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I've been lurking around for a while reading everything, and i'm determined that i want to get the new Z. Here is my problem, i'm a 19, turning 20 year old student. I'm basically working and going to school full time. This is not a daddy is paying thing. I paid for my current car cash and in full. Please, i really don't want to hear any "your too young to drive a sports car," or daddy is paying, or other comments that some of the younger croud frequently receives. I've been driving a sports car for 3 1/2 years now, and i've been very responsible. Anyways, back to the question at hand. I can easily afford a base Z putting 10K down, but i would really like the enthusiast basically b/c of the limited slip differential. The enthusiast is just out of my reach, that i probably could afford if I waited even longer. In your guy's opinions, should I wait a little longer and put a bigger down payment, or should I go ahead and get the base Z. I could probably get the posi rear out of the junk yard after a while.
Thanks for your opinions,
JJ
Thanks for your opinions,
JJ
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read my thread fairladyz33, rough road ahead, and wait and make sure you want to get a 350z, but if you do get the base and use the money for other things, you don't need cruise control/traction control unless your and old man, and you can buy a better lsd i'm sure
but i'm sure you'll be happy with either model
but i'm sure you'll be happy with either model
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I'm definately getting the Z. There's no ifs, ands ,or buts about that. Speed in a straight line is not an issue as i'm keeping my nitrous kit when I sell my car.
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Originally posted by JJH
I've been lurking around for a while reading everything, and i'm determined that i want to get the new Z. Here is my problem, i'm a 19, turning 20 year old student. I'm basically working and going to school full time. This is not a daddy is paying thing. I paid for my current car cash and in full. Please, i really don't want to hear any "your too young to drive a sports car," or daddy is paying, or other comments that some of the younger croud frequently receives. I've been driving a sports car for 3 1/2 years now, and i've been very responsible. Anyways, back to the question at hand. I can easily afford a base Z putting 10K down, but i would really like the enthusiast basically b/c of the limited slip differential. The enthusiast is just out of my reach, that i probably could afford if I waited even longer. In your guy's opinions, should I wait a little longer and put a bigger down payment, or should I go ahead and get the base Z. I could probably get the posi rear out of the junk yard after a while.
Thanks for your opinions,
JJ
I've been lurking around for a while reading everything, and i'm determined that i want to get the new Z. Here is my problem, i'm a 19, turning 20 year old student. I'm basically working and going to school full time. This is not a daddy is paying thing. I paid for my current car cash and in full. Please, i really don't want to hear any "your too young to drive a sports car," or daddy is paying, or other comments that some of the younger croud frequently receives. I've been driving a sports car for 3 1/2 years now, and i've been very responsible. Anyways, back to the question at hand. I can easily afford a base Z putting 10K down, but i would really like the enthusiast basically b/c of the limited slip differential. The enthusiast is just out of my reach, that i probably could afford if I waited even longer. In your guy's opinions, should I wait a little longer and put a bigger down payment, or should I go ahead and get the base Z. I could probably get the posi rear out of the junk yard after a while.
Thanks for your opinions,
JJ
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Thanks for the help, I really appreciate it. Yes i do know the difference b/w the packages. In fact, i've been following the car ever since it came out as a concept!
I'll do the search and see if I can find the thread. The only reason i'm considering the base is b/c its 2G's less, which means its that much cheaper. I never use the cruise control on my car, and the HID lights are nice, but I can live without them. I don't park it in the garage either, so I really don't need the homelink thing. Driving a Z28, i've learned to live without traction control. Its really not that necessary for me. The only reason I want the enthusiast is b/c of the LSD. I figure i can get that at a junk yard after a while, but its a big pain in the ***.
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if I didnt get the touring, I would have gotten enthusiast, the HIDs are REALLY nice, as a college student, Id imagine you drive home occasionally? the cruise control is the second big option that your not likely to add. and the LSD, thats a pretty serious mod that will toss your warrenty out the window(tho nitrous would as well...) so I would wait the time for the enthusiast.
besides you might not be able to get your hands on one yet anyway, I find enthusiasts and base to be at a premium around here, dealers ordered tourings mainly because they are so expensive(more profit) and most people want leather in a 34000$ car not brakes and rims that few even recognize. base and enthusiast just seem to be too cheap for them or something cause I havent seen one on a lot that wasnt preordered yet.
besides you might not be able to get your hands on one yet anyway, I find enthusiasts and base to be at a premium around here, dealers ordered tourings mainly because they are so expensive(more profit) and most people want leather in a 34000$ car not brakes and rims that few even recognize. base and enthusiast just seem to be too cheap for them or something cause I havent seen one on a lot that wasnt preordered yet.
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Originally posted by JJH
Thanks for the help, I really appreciate it. Yes i do know the difference b/w the packages. In fact, i've been following the car ever since it came out as a concept!
I'll do the search and see if I can find the thread. The only reason i'm considering the base is b/c its 2G's less, which means its that much cheaper. I never use the cruise control on my car, and the HID lights are nice, but I can live without them. I don't park it in the garage either, so I really don't need the homelink thing. Driving a Z28, i've learned to live without traction control. Its really not that necessary for me. The only reason I want the enthusiast is b/c of the LSD. I figure i can get that at a junk yard after a while, but its a big pain in the ***.
JJ
Thanks for the help, I really appreciate it. Yes i do know the difference b/w the packages. In fact, i've been following the car ever since it came out as a concept!
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My drive home from school is a whopping 10 minutes! LOL I live at home, and go to the local university. The way I figure is that b/w the money i get from my car, money i have saved, and any money i save from now till the time i buy, I should have enough of a down payment to easily afford the monthly payments.
Thanks for the help guys!
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