Losing the 'G love'? Or just a faze? - HELP
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05-16-2006, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by SWAT311
So here's the deal. I've had my G for almost 2 years now. The past year has been fun with the modding and stuff, but it seems like the car is just not as fun as it use to be. I've been contemplating going FI for awhile now, thinking it's the lack of power compared to some of the other cars out on the road these days. And like alot of you know, it's not cheap! Yeah I could just throw a Vortech on there, but is it worth it? Does it make that much of a difference? Those are some of my questions. I'm having a hard time talking myself out of either doing a simple FI job, doing a complete engine build with my G, or just getting rid of her and going with something that has the power. i.e. Corvette, M3, GTO, Charger SRT 8, etc. As you can see, I haven't narrowed any choices down, but I'm losing that 'G love'. Have I really lost the 'G love' or is it just a faze? Any advise out there? Has anyone else gone into this "I need more power, or I'm gonna lose the G" faze? Sorry for the venting, but it seems like I'm looking every where else, and thought I'd throw my thoughts out here.
I have tendincies to be an impulsive buyer, and I would hate to make a move and then regret it.
Thanks,
Jonathan
I have tendincies to be an impulsive buyer, and I would hate to make a move and then regret it.
Thanks,
Jonathan
The way I fixed my need-for-speed was to purchase a 1300cc motorcycle! When I don't feel the car is fast enough I go jump on the bike and head for the canyons. The bike will hold me until the new cars come out. I'm waiting for either the new Skyline or the next gen M3. After that the clock starts for another 2 or 3 years...
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Originally Posted by badtziscool
That's just the way it is. You get used to what you have and then you start regretting it when you don't have it. Unless of course if you replaced it with something better, and I say if you can, then go for it! Ask me if I would pick a G35 and mod it like crazy or go buy an Aston Martin V8 Vantage, I'd pick the Vantage in a heartbeat.
But as of this point, this is the best car that I can realistically own but fortunately not much out there compares to it.
Man. That V8 Vantage is HOT!!! That's one of the very few cars out there that has sexier lines than the G.
But as of this point, this is the best car that I can realistically own but fortunately not much out there compares to it.
Man. That V8 Vantage is HOT!!! That's one of the very few cars out there that has sexier lines than the G.
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05-16-2006, 01:27 PM
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Honestly, I have been there. So here's what I think, if you have the money, work your @ss off and don't really have the time to enjoy yourself, then you should definitly get a car you are very happy with. If you can't get that feeling from the G, then get something better. like the M3.
Life is short, time is short especially at your age range. You can always make back the money, but not the time. Enjoy it while it lasts.
Now go and get the Real Car what you are always dream of getting at your affordibility.
Life is short, time is short especially at your age range. You can always make back the money, but not the time. Enjoy it while it lasts.
Now go and get the Real Car what you are always dream of getting at your affordibility.
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05-17-2006, 07:21 AM
I think that would be true for any car - whether it was an M3, Vantage or anything you just get used to it and want a change.
As someone who has owned a BMW M3 and several Porsches, I can reassure everyone that what you post is true. Even with $90K Porsches, you become accustomed to the performance over time, and then the question arises as to whether or not you are getting enough enjoyment to offset the significant price for these high end cars.
As someone who has owned a BMW M3 and several Porsches, I can reassure everyone that what you post is true. Even with $90K Porsches, you become accustomed to the performance over time, and then the question arises as to whether or not you are getting enough enjoyment to offset the significant price for these high end cars.
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05-17-2006, 11:41 AM
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No matter what your going to want something better, faster, etc.
Even if you go FI your always gonna want a bigger turbo or supercharger.
I say buy a project car and work on it with the money you plan to spend on the G35 and I guarantee you will love the G even more. Now you just have to stop upgrading the project car lol thats my problem.
Even if you go FI your always gonna want a bigger turbo or supercharger.
I say buy a project car and work on it with the money you plan to spend on the G35 and I guarantee you will love the G even more. Now you just have to stop upgrading the project car lol thats my problem.
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06-13-2006, 01:38 PM
Originally Posted by SWAT311
^^ Jay is not lying
*Just thought I'd throw in this update, I decided to keep the G. I've already ordered the vortech kit along with some other goodies. looking to have it installed and tuned by the end of the month*
Thanks to everyone who offerd their opinions, it helped alot.
Jonathan
*Just thought I'd throw in this update, I decided to keep the G. I've already ordered the vortech kit along with some other goodies. looking to have it installed and tuned by the end of the month*
Thanks to everyone who offerd their opinions, it helped alot.
Jonathan
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