I think she is thinking it is our car but not me She has a brand new car that I went to FL to pick up for her and drove it back to NY about 6 months ago.
I pay for everything, I don't even know if she has seen what a 5 dollar bill looks like.

 

How about finding an out of state dealer who will cut you a better deal, then making a road trip out of it with your girlfriend? I'm sure that she'd appreciate that level of inclusion in the decision and getting to pick the car up with you. Just some advice froma rookie of married life.... it's just so crazy it might work! That way you could appease her and get to enjoy the car you want.

 

I like whips idea. if she;s a problem now it will get worse when you are hitched. lifes to short for that kind of misery.dump the broad keep the L

 

It's all about the money.

And no matter what she says, if she's that upset, it's not because she wants to "share the excitement" It's because she's got a better idea of what to do with the money.

1) I'd never buy an '05 S4. Yes they are great, but the dealers can tell you to shove off, and that's not a good position to be in

2) Switch to a different dealer. Someone in the country or out of state.

3) Sell the L privately. If you can't afford to keep the L for a month or so while you are getting the new car, you should really question getting the new car.

Coldie

 

Choice 4

If she is a good gal.

You can always find transportation and it will only loose value.

A good woman is hard to find and one with a temper is just a little spice in life.

 

Dump the truck and the girl. Then get a nice used bmw M5. I love those sedans.

 

If y'all have talked about marriage, it makes SOME SENSE that she wants to be involved in what 'debt' and financial situations you're bringing into the relationship. However, if the money isnt an issue and she's just ticked about the TYPE of vehicle your getting, I call BS. It would be different if you went and bought a boat (40K), an Audi (45K) and maxed out a 20K Platinum card and said "Honey, Im home". But that isnt the case. Its going to be your car. She'll have her car. And maybe if you ever marry her, you two will get a third vehicle that will be a joint decision.

I'm biased because I love my L, but I'd take a step back, keep the Lightning, until your sure what you want to do.

Best of luck in whatever you do, Man.

 

If the L is not giving you any more problems, why get rid of it ? There might not be a 3rd generation L for a long time, if ever, and you might have regrets later. If you keep the L there is no more bickering from her...........problem solved.........for now, but look out if you do get married, she should have understood that you were going through some difficult times and be more understanding. BTW if she keeps a grudge for a long time, you might want to think about what that would be like once you get married.....not good.

 

Like alot of the other guys said, you should take a step back and wait until you know exactly what you want to do. Buying a vehicle is a big decision and shouldn't be rushed. Too bad that some salespeople make it difficult

As far as the g/f. I can relate with that one, bro! I had, repeat HAD, a live-in girlfriend that would get jealous of the time i'd spend in the garage working on my L. She was always saying chit like "you spend more time with that damn truck" and " it's me or that damn truck!" Finally i got sick of being nagged and decided that she wasn't the one for me...

Now i still have the Lightning and get more kitty than ever True story. Bottom line, don't let anyone else make life's decisions for you, look out for #1. Good luck

 

I would be pissed if my wife bought a new car and drove it around and showed all her friends before I even got to see it.

If my significant other gets a new toy, I need to be first in line to see it.

If everyone else gets to see it and touch it before I do, it's just not the same......

I want to play with it when it's brand new, before everyone else has seen it and moved on.

 

wow.. I hope you're joking...

if not, I hope therapy goes well for you.

 

 

Personally, I would never buy a "new" car with 255 miles... Only reason being that I am imagining what I would do if I were given a chance to drive an Audi S4 or any other similar car 250 miles to the dealer... I would F00k the crapola out of it!! I would never settle for that...you know most dealer employees would probably do the same as I, so I say turn it down and find something better, you know you can.

 

Actually, I don't think he can "turn it down".

He wrote . . .


If he signed the paperwork, he owns it . . . at least here in CA, they have a sign in every auto dealer office and in every finance office at the dealers . . .

CA has "No cooling off period."

I'd assume most other places are the same. I'd bet NY is....

You sign, you own and there's no going back.

 

"I'm gonna miss her, awww lookie there, I got a bite!!!"

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