Second cars

dtul · 09-13-2013, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Wonka2581

2013 Charger Daytona

Sexy sexy, you're gonna make me change my mind on what car I am getting again lol.

Wonka2581 · 09-13-2013, 03:21 AM

LOL, the Z is faster! also if you want blue only an option on the Dytona package and this one is 1548 of 3000.

dtul · 09-13-2013, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Wonka2581

LOL, the Z is faster! also if you want blue only an option on the Dytona package and this one is 1548 of 3000.

Z may be faster but I bet that thing sounds like a monster. I think it is hard to beat the sound of the Hemi V8, especially anything straight from the factory. The only car I think that sounds better from the factory would be the Boss 302.

Wonka2581 · 09-13-2013, 03:36 AM

I agree, The BOSS 302 Laguna Seca edition is bad ***....

TXSpeedDemon · 09-13-2013, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by saber

not gonna lie, i kind of want that protege up there.

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Originally Posted by dtul

Yah that protege is pretty tight. I've always liked those. Looks like it is in great shape too.

Hit up msprotege.com. People are selling them all the time for about $5K. Hard to find orange ones anymore, only the first 1500 or so (out of 6000 total) came in that color, but plenty of black, titanium, blue or yellow. It take a little bit to get them decently quick, but you can run about 10psi with just supporting mods (more with internals, injectors and fuel pump). It really is a great daily driver.

I've thought about selling mine several times... but it's the first new car I ever bought, the body is in great shape and it's incredibly fun to drive, really tossable. Plus a piece of me is hoping I can keep it running well and give it to my daughter once she turns 15 (she's 10 months old now).

It's weird, I have no plans to keep the Z. I know I'm gonna trade it in on either a GTR or CTS-V once my wife's car is paid off, but I can't seem to let go of Tang.

takjak2 · 09-13-2013, 05:40 PM

5 speed 1997 Maxima SE (3 liter VQ V6, five spoke alloy wheels, and a wing!). 180k miles and runs like a champ

Bought it off Craigslist a year ago for $1000 because it wouldn't turn over. I hot wired the starter and now it's push-start. Came with aftermarket headunit, speakers, lowering springs, bilstine shocks, whiteline swaybars, stillen brace, header, exhaust, lightweight flywheel, grippy clutch, and terrible paint. No rust and the interior is fine.

I have put in it: $180 of brake pads and rotors, $60 short shifter, and $40 in fluids.

Z-Girl 12 · 09-13-2013, 06:25 PM

2000 Honda Accord my moms old car, pristine condition with 199,000 miles on the ticker.

Waiz · 09-13-2013, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dtul

What do you guys drive as a second car? I've been thinking about how impractical the 370z will be for some things once I get it. I am still keeping my current car, but it will be parked 30 minutes away so I am thinking I may find a used SUV or truck for about $10,000 for when I need actual space or more seats. Any cars you guys recommend? I am thinking maybe an older Xterra or Titan or maybe a 1st or 2nd gen 4runner. Possibly a mid-90s F150 or something too.

Used Xterra would be a great option for you given your budget

I know people who have also had a great experience with the older Jeep Cherokee's and the old 4.0L V6's are really reliable

I would also suggest you look into a previous generation Honda Fit or Versa if you just need something for the extra space. I believe you could find a 2007 Fit or Versa for around $10k

Lug · 09-13-2013, 07:03 PM

OMGWTFBBQ · 09-13-2013, 07:39 PM

My Z honestly gets driven 500 miles a year. My daily drivers are a 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 and a 2002 Honda Accord EX Coupe.

I drive 2000 miles a month so... yeah.

cv129 · 09-13-2013, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by OMGWTFBBQ

My Z honestly gets driven 500 miles a year. My daily drivers are a 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 and a 2002 Honda Accord EX Coupe.

I drive 2000 miles a month so... yeah.

You got an air-cooled 911 and you baby the 370z? Thought air cooled P cars are going up in value?

dtul · 09-13-2013, 09:58 PM

Lug I love the Focus ST, great choice. I was actually really really close to buying a PB one earlier this summer, but ultimately I decided I wanted a coupe and not a hatch. What all have you done to it?

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I would also suggest you look into a previous generation Honda Fit or Versa if you just need something for the extra space. I believe you could find a 2007 Fit or Versa for around $10k

I would be looking for a truck because I will need with towing ability. I may get a Raptor next summer anyways though, so may not end up needing a second car anyway.

madwi · 09-13-2013, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ltullos

for those days where I need raw power!

Dammit I want that! So fresh so clean!

Lug · 09-16-2013, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dtul

Lug I love the Focus ST, great choice. I was actually really really close to buying a PB one earlier this summer, but ultimately I decided I wanted a coupe and not a hatch. What all have you done to it?

I washed it just last week!

....waiting for some good turbo swap options before any upgrades. Will stay stock for about another year, see how the Focus RS looks/costs, and make a decision then. Not modding at all if I decide to trade on the Focus RS.

dtul · 09-16-2013, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Lug

I washed it just last week!

....waiting for some good turbo swap options before any upgrades. Will stay stock for about another year, see how the Focus RS looks/costs, and make a decision then. Not modding at all if I decide to trade on the Focus RS.

Is that an ST2 or what?

09-13-2013, 03:21 AM	#32 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	LOL, the Z is faster! also if you want blue only an option on the Dytona package and this one is 1548 of 3000. __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

09-13-2013, 03:36 AM	#34 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	I agree, The BOSS 302 Laguna Seca edition is bad **.... dtul likes this. __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill*"

09-13-2013, 05:40 PM	#36 (permalink)
takjak2 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 1,922 Drives: Legit Racecar 370Z Rep Power: 142	5 speed 1997 Maxima SE (3 liter VQ V6, five spoke alloy wheels, and a wing!). 180k miles and runs like a champ Bought it off Craigslist a year ago for $1000 because it wouldn't turn over. I hot wired the starter and now it's push-start. Came with aftermarket headunit, speakers, lowering springs, bilstine shocks, whiteline swaybars, stillen brace, header, exhaust, lightweight flywheel, grippy clutch, and terrible paint. No rust and the interior is fine. I have put in it: $180 of brake pads and rotors, $60 short shifter, and $40 in fluids. Z-Girl 12 likes this. __________________ Mods \| Stuff \| Things \| Seat Time \| Nismo facebook.com/TeamSparrowSpeed

09-13-2013, 06:25 PM	#37 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	2000 Honda Accord my moms old car, pristine condition with 199,000 miles on the ticker. __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

09-13-2013, 07:03 PM	#39 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 20	dtul likes this. __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs

09-13-2013, 07:39 PM	#40 (permalink)
OMGWTFBBQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: the OC Posts: 1,886 Drives: 08 SGM IS350 Rep Power: 4549	My Z honestly gets driven 500 miles a year. My daily drivers are a 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 and a 2002 Honda Accord EX Coupe. I drive 2000 miles a month so... yeah.

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