Might get a 370z soon.... hopefully

NickTurnon · 07-11-2012, 09:33 PM

If you bought a 370z, at ($23-28k) you have to make over $1000 bucks a month. At 16 years old, working 40+ hrs a week, at minimum wage your looking at 1200 bucks before taxes.. That means no money left for savings, food, clothes, etc..

Wait a few years before you get a 370. Trust me- Take the 5 grand and put it down on a used $8-10,000 WRX or something and you'll still be the coolest guy in school

bigdog1250 · 07-11-2012, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by NickTurnon

If you bought a 370z, at ($23-28k) you have to make over $1000 bucks a month. At 16 years old, working 40+ hrs a week, at minimum wage your looking at 1200 bucks before taxes.. That means no money left for savings, food, clothes, etc..

Wait a few years before you get a 370. Trust me- Take the 5 grand and put it down on a used $8-10,000 WRX or something and you'll still be the coolest guy in school

+1

enkei2k · 07-11-2012, 11:33 PM

At 16, I agree with buying a used, 'slower' car. Like mentioned, used WRX, modded Civic, or hell even a 240sx with a stock swapped SR motor will be fast enough. I recommend the 240 because:

1 - it was my first car...at the age of 23. So I'm a bit biased.
2 - it's RWD, so you can get a feel for how they drive
3 - cheap buy/maintain. SR swapped 240s go for 6-7k on average. less if you're looking for a stock KA motor or the older body style.
4- It's a good platform to learn about cars. Everything is basic. No crazy electronics/gadgets
5 - still in the Nissan family

If you're insistent on getting a Z. Good luck, and

if/when you do.

07-11-2012, 09:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 35 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 19	If you bought a 370z, at ($23-28k) you have to make over $1000 bucks a month. At 16 years old, working 40+ hrs a week, at minimum wage your looking at 1200 bucks before taxes.. That means no money left for savings, food, clothes, etc.. Wait a few years before you get a 370. Trust me- Take the 5 grand and put it down on a used $8-10,000 WRX or something and you'll still be the coolest guy in school

07-11-2012, 11:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
enkei2k A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 6,365 Drives: '12 G41 B/S M6 Rep Power: 3718	At 16, I agree with buying a used, 'slower' car. Like mentioned, used WRX, modded Civic, or hell even a 240sx with a stock swapped SR motor will be fast enough. I recommend the 240 because: 1 - it was my first car...at the age of 23. So I'm a bit biased. 2 - it's RWD, so you can get a feel for how they drive 3 - cheap buy/maintain. SR swapped 240s go for 6-7k on average. less if you're looking for a stock KA motor or the older body style. 4- It's a good platform to learn about cars. Everything is basic. No crazy electronics/gadgets 5 - still in the Nissan family If you're insistent on getting a Z. Good luck, and if/when you do.