Which car to buy?

RoshDawg · 10-03-2011, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Z

whatever you do, dont get a 370z. you will regret it and trade it in for a evo or a mustang

Funny considering I traded the evo x mr for my z..

@OP you'll need AWD in ny for the winters

Brazilbro · 10-04-2011, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Z

whatever you do, dont get a 370z. you will regret it and trade it in for a evo or a mustang

or just get both

m4a1mustang · 10-04-2011, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Brazilbro

or just get both

Badass!

I will probably follow your lead, Brazil. I was thinking about trading in for a new 911 but what I really want is a 5.0 + 370Z Roadster.

Brazilbro · 10-04-2011, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

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I will probably follow your lead, Brazil. I was thinking about trading in for a new 911 but what I really want is a 5.0 + 370Z Roadster.

I was thinking for trading in the z for a gtr but thought why not have the best of both worlds without the High running cost. You should do it. The drop top would be sweet in the summer. Especially with fi

XLR8 · 10-02-2011, 06:02 PM

If by any chance money becomes an issue, I might stick with the Z instead of the 335i.
I'm 18 and soon I'm going to college, which I'll be commuting to. I can take public transportation in poor weather conditions and I'm not going to be driving anyone around since all my friends have cars too, unless I have to, like a girlfriend or sister.

Should I still get teh Z or nO?

Rone · 10-02-2011, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by XLR8

If by any chance money becomes an issue, I might stick with the Z instead of the 335i.
I'm 18 and soon I'm going to college, which I'll be commuting to. I can take public transportation in poor weather conditions and I'm not going to be driving anyone around since all my friends have cars too, unless I have to, like a girlfriend or sister.

Should I still get teh Z or nO?

You shouldn't leave it up to these knuckleheads. Test drive them.

kenchan · 10-02-2011, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by XLR8

If by any chance money becomes an issue, I might stick with the Z instead of the 335i.
I'm 18 and soon I'm going to college, which I'll be commuting to. I can take public transportation in poor weather conditions and I'm not going to be driving anyone around since all my friends have cars too, unless I have to, like a girlfriend or sister.

Should I still get teh Z or nO?

No. Use the bus and have your buddies give you a ride when needed.

bvl · 10-03-2011, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by XLR8

If by any chance money becomes an issue, I might stick with the Z instead of the 335i.
I'm 18 and soon I'm going to college, which I'll be commuting to. I can take public transportation in poor weather conditions and I'm not going to be driving anyone around since all my friends have cars too, unless I have to, like a girlfriend or sister.

Should I still get teh Z or nO?

18 eh? I retract my statement.

Honda Civic or Accord 4 door, or Subaru Impreza wagon (not a WRX/STI). A beater doesn't have to be ugly, but they are efficient, cheaper to insure, fit people, and if you smash something up lots of parts. You want something to fit all your stuff back and forth to school.

I see enough byproducts of rich parents driving 50K cars around campus here in PA (my wife is a professor at my alma mater). Even if you have bought the car with your own money, it sure does put off an image I think is less then flattering. If you are dumb enough to pay 40-50K for a car while going through school on your own dime, then you will leave school with an arse load of loans that will bury you financially for years to come.

10K in used car...bank 40K while at school while investing smartly, graduate, pay down large bulk of any loans and keep on truckin'

Just a few thoughts,

- b

SS66 · 10-03-2011, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by bvl

18 eh? I retract my statement.

Honda Civic or Accord 4 door, or Subaru Impreza wagon (not a WRX/STI). A beater doesn't have to be ugly, but they are efficient, cheaper to insure, fit people, and if you smash something up lots of parts. You want something to fit all your stuff back and forth to school.

I see enough byproducts of rich parents driving 50K cars around campus here in PA (my wife is a professor at my alma mater). Even if you have bought the car with your own money, it sure does put off an image I think is less then flattering. If you are dumb enough to pay 40-50K for a car while going through school on your own dime, then you will leave school with an arse load of loans that will bury you financially for years to come.

10K in used car...bank 40K while at school while investing smartly, graduate, pay down large bulk of any loans and keep on truckin'

Just a few thoughts,

- b

Agree. College car ends up door dinged scratches etc. By a reliable practical college parking lot driver. Impress your family with graduation and some money in your pocket. just a thought....

waaaasabi · 10-03-2011, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by XLR8

If by any chance money becomes an issue, I might stick with the Z instead of the 335i.
I'm 18 and soon I'm going to college, which I'll be commuting to. I can take public transportation in poor weather conditions and I'm not going to be driving anyone around since all my friends have cars too, unless I have to, like a girlfriend or sister.

Should I still get teh Z or nO?

Where in NY do you live?

Justin1686 · 10-02-2011, 11:05 PM

u gotta drive em all and decide whats going to be more important to you. do you care about having only 2 seats? i dont, i have a DD (Murano) that i drive when needed and during the winter. do you more luxury, hi bmw. do you want all wheel drive, hi g37x. unfortunately you gotta be in the driver seat urself and see. i test drove audi a5, the g37x, and the Z, and eliminated the g instantly, it just wasnt for me. you will have to do the same, don't have other people make the decision for you, let them guide you though.

XLR8 · 10-03-2011, 08:46 AM

Oh Forgot to say my parents are buying me this car. Those three cars were suggested by my parents. Also they wont let me drive any of these cars in winter, they each own a awd car so i can drive those

phohman · 10-03-2011, 09:01 AM

I'm looking for a new Family, are you my long lost brother!

11Thumper · 10-03-2011, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by XLR8

Oh Forgot to say my parents are buying me this car. Those three cars were suggested by my parents. Also they wont let me drive any of these cars in winter, they each own a awd car so i can drive those

m4a1mustang · 10-03-2011, 09:03 AM

335xi or G37x since this will be your DD. 370Z is only good as a DD in your climate if you have dedicated winter wheels and tires.

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10-02-2011, 06:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
XLR8 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NY Posts: 8 Drives: Cars Rep Power: 15	If by any chance money becomes an issue, I might stick with the Z instead of the 335i. I'm 18 and soon I'm going to college, which I'll be commuting to. I can take public transportation in poor weather conditions and I'm not going to be driving anyone around since all my friends have cars too, unless I have to, like a girlfriend or sister. Should I still get teh Z or nO?

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phohman Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Katy-Houston Tx. Age: 63 Posts: 124 Drives: 2012 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 16	I'm looking for a new Family, are you my long lost brother!