Sad but happy day

birdmanx1 · 04-13-2011, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by EazyD

I didn't want to insinuate you hit for the other team

good one Eazy

toxik · 04-13-2011, 02:29 PM

i love the SRT8, honestly if you had to trade in the Z for an SUV... that's the only way to go.

m4a1mustang · 04-13-2011, 02:38 PM

The SRT-8s are nice.

Red__Zed · 04-13-2011, 03:34 PM

Nice trade!

Rooskey · 04-13-2011, 09:57 PM

Whats the gas milage like on the SRT-8? Those are nice! My friend had one and loved it. He did have issue's with the transfercase though. Keep an eye on it if yours is AWD.

FromG2Z · 04-13-2011, 10:50 PM

Congrats.... but just to clarify, you traded in 3 vehicles for a used SRT8? Nismo, lincoln, and Focus?

Just my 2 cents, but couldn't you have traded in the lincoln and focus and ponied up a little cash to get a decent, safe, and reliable used SUV while still keeping your Nismo?
Wife and I have a 2009 odyssey for her, 2002 civic for me, and the Z for me as well

I did the opposite, when kid was born, I bought the Z instead of selling it

johnnydrama · 04-14-2011, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Congrats.... but just to clarify, you traded in 3 vehicles for a used SRT8? Nismo, lincoln, and Focus?

Just my 2 cents, but couldn't you have traded in the lincoln and focus and ponied up a little cash to get a decent, safe, and reliable used SUV while still keeping your Nismo?
Wife and I have a 2009 odyssey for her, 2002 civic for me, and the Z for me as well

I did the opposite, when kid was born, I bought the Z instead of selling it

just to clarify my wife drives a 06 escalade. weve had four cars between the 2 of us for awhile and wanted to get it down to 2. this was what worked for us. I can now enjoy my daily drive and not think about my z sitting in the garage all day. and when the kid comes, it was just gonna sit in that garage a whole lot more. and just so everyone knows im loving this jeep, no its not as fun to drive as the nismo. but its an absolute beast and im loving driving it. a whole other type of animal than the nismo. the torque off the line is ridiculous

FromG2Z · 04-14-2011, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by johnnydrama

just to clarify my wife drives a 06 escalade. weve had four cars between the 2 of us for awhile and wanted to get it down to 2. this was what worked for us. I can now enjoy my daily drive and not think about my z sitting in the garage all day. and when the kid comes, it was just gonna sit in that garage a whole lot more. and just so everyone knows im loving this jeep, no its not as fun to drive as the nismo. but its an absolute beast and im loving driving it. a whole other type of animal than the nismo. the torque off the line is ridiculous

No problem man... yeah, to each his own I guess. I'm ok with having the Z sit in the garage on days I take the kid to daycare and pick him up. On days that the wifey does it (we take turns, obviously), then I drive the Z. Also, when kid goes to bed or is busy at school or with wife or gramma or whoever, I take that time to drive the Z. True, the Z doesn't get daily use out of me for sure... is the Z practical? no.... but I'm ok with that because it's a "toy" for me, and just that.

But again, to each his own. I don't have any issue for what you did... do what makes you happy. And from the sounds of it, you are... which I am glad. I don't mean any disrespect. I am just saying, for me, I wouldn't have traded it in...

djpathfinder · 04-13-2011, 10:57 PM

Parenthood is a life changer, but well worth it. Isn't it crazy that you traded for something with 3 extra seats, but about 4 tenths faster to 60? There's always room for another Z later in life. Good luck with everything.

Highway · 04-14-2011, 11:13 AM

Damn...lost another local guy.

Congrats on the Jeep. Those things are just beasts.

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-14-2011, 05:10 PM

Congrats...not trying to be a douche or anything. But I woulda kept the Z and leased a 2.5 altima for 0 down and 199 a month or something in that nature till I was able to buy another vehicle of my choice. The residual is really high on altimas and on year end they practically give them away on lease... also they average around 28mpg combined.
An SRT8 jeep gets like 12city 17highway. And are highly known for transmission and electrical failures. They have a very low reliability rating. Its a extremely risky buy and a money pit. But anyway... I hope that is not your experience and I do wish you well. Good luck and may your baby be blessed in this life.

cfweber · 04-14-2011, 05:12 PM

I thought about this

and I just couldn't do it.

I see the guys in my neighborhood with the family hauler type vehicle...

but I always figure if it were me I'd have my own vehicle.

selfish I guess

FromG2Z · 04-14-2011, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cfweber

I thought about this

and I just couldn't do it.

I see the guys in my neighborhood with the family hauler type vehicle...

but I always figure if it were me I'd have my own vehicle.

selfish I guess

That's why you keep the Z and ALSO get a family hauler

BalanBro · 04-14-2011, 06:43 PM

Man, so much hate. I think it's a sweet truck, and would love to own one myself. Good luck and enjoy it!

ZeeingAround · 04-14-2011, 09:49 PM

The only way i would own that jeep would be under factory warranty. The day it is up, trade in time. If you are getting on the gas a lot, you won't even be getting 12 mi/gal.
You made the right move consolidating before the baby comes.

04-13-2011, 02:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6964	The SRT-8s are nice. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

04-13-2011, 10:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 19	Congrats.... but just to clarify, you traded in 3 vehicles for a used SRT8? Nismo, lincoln, and Focus? Just my 2 cents, but couldn't you have traded in the lincoln and focus and ponied up a little cash to get a decent, safe, and reliable used SUV while still keeping your Nismo? Wife and I have a 2009 odyssey for her, 2002 civic for me, and the Z for me as well I did the opposite, when kid was born, I bought the Z instead of selling it __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra

04-13-2011, 10:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 735	Parenthood is a life changer, but well worth it. Isn't it crazy that you traded for something with 3 extra seats, but about 4 tenths faster to 60? There's always room for another Z later in life. Good luck with everything. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

04-14-2011, 05:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
cfweber Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Independence Posts: 388 Drives: 10 370Z BS 6 SP Rep Power: 17	boo hiss I thought about this and I just couldn't do it. I see the guys in my neighborhood with the family hauler type vehicle... but I always figure if it were me I'd have my own vehicle. selfish I guess

04-14-2011, 06:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
BalanBro Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 318 Drives: 40th Anniv. 370Z Rep Power: 1113	Man, so much hate. I think it's a sweet truck, and would love to own one myself. Good luck and enjoy it! __________________ 2012 Mercedes C63 AMG P31 Sedan, ROW, aFe, Eurocharged Dyno Tune. 438WHP/415WTQ 2010 SOLD: 40th Anniversary 370z

04-13-2011, 03:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 122	Nice trade!

04-13-2011, 09:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rooskey Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 974 Drives: 2014 Alpha7 GTR Rep Power: 18	Whats the gas milage like on the SRT-8? Those are nice! My friend had one and loved it. He did have issue's with the transfercase though. Keep an eye on it if yours is AWD.

04-14-2011, 11:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
Highway Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 394 Drives: Offroad Rep Power: 16	Damn...lost another local guy. Congrats on the Jeep. Those things are just beasts.

04-14-2011, 05:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14860	Congrats...not trying to be a douche or anything. But I woulda kept the Z and leased a 2.5 altima for 0 down and 199 a month or something in that nature till I was able to buy another vehicle of my choice. The residual is really high on altimas and on year end they practically give them away on lease... also they average around 28mpg combined. An SRT8 jeep gets like 12city 17highway. And are highly known for transmission and electrical failures. They have a very low reliability rating. Its a extremely risky buy and a money pit. But anyway... I hope that is not your experience and I do wish you well. Good luck and may your baby be blessed in this life.

04-14-2011, 09:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
ZeeingAround A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,365 Drives: 3500 NVP 370Z-sold! Rep Power: 86625	The only way i would own that jeep would be under factory warranty. The day it is up, trade in time. If you are getting on the gas a lot, you won't even be getting 12 mi/gal. You made the right move consolidating before the baby comes. __________________ Get some roosters for eggs and Bulls for milk . Then you will see that gender matters. Especially at milking time.

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