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dorkidori_s13 · 05-26-2008, 10:05 PM

so im having a real conundrum of a problem right now...and im wondering if anyones in the same boat (and yes this has to do with cars)

right now im absolutely BORED with what i drive...i own 2 cars...1 is a my white 1993 onevia im sure some of u have seen (the token hotwheel sixty eight wheels car on here lol)...2 is my daily beater 1987 nissan hardbody base model (complete with NO power steering...its awesome)

ive been working on a new 350Z shirt to bring out for the last week and a half (just playing with a new style...finding something that looks cool enough to present to you guys takes a little while longer than you may think)...ne who...starring at the 350z has REALLY started to eat at me

what im left thinking to myself is...do i sell the S13 and the truck to pick up a nice "newer" 350z...or do i torture myself everyday until nissan officially fricken announces the new silvia and wait for that to come out in 2010???

dont get me wrong...im a DIE HARD s chassis fan...i have loved all of 4 of my S13s more than most people love their children (its true....i swear)...but as of late...my life is getting to the point where i want a new car SO BADLY...and not just because i want something new and blingy and what not (and something that doesnt have a million and 2 mystery rattles)...i want something i can travel out of town on business with and know that its going to be reliable...that i can get gas for it ANYWHERE (i run E85 in my S13 right now...not exactly easy to find all over the place outside of vegas)...i love my S13 to death...but its becoming a more and more difficult thought of keeping my s13 for other reasons than a weekend fun car to put-put around in and go to the occasional drift event with (cant daily my car...too many car thieves around vegas want 240s now and ive lost 2 S13s to accidents daily driving them...people like to run into me..not fun)

so yah...i guess the question remains (for myself and im sure alot of other people)...should i just say screw it and buy a 350Z or wait until the magical and wonderful day that nissan brings the new silvia to a dealership near me in 2010???

*johngriff* · 05-26-2008, 10:07 PM

Used Z ftw.

Or used 1 series.

Seriously your S chassis is almost 2 decades old. Time to get a new car.

status:one · 05-26-2008, 10:12 PM

Get a 350z... I would.

s14kouki_ · 05-26-2008, 10:34 PM

350z and sell it in 2010 and pickup the new s chassis. i wouldnt wait, cuz what if, for some odd reason, you dont even like the new s chassis?

plus life is too short to wait...

dorkidori_s13 · 05-26-2008, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s14kouki_

350z and sell it in 2010 and pickup the new s chassis. i wouldnt wait, cuz what if, for some odd reason, you dont even like the new s chassis?

plus life is too short to wait...

well im a big fan of the FM chassis period...ive driven a few 350z's and if the new S chassis is ANYTHING remotely like the 350z (which i know it will be given its being built on the same chassis)...then its gonna be one hell of a little car...and will be worth the wait

i am a very patient persion for the things i work tword in life

i guess i would just be alot more relieved if nissan just fricken came out and announced a release date and showed some pics of it already...the wait for OFFICIAL information is the hardest part sometimes

juice.def · 05-26-2008, 11:03 PM

Get the 350. you only live once two years is a long time to wait..

projectRDM · 05-26-2008, 11:45 PM

Buy a better car.

I loved my 240SX when I drove it and continue to like working on such an easy car, but this brand loyalty people have seems retarded to me. There's people who would buy the S16 if it ever comes out even if it looked like shit and drove like fuck just because it's the 'new' model. That kind of dedication makes no sense to me. Nissan makes a good product but there's far more superior cars out there. The 350Z is decent platform but the interior is put together like ass, they could have done a lot better with it. The S16 will be even less of a car to be able to compete with the market when it arrives.

I'm saving up to get a used IS-F.

*slidin_W.O.P* · 05-26-2008, 11:50 PM

Z's are fun and reliability is a thing of fucking beauty. 2010 is a LONG ways away to deal with cars that you are growing tired of RIGHT NOW. If you can afford to, go with the Z

redtop91 · 05-27-2008, 12:29 AM

Definitely Z. Boosted 350's are goddamn insane. So much torque. Don't wait on a rumored car with questionable performance when you can get a tried and true car now.

*Dousan_PG* · 05-27-2008, 12:29 AM

if ur bored w/ your 240sx

then you built it wrong!!
wah wah wah

MikeisNissan · 05-27-2008, 12:32 AM

^^ what a great comment. I remember when I first joined the forums you repped me stupid because I asked if you were selling visors when it wasn't stated!! hahaha

YoungGun · 05-27-2008, 12:33 AM

Sell the hardbody use it as a downpayment for a Z new or used. Don't sell the 240!

KiLLeR2001 · 05-27-2008, 12:47 AM

id never part with my s13

Touring240 · 05-27-2008, 12:50 AM

I thought this was going to be about the R33 GTR. In 2010 the 95 GTR it will be 15 years old and can be imported to Canada. yase!

ayuaddict · 05-27-2008, 01:04 AM

when in doubt...

go out and drive your 240 hard.

always works for me.

status:one · 05-27-2008, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dousan_PG

if ur bored w/ your 240sx

then you built it wrong!!
wah wah wah

great quote! +1

Ca_laurier · 05-27-2008, 01:10 AM

^^
exactly, I hate my car the most when i am not driving it. Start to think that maybe I want something else. But than when i do drive it all i can think about is how awsome it is.

Nothing beats an s chassis. I couldn't see myself in anything else in the near future

Bushido · 05-27-2008, 02:56 AM

z's are a big waste of money imo.

for the money you'd spend on a z, you could do something much cooler with a 240sx.

CKAMC · 05-27-2008, 03:11 AM

I am not too knowledge-able with obd2 and beyond but

doesn't it make any good tuning difficult or a hassle when emissions rolls around?

piggy back = not that great

standalone = great but doesn't work with emissions

rom tune = not common/difficult (but I do not explore this subject much)

imo, if it doesn't come turbo from the factory why bother if its obd2 and NA

I can see why the whole evo/sti market is doing well, up to a point.

new cars to me seem like more restrictions, but usually do not come with the stamp of street racer like older ones do (because $$$ = get out of jail free when driving normally on a nice looking/newer car)

emersonLP · 05-27-2008, 07:42 AM

I like my 350z a lot. Its pretty quick and though i miss the FI feel, it is so much more quiet and comfortable than my s14 so I love it.

A popular tuning option on 350zs is UTEC. Its a piggy back, but if you are FI, you can have it read from a MAP sensor instead of MAFS. Other piggy backs are not that great because the ECU will just learn itself back to stock if its using the MAFS still.

gregfarz78 · 05-27-2008, 07:50 AM

I'd personally dump that money into a 240 and wait for a new car, I was in the same boat my spec v is paid off and I was this close to buy a new g35 coupe but thought why bother my DD is reliable and its paid off I'll just drive the crap out of it and buy a new car in a few years. I picked up the 240 as a project so I won't get too bored and get that new car itch again. If they do announce the silvia though I'll probably be lined up to test drive one

98s14inaz · 05-27-2008, 08:00 AM

The potential for $5+ a gallon of premium gas, a v6, and a car payment have been the turn offs for me when considering getting a 350Z. Yeah my 240 is old but it is free and clear, clean, great on gas, and cheap to insure/register. But that is what makes me happy. You do what makes you happy. At the end of the day that is all that matters.

SidewayZ-s14 · 05-27-2008, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by projectRDM

Buy a better car.

I loved my 240SX when I drove it and continue to like working on such an easy car, but this brand loyalty people have seems retarded to me. There's people who would buy the S16 if it ever comes out even if it looked like shit and drove like fuck just because it's the 'new' model. That kind of dedication makes no sense to me. Nissan makes a good product but there's far more superior cars out there. The 350Z is decent platform but the interior is put together like ass, they could have done a lot better with it. The S16 will be even less of a car to be able to compete with the market when it arrives.

I'm saving up to get a used IS-F.

IS-F Ftw!

I'd probably just get the 350z, and like others said, "Just sell it when the s16 comes out." That is if you actually LOVE the s16. Hard choice, but no matter what anyone says, you'll still make the final decision!

g6civcx · 05-27-2008, 09:04 AM

Save your money and invest wisely. In a few years, you can pay cash for whatever car you want, within reason of course.

*exitspeed* · 05-27-2008, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s14kouki_

350z and sell it in 2010 and pickup the new s chassis. i wouldnt wait, cuz what if, for some odd reason, you dont even like the new s chassis?

plus life is too short to wait...

It's not going to be an S-Chassis car. The S-Chassis is dead.

It's going to be a modified FM car.

I say wait and save in the meantime. Then you can put a big chunk down ont he new 240.

Come on. You can wait 2 years.

*FaLKoN240* · 05-27-2008, 11:14 AM

Just imagine it a little lower.

blueshark123 · 05-27-2008, 11:22 AM

Im in the same predicament as the op but i think i can wait 2 yrs more lol

VROOOM · 05-27-2008, 11:32 AM

I know its FWD but i just bought a Mazdaspeed3 and i am amazed at the car. it cost 23k is as fast as a 350z, handles just as well in fact the suspension is so stiff i lift the rear inside wheel off the ground going up my driveway. the aftermarket is catching up intakes make 25whp. give it a try, i test drove a S2k and a GTO and i ended up getting the Mazda.

bigOdom1 · 05-27-2008, 11:35 AM

ever since my brother got his g35 sedan, i have wanted to steal it from him. i dont need another coupe. but i absolutely like everything about that car. it is comfortable, has nice accessories, good power, and the manual is fun to drive. unfortunately i dont have the funds

*trsilvias13* · 05-27-2008, 11:57 AM

I am in the same predicament as well. I got a fd3s for the time being. I will sell it this year because it a money pit. Im sort of itching to pick up a used corvette for a nice dependable car.

The 2yrs wait is quite long. For my 240sx, I just bought me a ls1 mounting kit so it wont be that bad. Plus I never really got tired of my 240sx. I get more tired of wheels than the car ( I think I am on my 15th set of wheels)

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05-26-2008, 11:03 PM	#6
juice.def Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Califoolya Age: 22 Posts: 456 Trader Rating: (9)	Get the 350. you only live once two years is a long time to wait.. __________________

05-26-2008, 11:45 PM	#7
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 35 Posts: 13,036 Trader Rating: (12)	Buy a better car. I loved my 240SX when I drove it and continue to like working on such an easy car, but this brand loyalty people have seems retarded to me. There's people who would buy the S16 if it ever comes out even if it looked like shit and drove like fuck just because it's the 'new' model. That kind of dedication makes no sense to me. Nissan makes a good product but there's far more superior cars out there. The 350Z is decent platform but the interior is put together like ass, they could have done a lot better with it. The S16 will be even less of a car to be able to compete with the market when it arrives. I'm saving up to get a used IS-F. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

05-27-2008, 12:29 AM	#10
Dousan_PG Pink GodziRa Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 30 Posts: 16,322 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG	if ur bored w/ your 240sx then you built it wrong!! wah wah wah __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

05-26-2008, 10:34 PM	#4
s14kouki_ Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: 310 Posts: 137 Trader Rating: (0)	350z and sell it in 2010 and pickup the new s chassis. i wouldnt wait, cuz what if, for some odd reason, you dont even like the new s chassis? plus life is too short to wait...

05-27-2008, 12:29 AM	#9
redtop91 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Posts: 137 Trader Rating: (0)	Definitely Z. Boosted 350's are goddamn insane. So much torque. Don't wait on a rumored car with questionable performance when you can get a tried and true car now.

05-27-2008, 12:32 AM	#11
MikeisNissan Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Earth, Section 301 Age: 22 Posts: 2,681 Trader Rating: (1)	^^ what a great comment. I remember when I first joined the forums you repped me stupid because I asked if you were selling visors when it wasn't stated!! hahaha __________________ SAVE THE PLANET KILL YOURSELF

05-27-2008, 12:33 AM	#12
YoungGun Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: 818-951 SoCal Posts: 3,230 Trader Rating: (7)	Sell the hardbody use it as a downpayment for a Z new or used. Don't sell the 240! __________________ http://codysarem.wordpress.com/

05-27-2008, 12:47 AM	#13
KiLLeR2001 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 659 Trader Rating: (0)	id never part with my s13 __________________

05-27-2008, 12:50 AM	#14
Touring240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Victoria BC Posts: 400 Trader Rating: (0)	I thought this was going to be about the R33 GTR. In 2010 the 95 GTR it will be 15 years old and can be imported to Canada. yase!

05-27-2008, 01:04 AM	#15
ayuaddict Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 20 Posts: 2,440 Trader Rating: (1)	when in doubt... go out and drive your 240 hard. always works for me. __________________ yuta-akaishi.blogspot.com/

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05-27-2008, 01:10 AM	#17
Ca_laurier Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: calgary/canada Age: 23 Posts: 420 Trader Rating: (0)	^^ exactly, I hate my car the most when i am not driving it. Start to think that maybe I want something else. But than when i do drive it all i can think about is how awsome it is. Nothing beats an s chassis. I couldn't see myself in anything else in the near future

05-27-2008, 02:56 AM	#18
Bushido Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Gainesville/Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,266 Trader Rating: (0)	z's are a big waste of money imo. for the money you'd spend on a z, you could do something much cooler with a 240sx. __________________

05-27-2008, 03:11 AM	#19
CKAMC Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Desert Age: 23 Posts: 4,775 Trader Rating: (0)	I am not too knowledge-able with obd2 and beyond but doesn't it make any good tuning difficult or a hassle when emissions rolls around? piggy back = not that great standalone = great but doesn't work with emissions rom tune = not common/difficult (but I do not explore this subject much) imo, if it doesn't come turbo from the factory why bother if its obd2 and NA I can see why the whole evo/sti market is doing well, up to a point. new cars to me seem like more restrictions, but usually do not come with the stamp of street racer like older ones do (because $$$ = get out of jail free when driving normally on a nice looking/newer car)

05-27-2008, 07:42 AM	#20
emersonLP Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Age: 24 Posts: 481 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: emersonLP	I like my 350z a lot. Its pretty quick and though i miss the FI feel, it is so much more quiet and comfortable than my s14 so I love it. A popular tuning option on 350zs is UTEC. Its a piggy back, but if you are FI, you can have it read from a MAP sensor instead of MAFS. Other piggy backs are not that great because the ECU will just learn itself back to stock if its using the MAFS still. __________________ Me- "what the f*ck did we do to my boost controller" Brandon-"I dunno?"

05-27-2008, 07:50 AM	#21
gregfarz78 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philly, PA Age: 31 Posts: 256 Trader Rating: (0)	I'd personally dump that money into a 240 and wait for a new car, I was in the same boat my spec v is paid off and I was this close to buy a new g35 coupe but thought why bother my DD is reliable and its paid off I'll just drive the crap out of it and buy a new car in a few years. I picked up the 240 as a project so I won't get too bored and get that new car itch again. If they do announce the silvia though I'll probably be lined up to test drive one

05-27-2008, 09:04 AM	#24
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 4,980 Trader Rating: (4)	Save your money and invest wisely. In a few years, you can pay cash for whatever car you want, within reason of course.

05-27-2008, 11:22 AM	#27
blueshark123 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 1,657 Trader Rating: (8)	Im in the same predicament as the op but i think i can wait 2 yrs more lol __________________ Fuck thieves i will fuckin shoot you if u fuk with me ever again.

05-27-2008, 11:35 AM	#29
bigOdom1 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Auburn/Birmingham AL Age: 26 Posts: 1,801 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: bigOdom1	ever since my brother got his g35 sedan, i have wanted to steal it from him. i dont need another coupe. but i absolutely like everything about that car. it is comfortable, has nice accessories, good power, and the manual is fun to drive. unfortunately i dont have the funds __________________ my car domain that good review thread

05-27-2008, 11:57 AM	#30
trsilvias13 Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,839 Trader Rating: (2)	I am in the same predicament as well. I got a fd3s for the time being. I will sell it this year because it a money pit. Im sort of itching to pick up a used corvette for a nice dependable car. The 2yrs wait is quite long. For my 240sx, I just bought me a ls1 mounting kit so it wont be that bad. Plus I never really got tired of my 240sx. I get more tired of wheels than the car ( I think I am on my 15th set of wheels)

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