Sad story, different car and moving on...

ZeeBabar

Wife wanted to trade her 2010 Prius with 80k miles for a new car. She preferred a Mazda 6 but because a local Honda dealer was getting rid of new 2015 Civics, got her one, saved about $3k. She pretended to like it but I could tell she was disappointed.

A couple of weeks later, had driven down to Tunica in my 2013 sports packet with about 33k miles. A night of gambling where I lost a couple of thousand dollars, driving back home at 9:00 a.m. after a night where I did not sleep, thinking about the wonderful wife, I pulled into the local Mazda dealer. Did not make a very good deal, traded even with a 2016 Mazda 6.

The wife was delighted that I got her a Mazda 6, but did not feel it right that I was now going to drive a Civic. A week later, she insisted I give the Civic to my daughter, take her 2008 Yaris (128k miles) and trade it in for a car that I liked.

I went back to the Mazda dealer where my 370Z was on sale for $23.5k. I told the dealer I had traded it for a 2016 Mazda 6 that was for under $20k, that I would pay him $20.5k or $19.5 and the Yaris. The ******* refused, did not want the Yaris, wanted $23k for my car.

I was upset but could not find a 2013 370z sports or touring in the area. Luckily, I saw an add for a 2013 Genesis Couple, R-Spec, bright red with red leather seat and 26k miles for $19.9k. I was able to get it for $16050 plus my Yaris.

I liked the 370Z but now, having driven the Genesis Coupe R Spec, I am quite happy. I dont know about performance comparisons but as a daily driver for a guy that is 6'4", it is more spacious and comfortable, the stock radio is of better quality, the back seat and trunk helps and the performance as a daily driver is better. The 6 speed turned out to be better than I thought.

I like the looks of the 370Z more but the bright red and the red leather seats also attract as much attention as my old gun metal 370Z.

I dont want to get into a discussion bashing one or the other car. I think they are both great and the 2013 370Z has the better re-sale value.

I also like this forum better than the Gencoupe forum that does not have as much activity going daily. Its been fun being on this forum the past year. Warm regards.