Son's newly bought 09 370Z 6MT

Econ · 06-28-2011, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

getting lost in the age of the owner is the price. What trim is it? 26.4 seems like it is not a very good deal unless the car has some packages...

yea 26.4 is not a good deal... i paid less than that for a NEW 7at touring.

Quote:

Originally Posted by shumby

i am 31 and drive like a retard.

whealy · 06-26-2011, 07:45 PM

RCK,

Been on lots of boards over the years. And every one responded the same way when a young man (never a young woman – guess they don’t drive?) gets a car they now covet. I guess everyone just remembers what they were like at that age.

As for the warrantee, do not buy from an independent provider. Check the records and you will see most suck in purchases then fold under bankruptcy leaving the buyers holding the bag. I assume Nissan offers one. That’s the one I would get. Keep in mind, that these are loaded with markup. So shop it around. Typically, you’ll find it for half what it retails for. It’s all about mitigating risk. So weigh that as you see fit. While no one wants to replace a powertrain, there aren’t hidden big ticket items in our Z’s (compared to dual clutch tyrannys per say) but you gotta know what you are comfortable risking.

I for one think it’s cool to have a couple generations of Z’s across the family generations. Just don’t let him call himself the new and improved model.! Enjoy.

jaedub · 06-26-2011, 07:51 PM

your son is a lucky fellow.

No you dont need extended warranty

Most dont use fog light. Im glad it didnt come installed.

No you dont need oil cooler UNLESS you're tracking/racing your car.

mikeSS · 06-26-2011, 08:59 PM

idk why every forum has to give people a hard time for getting a child a cool car. its a dream to have a "sick" car at a young age. whats the point of having a cool car when you 40+ whats the fun in that ? sure its nice. but a 370z is prime for college.

da mayor · 06-26-2011, 10:28 PM

there are ways to protect your kid now a days -- if you're worried about him speeding, install the new GPS tracking device into his car -- I sell probably about 15 of them a year from the dealership to new drivers. I wish I was fortunate back then but watching these kids these days obtain a new $30k+ car, I ask what bad economy are we living in?

McFrostyJ · 06-27-2011, 12:06 AM

I am old (39) and sometimes catch myself driving the Z like I am 18!

shumby · 06-27-2011, 12:26 AM

i am 31 and drive like a retard.

phelan · 06-27-2011, 12:43 AM

TongMan · 06-27-2011, 03:58 AM

Such parenting fail in here. Oh well. I'm getting the eff outta here.

dfarredondo · 06-28-2011, 01:34 AM

I got my first z when i was 16 i got five tickets within the first year of owning it, and i too was also a "responsible driver."

christian370z · 06-28-2011, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dfarredondo

I got my first z when i was 16 i got five tickets within the first year of owning it, and i too was also a "responsible driver."

Cool, and I have none. Your point?

butdamnbrian · 06-28-2011, 01:49 AM

buying a z for teenager says more about the responsibility of the parent than it does the kid, no?

lucky kid!

TongMan · 06-28-2011, 02:16 AM

^^^ 100% agree!! "lucky SPOILED kid!"

Brazilbro · 06-28-2011, 02:46 AM

Oh god, not this too young or not debate again.

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Synack · 06-28-2011, 09:02 AM

There's people of all ages that drive like retards.

I think this thread is damn near useless now, the OP had their mind made up BEFORE they started this thread and since an earlier page they haven't responded to anyone. I hope your son gets lucky and won't need the warranty. As for me, I have my good luck streaks and my bad luck streaks, and the bad luck streaks tend to include whatever car I'm driving whether I'm a good driver or not, and I am a good defensive driver.

06-26-2011, 08:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
mikeSS Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: MI Posts: 205 Drives: performance Rep Power: 15	idk why every forum has to give people a hard time for getting a child a cool car. its a dream to have a "sick" car at a young age. whats the point of having a cool car when you 40+ whats the fun in that ? sure its nice. but a 370z is prime for college. __________________ 11 GT 432WHP. 10 SS 460WHP

06-26-2011, 10:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
da mayor Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 313 Drives: #TheGoldenZ Rep Power: 16	there are ways to protect your kid now a days -- if you're worried about him speeding, install the new GPS tracking device into his car -- I sell probably about 15 of them a year from the dealership to new drivers. I wish I was fortunate back then but watching these kids these days obtain a new $30k+ car, I ask what bad economy are we living in? __________________ #TheGoldenZ [GTSPEC][RAVSPEC][AutoVisionNY][631Coatings vinylwrapped][Evo-R][SoFreshLifestyle][Intrack Tires][Project Mu][MXP][HempsteadAutoCollision][SNTRL]

06-27-2011, 12:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 45 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 237	i am 31 and drive like a retard. __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

06-27-2011, 12:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 39 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3407	__________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

06-28-2011, 02:46 AM	#14 (permalink)
Brazilbro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,131 Drives: Juke/240Z Rep Power: 849	Oh god, not this too young or not debate again. ( Click to show/hide ) __________________ Juke AWD/240Z SR20 08 Evo 10(Stage 2) SOLD Fastest Sport 6spd 370Z 11.8 @126.5SOLD Last edited by Brazilbro; 06-28-2011 at 02:50 AM.

06-26-2011, 07:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
whealy Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 40 Drives: 10 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 15	RCK, Been on lots of boards over the years. And every one responded the same way when a young man (never a young woman – guess they don’t drive?) gets a car they now covet. I guess everyone just remembers what they were like at that age. As for the warrantee, do not buy from an independent provider. Check the records and you will see most suck in purchases then fold under bankruptcy leaving the buyers holding the bag. I assume Nissan offers one. That’s the one I would get. Keep in mind, that these are loaded with markup. So shop it around. Typically, you’ll find it for half what it retails for. It’s all about mitigating risk. So weigh that as you see fit. While no one wants to replace a powertrain, there aren’t hidden big ticket items in our Z’s (compared to dual clutch tyrannys per say) but you gotta know what you are comfortable risking. I for one think it’s cool to have a couple generations of Z’s across the family generations. Just don’t let him call himself the new and improved model.! Enjoy.

06-26-2011, 07:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 306	your son is a lucky fellow. No you dont need extended warranty Most dont use fog light. Im glad it didnt come installed. No you dont need oil cooler UNLESS you're tracking/racing your car.

06-27-2011, 12:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
McFrostyJ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 80 Drives: 2013 Corvette Rep Power: 15	I am old (39) and sometimes catch myself driving the Z like I am 18!

06-27-2011, 03:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 716	Such parenting fail in here. Oh well. I'm getting the eff outta here.

06-28-2011, 01:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
dfarredondo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 2 Drives: Silver 2010 370z 6mt Rep Power: 15	I got my first z when i was 16 i got five tickets within the first year of owning it, and i too was also a "responsible driver."

06-28-2011, 01:49 AM	#12 (permalink)
butdamnbrian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 254 Drives: the ladies wild Rep Power: 16	buying a z for teenager says more about the responsibility of the parent than it does the kid, no? lucky kid!

06-28-2011, 02:16 AM	#13 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 716	^^^ 100% agree!! "lucky SPOILED kid!"

06-28-2011, 09:02 AM	#15 (permalink)
Synack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston Age: 37 Posts: 1,012 Drives: Sideways Rep Power: 17	There's people of all ages that drive like retards. I think this thread is damn near useless now, the OP had their mind made up BEFORE they started this thread and since an earlier page they haven't responded to anyone. I hope your son gets lucky and won't need the warranty. As for me, I have my good luck streaks and my bad luck streaks, and the bad luck streaks tend to include whatever car I'm driving whether I'm a good driver or not, and I am a good defensive driver. __________________ NO LONGER OWNS A 370 Turbo FR-S

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