I looked at the Z....$17.5 for my car = $370 per month...what do you guys think?
02-20-2004, 12:51 PM
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What are you going to do for the winter? Unless you have a beater it's not worth it. Sure the Z can be driven in snow with the proper tires... but that's not what it's meant for.
I'd say keep your Acura. If you really really want a Z, take your own advice and buy a low mileage used one. You'll save a couple grand and get the same car. Plus, I have a feeling you won't keep the car past 4 years anyway, so you'll never be out of warranty... so buy a nice used one and save some money. Buying a new car so often is a waste of $$.
I'd say keep your Acura. If you really really want a Z, take your own advice and buy a low mileage used one. You'll save a couple grand and get the same car. Plus, I have a feeling you won't keep the car past 4 years anyway, so you'll never be out of warranty... so buy a nice used one and save some money. Buying a new car so often is a waste of $$.
02-20-2004, 01:11 PM
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Lets be irrational about this.
Shoot first, ask questions later.
I'll be looking forward to the new pics of your car.
But serisouly, do what you wanna do, (buy it). Don't listen to us (buy it), cause we'll only get you in trouble (buy it).
Shoot first, ask questions later.
I'll be looking forward to the new pics of your car.
But serisouly, do what you wanna do, (buy it). Don't listen to us (buy it), cause we'll only get you in trouble (buy it).
02-20-2004, 03:04 PM
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There's some great advice here.
One of the reasons I decided to buy a CLS instead of the 350Z. I've had people in the back seat a total of 3 or 4 times in a yeara nad a half. If you can live with a 2 seater, go for it. They'll be times when you'll be in a minivan later in life wishing you had.
That's what the Acura dealer told me too. Where the heck are they 
JBean makes a couple of great points. Are you gonna want to drive the Z in the winter. I think that the CLS would compliment a full on sportscar like a Z, Z06, S2000, 911, etc. perfectly.
I think that the CLS is a great everyday car that can be driven in winter (fwd). If you buy a used 350Z, you can save quite a bundle. I've seen touring and track Z's going for $27K on dealers lots (with 9-13K miles).
If you buy and older used sportscar as a summer "weekend warrior", you'll still have the CLS to drive when you need a backseat or just want to cruise in style
Originally posted by Scrib
Can you live with two seats and an extra $150/month payment for several more years?
Go find a nice G Coupe 6mt.
Can you live with two seats and an extra $150/month payment for several more years?
Go find a nice G Coupe 6mt.
Originally posted by mantis23
The girls will take off their panties!
The girls will take off their panties!
Originally posted by juniorbean
What are you going to do for the winter? Unless you have a beater it's not worth it. Sure the Z can be driven in snow with the proper tires... but that's not what it's meant for.
I'd say keep your Acura. If you really really want a Z, take your own advice and buy a low mileage used one. You'll save a couple grand and get the same car. Plus, I have a feeling you won't keep the car past 4 years anyway, so you'll never be out of warranty... so buy a nice used one and save some money. Buying a new car so often is a waste of $$.
What are you going to do for the winter? Unless you have a beater it's not worth it. Sure the Z can be driven in snow with the proper tires... but that's not what it's meant for.
I'd say keep your Acura. If you really really want a Z, take your own advice and buy a low mileage used one. You'll save a couple grand and get the same car. Plus, I have a feeling you won't keep the car past 4 years anyway, so you'll never be out of warranty... so buy a nice used one and save some money. Buying a new car so often is a waste of $$.
I think that the CLS is a great everyday car that can be driven in winter (fwd). If you buy a used 350Z, you can save quite a bundle. I've seen touring and track Z's going for $27K on dealers lots (with 9-13K miles).
If you buy and older used sportscar as a summer "weekend warrior", you'll still have the CLS to drive when you need a backseat or just want to cruise in style
02-20-2004, 03:05 PM
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Originally posted by mantis23
Think about it, you could be rollin a Greddy TT 350Z in no time.
The girls will take off their panties!
You only live once. Do it!
Signed,
Devil's Advocate.
Think about it, you could be rollin a Greddy TT 350Z in no time.
The girls will take off their panties!
You only live once. Do it!
Signed,
Devil's Advocate.
02-20-2004, 03:53 PM
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1,75 in trade and you owe how much again? plus 370 a month for how many months?
02-20-2004, 04:53 PM
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If I had my own place.....then I could no for sure. I'm going to Vegas in 3 weeks....MAYBE...I'll hit a fat jack pot and be able to buy the Z and keep the CL. I;ve had this car for 40 months....maybe if I put the wheels on I'll like it again.
02-20-2004, 05:18 PM
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Originally posted by Nicky Pass
If I had my own place.....then I could no for sure. I'm going to Vegas in 3 weeks....MAYBE...I'll hit a fat jack pot and be able to buy the Z and keep the CL. I;ve had this car for 40 months....maybe if I put the wheels on I'll like it again.
If I had my own place.....then I could no for sure. I'm going to Vegas in 3 weeks....MAYBE...I'll hit a fat jack pot and be able to buy the Z and keep the CL. I;ve had this car for 40 months....maybe if I put the wheels on I'll like it again.
Yea, winter blues.....i experience the same. Hang in there man.......
02-20-2004, 08:09 PM
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Originally posted by Nicky Pass
winter blues....
winter blues....
please.....don't even act like that....you, shawns, nsxnext are the first ppl to post on this board. HERE IS MY CAR AFTER THE WINTER with pics of the same fuggin car we've seen a million times
02-20-2004, 09:42 PM
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nissan customer service is awesome. i have never had a problem. i even take my acura to the nissan dealership to ge teh inspection done. 1 it's only 12$ and 2 the nearest dealership(acura) is 2 hours away. and plus the havent fucked up any of our vehicles
02-21-2004, 01:43 AM
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Originally posted by Zapata
please.....don't even act like that....you, shawns, nsxnext are the first ppl to post on this board. HERE IS MY CAR AFTER THE WINTER with pics of the same fuggin car we've seen a million times
please.....don't even act like that....you, shawns, nsxnext are the first ppl to post on this board. HERE IS MY CAR AFTER THE WINTER with pics of the same fuggin car we've seen a million times
02-21-2004, 04:55 AM
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Originally posted by Crazy Sellout
$17,500 for your CLS? Dont you only have 24k miles?
Nicky, your car is basicly new, keep the acura!!!!
Stop making thread like these, cuz i know you wont give your car up.
$17,500 for your CLS? Dont you only have 24k miles?
Nicky, your car is basicly new, keep the acura!!!!
Stop making thread like these, cuz i know you wont give your car up.
it is one of the sweetist CL's I have seen...just keep it.
02-21-2004, 07:54 AM
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Nicky- I refuse to read anymore of your threads.... I will assume you will be considering at least 25 more cars within the next year...but when all is done...you'll keep that CL. 
02-21-2004, 10:32 AM
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Cost Drivers!!!!
Originally posted by Nicky Pass
Another thing that bothers me is my warranty is up in November....I like having a warranty.
Another thing that bothers me is my warranty is up in November....I like having a warranty.
just buy the extended warranty It's cheaper to keep the car you have, unless you are buying something of lesser value.
It seems you are trying to convince yourself into why you dont like the current ride and why the other one would be better.
02-22-2004, 03:49 AM
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Nicky,
You're in the same situation I went thru last year, around this time. I got offered 17K for my 2001 CL-P w/ 36K miles on the clock.... Needless to say I took it and ran.....
I LOVE my Z but, If I had kept my CL:
- I'm paying about $60/month more for the Z but now tacked on another year and a half of payments.
If I had the CL I'd probably be looking for a townhome/condo by now.
- Once and awhile I do miss the CL, They still grab my attention when I see one while I'm driving..... Miss all the luxuries, ie. SUNROOF, backseats, trunkspace etc......
OTOH,
- the Z is a VERY fun car and get all types of compliments and "stares" from it.... I'm constantly approached to chit chat 'bout it.
- Believe it or not, I'm paying about $20 less a month on insurance. There a few members on here that lowered their insurance too w/ a Z.
- Great package out the door. Performance, Cosmetics, etc. I have the mod itch too but there's nothing out there performance wise that's worth the money other than FI. If I do anything It's prolly gonna be the wheels and sound system..... Although the stock 18's still look decent to me.
I know the decision is ultimately up to you, but If I were in your shoes:
I'd save for a place...
OR
Get a used G35c, 95% of the fun of a Z but more luxuries......
OR
If you really like the Z, go for an enthusiast model.... You'll save about 2G's and put toward mods, there's a vendor on my350z.com that sells custome leather for $560. Alot of members have gone thru him and his work is A+..... From what I read, the Bose system in the Z is shit. And well, the 17's on teh Enthusiast model aren't too pretty but w/ the money you save you can get some HOT 19's.....
Hope that helps....
You're in the same situation I went thru last year, around this time. I got offered 17K for my 2001 CL-P w/ 36K miles on the clock.... Needless to say I took it and ran.....
I LOVE my Z but, If I had kept my CL:
- I'm paying about $60/month more for the Z but now tacked on another year and a half of payments.
If I had the CL I'd probably be looking for a townhome/condo by now. - Once and awhile I do miss the CL, They still grab my attention when I see one while I'm driving..... Miss all the luxuries, ie. SUNROOF, backseats, trunkspace etc......
OTOH,
- the Z is a VERY fun car and get all types of compliments and "stares" from it.... I'm constantly approached to chit chat 'bout it.
- Believe it or not, I'm paying about $20 less a month on insurance.
There a few members on here that lowered their insurance too w/ a Z.- Great package out the door. Performance, Cosmetics, etc. I have the mod itch too but there's nothing out there performance wise that's worth the money other than FI. If I do anything It's prolly gonna be the wheels and sound system..... Although the stock 18's still look decent to me.
I know the decision is ultimately up to you, but If I were in your shoes:
I'd save for a place...
OR
Get a used G35c, 95% of the fun of a Z but more luxuries......
OR
If you really like the Z, go for an enthusiast model.... You'll save about 2G's and put toward mods, there's a vendor on my350z.com that sells custome leather for $560. Alot of members have gone thru him and his work is A+..... From what I read, the Bose system in the Z is shit. And well, the 17's on teh Enthusiast model aren't too pretty but w/ the money you save you can get some HOT 19's.....
Hope that helps....
02-22-2004, 09:33 AM
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I extended mine for 5 years/100k for $1200... Just did it. (lol, had way too many problems to not extend it)
A house is on the top of my priority list. I'm going to get one in the next year. I'm sick of car payments... Plus my CLS is fine for daily driving.
Then I'll look until building my next car (hint hint http://www.premiercobras.com )
Good luck with the Z if you get it nicky!
A house is on the top of my priority list. I'm going to get one in the next year. I'm sick of car payments... Plus my CLS is fine for daily driving.
Then I'll look until building my next car
(hint hint http://www.premiercobras.com ) Good luck with the Z if you get it nicky!
02-22-2004, 05:33 PM
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Originally posted by Nicky Pass
Do you think they should give me more for my car?
Do you think they should give me more for my car?
should and will are two different stories.....better to find a private buyer if you are serious.
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