My 350z imperfections...
03-18-2008, 07:13 PM
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Most just needs paint, but is that rust spot the door/fender? I can't tell. That needs to get bumped out, then some body filler, primer, and paint.
And don't use a place that actually uses bondo. If you see that old mustang on something, bring it elsewhere, that stuff is awful.
And don't use a place that actually uses bondo. If you see that old mustang on something, bring it elsewhere, that stuff is awful.
03-18-2008, 07:43 PM
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alright thanks guys.... i'm gonna take it to a body shop and yeah its a little rust 
Mad Mods in orlando is supposed to do great work, I got a recommendation from performance factory... so hope all goes well...
Mad Mods in orlando is supposed to do great work, I got a recommendation from performance factory... so hope all goes well...
03-18-2008, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by crg914
Anyone who thinks a vehicle is an investment has a serious reality check in store. A car is a depreciating asset. Hardly an investment.
Even if you took it to a body shop and got it fixed perfectly, it's bound to happen again eventually. if you drive it on the road with other cars, it will get nicks, and chips. There's no way around it. It's just a car. Get over it.
Even if you took it to a body shop and got it fixed perfectly, it's bound to happen again eventually. if you drive it on the road with other cars, it will get nicks, and chips. There's no way around it. It's just a car. Get over it.
not if you buy the right car. and never drive it and sell it 50 years later. or look at some of the last year supras they sell for what they cost in 1998. granted inflation and such but still.
03-18-2008, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by DozJr7
that is a very good question... a damn power truck was infront of me and a huge roll of cable jumped out of his truck because he hit a pothole and hit me, then I was sliding sideways going 60 mph and theres the damage...
. also, don't stop till you get the power truck to pull over and exchange info.
if it bothers you that much then think of it as an opportunity to get a nice body kit. I for one am THANKFUL that all my scratches and nicks are on my front and rear bumper which can be replaced to make an improvement. the doors and fenders if damaged usually is repaired back to stock so much more depressing.
03-18-2008, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by liven Z life
not if you buy the right car. and never drive it and sell it 50 years later. or look at some of the last year supras they sell for what they cost in 1998. granted inflation and such but still.
03-19-2008, 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by ladyzed
Obviously the value of an investment doesn't sink in with you.
not with people that obviously do not take care of it then make whiney *** posts.
03-19-2008, 04:25 AM
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Originally Posted by jcleary47
Wrong. It's an investment. An investment that he should (and wants to) protect.
Don't be a tool.
Don't be a tool.
03-19-2008, 04:34 AM
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Originally Posted by crg914
Anyone who thinks a vehicle is an investment has a serious reality check in store. A car is a depreciating asset. Hardly an investment.
03-19-2008, 04:39 AM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
My 67 GT Fastback I would have to say is an investment, for some odd reason it keeps going up and up in value.
take it to the Barret Jackson Auction. .see how much you get!
03-19-2008, 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by DraGonAlchemist
take it to the Barret Jackson Auction. .see how much you get!
03-19-2008, 04:46 AM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
Hell no, its the car i will not get rid of.
03-19-2008, 04:49 AM
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Originally Posted by DraGonAlchemist
i got a 1971/72 cross over yr pantera detomaso gts italian hand made . .# 3 out of the original 40 hand made ones. . .only 3 in existence to date. .from the OG 40. .
03-19-2008, 04:51 AM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
Someday i will have a Pantera in the garage next to the Stang, its next on the list. My Z is also a car i may never sell, but definatly not an investment. Just ganna keep it cause i like it.
yeah older cars i can understand is somewhat of an investment IF you sell them and gain lots of money. .but unfortunately for us. .the Z is not one of those cars. .although i do Love mine as well. .and would not trade it for anything .. .cept maybe a gtr!!! hahah
03-19-2008, 02:32 PM
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Take the literal definition of an investment for the benefit of being able to run your mouths some more.
Fact is, he paid money for a vehicle, and he wants to keep it as close to the original state as possible. Who doesn't?
It was obvious that I wasn't talking about an actual investment such as a stock option, or a CD, or even a house that you are fixing up. Get real.
Perhaps I should have said he wants to treat his car like it is an investment.
If you pay for something, you want to keep it in as good condition as possible, so that when you ARE ready to get rid of it, you can get as much as possible.
I understand your desires to nitpick words and try to spin them around so it seems like someone is being an idiot, but you are hitting a rubber wall here.
By all means, if you don't want to treat you are like it's an investment, then don't. I care not. But don't knock on someone else for wanting to do it.
Give it a rest.
Fact is, he paid money for a vehicle, and he wants to keep it as close to the original state as possible. Who doesn't?
It was obvious that I wasn't talking about an actual investment such as a stock option, or a CD, or even a house that you are fixing up. Get real.
Perhaps I should have said he wants to treat his car like it is an investment.
If you pay for something, you want to keep it in as good condition as possible, so that when you ARE ready to get rid of it, you can get as much as possible.
I understand your desires to nitpick words and try to spin them around so it seems like someone is being an idiot, but you are hitting a rubber wall here.
By all means, if you don't want to treat you are like it's an investment, then don't. I care not. But don't knock on someone else for wanting to do it.
Give it a rest.