BIG delema, need help clearing my head.

Rooster89 · 07-30-2011, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by takjak2

Z

Have fun on deployment, don't let your girl spend all of your hazard pay.

Good to see someone giving some extra wisdom to a young soldier.

OP: Remember bro, allotments are your friend.

oh and get the Z. I wish I had gotten one when i was still in the service, but because of recent financials, I am doing the regret one day, hope the next.

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.

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

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.

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, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dpirch531

I would definetely get the Z. I'm deployed right now in Iraq and all I've been doing is research on the 370z. I read everything on this forum everynight on my 12hr shift when there is down time (Which there is a lot of haha) and out of the 3 or 4 other cars I was looking at, the Z definetely sounds like it will be my next car when I return home. The guys on this forum seem very friendly and knowledgable so I feel I have a place to go for questions and answers once I purchase my Z. As for the G37, I was looking at those too but I just don't like the way they look. The backseat didn't really strike me as a reason for purchasing it either. I also would definetely not put a baby in a G37. Keep it in your Altima if you have one! Make wise decisans with your girlfriend and good luck on your deployment. Enjoy the states and have a beer for me haha. America is the greatest!

Just wanted to say HI

former USAF guy here ...1969-1972 Clark AFB

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..!

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.

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....

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..

takjak2 · 08-01-2011, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rooster89

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....

The Savings Deposit Program is still there and anyone who can should take maximum advantage of its 10% interest on up to $10,000. It's not well advertised and you will have to hassle finance to max it out. I did, free $1000

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

07-31-2011, 04:11 PM	#34 (permalink)
ZeeingAround A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,365 Drives: 3500 NVP 370Z-sold! Rep Power: 86623	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	#40 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 19	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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BrianMSmith Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: secret Posts: 267 Drives: 370Z, Ducati 748S Rep Power: 15	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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07-31-2011, 09:17 PM	#39 (permalink)
perlz Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: socal Posts: 8 Drives: 11 370Z Base PW MT Rep Power: 13	Definitely 370Z after you re-deploy. Stay safe.