My Wife Stole My Max...
01-30-2003, 07:21 AM
#1
My Wife Stole My Max...
So, we sold the Rodeo. Time to get another SUV. After looking around, my wife decided she wanted a RAV - 4. Ummm......No. I told her we might as well buy another maxima if she wanted that thing. So, last night we bought an '02 Xterra 4X4. After driving it home she proceeds to tell me that she is now going to drive my Max cause "she doesn't like / feel safe driving that big car"
WTF am i to do???????????? The last thing I want is her to not be comfortable driving, especially with our 7 month old son in the car. The Exterra is def. taller than the Rodeo...but not much bigger.
WTF am i to do???????????? The last thing I want is her to not be comfortable driving, especially with our 7 month old son in the car. The Exterra is def. taller than the Rodeo...but not much bigger.
01-30-2003, 07:24 AM
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Re: My Wife Stole My Max...
Originally posted by 00gxe5sp
So, we sold the Rodeo. Time to get another SUV. After looking around, my wife decided she wanted a RAV - 4. Ummm......No. I told her we might as well buy another maxima if she wanted that thing. So, last night we bought an '02 Xterra 4X4. After driving it home she proceeds to tell me that she is now going to drive my Max cause "she doesn't like / feel safe driving that big car"
WTF am i to do???????????? The last thing I want is her to not be comfortable driving, especially with our 7 month old son in the car. The Exterra is def. taller than the Rodeo...but not much bigger.
So, we sold the Rodeo. Time to get another SUV. After looking around, my wife decided she wanted a RAV - 4. Ummm......No. I told her we might as well buy another maxima if she wanted that thing. So, last night we bought an '02 Xterra 4X4. After driving it home she proceeds to tell me that she is now going to drive my Max cause "she doesn't like / feel safe driving that big car"
WTF am i to do???????????? The last thing I want is her to not be comfortable driving, especially with our 7 month old son in the car. The Exterra is def. taller than the Rodeo...but not much bigger.
01-30-2003, 07:41 AM
#3
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tell her to "get comfortable" in it. It's safer (it's not, but tell her it is), it's as comfortable (again, not, but hopefully she won't know), and you're screwed. Say bye-bye Max... unless you can convince her the 7-month old is safer (this one is true) in the SUV than in your car.
01-30-2003, 07:51 AM
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Originally posted by 2k2wannabe
tell her to "get comfortable" in it. It's safer (it's not, but tell her it is), it's as comfortable (again, not, but hopefully she won't know), and you're screwed. Say bye-bye Max... unless you can convince her the 7-month old is safer (this one is true) in the SUV than in your car.
tell her to "get comfortable" in it. It's safer (it's not, but tell her it is), it's as comfortable (again, not, but hopefully she won't know), and you're screwed. Say bye-bye Max... unless you can convince her the 7-month old is safer (this one is true) in the SUV than in your car.
01-30-2003, 07:58 AM
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If you were happy with the Rodeo you should have bought an Isuzu Trooper instead of the Xterra. You can even fit 3 baby car seats in the back. The Trooper has a tighter turning circle than the Max and way more powerful engine than the non-S/C Xterra. Top that with auto-4x4 (TOD) in inclement weather and a huge trunk and you can't find a better deal among mid-size SUVs.
01-30-2003, 09:12 AM
#6
go right back to the dealer and tell them you made a mistake. Offer to give them $500 for wasting their time. The new truck isnt registered yet, so technically, they probably could stop the sale. Act fast.. It may hurt alittle, but will be cheaper than living with a car you dont want.
01-30-2003, 09:34 AM
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I agree
Originally posted by TimW
in fact, you might have more leverage if you tell them you'd like a max instead.. get *yourself* something nice
in fact, you might have more leverage if you tell them you'd like a max instead.. get *yourself* something nice
Then option the new max to exactly how you want it so that when you get home your wife can inform you that it's actually going to be hers.
muahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha:devi l:
01-30-2003, 09:39 AM
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Before you do ANY of these things...
TALK TO THE WOMAN!!!!!
Make sure a second Max is really what you both want or if she just chose her preference between the Max and X-Terra....BUT really would be MOST happy with something completely different.
"What we have here is a failure to communicate."
TALK TO THE WOMAN!!!!!
Make sure a second Max is really what you both want or if she just chose her preference between the Max and X-Terra....BUT really would be MOST happy with something completely different.
"What we have here is a failure to communicate."
01-30-2003, 10:05 AM
#10
Definately talk to your wife before doing anything. It's not like your Max is going anywhere. I feel for you. I would have a hard time giving up my Max too. I am fortunate that my wife does not like to drive my car because it is a manual.
01-30-2003, 10:23 AM
#11
I say talk to your wife man. See if you can get her to drive the Truck.. If not then talk to her about exchanging the truck for a Maxima or somthing she likes, If that still a No Go, then just let her drive the Maxima and you drive the Truck.
Remember, Your wife and Kid are far more important then your Maxima. Nothing more important to me in the world then my wife.
Remember, Your wife and Kid are far more important then your Maxima. Nothing more important to me in the world then my wife.
01-30-2003, 11:58 AM
#13
Re: My Wife Stole My Max...
Originally posted by 00gxe5sp
So, we sold the Rodeo. Time to get another SUV. After looking around, my wife decided she wanted a RAV - 4. Ummm......No. I told her we might as well buy another maxima if she wanted that thing. So, last night we bought an '02 Xterra 4X4. After driving it home she proceeds to tell me that she is now going to drive my Max cause "she doesn't like / feel safe driving that big car"
WTF am i to do???????????? The last thing I want is her to not be comfortable driving, especially with our 7 month old son in the car. The Exterra is def. taller than the Rodeo...but not much bigger.
So, we sold the Rodeo. Time to get another SUV. After looking around, my wife decided she wanted a RAV - 4. Ummm......No. I told her we might as well buy another maxima if she wanted that thing. So, last night we bought an '02 Xterra 4X4. After driving it home she proceeds to tell me that she is now going to drive my Max cause "she doesn't like / feel safe driving that big car"
WTF am i to do???????????? The last thing I want is her to not be comfortable driving, especially with our 7 month old son in the car. The Exterra is def. taller than the Rodeo...but not much bigger.
She's the one causing the problem, so use that leverage for the coupe.
01-30-2003, 12:01 PM
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Re: Re: My Wife Stole My Max...
Originally posted by IceY2K1
Return it....give her the Max....AND BUY YOURSELF THE 350Z or G35C!!!
She's the one causing the problem, so use that leverage for the coupe.
Return it....give her the Max....AND BUY YOURSELF THE 350Z or G35C!!!
She's the one causing the problem, so use that leverage for the coupe.
01-30-2003, 12:09 PM
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Originally posted by BioMaxDDS
isn't there a law says that you can return your purhcased vehicle with 36hrs? check on that....if both of you don't like you might as well just return it if possible
isn't there a law says that you can return your purhcased vehicle with 36hrs? check on that....if both of you don't like you might as well just return it if possible
Talk to your wife and find out what the deal is. There's a big difference between a Max and an Xterra. What did she say she wanted in the first place?
My wife is great about cars. We traded her old Accord for a new Max and when I asked if she wanted to drive the new car daily, she said she'd prefer to take my 97 Max instead. I guess she saw enough of my obsessive-compulsive car behaviors to not want any part of getting the first scratch on a new car!
01-30-2003, 01:02 PM
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Dat's one of the reasons why my cars have
ALWAYS had a manual tranny -and will be until I cant walk anymore.
Mine is mine and hers is hers..if she screws up the decision, she can look in the mirror to find out who to blame.
This philosophy has worked wonders to contribute to 21 years of marital bliss.
Mine is mine and hers is hers..if she screws up the decision, she can look in the mirror to find out who to blame.
This philosophy has worked wonders to contribute to 21 years of marital bliss.
01-30-2003, 01:08 PM
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Re: Dat's one of the reasons why my cars have
YOU ARE A GOD! HEHE
Originally posted by Galo
ALWAYS be manual tranny -and will be until I cant walk anymore.
Mine is mine and hers is hers..if she screws up the decision, she can look in the mirror to find out who to blame.
This philosophy has worked wonders to contribute to 21 years of marital bliss.
ALWAYS be manual tranny -and will be until I cant walk anymore.
Mine is mine and hers is hers..if she screws up the decision, she can look in the mirror to find out who to blame.
This philosophy has worked wonders to contribute to 21 years of marital bliss.
01-30-2003, 01:20 PM
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Cool women who like driving sticks...uh-huh,
I can see where THAT'S headed...LOL!!!!!!!!!!
Actually, the irony is my wife is a good stick driver...she just does'nt like to do that regularly -shift gears manually, that is.
Notice I said 'shift gears manually' and not 'drive sticks', too
Actually, the irony is my wife is a good stick driver...she just does'nt like to do that regularly -shift gears manually, that is.
Notice I said 'shift gears manually' and not 'drive sticks', too
01-30-2003, 01:24 PM
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Re: Cool women who like driving sticks...uh-huh,
Originally posted by Galo
I can see where THAT'S headed...LOL!!!!!!!!!!
Actually, the irony is my wife is a good stick driver...she just does'nt like to do that regularly -shift gears manually, that is.
Notice I said 'shift gears manually' and not 'drive sticks', too
I can see where THAT'S headed...LOL!!!!!!!!!!
Actually, the irony is my wife is a good stick driver...she just does'nt like to do that regularly -shift gears manually, that is.
Notice I said 'shift gears manually' and not 'drive sticks', too
01-30-2003, 01:32 PM
#23
Dude,
I am in a similar predicament. My wife and I share this max and its hard to keep modding it coz we have to share. I have made the decision to get her own car. Well, we live in an area where there are lots of hills and we need to get an SUV. Problem is.. she doesnt want an SUV for herself. So- where am I you asked... well, either give her the maxima and get a SUV or get her a second car BUT we NEED 4X4 for our area. Yeah, I am still thinking!
I am in a similar predicament. My wife and I share this max and its hard to keep modding it coz we have to share. I have made the decision to get her own car. Well, we live in an area where there are lots of hills and we need to get an SUV. Problem is.. she doesnt want an SUV for herself. So- where am I you asked... well, either give her the maxima and get a SUV or get her a second car BUT we NEED 4X4 for our area. Yeah, I am still thinking!
01-30-2003, 01:47 PM
#24
Originally posted by NyMaxedOut
Dude,
I am in a similar predicament. My wife and I share this max and its hard to keep modding it coz we have to share. I have made the decision to get her own car. Well, we live in an area where there are lots of hills and we need to get an SUV. Problem is.. she doesnt want an SUV for herself. So- where am I you asked... well, either give her the maxima and get a SUV or get her a second car BUT we NEED 4X4 for our area. Yeah, I am still thinking!
Dude,
I am in a similar predicament. My wife and I share this max and its hard to keep modding it coz we have to share. I have made the decision to get her own car. Well, we live in an area where there are lots of hills and we need to get an SUV. Problem is.. she doesnt want an SUV for herself. So- where am I you asked... well, either give her the maxima and get a SUV or get her a second car BUT we NEED 4X4 for our area. Yeah, I am still thinking!
she said earlier today she wants to spend some more time driving it to get comfy with it...so I'll keep my finger's crossed...
01-30-2003, 01:48 PM
#25
Re: Re: My Wife Stole My Max...
Originally posted by jjs
First of all, why did you guys buy a vehicle for if one of you didn't 'feel comfortable'? Truly, this is not a flame, I just can't understand how this could not have been communicated prior to signing for anything. And please notice that I am not taking sides.
First of all, why did you guys buy a vehicle for if one of you didn't 'feel comfortable'? Truly, this is not a flame, I just can't understand how this could not have been communicated prior to signing for anything. And please notice that I am not taking sides.
01-30-2003, 01:50 PM
#26
Originally posted by Green 2kSE
If you were happy with the Rodeo you should have bought an Isuzu Trooper instead of the Xterra. You can even fit 3 baby car seats in the back. The Trooper has a tighter turning circle than the Max and way more powerful engine than the non-S/C Xterra. Top that with auto-4x4 (TOD) in inclement weather and a huge trunk and you can't find a better deal among mid-size SUVs.
If you were happy with the Rodeo you should have bought an Isuzu Trooper instead of the Xterra. You can even fit 3 baby car seats in the back. The Trooper has a tighter turning circle than the Max and way more powerful engine than the non-S/C Xterra. Top that with auto-4x4 (TOD) in inclement weather and a huge trunk and you can't find a better deal among mid-size SUVs.
01-30-2003, 01:57 PM
#27
Originally posted by jjs
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"What we have here is a failure to communicate."
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"What we have here is a failure to communicate."
01-30-2003, 01:59 PM
#28
Originally posted by 00gxe5sp
she said earlier today she wants to spend some more time driving it to get comfy with it...so I'll keep my finger's crossed...
she said earlier today she wants to spend some more time driving it to get comfy with it...so I'll keep my finger's crossed...
01-30-2003, 07:06 PM
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Originally posted by 00gxe5sp
look at the value of a trooper with 80,000 miles compared to an xterra w/ the same...
look at the value of a trooper with 80,000 miles compared to an xterra w/ the same...
02-03-2003, 08:53 AM
#31
UPDATE
OK...
just wanted to let everyone know that we will be keeping the Xterra. Took it off roading this weekend. Holy ja molie...the thing impressed the crap outta me. I was seriosly scared in some parts of flipping over, getting stuck, etc. But the Xterra is absolutly AMAZING for a stock 4WD. I got some really weird looks by a bunch of rednecks in their big a$$ jacked up trucks...they were no doubt thinking "what the heck is this yay-hoo doing back here??" These trails were pretty demanding to say the least.
Also, the wife said she is liking it more everytime she drives it...so looks like I may end up with the best of both worlds after all.
I'll post some pics of the X all dirtied up in a couple days...
just wanted to let everyone know that we will be keeping the Xterra. Took it off roading this weekend. Holy ja molie...the thing impressed the crap outta me. I was seriosly scared in some parts of flipping over, getting stuck, etc. But the Xterra is absolutly AMAZING for a stock 4WD. I got some really weird looks by a bunch of rednecks in their big a$$ jacked up trucks...they were no doubt thinking "what the heck is this yay-hoo doing back here??" These trails were pretty demanding to say the least.
Also, the wife said she is liking it more everytime she drives it...so looks like I may end up with the best of both worlds after all.
I'll post some pics of the X all dirtied up in a couple days...
02-03-2003, 09:18 AM
#32
Re: UPDATE
Originally posted by 00gxe5sp
OK...
just wanted to let everyone know that we will be keeping the Xterra. Took it off roading this weekend. Holy ja molie...the thing impressed the crap outta me. I was seriosly scared in some parts of flipping over, getting stuck, etc. But the Xterra is absolutly AMAZING for a stock 4WD. I got some really weird looks by a bunch of rednecks in their big a$$ jacked up trucks...they were no doubt thinking "what the heck is this yay-hoo doing back here??" These trails were pretty demanding to say the least.
Also, the wife said she is liking it more everytime she drives it...so looks like I may end up with the best of both worlds after all.
I'll post some pics of the X all dirtied up in a couple days...
OK...
just wanted to let everyone know that we will be keeping the Xterra. Took it off roading this weekend. Holy ja molie...the thing impressed the crap outta me. I was seriosly scared in some parts of flipping over, getting stuck, etc. But the Xterra is absolutly AMAZING for a stock 4WD. I got some really weird looks by a bunch of rednecks in their big a$$ jacked up trucks...they were no doubt thinking "what the heck is this yay-hoo doing back here??" These trails were pretty demanding to say the least.
Also, the wife said she is liking it more everytime she drives it...so looks like I may end up with the best of both worlds after all.
I'll post some pics of the X all dirtied up in a couple days...
02-03-2003, 09:30 AM
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Originally posted by PIONEER
Remember, Your wife and Kid are far more important then your Maxima. Nothing more important to me in the world then my wife.
Remember, Your wife and Kid are far more important then your Maxima. Nothing more important to me in the world then my wife.
true, but to sacrafice your own happiness? she drove the truck before she bought it...no? yes? She should have said she didn't like it before she let you buy it for her. FOR HER!
Trade in the Xterra for a 2004 Maxima, let her keep the old one!
-vq
02-03-2003, 10:43 AM
#35
Re: My Wife Stole My Max...
Originally posted by 00gxe5sp
So, we sold the Rodeo. Time to get another SUV. After looking around, my wife decided she wanted a RAV - 4. Ummm......No. I told her we might as well buy another maxima if she wanted that thing. So, last night we bought an '02 Xterra 4X4. After driving it home she proceeds to tell me that she is now going to drive my Max cause "she doesn't like / feel safe driving that big car"
WTF am i to do???????????? The last thing I want is her to not be comfortable driving, especially with our 7 month old son in the car. The Exterra is def. taller than the Rodeo...but not much bigger.
So, we sold the Rodeo. Time to get another SUV. After looking around, my wife decided she wanted a RAV - 4. Ummm......No. I told her we might as well buy another maxima if she wanted that thing. So, last night we bought an '02 Xterra 4X4. After driving it home she proceeds to tell me that she is now going to drive my Max cause "she doesn't like / feel safe driving that big car"
WTF am i to do???????????? The last thing I want is her to not be comfortable driving, especially with our 7 month old son in the car. The Exterra is def. taller than the Rodeo...but not much bigger.
hey i'm in the mortgage business in ga too....kinda sucks that they put all those new laws in our state, eh? lotta lenders are starting to back out of ga because of them. BOO ON GEORGIA!!!
02-03-2003, 11:03 AM
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Talk to your wife like a man.
Get her out of that Maxima of yours. No use ruining that car to compound your problems. Just because she messed up she doesn't have to ruin you life. Be a model/example for your child who needs to learn how to be firm.
Get her out of that Maxima of yours. No use ruining that car to compound your problems. Just because she messed up she doesn't have to ruin you life. Be a model/example for your child who needs to learn how to be firm.
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