Said Goodbye to my hopes and dreams tonight... - Focaljet

**j20000** · 05-06-2008, 12:39 AM

Well since I introduced you to the new 08 Focus, I'll post a few pics of one of the saddest things I've ever had to do. It really almost brought a tear to my eye to go up and drop the 350z off at the Ford Dealership. They let me bring it back home for the week after I bought the Focus so that I could take all of the parts off of it. So it's officially gone now. I made sure I took it for one last good ride on the way there though.

Here it is...from day one till D-Day

Next to the old Focus

Putting it back to stock

Say Goodbye:

I'll miss you, most awesome car I've ever owned.

**R0B** · 05-06-2008, 12:41 AM

awww she was a good gal

**j20000** · 05-06-2008, 12:45 AM

Yeah, I was talking to my wife on the way home...I did beat the **** out of that thing..but that's what I bought it for. I've tracked it, drag raced it, back road twisty roaded it, half ass drifted it, and just plain ole beat on it...so I don't know how much longer it would have taken that abuse.

**ridindirtyzx3** · 05-06-2008, 12:55 AM

im sure its really sad to get rid of it... but now i guess its time to start moding the 08!!!!

**thefrush** · 05-06-2008, 01:16 AM

I'll never forget the late night Morro Bay ride in that car. Hope she ends up in good hands.

**1badassfoci** · 05-06-2008, 02:46 AM

Im gonna go cry now!! LOL! Awesome pics!

-Ashley

**Giveen** · 05-06-2008, 07:13 AM

I remember when you posted about buying the 350z.

**j20000** · 05-06-2008, 07:57 AM

yeah....it seems like I just bought it the other day.

Alot of fun was had in that car...that's for sure.

Frush, I'm surprised that I didn't get arrested at some point that night.

**VizualXTacyZX3** · 05-06-2008, 08:46 AM

damn justin, sorry to see this bro...that sucks man...

**slverfocus13** · 05-06-2008, 09:16 AM

sad its gotta go

W8 · 05-06-2008, 10:01 AM

It's gone! Now change your sig!

**j20000** · 05-06-2008, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by W8

It's gone! Now change your sig!

There...happy.

**Phacade** · 05-06-2008, 01:21 PM

Well hopefully it'll end up with someone who'll take good care of it.

**whitey5421** · 05-06-2008, 01:36 PM

That really sucks.

I know because I had one exactly like yours... super black...bought it brand new off the lot with 2 miles on it. I loved it.

Long story short, I lost my job last Summer and had to trade my $550 / month car payment for a cheaper one. Well, it worked out ok I guess, because I ended up with my SVT which has been a good car, but it sure is no 350Z.

**hotrodkris** · 05-06-2008, 01:52 PM

If your 'hopes and dreams' are all tied up in a car, well son, you've got some soul searching to do.

**j20000** · 05-06-2008, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrodkris

If your 'hopes and dreams' are all tied up in a car, well son, you've got some soul searching to do.

Ok, so I exagerated a little.

My hopes and dreams are to get a house...that's why my car hopes and dreams went away.

**j20000** · 05-06-2008, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whitey5421

That really sucks.

I know because I had one exactly like yours... super black...bought it brand new off the lot with 2 miles on it. I loved it.

Long story short, I lost my job last Summer and had to trade my $550 / month car payment for a cheaper one. Well, it worked out ok I guess, because I ended up with my SVT which has been a good car, but it sure is no 350Z.

Yeah, as I was driving it over to the dealership I was thinking...Man, I'm gonna miss this power. It's so brutally fast.

**2focusd** · 05-06-2008, 02:47 PM

I'm gonna miss getting to have scary ass ride-alongs in that car

-Brian

**j20000** · 05-06-2008, 02:48 PM

Me too.

Oh wait...I was driving.

**ptruong** · 05-06-2008, 02:55 PM

that was a clean Z, man.

**wordyahurdd** · 05-06-2008, 03:02 PM

i just realized, a girl i know her little bro (17) just got a 350z just like that..talk about spoiled but GL with the 08

**j20000** · 05-06-2008, 03:23 PM

That kid better be careful. Not that the car is uncontrolable or anything, but it's alot of car for a 17 year old.

**DFF** · 05-06-2008, 03:35 PM

The stockness, it burns.

The Z is a beast.

**brads03zx3** · 05-06-2008, 03:53 PM

I never got a ride in the z

Maybe some other day.

She was clean J, but you're moving on to bigger and better things. Chin up

05-06-2008, 12:55 AM	#4
ridindirtyzx3 TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lebanon, PA Posts: 889	Re: Said Goodbye to my hopes and dreams tonight... im sure its really sad to get rid of it... but now i guess its time to start moding the 08!!!! __________________ http://www.myspace.com/ruast8champ Mods: 17'' Enkei Evo 6 Rims, AEM CAI, OBX Header, Borla 2.25'' Exhaust, Steeda Short Shifter, Eibach Sportlines, Vis Invader Carbon Fiber Hood, 7'' In-Dash DVD Player, 12'' Kicker Sub, 1200W Sony Amp, Streetglow Gold-Line Underbody Kit (broken, but will soon be fixed), tint, and some other minor stuff

05-06-2008, 01:16 AM	#5
thefrush I <3 dyno queens Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 9,574	Re: Said Goodbye to my hopes and dreams tonight... I'll never forget the late night Morro Bay ride in that car. Hope she ends up in good hands. __________________ Vacuum Vulture Racing: We put the "shaft" in crankshaft. Fear usually limits us in seeing things clearly. Fear usually just gets in the way of us being happy.

05-06-2008, 02:46 AM	#6
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05-06-2008, 01:36 PM	#14
whitey5421 TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 103	Re: Said Goodbye to my hopes and dreams tonight... That really sucks. I know because I had one exactly like yours... super black...bought it brand new off the lot with 2 miles on it. I loved it. Long story short, I lost my job last Summer and had to trade my $550 / month car payment for a cheaper one. Well, it worked out ok I guess, because I ended up with my SVT which has been a good car, but it sure is no 350Z.

05-06-2008, 01:52 PM	#15
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wordyahurdd Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 93	Re: Said Goodbye to my hopes and dreams tonight... i just realized, a girl i know her little bro (17) just got a 350z just like that..talk about spoiled but GL with the 08

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05-06-2008, 03:53 PM	#24
brads03zx3 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: California Posts: 9,011	Re: Said Goodbye to my hopes and dreams tonight... I never got a ride in the z Maybe some other day. She was clean J, but you're moving on to bigger and better things. Chin up __________________ Mountain Tested----'03 zetec DuraMonster---'03 duratec ZX3 vs MNTN - 9/0 & ZX3 vs TRACK - 4/1 *JCM Racing #88* Bouncing Back---Bigger, Faster, Stronger Vacuum Vulture Racing - We put the ARG in 'CHARGED