Hello, Listers,
I have a somewhat unique situation that I need help with. I know you are
all experienced in virtually everything there is about Healeys, but also
about Healeys and relationships with the spouse. So, I request advice on
how to handle this - and also, is it just me or is this not really an issue
at all? I hope you don't think it is OT.
Situation: I have a nice '65 BJ8. Also, sold the Detroit iron daily ride
last fall and indulged myself by purchasing a Limited Edition Mazda MX-5
(the new Miata). It is 'velocity red mica' and has all the performance
goodies. I love driving it when driving the Healey is not feasible - for
example, the daily commute. Wife has a nice three year old small SUV (that
she had to have at the time....). Now, last weekend she decided she really
wants a new yellow Volkswagen Beetle convertible. Ordinarily, this would
not be a problem in and of itself as I pretty much give her what she wants;
but in our case she almost always wants me to drive when we go together
somewhere and also almost always insists we take her vehicle. The problem
is that I just cannot 'see' myself driving a Volkswagen Beetle. Never
cared for them in the past and really don't want to have anything to do with
one. Not only would I have to drive the darn thing, I would be expected to
keep it washed, waxed, and in good repair. Am I unusual in that I cannot
stand the thought of having to drive in public in one of those things???
How can an Austin Healey guy drive a VW? What to do???
Stever
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