WOW. So, so, SO glad I stumbled onto this thread. I thought I was the only one who was dumb enough to go get a car and bring it home without "permission". I told my wife that I was going about 100 miles away to look at a Z28, and there was an outside possibility that I would be bringing it home. I really was not set on bringing it home when I left that morning, but when I got there, it was just too nice to not bring home. She. Was. Not. Happy. BUT, what made it worse for me was that I told her when I initially brought it home that I would sell my '01 Jeep Cherokee and the Z would become my daily driver. When my dad and brothers heard THAT, THEY went berserk because we live in Ohio, and you know the winters here can be pretty brutal, and a winter or two of driving the Z would take a serious toll on it. In my heart of hearts, I knew they were right. When I told her I decided to keep the Jeep and the Camaro would essentially become a summer toy... I thought that winter came early because it was ice cold around here for a while. She's ridden in it a couple of times, but I think she'll be more open to the idea once it's paid for. I'm working to get it paid off, but until then, the Z and I will continue to get the stink eye.

 

We hear ya brother... My wife didnt know I went to see one.. took the day off with a buddy and came home on time with it... things were frigid for a long time but again would she have agreed to it if I asked nicely... not a chance..!

 

You're right - had I asked, my garage would be currently empty. Had to do it, I guess...!

 

Hey Stauf .... where you at in NJ, I'm in S NJ - Franklinville.

 

Up in Wharton (Near Dover) North Jersey.

 

And this is why I bought mine before getting the Mrs ! The car comes with me, package deal lol.

 

I Just tell mine right before she is asleep that way in the morning if i get something or something shows up at the door she will jump at me but I say i told you last night. but she forgets anything and everything. Im picking up a bird this weekend My buddy runs stock cars and this bird he decided not to use so its coming home with me i told her that a few days ago and now she ask why you have do you have the trailer hooked to the truck? i was gonna get it tomorrow but that changed. i know its bad but mine finds out after i do it or it will never happen.

 

well, try this,,,#1 it aint another woman,#2.you aint at a strip club.#3 she knows exactly where to find you.its all in how you state your case.and good luck!!

 

Well my story is a bit diferent. I already have an 89 GTA for parts and a running 85 T/A and I was looking at a 89 GTA on Ebay in Arizona (I live in Puerto Rico) and she offered to buy it for me. So know I have my Third Thirdgen a Beutifull 89 white GTA. and she love it.

 

I had a similar problem , I had been watching a half finished project an 87 iroc on Ebay for a couple of weeks . Then the last five minutes before the auction finished the missus walks in and checks out the screen .Didn't have time to make up a story . Twenty five thousand dollars later I had the car and a lot of work . She's a good sport and all worked out fine so far. I just don't fill her in on what I am spending on it