Peking

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Details from when selling my car...

https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=236680


Yep sold the Z a couple of weeks back to that guy from NC.

Got to wait 21 days after the closing of that account before they send me the refund check (over paid amount that I will be using to pay off either my large credit card or my other card/loan).

Anywho, I researched and figured the 2007 Nissan Sentra 2.0 SL would be a good choice.

Priced at $19,015 (MSRP including Destination Charge) before tax/tag/title/etc.

The 2007 Honda Civic EX Sedan is priced at $20,105 (MSRP including Destination Charge) before tax/tag/title/etc.

And the 2007 Honda FIT $16,565 (MSRP including Destination Charge) before tax/tag/title/etc.

I was originally checking out the Honda FIT and Nissan Versa... But I wasn't to crazy about buying them with "upgraded packages" which bascially ended up putting them close to the same prices as the Nissan Sentra/Honda Civic top trim levels.

The Sentra is a 2.0 Liter 140 HP 147 FT-LBS...

While the Civic is a 1.8 Liter 140 HP 128 FT-LBS...

The Sentra has a 14.5 gallon tank, while the Civic has a 13.2 gallon tank.

Sentra gets 29 mpg city and 36 mpg hwy...

Civic gets 30 mpg city and 40 mpg hwy...

So not to shabby on the Sentra side since the sentra is slightly heavier and slightly bigger.

I bought the car back on the 16th, and after five days... I am very pleased, it is a very roomy and comfortable car.

Don't need the key to start the car, and I don't need the key fob to open/lock the doors which is also pretty cool.

Oh and also it has Bluetooth (which also the Civic didn't have), so when people car I don't even have to reach for my phone

Now friends keep trying to talk to me into buying another "project car" but truth is I am really done with it.

Instead I am going to enjoy the 2001 Suzuki SV650S as my fun ride

This week I will get my permit, insure, and register the bike so I can practice more before going back in for the license... And eventually when I can get off from work take the MSF course for more experience and learning.

And eventually I will be repainting the fairings (body panels), along with installing a new exhaust (since the current one is scraped up and tarnished).

So all in all, I really don't miss my Z too much, and I def. like not having to worry about stuff like I was with the Z













Sadly since I no longer own the Z, I most likely will be visiting less to this forum...

So I would like to thank Sharif@Forged, MIAPLAYA, Darren@Intensepower, and many others who have helped me along with making this forum very enjoyable to be apart of.

-Jonathan-

kwiker

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hahaha, just kidding. Your Z was cool, you can stay.

zand02max

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$20K for a Sentra, WTF?

Nice bike BTW!

Peking

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Haha, thanks mang


Muhaha yeah, I guess along with the Civic/Jetta over the years the price has been going up.

But I ended up getting the Sentra 2.0 SL at $16,900 before tax/tag/title/etc. So I walked out not feeling that bad on the down grade from the Z. Esp. when being completely legal, using regular unleaded, and freeing up a good amount of money that I can now start putting towards a nice house payment

Oh and you have a 2005 SV650S... Stock?

-Jonathan-

Ianmtx

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lol +1 on the WTF

zand02max

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Yeah, its stock other than mirror extenders, and frame sliders. Plan on upgrading the exhaust (not sure what I want) and I have to get rid of that ugly disgusting rear plate and replace it with a flush mounted rear fender eliminator kit.

http://www.holeshot.com/





I also have an issue with the bike it stays at WOT when started (had in storage for about 7 months) Have to take it in when I return home next month.

leemik

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damn everyone seems to be getting rid of their Z's lately WTF!!

fahrenheit350

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Interesting trend as I jumped boat as well and got an Altima. Going back to school so less time and money to spend on the Z.

Not a bad choice peking, at least you have a fun ride on the side.

gr?

It's nice being to own a car where you don't have to worry about where you park it, who you park it next to, if the car gets dirty, etc.

Personally, I don't enjoy driving front wheel drive vehicles. They suck the joy out of spirited driving.

zland

The price of that Sentra is close to what I paid for my 2003 350Z.

mindless_zombie

Well at least you stayed with Nissan so +1 for that.

I wasn't a fan of the new Sentra design but i'm warming up to it now. I wouldn't mind having one for a DD. I'm not so big on FWD but if it's for daily driving it doesn't matter. If I owned a Z it would be my weekend warrior so I wouldn't have to worry about it much.

Enjoy your new ride buddy.

Peking

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Really nice, I love the difference in your generation from the first gen.

WOT when started, I have to become more familiar with the second gen... Since the first gen. is carb'ed and you need to use the choke along with warming up before riding.


I think seeing from here and other forums that I visit... It happens, kind a like the Lion King's circle of life


Yeah man, thanks... And did you get the 07 Altima?


Wow, did you buy your Z used? Cause sadly for me I paid 25K for my 04 Z, and I got the Sentra 2.0 SL at $16,900... So if I could have gotten my Z at that price new, I would never consider getting rid of it LOL.


Yeah I really like Nissan, well I really like Honda too... So hence why my only two serious considerations were between the Civic/Sentra.

Also I agree as well on the styling, I wasn't feeling it... I was only interested in the features to price and what not. Though it now is starting to rub me as not looking to bad. Oh and def. not a fan of FWD after owning the Z but after long consideration I feel for the sake of saving money and stuff I can live with it...

Also thanks

azn_speedracer

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tight bike but for an extra 4 grand wouldnt you want your 350z? 20grand sentra 24grand kick as fast z

JETPILOT

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What did you get $ for the Z?

JET

azula

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that's cool i guess, it does have 3 times the spacial capacity of the z

Peking

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Naw, cause it isn't just an extra 4 grand... I also thought about insurance, gas, lack of versitility, etc.

Also after owning a 370+whp Z, a stock Z or anything else in that price range isn't going to cut it anymore for me... So if I got a EVO/STI then I would feel compelled to mod again.

So I guess that is what I really like about the bike, it seems really fast to me... And I haven't even gone faster than 35 mph yet


$24,000

Details are in my for sale thread, but basically I could have gotten more... But I wanted a quick sale, so I could quickly get my loan/credit cards paid off as soon as possible... Cause hopefully by next Sept. I will be enjoying myself in my own home


Yeah, very roomy inside. Decent leather, and not needing to hold my cell phone to answer/call/talk is great... I love using the Bluetooth feature

azn_speedracer

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So I guess that is what I really like about the bike, it seems really fast to me... And I haven't even gone faster than 35 mph yet

haha wait just wait your gonna be stunting like a daddy

Peking

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Oh no, no stunting for me... I have seen to many vids of what can go wrong, I will leave it to those who can pull them off

ZCARBANDIT

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sorry to see another one go.you have to do what you have to do.

charlie_rdstr_Z

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Why didn't you just get a used Sentra and have money left over for, let's say 10,000 tacos?