Bradying wrote The good student discount for me over here in California was only about $45. If you're just getting insurance under your name and you aren't under a family plan then it'll be around $440 a month for full coverage. If you get a family plan with your dad then it'll drop down to around $170 a month. Mine currently is $340 a month. Dropped it down $100 because I got it in a plan with my sister. She's only 21 though that's why it didn't go lower. & the gas on it isn't bad. I always try to keep mine under 2rpm.

-350z owner

Big affect of you is you're in Cali! Haha of courser the insurance will skyrocket because of what state you live in. Missouri I don't think is too expensive. I'll get it checked out

We can't give you a good estimate, since we don't know who you exactly are and what rates are like in your area.

The best bet is to talk to your insurance provider, and they will be able to give you the best pricing available.

Jeez wrote A 350z isn't a sports car... Don't try to make us "jealous" and uptalk it.. Sorry. Its the truth

I don't know if you had a slight case of the retards, but the 350z, is in fact, a sports car. He also wasn't trying to make anyone jealous. He was simply asking a question.

Try not to be so cruel to other members next time bud...

JRJ wrote

Jeez wrote Well, first of all, lets not get too gong-ho here. A 350z isn't a sports car... Don't try to make us "jealous" and uptalk it.. Sorry. Its the truth

ANYWAYS; It all depends on who you go through and what plans you get. (whether you get road side assistance, collision, etc) Without that, and which company you go through. It will change depending on that

Well considering the 2003-2005 models come with 287 HP stock. 2006-2008 have 300+. I would consider it a sports car. 2 Doors, faster than average car.

I'm not trying to make anyone jealous. I'm just stating it. Just to help out.

Not too impressive. My truck makes around 235 hp at 4250 RPMS, 2010 models make 310 at 5k RPMS lol. I guess stock Ford trucks are sports trucks? Some people would consider it a sports car, others luxury, people like me would consider it just another car.



Anyway, staying on topic here don't spend all of your money on your vehicle. You will wreck it weather it is your fault or someone else's.

You don't need to go 0-60 in 2.7126 seconds or what ever is impressive in the car world, that just means you will get a ticket faster. Here is a snip-it from an article that was on the F150forums: "Drivers of Nissan 350Z and Titan, as well as the humble Chevrolet Aveo run the most risk of dying in a crash, while Audi's luxury A6 cruised in relative safety, according to an insurance report Thursday."

Since you consider it a "sports car" you will be paying a premium for repairs. Trust me, things will break.

You will have the kids with a loud muffler on their Honda civic trying to race you and you will probably race them and maybe crash if you don't get a ticket.

You may burn through tons of money because you like to show off and do burnouts in the parking lot so you are now buying tires ever month.

Sure the girls may or may not be all over you, but if they are because of your car, you don't want those girls. They don't want you, they want your non-existent money. Been there, done that.

I would stay away from it and get yourself something practice that you wouldn't really care about a grocery cart hitting, or some dipstick backing into you. The reason is, I drive a '97 F150 that I have put WAY too much money into it and I find myself not wanting to use it. I bought it to use as a work truck but I won't because it looks so good that if someone left the shovel on the bed side and it slid down and scratched the bed I would have to kill that person.

Again, you don't need to be able to go 200 mph as there is nowhere legal to do that, it will be hard to afford parts when they break, insurance will be high, and any girls that are interested in you because of the car are bad news.

I would get something flashy and cheap at the same time, a 2003 350z costs roughly $6,500 used, give or take, I would aim for something in the $4,000 range at most. But then again i'm not the most experienced car buyer out there.

i currently have a 350z and im 17 before i got it my insurance as an occasional driver on my moms car was 1200 a year my insurance for primary driver on a 350z is 3500 a year now no accidents or anything ... i also live in Toronto

big-red-riding-hood wrote

JRJ wrote

Jeez wrote Well, first of all, lets not get too gong-ho here. A 350z isn't a sports car... Don't try to make us "jealous" and uptalk it.. Sorry. Its the truth

ANYWAYS; It all depends on who you go through and what plans you get. (whether you get road side assistance, collision, etc) Without that, and which company you go through. It will change depending on that

Well considering the 2003-2005 models come with 287 HP stock. 2006-2008 have 300+. I would consider it a sports car. 2 Doors, faster than average car.

I'm not trying to make anyone jealous. I'm just stating it. Just to help out.

Not too impressive. My truck makes around 235 hp at 4250 RPMS, 2010 models make 310 at 5k RPMS lol. I guess stock Ford trucks are sports trucks? Some people would consider it a sports car, others luxury, people like me would consider it just another car.



Anyway, staying on topic here don't spend all of your money on your vehicle. You will wreck it weather it is your fault or someone else's.

You don't need to go 0-60 in 2.7126 seconds or what ever is impressive in the car world, that just means you will get a ticket faster. Here is a snip-it from an article that was on the F150forums: "Drivers of Nissan 350Z and Titan, as well as the humble Chevrolet Aveo run the most risk of dying in a crash, while Audi's luxury A6 cruised in relative safety, according to an insurance report Thursday."

Since you consider it a "sports car" you will be paying a premium for repairs. Trust me, things will break.

You will have the kids with a loud muffler on their Honda civic trying to race you and you will probably race them and maybe crash if you don't get a ticket.

You may burn through tons of money because you like to show off and do burnouts in the parking lot so you are now buying tires ever month.

Sure the girls may or may not be all over you, but if they are because of your car, you don't want those girls. They don't want you, they want your non-existent money. Been there, done that.

I would stay away from it and get yourself something practice that you wouldn't really care about a grocery cart hitting, or some dipstick backing into you. The reason is, I drive a '97 F150 that I have put WAY too much money into it and I find myself not wanting to use it. I bought it to use as a work truck but I won't because it looks so good that if someone left the shovel on the bed side and it slid down and scratched the bed I would have to kill that person.

Again, you don't need to be able to go 200 mph as there is nowhere legal to do that, it will be hard to afford parts when they break, insurance will be high, and any girls that are interested in you because of the car are bad news.

All this is true, BUT if you know me at all. I've wanted the car since I was 8 years old.

1. I'm not going to be doing burnouts in the parking lot because I will have my parking pass taken away
2. I'm only young once, so why not make it the best it can be?
3. I have a money that is consistent with hours and money. I make about roughly $600 a month. So i will be able to afford the stuff, just don't have much as extra money as I do now.
4. I don't want the girls to like me for my car, if I like it, that's all that matters to me. I couldn't give 2 shits if a girl does or doesn't like my car.
5. I want something nice for my senior year.
6. I'm not wanting to go 200 mph, but I would like a little more speed than what I have now.
7. I'm not going to be driving it recklessly like all these other idiots.
8. If gas goes up, I'll buy a different car, probably a 4 door one. Probably a Chevy Cruze or Ford Fusion, or a Cadillac.
9. I will rarely race it, just something fun to drive.

It might just be a risk I will take, because I will never know will it will take me.

JRJ wrote

big-red-riding-hood wrote

JRJ wrote

Jeez wrote Well, first of all, lets not get too gong-ho here. A 350z isn't a sports car... Don't try to make us "jealous" and uptalk it.. Sorry. Its the truth

ANYWAYS; It all depends on who you go through and what plans you get. (whether you get road side assistance, collision, etc) Without that, and which company you go through. It will change depending on that

Well considering the 2003-2005 models come with 287 HP stock. 2006-2008 have 300+. I would consider it a sports car. 2 Doors, faster than average car.

I'm not trying to make anyone jealous. I'm just stating it. Just to help out.

Not too impressive. My truck makes around 235 hp at 4250 RPMS, 2010 models make 310 at 5k RPMS lol. I guess stock Ford trucks are sports trucks? Some people would consider it a sports car, others luxury, people like me would consider it just another car.



Anyway, staying on topic here don't spend all of your money on your vehicle. You will wreck it weather it is your fault or someone else's.

You don't need to go 0-60 in 2.7126 seconds or what ever is impressive in the car world, that just means you will get a ticket faster. Here is a snip-it from an article that was on the F150forums: "Drivers of Nissan 350Z and Titan, as well as the humble Chevrolet Aveo run the most risk of dying in a crash, while Audi's luxury A6 cruised in relative safety, according to an insurance report Thursday."

Since you consider it a "sports car" you will be paying a premium for repairs. Trust me, things will break.

You will have the kids with a loud muffler on their Honda civic trying to race you and you will probably race them and maybe crash if you don't get a ticket.

You may burn through tons of money because you like to show off and do burnouts in the parking lot so you are now buying tires ever month.

Sure the girls may or may not be all over you, but if they are because of your car, you don't want those girls. They don't want you, they want your non-existent money. Been there, done that.

I would stay away from it and get yourself something practice that you wouldn't really care about a grocery cart hitting, or some dipstick backing into you. The reason is, I drive a '97 F150 that I have put WAY too much money into it and I find myself not wanting to use it. I bought it to use as a work truck but I won't because it looks so good that if someone left the shovel on the bed side and it slid down and scratched the bed I would have to kill that person.

Again, you don't need to be able to go 200 mph as there is nowhere legal to do that, it will be hard to afford parts when they break, insurance will be high, and any girls that are interested in you because of the car are bad news.

All this is true, BUT if you know me at all. I've wanted the car since I was 8 years old.

1. I'm not going to be doing burnouts in the parking lot because I will have my parking pass taken away
2. I'm only young once, so why not make it the best it can be?
3. I have a money that is consistent with hours and money. I make about roughly $600 a month. So i will be able to afford the stuff, just don't have much as extra money as I do now.
4. I don't want the girls to like me for my car, if I like it, that's all that matters to me. I couldn't give 2 shits if a girl does or doesn't like my car.
5. I want something nice for my senior year.
6. I'm not wanting to go 200 mph, but I would like a little more speed than what I have now.
7. I'm not going to be driving it recklessly like all these other idiots.
8. If gas goes up, I'll buy a different car, probably a 4 door one. Probably a Chevy Cruze or Ford Fusion, or a Cadillac.
9. I will rarely race it, just something fun to drive.

It might just be a risk I will take, because I will never know will it will take me.

No, Big-red-riding-hood is correct... You may tell yourself you are not going to race, but you're a 17 year old male... You're gonna wanna show off all 210 horses of that "sports" car and you will get in trouble. Your insurance will increase 80+ a month with one speeding ticket in that thing...

Also, you say you make $600 a month, you're INSANE if you think that's enough to cover any car, really. Think about it... Its going to be $200-$300 a month for insurance. IDK if you're going to be paying a loan for it, or if its going to be paid off, so I'll disregard that... $150 give or take for gas a month, depending on how much you drive, obviously. Plus food, plus whatever else you buy for fun, plus if/when you go out with friends and go do stuff... That $600 a month slowly becomes -x with that car payment/insurance.

Verdict: Do not buy that car. It may seem fun and a good idea, but what happens when you go off to college or whatever in a year plus and all of the sudden don't have that job or whatever? DONZOS.

Why not wait 5-6 years and get a newer, nicer one that you can really appreciate more when you're more mature and financially stable? I don't want to tell you how to live your life, but it seems like a dumb idea, in my opinion. It's not worth getting a car like that in high school to show off, its really not.

No, Big-red-riding-hood is correct... You may tell yourself you are not going to race, but you're a 17 year old male... You're gonna wanna show off all 210 horses of that "sports" car and you will get in trouble. Your insurance will increase 80+ a month with one speeding ticket in that thing...

Also, you say you make $600 a month, you're INSANE if you think that's enough to cover any car, really. Think about it... Its going to be $200-$300 a month for insurance. IDK if you're going to be paying a loan for it, or if its going to be paid off, so I'll disregard that... $150 give or take for gas a month, depending on how much you drive, obviously. Plus food, plus whatever else you buy for fun, plus if/when you go out with friends and go do stuff... That $600 a month slowly becomes -x with that car payment/insurance.

Verdict: Do not buy that car. It may seem fun and a good idea, but what happens when you go off to college or whatever in a year plus and all of the sudden don't have that job or whatever? DONZOS.

Why not wait 5-6 years and get a newer, nicer one that you can really appreciate more when you're more mature and financially stable? I don't want to tell you how to live your life, but it seems like a dumb idea, in my opinion. It's not worth getting a car like that in high school to show off, its really not.
I mean then what should I get? I'm really tired of this Corolla and need something newer, more updated. Maybe I can talk my parents into getting an early grad present for me, a newer car. Then I can continue to save and get like a corvette or GTR.

I don't know. I really like the 350z and I've wanted one my whole life. Tons of people know this is what I'm wanting to get and I feel like I will let them down and myself if I don't get one.

Well do the math. It gets around an EPA Estimated 20 MPG city, we'll call it 16mpg on average with a heavy foot, multiply by that by the 12.5 gallon fuel tank which we'll say is 12 due to you don't want to be on E when you're filling up, 1612=192 miles per fill up. You probably drive about 130 miles per week, so averaging about 1 and a half weeks per fill up, which is only $36 on $3 per gallon unleaded. So about $1,250 a year in gas alone. Not bad at all. My guess on insurance is about $2100 a year, so 1250+2100=3350. I don't get how Jeez thinks it's that expensive to be honest. Here's my 2 cents, if you like the car, that's all that matters. Do whatever you want bro, it's your life, your choice. Just stay out of races and you'll be all good, its not hard to do really. Good luck with your choice