RX8 & Marital Friction
06-29-2005, 07:17 PM
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RX8 & Marital Friction
Well the day has come when my 8 is starting to cause friction with the wife. For the last little bit the budget we set to live on has been outlived a little. Having not really done anything out of the ordinary nor bought any big ticket items this constant (over the last 8 months) going over the monthly budget was surprising.
Last night we sat down and went over all statements and receipts to figure this out. ****
... it was not good news. The culprit has been my fuel bill. I have averaged $400.00 a month more in fuel than my previous car and it's rising.
Last month my fuel bills added up to $657.85 and there was not a huge amount of driving outside of the normal routine which is get up, go to work & come home. I do spend 1.5-2hrs (over 60km pretty heavy traffic) driving each way to and from work.
This month so far is $639.40 and I need to fill tonight as the low fuel light is on!
The wife not impressed is an understatement So this morning came a semi altermatem... Either find another $500 a month or loose the car, and as she reminded me she agreed to the increased budget to fit in the car repayment and then also let me take some savings to buy the mods, that now it was my turn to agree with her
So I now sit here at work waiting for the company director to get in so as I can ambush him for a $500.00 in my hand a month pay rise. He loves his M3 and taking it to the track and loves my 8 so the plan is to appeal to his inner car passion and the fact that I leave home 6.30 each morning and don't get home until around 9.00 in the evening all because they chose to move work from the city to out near the bloody Mountains!
Wish me luck because I am going to need it... or a damn big shotgun :D
Last night we sat down and went over all statements and receipts to figure this out. ****
... it was not good news. The culprit has been my fuel bill. I have averaged $400.00 a month more in fuel than my previous car and it's rising.Last month my fuel bills added up to $657.85 and there was not a huge amount of driving outside of the normal routine which is get up, go to work & come home. I do spend 1.5-2hrs (over 60km pretty heavy traffic) driving each way to and from work.
This month so far is $639.40 and I need to fill tonight as the low fuel light is on!
The wife not impressed is an understatement
So this morning came a semi altermatem... Either find another $500 a month or loose the car, and as she reminded me she agreed to the increased budget to fit in the car repayment and then also let me take some savings to buy the mods, that now it was my turn to agree with her So I now sit here at work waiting for the company director to get in so as I can ambush him for a $500.00 in my hand a month pay rise. He loves his M3 and taking it to the track and loves my 8 so the plan is to appeal to his inner car passion and the fact that I leave home 6.30 each morning and don't get home until around 9.00 in the evening all because they chose to move work from the city to out near the bloody Mountains!
Wish me luck because I am going to need it... or a damn big shotgun :D
06-29-2005, 07:46 PM
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Maaate.. I feel for you...
But if all else fails, how about you ride to work every other day.. or ride the first 2/3 days and drive the rest..
This has the benefits of reducing your fuel consumption on mutliple levels.
1. you won't be doing as many Kms
2. you get leaner and fitter, therefore weigh less which will mean you'll use less fuel
3. the fact that you get fitter and the endorphins released due to exercise will mean you be more amorous in the evenings and hence your Mrs may forget the increase cost of fuel ;p
but I agree... ask for more money first :D
But if all else fails, how about you ride to work every other day.. or ride the first 2/3 days and drive the rest..
This has the benefits of reducing your fuel consumption on mutliple levels.
1. you won't be doing as many Kms
2. you get leaner and fitter, therefore weigh less which will mean you'll use less fuel
3. the fact that you get fitter and the endorphins released due to exercise will mean you be more amorous in the evenings and hence your Mrs may forget the increase cost of fuel ;p
but I agree... ask for more money first :D
06-29-2005, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by LittleJohn
Maaate.. I feel for you...
But if all else fails, how about you ride to work every other day.. or ride the first 2/3 days and drive the rest..
This has the benefits of reducing your fuel consumption on mutliple levels.
1. you won't be doing as many Kms
2. you get leaner and fitter, therefore weigh less which will mean you'll use less fuel
3. the fact that you get fitter and the endorphins released due to exercise will mean you be more amorous in the evenings and hence your Mrs may forget the increase cost of fuel ;p
but I agree... ask for more money first :D
But if all else fails, how about you ride to work every other day.. or ride the first 2/3 days and drive the rest..
This has the benefits of reducing your fuel consumption on mutliple levels.
1. you won't be doing as many Kms
2. you get leaner and fitter, therefore weigh less which will mean you'll use less fuel
3. the fact that you get fitter and the endorphins released due to exercise will mean you be more amorous in the evenings and hence your Mrs may forget the increase cost of fuel ;p
but I agree... ask for more money first :D
Well said LittleJohn....
Just to add to that. Why don't you ask your boss for a fuel card instead of the extra dough. Especially with fuel forever rising and the Mrs. 12 months from now will probably come to you with the same problem. Least you need never worry about the cost of fuel again.
I did it with my boss and he didn't even flinch.
06-29-2005, 08:17 PM
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Riding to work in this cold weather?? Thats insane, he'll catch pneumonia and then they'll sell the car anwayz! This car definately does cost a lot more to maintain and fact I know you guys love driving around in them a little more then driving around in an average car. Ive had similar problem as the cost of petrol for this car is a lot LOT higher then my previous car being a 1.3litre daihatsu which would cost me max $30 petrol a week and do about 500km. And now with these shocking fuel prices, plus this freezing weather and having to use the heater in the car I feel the car is drinking the fuel quicker then an alcoholic and his brandy (or watever he wants to drink). However, it is something we all knew when we purchased this car that the costs would be a little higher.
Am sorry to hear about this Stuart. Hope your boss agrees with you. Am sure you have considered just driving the car a little less :p
I have to point something out here while we discussing the marital friction. Have noticed all you guys have to discuss things with your wives. Damn I like this, these women have power
Where do I find a man that will listen to me too hehehehe
Cheer up Stuart
Ta, Kalli.
Am sorry to hear about this Stuart. Hope your boss agrees with you. Am sure you have considered just driving the car a little less :p
I have to point something out here while we discussing the marital friction. Have noticed all you guys have to discuss things with your wives. Damn I like this, these women have power
Where do I find a man that will listen to me too heheheheCheer up Stuart
Ta, Kalli.
06-29-2005, 08:37 PM
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Stuart you should have married a 10 .
She is a 6 out of ten but comes with a 4 million dollar inheritance
Its better to love a rich bitch than a poor one :D
On a more serious note i am sorry to hear of your tight budget woes , as they say
"Youth is wasted on the young and money is wasted on the old "
Those of us in the middle are both youthfull and comfortably wealthy
I guess Takas shopping spree influenced you after all the money spend on moods?wheels etc could have bought you heaps of juice .
B...Free
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She is a 6 out of ten but comes with a 4 million dollar inheritance
Its better to love a rich bitch than a poor one :D
On a more serious note i am sorry to hear of your tight budget woes , as they say
"Youth is wasted on the young and money is wasted on the old "
Those of us in the middle are both youthfull and comfortably wealthy
I guess Takas shopping spree influenced you after all
the money spend on moods?wheels etc could have bought you heaps of juice .B...Free
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06-29-2005, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by MissRx8
I have to point something out here while we discussing the marital friction. Have noticed all you guys have to discuss things with your wives. Damn I like this, these women have power
Where do I find a man that will listen to me too heheheheCheer up Stuart
Ta, Kalli.
They dont make guys like they use too :D
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06-29-2005, 08:47 PM
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Being ever helpful as always.........
If Danielle would like to give me a call I am prepared to offer her a reasonable price on four used second hand 19" wheels and tyres :D
Say $500 that gives you one months peace at least
Sorry Stuart but business is business :o ..................
Good Luck with the boss / fuel card...................
Better luck with the budget manager
If Danielle would like to give me a call I am prepared to offer her a reasonable price on four used second hand 19" wheels and tyres :D
Say $500 that gives you one months peace at least
Sorry Stuart but business is business :o ..................
Good Luck with the boss / fuel card...................
Better luck with the budget manager
06-29-2005, 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Michael
I guess Takas shopping spree influenced you after all the money spend on moods?wheels etc could have bought you heaps of juice .
? 
Sorry about this Stu... I think it is time to ditch that phone sex obsession :p just kidding.
I also have made a lot of saving to fulfil my luss for the RX-8. I have cut down a number of lap dances to zero for instance :p
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Originally Posted by takahashi
How is it all of a sudden is my fault ?
Sorry about this Stu... I think it is time to ditch that phone sex obsession :p just kidding.
I also have made a lot of saving to fulfil my luss for the RX-8. I have cut down a number of lap dances to zero for instance :p
? Sorry about this Stu... I think it is time to ditch that phone sex obsession :p just kidding.
I also have made a lot of saving to fulfil my luss for the RX-8. I have cut down a number of lap dances to zero for instance :p
Your spirited spending gets people caught up in the moment eg my new airfilter for $150.00
J/KTaka i havent cut down on entertainment cost , but i negotiate harder with the girls
you can allways tell when times get hard the price of ***** drops its a great economic barometer . :D B...Free
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06-29-2005, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by MissRx8
Riding to work in this cold weather?? Thats insane, he'll catch pneumonia and then they'll sell the car anwayz
Ta, Kalli.
Ta, Kalli.
Riding in the cold isn't as bad a you think. The hardest bit is getting motivated to do it.. but once you're out there, it's quite invigorating
06-29-2005, 09:23 PM
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I just saw that the IPE crude oil is 56 us cent a barrel. Drop another %!
The Woodside and Santos are sliding again
Stu - this is a good site - Shell local pump price - as of 10am each morning
The Woodside and Santos are sliding again
Stu - this is a good site - Shell local pump price - as of 10am each morning
06-29-2005, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Lock & Load
On a more serious note i am sorry to hear of your tight budget woes , as they say
michael
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My bad for trying to be responsible 
Originally Posted by MissRx8
I have to point something out here while we discussing the marital friction. Have noticed all you guys have to discuss things with your wives. Damn I like this, these women have power.
**** I sounded just like Michael... The wisdom he departs is having an effect, i'm sounding like a real man :D :p
Originally Posted by xatnep
If Danielle would like to give me a call I am prepared to offer her a reasonable price on four used second hand 19" wheels and tyres. Say $500 that gives you one months peace at least
Jeez the cheek of some on this forum
It will all be right. I will tell her I am happy to upgrade to a newer ride. I'll just imply that maybe though I am not talking about the car
That will buy some time for my boss to pony up some more $$$$ or fuel card.So all you vultures circling overhead, your wasting your time... No cheap used mods coming from this direction :p Now where did I put those adds for LYFM mail order Brides :D :D
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06-29-2005, 10:40 PM
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You could always supplement your income by selling your body - after hours..
There is always public transport - - saves wear and tear on the car..
I really need you to be at the nationals - Danielle is my passport to taking the 8 down with me.. If the Finance Director is the only 'Track chick" then I am a goner..
There is always public transport -
- saves wear and tear on the car.. I really need you to be at the nationals - Danielle is my passport to taking the 8 down with me.. If the Finance Director is the only 'Track chick" then I am a goner..
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Originally Posted by xxup
You could always supplement your income by selling your body - after hours..
There is always public transport - - saves wear and tear on the car..
I really need you to be at the nationals - Danielle is my passport to taking the 8 down with me.. If the Finance Director is the only 'Track chick" then I am a goner..
There is always public transport -
- saves wear and tear on the car.. I really need you to be at the nationals - Danielle is my passport to taking the 8 down with me.. If the Finance Director is the only 'Track chick" then I am a goner..
:D
06-29-2005, 11:02 PM
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Excuse me xxup, I didnt know I was a male? Wat am I then at the track?? Melbourne guys will vouch for me that I do look like a female and that I AM a female
Anyway it seems that it is academic as I have just been informed that I will be going on my own..
06-29-2005, 11:08 PM
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haha its funny, ur ladies dont like the idea of coming, yet I have mates begging me to let them come with me
Dont worry xxup, she may change her mind by then, perhaps closer to the date all the guys can arrange to drop their ladies off at a winery. Timbo said theres a few there?? Leave the ladies at the winery :p With cash of course or your credit cards :D
Dont worry xxup, she may change her mind by then, perhaps closer to the date all the guys can arrange to drop their ladies off at a winery. Timbo said theres a few there?? Leave the ladies at the winery :p With cash of course or your credit cards :D
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my wife with my credit card on a spending spree = sometime later a lot of burly dudes with baseball bats at my front door looking lovingly at my knees.
maybe the nationals will be part of a "business" trip. "honey, instead of flying down to Melb for work, i'll be taking the car.."
maybe the nationals will be part of a "business" trip. "honey, instead of flying down to Melb for work, i'll be taking the car.."
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Originally Posted by MissRx8
Excuse me xxup, I didnt know I was a male? Wat am I then at the track?? Melbourne guys will vouch for me that I do look like a female and that I AM a female
Wait a minute. You like sports cars... Like to drive, come on cruises with the boys & want to go to Wakefield to spend time on the track with the boys
C'mon there has to be 2 accended ********* there somewhere that just have never dropped.
Now if you also drink bear and fart then I am sorry but your a guy
:D :D
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If you want marital friction, just tell your wife there's going to be Nationals in October, and you are, well....sorta...er...coordinating things
06-30-2005, 01:16 AM
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Originally Posted by timbo
If you want marital friction, just tell your wife there's going to be Nationals in October, and you are, well....sorta...er...coordinating things
Well done timbo
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Oh man, you guys have got no idea!!!!
I've just had the biggest damn row with the wife.
And of course the car and anything I do with it got dragged into it.
I reckon I'll be lucky to make the 2020 Nationals at this rate (by which time I'll be out on parole following the ritual killing that is going to take place tonight, 'cause it's gonna be her or me and guess what...it ain't gonna be me!!!)
I've just had the biggest damn row with the wife.
And of course the car and anything I do with it got dragged into it.I reckon I'll be lucky to make the 2020 Nationals at this rate (by which time I'll be out on parole following the ritual killing that is going to take place tonight, 'cause it's gonna be her or me and guess what...it ain't gonna be me!!!)