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Hello everyone,

I would like to own a 350z. I am currently driving an 2000 Acura Integra GS. I've had this car for about 2 1/2 years now, runs great and I'm happy with it; however, I would really like to get myself a 350z. Been thinking about it for years.. I'm 21 years old (22 in a couple weeks), and as that goes ive saving up cash for a 350z. I would really like to get an 04-05 enthusiast/performance/touring model. At my age, do you think I should wait? I live in Cali, make about 700$ bi-weeky and attend community college and still living at home. Is Buying a 350z be too expensive to maintain at my age? Gas (my integra is about 38-40$ on 3.90$) ? another note, Right now I pay about $75 for insurance..

 

At my age, do you think I should wait?

I would like to see you in a Z, but you should contact you insurance agent first. The cost may be prohibitive.

 

If you can buy it cash-it has to be pristine. Gas and tires and insurance alone can be ridiculous. (provided you don't cheap out on any) only you can decide if $1400 a month is enough to live on. In cali on your own.....I'd doubt it. But it's your money and if you can find a good one with low miles-go for it. You won't regret it


Best of luck

Edit. Just reread and saw you stay at home. In my opinion freedom of home trumps freedom of cars.

 

My suggestion is to hold off. The Integra is a good, reliable ride and the Z is sure to shoot your insurance premium up. Get through college, get a better paying job and THEN consider buying a Z! The used car market is not going anywhere and you'll have a better chance of finding what you can afford in a few short years.

 

+1

Depending on your schooling situation and any plans to attend a 4 year, I would personally suggest saving that money towards school and other expenses. Yes, living at home is saving you a ton of money right now, but do you have any plans on moving out anytime soon? Having lived in CA for 18 years, I know living expenses are crazy. While the Z is a fairly easy vehicle to maintain, keep in mind the extra gas expenses and the extra bump in insurance at your age.

 

Also, the new Z should be out in the next year or so. It should be a great looking car.http://m.autoblog.com/2012/10/01/jay...0z-ask-nissan/

 

Thanks for the reply back. I read your opinion and I think I am better of holding off on the 350z. I think I will focus a little more on saving money this year and when the time is right I will get the z. If it's meant to be it will happen

 

I agree, I got things to worry about before getting a Z. I think I will focus on saving a little more money this year and still keep looking around for the z, if something good comes around and it's meant to be I will get my Z

 

Yes +1 on waiting. Like everyone said u will pay more for gas and your insurance will go up.
Also if u wait you can save more money and get a 07-08 hr or get a 370z.

 

Yeah insurance will be too much at moment. I decided to make three different funds; school expenses, living expenses (for the future), and car fund. Once I have solid funds for all three i will get my car then.

 

YOu should wait.. I bought my z right after graduating college and now want to sell to pay off my student loans.

 

Sounds like a good plan that you have there. Unless you can pay cash for the vehicle, I would at least wait until moving out -- that way you know exactly how much you can or can't afford. Good luck.

 

It's actually not that bad as far as expenses go. I'm 19 and currently attending college as a full time student. The biggest expense I could think of is an oil change really. I own a 03 touring model. Insurance might jump up though. Gas isn't too bad either, but that depends on how crazy you drive the car. I get a good 27 mpg driving easy and not rough.

 

How do you do it? How do you have the money for it? A job or parents help? I'm asking because I'm getting no help whatsoever just working

 

Keep what you have, finish school, establish a career and then treat your self to a reasonable priced car.

 

Establishing a career might be your first obstacle.

 

I bought my Z last June at 20 and, to be honest, I wish I didn't. I have a well-paying salary for someone my age, but a part of me wishes I had paid off my last car and been debt free. At this point in my life, I'd like to pursue other interests, finish school and get a part time job but the search has been extremely difficult. Why? Because now I have a car payment and more expensive insurance so I still need to make decent money to cover monthly bills.
Just finish school and get yourself in a position where you don't even have to make a thread to base your decision off of. That's when you should buy a Z.

 

Well said.

My 350Z was almost paid off before I decided to sell it -- I only had three more payments to go before I would have had the title in my hands. Instead, I woke up one morning and decided to buy a 370 (definitely an impulse buy). Don't get me wrong, I loved the car, but I wish I would have just kept the 350 so I didn't have a car payment. That money could have gone to so many more important things.

I learned my lesson.

 

Take the advice here. Be smart and keep your hard earned money...

My z is paid off but I would lose too much if I sold it. Once you factor in tax, and financing it's never worth it. Insurance for the z will be high based on your age and limited driving history, and credit.

Keep the Acura and drive it until the wheels fall off. Nothing beats no car payment...

I had my z for 3 years and never drive it because of winter. I LOVE it but it's really annoying to replace the tires every year because of how I drive.

 

Thanks, man. I decided not to buy the Z yet, I'm going to keep saving money and when the opportunity is right I will get the car. Just out of curiosity, how much do you pay for insurance at your age?