Well, that's not as bad as what my mom did when my dad bought our quad. I went to work with my dad one day, and a guy had brought his 220 to work with him to show to people, and see if they wanted to buy it. Well my dad test drove it, and everything and decided "well this will be a good first quad for you." So he drove to the bank got out the money for it (remember this was all in the spur of the moment) paid the guy, got the title, and put it in the back of the truck. On the way home, my dad says to me " well this is good and all, but one thing I forgot to do, was call your mother and ask her" so when we pull in the driveway she just happened to be outside and she saw the atv in the back of the truck and says "what the he** is that thing." lets just say she was mad about that one for a couple of days!!. She won't even touch the quad, she absolutely hates it,and we've had it for over 3 years now! lol. Just remember to always ask before you buy!!

 

the dog box ain't that bad

i end up in it on most ocations......with numerous different women

 

It seems I was asking some friends of mine that very same question last year. The advice they gave me was "Tell her it's a necessity." I personally didn't use that but if it works for you...good luck. By the way, if you wait another month or so the dog house won't be so cold.

 

It is easier to apologize than it is to ask for permission.

Just work the numbers into your timeline and go get it. My wife had a fit when she opened the garage to see the Rancher... with me sitting on it grinning. I had asked her in the past, she said ok, but didn't think I was serious...she got over it in a couple days, no bigs...now she thinks it's cool.

 

Thanks All,
There are some great comments from y'all. The boob job is out, she's already 38D's. But thanks I like the way you think!

I like the wrapping a bow idea, but I kinda already did that with a Box blade for the tractor a few years ago. I still get it for that.

She's not dead set against the ATV, but she's put conditions on the purchase. We're finishing off several rooms and a bathroom upstairs and we've subed out the drywall, and her condition is that when we have furniture in these rooms then it's OK... Well, that could be 4-6months down the road.
I think there is something to be said that she will have some fun with the ATV.

gary

 

Worst case scenario...turn the rancher on to keep the dog house warm. J/K Hey, honesty is the best approach for the long run. Plan to take her for a ride and have a pinic while your out to suprise her. After that she should not give you too much flack; also you may get to sleep in the house.

 

Greetings,

a) Buy two -- kind of a his & hers togetherness gift. Get them both in red for valentines day or anniversary. Then go on a champagne trail picnic -- they love that stuff.

b) Find a tax angle. Do a little farming or commercial firewood work with it on your land and depreciate it over five years. With the right accountant, you should be able to convince her that you'll make money when you buy it.

c) Take on a special project to raise the money. To justify my first one, I held on to my car for an extra year and then did an outside consulting project to raise the cash. There was no room for objection.

 

sas,
DrRod and Deadeye are right on it. You've got a good chance if you can include her in on the deal. I'm not sure if I'd just go buy her one, but I'd sure let her know that the thought was there.

Maybe if you've already been shopping, make a phone call to your dealer and tell them you might be interested in buying one for your wife as well. Outta the blue, tell her you have something you want to show her, and stop by the dealer.

Give her the "we can spend more time together and have a little fun...yadda yadda yadda" speech. Then show her the quads.

Now you'll have to show her the one you picked out for her first. Hopefully it's her favorite color or the color you like to see her wear. Lay that on her as you show her the quad. Get my drift? Throw that picnic stuff in there too, you need all the help you can get!!! If you can get her to take the quad for a spin, be sure to tell her how nice she looks on it. Compliments will get you everywhere.

Now keep in mind, if the quad you're looking at for you is bigger/better than hers and she can see that, you'll have to really lay the mush on her. If they are the same, then your job is a little bit easier.

Now, she will either:
1. Fall in love with the idea and you gotta buy two quads---This one will hit your pocket, but you'll have a loving riding buddy and "your" new quad. (You might want to start looking at the balancing the bank account. Women are really catching on to ATVing epecially when the men in their lives ride too.)

2. Tell you how dangerous these things are and there's no way she's getting on one, and for you to help yourself. (Uh, don't count on this one. The remodeling issue is gonna kill your chances here).

3. Tell you that you have more important things to do with your money. At which point you'll get the hell outta there, and she'll drag you to the furniture store---(Again the remodeling monster rears it's ugly head).

Option one or two, you're all set. Option 3, well just wait a few weeks and til she goes to the mall or something. While she's out shopping, scurry to the dealer and pick up your new quad.

Uh, just tell her they called while she was gone and they were practically giving them away in a "one day only sale". The word "sale" may help you a little here, but you might as well pack your pillow and blanket for the doghouse or maybe one of those new rooms you're adding.

Good luck sas....sounds like you've got your work cut out for you.

 

These excuses might help too:
1. I bought it to haul firewood on the back.
2. I bought it to use with a land-leveler to keep the gravel driveway smooth.
3. I bought it so I can get the hell out of the house on Sunday and let her do whatever she does while I'm gone.
4. I bought it to keep up with her and the horse she rode in on.
5 I bought it becau .. aww hell, I just wanted it!

Nuf' said.

 

My wife never complains about what I buy,hell,I dont even tell her what im buying or when.If I want it,I buy it,plain and simple.
Bill