c-lo Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 wife wants me to get something more fuel efficient. had the consumer reports out and everything. not only does she hate the fact that it takes supreme, but she hates it's fuel economy. Yes, she drives a TDI which gets great gas mileage and I'll admit it's fun to drive, but it's not for me. Honestly, even if I did want to get another car, don't know what I'd want. Besides the high fuel costs I love the damn car and don't want to get rid of it. She wants me to get something that gets more than 21mpg. (that's what I've been getting). 258k miles - Stock engine/minor suspension upgrades/original shocks/rear struts replaced at 222k/4 passenger side wheel bearings/3 clutches/1 radiator/3 turbos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1969 Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 sorry to hear that. I've been getting like 18.6mpg. I hope you can talk her out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Just put sand in her gas tank :lol: Sorry to hear about your loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scans007 Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Get an AP, and flash to Econo mode =) Great mpg, but not much boost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 well i ahd a ford focus. i duno if thats something u are insterested in. its fun and nimble. not super fast (read slow) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 I dunno, but I find this thread as disturbing. How about a Mini Cooper S? Or an Audi A3 with the DSG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 c-lo , I feel really bad for you man, about as bad as if you told us your dying or got cancer or something. Damn - that really sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivNLegacy Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 don't do it....put your foot down.....as someone mentioned, talk her into a $700 upgrade (cobb AP) that will improve fuel efficiency.....tell her it will be way cheaper than getting a new vehicle....then, later on after the "fuel crisis" isn't so media-fied and she forgets about it, then you can reflash it and...you know.... that sucks man....I tend to have to hide all my mods from my gf....it helps to have commission based pay so she never really knows how much I'm bringin home....and we still have separate finances, so I can get away with it....good luck, but don't back down man... If you can read this, you're following too close. Click Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Tell her this thing will disable the turbo giving you great gas mileage. When she's off doing her thing - upload the stage 1 (93) maps and have a blast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeb-z Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Just do the the math and prove to her that the 20% loss you'll take on selling the car pays for a lot of gas. Also explain the car has a hobby and fun factor. This all becomes easier if your wife has an expensive hobby. My wife has a horse. I can justify any expenditure short of an airplane on that basis. It gets harder though when your wife argues mileage and she actually drives the TDI .... That's unfair. Its divorce material, but you might suggest she sell the TDI and get a bicycle if all other arguments fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eles1 Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 wife wants me to get something more fuel efficient. had the consumer reports out and everything. not only does she hate the fact that it takes supreme, but she hates it's fuel economy. Yes, she drives a TDI which gets great gas mileage and I'll admit it's fun to drive, but it's not for me. Honestly, even if I did want to get another car, don't know what I'd want. Besides the high fuel costs I love the damn car and don't want to get rid of it. She wants me to get something that gets more than 21mpg. (that's what I've been getting). Explain to her about the financial beating you'll take by trading in a brand new car that you just bought. You could buy a whole lotta gas for the money you're going to lose trading in or selling the Legacy this soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxx Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Get an AP, and flash to Econo mode =) Great mpg, but not much boost my thought aswell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmm def Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 I sold my S4 for a honda accord and could put up with it for 9 month, I was miserable!!!!!! Don't do it, you might regret it. Try to keep the car. Compromise.....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Explain to her about the hit you'd take in trading it in. If that doesn't work, keep the car, trade in the wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eles1 Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 If that doesn't work, keep the car, trade in the wife. Go for a newer model year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanoswrx Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Tell her its either a Legacy GT or a motorcycle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.T.Subie Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Isnt a Hybrid LGT coming out ? Denial is your best friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GT4ME Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Speed kills. Alimony kills. You might as well MOD the car to the max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aczwild Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Isnt a Hybrid LGT coming out ?Its going to be a long while for that. Put your foot down!!! Thats your baby and its yours to keep JDM'd All to hell Thanks Jimmy @ Hkc-Speed.com! RIP Coxx & Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallispec Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 as it's been mentioned already, you can't argue the fact that that money you'd lose by trading in the car wouldn't come near the savings in gas you could potentially get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legacy2005 Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 lol..so who wears the pants in that relationship..unless she drives the car as her primary daily driver id say she has no grounds on which to bitch. if shes so worried about gas mileage make her trade in her car and get an insight and you keep your lgt. you have to think of it as a trade off, so you get a few less mpg then say a civic but just think how much faster you can get some where and how much more fun it is getting there. wife wants me to get something more fuel efficient. had the consumer reports out and everything. not only does she hate the fact that it takes supreme, but she hates it's fuel economy. Yes, she drives a TDI which gets great gas mileage and I'll admit it's fun to drive, but it's not for me. Honestly, even if I did want to get another car, don't know what I'd want. Besides the high fuel costs I love the damn car and don't want to get rid of it. She wants me to get something that gets more than 21mpg. (that's what I've been getting). Work hard. Play even harder. My Garage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt_ltd Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 get a honda s2000! This Space For Rent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rporter Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 As others had said, it's a TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) issue. Any other gas-powered non-hybrid vehicle in the same size range as the LGT is not going to get appreciably better mileage in town."Maybe" 30, most likely mid-upper 20s. The beating that you take on depreciation on the LGT will buy a LOT of gas. For peformance/car enthusiasts, part of the TCO of our cars is the entertainment value. Having to drive soething you dislike because it's cheaper to run can be torture, IMHO. Sounds like typical female financial thinking.....a $200 pair of shoes "on sale" for $100 is a better deal than a pair of shoes that looks the same and sells for $75 everyday!! Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt_ltd Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Sounds like typical female financial thinking.....a $200 pair of shoes "on sale" for $100 is a better deal than a pair of shoes that looks the same and sells for $75 everyday!! This Space For Rent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckzul Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Don't try and reason with her or use logic. Women don't think that way. You will never win in an argument or discussion with a woman through logic or reason. Grow some kahuna's and put your foot down. If your entire relationship revolves around something as superficial as a car...then it's not much of a relationship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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