View Poll Results: Which Car?
350z
14
28.00%
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72.00%
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350z vs s2000
Apathy Kills
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From: The Left Lane
Originally Posted by jaje
my 85 lude lasted me from High School to College (3 hour drive from home) to Law School (6 hour drive from home) by the time I sold it, it had 275k miles on it...100k on a Teg is nothing, it's really just broken in by that time
trust me...last thing you want is a NICE car parked on the side of a road in collegeville where people key it b/c they are jealous, break into it, bash into it b/c they can't drive, puke in it b/c she's too drunk, etc.
if you're smart and I hope you are...keep the Teg (it's a hatch so you can haul an enormous amount of stuff - I had a 98 gsr that i loved and actually used it to move from our apartment to our first house) and use that for college as a Teg is still nice enough of a car that no one will judge you rich or poor or stupid and if anything happens to it it's not such a big deal or disappointment
have the rents give you the money and invest it or put into some interest bearing account and make something off it...then upon graduation you can have a downpayment on a house or buy an even nicer or brand new sports car
the biggest mistake I see time and time again is people trying to buy a car they cannot afford or do not need...cars are a money pit and will not give you any rate of return
in fact I can go out and buy my dream car (NSX) brand new or even easily afford a used one without any need to take a loan - but b/c I smartly save and spend money and do not try to live beyond my means that I am slowly able to afford things I never thought I could...I will buy one someday but not if it hurts my financial well being (also have a 4 year old so college savings and emergency savings are key)
trust me...last thing you want is a NICE car parked on the side of a road in collegeville where people key it b/c they are jealous, break into it, bash into it b/c they can't drive, puke in it b/c she's too drunk, etc.
if you're smart and I hope you are...keep the Teg (it's a hatch so you can haul an enormous amount of stuff - I had a 98 gsr that i loved and actually used it to move from our apartment to our first house) and use that for college as a Teg is still nice enough of a car that no one will judge you rich or poor or stupid and if anything happens to it it's not such a big deal or disappointment
have the rents give you the money and invest it or put into some interest bearing account and make something off it...then upon graduation you can have a downpayment on a house or buy an even nicer or brand new sports car
the biggest mistake I see time and time again is people trying to buy a car they cannot afford or do not need...cars are a money pit and will not give you any rate of return
in fact I can go out and buy my dream car (NSX) brand new or even easily afford a used one without any need to take a loan - but b/c I smartly save and spend money and do not try to live beyond my means that I am slowly able to afford things I never thought I could...I will buy one someday but not if it hurts my financial well being (also have a 4 year old so college savings and emergency savings are key)
If you must get something else for the sake of novelty, find yourself a 01-03 WRX and a decent set of performance tires. It'll be nearly as fast, much more versatile and be more manageable in terms of handling.
Then with the 10K left over, roll it into a CD or mutual fund and let it grow. That way, when you have your degree you've got a decent stash of emergency funds -- or the foundation for your retirement investments.
Originally Posted by RB
I'm talking about douche bags trying to teach life lessons and think they know how to parent somebody else's kid.
We're entitled to give helpful advice just as much as you are.
Since your argument centers around calling those who advocate restraint "douche bags"... kindly piss off.
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From: nj
Originally Posted by TheOtherDave™
What a way to make your point...:a:
We're entitled to give helpful advice just as much as you are.
Since your argument centers around calling those who advocate restraint "douche bags"... kindly piss off.
Originally Posted by Draconius
what the fuck is going to be your college grad gift? A fucking house???
How much of your own money are you putting into it...that might make you a tad less spoiled.
How much of your own money are you putting into it...that might make you a tad less spoiled.
not everyone who gets a very nice gift is spoiled :ugh:
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From: Pittsburgh
Originally Posted by anxmatrix
My time is coming near. I cant decide between the two. This is my H.S. Grad gift.
What would i probably find more practical yet still fun for college?
Which one has less problems?
What would i probably find more practical yet still fun for college?
Which one has less problems?
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no s2k for college student for sure. Get 350z if those are your only two options. I saw the poll and most say s2k but that might be cause most here either have one, want one, or think hondas are the greatest... that being because its a HONDA forum. Try 350z forum and see what they say.
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From: Montréal, Canada
Originally Posted by Josh M
I'm a firm believer in that if they don't deserve it or can't handle it then they will learn quickly either by crashing and scaring themselves or crashing and dying in which case we don't have to worry about them.
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Originally Posted by Tark
or maybe crash and kill someone else but that does matter as long as it's not me or anyone i know right?
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Originally Posted by ISP James
last i knew, Honda doesnt produce an S2k with a fixed hardtop. add on/removable hardtop =/= fixed hardtop
Originally Posted by Skelly_GSR
dont hate on the kid if his parents are successful and can do shit like that for their kid.
(currently saving for an S2k myself 
). But I'm lucky to even have my teg. And you need to inform your rents that Hondas are good until 200k+ miles 
but givin your track record... you will be getting tickets in this thing and might end up crashing it like your friends did to their car. Brett, I'm guessing, has a lot of driving experience but because it is a RWD car and the power difference from the teg... shit happens. good luck.
Last edited by Brar; Mar 22, 2006 at 11:59 AM.
