Would it be possible to get a nice 370z in my budget
 

So I am looking forward to get a Nissan 370z for my first car but I got a budget and was wondering if I could get a good one in my budget

My budget is around 23000

Yes. As long as you are willing to make some sacrifices.

What would these sacrifices be? Any major sacrifices?

Older model, higher mileage, probably not with an extended warranty, trim options (sport, touring). Just all depends, if you do a private sale you could probably talk someone down around that range but will take some work. Good luck!

you could put 23K and get whatever you wanted for a used one? you could find a low mileage one and only have to finance about 5-8k. I'm assuming of course you have a steady source of income and you have checked how much it cost to insure a youngster driving a 370z?

I noticed.u said its ur first car. None of my business but just a little advice (assuming u could get it within budget) to go test drive and make sure ur comfortable cuz this thing is one b!tch with blind spots, hard to get used at first when switch from a sedan or something

if you are paying for the insurance you should check on that before you decide. Your insurance could be as much as your car payment if this is your 1st car.

I bought my 2011 base with sport package, 4000 miles for 26,000 out the door. I know thats a little over what you wanted to spend but that should tell you that there are deals out there. I would say one with 15-20,000 miles could easily be bought for that price. Good luck on your search

heehee When I bought my first brand new car (1979 Camaro Berlinetta), the notes and the insurance were within a few dollars of each other (~$200/month for each).

My how things have changed. I now pay ~$200/month to insure the Z, a pickup truck, and my house. :)

I'm getting owned by insurance and both my Wife and I have clean records. $321 for the Z and Maxima. Stupid Vegas drivers crashing into everyone and everything.

I don't recommend the Z as a first car. Too fast, killer blind spots, and the tire replacements will kill your wallet.

Just in curiosity how much do you think insurance will cost for a 16 year old male with a 370z?

If ya gotta ask, ya can't afford it. :)

Get an FRS/BRZ, those only require Prius tires :) and will cost less to insure. Grow out of that and it will at least prep you for RWD and crap blind spots. you also can graduate from shuttling high school friends in a punishing back seat

Yeah cause I plan to spend 23000 dollars on a car and not buy insurance lol just a question

So true, I'm paying my sons insurance for his WRX. He did Lincoln tech and saved me on the college tuition so I'll carry him for a while.

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insurance for a 16 yr old male, even when under your parent's insurance, will be upwards of 600 monthly. Atleast that's what you can expect in so cal, don't know about missouri.

My point was that if money is a big concern for you, maybe a 370Z isn't your best choice. Not only are 370Zs not particularly cheap to buy, they are rather expensive to run and maintain.

If you drive like I did when I was 16, you'll get 15-18 MPG. And you have to use what passes for Premium nowadays (93 octane). If you do all your driving on the highway at 60 MPH, you might get 30 MPG - still a lot of high test fuel.

Even if you do your own oil changes, it ain't cheap. If you use Nissan's ester oil, it's downright expensive. If you don't have the equipment to DIY (not as easy as with most cars), add some labor to that.

Tires? You can get somewhat inexpensive tires, but they aren't going to be what you really want on a sports car. "Regular" tires for the Z are expensive. If you drive hard, they wear out fast. If you want high-performance tires, you better have deep pockets.

Let's hope you don't get in a wreck. Aluminum body panels are expensive. Even odds-and-ends like knobs, bezels, and such come at a premium.

The 370Z is a low-production car which makes performance parts expensive.

About insurance: I don't know what you'd pay, but it's going to be HIGH for a 16 yo in a sports car that is expensive to repair. I wouldn't be at all surprised if some insurers don't even want your business - you are statistically too big of a risk.

If you have the resources to afford all that (and more), then, by all means, go for it. It's a fun car to drive. I'm glad I got mine. Just be aware that, like most Big Boy Toys, they are money pits.

I agree with you and my brother is only 17 and his first car was a g35 coupe 2006 and bought with 35,000 miles on it for 23000 aswell, Do you think my insurance could cost almost the same or even more?:confused:

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Your cost should be higher because the 370z is an actual sports car and rated in a different segment for insurance agencies from a 2+2 coupe.

Insurance is going to be the real kicker thats for sure. Oh and my 2011 $38,000.00 Z is more to insure than my 2011 $54,000.00 G37. A surprising amount more!

We are not the ppl to be asking. Rates vary (a lot) depending on where you live. If you live in rural MO, your rates will probably be lower than if you are in St Louis or other large city. Call a local agent.

Yep. At 16, even in areas of the country where insurance is relatively "cheap", it will be expensive for you.

When I rolled the Z my insurance was much higher than it is now with my G37s

Dude, its your first car. From experience: Get yourself a nice fun cheap car. They are cheap to mod and cheap to maintain.

Our cars (Z's & G's) are expensive as FU** to mod. I just spent over 700 on just High Flow Cats. Get yourself out of school (highschool and if your smart College) and get yourself into a nice car once established.

Again only advice, take it/leave it. Im just some random guy on the internet so you don't even have to read what I just wrote :tup::tup:


SIDENOTE: Tazicon... screw you. I wish I could own both my G and Z. Lucky Bastard!


QUICK EDIT: Something else I thought about. I learned how to control my car like a boss simply cause I was able to have fun with my old beater and throw it around. I use to take it into dirt and throw it around, which taught me how to control spin outs, over steer, etc. Seriously when you buy a Z your gonna drive like a grandma hoping not to mess it up (at least you should being young with a more expensive car). So you'll never really learn how to control it when its out of control. And trust me, your gonna wanna have fun and not worry about the dents and dings.


I hear a clean 300ZX calling your name man. If you can find a 240sx go for it. Just please for the love of God if your gonna mod them do it tastefully. Too many ricers running our good name/legacy into the ground.

:iagree: Listen to SgtGoldy & the others! It's a lot more than just the initial purchase price. Plus being your first car, you are going to scrape it up = $$$$ to fix correctly. Not saying your a bad driver, but it's the lack of experience of driving such a car. Look for something more economical & less demanding on maintenance & such. While the Z is cool, it's not a cool first car ;).

Yeah OP just buying a Z can be done. But maintaining it, and making sure it balances your monthly income and all that comes into play. Also if you plan to do any mods make sure that your Z takes well to them and that you can afford them. If so, then buy and enjoy. :tup::driving:

Maybe.

A 2009 with moderate to high miles can be gotten for that -- almost definitely from a private seller if not a dealership.

Search local listings and see what you can find -- good luck.

I think someone already mentioned it, but if you drive this Z anywhere near like the 16yo's that I know (and encounter) drive theirs, you're going to put yourself out of a lot of money very quickly. Or someone will get pissed at you at school and key your car just because they're kids.

And there will be tears.

Maybe you'll get lucky, but it's not been my experience. Nor insurer's, hence their rates for your segment.

Get a cheaper 2+2 and tune it up with the money you save. You can also screw up and make your mistakes (which you should plan on, as you grow older) and not take so hard a hit. Maybe you'll find out the easy way that you would be happier with something else. Maybe a smaller, even sportier car, or something with more dragster power. Or something that rides better or has more room in the back for steamy, park-in-the-park-mess-around-and-hope-you-don't-get-rolled-up-on.

Lol, this reminded me. Yesterday I researched the highest insurance premiums by city for 2012. Las Vegas was 8th. I feel sorry for Detroit, Newark and Phili.

Man, Afganistan must be boring as hell