Sorry guys, I'm leaving

[Burtonboarder950]

ok, so heres my last time ill be starting a story on here with "ok." I went to a couple nissan dealerships with my friend yesterday, and heard the worst news I could imagine. I talked to the dealer about a used 3.5, my budget being a max of 21000. He told me that he has never got a used 3.5 back, and neither have any other dealerships in the tri-state area. He told me he has had only ONE return of the coupe, and it was a 2.5 that a woman bought after her divorce to look as if she was back on her feet. However, some guy told her she looked bad in the car so she returned it.... Anyway...the dealer told me the cheapest i can get the coupe for is 30000 after taxes and all that sneaky crap. So, after hours of convincing, i convinced my parents to get me a 350z. Yea, i was as shocked as everyone ive told. I looked into 2004 and 5s tourings with 40000 miles on them for under 15 grand...found a couple good offers. So i wanted to say goodbye to you altima coupe owners, it was awesome talking to all of you. Enjoy your coupes and ill be on the 350z forum if you want to say hi! haha bye

[mcheddadi]

lol lol, you funny

have fun with the 350z!

P.S. get a 6MT one!

[jdshift]

Dude!!?? Your really not leaving...........just changing the ride, congrats by the way!!

[Colton92]

Awesome!! I'd hate to be payin that insurance. but still congrats definatly get that stick

[Hussain]

30k is crazy! cali is knows for robing ppl with taxes and all the sneaky **** and i got mine last year on the 4th of July (had my baby for almost a year now) and at that time they only had 1 altima coupe and were not willing to go under MSRP so i just got it. it's a 3.5se with CVT (an extra $500 or something) and it came out to a little under 29k after taxes and everything. stick will be cheaper and now days you could talk them down...... but ya, not sure about 21k out the door..... 350z are nice though, i almost got a 2007 350z instead of my coupe, but in the end i wanted a back seat (which is hardly even used lol)

[quick_shift]

enjoy the Z, make sure to stop back every once in awhile

[adidas2go]

Haha, oddly enough, my roommate and I went to the Nissan dealership 2 days ago and he got himself an Orange 07 350z 6spd with 10k miles for 21800. We had a 2 day, 9 hour standoff with them for this car. We got an awesome deal Its super quick! Been roasting, whats left of the rear tires, for the last 2 days, since we worked 2 new rear tires on the deal too!

[nightrain]

So, after hours of convincing, i convinced my parents to get me a 350z.

Aw, gee, life is tough.

Say hi to Mommy and Daddy, for me Punk.

Happy 17th Birfday!

If you were my kid, I'd get you a used Honda Civic. And let you make the payments with your lawn mowing money.


Modified by nightrain at 6:08 PM 6/28/2008

[Hussain]

Aw, gee, life is tough.

Say hi to Mommy and Daddy, for me Punk.

Happy 17th Birfday!

If you were my kid, I'd get you a used Honda Civic. And let you make the payments with your lawn mowing money.



Modified by nightrain at 6:08 PM 6/28/2008

lol the altima coupe was my first car and my parents bought it for me (cash so no worrying about payments and none of it was my money lol). it was either the coupe or a brand new 350z last year lol

[spockrock]

I for see a flame war.....

[altimacoupelvr]

wow i'm not hatin since my first car was a brand new 2000 bmw z3 convertible!!!! have fun with the z.

[mcheddadi]

thank god e isn't yours then!

[adidas2go]

Nightrain, Its 2008 bro, people have money to give their kids. No need to hate on the entire 16-18 year old category because the family has money. Would you turn down a free car? I don't think so.

[altimacoupelvr]

[PHENOMenalVinyl]

wow um how do i say this IM JEALOUS bc i dont fit in the 350z n bro ur still in the fam of nissans and tell u the truth ur gettin a sexy *** car so u win lol n have fun with it just be safe bc its a rwd car so be careful

[nightrain]

Nightrain, Its 2008 bro, people have money to give their kids. No need to hate on the entire 16-18 year old category because the family has money. Would you turn down a free car? I don't think so.

You are missing the whole point. Many, many parents who probably have MUCH more money than this kid's know that handing over a new car is not the way to instill values in your child, and may even lead to the kid expecting more freebies in the future, from the parents and others.

I did receive a free car when I was 17. It was an Oldsmobile, from an Uncle who passed away. I deeply hated that car, and finally got rid of it and bought something I wanted. Used. With my own money.

I don't care if parents help out with the down payment, gas(!), Insurance, maintenance, but I think you'll find that kids whose parents don't indulge them quite so much turn out to work harder, are more motivated, and have better values in their lives as adults. I'll be happy to continue parenting discussions with anyone who is interested offline...

And if this punk wants to come onto this msg board and publicly announce that mommy and daddy are buying a car for him, then I'm sorry but that's fair game for the Nightrain. There was a time when kids would buy a beater car and fix it up. And you wouldn't buy 'illuminated kick plates' if you needed an exhaust manifold. And that would teach you how to budget and prioritize. I guess those days are gone.

My remarks are really more general than personal. But the worst part is all the garbage posts BB put up here and didn't even buy an A/C. Or maybe it's the fact he's from Jersey.

[mcheddadi]

lol you are funny

but a funny in "old kinda guy that tells wierd crap at the pub" kinda way lol

[nightrain]

That may be.

But the thing about Time is, someday YOU'LL be in that pub, talking about the old A/C you used to have, while all the kids are driving electric or hydrogen cars and thinking how weird you are.

[Canadian Coupe]

My kids first car will be a Used Honda beater as well, doesn't matter If I'm loaded or not.

That's all I'll say on that.

[Canadian Coupe]

You are missing the whole point. Many, many parents who probably have MUCH more money than this kid's know that handing over a new car is not the way to instill values in your child, and may even lead to the kid expecting more freebies in the future, from the parents and others.

I did receive a free car when I was 17. It was an Oldsmobile, from an Uncle who passed away. I deeply hated that car, and finally got rid of it and bought something I wanted. Used. With my own money.

I don't care if parents help out with the down payment, gas(!), Insurance, maintenance, but I think you'll find that kids whose parents don't indulge them quite so much turn out to work harder, are more motivated, and have better values in their lives as adults. I'll be happy to continue parenting discussions with anyone who is interested offline...

And if this punk wants to come onto this msg board and publicly announce that mommy and daddy are buying a car for him, then I'm sorry but that's fair game for the Nightrain. There was a time when kids would buy a beater car and fix it up. And you wouldn't buy 'illuminated kick plates' if you needed an exhaust manifold. And that would teach you how to budget and prioritize. I guess those days are gone.

My remarks are really more general than personal. But the worst part is all the garbage posts BB put up here and didn't even buy an A/C. Or maybe it's the fact he's from Jersey.

Best post I've seen on here.

Completely agree.

[adidas2go]

As true as all that might be, your not telling this kids parents anything right now, your telling him. I don't think he wants to hear about how hes being spoiled or may have "bad life values" in the future, because you have a grudge with the PARENTS of 2008. So like I said, absolutely no point in posting that on the boards.

[Canadian Coupe]

As true as all that might be, your not telling this kids parents anything right now, your telling him. I don't think he wants to hear about how hes being spoiled or may have "bad life values" in the future, because you have a grudge with the PARENTS of 2008. So like I said, absolutely no point in posting that on the boards.

What does the year have to do with it? It doesn't matter if it's 2001, 1988 or 2008.

What's your point? If he didn't want to hear it, he shouldn't have posted that his parents were buying him the car.

Nobody has been too verbal here. If you think this is bad you should hear the Beemer guys when a 17 year old posts on their forums about his new M3 Coupe.

[spockrock]

while I agree with night train about parents giving **** away, blake makes a good point, its the parents not the kid who is in the wrong.

Also granted we do not know the situation BB may have to pay for insurance, maintenance, etc himself.

[adidas2go]

Yeah bro, please tell me about the boards. Ive been a mod on club3g.com at the age of 17, was just on E46fanatics for my 03 330i at the age of 19, and now I'm a leading poster here. What makes this community much more different is that the community here cares about one another. The guy had a budget of 21k to start out with, so he couldn't get anything he wanted. He had to settle with an 04 350z with 40k miles for 15k. Is that an incredible amount of money for a parent to spend on their child? I tell you what, I'm stationed a coin flip from Malibu, and this guy is no where near spoiled as compared to these kids.

My point is, nightrain's only purpose was to come in here and rain on the kids parade, and only had a grudge to back it up.

If he didn't want to hear it don't post it? Are you kidding me? The guys obviously not looking to get bashed on for leaving the community on good terms. The kid has a budget that he couldn't even buy an altima coupe on. Its not his fault, hes only trying to say goodbye and state a reason why.

[Shift_Altima]

Wowowowow ok there. calm down nightrain. let's back up a second. I have an altima coupe and i'm 18 and my parents got it for me and pay for gas. I started with a station wagon for 6 months and it broke down alot so i had to get rid of it. my parents hate used cars with a passion because alot of people abuse them before returning the lease and many have been in accidnets. so it was a new altima coupe. sure.. its not a versa or a civic.. but it certainly isnt a g37 or m3. it was a graduation present and taught me that working my *** off and getting into a good school has rewards. as of now.. the kids 16-18 have a job. its called school. work hard and get paid. sure.. if zack (burrton) or me slacked off and failed outta school and got a new car.. then ya.. we're spoiled. but we did the job we were given.. do well in school and get into a good college. also.. the tuition for my school is 29k a year.. i got scholarship money and its gonna be 11 or 12 a year. and i opted not to dorm to save more money. so don't hate. i assume u wont be paying for ur kids' college either? if so.. then u just nullified your whole argument. think of it this way.. the 18k i save my parents A YEAR is about the cost of the car.. i got a 2.5 (to save gas) altima with only a convencience package. my dad went into nissan willing to get a fully loaded 2.5 and whether or not u wanna believe me.. i talked him out of it. i told him it was my first car and fully loaded for 28 or 29 was too much. we ended up getting the 2.5 6 speed for a little under 22.. that right there proves that i've got some values. but ofcourse.. according to u.. i'm a spoiled brat. it's ok. hate all u want. i know who i am and i dont need someoen telling me or my parents that theyr'e rong..

[PHENOMenalVinyl]

while I agree with night train about parents giving **** away, blake makes a good point, its the parents not the kid who is in the wrong.

Also granted we do not know the situation BB may have to pay for insurance, maintenance, etc himself.

HES FROM JERSEY all those kids are spoiled they get everything handed to him. But i mean altima coupe (practical and NOT a true sports car ie RWD)

Im 19 and i totally agree with EVERYTHING that nighttrain said. I put 6g down on my car and i make all MY payments. The only diffrence is my parents pay for the insurance 500 per 6 months. The car is registered under my dads name so its cheaper for us. But in the end i have a reliable practical car to take to school. They pay for insurance so i can actually afford it. And they are happy because they dont have to worry bout me gettin home......By the way my first car was an 03 impala which i got at 17. But again i payed for it and they payed insurance.....And i pay for gas to lol never thought that would be something ide say.

[SHIFT_COUPE]

Good luck with the Z. Please be careful with this as your fist car.

For those of you with an opinion on the matter, I have no problem with that. Lets just keep it professional and not step over the line.

[Burtonboarder950]

A) Im getting a used carB) I'm paying halfC) It costs under 15 thousand...thats not a lot

How is this being spoiled in any way? Because its a z is what makes me spoiled? What if I was buying a camry for the same price? nighttrain youre just jelous...fatass prob couldnt fit into the z so you went with the slightly larger a.c

[Shift_Altima]

HES FROM JERSEY all those kids are spoiled they get everything handed to him. But i mean altima coupe (practical and NOT a true sports car ie RWD)

Im 19 and i totally agree with EVERYTHING that nighttrain said. I put 6g down on my car and i make all MY payments. The only diffrence is my parents pay for the insurance 500 per 6 months. The car is registered under my dads name so its cheaper for us. But in the end i have a reliable practical car to take to school. They pay for insurance so i can actually afford it. And they are happy because they dont have to worry bout me gettin home......By the way my first car was an 03 impala which i got at 17. But again i payed for it and they payed insurance.....And i pay for gas to lol never thought that would be something ide say.

don't start being stupid. just bc someone is from nj doesnt mean thing. it's like me saying bc ur from new york u live in the projects and ur poor. so stop with the stpuid stereotypes. he got a good deal on a nice car.. and he;s paying half of it as well. and even if he wasn't paying a penny.. a parent is entitled to give their kid what they see fit. just becuase u guys have different parenting opinions doesn't mean ur better.

[Canadian Coupe]

You're paying half? If so, than that's a lot better than a lot of kids I know.

I don't mean to come across as an ******* either but after seeing my buddies parents buy him a 50,000+ beemer only for him to go out and crash it and then buy him another luxury vehicle.. it just doesn't make sense from my standpoint.

I know the Z you're getting can't be compared to a car twice it's price, it's just the principle for me. Hey, if you've worked hard and are making some money, all the power to ya and good for you.

Enjoy the Z.

And hey, if anyone ever agreed to pay for a Ferrari for me... I'd have to think long and hard about accepting.