You sound like me back in the day. From experience i can say just wait and save your money. My parents gave me my 2001 v6 mustang vert as a high school graduation gift. It was my dads, so it was really just a hand me down. I was patient, worked while going to college, graduated after four years, had a job lined up, and purchased my 370z in October 2011 after graduating in April. I was able to put $22k down on a $34k car. Just save your money, you will NOT regret saving. All the while I was dating my future wife, which I married in march 2012.

What you WILL regret is signing up for 6 years of debt at age 16. By the time you've saved up your money the next Z or even the 50th anniversary mustang will be out and you can grab one of those used. Patience is a virtue. In the meantime, have fun customizing the stang, I know I did! (check my albums). Good luck!

Have you looked in to the FRS/BRZ? That might put your payments with a 5K DP right around where you want it to be. Don't let all the bashing on that car fool you, it's still a really nice car for what it is and any 16-17 year old should be more than excited about having a car like that. Besides, in high school, a car with a back seat (however small it may be) will serve you much better than a 2 seater.

If I find one I like for around 25k I might get it, but then again I might wait now until I save up a little more. Also, I don't show of or anything, lol. The main reason my parents even let have a nice car and like the idea of me having a nice car is because I am very responsible. I don't speed, I barely drink which is surprising for a 16yr old, absolutely don't drink and drive, I don't try to show off or anything like that. Shoot, I don't even mention my car to anyone unless they ask me first. Also, the big reason is because I am more mature and resposible than most 16 year olds. (might have something to do with being raised around girls?:confused:") I have even already graduated high school 2 years early and plan on starting college in the fall and I even plan on going to med school to be an anesthesiologist. So I'm for sure not gonna be an idiot if I get one, lol.

You are not normal. Not to stereotype or anything, but are you Asian?

Who are you trying to convince? Not us I hope? We're just screen names on a forum. What part of Florida are you in?

wow at 16 years old I was lucky to take out my dads diesel benz on a Friday night.

All the kids with nice cars back in the day at my high school were the wannabe stunnas who would show up at Del Taco thinking theyre the shiit revving on everyone.

"I dont even drink and drive" I found it kind of funny you said that... yikes

if you decide you cant afford a 370z, the s2000 is definitely a nice choice. Sold my s2000 to go to the 370z but i can say for sure that the S was a much more fun car. The 370z feels more like a mans car with grunt. The S was like a gokart but a very capable machine!

@Ackrite No I am not asian, I am white, lol. I just have my crap together cause I wanna do something with my life as quick as I can.

@bdavis89 Just wanted to put that out there since someone commented saying pretty much what most people usually say to a teenager that I will wreck it while showing off pretty much. And I'm in Gainesville.

@buddyz Yeah, idk why I put that in there off all things. Running off of 2 hours of sleep and was rushing to pick my mom up from work. Although, most of the people I know drink and drive so maybe that's why i put it in there, lmao.

Your 16, how do most of the people you know drink and drive O_o

Most people in high school I talk to do like after house parties and the parties I do go to.... let's just say the roads aren't safe, lol. Also, I mostly hang out with college students already so I mean what do you expect.

college can be misleading lol

Asher Roth - I Love College - YouTube

I was addicted to that song when it first came out. :tup:

+1

You should wait until u move out!

At 16, I agree with buying a used, 'slower' car. Like mentioned, used WRX, modded Civic, or hell even a 240sx with a stock swapped SR motor will be fast enough. I recommend the 240 because:

1 - it was my first car...at the age of 23. So I'm a bit biased.
2 - it's RWD, so you can get a feel for how they drive
3 - cheap buy/maintain. SR swapped 240s go for 6-7k on average. less if you're looking for a stock KA motor or the older body style.
4- It's a good platform to learn about cars. Everything is basic. No crazy electronics/gadgets
5 - still in the Nissan family

If you're insistent on getting a Z. Good luck, and :pics: if/when you do.