Hypothetically Ver. 2.0

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Late to the party, but: if the deal falls thru
Have you thought about a low mileage Pontiac GTO.
Styling is kinda dull, but that just means "sleeper".
They are kinda "pariahs" in the car world in some circles (as sales sucked)
Basically, it's a Camaro in a less flashy package.
Price wise, those that are "new" on the lot have been there for a while.
You may have to walk away a few times to get them to come down on price.

You might consider a Cooper. In some places (like Kansas City) it's actually cheaper to by a new one than a previously owned one. Good performance, not "everyone" is driving one, and driven "prudently" they get pretty decent gas mileage.
Front wheel drive doesn't always spell death to performance.
 
Seems that many people have suggested a Pontiac GTO. I guess I may have to add it to my list of cars to check out when I do my shopping.

I have also thought about a Mini Cooper, but I really want a car that is rear wheel drive. Two of the three cars I have owned have been front wheel drive and I am ready to get away from that. But I may still give a Mini a look over.
 
Looks like a good decision. I've thought they've started to look a little dated since it's been so long since they first came out, but I've never really experienced one. I'm sure it'll be a great car.

And the sticker price doesn't look bad either.
 
A seven year loan?

Not a bad car, but not for seven years...
 
I'm sure the Z will be a fine car. Granted, I like the S30s myself, but the Z33 is a good, solid sports car value from the articles I've read.
 
YSSMAN
A seven year loan?

Not a bad car, but not for seven years...
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erm...5 and a half years.7 years would be 84 months

itll probably take me about 4 years though if i choose to keep it for that long.
 
Bones Brigade
erm...5 and a half years.7 years would be 84 months

itll probably take me about 4 years though if i choose to keep it for that long.
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IF you don't keep it at least 4 years, or get it paid off early, you will be "upside-down" in it loan wise by the 3-year mark, unless you keep it pristine and low miles, and even that isn't a guarantee.
 
i paid for gap insurance. but im fairly confident my payments will outpace the depreciation. the only thing that worries me is the 370z making the 350 much much less desirable.
 
Bones Brigade
i paid for gap insurance. but im fairly confident my payments will outpace the depreciation. the only thing that worries me is the 370z making the 350 much much less desirable.
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Personally I'd be I am more afraid of rising fuel prices making anything with an ICE less and less desirable when considering resale value a few years from now.



Nice pick though. Like I said before, I really wish car prices in Canada had a bit more in common with prices in the US.
 

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