Sad news

semtex · 12-14-2009, 11:14 AM

You sir, make me glad I don't have kids, and I mean that as a compliment. You see, you've made me realize that I'm just too selfish to be a good father. The magnitude of your sacrifice for your son is almost beyond my comprehension. To say that you deserve kudos would be a massive understatement. My hat is off to you.

370Zsteve · 12-14-2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by semtex

You sir, make me glad I don't have kids, and I mean that as a compliment. You see, you've made me realize that I'm just too selfish to be a good father. The magnitude of your sacrifice for your son is almost beyond my comprehension. To say that you deserve kudos would be a massive understatement. My hat is off to you.

+1 rep from another selfish childless lout!

Moonlitebiker · 12-20-2009, 11:08 PM

5 more days and it will all be worth it. I hope.

hoodust · 12-21-2009, 12:06 AM

Wow. Just wow.

Props for all the heart. Glad my selfish a$$ doesn't have kids! On the bright side you can guilt him into all kinds of chores he can do with his jeep

Regardless of your sacrifice, your love of the Z means you are REQUIRED to be a permanent member here.

BanningZ · 12-21-2009, 12:15 AM

Wow! You are one hell of a father.

A Prost to you!

Moonlitebiker · 12-25-2009, 04:50 PM

Just wanted to say Merry Christmas to those who gave me so much direction when I was prepping to buy my 370. As you know I ended up buying a jeep for my boy for now. Well today was the day. You should have seen his face when he opened up the car keys and ran outside to find it waiting in the driveway.

It still hurts to not have my Z, but what a rewarding feeling to make someone you love feel so good.

SmoothZ · 12-25-2009, 09:11 PM

Your thread title is misleading.

It makes me think there was a tragedy in the family.

Hopefully, your son appreciates the sacrifice and selfless act and pays it back someday.

semtex · 12-26-2009, 06:16 AM

What, sacrificing a Z isn't a tragedy? I mean, it's for a good cause obviously. But still.

MightyBobo · 12-26-2009, 07:09 AM

Glad to see it all worked out. Hope you get your own Z in the future!

protoZ · 12-26-2009, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonlitebiker

Today I found out what it really means to be a father. Here I am, finally at a point in life where I can get the car I love. A real car. Not one designed for family vacations, trips to the beach, or enough room for 5 kids and all of their soccer gear. I've had a picture of the 370 on my dresser for almost a year now. I did all my homework and know exactly what I want in the Z and how much I should spend. Then the other night I watched my son, a senior in high school, waiting by the front door for his girlfriend to pick him up for their date. He's a great kid. Good grades. Incredible in sports. Honest. Everything you would want your child to be. Anyway... the Z dream will have to wait. I went to the bank, took out the money from my 370 fund (money from selling the Harley I loved in order to afford the Z), and bought the boy a jeep. Now I just walk around telling myself it will be worth it when I see his eyes on Christmas morning. It's not really helping though. I may have to start drinking.

you are definitely a great parent if my mom hadn't bought my first vehicle back in the day i never would have been driving and probably never been able to get a job to get another. its parents like you that should be inspirations to other crappy parents. you thought of your son before you thought of yourself and thats the difference between being a parent and being a great parent. i applaud your decision.

+1

JakeXYRN · 12-27-2009, 02:48 AM

That's a pretty awesome story. I am sure he will appreciate it very much.
Just don't forget about a little thing called; Karma.
You'll have your day, too!

Saber Rider · 12-27-2009, 11:18 AM

You are a wonderful father. I personally would have bought my own kid a secondhand car but that just shows the extent of what you feel your son will become one of these days that you bought him something new.

Look on the bright side...now that you bought it for him, if you need a ride he has to say yes...most of the time anyway.

Moonlitebiker · 01-10-2010, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Saber Rider

You are a wonderful father. I personally would have bought my own kid a secondhand car but that just shows the extent of what you feel your son will become one of these days that you bought him something new.

Look on the bright side...now that you bought it for him, if you need a ride he has to say yes...most of the time anyway.

Thanks guys. I really do appreciate all the positive support. Saber Rider, this wasn't a brand new jeep. It is used, but in great shape. Every first vehicle gets banged up at some point so I wasn't about to buy brand new.

Odds are I'll start looking for a used 350Z in a few months. It's not a 370, but I'm pretty sure I'd be happy for now.

bigaudiofanat · 01-10-2010, 08:42 AM

OP props for being a great father.

law2004 · 01-13-2010, 09:39 PM

my parents got me a corolla 09 in 2008 and now i am giving my car to my dad, and iam getting a 370z.
but thats a great thing your doing, am sure your son will buy you something expensive when he grows older!

12-14-2009, 11:14 AM	#46 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	You sir, make me glad I don't have kids, and I mean that as a compliment. You see, you've made me realize that I'm just too selfish to be a good father. The magnitude of your sacrifice for your son is almost beyond my comprehension. To say that you deserve kudos would be a massive understatement. My hat is off to you. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

12-21-2009, 12:06 AM	#49 (permalink)
hoodust Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 138 Drives: 370Z PG A7 Rep Power: 15	Wow. Just wow. Props for all the heart. Glad my selfish a$$ doesn't have kids! On the bright side you can guilt him into all kinds of chores he can do with his jeep Regardless of your sacrifice, your love of the Z means you are REQUIRED to be a permanent member here. __________________ 2009 370Z Sport Coupe Platinum Graphite 7-Speed Auto

12-21-2009, 12:15 AM	#50 (permalink)
BanningZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: nowhere Posts: 5,478 Drives: 06' Nismo Frontier Rep Power: 28	Wow! You are one hell of a father. A Prost to you! __________________ Become a Premium Member: Click HERE MB 06' Nismo VQ40DE

12-25-2009, 09:11 PM	#52 (permalink)
SmoothZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arrakis Posts: 7,952 Drives: giant sandworm Rep Power: 36	Your thread title is misleading. It makes me think there was a tragedy in the family. Hopefully, your son appreciates the sacrifice and selfless act and pays it back someday. __________________ "Once you go Asian, you never go Caucasian." "I talk to myself, and when I do that, I know I'm talking to an intelligent person."

12-26-2009, 06:16 AM	#53 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	What, sacrificing a Z isn't a tragedy? I mean, it's for a good cause obviously. But still. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

12-20-2009, 11:08 PM	#48 (permalink)
Moonlitebiker Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Orlando Posts: 48 Drives: A hard bargain Rep Power: 16	5 more days and it will all be worth it. I hope.

12-26-2009, 07:09 AM	#54 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	Glad to see it all worked out. Hope you get your own Z in the future! __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

12-27-2009, 02:48 AM	#56 (permalink)
JakeXYRN Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 12 Drives: 370 Tour/Sport 6MT Rep Power: 15	That's a pretty awesome story. I am sure he will appreciate it very much. Just don't forget about a little thing called; Karma. You'll have your day, too!

12-27-2009, 11:18 AM	#57 (permalink)
Saber Rider Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Manila Posts: 43 Drives: '94 S14K Rep Power: 16	You are a wonderful father. I personally would have bought my own kid a secondhand car but that just shows the extent of what you feel your son will become one of these days that you bought him something new. Look on the bright side...now that you bought it for him, if you need a ride he has to say yes...most of the time anyway.

01-10-2010, 08:42 AM	#59 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	OP props for being a great father. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

01-13-2010, 09:39 PM	#60 (permalink)
law2004 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: lombard Posts: 73 Drives: 370z 09 or 10 very s Rep Power: 15	my parents got me a corolla 09 in 2008 and now i am giving my car to my dad, and iam getting a 370z. but thats a great thing your doing, am sure your son will buy you something expensive when he grows older!

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