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JUSTIFIED · 01-16-2020, 07:07 AM

I traded my heavily modified Z for a great all arounder (GX 460). 1 week later I bought it back for exactly what they gave me as trade. When I arrived at the dealership to negotiate buying back, they informed me that it was on a trailer headed to an auction. They had the trailer bring it back. Big thanks to Park Place Lexus in Grapevine. For anyone who is a local and ever looking to buy a Lexus, I highly recommend them.

Glad to have her back. My wife told me I'd miss it. She was right. Lol. Initially, I felt I couldn't justify having the new vehicle and the Z as a weekend toy. However, some items have significant intangible value and are truly special. I put the Z in that category.

I've traded a few cars and have never missed them like I missed the Z. I knew I'd made a mistake. I knew I could always buy another, but doubt I would've ever modified again (and a modded LS7 is absolutely glorious). I also have some special memories of it and my wife, kids, grandkids, etc. (that all came flooding home once sold...funny how that works) and I wanted it back.

Thanks to local Z/28 buddies, Monster Z/28 and Flow Tie, for their support. It was def a first world problem and obviously it's just a car, but they understood and were super supportive and helpful throughout the process.

j o n · 01-16-2020, 07:18 AM

Generosity on their end was very high. They lost out on time / money for sure. Lucky guy you are. They just void out the paper work too? Or did you have to register it and you're now the '2nd owner'? No taxes paid?

Enjoy it!

ronchev · 01-16-2020, 07:23 AM

How Cool!
I couldn't believe you traded it in but this is super cool you couldn't live without the Z

I guess things happen for a reason and it shows in your case and apparently was meant to be...

Welcome back

Mark_Z28 · 01-16-2020, 07:31 AM

Glad you got it back John!

JUSTIFIED · 01-16-2020, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by j o n

Generosity on their end was very high. They lost out on time / money for sure. Lucky guy you are. They just void out the paper work too? Or did you have to register it and you're now the '2nd owner'? No taxes paid?

Enjoy it!

Yes, they were very generous. I had to re-register and pay taxes, but the trade offset taxes on the new vehicle so that was a wash. The worst part was going up there on Sunday (bought back on Monday) and seeing my beloved Z sitting on the back lot covered in an s-load of dirt and muck (had been raining for a few days). Luckily, the ceramic coating held up nicely and she looked good as new once detailed.

Also, if anyone else ever goes through this process and you find you car on the lot with a big white sticker with a number and a combo of numbers and last 4 of your vin scrawled on the windshield (in that white shoe polish like stuff...), you'd better move fast, because that's a sign that it's headed to auction. Lol.

JUSTIFIED · 01-16-2020, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark_Z28

Glad you got it back John!

Thanks, Mark!

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Originally Posted by ronchev

How Cool!
I couldn't believe you traded it in but this is super cool you couldn't live without the Z

I guess things happen for a reason and it shows in your case and apparently was meant to be...

Welcome back

Thanks. Yes... it was meant to be!

Biergut · 01-16-2020, 07:52 AM

Awesome story! I'll have to remember this when in a few years there is the proverbial itch for a change. Note to self; "Keep the Z/28!"

Jeff71 · 01-16-2020, 08:40 AM

Cool story and glad it worked out for you!

BMR Sales · 01-16-2020, 09:04 AM

now that is a story with a happy ending!

hammdo · 01-16-2020, 09:20 AM

Yikes... I'd miss mine too. Glad you got it back!

-Don

macalot · 01-16-2020, 10:09 AM

I was in major disbelief when you posted that you traded it in considering all your posts concerning your Z/28. My gut feeling was right!
Congrats on fixing a life changing event.

Mark_Z28 · 01-16-2020, 10:24 AM

Why the GX and what did you think of it? Too much like a rental?

You guys know how many times I've contemplated trading in mine. As annoying and atrocious riding as it is to drive on regular roads, when the roads clear up and you can unleash it, its just such a raw & visceral experience. And another Z isn't the same Z.

X77-69z28 · 01-16-2020, 10:48 AM

Great news. I hate to see my friends get rid of their Z’s. You are a lucky guy to have it sitting in your garage again. Congrats!

JUSTIFIED · 01-16-2020, 07:17 PM

Thanks, all! Truly glad to still be part of the best family on the net!

01-16-2020, 07:07 AM	#1
JUSTIFIED Drives: 2015 black Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 1,077	Traded Z and bought back I traded my heavily modified Z for a great all arounder (GX 460). 1 week later I bought it back for exactly what they gave me as trade. When I arrived at the dealership to negotiate buying back, they informed me that it was on a trailer headed to an auction. They had the trailer bring it back. Big thanks to Park Place Lexus in Grapevine. For anyone who is a local and ever looking to buy a Lexus, I highly recommend them. Glad to have her back. My wife told me I'd miss it. She was right. Lol. Initially, I felt I couldn't justify having the new vehicle and the Z as a weekend toy. However, some items have significant intangible value and are truly special. I put the Z in that category. I've traded a few cars and have never missed them like I missed the Z. I knew I'd made a mistake. I knew I could always buy another, but doubt I would've ever modified again (and a modded LS7 is absolutely glorious). I also have some special memories of it and my wife, kids, grandkids, etc. (that all came flooding home once sold...funny how that works) and I wanted it back. Thanks to local Z/28 buddies, Monster Z/28 and Flow Tie, for their support. It was def a first world problem and obviously it's just a car, but they understood and were super supportive and helpful throughout the process. __________________

01-16-2020, 07:18 AM	#2
j o n Drives: 2015 Z/28 #0058 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 814	Generosity on their end was very high. They lost out on time / money for sure. Lucky guy you are. They just void out the paper work too? Or did you have to register it and you're now the '2nd owner'? No taxes paid? Enjoy it! __________________ Current: - '15 Z/28 #0058 \| White \| A/C \| Speakers \| Michelin PS4S 305/30/19's - '22 Ridgeline RTL \| White \| Ebony, '22 CR-V EX-L Hybrid \| White \| Ebony Sold: - '15 Z/28 #0048 \| White \| A/C \| Speakers \| Michelin PS4S 305/30/19's https://www.instagram.com/__jon__athan__/

01-16-2020, 09:20 AM	#10
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,690 View My Garage	Yikes... I'd miss mine too. Glad you got it back! -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

01-16-2020, 10:09 AM	#11
macalot Drives: 1969 Z/28 + 2015 Z/28 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Area, Pa Posts: 534	I was in major disbelief when you posted that you traded it in considering all your posts concerning your Z/28. My gut feeling was right! Congrats on fixing a life changing event. __________________ You know you are having fun when you are getting 3.4 mpg !!

01-16-2020, 10:48 AM	#13
X77-69z28 Drives: 69 Z/28, 70 Z28, 99SS, 15 Z/28 2018 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 403	Great news. I hate to see my friends get rid of their Z’s. You are a lucky guy to have it sitting in your garage again. Congrats! __________________ Buddy 69 Z/28 burnished brown, m-21 owned since 1978 70Z/28 forest green M40 CE block PROJECT 99 SS hugger orange 6spd no t-tops 1 of 54 15 Z/28 white AC, radio

01-16-2020, 07:23 AM	#3
ronchev Drives: 14' Red Z/28 #336 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Northen Indiana Posts: 367	How Cool! I couldn't believe you traded it in but this is super cool you couldn't live without the Z I guess things happen for a reason and it shows in your case and apparently was meant to be... Welcome back

01-16-2020, 07:31 AM	#4
Mark_Z28 Drives: Black 2015 Z28 #457 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 214	Glad you got it back John!

01-16-2020, 07:52 AM	#7
Biergut Drives: '15 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NJ Posts: 412	Awesome story! I'll have to remember this when in a few years there is the proverbial itch for a change. Note to self; "Keep the Z/28!"

01-16-2020, 08:40 AM	#8
Jeff71 Drives: 2015 Z/28 #1251 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: AR Posts: 72	Cool story and glad it worked out for you!

01-16-2020, 09:04 AM	#9
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	now that is a story with a happy ending!

01-16-2020, 10:24 AM	#12
Mark_Z28 Drives: Black 2015 Z28 #457 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 214	Why the GX and what did you think of it? Too much like a rental? You guys know how many times I've contemplated trading in mine. As annoying and atrocious riding as it is to drive on regular roads, when the roads clear up and you can unleash it, its just such a raw & visceral experience. And another Z isn't the same Z.

01-16-2020, 07:17 PM	#14
JUSTIFIED Drives: 2015 black Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 1,077	Thanks, all! Truly glad to still be part of the best family on the net! __________________