senior skip day!!!
Originally Posted by iceagetlc
This car can be bought for under $18000 now. You don't say anything like that to kids with TCs, or celicas which actually cost more.
The Z's prestige era has ended. Let the kid be.
The Z's prestige era has ended. Let the kid be.
Show me a celica that costs $18k+
Originally Posted by Hraesvelg
There was a saying in college that I think applies here: "No matter how cool you think you are in High School, no one here really cares."
Once you get into college, nobody cares who you are.
Originally Posted by Hraesvelg
My mom wrote me a Dr's excuse for senior skip day. It was the second and last time I skipped a day in high school. 
My parents gave me horrible looks when I asked them to call in for me
Originally Posted by 350z_racer05
Are we forgeting about the 40K nismo Z? Porsches and BMWs cost more too, and the Z is better than some models, so whats your point?
2. I'm talking about cars you see kids driving, ie celica and TC
3. Being better has nothing to do with costs
And the celica cost $22,000 new.
350z http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...00&cardist=273
Celica http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...00&cardist=153
Last edited by iceagetlc; Mar 15, 2008 at 07:03 PM.
Originally Posted by iceagetlc
1. I didn't mention Nismo.
2. I'm talking about cars you see kids driving, ie celica and TC
3. Being better has nothing to do with costs
And the celica cost $22,000 new.
350z http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...00&cardist=273
Celica http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...00&cardist=153
2. I'm talking about cars you see kids driving, ie celica and TC
3. Being better has nothing to do with costs
And the celica cost $22,000 new.
350z http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...00&cardist=273
Celica http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...00&cardist=153
Don't you have some shoes to sell?
Originally Posted by Hraesvelg
Don't you have some shoes to sell?
Just remember next time you see a kid in a Z that his interest rate is probably double-digits. Like my friend and his G. He signed cuz he wanted the car. He didn't realize that $36,000 over the course of 6 years for a high mileage 04 G35 is raw **** rape.
Last edited by iceagetlc; Mar 15, 2008 at 07:25 PM.
Originally Posted by iceagetlc
My second job is a part-time antagonizer! My whole point this topic is that the Z is now like an NSX. You save enough pennies, and anyone can get a loan for one. Cars are seldom bought out-right anyways, so why suspect a kid of doing that?
Just remember next time you see a kid in a Z. His interest rate is probably double-digits.
Just remember next time you see a kid in a Z. His interest rate is probably double-digits.
2003 Base Z with salvage title on 130,000 miles financed for 72 months at 15% interest FTW!
Originally Posted by Hraesvelg
2003 Base Z with salvage title on 130,000 miles financed for 72 months at 15% interest FTW!
Originally Posted by iceagetlc
1. I didn't mention Nismo.
2. I'm talking about cars you see kids driving, ie celica and TC
3. Being better has nothing to do with costs
And the celica cost $22,000 new.
350z http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...00&cardist=273
Celica http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...00&cardist=153
2. I'm talking about cars you see kids driving, ie celica and TC
3. Being better has nothing to do with costs
And the celica cost $22,000 new.
350z http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...00&cardist=273
Celica http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...00&cardist=153
Kids drive Celicas because:
1) They look fast
2) They're cheap to buy used, around $7-12k (You can't buy them new anymore, and I doubt any 16-18 year old bought their 2005 celica brand new...)
3) Parents are more willing to cosign for a car that has a 4-cylinder engine making 180hp.
Originally Posted by Silverstone-Z
Why are you saying the Celica costs $22k new when you're comparing it to a used Z that is $18k...
Kids drive Celicas because:
1) They look fast
2) They're cheap to buy used, around $7-12k (You can't buy them new anymore, and I doubt any 16-18 year old bought their 2005 celica brand new...)
3) Parents are more willing to cosign for a car that has a 4-cylinder engine making 180hp.
Kids drive Celicas because:
1) They look fast
2) They're cheap to buy used, around $7-12k (You can't buy them new anymore, and I doubt any 16-18 year old bought their 2005 celica brand new...)
3) Parents are more willing to cosign for a car that has a 4-cylinder engine making 180hp.
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Originally Posted by iceagetlc
1. I didn't mention Nismo.
2. I'm talking about cars you see kids driving, ie celica and TC
3. Being better has nothing to do with costs
And the celica cost $22,000 new.
350z http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...00&cardist=273
Celica http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...00&cardist=153
2. I'm talking about cars you see kids driving, ie celica and TC
3. Being better has nothing to do with costs
And the celica cost $22,000 new.
350z http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...00&cardist=273
Celica http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...00&cardist=153
Man, you picked two extremes. Both prices are way off.
The Celica is about $6K too high. But it is on a used car lot, so the dealer knows he will not get price. That is a negotiation starting point.
The Z is a private party. He is asking about $4K too low. Who knows why. He could need cash fast, might have lost a job, or just be jerking around.
Either way, I'd buy neither.
I agree with everyone else here, all things being equal, the Z (depending on the model) should be at least $6K more than a Celica of the same year.
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Hey sorry to hear that, nothing pisses me off more than seeing some kind of dent or scratch on my car.... Let alone getting hit. I'm suprised you didnt beat the kid senseless.
I had an RSX in high school and used to park it in horizontal spots and always tried to get on an endspot where I could leave myself plenty of room and somehow it still got dinged... spit on once for no apparent reason too
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My 17 year old brother receintly crashed my RSX front panel into a gas station barrier. Got it fixed and painted and the car looks fine. Make sure you check for any noises after you get the car fixed though and go through everything throughouly. Even the slightest bang could throw something off.
Hope everything works out for you.
I had an RSX in high school and used to park it in horizontal spots and always tried to get on an endspot where I could leave myself plenty of room and somehow it still got dinged... spit on once for no apparent reason too
. My 17 year old brother receintly crashed my RSX front panel into a gas station barrier. Got it fixed and painted and the car looks fine. Make sure you check for any noises after you get the car fixed though and go through everything throughouly. Even the slightest bang could throw something off.
Hope everything works out for you.
Originally Posted by marhot
Man, you picked two extremes. Both prices are way off.
The Celica is about $6K too high. But it is on a used car lot, so the dealer knows he will not get price. That is a negotiation starting point.
The Z is a private party. He is asking about $4K too low. Who knows why. He could need cash fast, might have lost a job, or just be jerking around.
Either way, I'd buy neither.
I agree with everyone else here, all things being equal, the Z (depending on the model) should be at least $6K more than a Celica of the same year.
The Celica is about $6K too high. But it is on a used car lot, so the dealer knows he will not get price. That is a negotiation starting point.
The Z is a private party. He is asking about $4K too low. Who knows why. He could need cash fast, might have lost a job, or just be jerking around.
Either way, I'd buy neither.
I agree with everyone else here, all things being equal, the Z (depending on the model) should be at least $6K more than a Celica of the same year.