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momsno1_taxi Champion Author Toronto Posts:35,727 Points:1,271,600 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 29, 2012 5:29:39 PM Ignore momsno1_taxi Report Abuse Contrary to what you might think, owning a collector car and preserving a marriage are not mutually exclusive endeavours. With some planning, budgeting and carefully identifying the experience you’re after (i.e. a fixer-upper or fully-restored gem?) you and your sweetheart could soon be on the road to collector bliss. “People often romanticize about being able to buy a car and work on it in their garage to make it just right, but then it ends up sitting there for 10 years – and maybe even causes a divorce – because time is a currency that’s often poorly spent. Vehicles that are considered project cars usually never come within a specified budget to get them just right. Always take what you think it will cost to restore a car and double it,” says Jeff Hill, president of Okotoks Collector C Visit The Globe and Mail for full article

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Contrary to what you might think, owning a collector car and preserving a marriage are not mutually exclusive endeavours. With some planning, budgeting and carefully identifying the experience you’re after (i.e. a fixer-upper or fully-restored gem?) you and your sweetheart could soon be on the road to collector bliss.

“People often romanticize about being able to buy a car and work on it in their garage to make it just right, but then it ends up sitting there for 10 years – and maybe even causes a divorce – because time is a currency that’s often poorly spent. Vehicles that are considered project cars usually never come within a specified budget to get them just right. Always take what you think it will cost to restore a car and double it,” says Jeff Hill, president of Okotoks Collector C
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Cashless Champion Author Akron Posts:3,650 Points:760,055 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 1:47:13 PM Ignore Cashless Report Abuse Um, O.K.
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davenles Champion Author Texas Posts:3,331 Points:744,635 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 29, 2012 10:34:27 PM Ignore davenles Report Abuse Everyone needs a hobby.
MOREDLEG Champion Author Missouri Posts:2,775 Points:635,560 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 29, 2012 9:06:24 PM Ignore MOREDLEG Report Abuse I'm gonna miss her...
Meowmy Champion Author Florida Posts:1,293 Points:354,505 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jul 29, 2012 9:03:38 PM Ignore Meowmy Report Abuse Either get your spouse interested or pay someone else.
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Nicoalbum Champion Author Ottawa Posts:6,158 Points:1,214,845 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Jul 29, 2012 8:27:06 PM Ignore Nicoalbum Report Abuse Wife or your 4-wheel friend dilemma. Marry a garage tech
mountainrider7 Sophomore Author New York Posts:208 Points:149,165 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jul 29, 2012 8:11:14 PM Ignore mountainrider7 Report Abuse Noooo thank you !!
me2002 All-Star Author Toledo Posts:763 Points:319,205 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jul 29, 2012 7:37:29 PM Ignore me2002 Report Abuse Money pits are fun. Restore it yourself and enjoy.
matman01 Champion Author Detroit Posts:14,977 Points:1,986,585 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Jul 29, 2012 7:31:07 PM Ignore matman01 Report Abuse Get a vehicle that is already restored...learned that lesson the hard way.
ExplorerWA Champion Author Washington Posts:4,230 Points:823,000 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jul 29, 2012 7:24:03 PM Ignore ExplorerWA Report Abuse Sounds like it better to buy already finished.
melvindale Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,438 Points:351,230 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 29, 2012 7:09:39 PM Ignore melvindale Report Abuse Super info.
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humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:35,260 Points:2,397,120 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jul 29, 2012 6:09:28 PM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse sage advice
momsno1_taxi Champion Author Toronto Posts:35,727 Points:1,271,600 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 29, 2012 5:46:17 PM Ignore momsno1_taxi Report Abuse I know what you mean Wendy1john32, I used to own a 1971 Cutlass Convertible, but it was discovered after the fact that the frame was bent so we scrapped the idea of restoring and parted-out! It broke my heart..I loved that car!
wendy1john32 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:1,758 Points:1,076,165 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Jul 29, 2012 5:36:18 PM Ignore wendy1john32 Report Abuse I wish I could have a 1955 Buick Roadmaster, but I'd never want to do all the work to maintain it.