06' 350Z Purchase

[dak125]

Originally posted by: drbrock
I didn't realize it takes premium, kinda kills the deal for me, I bring myself to buying that fuel

Sorry, but that statement really bugs me. Most of my past cars (and my current one) have used premium. You're averaging $0.20 more per gallon. If you average a 15 gallon fill up, once per week for a year ... that's $156 extra over regular unleaded, that's it! If you can afford almost $18k for a car, you SHOULD be able to afford an extra $156.

 

[Nutdotnet]

Originally posted by: drbrock

Originally posted by: exdeath

Originally posted by: drbrock
I didn't realize it takes premium, kinda kills the deal for me, I bring myself to buying that fuel

So you'll spend $17.5k on a car that will probably cost $500 a year to register and cost you $400 for a pair of tires every 6 months, but the idea of spending $156 ($0.20 x 15 gal x 52 weeks) a year extra in gas turns you off?

If thats the case you might be getting in over your head here. Maintenence costs for a car like this might be more than you'd expect, and premium fuel is one of those costs. Gotta pay to play.

Tires wear out every 6 months on this car? That is pretty weak. Crossfire tires last longer than that. I was just going to pick up the car for a daily driver not to tear it up on the track. Your right though on the premium that should not deter me from getting the car.

Also I have no idea on the register costs your talking about. Both of my cars together don't cost that much to register. I figured the biggest increase in cost will be insurance.

Registering fees all vary by state. Some are reasonable, some are ridiculously high.

No, no tires will last much longer than 6-months...unless you are only paying $100 a tire. Tires aren't going to be super-expensive but they're going to be more than $100 per. Get some good tires and they'll last you quite sometime.

I think the point he was making though was that you're willing to spend thousands of dollars on a car but you won't spend the extra coin on Premium fuel? Have you taken the time to actually calculate the costs of premium vs. regular. In my neck of the woods Premium is 20 cents more per gallon than Regular. That's $4 for 20 gallons. Even at one fill-up a week that's only $208 for the year.

Bottom-line is if you can't afford the slightly higher cost for premium fuel than you really shouldn't be looking to spend $17k on a car in the first place.

 

[Nutdotnet]

Originally posted by: dak125

Originally posted by: drbrock
I didn't realize it takes premium, kinda kills the deal for me, I bring myself to buying that fuel

Sorry, but that statement really bugs me. Most of my past cars (and my current one) have used premium. You're averaging $0.20 more per gallon. If you average a 15 gallon fill up, once per week for a year ... that's $156 extra over regular unleaded, that's it! If you can afford almost $18k for a car, you SHOULD be able to afford an extra $156.

Haha...we posted the same thing at the same time.

Great minds think alike!

 

[Nutdotnet]

Originally posted by: exdeath

Originally posted by: drbrock

Originally posted by: exdeath

Originally posted by: drbrock
I didn't realize it takes premium, kinda kills the deal for me, I bring myself to buying that fuel

So you'll spend $17.5k on a car that will probably cost $500 a year to register and cost you $400 for a pair of tires every 6 months, but the idea of spending $156 ($0.20 x 15 gal x 52 weeks) a year extra in gas turns you off?

If thats the case you might be getting in over your head here. Maintenence costs for a car like this might be more than you'd expect, and premium fuel is one of those costs. Gotta pay to play.

Tires wear out every 6 months on this car? That is pretty weak. Crossfire tires last longer than that. I was just going to pick up the car for a daily driver not to tear it up on the track. Your right though on the premium that should not deter me from getting the car.

Also I have no idea on the register costs your talking about. Both of my cars together don't cost that much to register. I figured the biggest increase in cost will be insurance.

I'm just generalizing on the registration costs of any '06 or newer vehicle, which is generally around $300-500 a year for the one vehicle.

Tire wear is going to be higher on any performance vehicle, regardless how much you try to baby it. It's a 3400 lb car with 18" wheels with soft rubber and 300 HP. They will wear faster and be more costly than you are probably used to. I have this saying that you know your car is fast when you are more worried about tire prices than gas prices

Just things to think about.

Registration in Alaska is $150 for two years...

 

[drbrock]

Originally posted by: dak125

Originally posted by: drbrock
I didn't realize it takes premium, kinda kills the deal for me, I bring myself to buying that fuel

Sorry, but that statement really bugs me. Most of my past cars (and my current one) have used premium. You're averaging $0.20 more per gallon. If you average a 15 gallon fill up, once per week for a year ... that's $156 extra over regular unleaded, that's it! If you can afford almost $18k for a car, you SHOULD be able to afford an extra $156.

you and nutdotnet are both correct. Stupid statement, did not think that one through. I will def put good tires on the car. My stock titan tires at 185 a piece at costco. You pay what you get for.

Now on to a more important question. Should I sell my 66 mustang coupe for this car? The Z will blow the mustang away in speed, since I only have a straight six, but that mustang is a head turner.

Which do you think is a hotter car?

 

[Arkaign]

Originally posted by: drbrock

Originally posted by: dak125

Originally posted by: drbrock
I didn't realize it takes premium, kinda kills the deal for me, I bring myself to buying that fuel

Sorry, but that statement really bugs me. Most of my past cars (and my current one) have used premium. You're averaging $0.20 more per gallon. If you average a 15 gallon fill up, once per week for a year ... that's $156 extra over regular unleaded, that's it! If you can afford almost $18k for a car, you SHOULD be able to afford an extra $156.

you and nutdotnet are both correct. Stupid statement, did not think that one through. I will def put good tires on the car. My stock titan tires at 185 a piece at costco. You pay what you get for.

Now on to a more important question. Should I sell my 66 mustang coupe for this car? The Z will blow the mustang away in speed, since I only have a straight six, but that mustang is a head turner.

Which do you think is a hotter car?

Is the Mustang still original / collector car? If not, just drop a 351 in it, with a new rear end, exhaust, wiring harness, perhaps a supercharger, 18"x10.5" slicks in the back, 17"s up front, you can build a 10-second car or better out of the old stang. Frame might need some reinforcements if you go above ~500 crank hp.

 

[drbrock]

it is original, for the most part, the paint has changed but that is about it. That would be an amazing mustang but I don't have the technical know how to many of those things. I figure that would get pricey too. Not to be cheap but I don't to invest another 5 grand into it. This car will be my daily driver.

 

[zerocool84]

Originally posted by: drbrock
it is original, for the most part, the paint has changed but that is about it. That would be an amazing mustang but I don't have the technical know how to many of those things. I figure that would get pricey too. Not to be cheap but I don't to invest another 5 grand into it. This car will be my daily driver.

Since you just said that you don't have the technical know how to work on your own car if something goes wrong then either keep it stock but resto and keep driving that. For me old mustangs are played out but if you like it then make sure it's in tip-top shape.

 

[Nutdotnet]

Originally posted by: drbrock

Originally posted by: dak125

Originally posted by: drbrock
I didn't realize it takes premium, kinda kills the deal for me, I bring myself to buying that fuel

Sorry, but that statement really bugs me. Most of my past cars (and my current one) have used premium. You're averaging $0.20 more per gallon. If you average a 15 gallon fill up, once per week for a year ... that's $156 extra over regular unleaded, that's it! If you can afford almost $18k for a car, you SHOULD be able to afford an extra $156.

you and nutdotnet are both correct. Stupid statement, did not think that one through. I will def put good tires on the car. My stock titan tires at 185 a piece at costco. You pay what you get for.

Now on to a more important question. Should I sell my 66 mustang coupe for this car? The Z will blow the mustang away in speed, since I only have a straight six, but that mustang is a head turner.

Which do you think is a hotter car?

That's really up for you to decide bud. They are both nice cars, and honestly, a mint classic mustang is hard to beat. BUT, the 350Z I'm assuming has warranty, has more value, and has more creature comforts.