Considering saying goodbye to the Nismo

janglez · 09-17-2014, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by chii370

Not everyone can afford to have 2 cars. Im an engineer, single income living in Wash DC and i can barely afford my z when rent, utilities, food and any form of sanity are included into the mix so keep that in mind before making blind comments that seem simple for some and impossible for others.

I too have a little one coming within the next 5 months, and ive been scrambling desperately to find a way to dump this lead life anchor of a car for something actually useful. Cant straight up sell it because i owe more than its worth, cant trade it in for something cheap as **** because the negative equity makes the new car too much for a bank to touch, and cant get a loan for the remaining payoff amount due too poor credit thanks to putting effort into life and going to college.

Luckily of all the stealerships I went too begging on my knees to let me even LOOK at the cheapest cars they make...... nissan stepped up to the plate. I went to sheehy in manassas park and they lined up a 2014 maxima with leather for 22 grand, it blew my mind. With negative equity it would make it just under the listed MSRP. Would have did it right on the spot but they said I needed a minimum credit score, so I hired a company to dispute my credit until dec and hope its high enough.

The other options to hope I get into a legitimate accident with it that and total it that wasnt intentional, aka fraud. I would say "2013 mag red nismo for sale 12k miles" but everyone expects to pick them up for $15, while the dealerships sell these used for 32-35 grand depending on condition.

So i feel your pain man, dont let people talk you into making the wrong choice by ******* pear pressure. Family should always come first, not some useless *** sports car. You can always buy another one someday. Dont feel like your making a sacrifice. Its your car, or your kid. Common sense.

you make a lot of good points here... but with all due respect... and i'm not judging or hating... if you can barely afford life then you shouldn't be bringing a child into the world... i know that sometimes it happens but it makes me sad to see young people adding to their responsibility when they're not ready to do so... my son made this mistake... and although i love my grandson dearly, my son/his girlfriend have a long road ahead of them

life is about choices, dealing with those choices, and sacrifice/compromise... not making excuses for where you are... sometimes it's not about what you want but what you need... i'm 45 and have wanted a z car for as long as i can remember... just purchased mine a year ago... i waited until my son turned 18 and graduated from high school... for many reasons but mainly the financial one

the op asked for opinions/options and that's what people gave him... for me, and i know that not everyone can afford to do this, i waited until i could afford a nice dd and the z... mainly due to ohio winters but also because i wanted my z to be mainly a toy that i enjoy on nice days

my best to you and the op... good luck with your decisions... but please keep in mind that your decisions don't only affect you now

ok... i'll get off my soapbox now... thanks for reading

chii370 · 09-17-2014, 03:38 PM

Im almost 30, im stating this through experience as you say many young "kids" have more "kids" before they are ready. Well i have an adult job most wish they had, making a good bit but live in an area that REQUIRES dual income/zero debt/150k a year/being illegal without taxes or have a second hobby that makes money. I was simply saying to make the responsible decision and ditch the useless piece of **** sports car and get what u need for the family. I have been in a 370 since they launched in 09, before i even had a significant other or even considered a baby. I agree with you for the most part but please dont put me in the irresponsible class lol, im the one actually being the voice of reason here. I made preparations to bail on thos stupid *** car the nanosecond i found out my wife wad pregnant.

janglez · 09-17-2014, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by chii370

dont put me in the irresponsible class

i wasn't and would never do that... like i stated before... not judging or hating... just voicing an opinion

as you stated... with kids comes sacrifices and responsibility... but they're worth it

jcasti07 · 09-14-2014, 01:31 PM

Wow this thread caught more fire than I anticipated. I knew I'd get burned by a few for even thinking about a Ford but I am surprised at all those supporting either decision. I've been driving the Z more often lately and am appreciating every reason why I bought it. I do kinda regret test driving the 5.0 because I'm still a bit ambivalent on whether or not I want something new. I'll keep y'all posted if/when I come to a final decision, but thanks again for all the feedback.

Mbreese · 09-14-2014, 01:33 PM

If u do leave you got any parts u want to donate ! Jk
Hope you stay ! But just saying ! Lmao

fuct · 09-15-2014, 04:24 PM

sold my nismo this morning.

good luck to you Pearl!

Gadgetech · 09-15-2014, 09:57 PM

I can't wait to see a 2015 in person. I have an 01 convertible that allows me to keep the Z in the garage when it's anything but sunny out so I'm partial to them.

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Z-Girl 12 · 09-15-2014, 10:06 PM

Noooo don't do it...we got enuff kids in this world. Now on to the issue of getting rid of the Nismo. I think you keep it

Mbreese · 09-15-2014, 10:19 PM

Will always keep my Z may add another horse to the stable but the one with the most toys wins !!wright !

Armhunter · 09-17-2014, 04:43 PM

Why anyone would get another sports car with a young one on the way is a mystery to me. A ford too.. Get something that can fit the family comfortably! stop trying to still get a little tiny sports car like the Mustang that barley has any back seats!

I know you love sports cars as I do, but family comes first! You will have time when the little one grows up and the sports cars will be much better then.

hurahn · 09-17-2014, 05:00 PM

OP,
There has to be a fun driving sedan or SUV out there you like. Something you can enjoy with the family and even more when you're by yourself. I feel you chii370. I used to live in the DMV until 2010. I had a decent job also, but the cost of living was eating me up. Too many friends and coworkers buying smedium houses for crazy money with little money left over to even furnish them. It was pissing me off and I wasn't about that life. I moved down south and my pocketbook immediately thanked me. You're an engineer so your career income ceiling is a lot higher than mine. You'd be sitting pretty in a place with a lower cost of living.

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Tadpole · 09-17-2014, 08:28 PM

Move to Texas. Everyone else is. Also, don't blame the car you buy. All vehicles depreciate in value.

jcasti07 · 09-18-2014, 12:47 AM

Chii370 and janglez, thank you both for your honest opinions. Being 24 years old, I appreciate the hindsight from those who have experience. I should add a bit of my personal background as you all so kindly have. I'm a city firefighter/ paramedic and my wife is a teacher. We've been married for a year in October but together for nearly nine. We do well enough financially and God willing we will start our family soon, but she isn't pregnant yet. She drives a nice honda civic which covers the family wagon for those of you insisting on a side car, and I have the Nismo. My dd which I take to work and leave outside for our 24hr shifts is a 2001 camaro that isn't in great shape, but it gets me to work. This in not a vehicle I would trust driving my kids in if my wife needed her civic. At this point, my consideration is , and I fully understand, is a selfish one. I do want to have the sports car with the added luxury of being able to hold more passengers IF THE NEED BE. Steelertown shares some of my perspective as far as the 5.0 is concerned. The 2015 model seems to be offering so much more than previous gen mustangs ever have. If y'all haven't seen it by now I'm a bit indecisive, haha! But who knows, maybe on the coming years Nissan will go through with that inline six turbo! In the meantime I am continuing to shower my Z with love and care as I always have.

Pie · 09-18-2014, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jcasti07

Chii370 and janglez, thank you both for your honest opinions. Being 24 years old, I appreciate the hindsight from those who have experience. I should add a bit of my personal background as you all so kindly have. I'm a city firefighter/ paramedic and my wife is a teacher. We've been married for a year in October but together for nearly nine. We do well enough financially and God willing we will start our family soon, but she isn't pregnant yet. She drives a nice honda civic which covers the family wagon for those of you insisting on a side car, and I have the Nismo. My dd which I take to work and leave outside for our 24hr shifts is a 2001 camaro that isn't in great shape, but it gets me to work. This in not a vehicle I would trust driving my kids in if my wife needed her civic. At this point, my consideration is , and I fully understand, is a selfish one. I do want to have the sports car with the added luxury of being able to hold more passengers IF THE NEED BE. Steelertown shares some of my perspective as far as the 5.0 is concerned. The 2015 model seems to be offering so much more than previous gen mustangs ever have. If y'all haven't seen it by now I'm a bit indecisive, haha! But who knows, maybe on the coming years Nissan will go through with that inline six turbo! In the meantime I am continuing to shower my Z with love and care as I always have.

If have baby sell nismo, keep camaro as DD, get family car

clkio · 09-18-2014, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcasti07

Chii370 and janglez, thank you both for your honest opinions. Being 24 years old, I appreciate the hindsight from those who have experience. I should add a bit of my personal background as you all so kindly have. I'm a city firefighter/ paramedic and my wife is a teacher. We've been married for a year in October but together for nearly nine. We do well enough financially and God willing we will start our family soon, but she isn't pregnant yet. She drives a nice honda civic which covers the family wagon for those of you insisting on a side car, and I have the Nismo. My dd which I take to work and leave outside for our 24hr shifts is a 2001 camaro that isn't in great shape, but it gets me to work. This in not a vehicle I would trust driving my kids in if my wife needed her civic. At this point, my consideration is , and I fully understand, is a selfish one. I do want to have the sports car with the added luxury of being able to hold more passengers IF THE NEED BE. Steelertown shares some of my perspective as far as the 5.0 is concerned. The 2015 model seems to be offering so much more than previous gen mustangs ever have. If y'all haven't seen it by now I'm a bit indecisive, haha! But who knows, maybe on the coming years Nissan will go through with that inline six turbo! In the meantime I am continuing to shower my Z with love and care as I always have.

Your wife and your family priorities come first bro, I completely understand. I was in the same situation but I ended up getting a 2.0T sonata for the family and I kept my 370z. I just couldn't get rid of her, bring me sadness even thinking about it.

09-14-2014, 01:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mbreese Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Cartersville,Ga Posts: 331 Drives: Metalic-Gray,09 370Z Rep Power: 32	Considering saying goodbye to the Nismo If u do leave you got any parts u want to donate ! Jk Hope you stay ! But just saying ! Lmao

09-15-2014, 09:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
Gadgetech A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 1,559 Drives: The Short Bus Rep Power: 870	I can't wait to see a 2015 in person. I have an 01 convertible that allows me to keep the Z in the garage when it's anything but sunny out so I'm partial to them. Sent from my Galaxy S5 Active __________________ Upstate Z Club

09-15-2014, 10:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11717	Noooo don't do it...we got enuff kids in this world. Now on to the issue of getting rid of the Nismo. I think you keep it __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

09-17-2014, 08:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
Tadpole A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lockhart, TX Posts: 1,082 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z A7 Rep Power: 18	Move to Texas. Everyone else is. Also, don't blame the car you buy. All vehicles depreciate in value. __________________ Takeda TR3009P Short Ram Intakes, Custom Dual Exhaust, X-Piped with 18" Resonators & TopSpeed Axle Backs. EVO-R Led Third Foglight,

09-18-2014, 12:47 AM	#13 (permalink)
jcasti07 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: El Paso Posts: 171 Drives: red '15 Mustang GT Rep Power: 14	Chii370 and janglez, thank you both for your honest opinions. Being 24 years old, I appreciate the hindsight from those who have experience. I should add a bit of my personal background as you all so kindly have. I'm a city firefighter/ paramedic and my wife is a teacher. We've been married for a year in October but together for nearly nine. We do well enough financially and God willing we will start our family soon, but she isn't pregnant yet. She drives a nice honda civic which covers the family wagon for those of you insisting on a side car, and I have the Nismo. My dd which I take to work and leave outside for our 24hr shifts is a 2001 camaro that isn't in great shape, but it gets me to work. This in not a vehicle I would trust driving my kids in if my wife needed her civic. At this point, my consideration is , and I fully understand, is a selfish one. I do want to have the sports car with the added luxury of being able to hold more passengers IF THE NEED BE. Steelertown shares some of my perspective as far as the 5.0 is concerned. The 2015 model seems to be offering so much more than previous gen mustangs ever have. If y'all haven't seen it by now I'm a bit indecisive, haha! But who knows, maybe on the coming years Nissan will go through with that inline six turbo! In the meantime I am continuing to shower my Z with love and care as I always have. janglez likes this.

09-17-2014, 03:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
chii370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: . Posts: 642 Drives: . Rep Power: 16	Im almost 30, im stating this through experience as you say many young "kids" have more "kids" before they are ready. Well i have an adult job most wish they had, making a good bit but live in an area that REQUIRES dual income/zero debt/150k a year/being illegal without taxes or have a second hobby that makes money. I was simply saying to make the responsible decision and ditch the useless piece of ** sports car and get what u need for the family. I have been in a 370 since they launched in 09, before i even had a significant other or even considered a baby. I agree with you for the most part but please dont put me in the irresponsible class lol, im the one actually being the voice of reason here. I made preparations to bail on thos stupid * car the nanosecond i found out my wife wad pregnant.

09-14-2014, 01:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
jcasti07 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: El Paso Posts: 171 Drives: red '15 Mustang GT Rep Power: 14	Wow this thread caught more fire than I anticipated. I knew I'd get burned by a few for even thinking about a Ford but I am surprised at all those supporting either decision. I've been driving the Z more often lately and am appreciating every reason why I bought it. I do kinda regret test driving the 5.0 because I'm still a bit ambivalent on whether or not I want something new. I'll keep y'all posted if/when I come to a final decision, but thanks again for all the feedback.

09-15-2014, 04:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 25	sold my nismo this morning. good luck to you Pearl!

09-15-2014, 10:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mbreese Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Cartersville,Ga Posts: 331 Drives: Metalic-Gray,09 370Z Rep Power: 32	Will always keep my Z may add another horse to the stable but the one with the most toys wins !!wright !

09-17-2014, 04:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
Armhunter Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: bakersfield, CA Posts: 338 Drives: 12 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 14	Why anyone would get another sports car with a young one on the way is a mystery to me. A ford too.. Get something that can fit the family comfortably! stop trying to still get a little tiny sports car like the Mustang that barley has any back seats! I know you love sports cars as I do, but family comes first! You will have time when the little one grows up and the sports cars will be much better then.

09-17-2014, 05:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
hurahn Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NA Posts: 89 Drives: NA Rep Power: 14	OP, There has to be a fun driving sedan or SUV out there you like. Something you can enjoy with the family and even more when you're by yourself. I feel you chii370. I used to live in the DMV until 2010. I had a decent job also, but the cost of living was eating me up. Too many friends and coworkers buying smedium houses for crazy money with little money left over to even furnish them. It was pissing me off and I wasn't about that life. I moved down south and my pocketbook immediately thanked me. You're an engineer so your career income ceiling is a lot higher than mine. You'd be sitting pretty in a place with a lower cost of living. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

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