Sad news

Moonlitebiker · 12-09-2009, 12:21 PM

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.

SmoothZ · 12-09-2009, 12:32 PM

You rock, man. I hope he appreciates it. Personally, I would have told my son to go get a scholarship and a job.

I have 3 kids, all boys. They're spoiled, but I'm not buying them a new car unless I win the lotto.

Anyway, congrats on the family and making that decision. Don't tell him about it unless he figures it out. And have that box of tissues ready....

molamann · 12-09-2009, 12:33 PM

Don't have any children of my own but I can completely agree with your decision. +1

370Ztune · 12-09-2009, 12:34 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.

Right on...your dedication to your son's happiness reminds me of my parents; they never could afford to buy me a car but the mechanics are still the same (just a different situation). Testimonies like this are inspiration that spark the movement of selflessness and love & care. Your son will never forget what you did!

Props for being a great, supportive, selfless, and most important, an understanding parent

-Hunter

vipor · 12-09-2009, 12:39 PM

you shouldve gotten him a 97 240sx

GZ3 · 12-09-2009, 12:44 PM

I know you feel a bit of sadness, but that was a great dad move! I am constantly thinking about my boy and so many things have taken a backseat in my life in order to provide for him. The reality is the moment you have a kid, not even necesarily a wife, but an off spring, your life doesnt belong to you anymore. Everything you do has to be done in thier best intrest...that was a kick *** thing you did man!

kdo2milger · 12-09-2009, 01:32 PM

lol thats not sad news at all bud!

thats awesome!

your son will appreciate it and the feelings youll get from that will far outway that of getting a car for yourself...

from me man!

besides drinking aint so bad...have you tried shiner beer

vipor · 12-09-2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kdo2milger

besides drinking aint so bad...have you tried shiner beer

is right!

Rnmovr12 · 12-09-2009, 01:29 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.

sounds like you are a great father and have a great son. he will love the jeep and im sure he will be very thankful for it too. when he gets it send him over to jeepforum. there is a ton of great knowledge there and its a very friendly place. watch out for pirate4x4 though. they are a hardcore group and if you ask something that isnt hardcore tech youll wish you never went there. what kind of jeep did you get him?

Moonlitebiker · 12-09-2009, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Rnmovr12

what kind of jeep did you get him?

Thanks everybody. I actually was going to let him just take my car when I bought a new Z, but my car sucks. I remember being his age. I would have LOVED a vehicle like this. Besides, I couldn't ask for a better kid. He will definitely appreciate it and eventually know the sacrifice. That's not a bad lesson to teach a young man.

Here's a picture from the lot, before it got cleaned up.

vipor · 12-09-2009, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonlitebiker

Thanks everybody. I actually was going to let him just take my car when I bought a new Z, but my car sucks. I remember being his age. I would have LOVED a vehicle like this. Besides, I couldn't ask for a better kid. He will definitely appreciate it and eventually know the sacrifice. That's not a bad lesson to teach a young man.

Here's a picture from the lot, before it got cleaned up.

nice!

used to work with a guy here in TX that had a jeep almost exactly like that one.

Matt · 12-10-2009, 08:04 AM

While I can appreciate your decision, I feel I was helped greatly by needing to buy my own first car when I was 16. I worked my butt off for $1500 to buy it, but it was mine.

Perhaps I'm jealous that your son has better parents than I had.

Moonlitebiker · 12-10-2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt

While I can appreciate your decision, I feel I was helped greatly by needing to buy my own first car when I was 16. I worked my butt off for $1500 to buy it, but it was mine.

Perhaps I'm jealous that your son has better parents than I had.

I did the same and I feel I'm a better person for it. My son however has conditioning every day after school, and practice after that, then games on the weekends. I'm not sure how he'd find time to work without grades or sports or both suffering. I'd rather fork it over and let him enjoy his senior year. Hopefully he learns the right lesson and I didn't just ruin his life.

dad · 12-09-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonlitebiker

Thanks everybody. I actually was going to let him just take my car when I bought a new Z, but my car sucks. I remember being his age. I would have LOVED a vehicle like this. Besides, I couldn't ask for a better kid. He will definitely appreciate it and eventually know the sacrifice. That's not a bad lesson to teach a young man.

Here's a picture from the lot, before it got cleaned up.

Does it have a roll bar/cage?

Rnmovr12 · 12-09-2009, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dad

Does it have a roll bar/cage?

all wranglers/CJs do

12-09-2009, 12:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Moonlitebiker Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Orlando Posts: 48 Drives: A hard bargain Rep Power: 16	Sad news 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.

12-09-2009, 12:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
SmoothZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arrakis Posts: 7,952 Drives: giant sandworm Rep Power: 36	You rock, man. I hope he appreciates it. Personally, I would have told my son to go get a scholarship and a job. I have 3 kids, all boys. They're spoiled, but I'm not buying them a new car unless I win the lotto. Anyway, congrats on the family and making that decision. Don't tell him about it unless he figures it out. And have that box of tissues ready.... __________________ "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."

12-09-2009, 12:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	you shouldve gotten him a 97 240sx __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

12-09-2009, 01:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 60	lol thats not sad news at all bud! thats awesome! your son will appreciate it and the feelings youll get from that will far outway that of getting a car for yourself... from me man! besides drinking aint so bad...have you tried shiner beer __________________ Project *NISMO*

12-10-2009, 08:04 AM	#12 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 42 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 19	While I can appreciate your decision, I feel I was helped greatly by needing to buy my own first car when I was 16. I worked my butt off for $1500 to buy it, but it was mine. Perhaps I'm jealous that your son has better parents than I had. __________________ "Any man who can drive a 370z while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the Z the attention it deserves." Albert Einstein....modified.

12-09-2009, 12:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 285	Don't have any children of my own but I can completely agree with your decision. +1

12-09-2009, 12:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 22	I know you feel a bit of sadness, but that was a great dad move! I am constantly thinking about my boy and so many things have taken a backseat in my life in order to provide for him. The reality is the moment you have a kid, not even necesarily a wife, but an off spring, your life doesnt belong to you anymore. Everything you do has to be done in thier best intrest...that was a kick *** thing you did man!

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