N/A 370z

JWillis72 · 12-18-2013, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

I still think it's irresponsible for parents to buy teenagers fast, expensive vehicles.

I live right near FGCU and there is a young man with a GTR in the apartments my son lives in. My son has seen him passed out in it a few times. I can't imagine why a parent would give their kid a rocket and send them of to go party at collage!

Chuck33079 · 12-18-2013, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JWillis72

I live right near FGCU and there is a young man with a GTR in the apartments my son lives in. My son has seen him passed out in it a few times. I can't imagine why a parent would give their kid a rocket and send them of to go party at collage!

Jesus. I bought my first new car my freshman year in college. It was a $19k 2 door Explorer with power windows. I thought that was over the top. I can't imagine having a $100k car at 18-21.

zeeder · 12-18-2013, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Jesus. I bought my first new car my freshman year in college. It was a $19k 2 door Explorer with power windows. I thought that was over the top. I can't imagine having a $100k car at 18-21.

Yeah, I work at the University here and there's a kid in a white GTR I've seen around a few times. I've also seen plenty of Porsches and other luxury cars.

JWillis72 · 12-18-2013, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Jesus. I bought my first new car my freshman year in college. It was a $19k 2 door Explorer with power windows. I thought that was over the top. I can't imagine having a $100k car at 18-21.

I would have killed myself with a car like that at that age!

theDreamer · 12-18-2013, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Jesus. I bought my first new car my freshman year in college. It was a $19k 2 door Explorer with power windows. I thought that was over the top. I can't imagine having a $100k car at 18-21.

Don't go to UH ever then....

Don · 12-18-2013, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

That's why I'm harping on driver education. I'd have been thrilled had I recieved something like a 370 when I was 17. I'd also most likely be dead. Unfortunately teens make bad decisions when driving, and in a fast car that can get you killed.

I still think it's irresponsible for parents to buy teenagers fast, expensive vehicles. Don needs to be the exception, not the rule. Drive like a responsible adult, learn to control the vehicle and for God's sake keep the car nice. You got a $30k car at 16. Take good care of it.

I respect what you're saying and I'm not the type to drive all hectic, I just honestly wanted mods to show off. I currently got stillen g3 intakes installed and alpine speakers, I'm only planning on doing body work from here on

Chuck33079 · 12-18-2013, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Don

I respect what you're saying and I'm not the type to drive all hectic, I just honestly wanted mods to show off. I currently got stillen g3 intakes installed and alpine speakers, I'm only planning on doing body work from here on

I'm not saying don't mod the car. Just leave the powertrain alone. Find a set of takeoff sport brakes. Get a diff. Mod the suspension when you can tell what needs to be modded by feel. Go nuts with stereo and interior/exterior.

Maduro · 09-22-2014, 08:34 AM

If that's the case then, go low get a nice set of tires and wheels, maybe carbon fiber hood and your done......Stay away from the performance mods !!!!

kenchan · 09-22-2014, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Maduro

If that's the case then, go low get a nice set of tires and wheels, maybe carbon fiber hood and your done......Stay away from the performance mods !!!!

wtf?

gbrettin · 12-18-2013, 12:51 PM

Uh ?

Holy · 12-18-2013, 01:44 PM

Just because someone is young and has a nice car doesn't mean their parent's bought it for them. I busted my *** to afford my 370z at my current age of 19. I bought myself a Camry (7k down, finance 7k) when I was 18. I saved up for a couple years for that 7k down payment.

After purchasing my first car I saved up all my money that I earned (50hours a week at work and being a full time student was ridiculous to say the least) and in 8months I completely paid off the Camry. After paying off my Camry I used it as a down payment for my 370, currently my payments are $200 a month and my insurance is $200 fully covered.

I'm privileged enough where the only bills I have in my life are for my car. I have a full scholarship at school and I'm still at my parents house, though I'm now saving up some money to rent out a place with a couple friends later next year.

XxACExX · 12-18-2013, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Holy

Just because someone is young and has a nice car doesn't mean their parent's bought it for them. I busted my *** to afford my 370z at my current age of 19. I bought myself a Camry (7k down, finance 7k) when I was 18. I saved up for a couple years for that 7k down payment.

After purchasing my first car I saved up all my money that I earned (50hours a week at work and being a full time student was ridiculous to say the least) and in 8months I completely paid off the Camry. After paying off my Camry I used it as a down payment for my 370, currently my payments are $200 a month and my insurance is $200 fully covered.

I'm privileged enough where the only bills I have in my life are for my car. I have a full scholarship at school and I'm still at my parents house, though I'm now saving up some money to rent out a place with a couple friends later next year.

You are not giving your parents credit where credit is due. The only reason you were able to save that money is because you are living rent free in your parents place. An expensive vehicle should make its way into your life when you have reasonably established yourself and are able to live independently of others.

Holy · 12-18-2013, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by XxACExX

You are not giving your parents credit where credit is due. The only reason you were able to save that money is because you are living rent free in your parents place. An expensive vehicle should make its way into your life when you have reasonably established yourself and are able to live independently of others.

I agree (hence why I said that I was privelaged in my previous post) , my parents deserve a huge amout of credit. I have no bills to pay so it gives me the opportunity to save up money.

I've told my parents and my friends that the purchase of my car is one of the most irresponsible things I could do, I completely understand that. My parents tried stopping me but the only person that could stop my ignorance was myself. At the end of the day I feel like I'm living a dream when I drive my car, I couldn't be any happier.

XxACExX · 12-18-2013, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Holy

I agree (hence why I said that I was privelaged in my previous post) , my parents deserve a huge amout of credit. I have no bills to pay so it gives me the opportunity to save up money.

I've told my parents and my friends that the purchase of my car is one of the most irresponsible things I could do, I completely understand that. My parents tried stopping me but the only person that could stop my ignorance was myself. At the end of the day I feel like I'm living a dream when I drive my car, I couldn't be any happier.

I can sincerely say that I never anticipated such an honest post from you but I am impressed to say the least. You sound very mature and wise for your age. I hope the future continues to treat you well and be safe out there :-)

Firebase99 · 12-21-2013, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by XxACExX

I can sincerely say that I never anticipated such an honest post from you but I am impressed to say the least. You sound very mature and wise for your age. I hope the future continues to treat you well and be safe out there :-)

I can sincerely say thats the gayest post Ive ever seen. As a vet youre trained, its SOP, MO, to degrade every noob, especially a grasshopper till they poop and quit!!

Ahh...ok, he seems cool. Dont you go crashing on me now.

12-18-2013, 01:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
Holy Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Florida Posts: 96 Drives: 6 MT 370z MB Rep Power: 13	Just because someone is young and has a nice car doesn't mean their parent's bought it for them. I busted my *** to afford my 370z at my current age of 19. I bought myself a Camry (7k down, finance 7k) when I was 18. I saved up for a couple years for that 7k down payment. After purchasing my first car I saved up all my money that I earned (50hours a week at work and being a full time student was ridiculous to say the least) and in 8months I completely paid off the Camry. After paying off my Camry I used it as a down payment for my 370, currently my payments are $200 a month and my insurance is $200 fully covered. I'm privileged enough where the only bills I have in my life are for my car. I have a full scholarship at school and I'm still at my parents house, though I'm now saving up some money to rent out a place with a couple friends later next year. NickTurnon likes this.

09-22-2014, 08:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
Maduro Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York Posts: 94 Drives: Nissan 2013 370z Rep Power: 14	If that's the case then, go low get a nice set of tires and wheels, maybe carbon fiber hood and your done......Stay away from the performance mods !!!!

12-18-2013, 12:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,301 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	Uh ?