09' with 37k miles priced at 24k

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Touring? Nav? This isn't exactly the best car to learn how to drive manual on. If you're coming from a civic, expect gas to be a killer. Oil changes are $80+ (Nissan Ester oil). If you decide to mod the car, you have to get dual intakes, dual exhaust, wide wheels/tires. If you go full bolt-on, you won't make back in whp your money's worth since the engine is already very effiecient. In general, it's fairly costly to upkeep if it's your only car and you're just coming out of college (since there are many important things to save for in life). Really depends on how much your "good job" pays.

If it's going to be your only car, you'll also have to consider the daily compromises you'd have to make... you'll have to worry about scraping, parking away from people, LOUD tire noises, bumpy ride, lack of basic features (assuming '09 base+sport, there is no ipod integration, no heated mirrors, no bluetooth, no heated seats).

However, I do love the loudness, rawness, and sexiness of the car. The excitement I get every time I drive it is awesome. If you're willing to make the sacrifices and think this is a responsible financial decision, then you should get it (find a better deal though...).

I'd also like to recommend the GTI as it has more standard features, saves more gas, and is much more practical.

Good luck!

Edit: this is coming from someone who is one year from graduating college (got a job offer early, so already working full time), bought a new 370 at age 20 -> got into a accident (hit curb) -> leased GTI -> content with DD aspect of the car but is missing the z's stylish look and don't regret the decision since gas is so expensive nowadays.

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