370z vs. snow

bvl · 11-14-2011, 05:13 AM

You are 22..and thinking about a 40K car that you want to modify, and then in the same breath you say you can't afford a beater? See the problem here.

Your priorities are not right.

Its just plain out stupid to not be able to afford downtime etc...when doing something like that. Its just plain stupid to expect to drive a fat tired RWD sports car as your only car in a region that will get consistent snow.

I suggest looking for a 09/10 used model and taking the 10K saved and finding a solid Subaru for your other car. Go non-turbo.

Insure that as your primary vehicle (it won't be too bad compared to a WRX or evo). Z is secondary car. If you mod Z, it breaks, you still have car to get to work etc...

At 22 you should be dreaming about the toys and buying/using something more practical while you establish yourself and grow into success. You can't have it all right away: that will typically lead to bad decision making.

- b

KillerBee370 · 11-14-2011, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bvl

You are 22..and thinking about a 40K car that you want to modify, and then in the same breath you say you can't afford a beater? See the problem here.

Your priorities are not right.

Its just plain out stupid to not be able to afford downtime etc...when doing something like that. Its just plain stupid to expect to drive a fat tired RWD sports car as your only car in a region that will get consistent snow.

I suggest looking for a 09/10 used model and taking the 10K saved and finding a solid Subaru for your other car. Go non-turbo.

Insure that as your primary vehicle (it won't be too bad compared to a WRX or evo). Z is secondary car. If you mod Z, it breaks, you still have car to get to work etc...

At 22 you should be dreaming about the toys and buying/using something more practical while you establish yourself and grow into success. You can't have it all right away: that will typically lead to bad decision making.

- b

Best advice yet

awkwardturtle · 11-14-2011, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bvl

You are 22..and thinking about a 40K car that you want to modify, and then in the same breath you say you can't afford a beater? See the problem here.

Your priorities are not right.

Its just plain out stupid to not be able to afford downtime etc...when doing something like that. Its just plain stupid to expect to drive a fat tired RWD sports car as your only car in a region that will get consistent snow.

I suggest looking for a 09/10 used model and taking the 10K saved and finding a solid Subaru for your other car. Go non-turbo.

Insure that as your primary vehicle (it won't be too bad compared to a WRX or evo). Z is secondary car. If you mod Z, it breaks, you still have car to get to work etc...

At 22 you should be dreaming about the toys and buying/using something more practical while you establish yourself and grow into success. You can't have it all right away: that will typically lead to bad decision making.

- b

Let me rephrase.. I could buy a beater, I just don't want to drive a beater around. I could keep the civic since it's fully paid off, but I have no desire to. And I'm not opposed to a used car if I can find one

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11-14-2011, 05:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
bvl Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: PA Posts: 362 Drives: MB Roadster (sold) Rep Power: 14	You are 22..and thinking about a 40K car that you want to modify, and then in the same breath you say you can't afford a beater? See the problem here. Your priorities are not right. Its just plain out stupid to not be able to afford downtime etc...when doing something like that. Its just plain stupid to expect to drive a fat tired RWD sports car as your only car in a region that will get consistent snow. I suggest looking for a 09/10 used model and taking the 10K saved and finding a solid Subaru for your other car. Go non-turbo. Insure that as your primary vehicle (it won't be too bad compared to a WRX or evo). Z is secondary car. If you mod Z, it breaks, you still have car to get to work etc... At 22 you should be dreaming about the toys and buying/using something more practical while you establish yourself and grow into success. You can't have it all right away: that will typically lead to bad decision making. - b