Originally Posted by GSS138

25K is a nice price for that car. If they will take 23K grats. Buy it either way, not much diff in monthly price.

It's going to be a big change. Learning the new clutch will be the first obstacle. It's a not a zip around town and get the groceries car. You will think it lacks some "quickness" at first compared to an SI.

But it is an upgrade. You will know it instantly. Besides, we have the coolest forum members on the planet and you can come hang out with the cool kids once you buy it!

I personally feel under 50K there is not a better looking car-that's my opinion obviously. But if you want to do track days or a little bit of racing, it is a very fast car as well once you get over its learning curve and learn how it works. In the hands of the right driver on any given road course vs any other OEM car, it might be one of the fastest cars there is for < 40K.

Throw on an exhaust, CAI, and tune for ~4k and you have a 300 rWHP racing machine that wil turn people's heads and get you comments and questions.

Originally Posted by Justice97

1st you have to ask yourself, what will i gain and what will i lose.
You will experience an increase in fuel cost. You will have to buy more expensive tires. You will find yourself at the car wash more. These are just a few things you will lose. You will get compliments. You will have more power. You will ride in style. These are the types of things you will gain. That is it, it won't make you money, it won't get you a better job, it won't get you a degree.

Is it a chick magnet? lol I was getting girls in my ford Taurus, it's a car, YOU have to seal the deal.

What you have to ask yourself; are all of the things I will lose, worth what I will gain. For me it was a simple yes, no thinking necessary.

Think about it, they are not for someone to just jump in to, I am confident some regret buying them.

Peace out and make a financially wise decision, especially if you're young.

And the price is good at 25K, i think you might be able to walk out at 25k TTL, but not 23K. Worth a try if you do pull the trigger.

Originally Posted by fzgood

If you need convincing I would tell you to hold off until you feel more compelled.

Nothing wrong w/ saving money, but if you're worried about increased cost of fuel, tires, and other consumables, I would hold off on this sort of purchase.

Most of the people on this forum absolutely love the Z despite its flaws. If you have to drink some kool-aid to part with your money, I say keep the money.

That said, I love the Z, it demands just enough attention from me to make driving enjoyable. The chassis is incredibly stable and solid. There's no car I would rather have this side of $60k.