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USN wrote 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 choicethank you.
The 350z has about a 20 gallon tank as well. Traffic isn't bad at all so I could get 22-26 if I don't punch it evey time after a red light.
So it will be a little more costly but will last longer.
Days I work I drive 20-25 miles.
Days I don't work I drive 10 miles max, maybe 15.
My Corollas gas tank last me 2 weeks. So I might fill up once a week or week and a half. It takes premium which is about 2.302.50, which would be about 42 dollars but it can get upto $60.
Just mainly worried about insurance cost but if it's below $250 I'll go for it. Plus I can get a better paying job.
Thanks man.
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Alright JRJ, i'm going to type some stuff out, and I mean all of it. We can't change your mind, but we can voice our opinions. I'm tired of sitting back and reading all this. Please do take the time to read all of this JRJ.
I know this is a lot to read, but it also took a long time to type out. I only typed all of this out because I want to help you. Message me if you want some more help/addvice. I got you man. BTW, keep your Corolla if you can. If not, sell it when you get the Z.
#1 - According to Jeez, he says the 350Z is not a sports car. The Nissan 350Z represented the fifth generation of "Z" sports cars from this Japanese manufacturer. Not only that, but it is a 2 door coupe and has a good amount of HP being produced from it's engine. The Scion FR-S/BRZ/GT86 is labeled as a sports car, and it makes less than the 350Z. He wasn't trying to make anyone jealous, he is trying to get advice from his friends and community on a car he's been wanting for a very long time. Don't hate on that. He is working and going to school to pay for his car. His daddy isn't going to pay for his car like your daddy bought your Charger. Rant at me all you want, but I will have more respect for JRJ than you Jeez.
2# - Insurance is going to be high, you already know this. I pay $160/month for full coverage on a 2009 G8. I'm only 19 by the way. I have also had 1 speeding ticket. With that being said, depending on who you have, getting a ticket won't raise your insurance because of it being a first time offence. If you can get a student discount, that's awesome. I am going to guess you'll be paying less than $300/month. It all depends on whether or not you get full coverage or just liability, etc. Being in school still, and not driving much, I would get the best coverage at the cheapest price. When you get out of school and can work full time, get full coverage. You will be very thankful, trust me. I only have to pay a $500 deductible on my G8 that took damage from a construction zone, and there is well over $1000 in damage done to my car.
#3 - Gas shouldn't be the greatest of your worries. You already stated you drive very little every day. You will probably have to fill the 350Z up once a week with the miles you drive. I drive like 35 miles to and from work every day. During my work week, I fill up probably every 4 days, but on top of that, I do speed a lot, and do high speed pulls on the highway when I get off work (I get off @ 3am and no cops are out). So if you keep your driving to what you stated, you should only have to fill up once a week. Make sure you keep track of yourself financially too.
#4 - Honestly man, you don't "NEED" a nice car for your senior year. Honestly man, I think your corolla will do you fine. I do believe you can afford that car on a $600/month budget, but I would wait until after senior year, here's why. I had a 2000 Jeep GC from Junior year to Senior year. Most of my friends had cars similar to mine. All of us had low ball cars you could find on craigslist. Now? 1-2 years after I graduated I had my G8, and now own a second vehicle. All of my friends? We all have cars that our parents can't even afford. Mazdaspeed 3's, Cobalt SS', Mustangs, BMWs. I make more than my mom, and have a car that cost just as much as she did. She bought a brand new Nissan Maxima back in '09. I know you want a car that you have dreamed about having for a long time, but believe me when I say, that extra year, will be worth it. Save up a couple more thousand and just keep looking. New deals pop up every day. Look outside of your area, shipping a vehicle is actually very cheap. I do it everyday, and I already have 2 cars. After highschool when you have all the time in the world to hang out with your friends, that is when having a 350Z will benefit you. You could take your parents into a grad gift, that's up to you.
I know you don't have to listen to me, but take what I said in. This is coming from a guy who was, in your shoes. I still don't have my dream car. I am working towards it though. My Sonoma is something I am building on the side as a hobby. When my G8 is paid off, I am going to try and buy a 1996 MKIV Supra. You can get them for cheap, they may not be in the best condition, but parts are readily available all over the net. You can say oh, your out of your dreams buster, but you can't tell someone they can't achieve their dreams. I can get around $10k for my car when it's paid off, and i'll use that and save on top of it for one. You can get a decent one for around $20k. Then i'll have my Sonoma to daily drive. You have to look into the future too, which I know you are.
2# - Insurance is going to be high, you already know this. I pay $160/month for full coverage on a 2009 G8. I'm only 19 by the way. I have also had 1 speeding ticket. With that being said, depending on who you have, getting a ticket won't raise your insurance because of it being a first time offence. If you can get a student discount, that's awesome. I am going to guess you'll be paying less than $300/month. It all depends on whether or not you get full coverage or just liability, etc. Being in school still, and not driving much, I would get the best coverage at the cheapest price. When you get out of school and can work full time, get full coverage. You will be very thankful, trust me. I only have to pay a $500 deductible on my G8 that took damage from a construction zone, and there is well over $1000 in damage done to my car.
#3 - Gas shouldn't be the greatest of your worries. You already stated you drive very little every day. You will probably have to fill the 350Z up once a week with the miles you drive. I drive like 35 miles to and from work every day. During my work week, I fill up probably every 4 days, but on top of that, I do speed a lot, and do high speed pulls on the highway when I get off work (I get off @ 3am and no cops are out). So if you keep your driving to what you stated, you should only have to fill up once a week. Make sure you keep track of yourself financially too.
#4 - Honestly man, you don't "NEED" a nice car for your senior year. Honestly man, I think your corolla will do you fine. I do believe you can afford that car on a $600/month budget, but I would wait until after senior year, here's why. I had a 2000 Jeep GC from Junior year to Senior year. Most of my friends had cars similar to mine. All of us had low ball cars you could find on craigslist. Now? 1-2 years after I graduated I had my G8, and now own a second vehicle. All of my friends? We all have cars that our parents can't even afford. Mazdaspeed 3's, Cobalt SS', Mustangs, BMWs. I make more than my mom, and have a car that cost just as much as she did. She bought a brand new Nissan Maxima back in '09. I know you want a car that you have dreamed about having for a long time, but believe me when I say, that extra year, will be worth it. Save up a couple more thousand and just keep looking. New deals pop up every day. Look outside of your area, shipping a vehicle is actually very cheap. I do it everyday, and I already have 2 cars. After highschool when you have all the time in the world to hang out with your friends, that is when having a 350Z will benefit you. You could take your parents into a grad gift, that's up to you.
I know you don't have to listen to me, but take what I said in. This is coming from a guy who was, in your shoes. I still don't have my dream car. I am working towards it though. My Sonoma is something I am building on the side as a hobby. When my G8 is paid off, I am going to try and buy a 1996 MKIV Supra. You can get them for cheap, they may not be in the best condition, but parts are readily available all over the net. You can say oh, your out of your dreams buster, but you can't tell someone they can't achieve their dreams. I can get around $10k for my car when it's paid off, and i'll use that and save on top of it for one. You can get a decent one for around $20k. Then i'll have my Sonoma to daily drive. You have to look into the future too, which I know you are.
I know this is a lot to read, but it also took a long time to type out. I only typed all of this out because I want to help you. Message me if you want some more help/addvice. I got you man. BTW, keep your Corolla if you can. If not, sell it when you get the Z.
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I own a 2004 Infiniti G35 Sedan. We have the same motor, My mom is putting me under her insurance. I'll let you know how much everything comes up to. I live in NY btw, where are you located?
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big-red-riding-hood wroteJRJ wroteJeez 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.
Your 235hp doesn't compare to 287hp. & just because someone gets a nice car doesn't mean that they're going to go out and burn out and go 200mph (which the 350z only goes up to 160) idiot. It seems like you're just jealous. & how in the **** are trucks sports cars? There a sports edition trucks but they aren't sports cars.
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its gonig to be alot no matter what you do, get it on a family plan the price is gonig to drop off alot to be honest, the only way to find out is by getting some quotes yourself.
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Jeez wroteJRJ wrotebig-red-riding-hood wroteJRJ wroteJeez 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.
I make a little over $600 a month and I have a 350z. I pay for my insurance and my gas. Oh, and I don't race. Stop assuming just because someone has a sports car, that their going to race and burnout, etc. I got mine because I like how it looks. Idgaf if it goes fast or not. Your hate and jealousy is obvious.
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Bradying wrotebig-red-riding-hood wroteJRJ wroteJeez 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.
Your 235hp doesn't compare to 287hp. & just because someone gets a nice car doesn't mean that they're going to go out and burn out and go 200mph (which the 350z only goes up to 160) idiot. It seems like you're just jealous. & how in the **** are trucks sports cars? There a sports edition trucks but they aren't sports cars.
It sure as hell does lol, it beats my brothers 5.9L truck. I can't race a car because of the obvious issue- weight. Horsepower don't mean jack when you don't know how to use it. Not only that but you can have all the horse power in the world, but you need torque. You seem to take things to literally here, the 200 mph was an exaggeration, and I am not by any means jealous. I'm a truck guy, cars are no use to me as I am a truck guy. I need to use a vehicle to haul more than my backpack. Not only that I like to make sure I can get over speed bumps lol. What he is going to dump into this 350Z is just about half of what I currently have in my truck (16k).
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Bradying wroteJeez wroteJRJ wrotebig-red-riding-hood wroteJRJ wroteJeez 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.
I make a little over $600 a month and I have a 350z. I pay for my insurance and my gas. Oh, and I don't race. Stop assuming just because someone has a sports car, that their going to race and burnout, etc. I got mine because I like how it looks. Idgaf if it goes fast or not. Your hate and jealousy is obvious.
And how much do you drive? You said "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". That leaves a whopping $160. I don't know how you guys do on gas but in a month 160 is through my gas tank easy lol, but I'm sure they get better than 10 mpg. Say 60 bucks in gas, now you have 100 bucks. I hope you don't want to go out to eat, or go out on an expensive date. I sure hope you don't need to get your breaks serviced, get a new ball joint, you know, normal repairs. Hell an oil change was 100 bucks for me. I don't assume, I see what happens. I can go up to the high school and see what the dipsticks do. Generally speaking, high schoolers with sports cars are a pretty good mix for burnouts and racing. Why would I be jealous of a little car when I have a badass truck?
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JRJ wroteUSN wrote 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 choicethank you.
The 350z has about a 20 gallon tank as well. Traffic isn't bad at all so I could get 22-26 if I don't punch it evey time after a red light.
So it will be a little more costly but will last longer.
Days I work I drive 20-25 miles.
Days I don't work I drive 10 miles max, maybe 15.
My Corollas gas tank last me 2 weeks. So I might fill up once a week or week and a half. It takes premium which is about 2.302.50, which would be about 42 dollars but it can get upto $60.
Just mainly worried about insurance cost but if it's below $250 I'll go for it. Plus I can get a better paying job.
Thanks man.
Insurance greatly depends on what coverage you want, and you really want full coverage so you know you won't get screwed. I would stick with your Corolla unless something is really wrong with it.
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big-red-riding-hood wroteBradying wrotebig-red-riding-hood wroteJRJ wroteJeez 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.
Your 235hp doesn't compare to 287hp. & just because someone gets a nice car doesn't mean that they're going to go out and burn out and go 200mph (which the 350z only goes up to 160) idiot. It seems like you're just jealous. & how in the **** are trucks sports cars? There a sports edition trucks but they aren't sports cars.
It sure as hell does lol, it beats my brothers 5.9L truck. I can't race a car because of the obvious issue- weight. Horsepower don't mean jack when you don't know how to use it. Not only that but you can have all the horse power in the world, but you need torque. You seem to take things to literally here, the 200 mph was an exaggeration, and I am not by any means jealous. I'm a truck guy, cars are no use to me as I am a truck guy. I need to use a vehicle to haul more than my backpack. Not only that I like to make sure I can get over speed bumps lol. What he is going to dump into this 350Z is just about half of what I currently have in my truck (16k).
Well FIRST of all a 350z has a 3.5L V6 pushing out 287 HP? I would hope a 5.9L car or new truck would beat a 3.5 v6.
I have nothing to carry around except for my backpack, a jacket, a hoodie, and gloves for work, nor anyone else so any not get a car that has one extra seat? people be asking for rides too much and this will lessen that.
I probably won't ever go over 100 except for a couple times to have fun on the highway.
People have different views and I respect that and so should you. I'm just trying to figure out what insurance was going to seemingly cost. Not to get into a huge fight if I should get it or not because it's not a fast sports car.
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