Help me convince my father im making a good choice here.
09-12-2014, 07:13 AM
#41
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Wow im kinda happy I didnt reply to this thread after awhile..
How can you be such a ****ing *** hole? I dont live with my parents my dad kicked me out when I graduated high school and ive been on my own ever since. I live in my own apartment with my girlfriend and I pay my own god damn bills. Who the hell do you think you are to put me on trial?
You dont know my life style you dont know what I do for a living. Stfu and grow a pair all I was asking was a little faith that im making a good choice but whatever its my cash and I can do whatever the hell I want with it. Ill show my dad that I did make a good choice by hanging onto the car for a good long while.
Everyone here is so ready to attack one another? god damn forums honestly what good are they anymore? I know why I stay away from them.
You want real non *** hole discussion I guess you really should stay on Reddit these days. Atleast people on there arnt ****wits.
How can you be such a ****ing *** hole? I dont live with my parents my dad kicked me out when I graduated high school and ive been on my own ever since. I live in my own apartment with my girlfriend and I pay my own god damn bills. Who the hell do you think you are to put me on trial?
You dont know my life style you dont know what I do for a living. Stfu and grow a pair all I was asking was a little faith that im making a good choice but whatever its my cash and I can do whatever the hell I want with it. Ill show my dad that I did make a good choice by hanging onto the car for a good long while.
Everyone here is so ready to attack one another? god damn forums honestly what good are they anymore? I know why I stay away from them.
You want real non *** hole discussion I guess you really should stay on Reddit these days. Atleast people on there arnt ****wits.
Bah, ignore the haters. that many miles for a car in Texas doesnt seem that bad. Up here in Minnesnowta we obviously can't drive all year so the numbers are usually a little lower. As a fellow younger guy on here (24 years old, bought my Z earlier this spring when I was still 23) I can tell you that the best way to prove your Dad wrong is to get out and do it. It may take a couple years for him to realize it and admit that its a nice and reliable car, but he will come around when you start getting those miles up without any issues arising. After all, you are your own man and need to make your own decisions, no matter how big they start to become.
I wouldn't necessarily say the Z is a "money pit" but you can claim that you're going to keep it stock all you want. As soon as you lose your first little street race you're going to be wanting to upgrade everything you can. There are affordable bolt ons, but they will lead to more and more, just like everyone says. Just be smart about your upgrades and think all of them through first, don't go making any impulse buys.
(and maybe set aside about $1,200 for a new clutch + install for when that decides to go)
TL;DR: Go for it
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09-13-2014, 04:10 PM
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How? It's easy. In your very first post you stated that daddy pays your insurance. So you don't pay your own bills. More ******** from another entitled kid. Get your story straight before you get all puffer fish on us.
If it's your cash and you can do whatever you want with it then why did you come on a public forum asking opinions?
Go back to reddit then.
If it's your cash and you can do whatever you want with it then why did you come on a public forum asking opinions?
Go back to reddit then.
So next time you call me entitled for 30$ a month you must have had a hard family life because asking for 30$ a month is nothing. Hes just nice enough to do it because he is my father. But thats all he has ever paid for in my life on my own.
Bah, ignore the haters. that many miles for a car in Texas doesnt seem that bad. Up here in Minnesnowta we obviously can't drive all year so the numbers are usually a little lower. As a fellow younger guy on here (24 years old, bought my Z earlier this spring when I was still 23) I can tell you that the best way to prove your Dad wrong is to get out and do it. It may take a couple years for him to realize it and admit that its a nice and reliable car, but he will come around when you start getting those miles up without any issues arising. After all, you are your own man and need to make your own decisions, no matter how big they start to become.
I wouldn't necessarily say the Z is a "money pit" but you can claim that you're going to keep it stock all you want. As soon as you lose your first little street race you're going to be wanting to upgrade everything you can. There are affordable bolt ons, but they will lead to more and more, just like everyone says. Just be smart about your upgrades and think all of them through first, don't go making any impulse buys.
(and maybe set aside about $1,200 for a new clutch + install for when that decides to go)
TL;DR: Go for it
I wouldn't necessarily say the Z is a "money pit" but you can claim that you're going to keep it stock all you want. As soon as you lose your first little street race you're going to be wanting to upgrade everything you can. There are affordable bolt ons, but they will lead to more and more, just like everyone says. Just be smart about your upgrades and think all of them through first, don't go making any impulse buys.
(and maybe set aside about $1,200 for a new clutch + install for when that decides to go)
TL;DR: Go for it
Finally a nice guy
and that was exactly what I was looking to hear about what I should do so thank you very much sir.
09-13-2014, 05:04 PM
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09-22-2014, 09:10 AM
#49
I only read the original post and here's my 2 cents.
You're 23, do what you want if it's your money. The mechanics are full of ****. The Z is a great car as long as no one has mistreated it. 03-06 Z's did not have a ton of problems. SOME of the DE's consumed an above average amount of oil but certainly not all of them. I have an 06 RevUp DE that consumes less than 0.25 quarts of oil consistently after 3000+mile intervals. I would recommend getting a DE Z with less miles over an HR with close to 100k miles... I've driven both and it's not a big difference, at all. Not saying the HR isn't a better motor but less miles > HR.
You're 23, do what you want if it's your money. The mechanics are full of ****. The Z is a great car as long as no one has mistreated it. 03-06 Z's did not have a ton of problems. SOME of the DE's consumed an above average amount of oil but certainly not all of them. I have an 06 RevUp DE that consumes less than 0.25 quarts of oil consistently after 3000+mile intervals. I would recommend getting a DE Z with less miles over an HR with close to 100k miles... I've driven both and it's not a big difference, at all. Not saying the HR isn't a better motor but less miles > HR.
09-22-2014, 09:20 AM
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I only read the original post and here's my 2 cents.
You're 23, do what you want if it's your money. The mechanics are full of ****. The Z is a great car as long as no one has mistreated it. 03-06 Z's did not have a ton of problems. SOME of the DE's consumed an above average amount of oil but certainly not all of them. I have an 06 RevUp DE that consumes less than 0.25 quarts of oil consistently after 3000+mile intervals. I would recommend getting a DE Z with less miles over an HR with close to 100k miles... I've driven both and it's not a big difference, at all. Not saying the HR isn't a better motor but less miles > HR.
You're 23, do what you want if it's your money. The mechanics are full of ****. The Z is a great car as long as no one has mistreated it. 03-06 Z's did not have a ton of problems. SOME of the DE's consumed an above average amount of oil but certainly not all of them. I have an 06 RevUp DE that consumes less than 0.25 quarts of oil consistently after 3000+mile intervals. I would recommend getting a DE Z with less miles over an HR with close to 100k miles... I've driven both and it's not a big difference, at all. Not saying the HR isn't a better motor but less miles > HR.
09-22-2014, 01:28 PM
#51
I hear ya. I have read numerous posts about oil consuming RevUps but you know how it goes. The people without problems generally don't post. I, admittedly, rolled the dice on my RevUp. I knew about the oil consumption issue but couldn't pass up a very well maintained, garage kept, low miles, touring, 6spd, in my area. I have checked it 5 times now (3000 mile intervals) and the most it ever consumed was 0.25 quarts. Using castrol synthetic and I drive it hard pretty regularly. Sorry for off topic but felt compelled to defend my RevUp, lol
09-22-2014, 01:35 PM
#52
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I hear ya. I have read numerous posts about oil consuming RevUps but you know how it goes. The people without problems generally don't post. I, admittedly, rolled the dice on my RevUp. I knew about the oil consumption issue but couldn't pass up a very well maintained, garage kept, low miles, touring, 6spd, in my area. I have checked it 5 times now (3000 mile intervals) and the most it ever consumed was 0.25 quarts. Using castrol synthetic and I drive it hard pretty regularly. Sorry for off topic but felt compelled to defend my RevUp, lol
I check the oil in all my vehicles once every week, and only one burns oil. Regardless of a heavy/light burner, keep it topped up.
09-22-2014, 01:46 PM
#53
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I've had 2 06 Revups... my first one consumed enough oil that the dealer replaced engine even though I was 3rd owner and it was out of warranty. The 350z that i have now is also a revup, but it doesn't consume oil at all (thank god) ... it's hit or miss with them I guess.
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