cant pull the trigger...

TheShoura · 06-13-2010, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Hey whats wrong with the Breaks??

Uhh..

forgive me for being so naive, but it was mentioned to me once upon a time that the Z had massive brake fade..

I searched but literally found nothing, so this is not true?

also, i'm not getting the references lol....

frost · 06-13-2010, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TheShoura

Uhh..

forgive me for being so naive, but it was mentioned to me once upon a time that the Z had massive brake fade..

I searched but literally found nothing, so this is not true?

There is nothing wrong with the brakes. /end

m4a1mustang · 06-13-2010, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

There is nothing wrong with the brakes. /end

Exactly. Only the breaks are fading.

frost · 06-13-2010, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Exactly. Only the breaks are fading.

Breaks are gonna brake, and haters gonna hate.

frost · 06-13-2010, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

Breaks are gonna brake, and haters gonna hate.

Also, gators gonna gate

TheShoura · 06-13-2010, 02:48 PM

Did I really just spell that wrong? or are you guys trolling me?

frost · 06-13-2010, 02:49 PM

Not you ;]

TheShoura · 06-13-2010, 02:49 PM

okay I was starting to freak out a little there rofl thinking i forgot how to spell :O

Nick911sc · 06-13-2010, 03:07 PM

lol i spelled brakes breaks oh well

TheShoura · 06-13-2010, 03:17 PM

well breaks do break and vice versa

but I think I've come down to weather or not my paperwork goes through for the loan and insurance

I ran by wells fargo to get a quote on an auto loan and will hear back Mon or Tues

VCuomo · 06-13-2010, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TheShoura

Ok so well to make a long story short, I drive my dads car right now and I want something of my own.. my current car is a VERSA, **** sucks to drive man, its so slow and boring

I've talked up about getting something sporty and my parents don't even want to help me buying something that expensive, they thing I'm stupid.. well... I'm 20 and I'm pulling in decent income.. I was initially going for a genesis coupe.. 3.8 track model would be nice and is fully loaded under 28k

However the 370Z seems so much more appealing for a couple reasons.. The Genesis coupe has a lot of problems.. If you search some of its related forums, they've got manual gearbox problems, the engine making crazy noises, and there's a general lack of aftermarket support for now (its increasing..)

I like the 370Z but I'm sure its had its fair share of quirks.. I see a lot about oil temp, but...is that it? I've gone through several different forum boards and all I see is 'if u drive hard get an oil cooler'... is that really it?

Also, I can't convince myself that the 370Z is worth the extra 8-12k its gonna cost me.. None of the dealerships have a manual 370Z... I want to test drive one before I finally decide what I want to get, yet nobody has a manual 370Z in stock...

For the features, I'm looking at Touring with Sport package.. I had a dealer offer me the 40th aniversary edition for like 36k... that doesn't make much sense, if they are rarer? Are these just glorified base models?

I'm in the works of getting quoted for the loan I would need to get this car, insurance is hurting though

You "cant pull the trigger" because you can't afford the gun...

BTW, your parents don't owe you anything. And there's the old saying "beggars can't be choosy", so who cares if what you drive right now is "slow and boring". Save your money, then buy what you can afford.

LunaZ · 06-13-2010, 03:22 PM

I typically drive in a "spirited" manner on public roadways and have yet to see my oil temps go above 220. And that 220 was while playing --- mph tag with a 350Z on the MD/DC beltways on a 90 degree day.

The day I experience higher temps or rev limiting, I'll order a cooler and you guys can say "told you so".
Until then, I'm not worried about it or eager to add more connections and possible leak points to my oiling system.

The brakes or breaks seem to work just fine for hauling the car down from brakeneck or breakneck speeds during spirited driving on public roadways.

SynchroRev is a worthwhile feature to have.

SMcK23 · 06-13-2010, 03:24 PM

I got a brand new 350z at 21 years-old and some of the insurance quotes I got were outrageous!

However, then I went to Geico and they were actually 1/3 of what other insurance companies were for me (Progressive, State Farm, etc.).

The reason being they do not categorize males as "youthful drivers" if they are under 25 years-old. I don't know what your driving record looks like, but mine was spotless (no accidents and no speeding tickets) and that is why they could do that for me.

I got quoted the same for the 350z as I did a Corvette z06 and a 2.5 Altima S...so maybe you can look into it! Good luck! I pay about $700 for 6 months!

Matt · 06-13-2010, 03:28 PM

ITT: Old guys that are made because a 20 year old can afford the Z.

@ OP: It's your money. Test drive the cars you're looking at and figure out if the extra money is worth the extra stuff. If you decide to go with the Z, definitely don't skip the Sports Package.

Dan37TZ · 06-13-2010, 03:38 PM

Hmmm... you're 20. Maybe you shouldn't be looking at $35,000-40,000 cars?

20 year old in a high powered rwd 2 seater expensive sports car? = insurance raping.

+ higher maintenance cost and fuel consumption.

I think your parents are very smart trying to talk you out of it. I even think a 3.8 Genesis is a bit much.

Have you ever thought about something along the lines of a new Civic Si? Those are fanstastic fun cars, FWD so it won't necessarily bite your head off if you make a mistake.

06-13-2010, 02:48 PM	#21 (permalink)
TheShoura Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 9 Drives: 07 Nissan Versa Blue Rep Power: 15	Did I really just spell that wrong? or are you guys trolling me? __________________ -siggd

06-13-2010, 02:49 PM	#23 (permalink)
TheShoura Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 9 Drives: 07 Nissan Versa Blue Rep Power: 15	okay I was starting to freak out a little there rofl thinking i forgot how to spell :O __________________ -siggd

06-13-2010, 03:17 PM	#25 (permalink)
TheShoura Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 9 Drives: 07 Nissan Versa Blue Rep Power: 15	well breaks do break and vice versa but I think I've come down to weather or not my paperwork goes through for the loan and insurance I ran by wells fargo to get a quote on an auto loan and will hear back Mon or Tues __________________ -siggd

06-13-2010, 03:22 PM	#27 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	I typically drive in a "spirited" manner on public roadways and have yet to see my oil temps go above 220. And that 220 was while playing --- mph tag with a 350Z on the MD/DC beltways on a 90 degree day. The day I experience higher temps or rev limiting, I'll order a cooler and you guys can say "told you so". Until then, I'm not worried about it or eager to add more connections and possible leak points to my oiling system. The brakes or breaks seem to work just fine for hauling the car down from brakeneck or breakneck speeds during spirited driving on public roadways. SynchroRev is a worthwhile feature to have. __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

06-13-2010, 03:28 PM	#29 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 41 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 19	ITT: Old guys that are made because a 20 year old can afford the Z. @ OP: It's your money. Test drive the cars you're looking at and figure out if the extra money is worth the extra stuff. If you decide to go with the Z, definitely don't skip the Sports Package. __________________ "Any man who can drive a 370z while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the Z the attention it deserves." Albert Einstein....modified.

06-13-2010, 03:07 PM	#24 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	lol i spelled brakes breaks oh well

06-13-2010, 03:24 PM	#28 (permalink)
SMcK23 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 191 Drives: Altima 2.5-want a Z! Rep Power: 16	I got a brand new 350z at 21 years-old and some of the insurance quotes I got were outrageous! However, then I went to Geico and they were actually 1/3 of what other insurance companies were for me (Progressive, State Farm, etc.). The reason being they do not categorize males as "youthful drivers" if they are under 25 years-old. I don't know what your driving record looks like, but mine was spotless (no accidents and no speeding tickets) and that is why they could do that for me. I got quoted the same for the 350z as I did a Corvette z06 and a 2.5 Altima S...so maybe you can look into it! Good luck! I pay about $700 for 6 months!

06-13-2010, 03:38 PM	#30 (permalink)
Dan37TZ Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 59 Drives: A Red Nissan Rep Power: 15	Hmmm... you're 20. Maybe you shouldn't be looking at $35,000-40,000 cars? 20 year old in a high powered rwd 2 seater expensive sports car? = insurance raping. + higher maintenance cost and fuel consumption. I think your parents are very smart trying to talk you out of it. I even think a 3.8 Genesis is a bit much. Have you ever thought about something along the lines of a new Civic Si? Those are fanstastic fun cars, FWD so it won't necessarily bite your head off if you make a mistake.

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