The wife made me do it.

[slimcobra]

My wife and I have tried everything possible other than in vitro fertilization to have a child and nothing. The doctors can't find anything wrong with the two of us, so we have decided to adopt. As I"m sure most of you know adoption is not cheap so the wife told me I had to sell my MKII. Guys I have to tell you it took everything I had in me to keep from crying when they guy drove away in my baby. The minute the garage door went down my wife turned to me and said I will never ask you for anything ever again. I think the sale of the car was harder on here than she thought it would be. Since then we have agreed I will use part of the money of the sale to purchase a new kit. So that being said, when if FFR going to have a sale again? My garage looks way to empty.

[Gumball]

Congratulations on your decision to adopt - best of luck to you and your family. If an infant, might I suggest "Dave" for his name if it's a boy.

[Martin]

There is a sale on now for anyone that has bought anything from them before. Even just a manual qualifies.


My wife and I have tried everything possible other than in vitro fertilization to have a child and nothing. The doctors can't find anything wrong with the two of us, so we have decided to adopt. As I"m sure most of you know adoption is not cheap so the wife told me I had to sell my MKII. Guys I have to tell you it took everything I had in me to keep from crying when they guy drove away in my baby. The minute the garage door went down my wife turned to me and said I will never ask you for anything ever again. I think the sale of the car was harder on here than she thought it would be. Since then we have agreed I will use part of the money of the sale to purchase a new kit. So that being said, when if FFR going to have a sale again? My garage looks way to empty.

[charles roybal]

The minute the garage door went down my wife turned to me and said I will never ask you for anything ever again.

Children the greatest gift from God. :)

The above statement...similar to "This stock will never drop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" ;)

[Someday I Suppose]

Slim, tough decision I am sure, but congratulations on the decision to adopt. When I started my build we hadn't planned on a family, 4+ years later, I can't recall what life was like before I became a dad.

All the best!

_Scott

[Sven]

There will be a time in your life that you will look back with embarrassment that your car was ever than meaningful compared to the incredible blessing and joy your children will be. Also, this is a very manly sacrifice in the truest sense of the word. Men often think only in terms of taking a bullet for a family member but in actuality most real sacrifices are not heroic but deeply felt nonetheless. Your wife is proud of the man she married and recognizes the character and commitment it took. And you should be too.

[Bob Cowan]

It's just a car. You built that one, you can build another one. And the next one is always just a little bit better than the last one.

But, a child.... now that's something special. When you build/raise a child, you have accomplished something truly special. You're not losing a car, you're starting another project.

[cwrandolph]

Good choice Slim! You won't regret it! (well - there will be moments but overall it's the best!) Best of luck!

[Martin]

I must admit that I answered the question about the sale. I'm a guy, that's what we do. Before I had kids of my own I wouldn't have considered adopting. Now I have two kids, I can't imagine life without them and would definitely adopt if we were in your position. It is something you won't regret.

Martin

[slimcobra]

Thank you everyone for the words of support. I am looking forward to both new adventures and I hope to share the enjoyment of owning a factory five with our our future child. I will give factory five a call today and see what happens.

[Pierre B]

May God bless you and your wife for your decision. My wife and I have five children, all grown at this point. Our oldest two were adopted, as was I. My wife just wasn't getting pregnant, and the long wait brought us to adopt. Eight years later and in two year spans, we had three natural children. Adoption opened the gate!
Now about your FFR and the parting of the ways. This may only be temporary, but only time will tell. I built my MKII with our youngest child back in 2004-2007. At age 27, our son was a most informed building companion, and now I have a car in which we both take great pride. Who knows, you may soon be raising your own building companion. If not, then other as yet unknown and wonderful adventures will await you and your family. Bon voyage.
The longer you wait, it seems, the more build choices you will have from FFR!

[South Dakobra]

I've reminded many young boys of their father's sacrifice and choice, when they drool over the roadster ask their dad is they could have something like it.

[slimcobra]

Well if driving in my MKII was fun I can't image how much fun it will be to drive my child around in my MKIV!

[MPTech]

If it's girl, name her Carol.

Quite a sacrifice, that would be very hard for any guy, especially a gearhead.
Good luck.

[riptide motorsport]

Easy decision...good for you.

[KC Wildcat]

Just to prepare you, I can not tell you how many couples I know or have heard of that decided to adopted, did it, and ended up pregnant in the next couple of yrs. Good luck/congrats!