My wife and I made a very tough decision last night. We traded in the 03 DB Touring.
I actually held up pretty well; not as much for my wife. Poor girl broke down in the sales manager's office.
We took one last run yesterday afternoon before saying goodbye. A couple long winding Ozark Mountain roads just south of Fayetteville, AR. I said my goodbyes first, then my wife. We didn't speak much during the drive, we didn't have to.
Fueling the decision was mostly the upcoming change of lifestyle, and financial priorities. The new payment is half with the Altima, and the insurance is remarkably less.
Kids will be on the way very soon, so we need to stick away some money for the maternity leave.
We decided to sell the Z before the kids came. I didn't want my wife to feel responsible for the decision to sell it, as it would have pained her greatly.
We both feel very fortunate to have owned and loved a car like the 350Z. Only a select few are fortunate enough to have that experience.
At the end of the day, we are very sad, but we know we made the right decision for planning for the future. We now get to look forward to what the future may hold in 20 years when we're ready for a mid-life crisis.
In the mean time, I hope you all don't mind if I continue to lurk and post from time to time, not as a Z owner, but as an enthusiast.
Thanks!
Aaron
I actually held up pretty well; not as much for my wife. Poor girl broke down in the sales manager's office.
We took one last run yesterday afternoon before saying goodbye. A couple long winding Ozark Mountain roads just south of Fayetteville, AR. I said my goodbyes first, then my wife. We didn't speak much during the drive, we didn't have to.
Fueling the decision was mostly the upcoming change of lifestyle, and financial priorities. The new payment is half with the Altima, and the insurance is remarkably less.
Kids will be on the way very soon, so we need to stick away some money for the maternity leave.
We decided to sell the Z before the kids came. I didn't want my wife to feel responsible for the decision to sell it, as it would have pained her greatly.
We both feel very fortunate to have owned and loved a car like the 350Z. Only a select few are fortunate enough to have that experience.
At the end of the day, we are very sad, but we know we made the right decision for planning for the future. We now get to look forward to what the future may hold in 20 years when we're ready for a mid-life crisis.
In the mean time, I hope you all don't mind if I continue to lurk and post from time to time, not as a Z owner, but as an enthusiast.
Thanks!
Aaron
