Was looking to possibly buy a Shelby

murphman · 07-27-2011, 10:10 AM

But i have noticed a lot of z owners that have parted with their Z stayed in the nissan family and upgraded to a GTR. One of the locals is thinking about dropping his Z for a 2012

m4a1mustang · 07-27-2011, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by murphman

have yall had any thought in maybe going older like lets say early 2000's z06 and moding it a little? Maybe not a z06 but you know, something not new that can be had at a good price with potential that wont break the bank?

Honestly I just want a solid DD, which is why I was thinking about maybe a 335i or M3.

But I think what I'm going to do is just keep the 5.0 around for a while. I'll probably pull some of the mods off of it just to keep it more civil, because when it's stock it's actually a really plush and comfy daily car... and Sync is awesome.

FromG2Z · 07-27-2011, 10:31 AM

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wow,

thats crazy...

I ve also been thinking of getting into a civic or something so i can save for a GTR or porsche

test drove a little 09 civic dx with 20k on it for 13.5

am single now so allot has changed

Gabe.... just curious, per your sig, why was your 2010 Z lemoned?!?!?!?

GZ3 · 07-27-2011, 10:47 AM

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Gabe.... just curious, per your sig, why was your 2010 Z lemoned?!?!?!?

BAD oil consumption, almost 4 qt per 1k, no leaks, nothing. We went through this for 6 months straight where i would take it to the dealer, they would do the oil change, put tamper proof tape, and bring it back, sure as hell about 1qt left everytime. Thye gave me an option to replace the engine, or lemon it. The car was performing really bad

FromG2Z · 07-27-2011, 11:55 AM

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BAD oil consumption, almost 4 qt per 1k, no leaks, nothing. We went through this for 6 months straight where i would take it to the dealer, they would do the oil change, put tamper proof tape, and bring it back, sure as hell about 1qt left everytime. Thye gave me an option to replace the engine, or lemon it. The car was performing really bad

holy moly..... yeah that's crazy man. I hope mine is not like that. I'm monitoring mine real good now. So far, no consumption.

Sorry to hear about your predicament. No wonder you now have a Stang.

Does Lemon apply for how long after you bought the car?

kenchan · 07-27-2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Honestly I just want a solid DD, which is why I was thinking about maybe a 335i or M3.

But I think what I'm going to do is just keep the 5.0 around for a while. I'll probably pull some of the mods off of it just to keep it more civil, because when it's stock it's actually a really plush and comfy daily car... and Sync is awesome.

im not sure if 'solid DD' and 335i/M3 go together....

m4a1mustang · 07-27-2011, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

im not sure if 'solid DD' and 335i/M3 go together....

not enough charburger compartments?

kenchan · 07-27-2011, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

not enough charburger compartments?

that too, but i was thinking more in terms of reliability...

whoady4shoady · 07-27-2011, 01:28 PM

You guys are nuts! So much waste, no matter how you are sitting financially IMHO.

m4a1mustang · 07-27-2011, 01:30 PM

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You guys are nuts! So much waste, no matter how you are sitting financially IMHO.

Waste is what keeps the global fiat currency ponzi scheme alive. Debt = money.

ImportConvert · 07-27-2011, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Honestly I just want a solid DD, which is why I was thinking about maybe a 335i or M3.

But I think what I'm going to do is just keep the 5.0 around for a while. I'll probably pull some of the mods off of it just to keep it more civil, because when it's stock it's actually a really plush and comfy daily car... and Sync is awesome.

Really like the M3, but have you gone to the website and "built" one? Base price is very affordable--and then you tack on the bare-bones necessaries and BAM

m4a1mustang · 07-27-2011, 02:51 PM

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Really like the M3, but have you gone to the website and "built" one? Base price is very affordable--and then you tack on the bare-bones necessaries and BAM

Yeah, it adds up QUICK! I think I'd look to buy a used one if I was going the M3 route.

ImportConvert · 07-27-2011, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by whoady4shoady

You guys are nuts! So much waste, no matter how you are sitting financially IMHO.

I'm sure you "waste" money in my opinion, too.

Look at it this way, though. Me spending my money on things I want to buy, makes me smile. How is that a waste?

Do you think I am going to be laying in bed dying one day saying "Oh how I wish my bank-account were stronger right now and I had bought less of the things I desired in life. Woe is me for having purchased and enjoyed things when I could be laying here dying knowing that I had a massive nest-egg safely tucked away in my bank."

ImportConvert · 07-27-2011, 02:53 PM

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Yeah, it adds up QUICK! I think I'd look to buy a used one if I was going the M3 route.

NO kidding. I was pricing one, because it was cheaper than the Z06, but once I added on minor stuff, like the sport package (odd that M3 doesn't have it in base trim...) selective ride, and NAV (I'm not a NAV fan, but it's a BMW, it needs...). Long story short, "my" M3 came in at nearly $70K.

Jamaica · 07-27-2011, 02:54 PM

M3 is over rated. Had it for 6 months before the accident. All ou pay for it the BMW name and a status.. Oh your drivin a m3. It's quick but the z is more fun to drive and doesn't cost as much to upgrade compare to the m

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