350Z Test Drive
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350Z Test Drive
I just test drove the 350Z, I love that car. I test drove the auto and also drove the auto RX-8. I have to say the RX-8 is more enjoying to drive. The 350Z power is to damn nice tho and fun. I am 17, so I will wait til i'm 18 to get one, probably December.
I have to say the 350Z is a incredible car to drive and own. I would like to get the RX-8 since it cheaper and more enjoying to drive, but the mpg sucks.
I just am so damn happy to drive a RX-8 and 350Z. I'll probably put 7K down and my parents will finance the rest for me.
Can I get a idea of how much a RX-8 payment would be and 350Z payment.
350Z costing 30K
RX-8 costing 28K
Thanks
I have to say the 350Z is a incredible car to drive and own. I would like to get the RX-8 since it cheaper and more enjoying to drive, but the mpg sucks.
I just am so damn happy to drive a RX-8 and 350Z. I'll probably put 7K down and my parents will finance the rest for me.
Can I get a idea of how much a RX-8 payment would be and 350Z payment.
350Z costing 30K
RX-8 costing 28K
Thanks
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Originally Posted by rx-7~rx-8
I just test drove the 350Z, I love that car. I test drove the auto and also drove the auto RX-8. I have to say the RX-8 is more enjoying to drive. The 350Z power is to damn nice tho and fun. I am 17, so I will wait til i'm 18 to get one, probably December.
I have to say the 350Z is a incredible car to drive and own. I would like to get the RX-8 since it cheaper and more enjoying to drive, but the mpg sucks.
I just am so damn happy to drive a RX-8 and 350Z. I'll probably put 7K down and my parents will finance the rest for me.
Can I get a idea of how much a RX-8 payment would be and 350Z payment.
350Z costing 30K
RX-8 costing 28K
Thanks
I have to say the 350Z is a incredible car to drive and own. I would like to get the RX-8 since it cheaper and more enjoying to drive, but the mpg sucks.
I just am so damn happy to drive a RX-8 and 350Z. I'll probably put 7K down and my parents will finance the rest for me.
Can I get a idea of how much a RX-8 payment would be and 350Z payment.
350Z costing 30K
RX-8 costing 28K
Thanks
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I hope "Steiner" was just kidding. But I agree you are one lucky kid, but I give you credit for putting up some of the money.
I'm 54 years old, and once in a while.....when the mood strikes me... I drive like a friggin' maniac. Please be more responsible than me, and live a long life.
I agree the 350Z is a nice car. I went to my Nissan/Mazda dealer with the intent of buying the 350Z, but I test drove a just-delivered RX-8, and I was hooked. The 350Z has oodles of power, but the RX-8 was more balanced, had a smoother transmission and shifter, and rode the road like on rails. I could live with the 350Z but prefer the RX - most car enthusiast magazines agree.
Enjoy your 18th birthday.
I'm 54 years old, and once in a while.....when the mood strikes me... I drive like a friggin' maniac. Please be more responsible than me, and live a long life.
I agree the 350Z is a nice car. I went to my Nissan/Mazda dealer with the intent of buying the 350Z, but I test drove a just-delivered RX-8, and I was hooked. The 350Z has oodles of power, but the RX-8 was more balanced, had a smoother transmission and shifter, and rode the road like on rails. I could live with the 350Z but prefer the RX - most car enthusiast magazines agree.
Enjoy your 18th birthday.
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Originally Posted by rx-7~rx-8
I just test drove the 350Z, I love that car. I test drove the auto and also drove the auto RX-8. I have to say the RX-8 is more enjoying to drive. The 350Z power is to damn nice tho and fun. I am 17, so I will wait til i'm 18 to get one, probably December.
I have to say the 350Z is a incredible car to drive and own. I would like to get the RX-8 since it cheaper and more enjoying to drive, but the mpg sucks.
I just am so damn happy to drive a RX-8 and 350Z. I'll probably put 7K down and my parents will finance the rest for me.
Can I get a idea of how much a RX-8 payment would be and 350Z payment.
350Z costing 30K
RX-8 costing 28K
Thanks
I have to say the 350Z is a incredible car to drive and own. I would like to get the RX-8 since it cheaper and more enjoying to drive, but the mpg sucks.
I just am so damn happy to drive a RX-8 and 350Z. I'll probably put 7K down and my parents will finance the rest for me.
Can I get a idea of how much a RX-8 payment would be and 350Z payment.
350Z costing 30K
RX-8 costing 28K
Thanks
I very much hope you get the 350Z so you can witness the POS literally fall apart inside and out (especially the inside) in less than 2 years under your watchful ownership.
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Steiner I feel what your saying but dont appreciate you saying rubbish things. I attended Panoz Racing School, which taught me how to drive high-performance cars. I am mature for my age, but then again old people do the stupiest crap when i'm driving trying to race me n shyt. I've driven many cars, I do a share of stupid crazy stuff with car on the track and local drag strip, but not on the street.
Steiner dont be a loser... dont say the lamest crap on this forum... people on this forum dont do that.
Steiner dont be a loser... dont say the lamest crap on this forum... people on this forum dont do that.
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Oi, I don't see good things in this thread's future...
Do you plan on getting an auto or 6 speed RX-8? You said your testdrove the AT 350Z but didn't mention what you would want to purchase.
If you were to get a total price for the vehicle of around 30k, you put down 7k, and your parents get a decent rate the payment would be in the are of $450 a month for a 5 year term.
Do you plan on getting an auto or 6 speed RX-8? You said your testdrove the AT 350Z but didn't mention what you would want to purchase.
If you were to get a total price for the vehicle of around 30k, you put down 7k, and your parents get a decent rate the payment would be in the are of $450 a month for a 5 year term.
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Originally Posted by Steiner
I give either car less than a month before you wreck it. What kind of parents would buy a teenager a 350Z or an RX-8? I know guys in their 30's that have no business driving around a car like that. I hope you're mature for your age.
I hate it when this stereotype is thrown out everytime someone young taks abvout getting a car like this...its not fair........however.....as a parent, I wouldn't allow my kids to drive a car like this or support buying one. Unfortunityly the statistics are against the 17-19 year old demographic.....add to that night driving with more than one passenger and the statistics get scary.
I don't blame the kid for wanting to get a nice hot fast car...I blame the parents for getting a kid one...this is not the way to teach responsiblity. If the kid has 7k then he gets a car worth 7k ...and the parents make sure that the car is safe in regards to the condition of the car.
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Originally Posted by Ellar
Hey Ike, I know I shot my mouth off a lot about the fanboi thread, but was Reactionary ever nominated? Do I win a prize if I nominate the winner?
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Originally Posted by IkeWRX
He was most certainly nominated, and will be a part of the poll. I'd say he's got a pretty good shot of winning it. I think you get the idea why I made that thread now :p
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Auto RX8 is a dog, If you get auto the tq. characteristics of the 350Z are a bit better for acceleration. But the real comparison should be a RX8 vs. Infiniti G35 coupe. 350Z has no back seats, not to mention the extremely poor quality of the materials.
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I'm 17 and am getting a black manual rx8 on monday :D
I dont really care what the "statistics" say. Fact is I'm a pretty good, and even more importantly, a safe driver. I'm not out to impress my friends with my driving skills, nor am I trying to win any races on the street (if thats what I wanted to do, I would have gotten a wrx or or a Z for sure). The rx8 is just plain fun to drive, looks great (unlike the wrx IMO) and is also very practical considering. I really dont find it THAT fast, especially in comparison to my moms v8 jeep grand cherokee (no hemi).
Getting a 16 year old a car like this is a really dumb idea, but for someone who has had almost a year of driving experience its completely different.
In cars like these, manual is a must. You have so much more control and its just a ton more fun. Plus in the rx8 you will have 30 some more horses to work with
good luck with your decision
I dont really care what the "statistics" say. Fact is I'm a pretty good, and even more importantly, a safe driver. I'm not out to impress my friends with my driving skills, nor am I trying to win any races on the street (if thats what I wanted to do, I would have gotten a wrx or or a Z for sure). The rx8 is just plain fun to drive, looks great (unlike the wrx IMO) and is also very practical considering. I really dont find it THAT fast, especially in comparison to my moms v8 jeep grand cherokee (no hemi).
Getting a 16 year old a car like this is a really dumb idea, but for someone who has had almost a year of driving experience its completely different.
In cars like these, manual is a must. You have so much more control and its just a ton more fun. Plus in the rx8 you will have 30 some more horses to work with
good luck with your decision
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Originally Posted by tazzydnc
I'm 17 and am getting a black manual rx8 on monday :D
I dont really care what the "statistics" say. Fact is I'm a pretty good, and even more importantly, a safe driver. I'm not out to impress my friends with my driving skills, nor am I trying to win any races on the street (if thats what I wanted to do, I would have gotten a wrx or or a Z for sure). The rx8 is just plain fun to drive, looks great (unlike the wrx IMO) and is also very practical considering. I really dont find it THAT fast, especially in comparison to my moms v8 jeep grand cherokee (no hemi).
Getting a 16 year old a car like this is a really dumb idea, but for someone who has had almost a year of driving experience its completely different.
In cars like these, manual is a must. You have so much more control and its just a ton more fun. Plus in the rx8 you will have 30 some more horses to work with
good luck with your decision
I dont really care what the "statistics" say. Fact is I'm a pretty good, and even more importantly, a safe driver. I'm not out to impress my friends with my driving skills, nor am I trying to win any races on the street (if thats what I wanted to do, I would have gotten a wrx or or a Z for sure). The rx8 is just plain fun to drive, looks great (unlike the wrx IMO) and is also very practical considering. I really dont find it THAT fast, especially in comparison to my moms v8 jeep grand cherokee (no hemi).
Getting a 16 year old a car like this is a really dumb idea, but for someone who has had almost a year of driving experience its completely different.
In cars like these, manual is a must. You have so much more control and its just a ton more fun. Plus in the rx8 you will have 30 some more horses to work with
good luck with your decision
Actually it's a good thing when u kids get an 8. More chance of the 8 becoming rare.
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Originally Posted by rotten42
I hate it when this stereotype is thrown out everytime someone young taks abvout getting a car like this...its not fair........however.....as a parent, I wouldn't allow my kids to drive a car like this or support buying one. Unfortunityly the statistics are against the 17-19 year old demographic.....add to that night driving with more than one passenger and the statistics get scary.
I don't blame the kid for wanting to get a nice hot fast car...I blame the parents for getting a kid one...this is not the way to teach responsiblity. If the kid has 7k then he gets a car worth 7k ...and the parents make sure that the car is safe in regards to the condition of the car.
I don't blame the kid for wanting to get a nice hot fast car...I blame the parents for getting a kid one...this is not the way to teach responsiblity. If the kid has 7k then he gets a car worth 7k ...and the parents make sure that the car is safe in regards to the condition of the car.
I don't blame the original poster. I blame his folks. Parenting is about setting boundaries, not being your kid's "buddy". Whichever car he gets I wish him well, but I stick to my ealier statement that the car won't make it more than a few months without getting into an accident. In fact, this thread reminds me of another...
http://forums.evolutionm.net/showthread.php?t=105038
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Getting a 16 year old a car like this is a really dumb idea, but for someone who has had almost a year of driving experience its completely different.
Think of how you feel about people who are "new" compared to your whopping "almost a year" and then consider what people who have been driving for 10, 20, 30 years think about someone who thinks "almost a year of driving experience is completely different".
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Originally Posted by IkeWRX
He was most certainly nominated, and will be a part of the poll. I'd say he's got a pretty good shot of winning it. I think you get the idea why I made that thread now :p
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Originally Posted by Reactionary
You started the thread so that you could finally win something.
If I had any clue what you were talking about I'd say something to make you look stupid, again.
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Originally Posted by rotten42
I hate it when this stereotype is thrown out everytime someone young taks abvout getting a car like this...its not fair........however.....as a parent, I wouldn't allow my kids to drive a car like this or support buying one. Unfortunityly the statistics are against the 17-19 year old demographic.....add to that night driving with more than one passenger and the statistics get scary.
I don't blame the kid for wanting to get a nice hot fast car...I blame the parents for getting a kid one...this is not the way to teach responsiblity. If the kid has 7k then he gets a car worth 7k ...and the parents make sure that the car is safe in regards to the condition of the car.
I don't blame the kid for wanting to get a nice hot fast car...I blame the parents for getting a kid one...this is not the way to teach responsiblity. If the kid has 7k then he gets a car worth 7k ...and the parents make sure that the car is safe in regards to the condition of the car.
Parents who make bad decisions deserve what they get. Unfortunately, many of them are setting themselves up for losses on their investments.
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Originally Posted by Speed-ER doc
Parents who make bad decisions deserve what they get. Unfortunately, many of them are setting themselves up for losses on their investments.