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PhelanZL1 · 06-08-2015, 09:18 PM

I had to trade my "Z" it was a financial decision It was mine and mine alone. There will be another one in my future. I Traded it for another Bowtie 2015 Chevy Sonic RS turbo Dragon green. This was one of the hardest decision I had to make as I'm sure most of you out there can relate to.

Angrybird 12 · 06-08-2015, 09:23 PM

Been there and done that..... Sometimes life gets in the way and you have to make some hard choices...
Good luck.

Redlineviper · 06-08-2015, 09:44 PM

It's just a car and only takes an hr to buy another one when the time is right. In the mean time you will be much happier without the financial stress. Congrats on making the choice to give yourself some financial relief.

Nor Cal ZL1 · 06-09-2015, 08:27 AM

Best of luck in your future and congrats on making the best life choice for your situation. Something great will come around in time.

Sakudog · 06-09-2015, 08:48 AM

While sending myself through UT Austin in 2001, I lost my job on a Monday, the next day my girlfriend of 3 years broke up with me over the phone and then LATER that evening my 95 Z28's LT1 spun a bunch of bearings!!!

That summer, in 100+ degree heat I drove a 84 200SX while on unemployment, dead broke, freaking out trying to find a job. Life was rough that summer, but it was oddly very very satisfying and liberating experience. I ended up landing a life changing job, swapping my Z28's motor and defining who I was and what I was capable of doing.

Overcoming adversity does more for the spirit and soul than hitting triple 7 every single time. As others have said on here, you've made the right choice and another car is obviously in your future. Next time, it will be something even better!

Good luck man!

Coupe · 06-14-2015, 02:51 AM

When I finally trade mine in for a Stringray, I know I'm going to miss the supercharger in my ZL1. Do what you need to do because it always works out, so be good to yourself.

On the plus side, my wife loves her Sonic turbo. She calls it turbohog (a play on words - "sonic the hedgehog").

angryBits · 06-14-2015, 05:11 PM

Small cars are cool!

Nor Cal ZL1 · 06-14-2015, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sakudog

While sending myself through UT Austin in 2001, I lost my job on a Monday, the next day my girlfriend of 3 years broke up with me over the phone and then LATER that evening my 95 Z28's LT1 spun a bunch of bearings!!!

That summer, in 100+ degree heat I drove a 84 200SX while on unemployment, dead broke, freaking out trying to find a job. Life was rough that summer, but it was oddly very very satisfying and liberating experience. I ended up landing a life changing job, swapping my Z28's motor and defining who I was and what I was capable of doing.

Overcoming adversity does more for the spirit and soul than hitting triple 7 every single time. As others have said on here, you've made the right choice and another car is obviously in your future. Next time, it will be something even better!

Good luck man!

That's a great story.

KaBoom1701 · 06-14-2015, 07:43 PM

Adversity is the state in which man most easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free of admirers then.
John Wooden

06-08-2015, 09:18 PM	#1
PhelanZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Land O Lakes Posts: 66	The Sad Day has come I had to trade my "Z" it was a financial decision It was mine and mine alone. There will be another one in my future. I Traded it for another Bowtie 2015 Chevy Sonic RS turbo Dragon green. This was one of the hardest decision I had to make as I'm sure most of you out there can relate to.

06-08-2015, 09:23 PM	#2
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	Been there and done that..... Sometimes life gets in the way and you have to make some hard choices... Good luck. __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

06-08-2015, 09:44 PM	#3
Redlineviper Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Orlando Posts: 936	It's just a car and only takes an hr to buy another one when the time is right. In the mean time you will be much happier without the financial stress. Congrats on making the choice to give yourself some financial relief. __________________ 2013 A6 ZL1

06-09-2015, 08:48 AM	#5
Sakudog Drives: 2019 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: The ATX Posts: 966	While sending myself through UT Austin in 2001, I lost my job on a Monday, the next day my girlfriend of 3 years broke up with me over the phone and then LATER that evening my 95 Z28's LT1 spun a bunch of bearings!!! That summer, in 100+ degree heat I drove a 84 200SX while on unemployment, dead broke, freaking out trying to find a job. Life was rough that summer, but it was oddly very very satisfying and liberating experience. I ended up landing a life changing job, swapping my Z28's motor and defining who I was and what I was capable of doing. Overcoming adversity does more for the spirit and soul than hitting triple 7 every single time. As others have said on here, you've made the right choice and another car is obviously in your future. Next time, it will be something even better! Good luck man! __________________ Ryker #29 2019 ZL1 1LE A10 2015 Z/28 #809 Last edited by Sakudog; 06-09-2015 at 03:13 PM.

06-14-2015, 02:51 AM	#6
Coupe Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 20	Changes When I finally trade mine in for a Stringray, I know I'm going to miss the supercharger in my ZL1. Do what you need to do because it always works out, so be good to yourself. On the plus side, my wife loves her Sonic turbo. She calls it turbohog (a play on words - "sonic the hedgehog"). __________________ Coupe 2014 Camaro ZL1, Red Hot, M6, Bright Aluminum Wheels.

06-09-2015, 08:27 AM	#4
Nor Cal ZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,825	Best of luck in your future and congrats on making the best life choice for your situation. Something great will come around in time.

06-14-2015, 05:11 PM	#7
angryBits Drives: ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: CA Posts: 1,093	Small cars are cool! __________________ Current: 2019 ZL1 1LE A10 Mods: MPS4s Tires \| Borla Atak \| CF Steering Wheel Previous: 2018 ZL1 1LE M6 \| 2017 Z06 Z07 M7 \| 2017 GS A8 \| 2015 ZL1 M6 \| 2013 GT500

06-14-2015, 07:43 PM	#9
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Adversity is the state in which man most easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free of admirers then. John Wooden __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.