A Divine Manifestation
#21
12-28-2010, 03:18 PM
now this is good advice!! thank you sir!
If your position is that you not only need it but you need it now - then I'd use the ol' wintertime lowest-price-of-the-year approach. First because it's obviously wintertime so you're good there; and secondly because the low price thing is mostly true as well - so you're being honest and making your case at the same time. And getting your bike.
Of course that doesn't always work, and the danger is that you take it to the next level where she gives you a definitive "NO" as opposed to the soft "no" which can be conveniently interpreted to mean "yes". Going against the soft "no" gets you into trouble, but nothing she won't get over after you've done some appropriate minor penance. She likely expected you to do it anyway, depending on your relationship.
Don't back her into a corner and you're probably good to go.
Of course that doesn't always work, and the danger is that you take it to the next level where she gives you a definitive "NO" as opposed to the soft "no" which can be conveniently interpreted to mean "yes". Going against the soft "no" gets you into trouble, but nothing she won't get over after you've done some appropriate minor penance. She likely expected you to do it anyway, depending on your relationship.
Don't back her into a corner and you're probably good to go.
#22
12-28-2010, 03:23 PM
Road Master
My wife kept telling me I need to get a Harley for about 3 years before I got mine. I kept telling her they're too expensive and I don't need a Harley. Only reason I got this one was a very good deal I couldn't turn down.
I like it, but I still don't 'NEED' it. That's just silly.
I like it, but I still don't 'NEED' it. That's just silly.
#23
12-28-2010, 03:43 PM
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well, it's either the bike or therapy, in the long run, the bike is cheaper 
so yes, i NEED it.
so yes, i NEED it.
#25
12-28-2010, 04:04 PM
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1. Buying a Harley can be much cheaper than renting (depending on how often you'd ride). If you don't ride often enough save money by buying, then you might want to keep renting until you see the light.
2. When I put forth the suggestion to my wife for the first bike I got (not a Harley), I told her it's a great way to spend some time together and have fun... which has happened a lot.
About 5 months ago I told my wife the Malibu was almost paid off and asked her if she knew what I meant. Her response was.."we can buy a Harley". That's what ya gotta work for. Involve her with the process and I guess the only thing left to ask is...which Harley do you plan on getting?
2. When I put forth the suggestion to my wife for the first bike I got (not a Harley), I told her it's a great way to spend some time together and have fun... which has happened a lot.
About 5 months ago I told my wife the Malibu was almost paid off and asked her if she knew what I meant. Her response was.."we can buy a Harley". That's what ya gotta work for. Involve her with the process and I guess the only thing left to ask is...which Harley do you plan on getting?
#28
12-28-2010, 10:12 PM
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#30
12-29-2010, 11:38 AM
in 2003 I had left all the strategically placed brochures, written interest rates and payments on everything. One evening I approached the subject. Her response " You do whatever you think is right". Well, I didn't hear NO.....5 bikes later and we just got her an 09 Superglide last spring.
My point is, it can be done.
Mark
My point is, it can be done.
Mark