How do I convince my father

batman_4 · 02-24-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by shadyDR

My dad said that for graduation he's going to buy me a new car. I have fallen in love with the 370z. How do I get him to do the same? He said no americans casr and no more used cars. For some reason he doesn't seem to be too fond of Nissan. I think hes leaning towards Honda or Toyota. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

be glad he is buying you a NEW car already. if he didn't say what car do you want me to buy then there really is no right way to ask for a 370Z, its a hella of a car to ask for.

k.alexander · 02-24-2009, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by batman_4

be glad he is buying you a NEW car already. if he didn't say what car do you want me to buy then there really is no right way to ask for a 370Z, its a hella of a car to ask for.

chubbs · 02-24-2009, 04:16 PM

This is SUCH an easy problem to solve!

To show you the answer, let me take you to England, early 2004.....

My old car was being sold, so I needed a new one. My son said to me, "Why don't you get a 350z?" They were very new on the scene in the UK and I hadn't considered them at all. We started looking at pictures and reviews. The more I looked, the more I liked what I saw.

Soon I found that I needed to go for a test drive in one, so I arranged it.

We (my son and I) got in the car and drove around in it for about an hour. I have to tell you that I'd fallen in love with it within about 2 minutes - and the feeling's still the same after 5 years. (Yes, this is a love story!)

So.....

Show him loads of pics (put them on your wall, for eaxample)
Show him reviews (send him links online!)
Take him on a test drive asap (this will be the clincher). If your dad doesn't fall in love with the car he's officially a moron - and of course he's not, he's your dad!

Congratulations on your new car! (Get a black one).

Shortbus · 02-24-2009, 04:31 PM

Geez, A Z? I got an 8 year old Pinto Wagon.

nogoodname · 02-24-2009, 04:33 PM

before i got the G

I got a 20 years old Pontiac 6000 which i still have and love

g35300mm · 02-24-2009, 04:36 PM

i always found the best way to get what you want is to buy it yourself.... ?

nogoodname · 02-24-2009, 04:41 PM

ok....but whatever, the point is not to bring him down

his dad is buying him a car regardless.

Tell your dad that the VQ engines on the 350's and G35's were number 1 since it came out....lol....just dont mention whats the ranking with the 3.7L....lol

!xoible · 02-24-2009, 06:43 PM

you know what's ****** up... is when i bought my first car i had to convince my parents even tho i was paying for it 100% from my work and savings lol

u'll be fine, point out the shitty aspects of toyota and honda like they cant handle worth crap, will probably get u killed on the freeway coz they got no pull, etc..

m4a1mustang · 02-24-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by !xoible

you know what's ****** up... is when i bought my first car i had to convince my parents even tho i was paying for it 100% from my work and savings lol

u'll be fine, point out the shitty aspects of toyota and honda like they cant handle worth crap, will probably get u killed on the freeway coz they got no pull, etc..

lol! I told my dad about my plans to buy a 370 and next thing I know he's sending me all sorts of info on it. He'll find some articles and forward them to me... try to find good deals on it, etc. Just wants to be helpful.

Gotta love parents.

dad · 02-24-2009, 08:44 PM

Keep your current car. Bank the money(if possible) he would use to buy a new car for you. Work and save, buy it yourself.

zsport1 · 02-25-2009, 01:28 AM

Wish my parents would have bought me a car when I was a kid. I say take what they give you and be happy. Then get a job and earn your Z.

nogoodname · 02-25-2009, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by !xoible

you know what's ****** up... is when i bought my first car i had to convince my parents even tho i was paying for it 100% from my work and savings lol

u'll be fine, point out the shitty aspects of toyota and honda like they cant handle worth crap, will probably get u killed on the freeway coz they got no pull, etc..

i know that feeling, then when you buy it....for the 1st week...you feel bad

buyer's remorse really bites hard in that week......lol

Jasonviper · 02-24-2009, 07:12 PM

Man klds these days! Also like the above stated, I had to beg my parents to let me buy a new car that I was paying for with my own money! I know it sounds crazy but thats the truth. What you should do is just have your parents buy you a car with a good resale value(Honda, Toyota etc....) wait six to nine months when the 2010 is availabe take that free car that you got and trade it in so you can afford your Z and at least this way you can get away with saying that you bought your on Z.
But seriously dont pressure your parents into buying something you DONT need because what you need is a safe reliable car that gets you from point A to point B.

blacknbean · 02-24-2009, 07:19 PM

be happy with whatever you get. my parents never bought me a car :/

but if i was buying my kid a gift it definately wouldnt be a sports car. sometihng from honda or toyota sounds good seeing as how they dont make sports cars anymore lol

bkunzi01 · 02-25-2009, 01:48 PM

If your a responsible driver etc. maybe show him your in love with the 370 and then fall back to the 350z...the 08's are going for huge discounts right now. As for getting the 370 maybe hand him a suitcase full of "IOU's" for mowing the lawn and washing cars hahahaha

02-24-2009, 04:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
chubbs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Zeeland Posts: 1,046 Drives: 2016 370z Auto-Grey Rep Power: 7588	This is SUCH an easy problem to solve! To show you the answer, let me take you to England, early 2004..... My old car was being sold, so I needed a new one. My son said to me, "Why don't you get a 350z?" They were very new on the scene in the UK and I hadn't considered them at all. We started looking at pictures and reviews. The more I looked, the more I liked what I saw. Soon I found that I needed to go for a test drive in one, so I arranged it. We (my son and I) got in the car and drove around in it for about an hour. I have to tell you that I'd fallen in love with it within about 2 minutes - and the feeling's still the same after 5 years. (Yes, this is a love story!) So..... Show him loads of pics (put them on your wall, for eaxample) Show him reviews (send him links online!) Take him on a test drive asap (this will be the clincher). If your dad doesn't fall in love with the car he's officially a moron - and of course he's not, he's your dad! Congratulations on your new car! (Get a black one). __________________ . '03 Grey >>> '06 Black >>>'10 Silver >>> '16 Grey ^

02-24-2009, 08:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 27	Keep your current car. Bank the money(if possible) he would use to buy a new car for you. Work and save, buy it yourself. __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

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nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1766	ok....but whatever, the point is not to bring him down his dad is buying him a car regardless. Tell your dad that the VQ engines on the 350's and G35's were number 1 since it came out....lol....just dont mention whats the ranking with the 3.7L....lol

02-24-2009, 06:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
!xoible Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: west Posts: 245 Drives: some car Rep Power: 187	you know what's ****** up... is when i bought my first car i had to convince my parents even tho i was paying for it 100% from my work and savings lol u'll be fine, point out the shitty aspects of toyota and honda like they cant handle worth crap, will probably get u killed on the freeway coz they got no pull, etc..

02-25-2009, 01:28 AM	#11 (permalink)
zsport1 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: TEXAS Posts: 224 Drives: 300 Rep Power: 18	Wish my parents would have bought me a car when I was a kid. I say take what they give you and be happy. Then get a job and earn your Z.

02-24-2009, 07:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
Jasonviper Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 15 Drives: G37 Rep Power: 18	Man klds these days! Also like the above stated, I had to beg my parents to let me buy a new car that I was paying for with my own money! I know it sounds crazy but thats the truth. What you should do is just have your parents buy you a car with a good resale value(Honda, Toyota etc....) wait six to nine months when the 2010 is availabe take that free car that you got and trade it in so you can afford your Z and at least this way you can get away with saying that you bought your on Z. But seriously dont pressure your parents into buying something you DONT need because what you need is a safe reliable car that gets you from point A to point B.

02-24-2009, 07:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
blacknbean Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cali Posts: 37 Drives: soon to be 370z Rep Power: 18	be happy with whatever you get. my parents never bought me a car :/ but if i was buying my kid a gift it definately wouldnt be a sports car. sometihng from honda or toyota sounds good seeing as how they dont make sports cars anymore lol

02-25-2009, 01:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
bkunzi01 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY Age: 40 Posts: 66 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 187	If your a responsible driver etc. maybe show him your in love with the 370 and then fall back to the 350z...the 08's are going for huge discounts right now. As for getting the 370 maybe hand him a suitcase full of "IOU's" for mowing the lawn and washing cars hahahaha