Thinking abut getting a 350z sooooon =)
03-24-2011, 10:17 AM
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You sound like a responsible person at your age. If your paying cash for your car then that helps alot. Cars now are built alot better just be prepared to replace parts when they go bad. Working on the car yourself will save you money and you'll learn alot. Find one that's one owner and is the type of person that took it to the dealer an older guy and the car will most likely last. I say your only young once get it. Keep being responsible like you are and you'll be fine. Car has alot more power so respect it. I owned a 300zx TT when I was 22 it had 77k on it and ran awesome when I had it for 3 yrs. Those were great years when I owned it never regreted it. You seem to be in a better position since your paying cash. If it's too much as in gas,maint, or bal school you can always sell it. Just be responsible with it ie no street racing, acting like a douche on the streets stuff like that. I say go for it can't live life scared. Wish you all the luck.
03-24-2011, 10:23 AM
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I bought my 03 with 74k for 11k + tax so about 12 in the end. It is in beautiful shape and have had no major mechanical problems. The difference between 10 and 12k could be the difference between a car in good shape and a beat up one. Keep in mind it took me ten months to find the right z for me. Be patient.+1 on the change to a 12k budget
03-24-2011, 10:57 AM
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Oh before I forget, I have also calculated how much money I would save if I stuck to my Toyota. I calculated insurance and gas and some maintenance and the tires. It equals to about 3 months of working after college.
Plus I also think of it this way. If I wait until after college like my 28 year old cousin did, I am not going to be able to enjoy my car as much as if I bought it during college.
Because think about it, after college I plan on getting married. Once I get married I got to start worrying about paying for a house, then most likely a kid( or two
). Then if I start a family like I want to, I cant be going around riding a car with 2 seats. My cousin was just planning on selling his Lexus IS350 because he isn't sure if he can handle it any more.
So after college I have bigger plans then spending all my money on a car, I rather spend it on getting my life started and starting a family. If you cant respect my decision of buying a car now, I hope you can respect my decision of what I stated above.
Oh and don't forget the cost of marriage, that's more then a brand new 370z..........
Plus I also think of it this way. If I wait until after college like my 28 year old cousin did, I am not going to be able to enjoy my car as much as if I bought it during college.
Because think about it, after college I plan on getting married. Once I get married I got to start worrying about paying for a house, then most likely a kid( or two
). Then if I start a family like I want to, I cant be going around riding a car with 2 seats. My cousin was just planning on selling his Lexus IS350 because he isn't sure if he can handle it any more.So after college I have bigger plans then spending all my money on a car, I rather spend it on getting my life started and starting a family. If you cant respect my decision of buying a car now, I hope you can respect my decision of what I stated above.
Oh and don't forget the cost of marriage, that's more then a brand new 370z..........
i highly suggest u dont buy a Z unless u can get one with low miles. 80k miles is a lot and is gonna require some work on it. if u got 10k in cash, look for an rsx type s. they go for less than 10k and will have relatively low miles. filling up on gas wont be as expensive as a Z either. i waited till i graduated to jump on a Z because now im working full time and im making triple the amount than what i made while i was in school.
another thing...dont plan ur life. ur gonna see how far ur gonna stray away from w/e plans ur making now. maybe u win the lotto tomorrow or when u start school, u meet some chick and u guys decide to get married and have a kid. **** happens. ur gonna want to have some extra cash in ur pocket while ur in school to have fun and for emergencies too. u seem like a smart kid so im sure ull make the right decision
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03-24-2011, 11:02 AM
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im having trouble finding the differences of the packages of 2004 350z.... I searched a little but couldnt find it. Is there a chart or anything that compares them?
ie: 350Z Coupe 2D
350Z Enthusiast Coupe 2D
350Z Enthusiast Roadster 2D
350Z Performance Coupe 2D
350Z Touring Coupe 2D
350Z Touring Roadster 2D
350Z Track Coupe 2D
oh and i have been searching, for around 11500 i can find 2004 with around 50k mileage... So that is sweet.
ie: 350Z Coupe 2D
350Z Enthusiast Coupe 2D
350Z Enthusiast Roadster 2D
350Z Performance Coupe 2D
350Z Touring Coupe 2D
350Z Touring Roadster 2D
350Z Track Coupe 2D
oh and i have been searching, for around 11500 i can find 2004 with around 50k mileage... So that is sweet.
03-24-2011, 11:06 AM
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cmon man.. if you REALLY searched youd have your answers to that already.. theres "large" differences in those models..
50k miles is a far better deal than 80k miles btw.
So anyways... sounds like you ahve your answers... read the stickies provided in the top of the forum pages ....and go get your car.. we'll wait for you. ha.
50k miles is a far better deal than 80k miles btw.
So anyways... sounds like you ahve your answers... read the stickies provided in the top of the forum pages ....and go get your car.. we'll wait for you.
ha.
03-25-2011, 12:35 PM
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No matter how much planning you did (LOL at planning to get married with a girl you haven't even met yet), ***** going to go wrong (Murphy's Law). You say you don't want to spend money on partying and getting drunk; "the stupid stuff", yet you want a sports car? I don't believe for one second some one your age is going to go to college and not party, if you really won't then I think your a loser. If you say something stupid like that it makes me wonder the integrity of everything else your saying along with the accuracy of your "careful planning". What do you plan to do with your 350? Go to the track? Go to the drag strip? Or just look cool driving a sports car? The strip and the track cost money you probably won't have and buying the car just to be cool is pointless at your age. Listen to us, don't if you wish but, in the end your going to beating yourself for not listening.
03-25-2011, 12:45 PM
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No matter how much planning you did (LOL at planning to get married with a girl you haven't even met yet), ***** going to go wrong (Murphy's Law). You say you don't want to spend money on partying and getting drunk; "the stupid stuff", yet you want a sports car? I don't believe for one second some one your age is going to go to college and not party, if you really won't then I think your a loser. If you say something stupid like that it makes me wonder the integrity of everything else your saying along with the accuracy of your "careful planning". What do you plan to do with your 350? Go to the track? Go to the drag strip? Or just look cool driving a sports car? The strip and the track cost money you probably won't have and buying the car just to be cool is pointless at your age. Listen to us, don't if you wish but, in the end your going to beating yourself for not listening.
he'll be beating himself anyway.......
03-25-2011, 06:26 PM
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No matter how much planning you did (LOL at planning to get married with a girl you haven't even met yet), ***** going to go wrong (Murphy's Law). You say you don't want to spend money on partying and getting drunk; "the stupid stuff", yet you want a sports car? I don't believe for one second some one your age is going to go to college and not party, if you really won't then I think your a loser. If you say something stupid like that it makes me wonder the integrity of everything else your saying along with the accuracy of your "careful planning". What do you plan to do with your 350? Go to the track? Go to the drag strip? Or just look cool driving a sports car? The strip and the track cost money you probably won't have and buying the car just to be cool is pointless at your age. Listen to us, don't if you wish but, in the end your going to beating yourself for not listening.
I would respect you saying don't buy the car because of this and that and think about your advice just like I thought about what everyone else said, but talking like the way you did makes me question you as a person.
I don't need anyone to come and flame me. I don't mind people telling me NO along with a good reason, but your comment is unnecessary really.
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But anyways thanks guys for all your advice. I appreciate it. I will think it through once more
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03-25-2011, 07:17 PM
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Wow man that's some rough ****.
I would respect you saying don't buy the car because of this and that and think about your advice just like I thought about what everyone else said, but talking like the way you did makes me question you as a person.
I don't need anyone to come and flame me. I don't mind people telling me NO along with a good reason, but your comment is unnecessary really.
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But anyways thanks guys for all your advice. I appreciate it. I will think it through once more
I would respect you saying don't buy the car because of this and that and think about your advice just like I thought about what everyone else said, but talking like the way you did makes me question you as a person.
I don't need anyone to come and flame me. I don't mind people telling me NO along with a good reason, but your comment is unnecessary really.
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But anyways thanks guys for all your advice. I appreciate it. I will think it through once more
Good luck to you.
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03-29-2011, 06:35 AM
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Wow man that's some rough ****.
I would respect you saying don't buy the car because of this and that and think about your advice just like I thought about what everyone else said, but talking like the way you did makes me question you as a person.
I don't need anyone to come and flame me. I don't mind people telling me NO along with a good reason, but your comment is unnecessary really.
----
But anyways thanks guys for all your advice. I appreciate it. I will think it through once more
I would respect you saying don't buy the car because of this and that and think about your advice just like I thought about what everyone else said, but talking like the way you did makes me question you as a person.
I don't need anyone to come and flame me. I don't mind people telling me NO along with a good reason, but your comment is unnecessary really.
----
But anyways thanks guys for all your advice. I appreciate it. I will think it through once more
03-29-2011, 07:25 AM
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if you insist you should up your pricepoint to 11-12k..
at least you'll be looking at cars that don't need MAJOR suspension redux -
i.e. no endlinks, all bushings, bearings, etc. this is easily $2k of work + parts.
also get an insurance quote.
if you have a job getting a loan for $6k of the $12k is an option and will leave
you some float. you'll need a safety blanket for accidents, ****ups and other
**** that will happen.
at least you'll be looking at cars that don't need MAJOR suspension redux -
i.e. no endlinks, all bushings, bearings, etc. this is easily $2k of work + parts.
also get an insurance quote.
if you have a job getting a loan for $6k of the $12k is an option and will leave
you some float. you'll need a safety blanket for accidents, ****ups and other
**** that will happen.
BTW, those guys are great.
03-29-2011, 07:36 AM
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Think I'm a dick now? Just look at my forum name; Mr. Grim.... Grim Reaper.... Grimace.... I just hate how 18 year olds just get out of high school and think they got theyre whole life planned out and squared away. Theres only one way to learn what real life is, and thats experiencing it. It took me 3 years starting from nothing, zip, nada, to get stable enough to afford this car. As a matter of fact I'm actually sacrificing a bit just to have one. Now to have some 18 year old come in here and say he wants to get a 350z right off the bat after I had to wait so long for a nice car get my blood boiling.
us have better opportunities than others. Not because I suffer means
the other man must suffer too. I would of liked to be born to a rich family
where my parents could afford to get me a M3 but that ain't happening.
BTW OP, if you can get some FAFSA money get it. Or at least get a fee waiver for your classes. Really helps, trust me.
03-29-2011, 01:29 PM
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No matter how much planning you did (LOL at planning to get married with a girl you haven't even met yet), ***** going to go wrong (Murphy's Law). You say you don't want to spend money on partying and getting drunk; "the stupid stuff", yet you want a sports car? I don't believe for one second some one your age is going to go to college and not party, if you really won't then I think your a loser. If you say something stupid like that it makes me wonder the integrity of everything else your saying along with the accuracy of your "careful planning". What do you plan to do with your 350? Go to the track? Go to the drag strip? Or just look cool driving a sports car? The strip and the track cost money you probably won't have and buying the car just to be cool is pointless at your age. Listen to us, don't if you wish but, in the end your going to beating yourself for not listening.
You're a d!ckhead troll dude. I've looked at every one of your retarded a$$ posts since you've joined this forum and they are all along these lines or even dumber. Can you please leave?
Mods, read this guys posts and ban him please. I've seen people banned for far less
03-29-2011, 05:27 PM
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