370z owners, what do you do about practicality?

shadow2k

Keep the Integra too, problem sovled.

I get the distinct feeling you still live at home though. Maybe think about getting your own place first. And at your age, you may want to think long and hard about getting that type of help from your parents. I mean, you're almost to the point of getting an AT instead of a MT due to guilt. That guilt can easily spill over into other areas, and will last for the next 6yrs of your loan if their names are on it.

ImportConvert

If OP still lives at home, I bet it already has. Sounds like its time to move out and make it on your own.

Jessobear

Listen to this guy. I really don't think you should be buying this car. You're 24, why don't you worry about moving out of your parents' house first? Then you can just bring girls back to your place, which trust me will impress them way more than any car you could possibly own. Not to mention the fact that you don't appear to be able to afford this car on your own. Unless you're in high school or college, your parents shouldn't be springing for your car, especially a completely impractical, expensive toy like a 370Z.

Also, if you truly live in NYC (which I'm assuming you don't), owning any car is going to be a total nightmare. Most people there don't own cars for a reason.

wdkwang

Yes, moving out first would be the more logical choice but I live in NYC and it's hella expensive. The car is something I see for myself, to fill that gap I been wanting to since 17. The drifting scene and taking it out to the track is what I'm into. The 6 years driving the Teg has been fine but it's falling apart. I graduated in the Spring and worked a few odd jobs since then. Competition is crazy here in Finance. But I'm expecting to be hired not too long from now.

Oh and yes, I do live in NYC, in Queens. I think what your thinking about is Manhattan, in which I would agree in not being able to justify a car. Manhattan is a nightmare to drive in, parking is rare and expensive before 9pm. I mainly hang around other boroughs, where cars are convenient to have. I take the MTA to Manhattan.