so yeah my first post lol , anyways im about to go into the army and when i finsih bc and ait traning i ll have roughly 23,000(not bragging) and i really want a 350z i have test droven it im still kinda new to the manual trasmission but i really want to drive stick for my next car and i dont know much as far as haggleing prices i ve seen 07-08 go as low as 17,000 im hoping to stay in the mid 18,000 and i just need some general advice im getting base later i do plan on modding it and take it to the track after i gain some exp. with the manual transmission its just know how much i let of the clutch and knowing how much gas to give so far lerning i have not yet stalled before any advice is appreaciated im sorry for the crummy grammer .

 

$23000. Did you get an enlistment bonus? Lucky bastard. My career field stopped giving them a few years ago. But anyway look into other cars man. So many more options out there than a 350z.

 

The Army will help you with your GED. Work on that first then we can talk about cars.

 

david did you mean college ged cuse im a 06 grad and no its not a bonus thats just the cash ill have saved up cuse my ait is going to be 25 weeks long and in responce to no win what would you recomend ?

 

I'm willing to bet you will have no where close to $23k , most of your coworkers will have less that $230 and if you save save and save you will probably have no more than $2300.

Your going to be what ?? E-2 E-3 , and 20 , to 21 years old. Put your money away, and worry about a nice car later on down the road.

 

I think my brain melted while trying to read the random chars you threw up on your post.

 

No just being a Smart Alex. Your grammar is atrocious. That said come back when you have money for a down payment. And consider that the Army will have you going back and forth to Iraq and Afghanistan. Cant take a car to either.

 

Word - based on that alone, I wouldn't even consider buying a car until your time is served and you are out. you have plenty of time to think about it. save up, by the time you're out, you might want something else.

 

Just a suggestion - if you know your grammar is crummy, take a couple minutes to clean it up so we can understand your post? And then explain how you are going to accumulate that kind of cash in 6 months, 'cause I'm really curious on that.
Other than that, congrats if you get your Z; factor in where you are going to store the store when they ship you off to Afghanistan.....
And regardless of all of that, thanks for serving!

 

thank you i really appreaciate all your advice i will consider the suggestions all you gave me thank you and the quesition out about me getting that much cash is im goingto start out an E3 ana my base pay 1650 before taxes i tried factoring in rederal tax in and a 10 -14%state tax to have a becnh mark anyways my boot camp is going to be 10 weeks and my tech school is going to be 25 weeks long im going to be a communictions security reapiarer i hope that answered your question .i understand im young and i will thinki about waiting cuse im asuming you guys are older and more exp but i really would like to more about the 07-08 models are the new hi revs gonna be compatible with alot of after markets? whats a good haggleing price for them what price is too low how strong is the tranny on them becuse im some what a beginner with manual?

 

Thank you for serving too

 

07-08 for less than 20k? not in my area and not something I'd want to spend ALL my money on....

I'd look for a gently used 05 and go from there....I got my 03 in 06, with only 20K miles and one owner.

Don't sweat the no stick experience thing, though these cars can be tough to lern to drive for a newb, I too had never had a stick before the Z and my shifts were flawless within 6 months or 5k miles of practice.

I kind of get where you're coming from, my brother in law just joined the army and before he went away to boot camp he got an 08 750cc bike that sits in the garage

 

holy **** the califonia school system.

i seriously feel like ive become dumber every day since moving here.

 

Kids brought up on texting I guess - can't write in proper Engrish anymore. Army will love that in his field reports - NOT! lol

 

Thanks for serving.

Just a bit of advice Soldier, I would at least talk to the 1SG before making such a big decision. You may have the car but won't be able to enjoy it...because you'll either be: 1) In the giant sandbox; 2) have no money left for gas; 3) have no money to pay for insurance; or a multitude of other reasons.

I didn't know PFCs made that kind of money these days. I really don't think they do looking at the MIL pay charts. Save your money for now. Just my two cents. HOOAH.

 

As an Air Force E-6, I thank you for your service but I believe you need a bit of advice. As an E-3, you will probably take home about $23K in your first YEAR. I drove an '88 Mustang GT that I bought for $3,000 cash for my first three years of service. I can't tell you how many nice cars I see in the dorm parking lots on the weekends because the owners' whole paycheck goes to payments and insurance and they can't afford to go anywhere. Do yourself a favor and get a cheaper car so you can afford to enjoy life... the food at the chow hall will get old at some point. A Z will be waiting for you after you've payed your dues and put some rank on your shoulders.

 

best advice so far and good first post.

my friend was one of the people why spend all there army money on a car and have nothing left at the end of the month

 

Basically the same thing i said. I was one of the smart guys in the dorms, a $2500 car that worked great for the first 3 years. Once i had E-4 on for a while i bought a newer vehicle $10k. It wasn't till i was in over 10 years till i bought my Z $20k, and in the years before i also invested well into my retirement and continue to do so.

The OP should think about what I'm saying a bit.

 

Whoa there Tech Sergeant. (lol no disrespect) really though I'm in the Air Force as you are. 21 E-3 with 2 years in. I've noticed alot, just how people in the AF spend their money. If you can avoid the constant weekly sometimes daily drinking or weekly parties you can do just fine. Hell my pay isn't nearly that of your E-6 but I somehow always have more in my banks stash than most E-5's and below. Because they blow it all on the weekends. Also I own an 06 350Z and still pay on it. Til next year and do mighty fine with my paychecks. Just have to budget budget budget.

So to the OP if you do decide to buy, make sure you can still live within your means . But trust me I've been in Japan for over a year now and believe when you're paying on something you can't drive. It gets rough especially when you see the cost of Porsche Cayman S' drop and you want one so bad. Ok maybe just me.

 

I think this is a good idea as it seems that you have done your research. You have time ahead of you so stay focused and you will make your dream a reality.