After debating about it for months, I finally did it...sold my baby.

It was something that needed to be done. But feel like I've just lost a member of the family. The fact I'm going to be 100% debt free in a few days is a nice feeling, however. And I'll still have plenty of cash left over to get a few nice things for myself, invest, whatever.

Sorry if not much content...just venting I guess.

 

I sent mine out to the pasture 12/2008, miss her everyday but the saddest part is knowing the clown who bought her totalled it out 02/2009... Maybe it was a sign I should have kept her. Best of luck being out of debt, I did this last Fall and never looked back.

 

That'd be a tough day for me. Years back I had a British roadster that I loved - not just because of the machine but because of all the experiences I had learning to be its mechanic, driving adventures, friends, etc. Hard times hit in the early 90's and I needed a better vehicle and more than 2 seats. As I prepared the car to sell, I kept my notebook when I did a valve job and tranny fix. But I thought I should give the Service Manual to the new owner. Geez, that's when I cried to myself about having to let go after 15 years. (I now wish I would have kept the manual because of the engine sketches and all my Svc notes since day 1 in 1977.)

So custom ordering #901 was a new adventure built on a previous one. Though it makes no economic sense for me to have a car I can only drive 6-7 mos/year, it makes total sense for me to continue the adventure of man and machine going down the road of life together.

(and no more wives to steal from me!)

 

The peace of mind being debt free is worth something. Congrats!

Having said that, the biggest mistake I ever made was selling my 71 Corvette Convertible, 454, 4spd, A/C. Still wonder what that car would be worth today.

 

I would take some heart break and be debt free. Mustang will always be around and you'll find yourself in one later in life if you so choose. Take the time to breathe a sigh of relief and enjoy your financial freedom!

 

I have sold many cars in the past and its truly is a sad time.. But in the end.. its a car.. The connection part is the memories you made in the car. That can never be sold..

 

I'm tipping some 5W50 for ya homie (well not really, that crap is EXPENSIVE as far as oil goes), but make plans to get another when its financially viable!

 

I'm sorry for your loss. But glad about the debt issue being covered!

 

+1, getting rid of debt is important--there'll always be other Mustangs! For the next one save up and have a game plan, have some $ saved up for a down payment & keep it managable. I had a Pontiac Sunbird that I drove for years & saved up for the down payment for my 05. I've had it for 5 years now& I'm saving up for the next one.

 

Debt can be a good thing....if its manageable.. It's the only way to get a very high credit rating.

 

"No officer I was not speeding; I was protecting the honor of my mustang against that camaro"

LOVE IT!!!