A girlfriend asks for advice on a Jeep forum

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geno

geno

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Regarding whether or not she should suggest her boyfriend sell his project...

See the OP and the first response :

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/96-jeep-cherokee-need-opinions-1149721/

Copied from the link since the Jeep forums is flaking out for some :

So, my boyfriend bought a '96 Cherokee (XJ) SE, for way too much, like around $3,000. It broke down and he has put another $2,500 in it and totally rebuilt the engine and did a lot of after market work on it. He has and will do all the labor himself, he refuses to pay for labor. Now, he finds out that the motor needs to be taken back out and fixed again and is looking at another $700. I said he should just sell it and wipe his hands clean, he says he won't make enough.

Firstly, what is your guys' opinion on what he should do? Secondly, how much do you think he could make parting it versus just the whole car as is?

Thanks for your guys' opinions!
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You want my opinion? Ok…

Shut the hell up. You’re not his wife. You’re not paying for the repairs. It’s absolutely none of your business what he does with his Jeep or his money. I know your type well… first it’s “Sell the Jeep because it’s costing too much money.” Then it’s “No, you can’t go spend the weekend with your buddies because I need you to take me shopping.” Then it’s “Oh gee, honey… I’m pregnant. Gosh, I have no idea how that happened.”

You’re a DreamKiller. You kill a guy’s dreams, take away his future, tie him down with a fat mortgage and too many babies, and turn him into just another miserable guy wondering, “How the hell did I get here?”

Do you really want to help him? Here’s what you do… go to your local library (it’s a big building with books inside) and check out a couple of books on rebuilding engines. Read them, over and over, until YOU understand what needs to be done. Then help him get that engine out and rebuild it. Tie your hair back in a ponytail, put on some old jeans and get your hands dirty. Hand him wrenches, hold the light, pull the wire connectors apart, help him get the hood off… help him with anything he needs. When he gets tired, run inside and make him a hot lunch or dinner. Fix him coffee, hot chocolate, whatever he wants. (But NO beer. Beer is for when the job is done.)

Then when the day is over and you’re both exhausted from working on the engine, push him into a hot shower and jump in with him. Scrub his back, wash his hair, rinse him off, and dry him with fluffy towels still hot from the dryer. Then push him into bed and screw his ears off. Then get up the next day and do it all over again.

Make him realize that rebuilding an engine is a slow and methodical process. Make him realize that every step should be regarded as surgery; every step must be perfect… perfect torque, perfect fit, perfectly clean. If you run into a step that you just can’t figure out, ask for help from someone who knows what he’s doing. Are you cute? Put on a low-cut top, show some cleavage and go (by yourself) to the local Jeep shop, and explain to the guys that you are helping your boyfriend to rebuild his engine and neither of you can figure out this one little step, and do they have any advice…

Think it won’t work? Think again. We guys love to help cute girls, even if they have a boyfriend. (Hey, maybe you’ve got a sister, or girlfriend…)

But absolutely DO NOT whine or complain. Do not say a single negative thing. Not a single “Oooooo, I broke a nail.” If you break a nail, or cut your finger, or bang a knuckle, you just shut up and DEAL WITH IT. You should be a hopelessly optomistic, never-say-die cheerleader, encouraging him every step of the way.

That’s my opinion.
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highland145

highland145

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LOL. Did Popcorn ever reply?

Edit: Nope. Looks like her feelings were hurt.
 
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lupi

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Wow, now that's a /caramelpopcorn worthy post.
 
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piasabird

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In my opinion jeeps are overpriced both new and old. Now you are just looking at sentimental value. Someone at work purchased a jeep and it ate so much gas it was killing her, so she just traded it in on a japanese car that got good gas milage. That about sums it up for me. It is a toy at best.

You may have a different opinion. I drive my car to work and others play in the desert or the mountains. Depends what gives you the most joy.

If you like playing in the desert maybe you should just build a Sand Rail.
 
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RaistlinZ

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MotionMan

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The first responder posted on:

01-05-2011, 10:48 PM #2
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The first responder's stats:

wgirvine
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Rosamond, CA
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14 posts in 3+ years. He may not talk much, but, it seems, when he does speak, one must listen (unless he stole it from somewhere else, of course).

MotionMan
 
Rhezuss

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This answer should apply to EVERY hobbies/interest, not only to Jeeps.

I'm gonna keep that in my back pocket in case something come up...
 
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CraigRT

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Sorry to say I sorta agree with it.
If my wife or GF was willing to help or at least not care that I was doing such things I would marry her very quickly.
It's always nagging and getting mad and fighting over innocent/non harmful to anyone crap that I love that puts me over the edge.

You can tell he's had that type of girlfriend before! (I have too)
 
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spidey07

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CraigRT said:
Sorry to say I sorta agree with it.
If my wife or GF was willing to help or at least not care that I was doing such things I would marry her very quickly.
It's always nagging and getting mad and fighting over innocent/non harmful to anyone crap that I love that puts me over the edge.

You can tell he's had that type of girlfriend before! (I have too)
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Why sorry to agree with it? It's straight up truth. There is a problem if you don't agree with. A real woman takes care of her man in this fashion, just like a man takes care of her in other ways.
 
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