Got a message on our answering machine by accident from my dealer.
12-22-2016, 12:10 PM
#1
Melting Slicks
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Got a message on our answering machine by accident from my dealer.
It seems my wife has been talking to our dealer about getting a 2017 Z06 for my son and I for Christmas. The message said that they think she should look at a 2017 ZL1 instead because I already have a 2016 Z06. I'm not sure what the heck to think about all of this. My question is should I call the dealer and see what she is up to or should I just let things go and act like I didn't hear the message??? I really don't want another Z06 because I want to wait for the ZR1 to come out. I do really like the new ZL1's and so does my son. She says the car is going to be for both of us but he has a Dodge Dart GT that he will keep driving and sometimes drive whatever she decides to surprise us with.
12-22-2016, 12:22 PM
#2
Pro
I'm a car guy and I have been married a long time. Do not interfere with what she is doing, hurt feelings will result...
Just my .02
Oh, and buy her some flowers, just cause...
Just my .02
Oh, and buy her some flowers, just cause...
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12-22-2016, 12:22 PM
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Le Mans Master
I think you should sit down and talk to your wife. A surprise is nice and all, but some things, like new cars and pets, are too much of a commitment for a surprise.
Plus, it sounds like you'd like something different than what she's planning.
Better to hurt her feeling a -little- bit today than a lot after Christmas. Unless you think it's already a done deal, I guess.
I'd talk it out, 'surprise' gift or not. Be nice, I'm sure it means a lot to her, but redirect her towards what you want I guess!
Edit: My post and the one above appeared at the same time and contradict one another, so now you have both sides of the coin :-)
Plus, it sounds like you'd like something different than what she's planning.
Better to hurt her feeling a -little- bit today than a lot after Christmas. Unless you think it's already a done deal, I guess.
I'd talk it out, 'surprise' gift or not. Be nice, I'm sure it means a lot to her, but redirect her towards what you want I guess!
Edit: My post and the one above appeared at the same time and contradict one another, so now you have both sides of the coin :-)
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12-22-2016, 12:25 PM
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I think you should sit down and talk to your wife. A surprise is nice and all, but some things, like new cars and pets, are too much of a commitment for a surprise.
Plus, it sounds like you'd like something different than what she's planning.
Better to hurt her feeling a -little- bit today than a lot after Christmas. Unless you think it's already a done deal, I guess.
I'd talk it out, 'surprise' gift or not. Be nice, I'm sure it means a lot to her, but redirect her towards what you want I guess!
Edit: My post and the one above appeared at the same time and contradict one another, so now you have both sides of the coin :-)
Plus, it sounds like you'd like something different than what she's planning.
Better to hurt her feeling a -little- bit today than a lot after Christmas. Unless you think it's already a done deal, I guess.
I'd talk it out, 'surprise' gift or not. Be nice, I'm sure it means a lot to her, but redirect her towards what you want I guess!
Edit: My post and the one above appeared at the same time and contradict one another, so now you have both sides of the coin :-)
12-22-2016, 12:26 PM
#6
Call the dealer discretely and tell them to tell your wife that you have been inquiring about the 2018 ZR1 which will be announced soon and its better to wait a little and give you something that you really want. 
Oh, and delete the message on the answering machine.
Oh, and delete the message on the answering machine.
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12-22-2016, 01:58 PM
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It seems my wife has been talking to our dealer about getting a 2017 Z06 for my son and I for Christmas. The message said that they think she should look at a 2017 ZL1 instead because I already have a 2016 Z06. I'm not sure what the heck to think about all of this. My question is should I call the dealer and see what she is up to or should I just let things go and act like I didn't hear the message??? I really don't want another Z06 because I want to wait for the ZR1 to come out. I do really like the new ZL1's and so does my son. She says the car is going to be for both of us but he has a Dodge Dart GT that he will keep driving and sometimes drive whatever she decides to surprise us with.
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12-22-2016, 04:11 PM
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Le Mans Master
I would definitely talk to her... Maybe it's just a misunderstanding.
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12-22-2016, 05:26 PM
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It seems my wife has been talking to our dealer about getting a 2017 Z06 for my son and I for Christmas. The message said that they think she should look at a 2017 ZL1 instead because I already have a 2016 Z06. I'm not sure what the heck to think about all of this. My question is should I call the dealer and see what she is up to or should I just let things go and act like I didn't hear the message??? I really don't want another Z06 because I want to wait for the ZR1 to come out. I do really like the new ZL1's and so does my son. She says the car is going to be for both of us but he has a Dodge Dart GT that he will keep driving and sometimes drive whatever she decides to surprise us with.
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12-22-2016, 05:30 PM
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I might do it a different way, altho I do think involving the dealer to do your work for you is a good idea. But then it tends to "obligate you" to buying your next Vette from them---unless that's where you were planning to go.
I'd have a conversation w. your wife to go something like this: "I don't want to surprise you with this, but next year, I'm going to start looking into the new Vette, a ZR1---what do you think of that one, dear?" " I know it's not out yet, but everything I see/read is that it far outweighs my car and I could trade mine and move on up!" "I figure this is a big one---cost-wise---and I just want to make sure you're on board with it."
I'd have a conversation w. your wife to go something like this: "I don't want to surprise you with this, but next year, I'm going to start looking into the new Vette, a ZR1---what do you think of that one, dear?" " I know it's not out yet, but everything I see/read is that it far outweighs my car and I could trade mine and move on up!" "I figure this is a big one---cost-wise---and I just want to make sure you're on board with it."
12-22-2016, 05:38 PM
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12-22-2016, 06:08 PM
#16
Melting Slicks
My wife knows better than to buy me a car because she knows how particular I am on everything.
12-22-2016, 06:35 PM
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Melting Slicks
My wife and I have been married 28 years. She knows not to surprise me with a car purchase and I know not to surprise her with jewelry. As spearfish stated, we're both too particular about what we like.
12-22-2016, 06:50 PM
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90,000 is a pretty extravagant christmas gift. Those kind of expenditures are made jointly in my home. I would tell her what you know and decide together what you should buy. You have a great wife.
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12-22-2016, 10:27 PM
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It seems my wife has been talking to our dealer about getting a 2017 Z06 for my son and I for Christmas. The message said that they think she should look at a 2017 ZL1 instead because I already have a 2016 Z06. I'm not sure what the heck to think about all of this. My question is should I call the dealer and see what she is up to or should I just let things go and act like I didn't hear the message??? I really don't want another Z06 because I want to wait for the ZR1 to come out. I do really like the new ZL1's and so does my son. She says the car is going to be for both of us but he has a Dodge Dart GT that he will keep driving and sometimes drive whatever she decides to surprise us with.