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Old 07-19-2009, 03:05 PM
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I'm 21 and I currently got a 2005 350Z - picked it up about 2 1/2 years ago from Copart with minor back damage (got own dealership/mechanic/collission shop here in Toronto).

I feel its time for an upgrade, I got a buyer for my 350Z, but I don't know what to get as an upgrade. I already have an 08 MDX.

Please remember I get cars much cheaper then then open market. I posted the pics of the front stripped GTR from copart on this forum just 3 weeks ago.

My options:
1. Nissan 370Z
2. Porsche Cayman S (07-08)
3. Porsche 911 Carrera (05-06)
4. BMW 645i/650i (05-6)
5. new BMW 335i hard top convert. (07-09)
6. Mercedes SL500 hard top convert. (03-06)
7. Mercedes CLS500 (06)

I've already had a s2000, and a bmw 545i... nothing handles like the 350z...

Please post your recommendations, and how much of an upgrade they are from the 350Z

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Old 07-19-2009, 03:07 PM
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1. 911S
2. cayman S
3. '08 M3
4. 370Z, would much rather have the first two, but it is a new car.
5. M coupe

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Originally Posted by stizzi
nothing handles like the 350z...

Please post your recommendations, and how much of an upgrade they are from the 350Z
A stock 370Z handles like a modded, stiff 350Z. I'd recommend the Z because fixing it/finding parts for it would be much cheaper and easier. European cars can be a headache to deal with.
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I have an option of getting it from Manheim as well - there non-accident but I'm not saving nearly as much as if I got one with a little damage.
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A LS3 Vette would be on the top of my list.
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Originally Posted by twitch579
A LS3 Vette would be on the top of my list.
Mmm, good call. I'd love to be in a Z06.
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Cayman S FTW
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I can't get the GT3 lol

I was thinking Cayman S too but I hear the 350z is quicker then that thing.
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Originally Posted by stizzi
I'm 21 and I currently got a 2005 350Z - picked it up about 2 1/2 years ago from Copart with minor back damage (I got my own dealership/mechanic/collission shop here in Toronto).

I feel its time for an upgrade, I got a buyer for my 350Z, but I don't know what to get as an upgrade. I already have an 08 MDX.

Please remember I get cars much cheaper then then open market. I posted the pics of the front stripped GTR from copart on this forum just 3 weeks ago.

My options:
1. Nissan 370Z
2. Porsche Cayman S (07-08)
3. Porsche 911 Carrera (05-06)
4. BMW 645i/650i (05-6)
5. new BMW 335i hard top convert. (07-09)
6. Mercedes SL500 hard top convert. (03-06)
7. Mercedes CLS500 (06)


I've already had a s2000, and a bmw 545i... nothing handles like the 350z...

Please post your recommendations, and how much of an upgrade they are from the 350Z

Am I the first one calling bull$hit on this steaming pile of internet poo?
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Personally, I would go for the M3, Carrera, or the 370Z.

From everything I've heard from people and relatives that owned them... I will never own a Mercedes.
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Originally Posted by Hraesvelg
Am I the first one calling bull$hit on this steaming pile of internet poo?
lol ???
Dealership link here, car sales section = my 350z listed.
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For sh*ts and giggles... I'd just like to point this out.

I'd like to order some "safety," please.

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Originally Posted by stizzi
lol ???
Dealership link here, car sales section = my 350z listed.
No lol.

You stated your age first thing.
You stated you have your own shop (I'm thinking it's your dad's).
List of expensive cars.

Just seems like a lot of fronting in one post. No offense, just calling it like I see it.
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We use new laserized wheel alignment equipment to make sure your vehicle meets exact specs for wheel alignments.
Mechanics with frickin laser beams attached to their heads?
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2.5 years ago u bought a damaged 07 Z for im guessing around 20k it was 2.5 years ago and nooow apparently you hit the f'n lotto because your up grading too...

Your options:
1. Nissan 370Z- 30 to 40k (with the rest of ur list im assuming high end)
2. Porsche Cayman S (07-08)- 45k
3. Porsche 911 Carrera (05-06)- 60k
4. BMW 645i/650i (05-6)- 45k
5. new BMW 335i hard top convert. (07-09)- 40k
6. Mercedes SL500 hard top convert. (03-06)- 50k
7. Mercedes CLS500 (06)- 40k


not to mention your already driving around a 40k 08 MDX


so before you get upset about wut ppl are writing...look what the hell you have jus told us
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The Cayman would be my choice, but that's just me.
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I hate dealerships so you're already -1 point. Who is 21 and owns their own dealership anyways? -1 point for something smelling fishy. Not selling the MDX + Z and buying one really nice car is -1 more point.
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i bought a totaled 1973 volvo 9 years ago and im thinkin about upgrading i also have a 2009 Maybach

my options-

1. Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 (09)
2. Aston Martin Vanquish (08-09)
3. Rolls Royce Phantom (07-08)
4. Bugatti Veyron (08)

ive also had 95 lumina and a 93 camry but nothing handles like the volvo

any recommendations
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Old 07-19-2009, 04:58 PM
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yea yea my dad handles all service/repairs, I deal with u.s/canada import/export

uhh and yeah All those cars listed there, minus the 6 series, is running me under 35k lol.. don't believe me? look it up on copart.com

my 350z cost me 12,000.

Here is an invoice for those who can't comprehend how cheap salvage vehicles are....bmw 3 series hard top... 22,000 with no damage.... Here's the bill of sale below:

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