370Z vs GTR whats the pros

VAUROS · 06-26-2012, 09:58 PM

Oh, and I got sick and tired of people that know NOTHING about the GT-R asking me why I got an AUTOMATIC instead of a MANUAL!

MMC Racing · 06-26-2012, 09:59 PM

There are a lot of ways to afford an expensive car.. You can:

1. Just kill it in pay
2. Save up a good DP, reducing payment to "reasonable" levels
3. Have all other expensives very low
4. Born into money/married into money

I did it with a combo of 1&2, but I have a friend who graduated into a high paying engineering job that did it with #3 by living with his parents for 3 years after college.

boomee · 06-26-2012, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacLean

I completely understand & agree with what you are saying here boomee. Having a really nice house is far more important & getting that equity too than spending $100k plus on a car. A house will always appreciate in time, but a car is a depreciating asset (99% of the time).

Now with that being said & I am going on a limb here that if money wasn't an issue as FairladyZ stated "if we threw money out the window", then most people would buy a high-end car & probably a GT-R over the Z. This is assuming that all your finances are in order, or taken care of (kids education, your/wife's retirement, house & etc). If your finances are not in order (or taken care of), then this would be a little be foolish. In order for me to even consider about spending $100k +- on a car I would have to be making $250k a year at least IMHO.

I honestly dont think I would maybe my perspective is a little strange. Dont get me wrong I would love to drive gtr (as well as a couple other cars nsx forester STI) but I dont think I would want to own one. I have a lot of family overseas and by there standards they think im wealthy ( dosent feel like it ) I just would rather do other stuff with my money. After being laid off and having to work crappy jobs just to keep my family a float I realize that some of the material things that are cool really dont mean much its a lesson Iwill never forget. I love cars and thats fine dont know if I would own themall I dont wanna worriy about my R8 getting a scratch or my LFA getting stolen. If things would be taken care of I can find more than enough enjoyment in the cars in 40 grand range. And if I buy used there are alot of cars I can buy (sheesh C5 zo6 at 17 grand is quite nice i just need to upgrade the interior and im set) If I must drive ferraris and GTrs and such I will go to one of those schools that let you drive them all and get it out of my system. Not knocking anyone for there choices just letting you know mine and how I think.

MacLean · 06-26-2012, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boomee

I honestly dont think I would maybe my perspective is a little strange. Dont get me wrong I would love to drive gtr (as well as a couple other cars nsx forester STI) but I dont think I would want to own one. I have a lot of family overseas and by there standards they think im wealthy ( dosent feel like it ) I just would rather do other stuff with my money. After being laid off and having to work crappy jobs just to keep my family a float I realize that some of the material things that are cool really dont mean much its a lesson Iwill never forget. I love cars and thats fine dont know if I would own themall I dont wanna worriy about my R8 getting a scratch or my LFA getting stolen. If things would be taken care of I can find more than enough enjoyment in the cars in 40 grand range. And if I buy used there are alot of cars I can buy (sheesh C5 zo6 at 17 grand is quite nice i just need to upgrade the interior and im set) If I must drive ferraris and GTrs and such I will go to one of those schools that let you drive them all and get it out of my system. Not knocking anyone for there choices just letting you know mine and how I think.

You are absolutely right. One actually seeing & being through some hardship will certainly be an eye opener. I agree that when one gets older he/she has more responsibilities, life changing events that goes on in one's life, then their actual needs/wants drastically change. I know that the more expensive the car is the more anal & paranoid one will actually be. I would be furious & probably be a Freak-out Freda with a high-end car driving on the freeway, or parking it somewhere.

LMBmikeZ · 06-26-2012, 11:17 PM

IMO when buying a car (especially sports cars) your employment should not be what determines if you keep it or get ride of it. If that is the case then this car is just outside your means and you should have looked into something more affordable. Or just save so that you own the vehicle.....

MMC Racing · 06-27-2012, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

IMO when buying a car (especially sports cars) your employment should not be what determines if you keep it or get ride of it. If that is the case then this car is just outside your means and you should have looked into something more affordable. Or just save so that you own the vehicle.....

Would you also say that no one should buy a house unless they could pay cash for it?

boomee · 06-27-2012, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

IMO when buying a car (especially sports cars) your employment should not be what determines if you keep it or get ride of it. If that is the case then this car is just outside your means and you should have looked into something more affordable. Or just save so that you own the vehicle.....

Dude has a point cash is king to quote the bible the borrower is slave to the lender (Proverbs22:7) thats alot of truth man

kenchan · 06-27-2012, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boomee

Dude has a point cash is king to quote the bible the borrower is slave to the lender thats alot of truth man

not in this day and age... borrower has more power than the lender...

m4a1mustang · 06-27-2012, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

not in this day and age... borrower has more power than the lender...

boomee · 06-27-2012, 11:23 AM

I disagree how does a borrower who owes someone money have more power prim example are credit cards. Explain your position please

kenchan · 06-27-2012, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boomee

I disagree how does a borrower who owes someone money have more power prim example are credit cards. Explain your position please

wow, you must live in a mansion and babied by your parents from the day you were born until now.

you are one lucky person.

real world: one borrows, some never pay back. who gets the bill? yep, you guess it.

m4a1mustang · 06-27-2012, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boomee

I disagree how does a borrower who owes someone money have more power prim example are credit cards. Explain your position please

Think on a much broader scale.

boomee · 06-27-2012, 11:37 AM

never lived in a mansion ( and dont want to) worked hard for everything I own. been laid of 4 times and currently work 3 jobs (underemployed). When you dont pay back there eventually consequences bad credit ect... I see it on the streets of DC all the time and I have hurt my own credit by not paying things back on time. Alot of people want what they want now and dont have the Patience to wait for it.I admit it I have done this in the past but these days if I dont have the money for it I wont buy it the only way that I would consider breaking that rule is in a medical emergency. Example my wifes car died at 200,000 miles I only had 3 grand so I bought a car from my cousin for 3 grand.

boomee · 06-27-2012, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Think on a much broader scale.

I am

kenchan · 06-27-2012, 11:41 AM

you sound like a smart and honest person, boomee.

06-26-2012, 09:59 PM	#107 (permalink)
MMC Racing Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 661 Drives: 2015 GT-R Rep Power: 17	There are a lot of ways to afford an expensive car.. You can: 1. Just kill it in pay 2. Save up a good DP, reducing payment to "reasonable" levels 3. Have all other expensives very low 4. Born into money/married into money I did it with a combo of 1&2, but I have a friend who graduated into a high paying engineering job that did it with #3 by living with his parents for 3 years after college. __________________ 2014 F150 Raptor, 2014 Mazda 3, 2015 Nissan GT-R

06-26-2012, 11:17 PM	#110 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	IMO when buying a car (especially sports cars) your employment should not be what determines if you keep it or get ride of it. If that is the case then this car is just outside your means and you should have looked into something more affordable. Or just save so that you own the vehicle..... __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

06-27-2012, 11:37 AM	#118 (permalink)
boomee Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Northern VA Posts: 29 Drives: sleepy forester Xt Rep Power: 13	never lived in a mansion ( and dont want to) worked hard for everything I own. been laid of 4 times and currently work 3 jobs (underemployed). When you dont pay back there eventually consequences bad credit ect... I see it on the streets of DC all the time and I have hurt my own credit by not paying things back on time. Alot of people want what they want now and dont have the Patience to wait for it.I admit it I have done this in the past but these days if I dont have the money for it I wont buy it the only way that I would consider breaking that rule is in a medical emergency. Example my wifes car died at 200,000 miles I only had 3 grand so I bought a car from my cousin for 3 grand. __________________

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Whats the best Short Throw Shifter for the 370z?	kdo2milger	Engine & Drivetrain	54	04-17-2018 12:17 AM
HELP!!! Whats wrong with my 370Z??	chrisguo0609	Wheels & Tires	9	12-09-2011 11:39 AM
whats a good price on a 09 370z???	jaxxx	Nissan 370Z Pricing / Ordering Discussions	26	05-26-2010 05:18 PM
Whats the Best Oil for 370Z?	chitown1863	Engine & Drivetrain	6	02-26-2010 10:10 PM
Whats up 370Z land!	Iceman	New Forum Member	6	02-02-2010 05:58 PM

06-26-2012, 09:58 PM	#106 (permalink)
VAUROS Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA-MD Posts: 36 Drives: 2011 Nissan Maxima Rep Power: 13	Oh, and I got sick and tired of people that know NOTHING about the GT-R asking me why I got an AUTOMATIC instead of a MANUAL!

06-27-2012, 11:23 AM	#115 (permalink)
boomee Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Northern VA Posts: 29 Drives: sleepy forester Xt Rep Power: 13	I disagree how does a borrower who owes someone money have more power prim example are credit cards. Explain your position please

06-27-2012, 11:41 AM	#120 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	you sound like a smart and honest person, boomee.