My dilemma

zae757 · 05-23-2015, 03:56 PM

Currently I have a 2010 370Z with several mods to both exterior and interior. I love my car to death, has to be by far best vehicle I've ever owned and driven. It was my second car, so I would drive it every now and then to work and on the weekends. I get compliments about her every time I pull it out the driveway and decide to go on a little joy ride. But...I just had my first child exactly 3 weeks ago and had to give up my second car to the mother of my child because she had a 350Z. I no longer have a second car and unable to have my daughter ride in the car with me because it's a two seater.

My dilemma is, I'm really considering letting the love of my life go for a Camaro SS or Genesis coupé. Only reason I'm thinking about doing this is because they both have back seats. I'm just looking for a sports car to stay in with a back seat smh. Any ideas? I really love my Z and don't want to see it go...

We can't do anything with her 350Z, it has to stay (long story).

Z1NONLY · 05-23-2015, 04:55 PM

I would get a safe, but cheap, econo box and keep the Z.

kenchan · 05-23-2015, 07:55 PM

yah, just get a cheap box and keep your Z.

making sacrifices for kids is only healthy for you and your child if you are absolutely happy with your decision.
dilemma = not happy, forced to choose. if ur not happy, your child will not have the dad your child deserves.

MagmaRed370z · 05-23-2015, 08:09 PM

I agree. Get a cheap less than 80K miles econobox, keep the Z and be happy!

FL 4Motion · 05-23-2015, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, just get a cheap box and keep your Z.

making sacrifices for kids is only healthy for you and your child if you are absolutely happy with your decision.
dilemma = not happy, forced to choose. if ur not happy, your child will not have the dad your child deserves.

Loz, "whyd you keep your impractical 2 seater?"

Answer: "i did it to be a better father".

Zbrah · 05-23-2015, 08:32 PM

I was in a similar position as you up until two weeks ago, but we settled it by getting my wife into an SUV which enabled me to keep the Z. Problem solved. My wife got a brand new car as her first Mother's Day gift, and I am now the greatest Husband/Father in her eyes

kenchan · 05-23-2015, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

Loz, "whyd you keep your impractical 2 seater?"

Answer: "i did it to be a better father".

hey, last you want is a bald middle aged loser as a dad driving a minivan like a f-king manic each time he sees a sports car.

FL 4Motion · 05-23-2015, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

hey, last you want is a bald middle aged loser as a dad driving a minivan like a f-king manic each time he sees a sports car.

I agree 100%. See that alot actually.

Btw, did you just insinuate that the op is both bald and not a winner?

zae757 · 05-23-2015, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

hey, last you want is a bald middle aged loser as a dad driving a minivan like a f-king manic each time he sees a sports car.

Thats exactly what I was thinking. Looks like I'll be looking for another used car with 4 seats to keep the Z. Especially since my brother just got a 5.0 and keeps challenging me, I need something to keep his mouth shut and the Z is the solution...

MyZ4U2C · 05-23-2015, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zae757

Thats exactly what I was thinking. Looks like I'll be looking for another used car with 4 seats to keep the Z. Especially since my brother just got a 5.0 and keeps challenging me, I need something to keep his mouth shut and the Z is the solution...

It'll be a challenge for him to keep it running... plus your Z looks better!

Tigger · 05-24-2015, 03:36 PM

Buy a 911. Problem solved.

HFO3 · 05-24-2015, 04:06 PM

I speak from personal experience: I chose not getting a sports car for the sake of my 1st born son and regretted it immensely it even though I bought a WRX. It still sucked@ss! I should have bought a used a Tahoe or Expedition which I ended up buying later anyway!!

Also, your car has zero to do with being a great Dad, your kid won't suffer at all. You and your wife??? well... that's TBD~lol

05-23-2015, 03:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
zae757 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fort Dix, NJ Posts: 167 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 12	My dilemma Currently I have a 2010 370Z with several mods to both exterior and interior. I love my car to death, has to be by far best vehicle I've ever owned and driven. It was my second car, so I would drive it every now and then to work and on the weekends. I get compliments about her every time I pull it out the driveway and decide to go on a little joy ride. But...I just had my first child exactly 3 weeks ago and had to give up my second car to the mother of my child because she had a 350Z. I no longer have a second car and unable to have my daughter ride in the car with me because it's a two seater. My dilemma is, I'm really considering letting the love of my life go for a Camaro SS or Genesis coupé. Only reason I'm thinking about doing this is because they both have back seats. I'm just looking for a sports car to stay in with a back seat smh. Any ideas? I really love my Z and don't want to see it go... We can't do anything with her 350Z, it has to stay (long story).

05-23-2015, 04:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Z1NONLY Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SW Florida Posts: 355 Drives: 16 FR-S Rep Power: 40	I would get a safe, but cheap, econo box and keep the Z. kenchan likes this.

05-23-2015, 07:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, just get a cheap box and keep your Z. making sacrifices for kids is only healthy for you and your child if you are absolutely happy with your decision. dilemma = not happy, forced to choose. if ur not happy, your child will not have the dad your child deserves. Zbrah likes this.

05-23-2015, 08:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5452	I was in a similar position as you up until two weeks ago, but we settled it by getting my wife into an SUV which enabled me to keep the Z. Problem solved. My wife got a brand new car as her first Mother's Day gift, and I am now the greatest Husband/Father in her eyes kenchan likes this. __________________

05-24-2015, 03:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
Tigger A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NM Posts: 8,063 Drives: Awedeeeeee Rep Power: 602	Buy a 911. Problem solved. MagmaRed370z likes this.

05-23-2015, 08:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 13	I agree. Get a cheap less than 80K miles econobox, keep the Z and be happy!

05-24-2015, 04:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
HFO3 Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 41 Drives: 2008 350Z/2013 370Z Rep Power: 10	I speak from personal experience: I chose not getting a sports car for the sake of my 1st born son and regretted it immensely it even though I bought a WRX. It still sucked@ss! I should have bought a used a Tahoe or Expedition which I ended up buying later anyway!! Also, your car has zero to do with being a great Dad, your kid won't suffer at all. You and your wife??? well... that's TBD~lol RayMaN likes this. __________________ 2013 370z 2008 350z 2002 WRX

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