I'll give some 1st hand experience here. I've been in Z cars since my 1971 240Z, and many since that one. I have regretted selling every one for something else and always wound up back in a Z. My current car is an NSX which I wanted since it's debut in 1991. With that said, I see my Z on a daily basis since my friend bought it. It sickens me everytime I see it, and as much as I love the NSX, I know at some point I'll wind up back in a Z.

 

I've had my 03 Z for about 3 years and it's worth $4500 more than what I owe and I haven't paid ahead on my payments at all. Like was already mentioned, all cars lose a large chunk of value at the beginning. You probably paid to much for the Z if you lost that big of a chunk...

 

Yep, common conversation everytime my Dad, Father in law, and Step Father see my Z. "I had a Caddy, a Mustang, a Cougar ...." (sports car in their opinion) They always whine about having to sell them for food, or clothes etc... for me. Lol !!!! All I say is you have money now .... Go buy one !!!!
They always go back to the stand .... it cost too much money. Lol !!!
So, it's really not that important to ya ... Huh?

I need to state that my Z is paid off and I have money in the bank making money.... Oh, and I don't have kids.....I have nephews; that was the grown up decision I made. Next ..... trip to Europe .... Please don't hate me

 

There is just something about a Z or the Z culture huh? I'm on my sixth Z. I wore out all the others. I love to drive these Z's. They never seem to quit on me.

 

I think what most people are saying here is ..... You'll lose so much it's not worth it.

Think about it. Add $9K to your Accord Purchase to get you out of the Z, or just $$'s to cover the loss. then add Add tax etc.... That's probably a 30K Accord by the time your through. You'd be in the same predicament only worse because now you'll take that first year hit all over again. The smart way to do this is to sell your Z on your own. Get a 1-2 year old Accord and save the cash for investment. Don't be so quick to pull the trigger. Analyze the data... Really Accord might get you 4-5mpg improvement. If the gas mileage is what your after and you commute a lot a Prius is a better choice really. I'd lease one for $250 a month. Then after you have cash after 6 years of savings Buy a 2014 380Z before you retire .... Oh, and a SUV.

Oh yes, with the gas prices what they are a Prius as a DD looks good to me too. However, I'll never give up my Z to save $50-75 a month in gas.

 

nothingremains - Does this mean = Nothing reamains ..... the same?

Maybe your just always in flux .... Just a thought ... kind of a odd name for the poster requesting help in this type of situation. Struck me as funny.

 

You financed so much of this car purchase that you owe $600 per month on a loan. That is crazy. The mere fact that you can qualify for a loan doesn't mean you can really afford this car. If you really want to retire at 50, you need to start making some better financial decisions, IMHO.

But hey, it's your money, so it's really none of my business...