Probably picking up a 350z today.
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Had to work so I couldn't keep up with this thread, got called in on an emergency. FYI you guys, I'm 21 I do maintenance at an oil refinery. This year I'm going to make between 60-70 before taxes, my vacation pay is going to be about 1000-1200 every 6 months(un taxed because it's taxed before it gets paid into), The car isn't going to kill me like you guys think. Starting after next week till end of November I'll be clearing 2k+ a week for 6 weeks because of the insane amount of OT I'll be working. After a year or two I'm going to try and refinance it. The reason I'm buying the car is to build up credit, I've just recently got a credit card too.
To the guy who told me to check used, I have and they want the same or MORE for a car of equal or 1 step up in trim. Oh and I can still afford to move out and pay for this car, it's a non issue for me. I choose to live here simply cause it saves money I don't mooch off them, I pay for my own food and I pay them "rent" that pays for my share of the electric bill and water bill and then some.
To the guy who told me to check used, I have and they want the same or MORE for a car of equal or 1 step up in trim. Oh and I can still afford to move out and pay for this car, it's a non issue for me. I choose to live here simply cause it saves money I don't mooch off them, I pay for my own food and I pay them "rent" that pays for my share of the electric bill and water bill and then some.
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Originally Posted by 98MODMTR
Get out on your own and THEN buy the car.
I am not too sure about chics these days and how they feel about going back to moms and dads to get the deep dizicken.
I am not too sure about chics these days and how they feel about going back to moms and dads to get the deep dizicken.
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Originally Posted by nothix
I'm 21 and still live at home, sometimes u just gotta do what it takes. I had to make a choice, new vehicle, or move out.
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Had to work so I couldn't keep up with this thread, got called in on an emergency. FYI you guys, I'm 21 I do maintenance at an oil refinery. This year I'm going to make between 60-70 before taxes, my vacation pay is going to be about 1000-1200 every 6 months(un taxed because it's taxed before it gets paid into), The car isn't going to kill me like you guys think. Starting after next week till end of November I'll be clearing 2k+ a week for 6 weeks because of the insane amount of OT I'll be working. After a year or two I'm going to try and refinance it. The reason I'm buying the car is to build up credit, I've just recently got a credit card too.
To the guy who told me to check used, I have and they want the same or MORE for a car of equal or 1 step up in trim. Oh and I can still afford to move out and pay for this car, it's a non issue for me. I choose to live here simply cause it saves money I don't mooch off them, I pay for my own food and I pay them "rent" that pays for my share of the electric bill and water bill and then some.
To the guy who told me to check used, I have and they want the same or MORE for a car of equal or 1 step up in trim. Oh and I can still afford to move out and pay for this car, it's a non issue for me. I choose to live here simply cause it saves money I don't mooch off them, I pay for my own food and I pay them "rent" that pays for my share of the electric bill and water bill and then some.
But, what we are trying to point out is, why would you pay high interest rate
and end up paying more when your payments are finally done. If you can
build your cash so fast like you mentioned, just save up some little and put some down on down payment. If you are worrying about you might not able to get Z at $26000, don't worry, you will be able to get the Z the price you wanted and lower your monthly payment. However, if you want the Z like there is no tomorrw, get the Z now!!
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Originally Posted by BRONZEE
One comment, are you financing via Nissan or via a bank?? Bank rates should be at a more attractive rate.
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Originally Posted by bfdd
Had to work so I couldn't keep up with this thread, got called in on an emergency. FYI you guys, I'm 21 I do maintenance at an oil refinery. This year I'm going to make between 60-70 before taxes, my vacation pay is going to be about 1000-1200 every 6 months(un taxed because it's taxed before it gets paid into), The car isn't going to kill me like you guys think. Starting after next week till end of November I'll be clearing 2k+ a week for 6 weeks because of the insane amount of OT I'll be working. After a year or two I'm going to try and refinance it. The reason I'm buying the car is to build up credit, I've just recently got a credit card too.
To the guy who told me to check used, I have and they want the same or MORE for a car of equal or 1 step up in trim. Oh and I can still afford to move out and pay for this car, it's a non issue for me. I choose to live here simply cause it saves money I don't mooch off them, I pay for my own food and I pay them "rent" that pays for my share of the electric bill and water bill and then some.
To the guy who told me to check used, I have and they want the same or MORE for a car of equal or 1 step up in trim. Oh and I can still afford to move out and pay for this car, it's a non issue for me. I choose to live here simply cause it saves money I don't mooch off them, I pay for my own food and I pay them "rent" that pays for my share of the electric bill and water bill and then some.
think further down the road, not just for the moment
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Originally Posted by JDM RICE
if you're making that much, then you should have no problem saving for a couple of months and putting a good down payment.
think further down the road, not just for the moment
think further down the road, not just for the moment
You might as well wait for the '07. Save up a down payment. Aside from having crazy payments and an insane amount of money paid to the lender for a higher rate, you will most likely have buyers remorse for not waiting to at least se what the new VQ35HR engine does. According to the presentation nissan put on, it's supposed to be a full second faster 0-60. And if it's all bs, you could still find an '06 for a killer deal. Trust me, I've been in a position to buy for about 3 months and I've dealt with the second guessing the whole time... launching head first into a financial descision is always a bad idea. I learned that when I bought my first house. Live and learn...
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Originally Posted by bfdd
Anyways yesterday I went to the dealership and they had a White 350z baseline listed at like 29,500 or something like that it had the side airbags aero, all the stupid cargo stuff, floor mats and trunk mats, I got them down to 26,750. I'm just curious if you guys think it's a good price. I almost signed the papers last night, but I wanted to sleep on it. I'm 21, my first NEW car, I have no credit and I'm putting 0 down so I got like 8.99% I believe, The cost isn't that big of a deal though, I make good money 2 weeks of work I pay for the car + insurance + gas for the entire month. Anyways, should I get it?
deal down to invoice! $25,800
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Originally Posted by Deftones
Actually, you can get it for even less than that right now...
I've been shopping Z's for a few months and decided to wait for the 07 since it's getting more hp. Anyways, I'm looking at MT Enthusiast Coupes and keep getting offers from dealers in my inbox all the time. 2 are worth mentioning...
06 MT CS Enthusiast Coupe for 27,205 +tax and license
06 MT Interlagos Enthusiast Coupe for 27,005 +tax and license
Then, about a week ago, I got a follow up email from dude with the Silver Z and it said there was a new rebate from Nissan, blah blah blah... since his offers already had some incentives factored in, I sent back... so how much cheaper than your last offer would that Silver Z be now?
He said 26,005 +tax and license...
It sounded like a hell of a deal, but I'm set on Black and the new engine with the dual intakes... even if it is a few thousand more.
Something to consider also... Base models don't have LSD... meaning if you punch it, it's going to lay down one strip of rubber instead of two. Aftermarket LSD's run approx 2g's... so it would be worth it to go factory instead of adding later. (Just something to consider)
I've been shopping Z's for a few months and decided to wait for the 07 since it's getting more hp. Anyways, I'm looking at MT Enthusiast Coupes and keep getting offers from dealers in my inbox all the time. 2 are worth mentioning...
06 MT CS Enthusiast Coupe for 27,205 +tax and license
06 MT Interlagos Enthusiast Coupe for 27,005 +tax and license
Then, about a week ago, I got a follow up email from dude with the Silver Z and it said there was a new rebate from Nissan, blah blah blah... since his offers already had some incentives factored in, I sent back... so how much cheaper than your last offer would that Silver Z be now?
He said 26,005 +tax and license...
It sounded like a hell of a deal, but I'm set on Black and the new engine with the dual intakes... even if it is a few thousand more.
Something to consider also... Base models don't have LSD... meaning if you punch it, it's going to lay down one strip of rubber instead of two. Aftermarket LSD's run approx 2g's... so it would be worth it to go factory instead of adding later. (Just something to consider)
no way really?
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Originally Posted by EricTX
26,005 for an enthusiast? no way really?
no way really?
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LOL sooooo cheap..... !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!
26 k for a z???? is like $35,000 australian dollars... not even... 3rd hand Z's dont even sell for that FFS !!!!
All u americans need to get better cars... i paid $56,000 AMERICAN for my Z!!!! i can buy 2 z's for that in america can i??
soz.. *sigh*
26 k for a z???? is like $35,000 australian dollars... not even... 3rd hand Z's dont even sell for that FFS !!!!
All u americans need to get better cars... i paid $56,000 AMERICAN for my Z!!!! i can buy 2 z's for that in america can i??
soz.. *sigh*
i noticed you lived in Torrance, if you can manage to get over to Duarte near Pasadena, you can hit up the Performance Nissan of Duarte and get there bottom line prices. i think baseline 06' Z goes for 27.5k? some where around there. so you could should try and hit them up.
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If your making your claimed 60-70K, I don't understand why you A) can't come up with a down payment. B) Buy a house, to hell with waiting for a friend to rent somwhere. C) Buy a Gen II Viper or something.
I mean really, if your only payment is a car/ins/fuel cost. Bringing home 3-4K/month is clearly enough to buy just about whatever you want.....
I mean really, if your only payment is a car/ins/fuel cost. Bringing home 3-4K/month is clearly enough to buy just about whatever you want.....
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You sound like you got everything in order man and just want us to tell you what you want to hear...which is......buy the damn thing!!!!
Arguments are good all around: saving money, moving out, down payment, blah blah blah, get the Z now. Holding off on buying a new Z is almost like holding off to buy a new computer with a little bit better technology and power.
If you can get a great deal jump on it now, build credit, save money, refinance, move out nuff said!!!
Arguments are good all around: saving money, moving out, down payment, blah blah blah, get the Z now. Holding off on buying a new Z is almost like holding off to buy a new computer with a little bit better technology and power.
If you can get a great deal jump on it now, build credit, save money, refinance, move out nuff said!!!