Disheartened and thinking about selling

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  1. JD-3193

    JD-3193 New Member

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    I've only had my ZX for about 2 months but already I'm thinking about selling it.
    I find that I prefer driving my daily (which is currently up for sale) :eek:
    I've come to realise that I just don't like big cars.

    What do I do? Is there a way to make a zed feel smaller..? :eek:

    Could I realistically expect to get back the $8500 I paid for the car?

    I know this is a stupid thread but I'm really lost and I don't want to pour money into a car that I might never learn to love as much as my MR2 :(
     
  2. Chrispy

    Chrispy Pretentious Upstart

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    Sell them both and get a turbo manual MR2 :D

    Is the Zed in good nick? Should be able to get what you paid as long as it isn't a bucket of puss.
     
  3. JD-3193

    JD-3193 New Member

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    The ZX is in great condition apart from a few paint chips and mismatched rims.
    A new motor was put in about 4 years ago and it has only done 30,000km since then. I have $12,000 in receipts for various work that was done.
    It is a great car and I think I got a bargain. It's just a shame that I'm not enjoying it :(

    And yes, if I keep my MR2 then I would be building a nice 3S-GTE to put in it.
     
  4. Mclovin

    Mclovin Well-Known Member

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    Line it up with any holden or ford and then see how big you think the zed is lol. :rofl:
     
  5. JD-3193

    JD-3193 New Member

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    I used to drive a Commodore VN so I know what you mean :p
    The ZX is about halfway between.

    Ahh I'm so lost as to what to do :(
     
  6. mungyz

    mungyz Well-Known Member

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    Upgraded wheels, springs, shocks, adjustable suspension & a decent wheel alignment should start to make her feel a little more nimble but at the end of the day she will still weigh upwards of 1400kg even if you strip her down a bit.
     
  7. Kieren

    Kieren Active Member

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    Once you sell the MR2 you won't have anything to compare the Z with and you'll get used to it.

    Don't sell the Z man!
     
  8. JD-3193

    JD-3193 New Member

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    It's so much money that I will never get back :( I already just dropped heaps on a new alarm and yellowtop Optima for the zed.
     
  9. JD-3193

    JD-3193 New Member

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    I wonder if that's true... Sounds like a good solution :p
     
  10. Mclovin

    Mclovin Well-Known Member

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    Is the TT at 12psi? if not boost it up mate. :cool:
     
  11. JD-3193

    JD-3193 New Member

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    Nope :eek: 9psi.
    I was planning to boost it and do a few other things to get 250rwkw. Now I'm not sure... :(
     
  12. Daz and Kaz

    Daz and Kaz Z Boy & Z Girl

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    get a 240z, 260z or 280zx, all seem hugely smaller and you're still driving a z :) :)
     
  13. MagicMike

    MagicMike Moderator Staff Member

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    Boost it up and enjoy it or sell it and go back to being a hairdresser :p
     
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    Lovic Non-member

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    if your mr2 back to $6000 mark, let me know pretty sure i will buy it.
    then you can keep the Z :D
     
  15. Mclovin

    Mclovin Well-Known Member

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    A TurboTech manual boost controller is $30 and very easy to install. I use one, works great. Makes all the difference.
     
  16. JD-3193

    JD-3193 New Member

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    I'm torn between the two! :(

    Maybe I'll put both up for sale with firm prices then let fate decide...
     
  17. ed300zx

    ed300zx Active Member

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    your mr2 looks allot nicer.....keep that one....unless you sell both and then get a tt manual 2+0 :D
     
  18. Chrispy

    Chrispy Pretentious Upstart

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    Or buy my V8 zed for $30k :p
     
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    JD-3193 New Member

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    My annual income is slightly less than that :eek:
     
  20. Mclovin

    Mclovin Well-Known Member

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    I have to disagree with you there, I like his zed a lot more. :(
     

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