I got the Z as my first car And I love it (got it for $9.5k), the only work that I've had to do on it that wasn't cosmetic or my fault (damn poles getting in my way :embarrassed was the transmission ($1.45k).
I am in Vic and my red NA is for sale It's in bloody good condition, has had all the problem bits replaced. It will have a new heater core and One piece drive shaft installed before it is sold with road worthy. PM me if you are interested. It isnt a junk car
go for it little dude, when do you turn 18? i advize for you to get as much practice before you jump into it, take your perants cars for a massive flogging to get all of those nasty thoughts out of your head, learn how a powerfull rwd car reacts. and when you do buy it, look after it.. the way i see it.. my 300zx is my girlfriend.. i gotta spend money on her, gotta give her a bath once in a while.. treat her with respect and let her go out with other zeds, and give her a royal thrashing every now n then i was 18 and 2 months when i bought mine, and that was 10 months ago, i have spent about $200 on her for parts (interior stuff mostly) and the rest on cosmetic luxuries, go for it
mafi ... no mention of that four letter word ... so your zed is still a virgin ... ???!!! holding off to you marry her ..??!! :thumbsup::LOL::zlove::zlove::zlove::zlove:
tek ... BUT IT IS RED ......!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! don't mislead the lad !!! :LOL::LOL::LOL::LOL::wacko::wacko:
Treat 'em mean keep 'em keen! the way i see it.. my 300zx is my girlfriend.. i gotta spend money on her, gotta give her a bath once in a while.. treat her with respect and let her go out with other zeds,and give her a royal thrashing every now n then Mafi-zed....good one! How do those bumper stickers go? It it's got t*ts or tyres, it's trouble. Can't say I subscribe to this theory for the former. The latter if you have a lemon maybe. But even today, treat 'em mean, keep 'em keen seems to work on both fronts. Cars definitely run better after an Italian tuneup. Probably why rent a cars always drive so well (hard driven). Women still seem to respond to this as well. Not sure about you guys but I prefer to be treated well and spoken to sweetly if you like. There must still be some primal wiring in women methinks. No offence to any lady forum memebers! John :zlove:
I got mine when I was 19... It has been a fantastic car, a dream drive that also allows easy procurement of relations with the opposite sex. However a couple of things: - Make sure you have the cash to spare, like most of these guys have said, it costs a fair bit to maintain and keep. - Insurance is an issue too as said before, not many people will insure it unless your mum or dad owns it. - As was said here, see if you can hit up an advanced driving course, I did and it has helped a lot. On top of learning about safety etc you learn about cornering and a lot of other stuff. I had the luxury of being one of only 3 people doing the course on the day so got to do hotlaps and a whole heap of other fun stuff - Stay on the forum if you get one - this place is fantastic, the people are nice and it's a great place to ask Zed questions... - The Zed will be a lifestyle and passion, not just a car, no doubt most of us will agree with that! So if you've thought about this stuff, go for it! You'll never regret it.
I'm 18 and boutght one about 5 months ago it is expensive but it's worth it. if you have a steady income and you can afford it i say go for it. i paid 17K for my TT and all the major engine work has been done with alot of extras as well. might want to think about the 2+2 or 2 seater a bit more as well, as your more likely to try and show off and do something stupid with a car full of mates, and do you really want to have all your mates wanting you to drive them everywhere. Andy
