2 more payments left

Duc_Z09 · 11-13-2018, 11:35 PM

Not gonna lie, I strongly considered selling the old girl over the past 2 years. In November 2016 my wife and I sold our home, moved into an extended stay hotel until our apartment became available, then eventually ended up purchasing said apartment (actually a house divided into units), further delaying our move to the place we'll hopefully stay forever. In the meantime she's changed jobs and I've advanced to candidacy in my PhD program... obviously the car thing has been put on a back burner for the time being. But now that we're settled again I'm glad I've kept her (the car and also the wife) and I'm looking forward to doing some long overdue upgrades once that final payment is history.

Glad to have my car back and feel like part of the community again... even if it's just in time for winter storage.

ChopsZ · 11-14-2018, 12:54 PM

I know what you mean and congrats!

I wish I didn't have to make that monthly payment anymore either, but I still have a few years to go. After that though, I'll be doing some naughty upgrades for my Z. For now, it's just little things here and there.

cooltoy · 11-14-2018, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09

I'm looking forward to doing some long overdue upgrades

On the car, or the wife?

mishuko · 11-14-2018, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

On the car, or the wife?

Teehee

JARblue · 11-14-2018, 02:41 PM

Would it be rude to ask how much your wife payment is?

cooltoy · 11-14-2018, 02:53 PM

And what are the planned upgrades? Before and after pictures would also be helpful.

Duc_Z09 · 11-14-2018, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

And what are the planned upgrades? Before and after pictures would also be helpful.

Probably just the standard stuff. FI exhaust, Stillen gen 3s, test pipes, tune, maybe a diff bushing, 4:10s and nicer rotors... I thought about the whole FI thing and while it would be awesome I doubt it would actually make me enjoy the car that much more. Probably best spending $$ on track days if it comes to that.

I'd like to fabricate a tasteful rear diffuser and front splitter if I get the time though. I hate to change too much appearance-wise because the car looks damn near perfect as-is.

Duc_Z09 · 11-14-2018, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Would it be rude to ask how much your wife payment is?

More than I can afford. And with no foreseeable payoff date.

Felix 808 · 11-14-2018, 05:06 PM

Congrats, glad things are looking up for you. If you are in it for the long haul, a few years on the back buner is no big deal.

cooltoy · 11-14-2018, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09

Probably just the standard stuff. FI exhaust, Stillen gen 3s, test pipes, tune, maybe a diff bushing, 4:10s and nicer rotors... I thought about the whole FI thing and while it would be awesome I doubt it would actually make me enjoy the car that much more. Probably best spending $$ on track days if it comes to that.

I'd like to fabricate a tasteful rear diffuser and front splitter if I get the time though. I hate to change too much appearance-wise because the car looks damn near perfect as-is.

I meant the wife.

Mark1010 · 11-14-2018, 07:13 PM

Congrats, paid mine off in July. It is a good feeling to not have that note over your head.

11-13-2018, 11:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Duc_Z09 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 876 Drives: With the blinker on. Rep Power: 23	2 more payments left Not gonna lie, I strongly considered selling the old girl over the past 2 years. In November 2016 my wife and I sold our home, moved into an extended stay hotel until our apartment became available, then eventually ended up purchasing said apartment (actually a house divided into units), further delaying our move to the place we'll hopefully stay forever. In the meantime she's changed jobs and I've advanced to candidacy in my PhD program... obviously the car thing has been put on a back burner for the time being. But now that we're settled again I'm glad I've kept her (the car and also the wife) and I'm looking forward to doing some long overdue upgrades once that final payment is history. Glad to have my car back and feel like part of the community again... even if it's just in time for winter storage. JARblue, danegrey, KCZ and 5 others like this. __________________ 2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot) 2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc) 2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

11-14-2018, 12:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
ChopsZ Track Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central Florida Age: 49 Posts: 965 Drives: 2016 370Z GM 6MT Rep Power: 2301	I know what you mean and congrats! I wish I didn't have to make that monthly payment anymore either, but I still have a few years to go. After that though, I'll be doing some naughty upgrades for my Z. For now, it's just little things here and there. Duc_Z09 likes this. __________________ She's For Sale! PERFORMANCE: Aero Workz \| Akebono \| BC Racing \| EcuTek \| HKS \| MaxBore \| Motordyne \| Nismo \| RJM \| SPL \| StopTech \| Z1 AUDIO: Arc Audio \| Bazooka \| Helix \| Pioneer \| Stereo Integrity

11-14-2018, 02:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Would it be rude to ask how much your wife payment is? __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

11-14-2018, 02:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	And what are the planned upgrades? Before and after pictures would also be helpful. wideglideleon likes this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

11-14-2018, 05:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
Felix 808 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 1,063 Drives: 2011 PW/Grey T/S 7AT Rep Power: 2807	Congrats, glad things are looking up for you. If you are in it for the long haul, a few years on the back buner is no big deal. __________________ Semper Fi Μολὼν λαβέ

11-14-2018, 07:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
Mark1010 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: no where Posts: 68 Drives: Not a Z Rep Power: 15	Congrats, paid mine off in July. It is a good feeling to not have that note over your head. Duc_Z09 likes this.

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