This pertains to the "17 year olds getting Z's" debate...
#1221
i started drag racing at 8 years old, so i have had many many cars. but ill only list the street cars
2003 1997 chevy 1/2 ton w/ 6" lift & 2000 chevy cavy (i was spoiled)
2004-06 1987 chevy 1/2 ton stepside (lowered street rod truck; very sweet)
2006 1992 isuzu rodeo (bought for $250.00)
2007 2000 dodge ram diesel
late 07-08 2004 dodge ram diesel (very fast!!)
2008- 08 350Z base
2003 1997 chevy 1/2 ton w/ 6" lift & 2000 chevy cavy (i was spoiled)
2004-06 1987 chevy 1/2 ton stepside (lowered street rod truck; very sweet)
2006 1992 isuzu rodeo (bought for $250.00)
2007 2000 dodge ram diesel
late 07-08 2004 dodge ram diesel (very fast!!)
2008- 08 350Z base
#1222
17yrs old 2004: 1974 Porsche 911 (bought from my grandfather for 6 grand)
(subsequently spent 5 grand in a year trying to keep it running)
(miss the car but i dont miss the problems)
18yrs old 2005: 1996 Honda Accord EX (bought from my mom)
19yrs old 2005: 2006 350z (bought this one brand new in october of 05)
(loved it ever since)
So there you have my list of cars i have owned, and i do mean cars that i have owned (I bought all three of my cars in cash from saving up and working full time since I was 16) the only way to get a car in my opinion even when you are young is to buy it and maintain it yourself.... an easy way of doing that if you're low on funds is to cut a deal with you parents or family and buy it from them or have them help get a loan in your name....
I couldnt stand seeing what some kids at my high school got from mommy and daddy (my girlfriend in high school had 4 different cars in high school, all brand new and all as a result of her totaling the one before that, that shti drove me crazy)
(subsequently spent 5 grand in a year trying to keep it running)
(miss the car but i dont miss the problems)
18yrs old 2005: 1996 Honda Accord EX (bought from my mom)
19yrs old 2005: 2006 350z (bought this one brand new in october of 05)
(loved it ever since)
So there you have my list of cars i have owned, and i do mean cars that i have owned (I bought all three of my cars in cash from saving up and working full time since I was 16) the only way to get a car in my opinion even when you are young is to buy it and maintain it yourself.... an easy way of doing that if you're low on funds is to cut a deal with you parents or family and buy it from them or have them help get a loan in your name....
I couldnt stand seeing what some kids at my high school got from mommy and daddy (my girlfriend in high school had 4 different cars in high school, all brand new and all as a result of her totaling the one before that, that shti drove me crazy)
#1225
1982 Chevy Malibu station wagon - Owned 2 months, was a hand me down from my dad
1990 Nissan 240sx - Where my love of rwd nissans came from, sadly written off when a lady ran a stop sign
1989 Nissan Fairlady Z TT- Jumped on the Right hand drive craze when they became available, still own it and trying to sell!
2007 Nismo Z - Hopefully this summer, just waiting for my 300zx to sell!
1990 Nissan 240sx - Where my love of rwd nissans came from, sadly written off when a lady ran a stop sign
1989 Nissan Fairlady Z TT- Jumped on the Right hand drive craze when they became available, still own it and trying to sell!
2007 Nismo Z - Hopefully this summer, just waiting for my 300zx to sell!
#1226
1986 Black Monte Carlo SS 305 v8 (GREAT first car!)
1990 Lumina Z34 3.4L v6
1998 Cavalier Z24 2.4L 4cl
2002 Cavalier LS Sp 2.2L ECO 4cl
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2005 UY 350Z Enthusiast
As you can see I came from a chevy family and always got a deal
I've just had the Z now for almost 2 months and have found out that when I go to visit my father, I am not allowed to park in the driveway!
1990 Lumina Z34 3.4L v6
1998 Cavalier Z24 2.4L 4cl
2002 Cavalier LS Sp 2.2L ECO 4cl
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2005 UY 350Z Enthusiast
As you can see I came from a chevy family and always got a deal
I've just had the Z now for almost 2 months and have found out that when I go to visit my father, I am not allowed to park in the driveway!
#1230
g2college
1996 Jetta Trek (120hp) -- got this at 17
Bus Pass -- Went to College
2004 350Z loaded (315 hp with mods) -- got this at 21
More than Doubled my HP by going to college
Bus Pass -- Went to College
2004 350Z loaded (315 hp with mods) -- got this at 21
More than Doubled my HP by going to college
Last edited by seme0021; 06-06-2008 at 10:59 AM.
#1231
1987 Toyota 4Runner
1993 Toyota Celica*bought with my own money* Totaled 9 months later when a girl took a left in front of me.
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee*Sold for the Z, gas mileage sucked big time
1987 Toyota Supra *Currently in the body shop when a lady backed into it. Going to sell it for another 4Runner I think.
1993 Toyota Celica*bought with my own money* Totaled 9 months later when a girl took a left in front of me.
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee*Sold for the Z, gas mileage sucked big time
1987 Toyota Supra *Currently in the body shop when a lady backed into it. Going to sell it for another 4Runner I think.
#1232
I didn't start driving until I was 18.
1st car - Used 2000 Eclipse GS (Built my credit with this car as it was a co-sign with my dad)
2nd car - New 2006 350z Touring (Bought on my own)
3rd car (coming monday) - 2003 Cobra SVT
1st car - Used 2000 Eclipse GS (Built my credit with this car as it was a co-sign with my dad)
2nd car - New 2006 350z Touring (Bought on my own)
3rd car (coming monday) - 2003 Cobra SVT
#1233
Started driving when 16 (2005)
1993 Dodge Stealth [bought from Dad by working for him as a slave ]
2004 Nissan 350Z Enthusiast (bought about two months ago after literally having saved up money since I was a kid to buy a nice car when I get older)
1993 Dodge Stealth [bought from Dad by working for him as a slave ]
2004 Nissan 350Z Enthusiast (bought about two months ago after literally having saved up money since I was a kid to buy a nice car when I get older)
#1234
At 16... 93 Ford Thunderbird (aka Thunderchicken)
At 17... 97 Mazda 626
At 18... 04 Ford Ranger
At 20... 03 Nissan 350Z
The Thunderchicken was a "gift" from my rents so I could get to and from my job.
BTW, the Air Force doesn't pay too damn bad if you ask me.
At 17... 97 Mazda 626
At 18... 04 Ford Ranger
At 20... 03 Nissan 350Z
The Thunderchicken was a "gift" from my rents so I could get to and from my job.
BTW, the Air Force doesn't pay too damn bad if you ask me.
#1236
1)1989 Oldsmobile 88 Royal - My POS first car when I turned 16 - sold
2)2002 Honda Accord LX 5speed - sold
3)1997 Honda Civic Coupe EX (Champ white w/GSR swap) - Stolen
4)1999 Honda Civic Coupe EX (VSM)- sold
5)1999 Honda Accord Sedan EX V6 auto- sold
6)1996 Honda Civic Hatchback CX (JDM H22 Swap) - Stolen
7)1999 BMW E46 325i Sedan- sold
8)1992 Honda Civic Hatchback DX (JDM B18b swap)- sold
9)1994 Acura Integra GSR (10psi @ 324whp w/ t3/t4 turbo)- sold
10)2000 Honda Civic Si (8psi @ 276whp w/ t3/t4 turbo)- sold
11)2004 Honda S2000- sold
12)2004 Acura TSX 6speed- sold
13)2005 Nissan 350Z Grand Touring- KEEPER!!
FYI. I am 21 turning 22 in 5 months.
My parents bought the very first car for me and afterwards its all me.
2)2002 Honda Accord LX 5speed - sold
3)1997 Honda Civic Coupe EX (Champ white w/GSR swap) - Stolen
4)1999 Honda Civic Coupe EX (VSM)- sold
5)1999 Honda Accord Sedan EX V6 auto- sold
6)1996 Honda Civic Hatchback CX (JDM H22 Swap) - Stolen
7)1999 BMW E46 325i Sedan- sold
8)1992 Honda Civic Hatchback DX (JDM B18b swap)- sold
9)1994 Acura Integra GSR (10psi @ 324whp w/ t3/t4 turbo)- sold
10)2000 Honda Civic Si (8psi @ 276whp w/ t3/t4 turbo)- sold
11)2004 Honda S2000- sold
12)2004 Acura TSX 6speed- sold
13)2005 Nissan 350Z Grand Touring- KEEPER!!
FYI. I am 21 turning 22 in 5 months.
My parents bought the very first car for me and afterwards its all me.
#1238
Originally Posted by 350z_Gio
^^^ god you've had losts of cars
yeah.. for some reason, after I got my first civic stolen.. no other cars seemed to satisfy me until I fell in love with my Z.
#1239
I've had it easier than alot here, but I still have to earn my z
1982 Volvo 240 Turbo (black and gold, stock gold wheels )
1999 Ford Expedition
2000 black VW beetle turbo 5 spd (Mom's hand-me-down after volvo fell apart)
2003 Acura RSX-S - HS graduation, needed a reliable car, and i landed some sweet scholarships, so parents were happy about that
2008 Carbon Silver 350Z in about 3 weeks, once i start work
1982 Volvo 240 Turbo (black and gold, stock gold wheels )
1999 Ford Expedition
2000 black VW beetle turbo 5 spd (Mom's hand-me-down after volvo fell apart)
2003 Acura RSX-S - HS graduation, needed a reliable car, and i landed some sweet scholarships, so parents were happy about that
2008 Carbon Silver 350Z in about 3 weeks, once i start work