jcfishel
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- Justin
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- 2021 Civic Type R #44709, 1993 300ZX Twin Turbo
props to all the mature and sensible feedback on this thread!
OP, I don't think I've seen anyone ask this yet but are you emotionally attached to this car in any way? I am married w/ 2 small kids but nothing short of an eviction notice could convince me to sell my other car.
My recommendation before you do anything would be to establish a timeline of just how long you can afford to tread water before the CTR becomes a liability, then stick with it. I've been in the same situation and the initial impulse was to drop non-essentials ASAP but selling a good reliable low mileage car is not always the right move. It will be important for interviews and once you get back on your feet. Is your CTR modded? Maybe you could sell off some parts to stay afloat a little while longer. Check if you're eligible for unemployment!! Ultimately you have to do what is best for your family but there are probably other things you could cut first before selling your car if finances become tight. You say you have 3 months saved up? Stick with that plan, for now. If it comes down to it, you should be able to sell it pretty quickly.
somewhat related sidenote: my father had a Mercedes sport coupe convertible when he lost his job in 1974. According to my mom he did not actually NEED to sell it at the time, but he felt so guilty driving it to the unemployment office that he got rid of it. He lived his entire life regretting that decision and today that car would be worth over $200k...
OP, I don't think I've seen anyone ask this yet but are you emotionally attached to this car in any way? I am married w/ 2 small kids but nothing short of an eviction notice could convince me to sell my other car.
My recommendation before you do anything would be to establish a timeline of just how long you can afford to tread water before the CTR becomes a liability, then stick with it. I've been in the same situation and the initial impulse was to drop non-essentials ASAP but selling a good reliable low mileage car is not always the right move. It will be important for interviews and once you get back on your feet. Is your CTR modded? Maybe you could sell off some parts to stay afloat a little while longer. Check if you're eligible for unemployment!! Ultimately you have to do what is best for your family but there are probably other things you could cut first before selling your car if finances become tight. You say you have 3 months saved up? Stick with that plan, for now. If it comes down to it, you should be able to sell it pretty quickly.
somewhat related sidenote: my father had a Mercedes sport coupe convertible when he lost his job in 1974. According to my mom he did not actually NEED to sell it at the time, but he felt so guilty driving it to the unemployment office that he got rid of it. He lived his entire life regretting that decision and today that car would be worth over $200k...
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