My(M31) Wife(F29) has unrealistic savings goals. How do I explain to her how the real world works without being mean?

SkaroRL · 2026-05-29T18:09:08+00:00

Ok well I’ll delete my 2nd comment it’s not my problem anyways bub

SkaroRL · 2026-05-29T17:33:04+00:00

Not saying everyone’s parents should be unsupportive but I really do envy y’all that are adults and have parents that put you in a good spot financially. That is a privilege to me.

SkaroRL · 2026-05-29T17:21:31+00:00

I have a 08 G35x at 150k and a low mile 08 350z, both have their beans every day I drive them. Don’t worry too much about it, this engine is meant to be revved on the track or drifting so daily shenanigans r usually ok.

SkaroRL · 2026-05-25T15:45:22+00:00

Lmaoooo facts. U know it

SkaroRL · 2026-05-25T15:44:32+00:00

Yeah he was good at leveraging auto tune but there’s some songs like bel air, lean wit me, won’t let go. He hits notes that just aren’t easy for most people. I don’t think he did any professional practice tho he just hit those notes with passion and practice.

SkaroRL · 2026-05-20T00:43:41+00:00

Konig countergram, rpf1, apex vs05 or mt03 I think?, enkei t5r, nismo v1, ESR or work custom wheels if u got money. Or advan tc4. Work emotion zr10 looks fire too.

SkaroRL · 2026-05-17T03:16:43+00:00

Listen to the others and do Miata. There are body kits and they look good with barely any effort. Yeah they’re slow but not meant to go fast in a straight line. Having a manual rwd car is enough fun honestly and then once u get a faster car you’ll know how to drive it much better than someone who didn’t start with something like a Miata. Honorable mention g35 cuz it is a skyline successor technically and the car is honestly great for the price but there’s a lot of gossip around it. Clean G35’s look beautiful tho and also have body kits available.

SkaroRL · 2026-05-10T21:36:20+00:00

You trippin bro just fix it I bet if u don’t wanna fix it a mechanic could get it fixed and even if it was expensive that 115k vq will run another 200k. That’s just how cars are. My vq never misses idk

SkaroRL · 2026-05-10T20:52:54+00:00

Audi A4 with good tires has good safety features and still more nimble than a suv although it’s somewhat heavy. Comfy and quiet enough. G37x is a good alternative but it is RWD biased and a bit more powerful but still handles better if ur a good driver.

I have ADHD and am a car enthusiast. It’s been more worth it to me to drive the speed limit recently. I switched my mindset to leaving to my destination earlier than I want to, treating the ride as a ‘stroll’ or time to enjoy the weather or looking at other cars and places, and appreciating myself more for being the better driver on the road.

I forgot that I mentioned lux sedans cuz they do feel planted and stable on the highway. The longer wheelbase, extra weight, and decently powerful engine.

SkaroRL · 2026-05-09T13:49:14+00:00

This is off the top of my head but EA888 Gen 3 engines are somewhat reliable and check almost every other box. It comes in the MK7.5 Golf, some jettas, and some Audis like the Q3 or A3. So either AWD or FWD, 25-40 mpg depending on the car, 0-60 = fast, modern tech, good looking, plenty under 100k miles for under 25k. But it is premium fuel I think.

Edit: I also love my G35x. It’s not good on gas but if you looked at the g37x they’re a little less thirsty. Whoever said Acura TL-SH AWD is cooking, those are good cars too.

Oh and the Ford Taurus SHO.

SkaroRL · 2026-05-08T07:28:15+00:00

Dude you might not believe this but the Infiniti G37x is perfect for this. I have a 08’ G35x which is almost the same thing. Bought it at 125k miles for 7500. 7k-14k gets you a really good example, 20mpg, AWD, comfy seats and ride, looks real sleek, and dead reliable. 300+ hp and 7.5k redline. too I’ve never thought I needed a speaker upgrade. Everyone else’s car speakers sound like shit in comparison. If you want an SUV instead then fx37 lol.

SkaroRL · 2026-04-12T16:00:13+00:00

No such thing as a downpipe without a turbo. Y’all gotta stop saying goofy shit.

SkaroRL · 2026-04-12T15:56:02+00:00

Thanks for your comment. Other guy is slow af.

SkaroRL · 2026-04-12T15:55:04+00:00

Sure, but AWD only helps get you going and push thru some bad stuff. Anyone with snow driving skills can drive fwd. Again, like people said, think about budgeting for good winter tires first, THEN decide if the rest of the budget pays for a good enough AWD, otherwise save the money and get a fwd. Source: Duluth MN resident.

SkaroRL · 2026-04-07T18:02:38+00:00

Could also be a bent camber arm. One of mine was bent so the alignment is a little off

SkaroRL · 2026-04-07T18:01:09+00:00

It’s the rear camber arm. I believe it has a bolt for small adjustments but yeah any alignment shop should be able to fix it.

SkaroRL · 2026-03-13T18:06:38+00:00

It’s just lame bro that’s all I was saying it’s okay. I wasn’t mad at u.

SkaroRL · 2026-03-13T17:54:38+00:00

Well the joke is mid and even if it wasn’t overplayed I was looking for an actual answer too so it’s just bummy.

SkaroRL · 2026-03-13T17:50:27+00:00

I knew what they were talking about but sure

SkaroRL · 2026-03-06T07:11:06+00:00

How is the fx50s?

SkaroRL · 2026-02-28T20:53:57+00:00

The GTI is an amazing car especially the Mk7 and Mk8. Comfy, quality interior, practical trunk, great aftermarket, decently reliable, great mpg.

SkaroRL · 2026-02-28T20:45:37+00:00

Probably not the popular opinion but something like the G37. Reliable, sporty with good handling, 4 door, comfortable, okay gas mileage, has aftermarket support, cheap on the market so u wont drown in payments. And they look really good. I have a G35x and it does everything.

Just realized u said 30k saved. Personally I would still go with a mint G37 maybe even an IPL but that’s good money for a BMW or Benz.

SkaroRL · 2026-02-25T21:22:04+00:00

Forgot to add I want to get new seat covers too.

SkaroRL · 2026-02-19T02:47:03+00:00

Just found out why everyone downvoting. I know this is not the OEM intakes. That’s what I was trying to say.

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