Help!!! max or z.......
03-10-2002, 09:37 AM
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Help!!! max or z.......
i have a very important decision to make. i could sell my maxima at the end of the summer for $5000 (or sooner if someone else wants it..). it'll have the following mods: intake, ypipe, catback, UDP, lightened stock flywheel and possibly ECU.
i've put alot of time and work into this car, however a friend of mine got a 90 300zx N/A 5speed. i have completely fallen for this car.. lol. its silver with grey interior (seats are in bad shape, but i wouldnt get them anyway), headers, stillen intake, stillen ECU, stillen front lip, UDP, 17x8.5" konig monsoon lookalikes up front, 17x10 monsoon knockoffs in the back, TTZ exhaust, 25% tints. its definatly faster than my max (although not by much), it handles as good as our friends 87 MR2 5speed (mid engine=grin) and its got Ttops (my max doesnt have a sunroof
).
i dont need a big car, but i kinda like 'em.
the Z is very moddable (i'd keep it N/A or maybe drop a TT motor in and pull off one of the turbos and have a small quick spooler or something..), looks great, handles great, RWD!!!!!!!!.
my max is big, almost perfect (as far as mods go), FWD, i'm faster than 95% of the cars i see/mess with (the Z is faster).
i have always loved both cars. now what do i do. sell the max for $5k at the end of the summer and get an N/A Z with low miles (less than 100k) or keep the max and rebuild the heads w/new VTC, rebuild tranny and get it painted (its not bad, just some scratches).
i could easily regret both decisions.
i'm leaning more towards selling the max for a Z, but i just dont know
i've put alot of time and work into this car, however a friend of mine got a 90 300zx N/A 5speed. i have completely fallen for this car.. lol. its silver with grey interior (seats are in bad shape, but i wouldnt get them anyway), headers, stillen intake, stillen ECU, stillen front lip, UDP, 17x8.5" konig monsoon lookalikes up front, 17x10 monsoon knockoffs in the back, TTZ exhaust, 25% tints. its definatly faster than my max (although not by much), it handles as good as our friends 87 MR2 5speed (mid engine=grin) and its got Ttops (my max doesnt have a sunroof
).i dont need a big car, but i kinda like 'em.
the Z is very moddable (i'd keep it N/A or maybe drop a TT motor in and pull off one of the turbos and have a small quick spooler or something..), looks great, handles great, RWD!!!!!!!!.
my max is big, almost perfect (as far as mods go), FWD
, i'm faster than 95% of the cars i see/mess with (the Z is faster).i have always loved both cars. now what do i do. sell the max for $5k at the end of the summer and get an N/A Z with low miles (less than 100k) or keep the max and rebuild the heads w/new VTC, rebuild tranny and get it painted (its not bad, just some scratches).
i could easily regret both decisions.
i'm leaning more towards selling the max for a Z, but i just dont know
03-10-2002, 09:44 AM
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Torn, torn like an old sweater.....i did the same thing about 3 years ago, i bought my max on an impulse, my friend had one with a VE, i was stupid and didnt go my research or i would be driving a 93-94 se 5 speed. Decide if the car is REALLY what you want and then decide if you want to buy it.
03-10-2002, 09:53 AM
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Originally posted by SEguy182
Torn, torn like an old sweater.....i did the same thing about 3 years ago, i bought my max on an impulse, my friend had one with a VE, i was stupid and didnt go my research or i would be driving a 93-94 se 5 speed. Decide if the car is REALLY what you want and then decide if you want to buy it.
Torn, torn like an old sweater.....i did the same thing about 3 years ago, i bought my max on an impulse, my friend had one with a VE, i was stupid and didnt go my research or i would be driving a 93-94 se 5 speed. Decide if the car is REALLY what you want and then decide if you want to buy it.
my desire to have either car is split 50/50.
the max needs more work, the insurance for the Z would be more so in the end i'll end up spending about the same amount of money
03-10-2002, 11:13 AM
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hows the weather where ya are?
if ya get a ton of snow that could affect your decision
other than that rwd has alot goin for it
its a tough call, but if ya wanna know what i would do id go with the z
hope your happy whatever you decide
if ya get a ton of snow that could affect your decision
other than that rwd has alot goin for it
its a tough call, but if ya wanna know what i would do id go with the z
hope your happy whatever you decide
03-10-2002, 12:02 PM
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Would I get to drive this Z?
Would I get to race this Z?
If you go for it that will mean we will have to do some serious cruising be for you sell it
I was against it but your miles are rising, although you could get another VE
Would I get to race this Z?
If you go for it that will mean we will have to do some serious cruising be for you sell it
I was against it but your miles are rising, although you could get another VE
03-10-2002, 03:40 PM
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well, not much to say here...the z is awesome, but my friend that wanted one for forever decided not to get 1 after he saw one in a wreck...supposedly they crumble, might affect your decision...
03-10-2002, 05:48 PM
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Originally posted by skatanic28
hows the weather where ya are?
if ya get a ton of snow that could affect your decision
other than that rwd has alot goin for it
its a tough call, but if ya wanna know what i would do id go with the z
hope your happy whatever you decide
hows the weather where ya are?
if ya get a ton of snow that could affect your decision
other than that rwd has alot goin for it
its a tough call, but if ya wanna know what i would do id go with the z
hope your happy whatever you decide
like i said before, i'm done repeating myself, you guys will start to get annoyed..lol
03-10-2002, 05:55 PM
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I happen to have both cars. My brother just purchased a 1990 SE, and I have owned 2 300ZXs. I love the cars. Both of them. Nissan makes a great V6, along with a competent chassis and drivetrain. To me, the Maxima has always been about making a sedan as much like a sports car as possible. The 300ZX, however, is that sports car. It's like the pure spirit of the Maxima's sportiness. It is the most driver-oriented car I have ever driven, and quite simply it's a blast. I would get the 300ZX, no doubt. You should not miss this opportunity to own a classic.
Jon
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03-10-2002, 05:55 PM
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Re: Help!!! max or z.......
personally I'd go for the Z, its a 5spd so you're not bad off at all....plus its got some good mods on it already!! I've always liked the Z32 body style and man oh man the t-tops is just an added plus....the only objection is the lack of 3 more seats, but for me that would just mean I wouldn't always end of being the designated driver! 
03-10-2002, 06:02 PM
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Originally posted by PATRICK94SE
Would I get to drive this Z?
Would I get to race this Z?
If you go for it that will mean we will have to do some serious cruising be for you sell it
I was against it but your miles are rising, although you could get another VE
Would I get to drive this Z?
Would I get to race this Z?
If you go for it that will mean we will have to do some serious cruising be for you sell it
I was against it but your miles are rising, although you could get another VE
2 friends have driven the max. i dont even trust my dad moving it, so that means after a long night, i have to drag my @$$ outta bed at like 630am to go move it so he can goto work if i park in front of him..i'm wicked **** about people driving my car, but i suppose a fellow 5spd max owner could be allowed.
anyway..the mileage thing isnt a real problem, the money i could buy a Z with (ontop of the $5k i could get for my car) could goto a motor/tranny rebuild and have alot left over.
i think i'm going to drive my friends Z around alot, and see how i like it compared to my soon-to-be lowered max (friday!!!)
03-10-2002, 06:06 PM
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Originally posted by Maximajism94se
well, not much to say here...the z is awesome, but my friend that wanted one for forever decided not to get 1 after he saw one in a wreck...supposedly they crumble, might affect your decision...
well, not much to say here...the z is awesome, but my friend that wanted one for forever decided not to get 1 after he saw one in a wreck...supposedly they crumble, might affect your decision...
03-10-2002, 06:16 PM
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Originally posted by StangJonGT
I happen to have both cars. My brother just purchased a 1990 SE, and I have owned 2 300ZXs. I love the cars. Both of them. Nissan makes a great V6, along with a competent chassis and drivetrain. To me, the Maxima has always been about making a sedan as much like a sports car as possible. The 300ZX, however, is that sports car. It's like the pure spirit of the Maxima's sportiness. It is the most driver-oriented car I have ever driven, and quite simply it's a blast. I would get the 300ZX, no doubt. You should not miss this opportunity to own a classic.
Jon
I happen to have both cars. My brother just purchased a 1990 SE, and I have owned 2 300ZXs. I love the cars. Both of them. Nissan makes a great V6, along with a competent chassis and drivetrain. To me, the Maxima has always been about making a sedan as much like a sports car as possible. The 300ZX, however, is that sports car. It's like the pure spirit of the Maxima's sportiness. It is the most driver-oriented car I have ever driven, and quite simply it's a blast. I would get the 300ZX, no doubt. You should not miss this opportunity to own a classic.
Jon
the only thing that makes the decision tough (only thing..theres like 100 things) is that i love my max, i've put alot of time into it, i couldnt ask for a better car. however, its FWD. the only thing this car lacks is RWD. everything else is perfect. i dont need the extra seats/space or anything, but its good to have.
the Z is RWD, lots of aftermarket, very fast (although friend with Z thinks i'll beat him..), RWD..RWD..RWD.
also, for the Z, i can get a second motor with less than 100K for pretty cheap (again, friend with Z is dropping VG30DETT in as soon as he can afford it) with intake, headers, pulley, ECU.
03-10-2002, 06:20 PM
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Originally posted by Maximamike
Yeah ok. The Z is one of the safest cars around. Go to Twinturbo.net and search for pics of "NVMYTTZ's" wreck, "Greg(Dallas)'s" wreck and many others. If I had to choose a car to get in an accident with, it would be a Z..
Yeah ok. The Z is one of the safest cars around. Go to Twinturbo.net and search for pics of "NVMYTTZ's" wreck, "Greg(Dallas)'s" wreck and many others. If I had to choose a car to get in an accident with, it would be a Z..
i'm a teenager (18) and almost fearless with a good amount of sense (sense/stupidity ratio is probably pretty good..lol) so i'm not looking for the safest thing, otherwise, i'd buy a volvo.
03-10-2002, 09:03 PM
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I didn't actualy expect you to let me drive it. Although if you offered hehe. Get the Z sell me your mods!
Originally posted by Maximajism94se
well, not much to say here...the z is awesome, but my friend that wanted one for forever decided not to get 1 after he saw one in a wreck...supposedly they crumble, might affect your decision...
well, not much to say here...the z is awesome, but my friend that wanted one for forever decided not to get 1 after he saw one in a wreck...supposedly they crumble, might affect your decision...
03-10-2002, 10:11 PM
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Originally posted by StangJonGT
I happen to have both cars. My brother just purchased a 1990 SE, and I have owned 2 300ZXs. I love the cars. Both of them. Nissan makes a great V6, along with a competent chassis and drivetrain. To me, the Maxima has always been about making a sedan as much like a sports car as possible. The 300ZX, however, is that sports car. It's like the pure spirit of the Maxima's sportiness. It is the most driver-oriented car I have ever driven, and quite simply it's a blast. I would get the 300ZX, no doubt. You should not miss this opportunity to own a classic.
Jon
I happen to have both cars. My brother just purchased a 1990 SE, and I have owned 2 300ZXs. I love the cars. Both of them. Nissan makes a great V6, along with a competent chassis and drivetrain. To me, the Maxima has always been about making a sedan as much like a sports car as possible. The 300ZX, however, is that sports car. It's like the pure spirit of the Maxima's sportiness. It is the most driver-oriented car I have ever driven, and quite simply it's a blast. I would get the 300ZX, no doubt. You should not miss this opportunity to own a classic.
Jon
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