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

n1ssan370z

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

SouthArk370Z

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

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n1ssan370z

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

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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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?

dP3NGU1N

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.

MarkGideon

Yep. At 16, even in areas of the country where insurance is relatively "cheap", it will be expensive for you.

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SgtGoldy

When I rolled the Z my insurance was much higher than it is now with my G37s

Dude, its your first car. From experience: Get yourself a nice fun cheap car. They are cheap to mod and cheap to maintain.

Our cars (Z's & G's) are expensive as FU** to mod. I just spent over 700 on just High Flow Cats. Get yourself out of school (highschool and if your smart College) and get yourself into a nice car once established.

Again only advice, take it/leave it. Im just some random guy on the internet so you don't even have to read what I just wrote


SIDENOTE: Tazicon... screw you. I wish I could own both my G and Z. Lucky Bastard!


QUICK EDIT: Something else I thought about. I learned how to control my car like a boss simply cause I was able to have fun with my old beater and throw it around. I use to take it into dirt and throw it around, which taught me how to control spin outs, over steer, etc. Seriously when you buy a Z your gonna drive like a grandma hoping not to mess it up (at least you should being young with a more expensive car). So you'll never really learn how to control it when its out of control. And trust me, your gonna wanna have fun and not worry about the dents and dings.


I hear a clean 300ZX calling your name man. If you can find a 240sx go for it. Just please for the love of God if your gonna mod them do it tastefully. Too many ricers running our good name/legacy into the ground.

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SouthArk370Z

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.

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