cant pull the trigger...

Trips · 06-13-2010, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname

Father May I?

nogoodname · 06-13-2010, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Father May I?

sure!

Trips · 06-13-2010, 09:53 PM

Thank you! Master....

fairladyZ34 · 06-13-2010, 09:55 PM

I bought my 370z on my 18th birthday almost a year ago in August and insurance originally quoted me $8000 a year, i obviously didnt settle for that and pay a whole lot less now

nogoodname · 06-13-2010, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by fairladyZ34

I bought my 370z on my 18th birthday almost a year ago in August and insurance quoted me $8000 a year, i obviously didnt settle for that and pay a whole lot less now

$8000!!!.... damn... that would have been robbery...lol

Trips · 06-13-2010, 09:56 PM

SkyZ · 06-13-2010, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname

$8000!!!.... damn... that would have been robbery...lol

haha and i thot 4000 was bad xD

fairladyZ34 · 06-13-2010, 09:58 PM

yeah i think it was Geico or Esurance that quoted me 8k, when i told them what car i had they didnt even know it was out yet

steveg78 · 06-13-2010, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

I think taking a crack at some members looking to make sure he would not get himself into financial problem, isn't a bad thing, Just goes to show that this forum isn't run by 18 yr olds..

Exactly. Us "older" guys can provide some useful info you know.

brakedrift12 · 06-14-2010, 01:26 AM

brother join the 40th anniversary club!!!! hell ye~~~ah!

sonic370 · 06-14-2010, 06:55 PM

The car is fine. Just don't drive it like you stole it.
Oil temp and brakes are not a problem.

As far as insurance goes mine went down figure that out?
went from a 05 to a 09 and insurance went down something
about new car discount.

LunaZ · 06-14-2010, 09:22 PM

Maybe I should move back in with my parents so I can buy the 599GTO I'm lusting after

nextbesthing · 06-14-2010, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by LunaZ

Maybe I should move back in with my parents so I can buy the 599GTO I'm lusting after

He said he lives by himself, no?

Cmike2780 · 06-14-2010, 11:06 PM

Most people think they are good drivers, but few really are, especially at 21 (no offense). The only way to be a good driver is with experience. Like motorcycles, you should work your way up and improve your skills before jumping into something this quick. If you grew up at a race track and took countless driving skill lessons, I would say go for it. Just know that if your personality is anything like most people who drive the Z, I doubt you wouldn't be tempted to gun in at stop lights. Every car has problems at some point, thats what warranties are for. Thankfully I havn't had any major problems so far other than the kicking the car into limp mode after some spirited driving (easily fixed with oil cooler). My front rotors warped slightly at around 11k miles, but they machined it for me under warranty.

Half your salary before taxes is a huge chunk and not something you should ignor if you plan on moving out of your parents in the next 3-5 years or even if you plan on doing some major mods. Insurance alone is about 2k a year and I have a clean record. I know this stuff is hard to hear, but unless you have unlimited funds, you should be carefull in making a decision this big.

In the end, its gonna be up to you and I doubt anyone here will change your mind. It seems like you've done your research pretty well, so I'm assuming all you really wanted was a push. Go for it if YOU really want it. It's your money and hard work!

Jordo! · 06-14-2010, 11:26 PM

1. You earn 3K a month (clear?). What do you do and how stable is the pay?

2. You claim that your expenses are ~1K a month... (really? That covers rent, utilities and food?) Okay, that leaves 2K x 12, meaning up to 24K a year... that does sound like a lot for someone in their 20's...

3. However, the car will cost you around 35-40K -- near as much or more than you earn. You can only just barely afford it... I'd look for something closer to 25K, which will still be a stretch, but at least if you lose your job you won't be sleeping in your new car.

06-13-2010, 09:53 PM	#63 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Thank you! Master.... __________________

06-13-2010, 09:55 PM	#64 (permalink)
fairladyZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,577 Drives: 08 G37S Black M6 Rep Power: 18	I bought my 370z on my 18th birthday almost a year ago in August and insurance originally quoted me $8000 a year, i obviously didnt settle for that and pay a whole lot less now __________________ From Z to G to BMW and back to a G! Nismo for life

06-13-2010, 09:56 PM	#66 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	__________________

06-13-2010, 09:58 PM	#68 (permalink)
fairladyZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,577 Drives: 08 G37S Black M6 Rep Power: 18	yeah i think it was Geico or Esurance that quoted me 8k, when i told them what car i had they didnt even know it was out yet __________________ From Z to G to BMW and back to a G! Nismo for life

06-14-2010, 09:22 PM	#72 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	Maybe I should move back in with my parents so I can buy the 599GTO I'm lusting after __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

06-14-2010, 01:26 AM	#70 (permalink)
brakedrift12 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: virginia Posts: 266 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z 4G M6 Rep Power: 15	brother join the 40th anniversary club!!!! hell ye~~~ah!

06-14-2010, 06:55 PM	#71 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	The car is fine. Just don't drive it like you stole it. Oil temp and brakes are not a problem. As far as insurance goes mine went down figure that out? went from a 05 to a 09 and insurance went down something about new car discount.

06-14-2010, 11:06 PM	#74 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 28	Most people think they are good drivers, but few really are, especially at 21 (no offense). The only way to be a good driver is with experience. Like motorcycles, you should work your way up and improve your skills before jumping into something this quick. If you grew up at a race track and took countless driving skill lessons, I would say go for it. Just know that if your personality is anything like most people who drive the Z, I doubt you wouldn't be tempted to gun in at stop lights. Every car has problems at some point, thats what warranties are for. Thankfully I havn't had any major problems so far other than the kicking the car into limp mode after some spirited driving (easily fixed with oil cooler). My front rotors warped slightly at around 11k miles, but they machined it for me under warranty. Half your salary before taxes is a huge chunk and not something you should ignor if you plan on moving out of your parents in the next 3-5 years or even if you plan on doing some major mods. Insurance alone is about 2k a year and I have a clean record. I know this stuff is hard to hear, but unless you have unlimited funds, you should be carefull in making a decision this big. In the end, its gonna be up to you and I doubt anyone here will change your mind. It seems like you've done your research pretty well, so I'm assuming all you really wanted was a push. Go for it if YOU really want it. It's your money and hard work!

06-14-2010, 11:26 PM	#75 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 417	1. You earn 3K a month (clear?). What do you do and how stable is the pay? 2. You claim that your expenses are ~1K a month... (really? That covers rent, utilities and food?) Okay, that leaves 2K x 12, meaning up to 24K a year... that does sound like a lot for someone in their 20's... 3. However, the car will cost you around 35-40K -- near as much or more than you earn. You can only just barely afford it... I'd look for something closer to 25K, which will still be a stretch, but at least if you lose your job you won't be sleeping in your new car. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it. Last edited by Jordo!; 06-14-2010 at 11:28 PM.

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