Thanks and see ya.
 

I wasn't here for too long, but wanted to say thanks to everyone. The board is fun to be on, but I am no longer a Z owner. Traded it in today for a Grand Cherokee. I'm getting married in two months and after reviewing our budget, my fiance and I decided 1 car payment is suffice. It would be nice to have two new cars, but not practical. I'd rather put the money aside and by a house as soon as possible. Anyways, thanks again. The Z is a wonderful car for the money. I hope whoever owns mine will enjoy it and take care of it as much as I did.

we decided...sure

Good luck! Maybe down the road you will be back :)

It was more my decision actually. I don't want two car payments and since I make 80% of our gross salary, its my way or the highway. Time to be practical. The Grand Cherokee can be driven year round. I still have my hyundai beater, but that will be sold soon. I'm looking for a super clean 2g GSX that I can daily drive. The woman can have the GC.

Thank you! Yes, I would not mind another 370Z at all. Maybe in a few short years, prices will drop low enough where I can snag one up cash.

My wife drives a 2011 GC Overland and loves it. I agree that it is more practical than my Z, meaning it can actually carry stuff and drive in the winter. Granted the Z only comes out in nice weather and sits in the garage the rest of the time, including all winter (salted roads).

You should stick with us, we don't discriminate against any car!

You are a wi$e man.

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Wow, my wife and I are in the same predicament. We've got two payments, and I'm considering getting rid of the Z for something cheaper that wouldn't have a payment. That way we'd have one less payment, less for gas, cheaper insurance, etc. Aren't Grand Cherokee's not much cheaper than a Z though? I'd be buying like a $15k car lol.

Edit: Grand Cherokee's look like they start at $28k, so how did you pay cash for that but weren't able to pay off the Z? Just curious. They look nice!

I didn't pay cash and I would not at this point in my life. Weddings and houses aren't cheap. My GC has a few options so the price is higher than 28k. One huge car payment ($619 per month for the Z) for a car I cant drive all year long and my fiance can't ever drive or a $468 payment on a nice SUV we both can drive whenever we want. I chose the lessor of two evils. The GC is also 250 dollars less per year to insure.

the new GCs are sweet, should be a nice comfy car...enjoy!

Oh! Gotcha, so the debate was whether or not to keep the Z. Still a nice ride, congrats!

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lol j/k :)

very mature decision...congrats on putting a ring on it.

Uh oh . But I know your just joking .
Congrats on gc. I of my favorite SUVs

You did great! Nothing wrong for sacrificing something for the greater good of the whole. Many of us did. Work hard, keep your priorities in order and save some money at the same time for the Z will return. Best wishes to you!!!

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So... she just increased her standard of living 4-fold, and got you to trade in your sports car, and give her a shiny new SUV, and you feel good about this? Damn. That's a lot of wealth to just hand over to someone. Wait sorry, I meant share.

Good luck bruh.... The GC is a hot truck.

If that is how you want to look at it. You mad bro?

I'm a little old school I guess. The man does his job and the woman does hers. She cooks, cleans, does my laundry, and will give birth to my children. I'm cool with getting her a nice truck. :tiphat:

And i'm also excited to get back into another GSX. MHI turbo's for that thing are $1k, not 7k for a turbo kit. I'll post it up when I find a clean one.

I'm getting married later this year. Her Xterra is paid off. My Z i own ~9K on. I only have my children every other weekend so we have a family car when we need it and a sports car when its just us. I told her as soon as we got together that I was not trading in my car. She actually likes it. She says it makes her feel young and free again to just be me and her zipping around in a sports car when we don't have my kids.

Grats on the marriage bro. Sucks about the Z but sometimes ya gotta do what ya gotta do. I understand completely.

smart decision, what it boils down to:

house > car

but once you have your regular note payment and get your finances settled down, it's surprising to find a bit of money here and there. well, at least it was for me. at which point hopefully you'll be able to get back into a car you'll actually enjoy driving.

Couldn't justify the SRT8?

Daily driver DSM? Do you own a lot of tools?

should of just trade in the wife! Just kidding :) The girl looks good.

Congrats! I proposed in Feb. 12, bought my 370 6 days later, bought a house in Oct 12, and we are getting married in Sept. It def helps that my fiance and I have decent paying jobs and live in one of the most affordable places to live in the country. Needless to say money is tight because weddings are expensive and we want to have the wedding and honeymoon paid for so we dont have to put anything on credit. Both of our car notes equal what you were paying for the Z lol (I bought my Z used).

Kudos for making the hard decision. You know what they say, a happy wife is a happy life.

I say congrats OP. I plan to sell my Z once I settle down as well.

:shakes head: lol! :stirthepot: always... ;)

Congrats on taking the decision you believe to be rational for your family. I wish you luck friend. Nice jeep by the way, if it ain't white, it ain't right :tup:

You know it! :D

Good luck to you on your marriage and the Jeep. I have a good feeling that you'll be back some day. I tried leaving once and the Z pulled me right back in. Take care!

GL with it all. I love the GC's, Jeep did pretty good with it. MY Wife is against me selling the car, even if we had kids, changed jobs, lost job, w/e. I nearly lost mine last month over a lot of BS and had to think about selling it if need be, she said that's not an option. We're a bit more modern and new school in our relationship. At one point in time she was supporting me as I transitioned between school, Army and work, then we both made similar amounts of money, then I made considerably more and told her to focus on school. When she's done, we will be making similar amounts again. To live our lifestyle and keep me at home, we both work, we both clean, we both do everything equally. We as Men were taught to provide, but gender roles are really just "roles" and the only thing that is permanent is who can actually have babies. Anyways, GL with everything, and get some dirt on that Jeep!

SRT8 is SICK, but I couldn't justify the 65k price tag. (or afford it) :ughdance:

Yes, I do own a lot of tools. I enjoy wrenching. I've owned two prior DSM's and two Evo's. I'm a mitsu nut. (well, till the Z rolled around in my life) My 97 GSX had 160k miles on the chassis and stock block when I was running 12.0's in the quarter all while being my daily driver through college. As long as its taken care of and modded with the right parts, those cars are good. Its a shame that most owners these days are douchebags and the cars are whored out more than civics. I'm in no rush to buy. I'd rather wait for that diamond in the rough.

Wedding planning sucks, especially in NJ. Any half decent place is charging minimum $150 per person. If it wasn't for my wife and my family, I honestly wouldn't have one. Every fight we've had in our relationship is about our wedding.

That's the catch- finding one that hasn't been beat to death and riced out beyond repair.

But just think of all the shopping they can do now!

Yep, weddings aren't cheap, even in my time 26+ years ago. But before we (or my wife, lol) started planning the wedding, we received good advice from the priest who married us.

He said "it's not about the dress, the banquet room, the cake or even if the flowers don't show up. It's about the commitment & union you two are making. Focus on this and you will have the best wedding ever". He was right!

Once again, Congrats on the wedding and best of luck to you & your fiancé :tup:

Been there done that. Once it's over life is grand; at least in my experience.

I actually did the opposite of you. Bought a house, got married, then traded my practical car for the Z. Figured I'd get my toy while it's just us.

Congrats on the new ride! The new redesign looks quite nice.

How bout 2 car payments, quarter mil mortgage, kids in private school, full time nanny......marriage is only the beginning...don't spend much on flowers...Happiness and Joy:stirthepot: