Why lie to her? Just tell her the truth.
She thought it was crazy to buy $300 worth of drilled rotors and Mintex pads, until I asked the stealership what the brakes would cost; $800.
That was all the green light I needed, no deception required. Most good aftermarket parts are cheaper than OEM anyhow, and I tell her that.
When I got rims, I told her I would sell the old ones and recoup most of the loss.
When it was all said and done, the rims only cost me $100, but had a new set of tires on them. She thought a new set of tires for $100 was a great deal.
As for springs, etc. I just tell her what I want and if we have some extra $$$, it's OK.
No need to lie to get get goodies.
She thought it was crazy to buy $300 worth of drilled rotors and Mintex pads, until I asked the stealership what the brakes would cost; $800.
That was all the green light I needed, no deception required. Most good aftermarket parts are cheaper than OEM anyhow, and I tell her that.
When I got rims, I told her I would sell the old ones and recoup most of the loss.
When it was all said and done, the rims only cost me $100, but had a new set of tires on them. She thought a new set of tires for $100 was a great deal.
As for springs, etc. I just tell her what I want and if we have some extra $$$, it's OK.
No need to lie to get get goodies.