My sacrifice

Junior370z · 05-12-2012, 06:42 PM

Well guys, my beautiful baby is gone...

I traded her in for a Ford F150 supercrew. Recently I separated the military after serving 9 1/2 years and relocated to Las Vegas to start a new life with my family. I was considering just buying another vehicle, but it didn't really make any sense. Especially after purchasing a new home. I traded her in for an older, but equally fixed up and equal condition 08 F150 Supercrew XLT 4x4. Man guys it was so hard for me to give the key fob to that devilish salesperson. I was literally shaking as I handed over the fob. So sad...

On the brighter side though. Since I made the sacrifice, my wife being so proud of what I did for the family, told me I can buy another sports car in a couple years! So I showed her a picture of a 2010 Z06 and said, "Like you'll really let me buy one of these." To my surprise, she said, "Why not? Of course I won't let you buy a new model, but I'll definitely let you buy a used one." At that point, a tear rolled down my face. Man I love my wife!

Anyways a 2010 Z06 will be my next project!

I wouldn't have been able to fix the Z up, find the answers to all my questions and contribute my own ideas without this awesome forum! Great job to all who maintain this site and to all the members who donate to help keep this forum as good as it is!!!

kenchan · 05-12-2012, 06:44 PM

i hope you have a happy ending story. GL!

Bucketlist2012 · 05-12-2012, 07:02 PM

What a great wife..

My Wife did the same thing...Once I secured the Home, and Investments, and everything we needed, she let me throw money into my car like confetti...But then she had me trade her 350Z for a 370Z..That I did not see coming, but Happy wife is a happy life, and now I have two hot rods to play with..

So glad you did what you needed to do, and you will be rewarded..Great wife you have...

Waiz · 05-12-2012, 07:19 PM

I always liked your setup, too bad to hear you had to part ways with it.

It's just a car and I'm sure once you get your bearings you will be back into something else

sonic370 · 05-12-2012, 09:22 PM

Happy all worked out for you.............when the time comes your going to love the z06

Boost_lee · 05-12-2012, 09:36 PM

Should have sold me the wing!

Sucks to hear but best of luck with your next project

onzedge · 05-12-2012, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Junior370z

Well guys, my beautiful baby is gone...

I traded her in for a Ford F150 supercrew. Recently I separated the military after serving 9 1/2 years and relocated to Las Vegas to start a new life with my family. I was considering just buying another vehicle, but it didn't really make any sense. Especially after purchasing a new home. I traded her in for an older, but equally fixed up and equal condition 08 F150 Supercrew XLT 4x4. Man guys it was so hard for me to give the key fob to that devilish salesperson. I was literally shaking as I handed over the fob. So sad...

On the brighter side though. Since I made the sacrifice, my wife being so proud of what I did for the family, told me I can buy another sports car in a couple years! So I showed her a picture of a 2010 Z06 and said, "Like you'll really let me buy one of these." To my surprise, she said, "Why not? Of course I won't let you buy a new model, but I'll definitely let you buy a used one." At that point, a tear rolled down my face. Man I love my wife!

Anyways a 2010 Z06 will be my next project!

I wouldn't have been able to fix the Z up, find the answers to all my questions and contribute my own ideas without this awesome forum! Great job to all who maintain this site and to all the members who donate to help keep this forum as good as it is!!!

Mike · 05-12-2012, 10:30 PM

you did what you needed, don't sweat it. Cars come and go, but your family is forever. We had to downsize a lot of our lifestyle when I got out of the Navy, but it was all worth it in the long run.

murphman · 05-12-2012, 10:38 PM

[QUOTE=Waizzz;1717562]I always liked your setup, too bad to hear you had to part ways with it.

to this, i always thought you had the best yellow Z setup. Never had any interest in a yellow Z till I saw yours.

tonybui · 05-12-2012, 11:45 PM

Should have sold me ur wheels !!

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Junior370z · 05-13-2012, 02:30 AM

Thanks for all the positives guys! In a couple years I'll be in a fast car again lol!

11Thumper · 05-13-2012, 04:43 AM

Family first, toys second. This does not apply to airplanes and motorcycles FYI

LakeShow · 05-13-2012, 04:43 AM

Nice man! Definitely was one of the nicest Z's on the forum. Good luck in your future endeavors.

ProfessorDave · 05-13-2012, 09:45 AM

Well if you can't trade a Z for another sports car, a big a$$ pickup truck is a good alternative!

SPOHN · 05-13-2012, 10:12 AM

Well props to yea. Sounds like you have a great woman. You willing to clone her?

05-12-2012, 06:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Junior370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Vegas Age: 50 Posts: 1,024 Drives: over the speed limit Rep Power: 293	My sacrifice Well guys, my beautiful baby is gone... I traded her in for a Ford F150 supercrew. Recently I separated the military after serving 9 1/2 years and relocated to Las Vegas to start a new life with my family. I was considering just buying another vehicle, but it didn't really make any sense. Especially after purchasing a new home. I traded her in for an older, but equally fixed up and equal condition 08 F150 Supercrew XLT 4x4. Man guys it was so hard for me to give the key fob to that devilish salesperson. I was literally shaking as I handed over the fob. So sad... On the brighter side though. Since I made the sacrifice, my wife being so proud of what I did for the family, told me I can buy another sports car in a couple years! So I showed her a picture of a 2010 Z06 and said, "Like you'll really let me buy one of these." To my surprise, she said, "Why not? Of course I won't let you buy a new model, but I'll definitely let you buy a used one." At that point, a tear rolled down my face. Man I love my wife! Anyways a 2010 Z06 will be my next project! I wouldn't have been able to fix the Z up, find the answers to all my questions and contribute my own ideas without this awesome forum! Great job to all who maintain this site and to all the members who donate to help keep this forum as good as it is!!! __________________ DON'T DO IT! ( Click to show/hide ) Stillen CBECAI-U/D PulleyGround KitSwaysSetrab Oil CoolerIchiba Rear Camber KitAgility CoiloverBerk HFCTechnosquare TuneGT-R ButtonVenaci MeshSP Performance Cross Drilled/Slotted RotorsSPC Toe BoltsBomex LipMud flapsAero Jacket Type III WingSold

05-12-2012, 07:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bucketlist2012 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,424 Drives: 370Z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 16	What a great wife.. My Wife did the same thing...Once I secured the Home, and Investments, and everything we needed, she let me throw money into my car like confetti...But then she had me trade her 350Z for a 370Z..That I did not see coming, but Happy wife is a happy life, and now I have two hot rods to play with.. So glad you did what you needed to do, and you will be rewarded..Great wife you have... __________________ 2009 Sport/Touring 370Z 1971 Z/28 with coil overs, rushforth's, willwoods, Hotchkis. 4 speed GMC Sierra1500

05-12-2012, 09:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 29	Should have sold me the wing! Sucks to hear but best of luck with your next project __________________ My TT Z

05-12-2012, 10:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	you did what you needed, don't sweat it. Cars come and go, but your family is forever. We had to downsize a lot of our lifestyle when I got out of the Navy, but it was all worth it in the long run. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

05-12-2012, 10:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
murphman Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: houston Posts: 611 Drives: 370z Tour Black 7AT Rep Power: 17	[QUOTE=Waizzz;1717562]I always liked your setup, too bad to hear you had to part ways with it. to this, i always thought you had the best yellow Z setup. Never had any interest in a yellow Z till I saw yours. __________________ Mod List: FI 18" CBE// Eibach Springs// Rear Camber kit// Ingen CAI//

05-12-2012, 06:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i hope you have a happy ending story. GL!

05-12-2012, 07:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	I always liked your setup, too bad to hear you had to part ways with it. It's just a car and I'm sure once you get your bearings you will be back into something else

05-12-2012, 09:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	Happy all worked out for you.............when the time comes your going to love the z06

05-12-2012, 11:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
tonybui A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,397 Drives: 09 Sports 6 Speed Rep Power: 427	Should have sold me ur wheels !! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Evo-R CF fang \| CF Mirror covers \| 20/25 H&R spacers \| RE-11 \| TopSpeed exhaust + y-pipe \| Stillen HFC \| Carbon Fiber Amuse rear bumper + Amuse Spoiler \| PWJDM

05-13-2012, 02:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
Junior370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Vegas Age: 50 Posts: 1,024 Drives: over the speed limit Rep Power: 293	Thanks for all the positives guys! In a couple years I'll be in a fast car again lol! __________________ DON'T DO IT! ( Click to show/hide ) Stillen CBECAI-U/D PulleyGround KitSwaysSetrab Oil CoolerIchiba Rear Camber KitAgility CoiloverBerk HFCTechnosquare TuneGT-R ButtonVenaci MeshSP Performance Cross Drilled/Slotted RotorsSPC Toe BoltsBomex LipMud flapsAero Jacket Type III WingSold

05-13-2012, 04:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
11Thumper Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 754 Drives: '11 370Z, '01 S2k Rep Power: 17	Family first, toys second. This does not apply to airplanes and motorcycles FYI

05-13-2012, 04:43 AM	#13 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	Nice man! Definitely was one of the nicest Z's on the forum. Good luck in your future endeavors. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

05-13-2012, 09:45 AM	#14 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 19	Well if you can't trade a Z for another sports car, a big a$$ pickup truck is a good alternative! __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

05-13-2012, 10:12 AM	#15 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Well props to yea. Sounds like you have a great woman. You willing to clone her? __________________