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to many other aspects of owning anything that depreciates. But the bottom line is the satisfaction you attain from doing something you enjoy. If your priorities are changing and you can't justify putting more $$ into something that doesn't interest you then change gears and find something that does. We all spend time and money on ventures that sometimes pay for themselves or give a ROI, and sometimes they don't and are purely for the experience or enjoyment of doing them or being a part of something that brings satisfaction and happiness to our lives. Speaking for myself, owning a 300ZXTT was something I went into KNOWING that the car was going to be driven, ALOT, and was going to rack up the miles, ALOT, and I was going to improve the performance of the car over time as I drove the wheels off it. I know I'll never get what I paid for it but I didn't go into it with the expectations of making an investment objective out of owning it. I wanted a sporty car that hauled ass and everyone didn't have one. But then I've always owned vehicles that were unique to some degree. When the day comes and I've lost interest in it then I'll sell it and move on to the next one and the process will start again. For instance, I also own a boat that's made for fishing in a certain environment where I live. You think a car depreciates? Buy a boat! But that's not why I bought it, I bought it so I could enjoy myself and with friends that have a similar interest, fishing, piece, serenity. I also surf, my first passion, I spend money on surfboards, all the accessories, travel, lodging, etc. I do it for enjoyment, definitely no ROI there, unless you consider the personal satisfaction of doing something you truly enjoy as your own Return On Investment. So, I guess it all comes down to semantics, why do you own THAT car? Answer that question for yourself and not because your wife, girlfriend, parents, friends, etc are looking at you from their SUV's/cellphone world thinking everything should be about keeping up with the Jones's. I think you already know the answer, you're just looking here for justification one way or the other. It's not my intent to demean you or lecture you, just decide what's important in your life, and if spending ridiculous amounts of money on a car is what turns your crank... then spend, enjoy, and dont sweat it. I can't tell you how many times I run into people when I'm in my jeep that said they used to have one and regret ever selling it. Since I've only owned the Z for 8 months now the only people I run into now just compliment me and that's fine too. Good Luck
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