Noob here...and I'm looking at possibly getting a GS later this year.
05-15-06, 04:14 PM
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Noob here...and I'm looking at possibly getting a GS later this year.
Hey guys,
I just sold my '04 DB 350z in preparation to close on my first house. I'm 27 and should have done this a long time ago but I've been throwing money in the import money pit since '93. I've had everything from swapped Honda's to 240's...over 12+ vehicles. Anyway, I've always liked the 2nd Gen GS and joined recently to get more information on what model/year etc are best and most reliable.
I wanted to relieve some debt by getting rid of the Nissan while I moved in and got situated. I've thrown a lot of possibilites in the air like an early 90's NSX, another Z, G35 Sedan, SUV, etc. I think the GS would be the most comfortable and roomy that I can make look good and still enjoy modding.
Here is a gallery of my old Z. Amuse front, Vertex sides/rear, on 19x9/19x10.5 Work Meister S1's in 3 Piece. http://www.zmodified.com/gallery/thu....php?album=517
I know you guys will stress the Search feature but just wanted to give an introduction. If you've got any good info to share on what years etc are best I would appreciate that. I'm not looking to purchase until later this year, if not the beginning of '07.
I just sold my '04 DB 350z in preparation to close on my first house. I'm 27 and should have done this a long time ago but I've been throwing money in the import money pit since '93. I've had everything from swapped Honda's to 240's...over 12+ vehicles. Anyway, I've always liked the 2nd Gen GS and joined recently to get more information on what model/year etc are best and most reliable.
I wanted to relieve some debt by getting rid of the Nissan while I moved in and got situated. I've thrown a lot of possibilites in the air like an early 90's NSX, another Z, G35 Sedan, SUV, etc. I think the GS would be the most comfortable and roomy that I can make look good and still enjoy modding.
Here is a gallery of my old Z. Amuse front, Vertex sides/rear, on 19x9/19x10.5 Work Meister S1's in 3 Piece. http://www.zmodified.com/gallery/thu....php?album=517
I know you guys will stress the Search feature but just wanted to give an introduction. If you've got any good info to share on what years etc are best I would appreciate that. I'm not looking to purchase until later this year, if not the beginning of '07.
05-15-06, 04:42 PM
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Your Z looks great!! It seems youre concerned with not throwing so much money into modding imports like you have in the past, but you'll find this group has just as hard a time doing that to our 2nd gen GS's 
Some say they just want to add some rims and a drop, and that's it, but those are usually the ones that end up with the most mods! haha!
Some say they just want to add some rims and a drop, and that's it, but those are usually the ones that end up with the most mods! haha!
05-15-06, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by markgs4
Your Z looks great!! It seems youre concerned with not throwing so much money into modding imports like you have in the past, but you'll find this group has just as hard a time doing that to our 2nd gen GS's Some say they just want to add some rims and a drop, and that's it, but those are usually the ones that end up with the most mods! haha!
Some say they just want to add some rims and a drop, and that's it, but those are usually the ones that end up with the most mods! haha!Thanks man. I'm not really concerned about throwing more money into it as I know I couldn't keep it stock. I'll definitely be after suspension and wheels and who knows from there.
05-15-06, 11:42 PM
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I think you should get like an '01 or '02 GS430. It's a good starting point because it already has good horsepower plus some other things you might add on later that you won't need to. If I could do it all over, I would have gotten a '01 GS430 with nav. It already has HID lights and yellow fogs that I had to pay for to add on, plus all the horsepower it comes with stock. I have to spend to add that stuff on.
05-16-06, 05:23 PM
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I would start on a '98 GS4 because it has the same power as 01 430, HID, and yellow fogs, PLUS, it has something the 01+ doesn't have: Tiptronic ! that is sweet.
For much cheaper price, too!
For much cheaper price, too!
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Welcome...and hope you stay for a long time.....i been down this road too, but i told myself
you only live once...so enjoy life to the fullest...So if you start modding, get the nicest thing..
just my 2 cent
By looking at your Z, you shouldn't have that problem......
Nice 350 BTW!
you only live once...so enjoy life to the fullest...So if you start modding, get the nicest thing..
just my 2 cent
By looking at your Z, you shouldn't have that problem......
Nice 350 BTW!
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