Maybe I'm getting a little ahead of myself

ImportConvert · 03-26-2011, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by vgd

The problem is the financial institutions are stingy and say I have insufficient credit for a loan like that. What bull.

Best advice in the thread!

That's pretty much what I'm afraid of. Not sure I would want an older with 50k+ on it.

Why is there such a fluctuation of prices on the s2k? And the is there any variation in the 2004-2009 models?

By the way thanks very much for everyone's participation

Find a new institution. I financed my new 'vette with nothing but 2 paid off one thousand dollar loans, a 8 month old credit card, and a 2.5 year old line of credit in my history. Granted, I was low 700s, but that is seriously limited and low limit history. All they wanted was 10% down. Just look around someone will finance you unless you have seriously messed up along the way. I went through 1 bank and 2 CUs before I got financed. Work at it.

vgd · 03-29-2011, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

I have a 2005 S2000 and I'm getting my 2011 370Z on Monday. Can't comment much on the 370Z but the S2000 has been great. Mine is stock, never modified (owned it since new) and never had a single issue with it. Not the best daily driver that's where the 370Z will fit in.

Why don't you like the s2k for dd?

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Originally Posted by Gunzero

buy a car that you can afford to mod. that's the fun part about cars haha

Not really interested in modding just yet. Maybe exhaust to start. But I hear it's addicting

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Find a new institution. I financed my new 'vette with nothing but 2 paid off one thousand dollar loans, a 8 month old credit card, and a 2.5 year old line of credit in my history. Granted, I was low 700s, but that is seriously limited and low limit history. All they wanted was 10% down. Just look around someone will finance you unless you have seriously messed up along the way. I went through 1 bank and 2 CUs before I got financed. Work at it.

I'll have to talk to my bank and see. I was just declined for excessive delinquent credit history.. which has NEVER been the case.
Okay, maybe I did pay a $15 bill two days late...

Got my **** all worried after this one, though.

The c5 is a beautiful car and would be great if I didn't live in a shitty college town. Wouldn't be too practical.. although I live in a nicer area and work full time so I don't have to deal with a parking lot in which it's statistically proven that you are more likely to get an STD in this town than to find a parking space on campus on a weekday.

ImportConvert · 03-26-2011, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by vgd

A 370z is definitely in my future but maybe getting one now is too soon. I can afford the monthly payments but I think I would feel better with a cheaper car right now.

What are some other cars in the ~16k range? I've always wanted a "roadster" type car. I looked at the AP2 S2000 and that seems perfect. Although it doesn't seem to be easy to find a stock.. in my opinion any mods on that car make it borderline ricer. Also prices vary quiet a lot.

Thoughts?
Maybe other cars you guys may suggest?

S2000 or c5 Corvette. The c5 performs nearly identical to a 370z, albeit with not as nice interior. The s2k is a very well made car and fills its performance niche like nothing else.

ddanis60 · 03-26-2011, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

S2000 or c5 Corvette. The c5 performs nearly identical to a 370z, albeit with not as nice interior. The s2k is a very well made car and fills its performance niche like nothing else.

I had a c5 coupe for three years. It was wayyy more comfortable but then again i am 6'5. i loved the feel of the v8 and it got better gas milage then the z. but i didnt like how old it was getting and how many were starting to appear on the road as the c6 sold more and more. had a ton of room in it tho both driving and storage. being a part of the vette family was amazing if thats your thing.

all that being said.. i didnt like daily driving it when i had to. i dont think its very practical as a dd but i know a lot of people will disagree.

i drove a s2k for 6 months and as much fun as it was.. if your over 6'2, look for a different car. just saying..

was wanted to add my 2 cents..

ImportConvert · 03-26-2011, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ddanis60

I had a c5 coupe for three years. It was wayyy more comfortable but then again i am 6'5. i loved the feel of the v8 and it got better gas milage then the z. but i didnt like how old it was getting and how many were starting to appear on the road as the c6 sold more and more. had a ton of room in it tho both driving and storage. being a part of the vette family was amazing if thats your thing.

all that being said.. i didnt like daily driving it when i had to. i dont think its very practical as a dd but i know a lot of people will disagree.

i drove a s2k for 6 months and as much fun as it was.. if your over 6'2, look for a different car. just saying..

was wanted to add my 2 cents..

You made a lot of good points. The C5 is becoming "more pedestrian" and finding its way into highschool/freshman college kids hands more often.

However, the C5Z is the performance bargain of the century. Low 20's gets a nice one. High 20's, mint. The regular C5 is no slouch, running low 13's@105+ and pulling nearly 1G with good tires, brakes are good, and you're right, 30mpg on the highway is awesome for a 346ci V8.

Being a part of the 'vette community is nice. It's like an all-access discount card/source of inside info to all things relating to your car. Lots of cohesion to the community.

I plan on buying a C5 for my DD in a few years probably. I have been tempted to buy a clean C4 for a DD, but everyone has such bad things to say about those regarding durability, etc. and I love the LSX series like no other, so I will probably pass.

alb84z31t · 03-26-2011, 06:11 PM

You can buy a brand new camaro for around 16K, or 20K for a V8.

LMBmikeZ · 03-27-2011, 12:17 PM

find a nice 350 or g35 with the HR motor and you will have something nice (and reliable) to play with/mod!

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