This pertains to the "17 year olds getting Z's" debate...
12-06-2011, 12:35 PM
I guess because kids like SHE BADD keep showing up telling us how they proud they are that mom and dad pay for everything other than their car, and so they pour every last nickle they have into said car. Hey, you're only young once I suppose.
12-06-2011, 04:51 PM
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If we're going to have a pissing contest about who's owned what cars since they were in high school...
-1976 Toyota Celica
-1997 Subaru Impreza L
-1976 Datsun 280z
-1991 Mazda RX-7
-1990 Mazda MX-5 - 1993 Mazda MX-5 - 1997 Mazda MX-5
-1993 Nissan 240SX -1995 Nissan 240SX - and probably 4 other 240sx's that I've flipped on CL
-1989 BMW 328is
-1996 BMW 325i
-1998 Lexus SC300
-1997 Honda Civic
-1995 Volvo 850 GLT
-1994 Acura Integra GSR
-1974 Datsun 510
-1988 Porsche 944
-1985 Toyota Corolla GT-S Hatchback - 1985 Toyota Corolla GT-S Coupe
-1992 Toyota MR-2
-2007 BMW 328i
-2001 Honda S2000 - 2005 Honda S2000
-2008 Nissan 350Z
-2005 Honda Civic Si
-1982 Toyota Starlet
Oh you must be wondering how I could ever afford these. Buy 240sx that has been sitting in somebody's front yard for $500. Buy the cheapest tires from Costco or use recycled ones from local shops. Change oil, change coolant, new battery, wash car. Sell for $2500. There was a period of time when I was living out of my Miata after I broke up with my ex. Surprised to find out my entire life fit in that car.
Backstory: I moved out of my parent's when I was 17, I owned the 1990 Miata at the time and lived at one of my friend's for $200 a month until I moved into my girlfriend's place. Worked a part-time job at O'Reilly's and just got real used to driving a multitude of cars. If you're really serious about flipping cars, be prepared to go hungry...
I bought the Nismo when my friend at the dealership told me about the rebates going on for 2008 350Zs. When I stopped by, they offered me 28k out the door for a Nismo with 158 miles. I'm at 17.5k miles now and still stock...
-1976 Toyota Celica
-1997 Subaru Impreza L
-1976 Datsun 280z
-1991 Mazda RX-7
-1990 Mazda MX-5 - 1993 Mazda MX-5 - 1997 Mazda MX-5
-1993 Nissan 240SX -1995 Nissan 240SX - and probably 4 other 240sx's that I've flipped on CL
-1989 BMW 328is
-1996 BMW 325i
-1998 Lexus SC300
-1997 Honda Civic
-1995 Volvo 850 GLT
-1994 Acura Integra GSR
-1974 Datsun 510
-1988 Porsche 944
-1985 Toyota Corolla GT-S Hatchback - 1985 Toyota Corolla GT-S Coupe
-1992 Toyota MR-2
-2007 BMW 328i
-2001 Honda S2000 - 2005 Honda S2000
-2008 Nissan 350Z
-2005 Honda Civic Si
-1982 Toyota Starlet
Oh you must be wondering how I could ever afford these. Buy 240sx that has been sitting in somebody's front yard for $500. Buy the cheapest tires from Costco or use recycled ones from local shops. Change oil, change coolant, new battery, wash car. Sell for $2500. There was a period of time when I was living out of my Miata after I broke up with my ex. Surprised to find out my entire life fit in that car.
Backstory: I moved out of my parent's when I was 17, I owned the 1990 Miata at the time and lived at one of my friend's for $200 a month until I moved into my girlfriend's place. Worked a part-time job at O'Reilly's and just got real used to driving a multitude of cars. If you're really serious about flipping cars, be prepared to go hungry...
I bought the Nismo when my friend at the dealership told me about the rebates going on for 2008 350Zs. When I stopped by, they offered me 28k out the door for a Nismo with 158 miles. I'm at 17.5k miles now and still stock...
12-06-2011, 10:30 PM
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^lol at the 240sx story-
I bought the black 240 behind my wagon/RX7 for $43.00- The cost of a bottle of **** Creek Whiskey.... hahaha
All it needed was a windshield and MAF, and it ran great. Sold it two weeks later for $1800.
I do the same thing- Troll Craigslist/forums/etc for dumb deals and flip um.
I bought my 03 WRX last summer (VF34, Perrin Exhaust, Coilovers, 74kmi) for $3800 from a guy who had to sell it by the end of the week.. sold it for $9000k
I got a similar deal on the current 03 350z...... keeping it for a while tho
And my newest Toy/Gonna flip it after winter- got it 2 weeks ago for $1000.
I bought the black 240 behind my wagon/RX7 for $43.00- The cost of a bottle of **** Creek Whiskey.... hahaha
All it needed was a windshield and MAF, and it ran great. Sold it two weeks later for $1800.
I do the same thing- Troll Craigslist/forums/etc for dumb deals and flip um.
I bought my 03 WRX last summer (VF34, Perrin Exhaust, Coilovers, 74kmi) for $3800 from a guy who had to sell it by the end of the week.. sold it for $9000k
I got a similar deal on the current 03 350z...... keeping it for a while tho
And my newest Toy/Gonna flip it after winter- got it 2 weeks ago for $1000.
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12-07-2011, 04:27 AM
1988 Plymouth Voyager
2000 Toyota Celica GTS
2003 Nissan 350Z
1998 Nissan Skyline GTS25t
2001 Subaru WRX
1990 Nissan Skyline GTR - Current
1997 Nissan Laurel Club-S - Current
12-08-2011, 12:54 PM
Since I was 16 (I am 26 now and this is not in order) all were standard unless posted otherwise
2002 Kawasaki Super Sherpa $4000
2002 Kia Rio $7000
2002 Kia Rio $400
1998 Kia Sephia $500
1998 Kia Sephia $425
2001 Kia Sephia Turbo $1700
2002 Kia Sorento Convertible $400
2002 Kia Spectra $800
2003 Kia Spectra Turbo $0
1988 Nissan 300zx $350
1995 Ford Probe GT $600
1989 Plymouth Reliant $0 (Auto)
1979 Dodge Aspen Slant Six $400 (auto)
1992 Toyota Celica Convertible $320
1992 Toyota Celica GT $400
1995 Toyota Celica Convertible $320 (still Own)
1991 Geo Metro Convertible $500
1990 Geo Metro $350
1997 Geo Metro $400
1995 Toyota Celica Convertible $320 (still Own)
1995 Lincoln Town Car 100' Stretch Limo $1300 (still own) (auto)
2003 Nissan 350z $7400 (still own)
2002 GSX-R750 $2500 (still own)
Haha I think that's it
2002 Kawasaki Super Sherpa $4000
2002 Kia Rio $7000
2002 Kia Rio $400
1998 Kia Sephia $500
1998 Kia Sephia $425
2001 Kia Sephia Turbo $1700
2002 Kia Sorento Convertible $400
2002 Kia Spectra $800
2003 Kia Spectra Turbo $0
1988 Nissan 300zx $350
1995 Ford Probe GT $600
1989 Plymouth Reliant $0 (Auto)
1979 Dodge Aspen Slant Six $400 (auto)
1992 Toyota Celica Convertible $320
1992 Toyota Celica GT $400
1995 Toyota Celica Convertible $320 (still Own)
1991 Geo Metro Convertible $500
1990 Geo Metro $350
1997 Geo Metro $400
1995 Toyota Celica Convertible $320 (still Own)
1995 Lincoln Town Car 100' Stretch Limo $1300 (still own) (auto)
2003 Nissan 350z $7400 (still own)
2002 GSX-R750 $2500 (still own)
Haha I think that's it
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12-12-2011, 07:17 AM
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I'm 17 and I just got a 350 3 weeks ago my last car was a 2000 eclipse and I loved working on it but I always dreamed bout having a 350 so I sold the eclipse and put a down payment on the 350 and I'm currently paying the payments on my own, I don't take handouts, it MY car, so please don't think all teens are the same, I wanna be different. I learn somethin new about cars everyday, it's a passion.
12-12-2011, 07:29 AM
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As I am older I can only say that when I was 27 I bought a beater 280zx that the interior was falling apart on and that was around my 12th vehicle. I can't even remember all the vehicles I have owned since I got married 11 years ago.
12-12-2011, 03:44 PM
I'm 17 and I just got a 350 3 weeks ago my last car was a 2000 eclipse and I loved working on it but I always dreamed bout having a 350 so I sold the eclipse and put a down payment on the 350 and I'm currently paying the payments on my own, I don't take handouts, it MY car, so please don't think all teens are the same, I wanna be different. I learn somethin new about cars everyday, it's a passion.
Handouts, WHAAAAT?
12-12-2011, 07:40 PM
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Been reading these posts for awhile now, feel like I should chime in because my situation has been discussed lol.
Im 22, a 2LT in the Army, bought my Z with the USAA commissioning loan, drove a ford escort before that, so I felt like it was time to move up.
As a single guy on an O1 salary, I don't really see any reason I shouldn't have bought the Z.. Love the car, easy payments, still investing a substantial amount every month. Now for the previously discussed E-3... that might be a different story.
Im 22, a 2LT in the Army, bought my Z with the USAA commissioning loan, drove a ford escort before that, so I felt like it was time to move up.
As a single guy on an O1 salary, I don't really see any reason I shouldn't have bought the Z.. Love the car, easy payments, still investing a substantial amount every month. Now for the previously discussed E-3... that might be a different story.
12-13-2011, 12:52 AM
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2003 Chevy Cavalier
2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
2003 Hyundai Tiburon 5 speed
2004 Hyundai Tiburon GT
2004 Acura RSX type S
2001 Chevy Corvette Z06
2005 Toyota Celica GTS
2008 Toyota Tundra
2003 Lotus Elise
2004 Dodge 2500 Cummins
2007 Volkswagon Jetta TDI
2003 Audi TT 225 Quattro
2006 Mini Cooper S
2005 Nissan 350z Enths.
Bikes
1999 Honda CBR919RR
2003 Honda CBR600RR
2004 Kawasaki ZX10R
2006 Kawasaki ZX6R
2007 Honda CBR1000RR
2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
2003 Hyundai Tiburon 5 speed
2004 Hyundai Tiburon GT
2004 Acura RSX type S
2001 Chevy Corvette Z06
2005 Toyota Celica GTS
2008 Toyota Tundra
2003 Lotus Elise
2004 Dodge 2500 Cummins
2007 Volkswagon Jetta TDI
2003 Audi TT 225 Quattro
2006 Mini Cooper S
2005 Nissan 350z Enths.
Bikes
1999 Honda CBR919RR
2003 Honda CBR600RR
2004 Kawasaki ZX10R
2006 Kawasaki ZX6R
2007 Honda CBR1000RR
12-13-2011, 04:56 AM
12-13-2011, 10:50 AM
Hmm whats wrong with living with parents at the age of 17? I am welcome in my parents house until I'm out of college, so long as Im not f**king around and actually trying to set up a life. I love the fact that I dont have to worry about house payments and can focus on school. When I move out I will have my life more or less under control. This thread is mostly about kids trying to IMPRESS someone because they have a Z. Fail in my opinion, just enjoy driving a car like this.
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12-13-2011, 01:03 PM
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Hmm whats wrong with living with parents at the age of 17? I am welcome in my parents house until I'm out of college, so long as Im not f**king around and actually trying to set up a life. I love the fact that I dont have to worry about house payments and can focus on school. When I move out I will have my life more or less under control. This thread is mostly about kids trying to IMPRESS someone because they have a Z. Fail in my opinion, just enjoy driving a car like this.