Well guys,

Due to my Wife's continuing education, we sadly sold the SRT-6 yesterday. It was tough to let her go.

However, I think we made the right decision for our current situation and should have no trouble getting back into one in approximately 2.5yrs. Hopefully there are still a few low mileage ones available at that time, and reasonably priced.

With the cost of living increasing, high fuel costs, and the current market situation - I didn't want to get stuck with the car should something happen to my job while my Wife was in school (and unable to work).

The car went to a good home, along side a BMW-5 Series and a Porsche 911 'Whale Tail', amongst others. The new Owner is from Houston and I have referred him to this forum and told him about LET and the several Houston members.

I will still be around the forum as I have every intention of getting another one as soon as the Wife is a Physician Assistant and working. My co-worker also has one, and he uses the forum through me...so I'll be around.

Thanks for all of the help along the way and hopefully I was able to help a few folks as well.

Somewhat signing off (temporarily),

SQ

 

You gotta do whats right for your situation at the current time.

Im sure there will be another srt6 around when your ready to get back into one.

Well see you around bud, dont be a stranger here.

 

SQ, sorry to hear about this, but you probably made the right decision in the long term. I wish you and your wife well.

I'm glad you're sticking around, and I'm sure you will get yourself another one in due time.

FP

 

ShawQ, Sorry for your loss. We know you will miss your baby. 2 or 3 years isnt that long and the benefits you are sacrificing for now will be paid back later. Good luck and stay around and visit.

MikeR

 

Some how i know you will be back.....take care, family first

 

Glad to hear that you and your wife have your priorities in order, and also that the SRT6 found a good home with friends to play with. Your enthusiasm and your knowledge were infectious on this site and will be missed while you're gone. But you'll be back -- you obviously recognize value when you see it, so you'll make the rational decision and rejoin us as soon as you can. Good luck, and please stick around....

 

I hate to hear that, Shawn. Hope to see you again. Good luck on your "Crossfire Rebirthing."

 

Hey man, glad to see you made the right choice! Congrats on the purchase.

SQ

 

Take Care.......Hope you get a SRT in the future.

 

I'm really sorry to here you had to let it go, but at least you didn't have big $$ in mod's to loose on it. Did you get a good price for it? I think I would have to dump the big o'l Dodge diesel instead, but a guy's got to what he thinks is right.

 

Sorry to see you go and looking forward to your return. Thanks again for all of the help. ILLCYA

 

I hear ya...if I had put mods on it I would've been in a deeper hole.


I got a reasonable price considering the market on it. I really didn't lose to much considering I got a good bit of use out of it. I had to eat the negative equity that I rolled into it, but had I not done that I would've come out even.

The truck is a lot more utilitarian with room for more than 1 person and excess gear. I have been considering selling it also though, and just driving the mustang while my wife drives the ford focus. The SRT was a 'toy' where as the truck is a daily driver. I couldn't make myself send the SRT to college with her and get beat up in an apartment complex parking lot. I couldn't justify it sitting in the garage here while she was at school...so I had to say goodbye for now.

Hopefully it wont be long

SQ

 

Good luck Shawn - (Well, actually good luck to your Wife)

In the long run - the sacrifices you two make for her education will be payed back many times over. It's just that time in between that's rough..

 

Thanks, we'll figure it out no prob. Just have to downsize a bit to make it less stressful.

It will be worth it - and the way it is going, I'll be able to grab an SRT for little more than a song in 2.5yrs.

Now hurry up and pave the road to the 11sec. 1/4mile!

SQ

 

The way sales are going ,you should be able to get a "New Srt" off a lot in 2 and a half years time

 

Shawn
2 great things happened , you and your wife made a great decision that will pay off much better rewards than a car and 2nd - you've owned 1.

You can never miss something that you have never had!
So - I quess we'll all see ya around later

 

Shawn,
Mollie and I will miss seeing you and Tif, we hope in a few years you will be back. We think you did the right thing education is everything in todays world, we both gave up a lot for a long time, but today we are retired and enjoying ourselves. A little older, but a lot wiser.
Hope to see you both around again,
Derf/Fred

 

Shawn,

Thanks for everything you have contributed to the forum. Thanks for helping me with Bonham, too. I appreciate everything.

Good luck!

-Alex

 

Sorry to hear you had to let it go.

I'm actually considering a similar move, to help make an MBA more affordable. Any suggestions on how to get the most out of her if I end up selling?

2005 Aero Blue Coupe, 56174
~6k miles

 

Easiest way to get $25,000 for a Crossfire is to put $30,000 in the trunk.