Would it be possible to get a nice 370z in my budget

Ziggyman · 03-09-2013, 08:49 AM

if you are paying for the insurance you should check on that before you decide. Your insurance could be as much as your car payment if this is your 1st car.

SouthArk370Z · 03-09-2013, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ziggyman

if you are paying for the insurance you should check on that before you decide. Your insurance could be as much as your car payment if this is your 1st car.

heehee When I bought my first brand new car (1979 Camaro Berlinetta), the notes and the insurance were within a few dollars of each other (~$200/month for each).

My how things have changed. I now pay ~$200/month to insure the Z, a pickup truck, and my house.

Ziggyman · 03-09-2013, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

heehee When I bought my first brand new car (1979 Camaro Berlinetta), the notes and the insurance were within a few dollars of each other (~$200/month for each).

My how things have changed. I now pay ~$200/month to insure the Z, a pickup truck, and my house.

So true, I'm paying my sons insurance for his WRX. He did Lincoln tech and saved me on the college tuition so I'll carry him for a while.

n1ssan370z · 03-09-2013, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ziggyman

if you are paying for the insurance you should check on that before you decide. Your insurance could be as much as your car payment if this is your 1st car.

Just in curiosity how much do you think insurance will cost for a 16 year old male with a 370z?

SouthArk370Z · 03-09-2013, 03:30 PM

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Just in curiosity how much do you think insurance will cost for a 16 year old male with a 370z?

If ya gotta ask, ya can't afford it.

n1ssan370z · 03-09-2013, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

If ya gotta ask, ya can't afford it.

Yeah cause I plan to spend 23000 dollars on a car and not buy insurance lol just a question

SouthArk370Z · 03-09-2013, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by n1ssan370z

Yeah cause I plan to spend 23000 dollars on a car and not buy insurance lol just a question

My point was that if money is a big concern for you, maybe a 370Z isn't your best choice. Not only are 370Zs not particularly cheap to buy, they are rather expensive to run and maintain.

If you drive like I did when I was 16, you'll get 15-18 MPG. And you have to use what passes for Premium nowadays (93 octane). If you do all your driving on the highway at 60 MPH, you might get 30 MPG - still a lot of high test fuel.

Even if you do your own oil changes, it ain't cheap. If you use Nissan's ester oil, it's downright expensive. If you don't have the equipment to DIY (not as easy as with most cars), add some labor to that.

Tires? You can get somewhat inexpensive tires, but they aren't going to be what you really want on a sports car. "Regular" tires for the Z are expensive. If you drive hard, they wear out fast. If you want high-performance tires, you better have deep pockets.

Let's hope you don't get in a wreck. Aluminum body panels are expensive. Even odds-and-ends like knobs, bezels, and such come at a premium.

The 370Z is a low-production car which makes performance parts expensive.

About insurance: I don't know what you'd pay, but it's going to be HIGH for a 16 yo in a sports car that is expensive to repair. I wouldn't be at all surprised if some insurers don't even want your business - you are statistically too big of a risk.

If you have the resources to afford all that (and more), then, by all means, go for it. It's a fun car to drive. I'm glad I got mine. Just be aware that, like most Big Boy Toys, they are money pits.

n1ssan370z · 03-09-2013, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

My point was that if money is a big concern for you, maybe a 370Z isn't your best choice. Not only are 370Zs not particularly cheap to buy, they are rather expensive to run and maintain.

If you drive like I did when I was 16, you'll get 15-18 MPG. And you have to use what passes for Premium nowadays (93 octane). If you do all your driving on the highway at 60 MPH, you might get 30 MPG - still a lot of high test fuel.

Even if you do your own oil changes, it ain't cheap. If you use Nissan's ester oil, it's downright expensive. If you don't have the equipment to DIY (not as easy as with most cars), add some labor to that.

Tires? You can get somewhat inexpensive tires, but they aren't going to be what you really want on a sports car. "Regular" tires for the Z are expensive. If you drive hard, they wear out fast. If you want high-performance tires, you better have deep pockets.

Let's hope you don't get in a wreck. Aluminum body panels are expensive. Even odds-and-ends like knobs, bezels, and such come at a premium.

The 370Z is a low-production car which makes performance parts expensive.

About insurance: I don't know what you'd pay, but it's going to be HIGH for a 16 yo in a sports car that is expensive to repair. I wouldn't be at all surprised if some insurers don't even want your business - you are statistically too big of a risk.

If you have the resources to afford all that (and more), then, by all means, go for it. It's a fun car to drive. I'm glad I got mine. Just be aware that, like most Big Boy Toys, they are money pits.

I agree with you and my brother is only 17 and his first car was a g35 coupe 2006 and bought with 35,000 miles on it for 23000 aswell, Do you think my insurance could cost almost the same or even more?

dP3NGU1N · 03-09-2013, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by n1ssan370z

I agree with you and my brother is only 17 and his first car was a g35 coupe 2006 and bought with 35,000 miles on it for 23000 aswell, Do you think my insurance could cost almost the same or even more?

Your cost should be higher because the 370z is an actual sports car and rated in a different segment for insurance agencies from a 2+2 coupe.

SouthArk370Z · 03-09-2013, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by n1ssan370z

I agree with you and my brother is only 17 and his first car was a g35 coupe 2006 and bought with 35,000 miles on it for 23000 aswell, Do you think my insurance could cost almost the same or even more?

We are not the ppl to be asking. Rates vary (a lot) depending on where you live. If you live in rural MO, your rates will probably be lower than if you are in St Louis or other large city. Call a local agent.

dP3NGU1N · 03-09-2013, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

My point was that if money is a big concern for you, maybe a 370Z isn't your best choice. Not only are 370Zs not particularly cheap to buy, they are rather expensive to run and maintain.

If you drive like I did when I was 16, you'll get 15-18 MPG. And you have to use what passes for Premium nowadays (93 octane). If you do all your driving on the highway at 60 MPH, you might get 30 MPG - still a lot of high test fuel.

Even if you do your own oil changes, it ain't cheap. If you use Nissan's ester oil, it's downright expensive. If you don't have the equipment to DIY (not as easy as with most cars), add some labor to that.

Tires? You can get somewhat inexpensive tires, but they aren't going to be what you really want on a sports car. "Regular" tires for the Z are expensive. If you drive hard, they wear out fast. If you want high-performance tires, you better have deep pockets.

Let's hope you don't get in a wreck. Aluminum body panels are expensive. Even odds-and-ends like knobs, bezels, and such come at a premium.

The 370Z is a low-production car which makes performance parts expensive.

About insurance: I don't know what you'd pay, but it's going to be HIGH for a 16 yo in a sports car that is expensive to repair. I wouldn't be at all surprised if some insurers don't even want your business - you are statistically too big of a risk.

If you have the resources to afford all that (and more), then, by all means, go for it. It's a fun car to drive. I'm glad I got mine. Just be aware that, like most Big Boy Toys, they are money pits.

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Ziggyman Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: North Shore Posts: 176 Drives: 11 SR Tour/Sport MT Rep Power: 12	if you are paying for the insurance you should check on that before you decide. Your insurance could be as much as your car payment if this is your 1st car.