Girlfriend + Dog + RX-7

[redsubdivisions]

My wife is the same way with me. She is fully supportive of the car nut in me. She knows I need a project in order to maintain my sanity.

Feels good man.

you've got one of those too, eh? I managed to pick up one of those up about 8 years ago. Early adopter status. Feels good man x2.

[djjerme]

Already worried that a dog will limit my ability to travel...

..but not willing to move? You're looking at it wrong.

Get yourself a lab or something sturdy enough to go out hiking/camping/skiing..etc. and go be adventurous. I don't think I've ever seen a decent size dog who DIDN'T want to travel (and I had a Saint Bernard for 10+ years!)

Then when your GF realizes how sh*tty it is to rent in the city, you can find a house to either buy or rent for a hell of a lot less then whatever crappy apartment you are dwelling now. Then theres a good chance you'll have a garage, something that resembles a yard..etc.

Unless you own property or a house, moving is always an option. Rent control is just a smokescreen to making you think you got a good thing going..

[MR E30 325is]

My girl encourages me when it comes to cars because she knows it makes me happy...and I agreed on a second dog because I know it makes her happy.

I recognize every day that I found a keeper. Only problem is, saving money for a ring when I know I need parts for the E30...;D

My wife is the same way with me. She is fully supportive of the car nut in me. She knows I need a project in order to maintain my sanity.

Feels good man.

[MR E30 325is]

IMO people who want to own a dog while living in an apartment obviously didn't grow up with dogs and get to know them. It's a shit life for a dog to be cooped up in a concrete box for 23 hours of the day and only to be allowed to go outside and crap. Dogs belong outside in a yard with grass and squirrels and dirt. A dog is a living thing and a responsibility, not a cute toy.

Couldn't agree more.

They need space and freedom to do the things they are born to do.

[Powling]

I envy the guys that can keep the woman happy, and do what they want with cars. That shit takes skills.

My girl encourages me when it comes to cars because she knows it makes me happy...and I agreed on a second dog because I know it makes her happy.

I recognize every day that I found a keeper. Only problem is, saving money for a ring when I know I need parts for the E30...;D

[kid325e]

BTW, I had an AW11 MR2 in laguna blue that I miss dearly.

[kid325e]

Trying to be the voice of reason here.. How serious is the relationship? I know you mentioned you were leaning towards getting rid of the GF and picking up the FD, but lets be honest. Depending on the relationship and your guy's connection this may be the best relationship for you, the FD is a good thought but you're still plenty young. Plenty of time to pick up that FD when you guys make the move into a bigger place/yard. Plus, working on cars in an apartment complex isn't the best thing ever. Either a dog or project car...not the best idea for your current living situation. Just my .02 - although I envy the guys that are just like fuck it, and do what they want. Lol

I envy the guys that can keep the woman happy, and do what they want with cars. That shit takes skills.

[mr2peak]

I know, I grew up with 2 dogs. She didn't, perhaps that's why this is such a struggle

Edit: parents currently have 2 dogs, and we always had at least 1 dog in the house since I was 5

[varg]

IMO people who want to own a dog while living in an apartment obviously didn't grow up with dogs and get to know them. It's a shit life for a dog to be cooped up in a concrete box for 23 hours of the day and only to be allowed to go outside and crap. Dogs belong outside in a yard with grass and squirrels and dirt. A dog is a living thing and a responsibility, not a cute toy.

[mr2peak]

They are.

A dog is an emotional diversion for your gf.

An FD is a diversion for your mechanical tendencies, except it's like getting a purebred Dalmation without any papers.

Very true.

[Powling]

They are.

A dog is an emotional diversion for your gf.

An FD is a diversion for your mechanical tendencies, except it's like getting a purebred Dalmation without any papers.

This was surprisingly well put.

[thatblacke30]

Problem solved

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HAHAHA yes!!!!

[FredK]

She says it's not fair that I've been thinking about getting an RX-7 FD (and renting a spot to park it), but I'm unwilling to cram a dog into our lives... because obviously these things are related.

They are.

A dog is an emotional diversion for your gf.

An FD is a diversion for your mechanical tendencies, except it's like getting a purebred Dalmation without any papers.

[mr2peak]

I say buy FD, let go of GF, sell FD after values skyrocket like 80s sports cars have, buy house, find wife: profit and better life.

That's what I'm leaning towards.

[MrBurgundy]

What about a cat? Way easier to take care of and they'll do a lot better in a smaller place, like yours.

I would be pretty annoyed if someone would make me feel like shit for wanting something realistically doable, because they can't have something that will be a pain in the ass in your current living situation.