Decision to make: 350z - G35 - R32

[ksuberk54]

I have a 2006 350z with 73k miles that I've lightly modified since I purchased it back in 2011. Megan Racing single exhaust, Megan Y pipe, MRev2 + spacer, K&N drop-in filter, XXR 527 flat black rims, Tanabe GF210 lowering springs, SPC rear camber kit, carbon fiber exterior door handle & B pillar overlays, few other aesthetic things.

Here's my dilemma, well not really a dilemma, my wife is pregnant. We have a baby girl on the way and obviously my Z doesn't have a backseat. We are also buying a house and I'm going back to school to get my Masters so I can teach what I went to school for the first time. I've looked at G35's and the coupes obviously look better but the sedans are better for baby seats. I've also looked at R32's.

So here's where I need help. My wife and I have talked about us buying her an SUV (she's always wanted one) after I finish school and get a job. We've also talked about me just selling my beloved Z and get something else. So here are my options.

Option A) Keep the Z (it's paid off, I have a lot into it anyways and won't get as much back) and wait a year and buy her a new car and then I can drive her current car whenever I need to drive our baby girl places. So for 8-10 months we'll only have one car that our baby girl can ride in.

Option B) Sell my Z, buy a G35 sedan with a ton of miles. Engine swap it or get one with decent miles and turbo it (I want more powwa).

Option C) Trade my Z to guy who has put a good amount of mods on his R32 (Garrett turbo, HKS stuff). It has a backseat but they're bucket seats so idk how well a baby seat will fit in the back.

Any help would be appreciated!

Pics of my Z

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[zooopreme]

So here's where I need help. My wife and I have talked about us buying her an SUV (she's always wanted one) after I finish school and get a job. We've also talked about me just selling my beloved Z and get something else. So here are my options.

Option A) Keep the Z (it's paid off, I have a lot into it anyways and won't get as much back) and wait a year and buy her a new car and then I can drive her current car whenever I need to drive our baby girl places. So for 8-10 months we'll only have one car that our baby girl can ride in.

Option B) Sell my Z, buy a G35 sedan with a ton of miles. Engine swap it or get one with decent miles and turbo it (I want more powwa).

Option C) Trade my Z to guy who has put a good amount of mods on his R32 (Garrett turbo, HKS stuff). It has a backseat but they're bucket seats so idk how well a baby seat will fit in the back.

Any help would be appreciated!

None of your options screams "for my child". I don't have a kid myself but I have a sister that does and having a SUV or van makes it a lot easier on you, your wife, and any other family member that is around.

I know that you want to keep a fun car but your B and C options scream "I'm not ready to be a dad" and "I don't care for my child all that much". Cars will always be around. Your kid won't be if you want to turbo a VQ or put a baby seat behind a vehicle that is only legal in this country because of an exception.

And yes, I'm judging you and I hope you don't get too butthurt about the truth.

[Future240]

Or option D be realistic.

She wants an suv. she does not need an suv. If she has a car and you have to wait a year and a half to buy her an suv just dont do it. If her car is ratty and not baby safe then get her a better vehicle but it does not have to be extravagant. There are lots of decent cars in the 7000-11K range if you look closely.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Keep the Z, since its paid for. Are you gonna have a job before she pops? If you will, then buy her whatever car she wants AFTER you get a job. Then buy a cheap beater to daily in, you'd be surprised how cheap accord sedans are nowadays.

[Epoxy]

Looks like you forgot about option D, get an abortion because you are not mature enough to have kids if you are still trying to put cars first. Yes, I have pre-judged you based on the fact that you're going on the internet and asking people who mean absolutely nothing to you and don't care about you for advice on how try to avoid the imminent responsibility of being a father.

[HipHopHippo]

^^LMAO. Jesus

[rv_zenki]

I think getting a G is the best option. I wouldn't rule out a coupe. my 6 foot 3 dad fits in the back of his. Im not judging you, my dad bought the S14 I have now because I was about to be born and he needed a back seat

[Maiku240sxS14]

Looks like you forgot about option D, get an abortion because you are not mature enough to have kids if you are still trying to put cars first. Yes, I have pre-judged you based on the fact that you're going on the internet and asking people who mean absolutely nothing to you and don't care about you for advice on how try to avoid the imminent responsibility of being a father.

This....you should probably or actually think what you prioritizes are.

[rv_zenki]

I don't get why he cant have a fun car and a kid...

[mewantkouki]

This....you should probably or actually think what you prioritizes are.

Hooked on Phonics failed you.

OP: Modified cars aren't dad mobiles. Grow up and buy a Camry.

[silviasandbeer]

all hail Epoxy

get an is300 dude. 4 door baby friendly and are still fun to drive

"but i dont like is300's"
well, shoulda used a rubber

[vanish1]

E39 M5
E39 540i
E46 M3
E46 330i ZHP
E9x 335i w/ N55 engine
E82 128i w/ M package
^all BMWs mentioned manual trans
saab 9-3 turbo x
saab 9-2x
'10+ wrx hatch

[feito]

option "D" is not a bad idea actually, but u got to be willing to loose your wife afterwards thou. This world would be a much better place if more people consider this, and like someone else said, you're not ready for this step.
Now if u still to want to play daddy, this is what i would do. Keep the z and find a cheap car on CL to fix (that 99 camry or CRV with the blown head gasket for 800 bucks). Now u have it all, the room, the fun and all the time in the world to come out with a better plan or save enough to buy a new car cash

[BossHogg]

You gotsta prioritize.

The struggle is real. A thread wear zilvia harshness is actually relevant and true lololol. We have come full circle.

You have a mildly modded 350z with nothing really special done to it. To be honest, low baller parts. Yet now your talking about turboing high mileage g35's, r32's, all while having a kid, buying a house and going back to school? If this is all you could muster up for your 350z before all this. What makes you think you can actually have all this now? It's like you hit the midlife before your kid was even born. Unless there is more to the story like you have some money sitting around. But if that was the case, you wouldn't be in this dilemma over what to do with cars. Just buy a used suv and keep the z. It's one kid, a family sedan is more than enough. No need for a suv really. It just comes down to what is in your price range and what you can afford monthly. I dunno, I would think there are plenty of used cars out their that could fit two adults and 1 kid between 7 and 10k. The options are kind of weird and teenage dream based. A family car should be reliable. Not a turbo g35 or r32. It's like a case of trying to daily your "race car" when you're 18. But this is your family car. What you going to do when the shit breaks down and little jenny has a doctor appointment etc?

It sounds like you are trying to put your wants in front of your wife and kid. Your wife "wants" a suv. Is it needed? No. But it still is family friendly and takes care of the problem. So its relevant. A r32 and turbo g35 are not lol. I think you're going to have sit back and let life settle a bit before you can jump back into the car scene. Purely based on what it sounds like from your post.

I think when you see little jenny's head poke out your wifes cooter, the reality of the situation will hit you.

[Kuma]

I don't think you should have even mentioned the r32. You knew it was a bad idea, yet you still asked about it. That's why people think you're retarded. She wants an suv? Get her a ford explorer... The blue book on the ones before they switched to FWD is under $10k... Fully loaded 2004 with 124k miles only bluebooks for like $7k in perfect condition... Plus the Junkyards are flooded with them so there is no shortage of parts when she runs into shit... because we know she will.

Then you have your z, her current car, and her suv... Until she divorces you for habitually making bad decisions like getting a 25yr old modded car with hard to find parts to DD a baby around... Then you will have a 1988 honda civic hatchback 4spd manual with cut springs and rattle canned steelies. She'll have a house, an explorer, her current car, a r32, a g35, and a cut of every bit of money you make for the next 18yrs.

[Dolph_KYAS13]

Dont buy an R32. theyre more trouble than theyre worth

[tricky_ab]

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Dont buy an R32. theyre more trouble than theyre worth

Especially if you're looking for a "family vehicle"

[Banana_Cute]

I sold 4 of my S-chassis when I found out my wife (girlfriend at the time) was pregnant to get a truck. 4 years later, I finally got ANOTHER S-chassis.. STill have our truck. 2005 Xterra, we're planning to get rid of for a Tahoe. And her BMW sedan for a 350Z that she wants... We can trade. LMK

[zurud]

I need pics of the wife before I can offer the verdict

[g35gabby]

You gotsta prioritize.

The struggle is real. A thread wear zilvia harshness is actually relevant and true lololol. We have come full circle.

You have a mildly modded 350z with nothing really special done to it. To be honest, low baller parts. Yet now your talking about turboing high mileage g35's, r32's, all while having a kid, buying a house and going back to school? If this is all you could muster up for your 350z before all this. What makes you think you can actually have all this now? It's like you hit the midlife before your kid was even born. Unless there is more to the story like you have some money sitting around. But if that was the case, you wouldn't be in this dilemma over what to do with cars. Just buy a used suv and keep the z. It's one kid, a family sedan is more than enough. No need for a suv really. It just comes down to what is in your price range and what you can afford monthly. I dunno, I would think there are plenty of used cars out their that could fit two adults and 1 kid between 7 and 10k. The options are kind of weird and teenage dream based. A family car should be reliable. Not a turbo g35 or r32. It's like a case of trying to daily your "race car" when you're 18. But this is your family car. What you going to do when the shit breaks down and little jenny has a doctor appointment etc?

It sounds like you are trying to put your wants in front of your wife and kid. Your wife "wants" a suv. Is it needed? No. But it still is family friendly and takes care of the problem. So its relevant. A r32 and turbo g35 are not lol. I think you're going to have sit back and let life settle a bit before you can jump back into the car scene. Purely based on what it sounds like from your post.

I think when you see little jenny's head poke out your wifes cooter, the reality of the situation will hit you.

This, and 3X for the bold part, but be real those are shitty ebay parts for the most part. By Master's degree, what on earth is that in?

[silviasandbeer]

By Master's degree, what on earth is that in?

probably marriage counseling

[Epoxy]

This, and 3X for the bold part, but be real those are shitty ebay parts for the most part.

I'm pretty sure cf door handle overlays are legit man.



Go figure out your life not online. This is an online forum where you can ask questions like "what is the compression ratio of an sr20det," not the place where you need to ask people you dont know to reaffirm major life changing decisions.

[ksuberk54]

Thanks guys...i guess lol

[Kuma]

"what is the compression ratio of an sr20det,"

"GOOGLE it, you lazy fuck!"

[badass8]

Prius
SUV
240sx

Done.

[Chaluska]

None of your options screams "for my child". I don't have a kid myself but I have a sister that does and having a SUV or van makes it a lot easier on you, your wife, and any other family member that is around.

I know that you want to keep a fun car but your B and C options scream "I'm not ready to be a dad" and "I don't care for my child all that much". Cars will always be around. Your kid won't be if you want to turbo a VQ or put a baby seat behind a vehicle that is only legal in this country because of an exception.

And yes, I'm judging you and I hope you don't get too butthurt about the truth.

first reply is the best...

get whatever will be safe for you and your family.. get your toy car later down the line once the baby gets a bit older.. my toy car is my KA-T vert, and my DD / Family car is a Buick Regal GS. AC, spacious, huge trunk, supercharged 3.8 to help lug all these people around. also have a jeep Grand Cherokee for long distance trips, and camping / fishing / etc

Family safety first, happy wife second, personal speed fetish third.

[silviaks2nr]

No job, baby on the way, married, and going back to school. You should definitely go with the r32.

[KiLLeR2001]

Wow, the R32 suggestion was just peachy. Probably not even FED. legal.

Correct answer is, sell 350Z, buy wife SUV, admit defeat.

Buy another sports car when things settle down.

[mrturboextreme]

Im surprised no one threw out the older 4runners as an option. They get decent milage and run forever. For the most part they are pretty cheap and its an SUV. Happy wife=Happy life my friend.

[kikcaffine]

Get a 98-03 4runner, or a 335i CPO ONLY.

[Chaluska]

happy wife=happy life.

/ thread!!!

[simmode1]

I'm in a similar situation as you, OP. Wife & I have a 6 month old & I can't take her anywhere because I don't wanna put her in a 240. Thank goodness we have my wife's shitty Mini Countryman for baby hauling duties. But this is what I'm targeting & I think you shoud consider one of these too..

*Ahem* Frontier! Get the crew cab though. 265hp from the VQ40 with an available 6spd manual transmission & RWD. Roughly the exact same value as your 350Z year for year. Some VQ35 mods are interchangeable with the VQ40 too. C'mon man... get this truck. You know you're gonna need the bed because your ass is gonna be making ALOT of trips to Home Depot, Ikea & Sears...lol
http://pictures.dealer.com/t/teamnissannh/0499/22bc2a1e0a0d028a00c1dc0b4ab7a3a7.jpg

The crew cab with the normal sized read doors look nice lowered, can tow 6100lbs & yes, it can drift too.
nuhinKdU2zQ

[Swiffly_Swan]

Just buy an LS400 and go VIP.

Sent from my MB855 using Tapatalk 2

[jr_ss]

*Ahem* Frontier! Get the crew cab though. 265hp from the VQ40 with an available 6spd manual transmission & RWD. Roughly the exact same value as your 350Z year for year. Some VQ35 mods are interchangeable with the VQ40 too. C'mon man... get this truck. You know you're gonna need the bed because your ass is gonna be making ALOT of trips to Home Depot, Ikea & Sears...

Cannot wait for the diesel power train package to come out. I'll be buying one when that happens.

[simmode1]

Cannot wait for the diesel power train package to come out. I'll be buying one when that happens.
Yeah, I'm a-ok with the cheaper/older D40 gens, but the 2015's DO look amazing.
http://images.autotrader.com/scaler/620/420/cms/images/cars/nissan/frontier/2015/226412.jpg

[Sileighty_85]

Babies fit just fine in R32's... Just sayin lol

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i235/Neil_85/GTR/RinoaCarseatGTR_zps0f9d0b8f.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i235/Neil_85/GTR/RinoaStrollerGTR_zps35791031.jpg

[ksuberk54]

I don't get why he cant have a fun car and a kid...

My point exactly.

[supersayianjim]

make sure the r32 is fed legal. and if it's too late to push wife down the stairs or go to dr hoover? then get her a 2nd beater. fuck an suv.

[ixfxi]

http://www.vizzed.com/vizzedboard/retro/user_screenshots/saves8/84319/Street%20Fighter%202%20Champ%20Edition_Apr17%2021_ 52_43.png


haha i was thinking the SAME thing....

having a family and having a sportscar dont go together, especially when you're like this guy: baller on a budget (you can tell by his choice in parts with the Z)

in the end, all you can do is try to hold onto your "fun" car and at the same time, buy her a "normal" car

notice i said "try"... not everyone can manage that. you will soon realize that going fast, looking good and being cool all cost money and go in the opposite direction from you being a good parent. the word sacrifice will start making more and more sense as time goes on.

this is starting to remind me of that episode of wangan midnight where the dude wants to keep racing, leaves his wife, buys a GTR, and then eventually gives up and settles down...

[l adam l]

I have 2 kids...

You could just sell the z and buy her a decent cheap suv and buy yourself a cheap toy.
finish school and get what you want afterwards.

[adams 02rs]

Wow, the R32 suggestion was just peachy. Probably not even FED. legal.

Correct answer is, sell 350Z, buy wife SUV, admit defeat.

Buy another sports car when things settle down.

end of thread ^^^

[JFIVE]

None of your options screams "for my child". I don't have a kid myself but I have a sister that does and having a SUV or van makes it a lot easier on you, your wife, and any other family member that is around.

I know that you want to keep a fun car but your B and C options scream "I'm not ready to be a dad" and "I don't care for my child all that much". Cars will always be around. Your kid won't be if you want to turbo a VQ or put a baby seat behind a vehicle that is only legal in this country because of an exception.

And yes, I'm judging you and I hope you don't get too butthurt about the truth.


Coming from a father with a baby girl that's in the same situation with a kouki I'm selling thanks for this real talk. Good luck op with your decision.

[Bleakley]

We are a community... That is why he asked. Lol.



http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i235/Neil_85/GTR/RinoaStrollerGTR_zps35791031.jpg

This just looks horrible... Does not go together for me. :D

As far as those options, if that is really all you are considering at this time. I would vote A) on keeping the Z and just dealing with it for now.
or B) Sell the Z and buy your SUV now so you are good and ready, maybe have some cash leftover to save. Lok, you will have the browny points with the babe. There will be no financial strain of a project. Bide your time and save up for the next project... You know after the Z is gone you will be dying to hop in the next one.

[Matej]

Sell wife. Buy Varrstoen wheels.

[LockOn!]

^ hahaha.

Has an IS300 been suggested yet? New, safe, 4 doors, but still RWD with a decent aftermarket. Also they are getting pretty cheap.

[TMW]

No job, baby on the way, married, and going back to school. You should definitely go with the r32.

lol'd at this

[enkei2k]

Get another R32

http://www.whiptalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/08-golf-r32.jpg

[vanish1]

IS300: looks good until you pull up next to a real luxury car.

R32: not bad but you lose your man card driving a VW

[PPman]

Alright ma..boy let me tell you I'm going to put my hand up in the air and go ahead and smack yourself until you get some sense into that thick head of yours, and since you still want answers: sell your z, buy a older rav4, cr-v, 4runner, sedan of your choice, save as much money as you can... Not for a project car, but for diapers, formula, toys, etc that your future baby will need and for some make me feel special wife presents, then when you can afford to have another fun car get it, you know in the not so distant future after your master's degree and new better job. I just became a father and if it wasn't because I have a decent job, somewhat economically stable, and my wife already had a rav4 that we just paid off I would have sold my s14 kouki and truck without a second thought if it came down to it. Is called growing up brother get used to it your kid will thank you in the future.

[HipHopHippo]

so who has the coat hanger?

[l adam l]

Alright ma..boy let me tell you I'm going to put my hand up in the air and go ahead and smack yourself until you get some sense into that thick head of yours, and since you still want answers: sell your z, buy a older rav4, cr-v, 4runner, sedan of your choice, save as much money as you can... Not for a project car, but for diapers, formula, toys, etc that your future baby will need and for some make me feel special wife presents, then when you can afford to have another fun car get it, you know in the not so distant future after your master's degree and new better job. I just became a father and if it wasn't because I have a decent job, somewhat economically stable, and my wife already had a rav4 that we just paid off I would have sold my s14 kouki and truck without a second thought if it came down to it. Is called growing up brother get used to it your kid will thank you in the future.

I've had to sell my first sr powered 240, and later saved and got another one and had to sell it...later on down the road I had bought an evo. Saw a house we both liked so I had to sell it for a down payment. You can always get another toy - but with that being said. You could sell z for 9k? Buy is300 for 5k and maybe a rav4 or something for 4k. Both decent cars till youcan aafford something better. I hated going without something, it is what it is though.

[Sileighty_85]

This just looks horrible... Does not go together for me. :D



lol when you wanna drive your car you'll do anything. Great bonding for the daughter and the GT-R. Try and get her started into cars lol

[krampus]

Just get a four door anything. Or a wagon. I had a Volvo V70 turbo and it was a blast to drive despite weighing as much as a small moon. A few really good choices for sedans are outlined above.

Nobody living in a civilized society "needs" an SUV. That's a myth perpetrated by marketing campaigns, Exxon, and secret committees of stroller moms that pretend to be offended when they catch you staring at their yoga pants. The only SUV I would suggest is an FJ60 Land Cruiser, but for other reasons not relevant.

[zenki 95]

This post is hilarious wow it seems some are very talented and need to start doing some stand up lol. Or comedy zilvia page haha

[Wookie384]

Get your priorities straight, forget about the short term shit and worry about whats most important in the long term.

Given the circumstances you're in, buying any type of sports car is utterly irresponsible. You have a kid on the way, no job, and you're going back to school. How the fuck do you think you can afford a kid, a sports car, and put yourself through school? Selling the Z and trying to get a GTR is dumb because GTR's cost a lot of money for parts and repairs, it's a 20+ year old car that's going to need a lot to stay running, trust me I work on my buddys GTR a lot. Sell the Z, part it out and put it back to stock if you have to, you had your fun now it's time to put on the big boy pants and worry about your family and make sure they have a roof over their head, cut your losses and use whatever money you get from selling the Z and put it towards buying a reasonably priced family car that's got a low ownership cost (meaning good MPG, low maintenance, and cheap to insure etc...like a Camry or Accord, not an SUV that's gonna kill your wallet) that you both can drive for now. When you're done with school and got your career going then worry about the nice SUV for wifey, and the fun sports car you wan. Till then get your head out of your ass and worry about what your family needs and not what you two want, you lost the right to get what you want the moment you knocked her up.

[zenki 95]

Short and sweet 👍

[dac2828]

ksuberk54, what does your girl/wife do for a living?

[Shift_Kouki]

I'm a single dad of two boys, and this is my baby daily. 340hp.

https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10390108_10203010045705159_631434889114796980_n.jp g?oh=5a6ecbfa66bad221daa6b5cae847b26f&oe=546E9BFC

I would go with an ER34 if I had the money though.

[Shift_Kouki]

lol when you wanna drive your car you'll do anything. Great bonding for the daughter and the GT-R. Try and get her started into cars lol

+1 my boys always beg me to drive them around in my S14

[ixfxi]

That M is the worst. It was horrible when it came out, and its still horrible to me.

The IS300 is a decent car, but over priced. Clean ones are still around 10k and personally, I dont think they are worth it. Plus they dont have much room. The only decent option would be a Sportcross IS.

All things given, you just need to have disposable income for a shitty but safe sedan or wagon that will handle baby duty. ANY FUCKING car can fit this description: a car that hauls shit, is fairly safe, and fits all types of shit into it. A Volvo 240DL is a perfect example.

I dont know why you guys are reading so much into this, as if you need to look cool while being "DAD." Just get anything that works.

As for the R32, it makes sense in Japan.. just not here due to limited parts and legality issues. In Japan, its just another car.

[silviasandbeer]

Horrible as in styling or build quality?

I ask because I'm looking at getting into these cars
Either this or a q45

[PPman]

That M is the worst. It was horrible when it came out, and its still horrible to me.

The IS300 is a decent car, but over priced. Clean ones are still around 10k and personally, I dont think they are worth it. Plus they dont have much room. The only decent option would be a Sportcross IS.

All things given, you just need to have disposable income for a shitty but safe sedan or wagon that will handle baby duty. ANY FUCKING car can fit this description: a car that hauls shit, is fairly safe, and fits all types of shit into it. A Volvo 240DL is a perfect example.

I dont know why you guys are reading so much into this, as if you need to look cool while being "DAD." Just get anything that works.

As for the R32, it makes sense in Japan.. just not here due to limited parts and legality issues. In Japan, its just another car.

Yes tell him to keep the Z and get her a shitty looking baby carrier or just any cheap baby carrier and see what his baby momma says... Lol you must not be married or if you are and that's what you did to your wife... Well you get the point, to the OP get a nice older rav4 or cr-v keep her happy and you will be happier believe me.

[fyneyoungstunna]

This thread is full of stupid and future high debt husbands/dads.
I assume you are young (not over 35 ?)
If you don't want to sell the Z then dont. You are not paying anything into it and you don't owe anything for it right? Park it and use it when you need it. The soundest advice I have read in here so far is buy an old accord. Why do you need new when you are just starting out and gonna need the extra money. Buy cheap be cheap, save money.
The dumbest advice I read was to buy an exploder.....Please don't ever do that. A 4runner or jeep Cherokee is a perfect all around family vehicle. Haul, spacious, rugged-ish.

I assume you are not paying for school outright so you are gonna have student loans when you are done?
Student loans and babies make shit hard. Make sure you have money put away for future use. 2-3k for "oh shits" and another 2k for "I'm glad that's over with , I need a break for a day or two".

Jake Jabs drives a honda civic and looks like a homeless guy. But he's fucking rich....
He shops at thrift stored. Idb he has two or three kids.

[fyneyoungstunna]

Oh and stop asking advice on the internet. Don't you have family? Ask your parents and friends parents how they did it

[ksuberk54]

I took out student loans the first time I went to school. Still have 7,500 left to pay. This time, we've been paying outright. My Z is paid for. I work 40 hours a week for a few more weeks before I start helping at the schools but I'll still be able to work 30 hours a week. When the baby is born in January is when I start student teaching, basically working 5 months with no pay. We have plenty saved up though. We are buying a house and have already paid half of our closing costs, the seller is paying 3k toward it so at the most we will have to pay another 1k in a month and a half. We won't have to make a mortgage payment until December. My wife doesn't get any time off but she's salary and can work only when she absolutely needs to which helps with the baby. She also has 26 days of vacation and sick days built up she will use along with 5 weeks of disability pay. I think financially we will be okay. I will work back at Ace Hardware, the place I'm a Manager at, over the summer until I find a job as a school teacher. This is the whole situation. I appreciate all the replies even the negative ones. I think ultimately we will keep the Z and get her an SUV like a Nissan Rogue or something next fall after I get a job or we've also talked about selling the Z and getting her an SUV now and using the extra little bit to buy a 350z shell or something and build that while I drive the car she currently drives for a few years. It would be cool to build something from the ground up.

[fyneyoungstunna]

Ooh ooh. Get an xterra then when you get bored you swap engines and be supercharged! !
Lol. I don't know if you can really swap or not but everyone I talk to loves their xterra

[ixfxi]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/27/%2703-%2705_Infiniti_M45.jpg/800px-%2703-%2705_Infiniti_M45.jpg

Horrible as in styling or build quality?
I ask because I'm looking at getting into these cars
Either this or a q45

No comment about the build quality, I'm sure its fine. Its just an ugly car, from the front and from the back. Very bulbous, still looks like a concept sketch.

Newer Y50 chassis looks nicer, IMO.

[Shift_Kouki]

Horrible as in styling or build quality?

I ask because I'm looking at getting into these cars
Either this or a q45

The build quality is pretty good, it's ten years old with 165k and the thing runs strong as ever, and absolutely everything still works as it should. Gas mileage isn't that great, and they do burn oil due to engine design, but I smoke the slow cars in my town and I do it with air conditioned seats. As with any car, if you haven't owned or even driven one, you can't judge it. I've wanted one since I was 15 and I'm happy AS FUCK with it.

[Shift_Kouki]

I took out student loans the first time I went to school. Still have 7,500 left to pay. This time, we've been paying outright. My Z is paid for. I work 40 hours a week for a few more weeks before I start helping at the schools but I'll still be able to work 30 hours a week. When the baby is born in January is when I start student teaching, basically working 5 months with no pay. We have plenty saved up though. We are buying a house and have already paid half of our closing costs, the seller is paying 3k toward it so at the most we will have to pay another 1k in a month and a half. We won't have to make a mortgage payment until December. My wife doesn't get any time off but she's salary and can work only when she absolutely needs to which helps with the baby. She also has 26 days of vacation and sick days built up she will use along with 5 weeks of disability pay. I think financially we will be okay. I will work back at Ace Hardware, the place I'm a Manager at, over the summer until I find a job as a school teacher. This is the whole situation. I appreciate all the replies even the negative ones. I think ultimately we will keep the Z and get her an SUV like a Nissan Rogue or something next fall after I get a job or we've also talked about selling the Z and getting her an SUV now and using the extra little bit to buy a 350z shell or something and build that while I drive the car she currently drives for a few years. It would be cool to build something from the ground up.

Put your mind to it, stay positive, take risks, you'll be just fine. I believe in you.

[winter]

Sell your car, and get a Corolla or something. Stay in school. Take care of your family. Priorities.

[silviasandbeer]

Newer Y50 chassis looks nicer, IMO.

if only i had that kind of cash

@shiftkouki how much oil do you have to add in between changes??

[Shift_Kouki]

if only i had that kind of cash

@shiftkouki how much oil do you have to add in between changes??

Quart and a half - two quarts

[da_crew10]

lol wtf was this dude thinking asking for advice on the internet.

[Poorboy]

Keep the Z. Make the rest work. If it's this'd important to you, your wife will understand. Just keep your just safe.

[black1972chevelle]

I think you should get a Subaru wrx wagon. They are great cars and can be quick. You can also pick one up for around 5k. That way you have back seats lots of trunk space and its a win win.

I'm 23 and currently single. I have planned out already what to do when I get a baby. I have thought it all up and the car I came up with to be the best was the Subaru. You also get awd so if you live where snow is it is a good idea.

Also you could get a nova wagon. I thought about a nova with a built and turboed 350 sbc. You get even more space and can be like the Brady bunch. [emoji12]

The evo is good to. Easier and cheaper to get to high horse power. But there are cars out there that can do both. Be fast fun and hold a child. Just when your kids are in the car be safe very safe. You don't only have your life to think about anymore.

Fml. This whole post makes me want a kid lol.

[spooled240]

IS300's are pretty cheap, safe and reliable as hell. And if you are really inclined to go fast, you can always swap a GTE or do an NA-T swap later down the road.

[OBEEWON]

Keep Z and buy a cheap sedan/wagon/van/truck til you can afford the SUV you want.

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http://powersports-blog.denniskirk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Child-on-back-of-bike.jpg

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[silviasandbeer]

Keep Z and buy a cheap sedan/wagon/van/truck til you can afford the SUV you want.


http://www.modifiedplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/car-photo-1995-ford-ranger-mom-and-baby-seats-in-pickup-bed-children-safety-fail.jpg


in no way am i surprised....its like, the Florida plates make it okay