N/A 370z

edub370 · 12-18-2013, 10:44 AM

take it easy guys. we were all young once. just cuz he has a z doesn't mean he has to drive dumb.

here i was thinking that buying my z at 23 was young. props

Chuck33079 · 12-18-2013, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by edub370

take it easy guys. we were all young once. just cuz he has a z doesn't mean he has to drive dumb. here i was thinking that buying my z at 23 was young. props

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.

JWillis72 · 12-18-2013, 11:09 AM

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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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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....

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.

Eclipz · 12-18-2013, 08:09 PM

At the car meets at my university there are kids with McLarens and Bentleys so I couldn't care less if a 17 year old has a 370Z.

People who work for their car, even if its old or junk, enjoy it more and miss it more when its gone than a person who just got a fancy or expensive car from their parents.

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.

mag_black · 12-18-2013, 09:47 PM

Congrats on your Z. If you've worked this hard to afford a nice car, I have no doubts you will work even harder to achieve your other goals. Just be careful when driving.

Joepro · 12-18-2013, 10:00 PM

If I came home with a Z at that age I would find the locks changed...Even when I bought the 350z(age 24 ish) I was scolded by my parents(wasn't new either) and you should hear them with this one, they truly believe they screwed up somewhere in parenting because of how irresponsible these purchases are, but guess what, the 370 is my lambo, I think over a certain dollar amount it is stupid for a car, I respect a well done "poor mans" sports car properly modified over a high end production car. I dont want to be the 70 year old man driving his dream vette, that is pointless IMO. Do it while you're younger, at 17 or 19 if I had this car, oh the tickets I would have, hell I got in trouble with a 87 NA rx7!

Justice97 · 12-18-2013, 10:26 PM

I got my 1st Z at 18. It was a 5 yr old 83zx and she was sweet.

It was irresponsible, after just 2 weeks i started slipping. I found myself leaving the Nintendo controllers and actually leaving the house and working. Pickin up girls and going for "rides." Yep, it was the thug life for me. I didn't know what was gonna happen next. Months turned into years and the twisted turns I took led me down a life I didn't expect. I grew up.
It's a car not a crime.

to the OP
Gratz on the Z.

Don't do anything stupid and keep the speed on the track.

12-18-2013, 10:44 AM	#46 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 19	take it easy guys. we were all young once. just cuz he has a z doesn't mean he has to drive dumb. here i was thinking that buying my z at 23 was young. props NickTurnon likes this. __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

12-18-2013, 01:44 PM	#54 (permalink)
Holy Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Florida Posts: 96 Drives: 6 MT 370z MB Rep Power: 12	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.

12-18-2013, 08:09 PM	#56 (permalink)
Eclipz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Tampa Posts: 360 Drives: 06 Eclipse GS Rep Power: 11	At the car meets at my university there are kids with McLarens and Bentleys so I couldn't care less if a 17 year old has a 370Z. People who work for their car, even if its old or junk, enjoy it more and miss it more when its gone than a person who just got a fancy or expensive car from their parents. Joepro and XxACExX like this. Last edited by Eclipz; 12-18-2013 at 08:18 PM.

12-18-2013, 09:47 PM	#58 (permalink)
mag_black A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,400 Drives: 09 370Z MT6 Rep Power: 666	Congrats on your Z. If you've worked this hard to afford a nice car, I have no doubts you will work even harder to achieve your other goals. Just be careful when driving. __________________ fujimura ≠ abbeyRoadCompany ≠ fastIntentions ≠ motordyne ≠ avantGarde ≠ ecutek ≠ nismo ≠ stillen ≠ stoptech ≠ gtm ≠ spl ≠ carbonfiberelement ≠ stance™

12-18-2013, 10:00 PM	#59 (permalink)
Joepro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Athens ohio Posts: 1,213 Drives: Company car Rep Power: 33	If I came home with a Z at that age I would find the locks changed...Even when I bought the 350z(age 24 ish) I was scolded by my parents(wasn't new either) and you should hear them with this one, they truly believe they screwed up somewhere in parenting because of how irresponsible these purchases are, but guess what, the 370 is my lambo, I think over a certain dollar amount it is stupid for a car, I respect a well done "poor mans" sports car properly modified over a high end production car. I dont want to be the 70 year old man driving his dream vette, that is pointless IMO. Do it while you're younger, at 17 or 19 if I had this car, oh the tickets I would have, hell I got in trouble with a 87 NA rx7! XxACExX likes this. __________________ Swift\|Koni\|SPC\| FI CBE\|Z1\|Stillen\|Sbend\|Zspeed\|R/T Tuned\|523 whp\|458 tq\|10.5 psi\|SOLD Joepro's Journal\|Joepro's Boosted Performance Build \|Pittsburgh-Western-Pa-Ohio-Wv-Group

12-18-2013, 12:51 PM	#53 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,237 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 542172	Uh ?

12-18-2013, 10:26 PM	#60 (permalink)
Justice97 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: San Antonio Posts: 387 Drives: 11 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 15	I got my 1st Z at 18. It was a 5 yr old 83zx and she was sweet. It was irresponsible, after just 2 weeks i started slipping. I found myself leaving the Nintendo controllers and actually leaving the house and working. Pickin up girls and going for "rides." Yep, it was the thug life for me. I didn't know what was gonna happen next. Months turned into years and the twisted turns I took led me down a life I didn't expect. I grew up. It's a car not a crime. to the OP Gratz on the Z. Don't do anything stupid and keep the speed on the track. Vnismo370z and SterlingDrive like this.