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[stampede1]

Yeah, so let's break this down. So you are right about the two door being the closest shout out to the original (especially with the base grill). Cost wise, the four door is more expensive, but this is where we take a hard left turn. If you factor in the divorce lawyer, settlement, post-divorce lifestyle costs, you actually do much better getting the four door. Becauase let's face it, we all know that as husbands we are only the boss when the wife lets us be. And look at the bright side, you will probably be the primary driver. In my catastrophic case, the bronco that originally was going to be "mine" is slowly evolving into "hers". So, yeah, get the four door. case closed.

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[icavedin]

This. I like to make my wife happy and she likes to make me happy. It doesn't always work that way but at least we try.

These "I do what I want posts" make me laugh. What if your other wanted to "do what they want" and spend $50k. Seeems like some may not want to make that compromise.

I don't know what OPs relationship is but I know this probably isn't where you should get your answers. Talk to your wife. Each make a pros and cons list. Compare. Discuss. Don't "stand up to her." Come to an agreement with each other.

This is so hot dude -- can I be your wife?

But yes +1 to everything you've mentioned. I have some overly proud, macho guy friends in my group who are single and anytime I do anything remotely nice for my partner; they call me a simp.
And then they bitch and complain about how they want to find a nice partner and settle down.

 

[Wahoowa]

All us married guys know what "get whatever you want" means. lol

Yeah, never hear the end if it. Pretty sure she’s genuine though.

 

[Chrism81]

Just another reason the divorce rate is high in US ?

 

[pan-y-cerveza]

This is so hot dude -- can I be your wife?

I'd want to make a pros and cons list with my current wife first.

 

[cybersal]

I'm a single guy and have never waivered from the two door. Haven't driven a two door in over 20 years and do like the extra space of a four door and being able to throw my gym bag or groceries on the back seat vs. the way back. I've always envisioned my Bronco as a two door. But a four door is more practical...

 

[mC.242]

I just have too much stuff to carry to go with the 2dr. Hell I might as well just get a motorcycle with a sidecar in that case Even the 4dr will be a significant step down in cargo space from my Pathfinder and will require some creative packing on most trips. I guess it really comes down to why you are getting it. For me, this is a fun "adventure" vehicle that can handle light/med duty off-road stuff even mostly stock so the extra space and doors are a must.

 

[395N]

My wife and I work best when operating as a team, as cheesy as that sounds it's true. We are going on 20 years of marriage and I feel darn lucky to have her.
Now I am getting the 2DR Bronco because she knows its important to me and she backs it, just like if she felt strongly about something I'd do the same.
The moment someone strong arms another into making a decision they don't want it breeds bad blood which will carry into the next decision and that's when things get ugly and it becomes difficult to correct.

Truth be told..if my wife was hell bent on the 4DR Bronco and threw a major fit that drew a line in the sand I just wouldn't get the Bronco because I 'd resent her every time I looked at it. But because I've listen over the years to what was important to her, she responds in kind.

 

[wvmtneer]

I know the name of a good lawyer.

 

[Thechief86]

Lol, My wife hasn't once mentioned changing my preferred Bronco build, as long as the payment is low enough. Good thing I like the base model, 2 door, manual trans, haha. Just gotta find a way to sneak Squatch into the equation....

 

[broadicustomworks]

Ya it’s not a lot is it?

Well... every inch matters.
I have so many off-color sarcastic replies here. Just can't bring myself to it. Ya'll have fun with it.

And to reiterate prior sentiment:
The coming together to talk and making pro/con lists together, as a team, is the absolute best option.
She will respect you for wanting her input, you may find that there is a perspective of hers you never even considered was a big deal.
Never know.
But either way it will at minimum save a helluva lot of strife, bad feelings, high blood pressure.

We did this and in the end she agreed that I could get "whatever I wanted because I've been wanting one and planning for it for several years", and agreed with the logic behind some "wants" and "needs".
She never really had a stance, it was more me trying to wrestle with where practicality vs. desire ended up taking me.
At the end of the day a marriage is a team deal. Sure there are those where the men do whatever, however, whenever they want. But I'd venture to say there are some empty spots there in that dynamic in a major way. And as men, it's always best practice to walk a mile in their shoes (not literally because that would suck) and think about from the other perspective before speaking or acting.
Sometimes easier said than done too.
And that's where a firm, respectful foundation comes into play. You can disagree, have hurt feelings, etc. but it's not a hole in the dam, so to speak if you've set the precedent that the other's opinion/perspective carries an equal weight in the end.
/off soapbox, continue to think of size jokes/

 

[tokyo]

Coming from a regular cab pickup I won't know what to do with all the interior space of a 2-door... and a 4-door will just feel like excessive mindless gluttony.

But back in the day when the kids were around there would have been no question. 4-door or bust.

I remember being so happy when I was able to get a deal on a '98 Pontiac Montana

Priorities change over life so hang in there dads! 4-door Bronco will still be way cooler than anything my kids got to ride in growing up.

 

[tokyo]

My wife doesn't really care that much about cars so she asks me to put together a short list of ones I think are good spec-wise within our determined budget. We go drive them all and I buy her whichever one she wants.

Her car is now 8 years old and I offered to upgrade it but she said no, she really likes it and doesn't want to change.

Happy wife happy life

 

[pan-y-cerveza]

It is that simple.

There's my money, her money, and our money.

If you want to let her decide how you spend your money, that's on you.

Maybe for you.

When I met my wife she was $40k in debt from school. When we were married she was nearly $100k. I couldn't imagine telling her that her debt is her debt and, since I was making good cash, buy whatever the hell I wanted.

Now she makes the big money. You think she wouldn't remember that I didn't help her?

Instead we worked together to pay off that debt. Now we work together to spend that money. We definitely still have his and hers money that we don't hassle each other over but if it's a big chunk of change its our money that we've both worked hard for.

Your situation doesn't equal everyone's.

 

[tshaw2009]

Who's paying for it, you or her?

It's that simple.

There's no me buying it or her buying it. As a matter of fact, there is no mine or hers in our marriage at all. Everything is ours. All big financial decisions are made by "us", because if one of "us" makes a bad financial decision, we both pay for it. We both work full-time equally at our places of employment and at home. So, regardless of who makes more money, we both have equal say in how our finances are spent.

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