Considering saying goodbye to the Nismo

janglez · 09-17-2014, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by chii370

Not everyone can afford to have 2 cars. Im an engineer, single income living in Wash DC and i can barely afford my z when rent, utilities, food and any form of sanity are included into the mix so keep that in mind before making blind comments that seem simple for some and impossible for others.

I too have a little one coming within the next 5 months, and ive been scrambling desperately to find a way to dump this lead life anchor of a car for something actually useful. Cant straight up sell it because i owe more than its worth, cant trade it in for something cheap as **** because the negative equity makes the new car too much for a bank to touch, and cant get a loan for the remaining payoff amount due too poor credit thanks to putting effort into life and going to college.

Luckily of all the stealerships I went too begging on my knees to let me even LOOK at the cheapest cars they make...... nissan stepped up to the plate. I went to sheehy in manassas park and they lined up a 2014 maxima with leather for 22 grand, it blew my mind. With negative equity it would make it just under the listed MSRP. Would have did it right on the spot but they said I needed a minimum credit score, so I hired a company to dispute my credit until dec and hope its high enough.

The other options to hope I get into a legitimate accident with it that and total it that wasnt intentional, aka fraud. I would say "2013 mag red nismo for sale 12k miles" but everyone expects to pick them up for $15, while the dealerships sell these used for 32-35 grand depending on condition.

So i feel your pain man, dont let people talk you into making the wrong choice by ******* pear pressure. Family should always come first, not some useless *** sports car. You can always buy another one someday. Dont feel like your making a sacrifice. Its your car, or your kid. Common sense.

you make a lot of good points here... but with all due respect... and i'm not judging or hating... if you can barely afford life then you shouldn't be bringing a child into the world... i know that sometimes it happens but it makes me sad to see young people adding to their responsibility when they're not ready to do so... my son made this mistake... and although i love my grandson dearly, my son/his girlfriend have a long road ahead of them

life is about choices, dealing with those choices, and sacrifice/compromise... not making excuses for where you are... sometimes it's not about what you want but what you need... i'm 45 and have wanted a z car for as long as i can remember... just purchased mine a year ago... i waited until my son turned 18 and graduated from high school... for many reasons but mainly the financial one

the op asked for opinions/options and that's what people gave him... for me, and i know that not everyone can afford to do this, i waited until i could afford a nice dd and the z... mainly due to ohio winters but also because i wanted my z to be mainly a toy that i enjoy on nice days

my best to you and the op... good luck with your decisions... but please keep in mind that your decisions don't only affect you now

ok... i'll get off my soapbox now... thanks for reading

chii370 · 09-17-2014, 03:38 PM

Im almost 30, im stating this through experience as you say many young "kids" have more "kids" before they are ready. Well i have an adult job most wish they had, making a good bit but live in an area that REQUIRES dual income/zero debt/150k a year/being illegal without taxes or have a second hobby that makes money. I was simply saying to make the responsible decision and ditch the useless piece of **** sports car and get what u need for the family. I have been in a 370 since they launched in 09, before i even had a significant other or even considered a baby. I agree with you for the most part but please dont put me in the irresponsible class lol, im the one actually being the voice of reason here. I made preparations to bail on thos stupid *** car the nanosecond i found out my wife wad pregnant.

janglez · 09-17-2014, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by chii370

dont put me in the irresponsible class

i wasn't and would never do that... like i stated before... not judging or hating... just voicing an opinion

as you stated... with kids comes sacrifices and responsibility... but they're worth it

chii370 · 09-17-2014, 03:59 PM

Maybe consider not focusing on getting into something else thats fast. Are you really concerned that your car makes 420 hp with a newborn baby in the back? If yes u should reevaluate if u have what it takes to be a dad and get the priorities straight. I know it sucks giving up your nismo for a socker mom car..... but again lifes not just about what YOU want anymore. Hell im in a position i would be praising every god in history just to be able to get rid of mine. Even if that means humbling the **** up and getting into a damn versa note, being selfish and picky is a pipedream luxury when dad mode activates.

Just buy an old 1970s 240 and dump an LS motor into it, coilover monos, and big disk breaks/new power stearing and u have a MONSTER for a 10th of the price run rings around that nismo. Theres plenty of ways to have ur speed fix on the cheap and plenty of time to wait for the chance when its not a decision between car parts or new clothes for jr.

09-17-2014, 03:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
chii370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: . Posts: 642 Drives: . Rep Power: 17	Maybe consider not focusing on getting into something else thats fast. Are you really concerned that your car makes 420 hp with a newborn baby in the back? If yes u should reevaluate if u have what it takes to be a dad and get the priorities straight. I know it sucks giving up your nismo for a socker mom car..... but again lifes not just about what YOU want anymore. Hell im in a position i would be praising every god in history just to be able to get rid of mine. Even if that means humbling the **** up and getting into a damn versa note, being selfish and picky is a pipedream luxury when dad mode activates. Just buy an old 1970s 240 and dump an LS motor into it, coilover monos, and big disk breaks/new power stearing and u have a MONSTER for a 10th of the price run rings around that nismo. Theres plenty of ways to have ur speed fix on the cheap and plenty of time to wait for the chance when its not a decision between car parts or new clothes for jr. Last edited by chii370; 09-17-2014 at 04:05 PM.

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09-17-2014, 03:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
chii370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: . Posts: 642 Drives: . Rep Power: 17	Im almost 30, im stating this through experience as you say many young "kids" have more "kids" before they are ready. Well i have an adult job most wish they had, making a good bit but live in an area that REQUIRES dual income/zero debt/150k a year/being illegal without taxes or have a second hobby that makes money. I was simply saying to make the responsible decision and ditch the useless piece of ** sports car and get what u need for the family. I have been in a 370 since they launched in 09, before i even had a significant other or even considered a baby. I agree with you for the most part but please dont put me in the irresponsible class lol, im the one actually being the voice of reason here. I made preparations to bail on thos stupid * car the nanosecond i found out my wife wad pregnant.