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01-14-07, 03:03 PM

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to all u saying that he should've bought the IS350 to begin with, i completely disagree. Sounds like he is an enthusiast driver who likes to row his gears, which we all know is not possible with the IS350.

You are correct. As I mentioned before, I thought I'd be happy with luxury until I test drove the Z.

I like a well balanced car, straight line speed is not my main concern. And I do prefer manual.

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01-14-07, 06:29 PM

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yeah i plan on selling my car in about 6 months from now.. to get an 02+ nsx also~ i realized i want a more fun car vs comfort

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01-15-07, 07:56 AM

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yeah i plan on selling my car in about 6 months from now.. to get an 02+ nsx also~ i realized i want a more fun car vs comfort

The end is coming...

NSX, huh? Has your insurance premiums gone down yet?

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01-15-07, 08:07 AM

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new updated 350Z is coming out with the 306 hp engine, might wanna look into that

correct, new engine...but only 6 horsepower more than the 06...!??!?!

and the new 07 hood with the hump looks

love the shifter feel and the beautiful 5 spoke 18"s

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01-15-07, 08:10 AM

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Thanks to those who offered kind words. Thanks for the links reggiek! Here's a pic.

awesome color!

can I ask if you got significant off MSRP? I was looking at a 350z enth or touring a while back and they'd only take off $2000.

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01-15-07, 08:24 AM

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awesome color!

can I ask if you got significant off MSRP? I was looking at a 350z enth or touring a while back and they'd only take off $2000.

Wow surprised this thread is still going. That is about right. I got $2400 off.

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01-15-07, 08:25 AM

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The end is coming...

NSX, huh? Has your insurance premiums gone down yet?

it will in 6 months~ hehe (the only benefit of turning 25)

*btw nice choice on getting the 350z. hope you have fun in that car. just don't go doriftoing around the parking strutures heh

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01-15-07, 08:29 AM

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I'm gonna keep it going with another question.
The car looks good as is but....when I see a Z with big rear lips on 19 or 20 inch wheels, it's one of the best lookers out there. Any plans on ******* it?

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01-15-07, 08:30 AM

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it will in 6 months~ hehe (the only benefit of turning 25)

YEAH!!! You're turning 25!!! Another benefit from turning 25 is being able to rent cars without adult supervision...

Now all you have to do is get married with children to get even cheaper insurance...

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01-15-07, 09:24 AM

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YEAH!!! You're turning 25!!! Another benefit from turning 25 is being able to rent cars without adult supervision...

Now all you have to do is get married with children to get even cheaper insurance...

rent cars? i been doing that since i was 21~ w/o adult supervision. maybe it changed recently

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01-17-07, 08:13 AM

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No, I doubt I would go to 19 or 20's. I like the stock 06 wheels and the unsprung weight from 19 or 20 would not be to my liking.

I do agree with you on the look of deep dish wheels. I might do that but stay with 18's.

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