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Old 02-27-2014, 09:20 AM   #31 (permalink)
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Funny how you discounted the Vette because there are so many of them yet you are looking at a Mustang? There are far more mustangs being driven than Vettes.


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That's where my choice needs to be made really. Do I keep the Z and build the motor? Spending up to "X" amount for "Y" HP.

Or say buy a used GT500 change out the pulley, headers, exhaust, get a custom tune and boom 650 HP.

Now I think I made it sound like I have money to throw away. That's not the case at all. We all love this hobby but at the same time we have to be smart especially when it comes to budgeting our money.

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I will admit I'm researching some 911TT's and they have my attention...

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Mod costs are going to be your downfall there. The cheapest and easiest way to 700whp involves 8 or more cylinders.
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Old 02-27-2014, 09:24 AM   #33 (permalink)
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Yes there are a lot of mustangs. But very few Saleen 351 Black labels. If you guys have a chance Google them and you'll see why they are on the list.

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GTR would be my choice. Unless you drive alot because maintenance will eat you alive on it. My limited miles is what makes it a future option for me.
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Still looks like a Mustang. Starts at $82k. Interior is still embarrassing. I'd pass. If you want a Mustang, buy one and mod it yourself. Save the Saleen tax. I'll bet you could save 20k if you skip all of the extra crap he tacks on.
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LOL see I didn't even notice the interior until you said something. Damn... well thanks I guess. LOL

Mr.&Mrs. I'm looking at about 1,000 miles a year. That's if I drive it to events that are close to me. I'll take that into consideration as well.

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Ok I'll be that guy. Put off the new car purchase until you pay off your debt and car notes. Then set aside some cash for a rainy day fund. Once you've got that taken care of, go nuts. It's not the fun thing to do, but it's the right thing to do. You're in a great position to get your finances in order. You may not get this chance again for a long time especially if you start playing with super cars. I put off my turbo build for years while I put all my bonuses and overtime earnings towards paying everything I could off. Now any extra cash I have can go towards my hobby without any guilt or risk. It's a good feeling. Sure cars are never a smart investment, but if you've taken care of everything else then at least you're still in good shape financially.

That being said, my vote is for the C7. 700 hp is easily achievable without breaking the bank. There's a shop already making over 1000 whp on the stock block (of course they don't expect it to last long). Good luck my friend and congrats on the promotion
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Old 02-27-2014, 09:40 AM   #38 (permalink)
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Ok I'll be that guy. Put off the new car purchase until you pay off your debt and car notes. Then set aside some cash for a rainy day fund. Once you've got that taken care of, go nuts. It's not the fun thing to do, but it's the right thing to do. You're in a great position to get your finances in order. You may not get this chance again for a long time especially if you start playing with super cars. I put off my turbo build for years while I put all my bonuses and overtime earnings towards paying everything I could off. Now any extra cash I have can go towards my hobby without any guilt or risk. It's a good feeling. Sure cars are never a smart investment, but if you've taken care of everything else then at least you're still in good shape financially.

That being said, my vote is for the C7. 700 hp is easily achievable without breaking the bank. There's a shop already making over 1000 whp on the stock block (of course they don't expect it to last long). Good luck my friend and congrats on the promotion


The best plan would be to defer the car stuff for a year and bank every dime. Then revisit next year and walk into the deal with a huge wad of cash. Plus you can plan your build down to the nuts and bolts while you wait so all you have to do when it's time to pull the trigger is start writing checks.
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LOL see I didn't even notice the interior until you said something. Damn... well thanks I guess. LOL

Mr.&Mrs. I'm looking at about 1,000 miles a year. That's if I drive it to events that are close to me. I'll take that into consideration as well.

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I agree with others, keeping the Z might be the wises choice in the end.
Also, at 1,000 miles a year a GT-R maintenance would be super cheap. I know transmission is rated at 10k miles per year and is a every 2-3 year item, brakes are every 2 years so you would probably barely touch anything if you drive so little.
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The only gripes I have with the GTR is it's [lack of] styling and the fact that it's a **** magnet.

Otherwise, it's badass, even the AT, despite what Chuck says.
Well in houston there is a porsche at every red light pretty much. A chick wouldn't be able to tell the difference between a 911tt and cayman without looking for the badge.

Gtr is more exotic IMO.
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The best plan would be to defer the car stuff for a year and bank every dime. Then revisit next year and walk into the deal with a huge wad of cash. Plus you can plan your build down to the nuts and bolts while you wait so all you have to do when it's time to pull the trigger is start writing checks.
That was the original plan, but I want to get your opinions before I make that decision. If that's the route I take I'll trade in the both cars so we can get the wife something she'll enjoy. We are not changing our life style so stacking cash will be easy.

But I just don't want to look back and say. "Man if I would of kept that car..." know what I'm saying

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Ok I'll be that guy. Put off the new car purchase until you pay off your debt and car notes. Then set aside some cash for a rainy day fund. Once you've got that taken care of, go nuts. It's not the fun thing to do, but it's the right thing to do. You're in a great position to get your finances in order. You may not get this chance again for a long time especially if you start playing with super cars. I put off my turbo build for years while I put all my bonuses and overtime earnings towards paying everything I could off. Now any extra cash I have can go towards my hobby without any guilt or risk. It's a good feeling. Sure cars are never a smart investment, but if you've taken care of everything else then at least you're still in good shape financially.

That being said, my vote is for the C7. 700 hp is easily achievable without breaking the bank. There's a shop already making over 1000 whp on the stock block (of course they don't expect it to last long). Good luck my friend and congrats on the promotion
Thanks puck and we have we were almost 40k in debt not including house and cars. Student loans are a bitch! But the last I would say 6 years have been pretty tough with budgeting and paying everything off.

I won't even tell you how much money and time it took to fix my credit... SMH young and dumb I tell you

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Thanks puck and we have we were almost 40k in debt not including house and cars. Student loans are a bitch! But the last I would say 6 years have been pretty tough with budgeting and paying everything off.

I won't even tell you how much money and time it took to fix my credit... SMH young and dumb I tell you

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Nice job paying the debt down I still say keep at it a bit longer before making a big purchase. With the new income you've got coming in, it shouldn't take long to get on top of everything.

I was thinking of upgrading for a while too. As you know, I decided to keep the car and go the turbo route. So far I'm really happy I did. It saved me a ton of cash and I've got more than enough power. If you really feel like you need 700 hp (whp?), I'd look to other cars. It just seems like too much trouble to hit those numbers with the Z. Plus traction is so limited at 500 whp, I can't imagine trying to use 200 more.
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Plus traction is so limited at 500 whp, I can't imagine trying to use 200 more.
THIS. After ~450-500whp, it's all the same. Massive wheelspin. Unless we get some suspension parts to help us put power down, it's all a moot point.
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If I had the choice I would go no where near the GTR. I don't think it is sexy enough for the power it has.

When one looks at a Porsche or an exotic, you are like, "is that car fast I bet it moves," "how does it handle I bet it's sweet in the corners,"
People have asked me these questions about my Z.
Most people will look at a GTR and say a what?, oh....ok nice car. Fast? if you say so.
Don't get me wrong, I think the GTR is an awesome car. For 100K, It better be so sexy I want to have sex with it. The GTR doesn't do that for me.

Personally a Porsche or stick with Z.
I am not a power monger though.
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