Sporty's 350Z thread

[Char]

 

I think we've finally found the other end of Char's psychotic nature.

With Sporty, it's personal. He doesn't know anything about me to say "Your parents paid for you car"
He doesn't know my parents.
He doesn't know me.
And even if they did buy me a car (and they didn't) why not?

He doesn't know anything about the cars mentioned in this thread - the E46 M54 is a fantastic motor is is extremely reliable. The 200whp dyno I posted of one was running at 140PSI compression at 245,000 miles - down from 180PSI. Parts and consumables are just cheap - it's RWD, has decent space, gas milage (there is NO penalty for having the 3.0 over the 2.5) and still looks great.

[Char]

You're also rich.


The parts for my Yaris cost around 1/2 on average for my friends Mini Cooper (non S!) and are generally more complicated to fix and repair.

True, but he isn't wrong - even the E46 M3 is not super expensive to maintain. The consumables do cost more than a Non M3, but there isn't anything crazy that needs to done to keep the car a reliable daily driver. My water pump, including parts in labor was $800, the same job would have cost me under $100 on an E46, and I could have done the labor myself.

[Soup DeVille]

With Sporty, it's personal. He doesn't know anything about me to say "Your parents paid for you car"
He doesn't know my parents.
He doesn't know me.
And even if they did buy me a car (and they didn't) why not?

He doesn't know anything about the cars mentioned in this thread - the E46 M54 is a fantastic motor is is extremely reliable. The 200whp dyno I posted of one was running at 140PSI compression at 245,000 miles - down from 180PSI. Parts and consumables are just cheap - it's RWD, has decent space, gas milage (there is NO penalty for having the 3.0 over the 2.5) and still looks great.

Not sayin you're necessarily wrong, just a little unhinged about the whole thing.

[Eye of the Tiger]

I got a rather large speeding ticket on my Accent a few months ago. In Virginia$. I should probably trade it for something less sporty.

[68_427]

I got a rather large speeding ticket on my Accent a few months ago. In Virginia$. I should probably trade it for something less sporty.

Van


Yo where are your youtube videos?

[dazzleman]

I got a rather large speeding ticket on my Accent a few months ago. In Virginia$. I should probably trade it for something less sporty.

You're a fucking cop magnet.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Van


Yo where are your youtube videos?

Yes, I need Van back. It would be so useful right now with all my work.
I don't even know about my youtubes.

[68_427]

Yes, I need Van back. It would be so useful right now with all my work.
I don't even know about my youtubes.

Those video were so good doe

[12,000 RPM]

Lol.

Good workout at the gym? Check.
Getting times down on Forza with the wheel? Check.
Getting stuff done for my business? Check.
Nice nite out with wifey dining in Charlotte's finest restaurants? Check.
Coming home, opening up my laptop and seeing Char completely unhinge from a throwaway comment? Fucking priceless.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CPlF-IEkXQ

When your nuts drop and you get the stones to divulge all the details about yourself you judge everyone else on, maybe I can begin to consider to treat you with a modicum of respect. Till then get used to being a joke here

[Eye of the Tiger]

Quest

[12,000 RPM]

"Mommy theyre being mean to me on CarSPIN!!!! Can I have your card to buy some parts for my car?"

[MexicoCityM3]

Get a used ATS for the ultimate irony.

[12,000 RPM]

For what GM is giving them away for that might be a legit option.

[AutobahnSHO]

LOLS I had to look at silly troll graphs to see what I missed. LOLOLOLOLOL

These guys already figured it out for ya

http://www.bogleheads.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=120340

Over just five years

[MexicoCityM3]

For what GM is giving them away for that might be a legit option.

It may be wrong for Cadillac but right for you!

[MexicoCityM3]

LOLS I had to look at silly troll graphs to see what I missed. LOLOLOLOLOL

These guys already figured it out for ya

http://www.bogleheads.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=120340

Over just five years

Lol @ almost 3,000 a year in maintenance and repairs for an E90 328i. that is insane and totally false unless you are an idiot and go to the dealer for everything. Even so it's out of whack.

[Char]

Lol @ almost 3,000 a year in maintenance and repairs for an E90 328i. that is insane and totally false unless you are an idiot and go to the dealer for everything. Even so it's out of whack.

No idea how they came up to those numbers.

[12,000 RPM]

True Delta is a Char approved source and according to that the 3 will def have more problems than the TSX. $3K a year is absurd but even if the repairs are cheap, they are still issues that will negatively affect the ownership experience and cost me time and money to repair. No disrespect to MCM (I have no respect for Char) but anecdotes from a psychopath and the president of a BMW club aren't exactly on the level of the hundreds of surveys and buyers guides from less biased sources

Plus the 330i only gets marginally better gas mileage than the Z, which is a factor. TSX still uses premium but is nearly 50% more fuel efficient. Don't get me wrong... E46 is an excellent car and was on my original list. I do want to own a BMW one day, most likely as a project car. But it's not a fit for what I need right now.

[Raza]

True Delta is a Char approved source and according to that the 3 will def have more problems than the TSX. $3K a year is absurd but even if the repairs are cheap, they are still issues that will negatively affect the ownership experience and cost me time and money to repair. No disrespect to MCM (I have no respect for Char) but anecdotes from a psychopath and the president of a BMW club aren't exactly on the level of the hundreds of surveys and buyers guides from less biased sources

Plus the 330i only gets marginally better gas mileage than the Z, which is a factor. TSX still uses premium but is nearly 50% more fuel efficient. Don't get me wrong... E46 is an excellent car and was on my original list. I do want to own a BMW one day, most likely as a project car. But it's not a fit for what I need right now.

TSXs are sweet and it would make a good daily driver, but I wouldn't give up a 350Z for one. 

[FlatBlackCaddy]

I made the comment about a tsx being 90% as fun as a 325.

I'd think most would agree with that, even a realistic bmw fan. I'm sure it wouldnt fare as well against a 330 or worse a ZHP.

I love bmw's, would buy one anyday over a honda. I'm still realistic though, and anyone that looks at it from a non subjective point of view would never try to compare the two from a reliability and maintenance standpoint.

I bet most bmw guys spend more getting rid of the 50mph shimmy than someone would spend over 5 years of owning a used tsx.

[Char]

You're an idiot and everyone here can see it. You know there is a disconnect from reality when the majority of people agree with me. You're complaining about ownership cost but own a VW a 350z and want to mod a 10yo hatch.

Drive your warmed over Accord and shit VW and leave the real cars to the enthusiast.  Bitch.

[Char]

TSXs are sweet and it would make a good daily driver, but I wouldn't give up a 350Z for one.

He's just interested in putting 215whp and 150tq to the front wheels and collecting more tickets.

[12,000 RPM]

TSXs are sweet and it would make a good daily driver, but I wouldn't give up a 350Z for one.

Which of the two would you say is the better daily driver, and what is the relevance of your wants

And I thought u hated the 350Z lmao.

[12,000 RPM]

You're an idiot and everyone here can see it. You know there is a disconnect from reality when the majority of people agree with me. You're complaining about ownership cost but own a VW a 350z and want to mod a 10yo hatch.

Drive your warmed over Accord and shit VW and leave the real cars to the enthusiast.  Bitch.

The majority of people who agree with you are generally also kids w/a similar lack of context.

And the VW has been dead reliable. Fan issue was from a fender bender my wife had, I found out. Otherwise no issues. Can u say the same about all the BMWs u claim to have owned?

And yea I will drive a warmed over Accord and shit VW while u have aneurisms over what some random internet poster drives. I will bet your edit was to throw in the "bitch" at the end to try and make up for how idiotic and emotionally invested u are.

All those BMWs and u post like a dude who has never got laid. So full of anger over meaningless shit. It's sad

[MexicoCityM3]

TSXs are sweet and it would make a good daily driver, but I wouldn't give up a 350Z for one. 

And you're on record not even liking the Z.

Sporty I can't imagine the savings paying off. It'll be marginal. Your Z you know you may get a crappy TSX anyway.

[FlatBlackCaddy]

How about a gti, 1.8t's are pretty cheap. Much more reliable than the 3 series, I know alot of bmw guys that have switched over to these.

[Char]

How about a gti, 1.8t's are pretty cheap. Much more reliable than the 3 series, I know alot of bmw guys that have switched over to these.

I doubt that.

[12,000 RPM]

How about a gti, 1.8t's are pretty cheap. Much more reliable than the 3 series, I know alot of bmw guys that have switched over to these.

Lol

And you're on record not even liking the Z.

Sporty I can't imagine the savings paying off. It'll be marginal. Your Z you know you may get a crappy TSX anyway.

$1330 a year based on current gas prices.

[Cookie Monster]

Honestly, if you're not going to mod the Z, I'd dump it for the TSX. I'd much rather have a cheaper car that I can mod on my own rather than a more expensive car I'd have to keep stock.

[FlatBlackCaddy]

I doubt that.

The last one to jump ship was the pres of the local bmw club. I'm sure your bmw is cool but when you get a few more miles under your belt and some experience pushing a car to its limits,  you will eventually upgrade to the big boy club.