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Hello 350z.com:
I've been waiting/thinking/saving long enough.
I'm buying my Z.
Whether I can afford it or not, in the long run you only live once and I might as well drive what I want. Screw being frugal. There's no better time than now.
I can't wait.
BTW, my problem is that I own a great car, it's payed off, I've put tons of money into mods, it handles better than anything I've driven save maybe that 2002 911 Turbo, but in the end it won't be able to handle the power I will want it to. It's FWD. I want 400HP eventually. So the 1997 Prelude Type SH has to go.
All I want for Christmas is a 2004 350Z. Make mine an Enthusiast 6MT in Silverstone with Navi. Throw on a Nismo wing. Get some nice 18's or 19's with some 255mm+ front and 275+ rear tires. Decide on suspension upgrades in 6 mos. to a year. Decide on GReddy, Dream Works or maybe Stillen for the power ASAP. Then I'll be happy, right? Any comments or advice is welcome.
I've been waiting/thinking/saving long enough.
I'm buying my Z.
Whether I can afford it or not, in the long run you only live once and I might as well drive what I want. Screw being frugal. There's no better time than now.
I can't wait.
BTW, my problem is that I own a great car, it's payed off, I've put tons of money into mods, it handles better than anything I've driven save maybe that 2002 911 Turbo, but in the end it won't be able to handle the power I will want it to. It's FWD. I want 400HP eventually. So the 1997 Prelude Type SH has to go.
All I want for Christmas is a 2004 350Z. Make mine an Enthusiast 6MT in Silverstone with Navi. Throw on a Nismo wing. Get some nice 18's or 19's with some 255mm+ front and 275+ rear tires. Decide on suspension upgrades in 6 mos. to a year. Decide on GReddy, Dream Works or maybe Stillen for the power ASAP. Then I'll be happy, right? Any comments or advice is welcome.
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Originally posted by Aaron97SH
I'm buying my Z.
Whether I can afford it or not, in the long run you only live once and I might as well drive what I want. Screw being frugal. There's no better time than now.
I can't wait.
I'm buying my Z.
Whether I can afford it or not, in the long run you only live once and I might as well drive what I want. Screw being frugal. There's no better time than now.
I can't wait.
Word of advice - that's a very irresponsible/unsafe attitude to have. Putting yourself into a debt hole at your age (assuming you're pretty young) that you may not be able to climb out of isn't a smart thing to do. If you can't afford the payments or the associated costs of owning a new car (insurance, maintenance, gas), then WAIT. It sucks, but it's better for you (and society in general) in the long run.
BTW, my problem is that I own a great car, it's payed off, I've put tons of money into mods, it handles better than anything I've driven save maybe that 2002 911 Turbo, but in the end it won't be able to handle the power I will want it to.
Give it some patience, thought, and most important, planning, before buying a $30000+ car. It's not something you can be impulsive about. Good luck.
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Sounds like my first post...
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....threadid=49043
As for 400hp, (at the wheels?) That's going to get pretty expensive...it can be done though, just check out skidazzle's ride!
(prices are coming down as more kits come out)
Anyways, be irresponsible and happy, I say get it now!!
Good luck.
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....threadid=49043
As for 400hp, (at the wheels?) That's going to get pretty expensive...it can be done though, just check out skidazzle's ride!
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Anyways, be irresponsible and happy, I say get it now!!
Good luck.
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You sound like me just a few months ago. I was in your shoes early this year and went ahead and 'lived for the moment'......
Regretfully, as much as I love this car (Z), I screwed myself...... Well screwed is a little harsh, more like delayed myself.....
Affording this car isn't the issue for me, but, if i had stayed with my original plans I'd already have a paid off car (modded 2001 Acura CL) and well on my way to purchasing a house.... But now with this new car, seems like I'm starting all over again.... sigh***
Anyways, FWIW, keep what you have and think long run.... Pimp car is cool now, but owning your own house is better now and for the future.......
*damn, wish I woulda got this advice back then, o'well. c'ya on the road*
Regretfully, as much as I love this car (Z), I screwed myself...... Well screwed is a little harsh, more like delayed myself.....
Affording this car isn't the issue for me, but, if i had stayed with my original plans I'd already have a paid off car (modded 2001 Acura CL) and well on my way to purchasing a house.... But now with this new car, seems like I'm starting all over again.... sigh***
Anyways, FWIW, keep what you have and think long run.... Pimp car is cool now, but owning your own house is better now and for the future.......
*damn, wish I woulda got this advice back then, o'well. c'ya on the road*
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I got my '03 @ MSRP back in Feb., coulda got a better deal but I had a big case of the 'gottahaveits'..... I'm sure you can get it below MSRP depending on your negotiating skills..... Are you getting a coupe or roadster?
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Originally posted by dchengmd
Sounds like you're in better financial shape than you make out to be!
Sounds like you're in better financial shape than you make out to be!
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DONT LET ANYONE TELL YOU WHAT TO DO. BUT WHAT EVER YOU DO KEEP YOUR ORIGINAL CAR. I MADE THE MISTAKE OF GETTING RID OF MY '00 SI AND HAVE ALREADY PUT 22K ON MY Z. ITS ONLY A YEAR OLD. IM ABOUT TO PARK IT ONCE I GET MY KIT AND RIMS. GOOD LUCK.