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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 06:32 AM
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Default 70% chance I'm getting rid of my Z...

Well, it is true... after only 3 wonderful months, the time to get rid of the Z may be upon me.

With ever increasing gas prices (estimates put it at $5/gal. this summer), high insurance, high depreciation, and high monthly payments, I just can't bear the cost anymore.
I might be switching over to a Civic Hybrid but only if the numbers are right.

The Z has long been my attainable dream car and it pains me to do it but one's gotta do what one's gotta do...
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 06:37 AM
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well you gotta live within your means...if you can't afford it, then the smart thing to do is to get something you can afford
good luck with your decision
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 07:15 AM
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The 350Z is not for everyone. Do what you have to do.
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 07:18 AM
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very true what Dave said
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 07:27 AM
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How did you arrive at the 70% probability factor?
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 07:29 AM
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Only 3 months? Wow. That's how long it took me to find out that my door cupholders had lights in them.
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 07:34 AM
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You have door cup holders?
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 07:37 AM
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Its probably ganna cost him more getting rid of it than keeping it since he just bought it.
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Deftones
Only 3 months? Wow. That's how long it took me to find out that my door cupholders had lights in them.

hahaha no sh*t
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Deftones
Only 3 months? Wow. That's how long it took me to find out that my door cupholders had lights in them.

Door cupholders? In the z?
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 07:44 AM
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How did you arrive at the 70% probability factor?
Because 7 out of 10 months chickenputo is broke.
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 07:59 AM
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Door cupholders? In the z?
more like soda can holder... but yes, my 07 Touring has it too
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 08:03 AM
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hahaha 70% was a ballpark figure. I still have some numbers to run to see what is more beneficial.
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by davidv
Because 7 out of 10 months chickenputo is broke.

Then he still has five months of positive cash flow....negative for the year though
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 08:09 AM
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i feel u man i might to the same thing kinda sad when u see new models (06-07) used go for 20k like its noting
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 08:11 AM
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I'm really starting to like the idea of a Forum Entrance Exam.
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Deftones
Only 3 months? Wow. That's how long it took me to find out that my door cupholders had lights in them.

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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 08:22 AM
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-200 for getting a car you cant afford
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
Its probably ganna cost him more getting rid of it than keeping it since he just bought it.
Overall, but if you don't have the cashflow, gotta sell. I assume the payments/insurance haven't changed since you bought it. An extra $10-gas/week is causing this????? Too bad, cause here in Miami, we get to drive this wonderful car 7/52.

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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by savvy
Door cupholders? In the z?
06 up. They are kinda useless. All it does for me is hold my unopened can of Redbull in the Morning.
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