FI vs New car

dimsler · 07-07-2013, 11:50 AM

I've barked up this tree for the last 2 years. I've learned two
things, both are money pits if you plan to mod them.

But the Z is dirt cheap in comparison.

In the end, **** happens, and if it does you'll be much happier in a Z, heres how I've done my math.

Blow your trans in your Z? $1500 form a wreckers, $7k for a built one, $12k for a quafi sequential dogbox.

Blow you trans in a GTR? $12k for a rebuild, $25k for a replacement if you blow the housing. Junkyard ones are hard to come by.

Blow your VQ37VHR? $2500 from a wreckers, $10k for a built 4.5.

Blow your VR38DETT? $15k from a wreckers, and built ones you won't really need unless you're joining the 1k hp club.

Same applies to suspension and brakes.

Unless you need AWD, the Z is lighter and cheaper in the long term.

07-07-2013, 11:50 AM	#34 (permalink)
dimsler Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 97 Drives: V36 Rep Power: 14	I've barked up this tree for the last 2 years. I've learned two things, both are money pits if you plan to mod them. But the Z is dirt cheap in comparison. In the end, **** happens, and if it does you'll be much happier in a Z, heres how I've done my math. Blow your trans in your Z? $1500 form a wreckers, $7k for a built one, $12k for a quafi sequential dogbox. Blow you trans in a GTR? $12k for a rebuild, $25k for a replacement if you blow the housing. Junkyard ones are hard to come by. Blow your VQ37VHR? $2500 from a wreckers, $10k for a built 4.5. Blow your VR38DETT? $15k from a wreckers, and built ones you won't really need unless you're joining the 1k hp club. Same applies to suspension and brakes. Unless you need AWD, the Z is lighter and cheaper in the long term.