Brude

I'm zoning into that "its just a few more thousand dollars" phase. It has literally everything on it navi, back up cam, paddle shifters, same engine as 370z, new engine with literally no miles on it for less than what a 370z would cost... So getting caught up into temptation land.

travlee

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if you have the 17k laying around, i would save some of it and get a loan for like 6-7k, then you have some extra and not drained

Brude

i have 12 now but will have 16 laying around come August 2nd. I wonder how much I should save for tax, title etc and food and gas

*edit* Also do you know how the financing system works? do I just take the VIN and go to a credit union? Last I checked my credit score was in 700s.

travlee

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to be honest i havent financed a car in forever, and when i did it was brand new from a dealership. the Z i was lucky enough to pay cash for it

KornerCarver

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You should probably go talk with a credit union or bank. They can provide you with the application for the loan and provide you with answers.

Brude

So do you reckon the G37 is a good deal with the stuff it has on it? Or should I aim for something better if thats possible in that price range and yes 20k is the top of my budget if something is super awesome.

travlee

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for the money and the warranty replaced money..... it is a good deal.

davidv

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What he said.

St Louis gets an average 18.9 inches snow/year. Are you sure that a 350Z fits your needs?

Brude

So go for a AWD g37 Coupe?

travlee

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dont get awd, just get you a set of cheap rim and snow tires for the winter, i have a buddy that used to drive his z in chicago in the winters

Spork

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2 passengers. Legally.

logan09

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^ lol

I honestly wouldn't get one for you're first car knowing how winters are in Missouri, you'll either get nowhere or you'll crash it trying to get somewhere with your limited driving experience. It don't take anything at all to kick the back end of these cars out, especially on snow/ice.

Don't think that I'm just trying to be harsh on you OP, I'm just trying to save you a potentially dangerous 15-20k mistake.

If it were me, I would get a rwd beater and see if you feel comfortable driving that in the wintertime. If you aren't, imagine something with 2 or 3 times more hp and trying to maneuver that through the same conditions. The decision is ultimately up to you but I couldn't imagine trying to drive my Z around in the winter time, which is why I also have another car.

Blu Hvn

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I, too, am not a fan of the body kit nor the wing, but that is just me. I am suspicious of that price, it seems really low.

Check out Gateway Z Club and St. Louis Z Club on their sites and on Facebook. Maybe someone there can be of help to you.

Good Luck!!

kaze06

Don't let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game. Becoming reasonably proficient with a 6MT only takes a week if you have at least some kind of understanding of how the transmission works. You'll be able to DD it in a few days and be good with it in a week or two, and you'll only get better from there. I've always found automatics to be boring. Convenient, but boring. In a car like this, fun is the name of the game, and so is control. It's not about being the cool guy or that having an automatic is girly, it's about taking advantage of what the car is built for, and I think the only way to do that is with a manual. The Z is a car that feels very responsive and in tune with the road beneath you and having a manual only accentuates this. It feels more raw, more honest, and there's nothing like ripping through first, second, and third with your right foot firmly planted in the floorboard.

And make sure for financing you look at all available options. Credit unions are a good place to start. I financed 11,000 at 3.4% with limited credit history by myself on a 2003. If your credit history is even remotely decent which it should be by 27, you should be able to get nearly zero interest on an 07 or newer.

Maffucci10

^ can't say it much better than that hahaha

BrandynSimpson

Lol please do not buy that car...
Its hideous AND it's automatic.

Brude

Its been a while of looking around and I came up with this. Its fairly local (adjacent state), cheap for the model year i suppose, almost stock.

http://topeka.craigslist.org/cto/3956297978.html

I know its on craigslist, but besides that, what are your opinions? I have to kinda get a car in the next 2 weeks and I have been looking since a while. Don't let that affect your opinion and can we forget that it has A/T or VSS.

travlee

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nicest one so far.. not bad looking.

Jah70

In my opinion if you want to be happy with what you bought this shouldn't be rushed. The recent one you posted looks great but alas, it still has a VSS which later down the road you'll regret if you want a truly fun experience of owning a sports car. You might as well get a maxima if your considering an automatic Z.

travlee

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to each their own, maybe he really wants the auto. i have a friend that autocrosses and his is an auto and he is one of the fastest out there.