Subject	Start with an NA and be prepared for the maintenance costs..
Posted by	pa300 on January 26, 2011 at 12:30 PM
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In Reply To	im looking to get a twin turbo Z posted by juniorj1995 on January 26, 2011 at 06:55 AM
Message	I bought my Z when I was 18 and thought that I could afford it. I quickly realized that a car like this is expensive to maintain. Plan on spending $1,000 or more a year on it. I don't know your situation, but if this isn't a problem I say go for it, they're great cars. Since the Z i've also had 5 sportbikes with no crashes, so if you respect the machine they will treat you well. Also, you're coming to an age where drinking and driving is common in some circles. Beyond the obvious risks, DUI laws are getting very severe and they don't give out any free passes anymore so just don't do it. Ask me how I know:( And of course the standard reply has to be thrown in also "Take it to the track if you want to race" Good Luck and post pictures when you get it.
Follow Ups	im looking to get a twin turbo Z - juniorj1995 06:55:57 01/26/11 I recommend that you do not do this at all. Get a reliable - RAGTPZ 07:35:54 01/26/11 i do not recommend a 300zx TT or NA for a 15 year old - Atl300zxTT 07:36:35 01/26/11 What make you think junior1995 is - njz 08:00:39 01/26/11 Right, because when I was a freshman in HS I could afford - BigTDogg (MA) 08:02:42 01/26/11 agreed... i would have killed myself with the Z at 15/16... - TeddyZ(SFC) 08:14:58 01/26/11 I owned my first '95 300zx NA at 16 =P I didnt die. (n/m) - JayT (Tampa,FL) 10:32:31 01/26/11 Don't judge by ones own life experience - njz 08:14:59 01/26/11 lesson?? how to end life quick perhaps... - TeddyZ(SFC) 08:19:58 01/26/11 What else am I going to go on? - BigTDogg (MA) 08:21:09 01/26/11 i was 21 and it took me a bit to get used to it... - TeddyZ(SFC) 08:24:35 01/26/11 I'm 34 and I still have to park the car from - The Hawk 11:16:26 01/26/11 my father is in his late 50's and he won't drive the Z... - TeddyZ(SFC) 12:22:32 01/26/11 U are doing the same thing. you're giving him the benefit - nissansx 10:37:34 01/26/11 Agreed... - Z DNA 09:23:31 01/26/11 Biggest 2nd ever!!! (n/m) - The Hawk 11:14:15 01/26/11 20 yr old 300zx NA car would be big mistake at 15 - Barry(TN) 08:09:18 01/26/11 go to college (n/m) - Adam (NoVA) 08:03:55 01/26/11 Amen. (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 08:06:31 01/26/11 3rd (n/m) - Halo TTZ 08:26:20 01/26/11 4th (n/m) - TeddyZ(SFC) 08:28:09 01/26/11 It seems to me from reading some of the messages, - njz 08:29:28 01/26/11 we are not mind readers and that was not in the post. (n/m) - Halo TTZ 08:31:08 01/26/11 i think you're missing the point here... - TeddyZ(SFC) 08:39:54 01/26/11 Understood, pointing out the pitfalls is a good idea - njz 09:08:24 01/26/11 no one is dismissing his dream... just tellin him to wait - TeddyZ(SFC) 09:09:53 01/26/11 Riight! a mistake he will never repeat in life. - njz 09:18:01 01/26/11 Are you reading a different post than everyone else? - Z DNA 09:27:09 01/26/11 oh the irony - nissansx 09:54:58 01/26/11 hahahahaha (n/m) - TeddyZ(SFC) 10:36:22 01/26/11 Thank you Mr. Einstein. (n/m) - njz 12:16:36 01/26/11 F that whos gonna do the landscaping (n/m) - ZiNnYc 09:00:01 01/26/11 you (n/m) - John (MD) 17:50:04 01/26/11 6th.....wait a minute..... (n/m) - collegeboy 15:15:08 01/26/11 :-) (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 00:06:43 01/27/11 Yes go to school! - ILoveBoost 08:10:21 01/26/11 15 years old and you want a TT?? BAD IDEA... - TeddyZ(SFC) 08:12:17 01/26/11 nah, the z32 is too complicated for beginners - shaggee 08:35:25 01/26/11 You're too old for the TT (n/m) - jdubs 08:35:48 01/26/11 I got my first non-turbo at 17 - Ahmed (Chicago) 08:59:52 01/26/11 yep.. 16 when I got mine.. too much car.. for that age.. - KongZTT GT28RS MD 11:14:32 01/26/11 Youre not seeing the big picture.... - ZiNnYc 12:34:05 01/26/11 roight roight... - KongZTT GT28RS MD 17:26:15 01/26/11 lmao!! (n/m) - ZiNnYc 21:02:23 01/26/11 Anyone consider the possibility that juniorj was BORN READY (n/m) - ZiNnYc 09:06:10 01/26/11 Maybe a brother of Bestboy? (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 09:29:21 01/26/11 Only ONE can be BORN READY (n/m) - ZiNnYc 09:40:15 01/26/11 Re: Maybe a brother of Bestboy? - Bestboy 12:56:22 01/26/11 :-) (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 13:40:47 01/26/11 Get a cheap car, focus on school - ZXRider 09:13:22 01/26/11 juniorj, it's your life, do what you want, but... - Shiers69 09:31:03 01/26/11 I got my Z when i was 15 - TK3Z32(Wi) 09:43:25 01/26/11 i got a z at 17 - KasbeKZ(VA) 10:17:09 01/26/11 Since he did ASK for opinions.... - PCVI 10:23:18 01/26/11 Lol. My nephew is going to be 16 this year and he too is - MixManMash 10:30:36 01/26/11 ^^^ All very impressive responses^^^ - sclemin1 10:46:58 01/26/11 I hate to see someone spend money on a car they dont want.. - Rogy 10:52:26 01/26/11 ^This. - LeaninBack916 12:28:50 01/26/11 Do your research, know what you are getting into - Mizar 10:52:32 01/26/11 I had some Z's I couldnt afford. It sucks. - blackomega 11:03:23 01/26/11 Don't get a car older than you are. - SimaYi 11:23:33 01/26/11 2nd that. - KasbeKZ(VA) 11:56:26 01/26/11 Terrible advice. (n/m) - chicagozer 14:10:09 01/26/11 I wish I was 15 aqain. What a wonderful post. - zellamay 11:44:24 01/26/11 Start with an NA and be prepared for the maintenance costs.. - pa300 12:30:09 01/26/11 save your money - JRFITZ 12:54:42 01/26/11 I got my Z when I was 17 - Dream Z 13:25:45 01/26/11 I had my TT at your age 9-10 years ago - collegeboy 15:23:41 01/26/11 Honestly, I would save your money. - zfreak(Dallas) 17:45:05 01/26/11 Get a beater go to college then get a Z - John (MD) 17:47:50 01/26/11 Lessons need to be learnt. Kids need to learn how to drive. - akdawgg99 18:05:07 01/26/11 Good to see younger guys like the Z32. - Yoshi 20:03:14 01/26/11 you guys all forget the most important thing at 16yrs - PhilH 00:10:21 01/27/11 HAHAHA totally forgot about that... - TeddyZ(SFC) 01:04:46 01/27/11
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