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Old 01-10-2014, 11:29 PM   #1 (permalink)
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This is kind of a weird post. I became active on this forum whenever I ordered my car back in October (car should get here next month) and I have truly enjoyed the community you guys have created. I haven't been crazy active because I just don't have much free time, but this is by far one of the top two forums I have had the privilege of being a part of. So thanks for being a great community and making me still want to get a Z just to be involved here.

At the time I ordered the car it was perfect for my price range, not expensive, but definitely not cheap either. All in all it seemed like the perfect car for my first car purchase. However, my price range has elevated slightly and it is highly likely that it will drastically rise over the coming months and I am starting to have second thoughts because I am worried I will immediately want something like a GTR or something once I get to that point, despite having just purchased the Z. I know many of you have experience with cars like GTRs, R8s, 911s, etc. and I was wondering what your opinions on those cars are in comparison to the Z. I know obviously those are better cars than the Z, but would it be smarter to stick to my original plan and just wait a few years, or do you guys think it may be wiser to cancel my ordered car and lose the deposit, at least for a couple months so I have a better idea what I want.

I know that this is a decision only I can make, but input is helpful. I've talked to my parents, family members, and friends about this and I get all kinds of conflicting answers. However, none of them are really car people, so you guys may have a better idea about what I would be getting into if I did have something like a GTR or a 911 for my true first car.
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ok i know it may sound biased having been a former and hopefully future Z owner myself, but the one thing you always have to take into consideration is cost of ownership. Would a 911 or R8 or any other high end sports car be a good choice...of course! but the fact is over the lifetime of those cars they are going to cost considerably more to maintain than the Z is going to cost you, so just ask yourself this....am i going to be daily driving this car or is it going to be a garage queen. Also you have to take into consideration any unseen circumstances such as a loss of a job or some other financial burden and think about if you can still afford to make payments or keep up on the maintenance if that were to ever happen. In the end it's your choice what you decide to go with, the Z is a great car that's for sure, but if you think you can afford it, any of the other options are all really great choices as well.
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I'm assuming it will be a DD and you are fairly new to your job. I would go ahead and get the Z. If, in a few years, you want something else and still have the means to move up, go for it.

One thing that a lot of people forget to take into account is insurance. Call your agent and ask about the difference in insuring a Z and a GTR or 911. Since this is your first car, you are probably young and the cost of insurance for a sports car may surprise you.
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I'm assuming it will be a DD and you are fairly new to your job. I would go ahead and get the Z. If, in a few years, you want something else and still have the means to move up, go for it.

One thing that a lot of people forget to take into account is insurance. Call your agent and ask about the difference in insuring a Z and a GTR or 911. Since this is your first car, you are probably young and the cost of insurance for a sports car may surprise you.
Yeah, I am under 25 so insurance will be ridiculous. I do appreciate the advice, a lot of people forget about that. Originally this was going to be my daily driver, but currently I am looking at getting a Raptor, 4Runner, or Sequoia to be the DD and whatever car I get will be my fun car, so maintenance costs, etc. will not be as high. And I work for myself with numerous income streams, so I'm not worried about losing my income source unless the internet somehow disappears lol. Also if anyone has any recommendations on similar cars I am open to it. I haven't had much experience with cars like this beyond a buddy's R8 and my dads old 911. I may be overlooking a fantastic choice and not even realizing it.
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Yeah, I am under 25 so insurance will be ridiculous. I do appreciate the advice, a lot of people forget about that. Originally this was going to be my daily driver, but currently I am looking at getting a Raptor, 4Runner, or Sequoia to be the DD and whatever car I get will be my fun car, so maintenance costs, etc. will not be as high. And I work for myself with numerous income streams, so I'm not worried about losing my income source unless the internet somehow disappears lol. Also if anyone has any recommendations on similar cars I am open to it. I haven't had much experience with cars like this beyond a buddy's R8 and my dads old 911. I may be overlooking a fantastic choice and not even realizing it.

well if you are looking at it as a secondary fun car to mess around with on the weekends then you may want to hold off for a bit longer as there are lots of new choices set to come out on the market within the next couple of years. heck the next generation Z by all accounts is set to be coming out in 2015 as a 2016 model and who knows what that has in store for us.
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Ahhhh, if you can comfortably afford a GTR or 911, plus maintenance, youre in the wrong forum. I love my Z34, but c'mon a 911 or GTR? Forget about it....
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I personally would get the z still. If you want more power then get a turbo kit installed. The z car's don't need very much to compete with GTR, 911, Ect.

If your not the type of person that likes to modify car's then maybe look into the GTR ect.. Just remember how much more simple maintain will cost.
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Unless you have some serious confidence that the recent income raise you mentioned will last long enough to eventually pay off the car, cover insurance, upkeep, etc., I'd get the Z and put the rest in the bank for now.

In short, get what you can honestly afford while thinking ahead a bit and being able to still make ends comfortably meet.
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A new Z will still cost less than a pre owned Porsche.
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I personally would get the z still. If you want more power then get a turbo kit installed. The z car's don't need very much to compete with GTR, 911, Ect.

If your not the type of person that likes to modify car's then maybe look into the GTR ect.. Just remember how much more simple maintain will cost.
Yeah, that is true that is another option I was considering, just going nuts with the engine mods to the Z. Actually this is the most likely option for now.

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Unless you have some serious confidence that the recent income raise you mentioned will last long enough to eventually pay off the car, cover insurance, upkeep, etc., I'd get the Z and put the rest in the bank for now.

In short, get what you can honestly afford while thinking ahead a bit and being able to still make ends comfortably meet.
Well I can comfortably afford them now, I'm just trying to set a rule for myself that I won't spend more than two months of income on any one car, and I'm close but just won't be at the point for another month or so. The obvious smarter choice is to just get the Z like you said, and the rational part of me says to go that way, but it is also telling me that I may end up selling it two months down the road and getting a GTR then and I then I'll be frustrated that I hadn't just waited and lost $3-4k on the Z for no real reason

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That's true, but I'm buying a new car whatever I get.

Another option I am considering is possibly trying to buy a 6MT instead of the auto. I ordered the 7AT because at the time I thought it would be my only car for a year or so, however I have always wanted to make a Z track car in the future. If i can negotiate it with the dealer I may try and get a 6MT instead and drive that for a couple months, then get whatever I want and focus on building the Z into a dedicated track car over the next year or so. Any of you guys have experience using a Z for that purpose?
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Get the z so u can chill with us dallas people at car and coffe meets , etc. lol . The z is a great sports car and think u will love it but if u think u will want something faster then u might as well cancel and look into something like cayman s. Double cost of z but better performance , materials, and seem to be in same kinda niche.

On a sidenote, wanna be my mentor so I can start having to make these decisions.
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I'd say test drive the cars you mentioned. It's not going to be a fair comparison but at least you'll know what you'd be getting yourself into. PM me if you have any questions about the GT-R. I'm also on the GTR LIFE forums. Fantastic forum and full of knowledge. GT-R...hands down more bang for your buck!
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Owned a Z and I test drove a GTR, R8 and 911 turbo. Ending up buying the 911

911 wins hands down in terms of driving pleasure and balance between comfort and sportiness
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