Leaning towards a 370Z over an M3

the_student · 08-06-2009, 01:11 AM

I know some of you may think I might be crazy by even having a decision to make such as this. Let me first tell you that I am finally starting my first job out of college next month and although I will be making enough money for an M3 once I start working, I don't have money at the moment. Another thing is that I don't have car to get to work and so I need one before I even get my first paycheck. I don't want to get some little civic for like 5k either because I want to reward myself for graduating, passing state boards, and getting my first career job.

My parents are planning to help me get a car and I'll be taking over the payments once I start getting money which would be right away. The other reasons that probably is weighing against my decision to get the M3 is I want to have more money to help out my parents and there is a Z shop where I pass through everyday when I leave to go anywhere.

What a dilemma I have, haha. Kinda a good one I think though.

If I do get the Z, I can't wait to start posting and being part of the community. I have just been lurking for the past couple of months scoping out what mods I'm going to do to the car if I ever decide to get a car. Anyway, thanks for letting me post.

edeeZee · 08-06-2009, 01:34 AM

Live it up! Today could be your day or years down the road--your death.
Hell, why only a M3 or 370? These cars are peanuts. How bout a 997 turbo? You're a recent college grad, you must make lots of money at your first job?

Who cares about this precarious economy? I bet your expertise in whatever job you acquired is so rare that nearly no one can replace you; you're like a brain-surgeon, your services are in high demand and your pay is commensurate to your talent.

Additionally, why not move into a posh place that costs $3,000+ month? You deserve it buddy!

INSURANCE101 · 08-06-2009, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by edeeZee

Live it up! Today could be your day or years down the road--your death.
Hell, why only a M3 or 370? These cars are peanuts. How bout a 997 turbo? You're a recent college grad, you must make lots of money at your first job?

Who cares about this precarious economy? I bet your expertise in whatever job you acquired is so rare that nearly no one can replace you; you're like a brain-surgeon, your services are in high demand and your pay is commensurate to your talent.

Additionally, why not move into a posh place that costs $3,000+ month? You deserve it buddy!

I LIKE THE POSITIVE VIBE IN THIS GUY. KEEP IT UP

tommyguns · 08-06-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by INSURANCE101

I LIKE THE POSITIVE VIBE IN THIS GUY. KEEP IT UP

I've read many of his post and they are always so positive!

IMWEZL · 08-08-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by edeeZee

Additionally, why not move into a posh place that costs $3,000+ month? You deserve it buddy!

Man I pay $3K a month but its not posh

the_student · 08-06-2009, 01:42 AM

Haha...I'm not that crazy. Living with my parents to help them out. This is the only thing I really want to spend money on. I know you are being sarcastic but I will really be making great money as a Registered Nurse here in the Bay Area. http://allnurses.com/california-nurs...rn-368885.html
http://allnurses.com/california-nurs...al-361059.html

I'm in the medical field and had all my education paid by grants, so nothing to worry about with debts. Btw, if I could buy a porsche it would be a GT3 lol.

shabarivas · 08-06-2009, 02:24 AM

First off - take it easy guys lol... are you talking about a new m3? if you can afford that why not a GTR... if you are talking old m3 and you like the extra seats - go for it... if you care about performance and dont mind the 2 seats - get the Z...

Ideally you would drive both and decide - no other way

Bster · 08-06-2009, 02:30 AM

I would get the M3.

Practicality and performance rolled into one!

the_student · 08-06-2009, 02:38 AM

I am sorry if it seemed like I was trying to be like...oh I can afford this and afford that. I am just excited to finally have a chance at getting a car that I can get and worked hard through school to be where I am now.

Anyway, yeah I am talking about the new M3. It's been the car I've wanted since I was 10 and during the same time my cousin would take me out in his 280Z so I liked Z cars too. I dont want a GTR and even though they are such great machines, I want to drive a manual and I don't want to spend that much money. I doubt you can get a GTR for msrp [83k?] or below anyway. If I were to build an M3 to my specs it would be about 66k and I would try to get it through European Delivery. I don't care for the premium packages and other luxury items. Just M drive and a manual tranny.

I've driven my friends e46 M3 and I like it. The only thing is I want to buy a new car so that takes it out of the question....And that leaves me with the Z which is why I am leaning towards it. The only thing that isn't making me commit to it is that the M3 is one of my dream cars. I've driven the 350Z before and I like it and that's one of the reasons why I looked into the Z. I can't wait to get whatever I'm getting and its looking like the Z right now.

I won't regret whatever choice I make.

grahfz · 08-06-2009, 03:10 AM

would you be able to afford an apartment + the car payment + insurance? Gotta look down the road.
The loan is a commitment. You will TRASH your families credit if you fail.
And on a repo, they come get the car, auction it off well under value, and then sue you for the difference. I've seen it happen to two people.

And I'd much rather have a gt2 over the 3.

the_student · 08-06-2009, 03:26 AM

RN's really get paid well here in the bay area and you can see what a new grad would be paid on average from the links I put up. So I will be able to if it were to happen. But, I really don't plan on moving out unless I have to. Gotta help out the family first. I have my priorities.

I really just want a car that I've been wanting since I was younger and it happens to be the M and the Z.

grahfz · 08-06-2009, 04:56 AM

I understand the wanting a Z... I've had 5 plus a g35 coupe... and I just turned 27 last month. Plus a few other cars that I hated and an e39 528i sport package/manual.

BMW's are some of the best built cars out there, but you just pay so much for the power. And a couple of repairs starts looking like a down payment.

Honestly, I think you need to buy less car the first time around. Work your way up to the big payments, build your credit.

the_student · 08-06-2009, 10:56 AM

^^That is what I was thinking. I was just over eager to get an M since I can start working for it and all. I understand that I can still attain it but with time and be financially stable to where if something unexpected happens that I will be able to take care of it.

Thanks for that grahfz.

shabarivas · 08-06-2009, 11:03 AM

its a v8.... its not the same as the M you are used to

m4a1mustang · 08-06-2009, 11:16 AM

Do you have a 3-month review or something like that? I'd try borrowing a car until you know you're solid in the job.

08-06-2009, 01:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
the_student Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: bay area Posts: 522 Drives: '13 LE 4runner Rep Power: 17	Leaning towards a 370Z over an M3 I know some of you may think I might be crazy by even having a decision to make such as this. Let me first tell you that I am finally starting my first job out of college next month and although I will be making enough money for an M3 once I start working, I don't have money at the moment. Another thing is that I don't have car to get to work and so I need one before I even get my first paycheck. I don't want to get some little civic for like 5k either because I want to reward myself for graduating, passing state boards, and getting my first career job. My parents are planning to help me get a car and I'll be taking over the payments once I start getting money which would be right away. The other reasons that probably is weighing against my decision to get the M3 is I want to have more money to help out my parents and there is a Z shop where I pass through everyday when I leave to go anywhere. What a dilemma I have, haha. Kinda a good one I think though. If I do get the Z, I can't wait to start posting and being part of the community. I have just been lurking for the past couple of months scoping out what mods I'm going to do to the car if I ever decide to get a car. Anyway, thanks for letting me post.

08-06-2009, 01:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
the_student Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: bay area Posts: 522 Drives: '13 LE 4runner Rep Power: 17	Haha...I'm not that crazy. Living with my parents to help them out. This is the only thing I really want to spend money on. I know you are being sarcastic but I will really be making great money as a Registered Nurse here in the Bay Area. http://allnurses.com/california-nurs...rn-368885.html http://allnurses.com/california-nurs...al-361059.html I'm in the medical field and had all my education paid by grants, so nothing to worry about with debts. Btw, if I could buy a porsche it would be a GT3 lol. Last edited by the_student; 08-06-2009 at 01:55 AM. Reason: Didn't want to state how much I would be making and seem like I am showing off.

08-06-2009, 02:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
Bster Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 174 Drives: '09 PW Z34 Manual Rep Power: 17	I would get the M3. Practicality and performance rolled into one! __________________ TEIN Monoflex with EDFC \| H&R 20mm Spacer \| SPC Rear Camber \| HKS Hi-Power \| Berks High Flow Cat \| Stillen G3 \| EVO R Rear Diffuser \| Blacked out headlights \| Z1 34Row Cooler \| Z1 SS Brake lines

08-06-2009, 02:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
the_student Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: bay area Posts: 522 Drives: '13 LE 4runner Rep Power: 17	I am sorry if it seemed like I was trying to be like...oh I can afford this and afford that. I am just excited to finally have a chance at getting a car that I can get and worked hard through school to be where I am now. Anyway, yeah I am talking about the new M3. It's been the car I've wanted since I was 10 and during the same time my cousin would take me out in his 280Z so I liked Z cars too. I dont want a GTR and even though they are such great machines, I want to drive a manual and I don't want to spend that much money. I doubt you can get a GTR for msrp [83k?] or below anyway. If I were to build an M3 to my specs it would be about 66k and I would try to get it through European Delivery. I don't care for the premium packages and other luxury items. Just M drive and a manual tranny. I've driven my friends e46 M3 and I like it. The only thing is I want to buy a new car so that takes it out of the question....And that leaves me with the Z which is why I am leaning towards it. The only thing that isn't making me commit to it is that the M3 is one of my dream cars. I've driven the 350Z before and I like it and that's one of the reasons why I looked into the Z. I can't wait to get whatever I'm getting and its looking like the Z right now. I won't regret whatever choice I make. Last edited by the_student; 08-06-2009 at 02:44 AM. Reason: Grammatical

08-06-2009, 03:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
grahfz Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: atlanta Posts: 93 Drives: Touring/6/nav/sport Rep Power: 16	would you be able to afford an apartment + the car payment + insurance? Gotta look down the road. The loan is a commitment. You will TRASH your families credit if you fail. And on a repo, they come get the car, auction it off well under value, and then sue you for the difference. I've seen it happen to two people. And I'd much rather have a gt2 over the 3. Last edited by grahfz; 08-06-2009 at 03:19 AM.

08-06-2009, 01:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
edeeZee Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: s. cali, los angeles Posts: 627 Drives: 09 370z plat 6 speed Rep Power: 266	Live it up! Today could be your day or years down the road--your death. Hell, why only a M3 or 370? These cars are peanuts. How bout a 997 turbo? You're a recent college grad, you must make lots of money at your first job? Who cares about this precarious economy? I bet your expertise in whatever job you acquired is so rare that nearly no one can replace you; you're like a brain-surgeon, your services are in high demand and your pay is commensurate to your talent. Additionally, why not move into a posh place that costs $3,000+ month? You deserve it buddy!

08-06-2009, 02:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 915	First off - take it easy guys lol... are you talking about a new m3? if you can afford that why not a GTR... if you are talking old m3 and you like the extra seats - go for it... if you care about performance and dont mind the 2 seats - get the Z... Ideally you would drive both and decide - no other way

08-06-2009, 03:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
the_student Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: bay area Posts: 522 Drives: '13 LE 4runner Rep Power: 17	RN's really get paid well here in the bay area and you can see what a new grad would be paid on average from the links I put up. So I will be able to if it were to happen. But, I really don't plan on moving out unless I have to. Gotta help out the family first. I have my priorities. I really just want a car that I've been wanting since I was younger and it happens to be the M and the Z.

08-06-2009, 04:56 AM	#12 (permalink)
grahfz Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: atlanta Posts: 93 Drives: Touring/6/nav/sport Rep Power: 16	I understand the wanting a Z... I've had 5 plus a g35 coupe... and I just turned 27 last month. Plus a few other cars that I hated and an e39 528i sport package/manual. BMW's are some of the best built cars out there, but you just pay so much for the power. And a couple of repairs starts looking like a down payment. Honestly, I think you need to buy less car the first time around. Work your way up to the big payments, build your credit.

08-06-2009, 10:56 AM	#13 (permalink)
the_student Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: bay area Posts: 522 Drives: '13 LE 4runner Rep Power: 17	^^That is what I was thinking. I was just over eager to get an M since I can start working for it and all. I understand that I can still attain it but with time and be financially stable to where if something unexpected happens that I will be able to take care of it. Thanks for that grahfz.

08-06-2009, 11:03 AM	#14 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 915	its a v8.... its not the same as the M you are used to

08-06-2009, 11:16 AM	#15 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Do you have a 3-month review or something like that? I'd try borrowing a car until you know you're solid in the job. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!