It was a '99 sport. 4" lift, winch, front supports....I had some awesome times driving around the mountains down here. In the end it was just getting to expensive to maintain. I plan on getting another one once the economy changes...but right now I am in financial survival mode.
As far as where the bonus went....how would it have been spent if there was no situation? I think you would have put it on debt...so that is what is right for you (it is were I would have put it). We have discussed how you can pay for college and it wasn't really like you needed the bonus for that either.
Realize that we should all hate debt....it is worse than fighting and everything else. Once it is gone and you can start saving....there is no longer a reason for it other than a mortgage.
Just side thought though...Did you tell your wife that you paid down the debt with it? How did she react if so? I am curious.
