BIG delema, need help clearing my head.

sboden · 07-29-2011, 02:58 PM

I've had the G Coupe and I had a young kid and it really wasn't that bad. The G was my DD. I've also had another 2 seater with 3 kids as a DD. It just takes some planning. If I was with the kids then I took my wife's car and she drove my car. We are now doing this again with my Z. You would be surprised what a wife will let you do to a car when she knows she gets to drive it occassionally. It is not a big deal and I think the Z is fine as a DD. I have not tried snow yet but I survived with my other sports cars. You just have to have a proper mindset and correct tires when driving.

DjFromVA · 07-29-2011, 04:43 PM

word thanks for all the imput everyone.

TWYNBYZ · 07-30-2011, 11:38 AM

I have kids and owned a G37. Between the child seats, diaper bag, stroller and other crap, you'll be wishing you got the 370. As others have stated, get the 370 and use the other car for the kid hauler. Lastly, your scaring me with all this prego talk. Your only 22, not married and have your whole life ahead of you. I know you probably love your girl to death and that's great. Just make sure your financially capable to support the child and married first. Don't make the same mistake that many young adults in this country make and have a baby and aren't prepared.

Just my .02 and thank you for your service.

gurneyeagle · 07-31-2011, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by CGMMNY

I have kids and owned a G37. Between the child seats, diaper bag, stroller and other crap, you'll be wishing you got the 370. As others have stated, get the 370 and use the other car for the kid hauler. Lastly, your scaring me with all this prego talk. Your only 22, not married and have your whole life ahead of you. I know you probably love your girl to death and that's great. Just make sure your financially capable to support the child and married first. Don't make the same mistake that many young adults in this country make and have a baby and aren't prepared.

Just my .02 and thank you for your service.

Great post and wise advice!

My wife and I were married ten years before we had our son. By then our careers were well established, we had a ton of equity in our second house, and we has gotten the travel bug out of our systems for awhile.

By then, we had gone through three RX-7's, a Supra, and an MR2. Settling into a string of haulers - Explorer, Expedition, Odyssey, MDX - seemed easier.

Now that Jr. is in college, The new house is paid for, and I'll pay cash for my new Z. I know it's hard to give up things when credit is easy to get, but 10 - 15 years from now, you'll be thanking us.

Best advice I ever received was follow this - short term sacrifices bring huge long term gains.

Again, best of luck and God bless you and your family while you serve our country. I sincerely thank you for your service and sacrifice.

gurney

BrianMSmith · 07-31-2011, 01:25 AM

Hmm. When I was younger with little kids, I went with a modified Camaro for the back seats, cheap price, and it was great I coud still have a blast while hauling the wife and two kids. But really what you need with a family is two or even three cars. Now I have 3 kids, the Z and a huge 8 seat SUV for the family, it's only in rare circumstances when I have a conflict with kid hauling, and when that happens I just rent something for a day for $50. When (if) the wife goes back to work full time-ish, we'll get a third car like an A4 or 1M (if I get my way) with back seats.

You could get the Z and always trade in later, but if this might be the case, definatley buy a used car, that way you're not losing your shirt trading in 3 years.

RiCharlie · 08-01-2011, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BrianMSmith

Hmm. But really what you need with a family is two or even three cars.

Ya its really tough being a two car family! (friendly ribbing on my part noticing how much times have changed!)

Isamu · 08-01-2011, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by RiCharlie

Ya its really tough being a two car family! (friendly ribbing on my part noticing how much times have changed!)

my Family(Wife and I) have 5 cars.. so you're slacking

ZeeingAround · 07-31-2011, 04:11 PM

Since the OP is deploying and in the service, None of us have anything to say about family planning. That is a tough nut to be in and we wish you the best over there. Depending on how long you are gone, you should sell your existing car and sit on some cash or short term invest and save. Not having car insurance at 22 will really help. Pull the trigger on a good deal from a forum member or buy one when you get back. IMHO you are just losing money having the car sit there without the ability to enjoy it.

gurneyeagle · 07-31-2011, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeeingAround

Since the OP is deploying and in the service, None of us have anything to say about family planning. That is a tough nut to be in and we wish you the best over there. Depending on how long you are gone, you should sell your existing car and sit on some cash or short term invest and save. Not having car insurance at 22 will really help. Pull the trigger on a good deal from a forum member or buy one when you get back. IMHO you are just losing money having the car sit there without the ability to enjoy it.

Well said.

perlz · 07-31-2011, 09:17 PM

Definitely 370Z after you re-deploy.
Stay safe.

Isamu · 08-01-2011, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeeingAround

Since the OP is deploying and in the service, None of us have anything to say about family planning. That is a tough nut to be in and we wish you the best over there. Depending on how long you are gone, you should sell your existing car and sit on some cash or short term invest and save. Not having car insurance at 22 will really help. Pull the trigger on a good deal from a forum member or buy one when you get back. IMHO you are just losing money having the car sit there without the ability to enjoy it.

I agree with the statement in red...Im in the Mil, and whenever I deployed I got rid of any unneeded finacial burden.. however I disagree with the green... because I only get to drive my Z's 3-4.5 months out of the year! but it's totally worth it for me..

cossie1600 · 07-31-2011, 05:32 PM

Don't hold onto a car you can't drive, its a waste of money.

RiCharlie · 07-31-2011, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DjFromVA

whats goin on everyone

Ok heres the situation im dealing with. Im 22 and Im scheduled to go on a deployment at the end of the year for 6/7 months. I currently have a 04 srt-4 and i like it but im looking to get a new car when i get back its between 370z/g37 6mt coupe. Im not arguing the fact of which is better. I would love to get a 370z but i was deciding on getting a g37 coupe. The reason i chose the g37 coupe over the 370z was because it had a backseat , and my thinking is if somewhere down the road my girl gets pregnant and i still have the 370z then i would possibly have to trade it in and get something else. And if i have the g37 coupe id still b able to keep it.My girl also has a 05 altima.

my question is do u think im stupid for thinking like this?
or should i just get what i want?
How is the 370z as a daily driver.

BTW im already a member of a g37 forum and asked them the same question. Just wanted to talk to ppl who drive these cars. thx again

Just wanted to say HI

: I am a former USAF guy at Clark AFB Philippine Islands. Vietnam era. GI in the PI Good luck to you and hurry back..!

chuckd05 · 07-31-2011, 10:36 PM

Just buy a cheap second car.

Rooster89 · 08-01-2011, 04:26 AM

btw, do they still have that DSP(?) where you give the military 10grand and you are given 11 grand back after the deployment? well actually it would be less now. you kids stay over there for less than a year. (be thankful)

but if they still have that, do it man. and easy extra grand. maybe it was GSP... I remember cuz its one letter away from TSP....

07-29-2011, 02:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
sboden Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 580 Drives: 09 Blue 370Z T/S 6MT Rep Power: 17	I've had the G Coupe and I had a young kid and it really wasn't that bad. The G was my DD. I've also had another 2 seater with 3 kids as a DD. It just takes some planning. If I was with the kids then I took my wife's car and she drove my car. We are now doing this again with my Z. You would be surprised what a wife will let you do to a car when she knows she gets to drive it occassionally. It is not a big deal and I think the Z is fine as a DD. I have not tried snow yet but I survived with my other sports cars. You just have to have a proper mindset and correct tires when driving. __________________ 09 Monterey Blue 370Z Sport/Tour, Takeda Shorties, Blk Nismo Wheels, Blk Painted Top/Exhaust cut out, Invidia Gemini CBE, Southbend Stage 2 clutch, Lite weight flywheel, Zspeed HD CSC, flat black headlights. Previously owned 03 G35 Coupe 6MT and Volvo C30 R Design.

07-30-2011, 11:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
TWYNBYZ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: S. Cali Posts: 229 Drives: 2013 Pearl White GTR Rep Power: 15	I have kids and owned a G37. Between the child seats, diaper bag, stroller and other crap, you'll be wishing you got the 370. As others have stated, get the 370 and use the other car for the kid hauler. Lastly, your scaring me with all this prego talk. Your only 22, not married and have your whole life ahead of you. I know you probably love your girl to death and that's great. Just make sure your financially capable to support the child and married first. Don't make the same mistake that many young adults in this country make and have a baby and aren't prepared. Just my .02 and thank you for your service. __________________ 2013 Pearl White GTR

07-31-2011, 04:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
ZeeingAround A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,365 Drives: 3500 NVP 370Z-sold! Rep Power: 86624	Since the OP is deploying and in the service, None of us have anything to say about family planning. That is a tough nut to be in and we wish you the best over there. Depending on how long you are gone, you should sell your existing car and sit on some cash or short term invest and save. Not having car insurance at 22 will really help. Pull the trigger on a good deal from a forum member or buy one when you get back. IMHO you are just losing money having the car sit there without the ability to enjoy it. __________________ Get some roosters for eggs and Bulls for milk . Then you will see that gender matters. Especially at milking time.

07-31-2011, 10:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 20	Just buy a cheap second car. __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

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07-29-2011, 04:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
DjFromVA Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Nebraska Posts: 12 Drives: 04 Srt-4 Rep Power: 14	word thanks for all the imput everyone.

07-31-2011, 01:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
BrianMSmith Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: secret Posts: 267 Drives: 370Z, Ducati 748S Rep Power: 16	Hmm. When I was younger with little kids, I went with a modified Camaro for the back seats, cheap price, and it was great I coud still have a blast while hauling the wife and two kids. But really what you need with a family is two or even three cars. Now I have 3 kids, the Z and a huge 8 seat SUV for the family, it's only in rare circumstances when I have a conflict with kid hauling, and when that happens I just rent something for a day for $50. When (if) the wife goes back to work full time-ish, we'll get a third car like an A4 or 1M (if I get my way) with back seats. You could get the Z and always trade in later, but if this might be the case, definatley buy a used car, that way you're not losing your shirt trading in 3 years.

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perlz Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: socal Posts: 8 Drives: 11 370Z Base PW MT Rep Power: 14	Definitely 370Z after you re-deploy. Stay safe.

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Don't hold onto a car you can't drive, its a waste of money.