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Install some running boards on the Tahoe?

 

Already has them.

 

how much longer until the kid can kinda climb up themselves

 

He started this week

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I have 4 kids and I'm on my second minivan. First was a Chevy astro van. I now have a Nissan quest. Wives hauling kids for the most part don't care about the cool factor of a suv. They view it as an appliance to get them from point A to B, nothIng more. Minivans work very well and they are really useful. The only advantage I see that a full size suv has is the ability to tow. Since I have a Silverado to tow with, the wife's car is not needed for that duty.

 

Fuel economy is not what one thinks when they think of Toyota/Nissan/Honda. My quest is lucky to break 23 on the highway. That being said, it is a heavy car and has the same engine and transmission as the maxima. The van is roomy, comfortable, quiet, good in bad weather, and has room for 7 with room in the back for some cargo.

 

For hauling the family around, you can't go wrong.

Wingnut Senior Enthusiast

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My wife is doing the same stuff your wife is too...

 

Her: "I want a Nissan Rogue"

 

Me: "You just bought that Camry about a year ago"

 

Her: "But it's my money"

 

Me: "Okay, but...When the Avy is paid for (about another year), I'm buying another go-fast toy"

 

Her: "What about the GTO?"

 

Me: "What about it? I'm not gonna sell it!"

 

Her: "You don't need another toy!"

 

Me: "But it's my money!"

 

Her: "..."

Take notes gents because THIS, is how you do it. Fine job sir, fine job. :cheers:

 

 

Oh, I may "win" the discussion...But she'll still get her new car.

 

And my argument on that particular topic only works if you and your spouse buy your cars with separate accounts. :lol:

ChevyTech77 Senior Enthusiast

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Oh, I may "win" the discussion...But she'll still get her new car.

 

And my argument on that particular topic only works if you and your spouse buy your cars with separate accounts. :lol:

Ssssshhh!!! I know this as well but let that be a secret! :lol:

 

True and for some reason, my account gets more use/abuse than her's does these days. Of course, it might have something to do with the fact that I nearly double her income too. Sugar momma's, good ones are so hard to find these days...... :cheers:

 

:lol:

Daryl LBZ Senior Enthusiast

Daryl LBZ

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Ah, I can see it's only starting for me too. Every time I mention getting an LS1 Camaro she reminds me about paying for our wedding...

General Lee 01 Senior Enthusiast

General Lee 01

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Ah, I can see it's only starting for me too. Every time I mention getting an LS1 Camaro she reminds me about paying for our wedding...

 

 

""But honey, weren't we gonna just elope at the courthouse?" :cheers:

Daryl LBZ Senior Enthusiast

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Ah, I can see it's only starting for me too. Every time I mention getting an LS1 Camaro she reminds me about paying for our wedding...

 

 

""But honey, weren't we gonna just elope at the courthouse?" :lol:

 

 

 

 

 

I already tried that. Doesn't work... :cheers:

Wingnut Senior Enthusiast

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Oh, I may "win" the discussion...But she'll still get her new car.

 

And my argument on that particular topic only works if you and your spouse buy your cars with separate accounts. :lol:

Ssssshhh!!! I know this as well but let that be a secret! :uhoh:

 

True and for some reason, my account gets more use/abuse than her's does these days. Of course, it might have something to do with the fact that I nearly double her income too. Sugar momma's, good ones are so hard to find these days...... :lol:

 

:lol:

 

 

Oh, I've always been the "spender" in our relationship. She's a penny-pinching tightass. But I don't spend close to what I earn, and carry no debt...So even though I give her a coronary every time I buy something stupid, she knows I'm not hurting the family unit.

ChevyTech77 Senior Enthusiast

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Oh, I've always been the "spender" in our relationship. She's a penny-pinching tightass. But I don't spend close to what I earn, and carry no debt...So even though I give her a coronary every time I buy something stupid, she knows I'm not hurting the family unit.

Sounds very familiar except mine, (GF) is not even comfortable taking loans out, that's how tight she is. I spend, she saves. Just like yours, she has a coronary everytime I back in the driveway with some sort of new toy and although I cannot say that I am debt free (I do have house and truck payments) she knows that I would never spend it if it was

going to pinch us, ever, so usually I just get that pooched upper lip, arms crossed on her chest, a snort, a verbal "Oh well...." and back in the house she goes. :thumbs:

 

The craziest part is, for me anyway, is how pissed off she gets when I buy her something. I mean, she takes it, she's not a complete fool, but will bark up and down about how much it cost or that I shouldn't have spent the money on something like that, etc, etc. It don't stop me though. Wait until the truck is paid for and I back a brand new Jeep in the driveway for her. She'll probably have to go to the emergency room LOL.

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