Should I buy a G35 or upgrade 240sx?

[Southern Clown]

So im kinda torn, I was thinking over the past few days of the choice i should make. Now don't get me wrong I LOOOOVVEE the s chassis vehicles. But I have always wanted a Z.

So here is the story, Just bought the wife a S13 (its still in the shop waiting on the seatbelt motor from japan), I want her to love it as much as I did my first 6. So I want to upgrade the suspension and add a few areo parts. But i just sold my 95 ealge Talon TSI for $3000 and I want to dump about $2000 (the other $1000 is going to registration and repairs) of that into the car with a budget build since my wife will just use it as a daily.

OR

Take the money and use it for a down payment on a G35 (auto cause she cant drive stick) and try my luck with that and see where the road takes us. All i would really like to do with the car is drop it on some new shoes and upgrade the exhaust and a few other bolt ons so I can keep the car reliable. Not a big fan of payments but for a dealer warenty and a newer chassis i could make an exception.

What would you guys do? BTW i forgot to mention, this will be her FIRST CAR!! and no she has not had a chance to drive the S13 on the road yet.

LET THE WARS BEGIN!

[coupesallday!]

wait for it. . .

[chuki.s13.coupe.]

Why don't you ask her what SHE prefers?

[fliprayzin240sx]

You live in Coachella, ie desert...why the fuck would you want your wife to drive an unreliable of a shit box known as an S13?

[aznfab213]

Just get a BRZ. You won't need to upgrade anything. It is an all around good car for the most part and on the plus side, it already has a new sporty look. I wouldn't recommend letting your wife drive an s13 unless it was necessary.

[Southern Clown]

Originally Posted by chuki.s13.coupe.

Why don't you ask her what SHE prefers?

SHE told me to pick up the S13 in the first place, and if it were up to her she would perfer a BMW Z4 or a 2001 and above 3 series. But I do know that everytime she sees a s13 or a G35 done correctly she gets excited.

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

You live in Coachella, ie desert...why the fuck would you want your wife to drive an unreliable of a shit box known as an S13?

As for unreliable, that is why it is in the shop so it can be reliable. And as for repairs in the future i have an average knowledge of the ka motors so after it comes out of the shop I should be able to trouble shoot the little issues. Where as the G35 I know nothing about and the learning curve will be hellacious.

[1990 s13]

Originally Posted by Southern Clown

As for unreliable, that is why it is in the shop so it can be reliable. And as for repairs in the future i have an average knowledge of the ka motors so after it comes out of the shop I should be able to trouble shoot the little issues. Where as the G35 I know nothing about and the learning curve will be hellacious.

you have average knowledge but you say the car is in the shop to change a seatbelt motor?

[Southern Clown]

Originally Posted by 1990 s13

you have average knowledge but you say the car is in the shop to change a seatbelt motor?

If you could get something done for free would you not do it? Your statement is invalid.

[Southern Clown]

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

You live in Coachella, ie desert...why the fuck would you want your wife to drive an unreliable of a shit box known as an S13?

As for reliable, we have a 08 4 door focus as a daily.

[thefro526]

Your signature is spelled wrong. It's Congratulations not Congradulations.

Also, buy the G35.

[DJ-of-E]

Originally Posted by Southern Clown

As for reliable, we have a 08 4 door focus as a daily.

Have her just keep driving the Ford Focus while you driving your S13. See how often you have to ask the wife for a ride.

I use to own two used cars. One car dies, the other drives and vice versa. However, there are points in months where I do not even have time to fix the cars and ended up asking for rides. So I ditched one of them and bought a brand new Z with 5 year warranty and maintenance. When car is down, dealership is nice enough to loan me an Altima.

[K_style]

Why don't' you have poll ?

beside, this is pretty stupid question to ask... S13 over G35? no shit... ?? what do you think pal???

You think she is going to LOVE s13 so much over G35?? i don't think so. plus, you said she can't drive M/T.

[Southern Clown]

Originally Posted by K_style

Why don't' you have poll ?

beside, this is pretty stupid question to ask... S13 over G35? no shit... ?? what do you think pal???

You think she is going to LOVE s13 so much over G35?? i don't think so. plus, you said she can't drive M/T.

Well when it comes to the two cars it is also an issue of cost, like everything else. We are just starting as a family and money is not as tight as most but keeping the cost down would be a great help. Not saying that the monthly payments for the G would be bad since we are both working, but keeping the cost reasonable would put a smile on both of our faces. And as for the the M/T, can you elaborate?

[fliprayzin240sx]

Didnt you say before that you guys are starting a family? I'd get something roomier for her more than anything else.

Also, you might wanna fix your signature...you sound retarded with "congradulations".

[badbob2121]

Almost 30 years old... still cannot make own decisions...

[mewantkouki]

Originally Posted by badbob2121

Almost 30 years old... still wants to be seen driving an s13...

I think the g35 choice is clear.

[OBEEWON]

One time I was walking past an abandoned warehouse listening to Hubastank when I spotted a gentleman with a gas can. He was looking at me with mal intent. So I attacked him in the ajacent parking lot with his Karl Kani boots.

[Royal13]

She likes z4's and wants reliable?.... miata! I beat the hell out of mine and its running happily with 303k miles.

[drscooper]

wellllll g35 derpppppp!

[Dek-Thai]

just ask her what she want.

[laurentj23]

No car payment > car payment.
Car payment = Reliable car
No car payment = stranded or broke down in the middle of the road.

[Southern Clown]

I just dont want her to wreck the G since it is her first car, and if she does wreck the S13 then its no sweat. But I see your point on the whole reliable car issue.

[xoxide]

Dafuq... Your 30.. I assume she is close to that, how is this her first car...

[Southern Clown]

Originally Posted by xoxide

Dafuq... Your 30.. I assume she is close to that, how is this her first car...

she's 24, and she never needed one, she always had her brother drive her and for college she lived on campus so she never needed one.

[Slammed Assassin]

If you can easily afford a G35 then jump on it. But remember you have to do monthly payments, and full coverage insurance, and more expensive maintenance.

[illvialuver]

Why the hell would you trust us on what to do?

If you do have any common sense, and you are trying to save money or whatever. Buy her a beater and a half for like 600-1000 let her drive that for about 6months to a year.

In that time, teach her to drive stick. If she can handle not destroying the beater ass ford tempo or whatever you get for under 1k, then get her in the s13 or like others have said throw down for a brz or frs. reliable, cheap monthly payments, just add wheels and enjoy.

[BossHogg]

so treat her like a 16 year old or any "new" driver. Beater, wreck, another beater, wreck..... repeat process.....2 years later nice ride. Wait, some people's 240's are beaters. Forgot. 240 it is.

[Arireese]

Pontiac sunfire.

/thread

[Fred Allen Burge]

Let's be honest, you can't truly afford the G but, it's fun to imagine it for a while. Getting out of and/or staying out of debt trumps everything.

[nighthawk48]

honda del sol /thread. better yet, get a pinto