they first came out. Had to back out of it for other reasons, but suffice it to say, the wife was happy about that decision. After all, why does one need a fancy sports car, since they're only needed for transportation and anything should do.

Anyway, I am now planning on buying the MY 2018 car after the LCI. Guess I better start now getting her warmed up to the idea.

Louv · 09-03-2016, 10:43 AM

I waited until after we were divorced.

But she always knew I had an addiction to BMWs, so it was part of life with me, "Look what followed me home, dear!"

Aye-eight · 09-04-2016, 02:49 AM

My wife came with me on the test drive way back in Sep 2014. Since that moment, she was fully on board, and I went in and ordered a week later. Took delivery Jan 2015, and she wants to drive it all the time. Loves the looks she gets from men when a woman gets out of that car ... ;-)

doug_999 · 09-04-2016, 08:12 AM

My wife would not let me pick up an i8 - even though it was a screaming deal. Actually I know her reasons and they were valid.

Mr.SugarSkulls · 09-04-2016, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by doug_999

My wife would not let me pick up an i8 - even though it was a screaming deal. Actually I know her reasons and they were valid.

Im assuming her reason (s) may be one of te main ones I got the car to begin with.

Random Women always want to step inside

wanesso · 09-04-2016, 10:22 PM

It's the wife who picked the i8 (and the GTR)...

Zipforia · 09-08-2016, 03:17 AM

I came home yesterday with the i8. She asked me why I didn't tell her that I was going to get the car. I told her I did...but obvious she wasn't listening. I told her I felt disappointed that she doesn't listen to anything I say....then I said I was going for a drive to cheer me up.

Z.

phoenixbmwlife · 09-08-2016, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Zipforia

I came home yesterday with the i8. She asked me why I didn't tell her that I was going to get the car. I told her I did...but obvious she wasn't listening. I told her I felt disappointed that she doesn't listen to anything I say....then I said I was going for a drive to cheer me up.

Z.

Lol

363ny · 09-08-2016, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zipforia

I came home yesterday with the i8. She asked me why I didn't tell her that I was going to get the car. I told her I did...but obvious she wasn't listening. I told her I felt disappointed that she doesn't listen to anything I say....then I said I was going for a drive to cheer me up.

Z.

Well played sir!

rocke29 · 09-08-2016, 01:54 PM

Glad I am not married anymore...

But my girlfriend loves the car!

MKSixer · 09-08-2016, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zipforia

I came home yesterday with the i8. She asked me why I didn't tell her that I was going to get the car. I told her I did...but obvious she wasn't listening. I told her I felt disappointed that she doesn't listen to anything I say....then I said I was going for a drive to cheer me up.

Z.

You win the internet for the day, sir. Double points on your man-card for showing us the way.

Zipforia · 09-08-2016, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by PhoenixWolf

Lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by 363ny

Well played sir!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MKSixer

You win the internet for the day, sir. Double points on your man-card for showing us the way.

Thank you! Thank you!

Z.

Mr.SugarSkulls · 09-09-2016, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zipforia

I came home yesterday with the i8. She asked me why I didn't tell her that I was going to get the car. I told her I did...but obvious she wasn't listening. I told her I felt disappointed that she doesn't listen to anything I say....then I said I was going for a drive to cheer me up.

Z.

Mightymousemighty · 11-07-2016, 02:25 AM

Deserves to be bumped as best post on this forum!!

stevebgt1 · 11-07-2016, 08:43 AM

This is great !
My Mrs does not really bother how and when I change my cars, but each time I do, she just rolls her eyes and walks away in a sort of `pretend` disgust.......
However......when I rocked up in the i8, she just came outside, eyes widened, and said.....` Oh my god, it `s like a proper supercar` !

I was a little hurt to be honest !

mptpa · 11-07-2016, 10:20 AM

Well, I used a bit of a reverse psychology. When I went in to test it and made a sweet deal with my M4 as a trade in, I got my wife to try the car. She liked it but I told her I'm just concerned it won't be practical as the trunk is non existent and the back seats are not. Her response was 'don't worry about that; we have my car (which is 328GT) and if you like it, go for it'. Done deal!!!

edpm3 · 11-07-2016, 10:39 AM

Getting the i8 was originally my wife's idea.

Mightymousemighty · 11-07-2016, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mptpa

Well, I used a bit of a reverse psychology. When I went in to test it and made a sweet deal with my M4 as a trade in, I got my wife to try the car. She liked it but I told her I'm just concerned it won't be practical as the trunk is non existent and the back seats are not. Her response was 'don't worry about that; we have my car (which is 328GT) and if you like it, go for it'. Done deal!!!

A brave man...that could have backfired!

09-02-2016, 04:05 PM	#1
jnkirk1974 Lieutenant 97 Rep 488 Posts Drives: 2018 Porsche Carrera 4 GTS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Rockwall, Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 Porsche 911 Ca ... [0.00]	Did any other husbands have this same experience? Okay. So, I normally just go out and get a new car. I've learned in 17 years of marriage that it's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission. So, I went out and got my new 2016 i8. No big deal (so I thought). The payments were very similar to my M6, so I figured I did well. The wife saw it in the garage and went ape-(you know what). You would have thought that I purchased a new Lamborghini, McLaren or any other exotic. I actually that at some point that I'd need to turn it back in and take a MASSIVE financial hit in the process. Fortunately, she got over it and all is well. I told her...."honey, it's only a BMW. Big deal." I guess it just took time for it to settle in. Looks like I'm still married. Anyone else?
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phoenixbmwlife Brigadier General 1913 Rep 4,128 Posts Drives: M235i & G30 540i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boynton Beach iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW/M235i [0.00]	Hahaha my ex was like that. But now my financial decisions are not scrutinized anymore. If I made the decision then she knows I put enough thought into it. By still I will tell her before. That was a close one dude! Lol __________________ Lack of money is not the problem. It is merely a symptom of what's going on inside of you! - T Harv Eker Follow me on Insta https://www.instagram.com/bmwm_life_/ https://www.instagram.com/autogiftua/ https://www.instagram.com/phoenixbmwlife/
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Foodisfood New Member 5 Rep 11 Posts Drives: I8 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: United states iTrader: (0)	Had that experience with my ex too. I buy a car used or new every season and she would go insane even though she didnt work. But as you can see she is my EX now lol
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Mightymousemighty Second Lieutenant 96 Rep 244 Posts Drives: i8(16) RangeR (15) TeslaX (17) Join Date: May 2015 Location: Kingdom of Fife iTrader: (0)	I'm the breadwinner, so my rules my decisions!!! Lol not really, if she read this I would be in trouble!!! Beg for forgiveness not ask for permission, the mantra of my marriage!! strangely mine hates the attention of the doors!!
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drlonline Lieutenant 138 Rep 514 Posts Drives: 2019 i8 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: L.A., CA iTrader: (0)	Had a somewhat similar experience when I was contemplating buying an i8 when they first came out. Had to back out of it for other reasons, but suffice it to say, the wife was happy about that decision. After all, why does one need a fancy sports car, since they're only needed for transportation and anything should do. Anyway, I am now planning on buying the MY 2018 car after the LCI. Guess I better start now getting her warmed up to the idea.
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Louv Driver 301 Rep 382 Posts Drives: Mephisto Gray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mainely iTrader: (0)	I waited until after we were divorced. But she always knew I had an addiction to BMWs, so it was part of life with me, "Look what followed me home, dear!" __________________ cages:'18 M2, '15 i8, '15 X6M and '18 K1600GT History: '96 Z3, '95 540i, '95 540iA, '00 M5, '04 X5, '88 M6, '89 750iL, '08 Z4MCoupe, '12 ActiveE, '62 R60/2, '76 R90S, '08 R1200GSA, '10 G450X I own no garage queens. If it's in my driveway, it's been ridden hard and put away wet. ...and now, with a light crust of Maine road salt.
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Aye-eight Major 509 Rep 1,177 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW i8 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: My garage iTrader: (0) Garage List 1962 Triumph TR3B [0.00] 2015 BMW i8 [0.00] 2007 Volvo V70 T6 [0.00] 1960 Chevrolet Corv ... [0.00]	My wife came with me on the test drive way back in Sep 2014. Since that moment, she was fully on board, and I went in and ordered a week later. Took delivery Jan 2015, and she wants to drive it all the time. Loves the looks she gets from men when a woman gets out of that car ... ;-)
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doug_999 Brigadier General 2542 Rep 3,968 Posts Drives: 2011 1M/2021 992/2023 X3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	For whatever reason... My wife would not let me pick up an i8 - even though it was a screaming deal. Actually I know her reasons and they were valid. __________________ 2011 1M, Black loaded sans sat radio 2021 911 C4S Gentian Blue, manual 2023 X3 M40i - loaded sans Park Assist
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wanesso Lieutenant 193 Rep 546 Posts Drives: '08 e92 M3, no mods,no probs Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00] 2017 GT-R [0.00] 2015 BMW i8 [0.00]	It's the wife who picked the i8 (and the GTR)...
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Zipforia Captain 98 Rep 693 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW i8 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: So. Cal. iTrader: (0)	I came home yesterday with the i8. She asked me why I didn't tell her that I was going to get the car. I told her I did...but obvious she wasn't listening. I told her I felt disappointed that she doesn't listen to anything I say....then I said I was going for a drive to cheer me up. Z. __________________ 2016 BMW I12 \| 2017 Honda FK8
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rocke29 Private First Class 106 Rep 190 Posts Drives: 2018 LBB M2 M/T Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Glad I am not married anymore... But my girlfriend loves the car!
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stevebgt1 Private 12 Rep 62 Posts Drives: Audi RS4 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Manchester UK iTrader: (0)	This is great ! My Mrs does not really bother how and when I change my cars, but each time I do, she just rolls her eyes and walks away in a sort of `pretend` disgust....... However......when I rocked up in the i8, she just came outside, eyes widened, and said.....` Oh my god, it `s like a proper supercar` ! I was a little hurt to be honest !
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mptpa Lieutenant 251 Rep 487 Posts Drives: 2019 M850i Join Date: May 2014 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	Well, I used a bit of a reverse psychology. When I went in to test it and made a sweet deal with my M4 as a trade in, I got my wife to try the car. She liked it but I told her I'm just concerned it won't be practical as the trunk is non existent and the back seats are not. Her response was 'don't worry about that; we have my car (which is 328GT) and if you like it, go for it'. Done deal!!! __________________ 2019 M850i (ED Mar 2019) Sonic Speed Blue/Fiona Red/Black 2018 X4 M4.0 blue/white (wife?s) 2015 i8 (Feb 2016) White Pure Impulse (SOLD) 2015 M4 (ED Aug 2014) Austin Yellow/Sakhir Orange, EXEC, DCT, LED, Driver Assist (SOLD) 2015 328GT (ED Apr 15), White, loaded (Wife's) 2012 X3 2.8, Dark Blue/Red (Wife's SOLD) Retired: 2011 535i, ED / 2008 335is / 2006 525i ED, 2003 525i ED / 2002 Audi TT
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edpm3 Private 20 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 2015 i8, 2021 X5 M50i, 1995 M3 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Kansas City, MO iTrader: (0)	Getting the i8 was originally my wife's idea.
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