Relationship problems caused by cars
Discussion
I wonder if any of you have had this problem before. My girlfiend (7 years, living together for 4 years) has asked me to be put on the insurance of my 355. Now, she has had her licence for only 3 years and currently drives a BMW 520i.
The 355 attracts a lot of attention and is a bit of a beast to handle if your not used to fast cars. On the other hand I admire her petrol(piston) head attitude.
For once, I dont know what to say!
Deester...
The 355 attracts a lot of attention and is a bit of a beast to handle if your not used to fast cars. On the other hand I admire her petrol(piston) head attitude.
For once, I dont know what to say!
Deester...
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or send her on a car control course AND a defensive driving course - there are several courses designed to help women in emergency situations
Presented right she won't think its patronising (which it isn't) its good fun ! (especially the J turns)
I think this would be an excellent idea. Do you know where to find such an establishment?
Thanks...
Send her on a www.ride-drive.co.uk course. Of course she might be a better drive than you already 
Calamity!
Fortunately if my girlfriend and I found ourselves in the same position (oh, if only!), the answer would be a very swift "push off!", which would end the discussion.
All I can suggest is that (provided you can bear it) you agree with the proviso that she only drive it with you in the passenger seat - although that might throw up it's own problems..."Slow down...not like that...watch out for that wall...Hail Mary, full of grace..."
Fortunately if my girlfriend and I found ourselves in the same position (oh, if only!), the answer would be a very swift "push off!", which would end the discussion.
All I can suggest is that (provided you can bear it) you agree with the proviso that she only drive it with you in the passenger seat - although that might throw up it's own problems..."Slow down...not like that...watch out for that wall...Hail Mary, full of grace..."
Insure her, just don't let her drive it on her own. Point out it can bring out the worst in other motorists.
An advance driving course would be a good idea, the course concentrating on handling as opposed to some patronising git telling her that speed kills.
DAZ
PS - If the insurance is outrageous, offer to give her 1/3 of the increased premium to spend on shoes instead!!
An advance driving course would be a good idea, the course concentrating on handling as opposed to some patronising git telling her that speed kills.
DAZ
PS - If the insurance is outrageous, offer to give her 1/3 of the increased premium to spend on shoes instead!!
Trust me Deester, in terms of "Relationship problems caused by cars", this doesn't even register on the scale. "If you don't sell that quattro I'm divorcing you and you're moving out - end of story" is a relationship problem caused by cars. It was a wrench but in the end one of the quattros had to go.
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Trust me Deester, in terms of "Relationship problems caused by cars", this doesn't even register on the scale. "If you don't sell that quattro I'm divorcing you and you're moving out - end of story" is a relationship problem caused by cars. It was a wrench but in the end one of the quattros had to go.
Ohhhh scheiße, that put things in perspective!
Insure her, that's my advise
If she does crash your P&J she'll be so sorry you'll..
a. Never have do do any ironing again
b. Never have to do any washing up again
c.
d. Get the car fixed on the insurance (cost you a years no claims)
e. Never have to answer the question again
The extra cash in insurance was well worth it in my opinion
Ben (looking at the creases in his shirt with a wry smile)
If she does crash your P&J she'll be so sorry you'll..
a. Never have do do any ironing again
b. Never have to do any washing up again
c.
d. Get the car fixed on the insurance (cost you a years no claims)
e. Never have to answer the question again
The extra cash in insurance was well worth it in my opinion
Ben (looking at the creases in his shirt with a wry smile)
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In terms of "Relationship problems caused by cars", this doesn't even register on the scale. "If you don't sell that Mantis that you bought last year without telling me I'm divorcing you and you're moving out - end of story" is a relationship problem caused by cars. It was a wrench but in the end the mantis had to go.
A major relationship problem caused by a car
Personally I wouldn't let her near it. Only three years as a licensed driver?? You could be asking for trouble... At the least you'll end up a nervous wreck. And poor, because the insurance will cost a packet.
The Ride-Drive course is a good idea, though. Then buy her a fast car of her own!
All IMHO, of course.
The Ride-Drive course is a good idea, though. Then buy her a fast car of her own!
All IMHO, of course.
try - www.1stlotus.com for handling
or indeed don palmer creative car control
for the security course try www.internationaldriversservice.com/rates.htm
I have done a day with andrew walsh at 1st lotus I can thoroughly recommend (and they are rear wheel drive cars if you use the elise !)
hth
or indeed don palmer creative car control
for the security course try www.internationaldriversservice.com/rates.htm
I have done a day with andrew walsh at 1st lotus I can thoroughly recommend (and they are rear wheel drive cars if you use the elise !)
hth
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Personally I wouldn't let her near it. Only three years as a licensed driver?? You could be asking for trouble... At the least you'll end up a nervous wreck. And poor, because the insurance will cost a packet.
sgirl has clearly got the green eyed monster here
>> Edited by Gargamel on Monday 7th October 14:35
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sgirl has clearly got the green eyed monster here
Not at all! I love my Griff and I wouldn't swap it for a 355. Note: MY Griff, belonging to me, bought by me, for me. So blinking well there.
And FWIW, neither my brothers nor my dad are allowed to drive it simply because I reckon you need experience of that kind of car before you get let loose on the public roads with it - Euroboxes are a totally different breed and I don't think you can switch easily from a Mundano to a super-whizzy sporty job unless you're a truly gifted driver. You need to learn, preferably in something a little less exciting to start with. Cf. the number of footballers who wrap their Ferraris around lampposts.
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Trust me Deester, in terms of "Relationship problems caused by cars", this doesn't even register on the scale. "If you don't sell that quattro I'm divorcing you and you're moving out - end of story" is a relationship problem caused by cars. It was a wrench but in the end the wife had to go.
Edited in a scruff400/CarZee styleeeee....
depends on your plans but i always put my wife on my policies...
so...
you could say "I could only feel right putting my wife on my ferrari's policy, so (getting down on one knee) will you marry me?"
it'll hurt her more if she damages the car cos your finances are shared when you're married... altho, maybe i'm living in the past?
oh, And if she says yes, then I expect an invite to the wedding
so...
you could say "I could only feel right putting my wife on my ferrari's policy, so (getting down on one knee) will you marry me?"
it'll hurt her more if she damages the car cos your finances are shared when you're married... altho, maybe i'm living in the past?
oh, And if she says yes, then I expect an invite to the wedding
in hindsight - NOT A BAD IDEADeester, my cars haven't exactly been in the same league as yours but the policy I've always followed is that "yes, I'll insure you on it, but you ding it, you pay for it"... and that includes assocaited loss of NCB / raised premiums.
In your case I'd also only let her drive when you're in the car with her to begin with... "to make sure you're happy driving it" etc etc...
In your case I'd also only let her drive when you're in the car with her to begin with... "to make sure you're happy driving it" etc etc...
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