Equal time/budget. Definitely more fair than "no you can't" LOL
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That must be nice, my wife is very open minded and reasonable, but always has the veto hammer handy
It is called trying to stay married. I m not that patient. In the process of thinking getting a FiST, we have got two cars: we switched her daily driver and I got another muscle car.Seriously, it's great to have choices like this! I wish I had your patience and discipline when it comes to cars. I spend/waste money on cars, but it's a passion I don't have to justify to ANYBODY.
Those two she was positive or at least positive-leaning.
But every time I bring up FiST I get hammered although I have got probably the best deal for FiST known to mankind. She keeps saying things like "the car looks too small for you," "it looks goofy,I don't like the front grill," lI dont like the colors (there were only white and black)," You can get it if you lose x lbs and can fit to the recaro seat,"
..... Ironically, we and her parents are Ford investors in the stock market and I love Ford muscle cars (well, I like all muscle cars but I know Fords the best).
Can't seem to get my squaw squared. Help? I m still trying to get a FiST and the current incentives are gonna end soon.
I like the practical angle. Of course, how practical is a car that just waits for the occasional weekend and track day? That's my deal, maybe not his. I'd be surprised if it is not daily driven. I already had my T-REG TDI as a commuter but would not have bought it if I knew about the FiST before it. So it goes...
@fly2low: I like the business angle -- you're a Ford investor (so maybe calm down on the extreme haggling!).
Also, that's a fine muscle car you have there! I don't think you have much to complain about -- you apparently know how to get your way often enough. If you really want a FiST you'll get one. Also, just promise to lose the weight -- a win/win.
They're quite different, right? Running costs could be quite high on a Cayman, but you already know that. If the badge makes you feel better, there's no price on that (plus it's already evident that stuff matters to your wife). Don't discount that for long term harmony!
My counterpoint: Having owned a number of expensive Euro-cars, I rather enjoy flying under the radar again. I feel the same way about my VW T-REG TDI but wouldn't if it were instead, the mechanically identical, Porsche Cayenne Diesel (I literally park next to one every day!).
Total investment cost will be lower on a FiST, no two ways about it. If it helps you feel better that you lose less (by percentage) on an inevitable sale, in some indeterminate time in the future, that's another thing.
Life took an unexpected turn. It turned out that i really like FiST. Pulled a trigger and it's parked at home now. Thought wouldn't get a black, ended up with a black. Thought would go with a base car, went with a loaded car. Thought would go with dealer A or B or C, ended up with my neighborhood (same zip code!) dealer.
As a note, a side story, two weeks ago many dealers had plenty FiST. This week, it is rarer than a sober guy at an Ohio State tailgate party (Go Bucks!).
As another side story, one dealer let me go home with only $400 price difference, not even trying to counter my offer. Today they repeatedly called saying they were cutting the price. Too late, buddy.
Anyway, I am happy. I am a FiST owner now.
Too dark to take pictures tonight.
As a note, a side story, two weeks ago many dealers had plenty FiST. This week, it is rarer than a sober guy at an Ohio State tailgate party (Go Bucks!).
As another side story, one dealer let me go home with only $400 price difference, not even trying to counter my offer. Today they repeatedly called saying they were cutting the price. Too late, buddy.
Anyway, I am happy. I am a FiST owner now.
Too dark to take pictures tonight
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Hey! About time! I've purchased two cars in the time you've taken here.Life took an unexpected turn. It turned out that i really like FiST. Pulled a trigger and it's parked at home now. Thought wouldn't get a black, ended up with a black. Thought would go with a base car, went with a loaded car. Thought would go with dealer A or B or C, ended up with my neighborhood (same zip code!) dealer.
As a note, a side story, two weeks ago many dealers had plenty FiST. This week, it is rarer than a sober guy at an Ohio State tailgate party (Go Bucks!).
As another side story, one dealer let me go home with only $400 price difference, not even trying to counter my offer. Today they repeatedly called saying they were cutting the price. Too late, buddy.
Anyway, I am happy. I am a FiST owner now.
Too dark to take pictures tonight
Seriously, welcome! We all appreciate how thorough your decision process was. Bring your car to Willow Springs (HTM) with us on Saturday!
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