Opinion: Keep my car or get new car??

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Old 08-19-2002, 03:32 PM
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Opinion: Keep my car or get new car??

I got a 97 Cl 2.2 that i really love. Its got couple scratches so i thought i would get a new paint job which probably will cost maybe 3-4 grand. However i'm also looking at the new infiniti g35 coupe. that car is slammin!!!!!! Should i save money and go with a new paint job or get a 275+ HP rear wheel sex machine??? but then again it does cost probably 30 grand. just wondering what you guys would do???
Old 08-19-2002, 04:08 PM
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dude paint jobs arn't that much look around and find the best price, i was planning on getting my old truck repainted b4 i sold it and i found a coupon on-line for a paint job that only cost like $275 if it cost 3-4 grand u got ripped!!!!
Old 08-19-2002, 04:25 PM
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$275??? that's like going thru the car wash only they use shitty paint instead of water. for a real paint job it will be a few grand
Old 08-19-2002, 04:28 PM
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Re: Opinion: Keep my car or get new car??

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Should i save money and go with a new paint job or get a 275+ HP rear wheel sex machine??? but then again it does cost probably 30 grand. just wondering what you guys would do???
Build a 275+ HP front wheel drive out of the one you have. Wont cost $30K and its a hell of a lot more classy than most.
Old 08-19-2002, 09:00 PM
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Call me a sell out if you like but i would get the fin. My mom has a Q45 and it is a really nice ride.

Oh dont get a $275 paint job
Old 08-19-2002, 09:21 PM
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Originally posted by strawberryclock
and i found a coupon on-line for a paint job that only cost like $275 if it cost 3-4 grand u got ripped!!!!
Hashahh ya foookin right! I would not let anybody touch my car with $275 in paint! Might as well take a dump on your car man.
Old 08-20-2002, 09:38 AM
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That shouldn't be a question, if you could afford the G35 GET IT. That shit is sweet. ver unique and classier car than our CL's

If you decide to keep your car, a full paint job should run about 2-3 thousand.. 4 thousand is abit much... $275 you might aswell use a paint and a roller
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i would get used 2gn CL type S it would run you like 22g's or so
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S2000 .... anyone...

i think that nissan is fudging the HP numbers on the 350Z/G35 cpe.
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I agree about the paint job. yeah 275 bucks aint gonna get shit for a paint job unless you go to "oh oh better get maaco" paint. i dont think they are fibbing about the HP numbers on the g35 coupe esp when you look at the nissan maxima's numbers. and have you seen the pics of the g35 coupe??? it is sweeeet. sure i could spend 20 grand and really supe up my cl but is it really worth it??? i mean it is already close to 5 years old already with 80000 miles on it. thanks
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get a new car. u will regret not getting a new car when u had the chance or keep saving up and buy a real nice car. later on u might find problems with the cl. with your new infinity you will have warranty and nothing to worry about. except payments. plus its fast and u can make it faster.
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That new Z is the hottest thing around..
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OK OK SO it was $275 to just do the touch up's not the whole truck my bad
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