Need feedback on what to do with my NISMO

roplusbee · 03-01-2012, 03:34 PM

Z brothers and sisters:

So I am at a point where I need to make a move on a car that has back seats in order to facilitate a carseat, kids that need to sit in the backseat (by law), and or/both. I have been researching picking up a second vehicle, as well as looking at selling/trading the NISMO (I really don't want to do it though). Anyway, here it is:

Choice A:

Pick up a used SUV w/ 3rd row seating for maximum space for moving things and people/kids.
Pick up a Crew Cab pickup truck
Pick up an unmolested 240SX. That will allow me to accomodate kids and still have soome sportiness.
Pick up an economy sedan to serve as DD.

Choice B:

Sell/Trade the NISMO for a sporty sedan. Maybe a Maxima/M37 or Altima/G37.
Sell/Trade the NISMO for a G37 IPL.
Sell/Trade the NISMO for a Crew Cab pickup or SUV.

The sad part is that I am just about to finish up the epic-osity with my Greddy TT build and F.I. 3" TDX. I could always return it to stock and sell/trade, then either sell the parts or use them if I get a G37.

Fire away.............

ZMan8 · 03-01-2012, 03:47 PM

I say buy a used DD and keep the nismo for the weekends!

theDreamer · 03-01-2012, 03:48 PM

I would personally keep the Nismo, you have put in plenty of work and should enjoy it.
Shop around for a good used 4 door car that you feel safe in and your little will be safe in.

Gauge · 03-01-2012, 04:01 PM

You will lose money at this point by not keeping the Nismo.

roplusbee · 03-01-2012, 04:07 PM

Very true.............

ZMan8 · 03-01-2012, 04:10 PM

My scion dd costs me 200/month no money down. just something to think about. There are plent of new (more so 2-4 year used) that can be got for an afordable price and that will have room for a growing family.

ccdominic · 03-01-2012, 04:10 PM

I say go get a dd. You can always sell em later if u change your mind, but u can't get back ur tt beast if u sell! I think driving that baby when its all done will solidify your decision!

ZMan8 · 03-01-2012, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccdominic

I say go get a dd. You can always sell em later if u change your mind, but u can't get back ur tt beast if u sell! I think driving that baby when its all done will solidify your decision!

This!

Cmike2780 · 03-01-2012, 04:13 PM

Get a used or certified pre-owned sedan like an Altima/Accord/Camry which are relatively inexpensive to insure, great on gas and pretty safe. Not worth it to sell or trade in the Nismo at this point, considering the amount of money you probably put in already. SUV's or crew cabs are great for hauling furniture around, but if you're anything like me, its usaually once or twice a year that ever happens.

roplusbee · 03-01-2012, 04:35 PM

Thanks guys. I just needed to hear it. Just got off the phone with the lady and she laughed at me for creating this thread. She said that she would slap me for trying to sell/trade the Z because I would be unbearable afterward, lol! Guess I am going back to searching for another car..............

koffeegy · 03-01-2012, 04:40 PM

F**k it. I say get a 2012 Honda Civic HF Sedan - Official Site if you plan on buying new. You would prolly have to fill up once a year in that thing esspecially if you decide to go with a standard. LOL Seriously, I would look at either a used or new CIVIC... they make those with two doors too ya know!?! Plus you can mod them out if that is what you would like. I had a 1994 CIVIC coupe 5 speed. I could swear I drove from New Orleans, La. to Destin, Fl. and back on almost one tank of gas in that thing.

heebus · 03-01-2012, 04:45 PM

Give the kid(s) up for adoption?

Gauge · 03-01-2012, 04:58 PM

Probably the cheapest option right there.

roplusbee · 03-01-2012, 05:01 PM

lol

nismochiq · 03-01-2012, 05:49 PM

keep the NISMO you will regret it, but like an older SUV for the car seat, you will need your sanity

03-01-2012, 03:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 23	Need feedback on what to do with my NISMO Z brothers and sisters: So I am at a point where I need to make a move on a car that has back seats in order to facilitate a carseat, kids that need to sit in the backseat (by law), and or/both. I have been researching picking up a second vehicle, as well as looking at selling/trading the NISMO (I really don't want to do it though). Anyway, here it is: Choice A: Pick up a used SUV w/ 3rd row seating for maximum space for moving things and people/kids. Pick up a Crew Cab pickup truck Pick up an unmolested 240SX. That will allow me to accomodate kids and still have soome sportiness. Pick up an economy sedan to serve as DD. Choice B: Sell/Trade the NISMO for a sporty sedan. Maybe a Maxima/M37 or Altima/G37. Sell/Trade the NISMO for a G37 IPL. Sell/Trade the NISMO for a Crew Cab pickup or SUV. The sad part is that I am just about to finish up the epic-osity with my Greddy TT build and F.I. 3" TDX. I could always return it to stock and sell/trade, then either sell the parts or use them if I get a G37. Fire away............. __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

03-01-2012, 03:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 659	I say buy a used DD and keep the nismo for the weekends! __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

03-01-2012, 03:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	I would personally keep the Nismo, you have put in plenty of work and should enjoy it. Shop around for a good used 4 door car that you feel safe in and your little will be safe in. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

03-01-2012, 04:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 23	Very true............. __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

03-01-2012, 04:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 659	My scion dd costs me 200/month no money down. just something to think about. There are plent of new (more so 2-4 year used) that can be got for an afordable price and that will have room for a growing family. __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

03-01-2012, 04:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Gauge Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Madison WI Posts: 867 Drives: 2012 370Z Nismo PW Rep Power: 15	You will lose money at this point by not keeping the Nismo.

03-01-2012, 04:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
ccdominic Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 615 Drives: Built LS1/T56 RX7 FD Rep Power: 15	I say go get a dd. You can always sell em later if u change your mind, but u can't get back ur tt beast if u sell! I think driving that baby when its all done will solidify your decision!

03-01-2012, 04:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	Get a used or certified pre-owned sedan like an Altima/Accord/Camry which are relatively inexpensive to insure, great on gas and pretty safe. Not worth it to sell or trade in the Nismo at this point, considering the amount of money you probably put in already. SUV's or crew cabs are great for hauling furniture around, but if you're anything like me, its usaually once or twice a year that ever happens. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

03-01-2012, 04:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 23	Thanks guys. I just needed to hear it. Just got off the phone with the lady and she laughed at me for creating this thread. She said that she would slap me for trying to sell/trade the Z because I would be unbearable afterward, lol! Guess I am going back to searching for another car.............. __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

03-01-2012, 04:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
koffeegy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Covington, Louisiana Posts: 419 Drives: 2012 NISMO Gun Metal Rep Power: 14	Fk it. I say get a 2012 Honda Civic HF Sedan - Official Site if you plan on buying new. You would prolly have to fill up once a year in that thing esspecially if you decide to go with a standard. LOL Seriously, I would look at either a used or new CIVIC... they make those with two doors too ya know!?! Plus you can mod them out if that is what you would like. I had a 1994 CIVIC coupe 5 speed. I could swear I drove from New Orleans, La. to Destin, Fl. and back on almost one tank of gas in that thing. __________________ -Glenn 2012 NISMO Gun Metallic** #0015 Last edited by koffeegy; 03-01-2012 at 04:43 PM.

03-01-2012, 04:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
heebus Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 78 Drives: 12 Nismo 370z #0153 Rep Power: 13	Give the kid(s) up for adoption?

03-01-2012, 04:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
Gauge Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Madison WI Posts: 867 Drives: 2012 370Z Nismo PW Rep Power: 15	Probably the cheapest option right there.

03-01-2012, 05:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 23	lol __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

03-01-2012, 05:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
nismochiq Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 296 Drives: Hard Rep Power: 15	keep the NISMO you will regret it, but like an older SUV for the car seat, you will need your sanity __________________

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