Well unfortunately I can say that... "I can feel your pain".

Here's what I've learned...

1. A highly modified ride does NOT buy happiness. I'm sportin' around in a 2006 Tacoma Double Cab, TRD, tow package, roof racks, side steps, 8 air bags (you'll want this option ) and a few more goodies and I'm JUST AS HAPPY as I was in my Supercharged Infiniti, which really surprised me. You will NOT be less happy with another car. Remember, you are NOT what you drive. I'm saving SO MUCH money now that I've paid off the Sequoia ($720/month) and I'm not spending on average of $800/month in mods. This means that I can pay off the $27,000 (TTT incl.) Tacoma in 12 months!

2. The 2006 G35 has changes that I personally did not like. Not to mention that resale will drop like a rock when the new body style comes out in 2007. 2 big reasons that I didn't get another Infiniti. Also, my Vortech wouldn't fit the 6MT so that sealed the deal for me.

3. I got ~58% of the money I spent on my mods back AFTER I factored in shipping and every associated cost of returning the vehicle back to stock (including $5 for new brake fluid). I got back ~$10,400 out of $17,500 in total money laid out. Not too shabby. Also, if the center pieces of the Volks are still good, try to have the outer rings REPAIRED! That's right, most bent/curbed 2 piece wheels can be fixed for ~$200 each. As long as they can get the center piece out you're cool. (I just learned this and will never buy another 1 piece wheel again because of this.)

Hang in there and remember that people go through this every day. Welcome to the club.

 

cause ram + lifted = one mean looking thing haha.. probably not going to get it tho.. gas is going to kill me since i do alot of driving, in the end i might get the IS350 =\ even if it is auto x.x

 

I just picked up the Is250 with my sister becasue she crashed her passat. They are beautiful cars, and no doubt the most comforatable cars i have ridden in. I love the push button start as well!

 

sorry to hear about your accident. i was driving through the horrific rains yesterday in Sacramento and i had to brake a few times to avoid dumb drivers. anyhow, the first time i tried to brake, all i got was water. just a tip to you guys, you should brake a little bit once in a while just to release the water build up in our brakes. if not, when you do need it, you won't be able to stop. i was getting off on an exit and although i still broke in time, it definitely felt like i was braking with goo as pads.

your car is totalled for sure. it's worse than my car and my car was similar. really glad to see that you're safe as well.

good luck with your decision on a new car. the IS250/350 isn't such a bad car. girls like it too. my gf saw one and really liked it. either way, just pick something that you feel good driving in. nothing other than a test drive will tell you if it's the car for you.

 

tryin to ***** it more than him -__-x maybe i'll own him in his own thing :]

TRUCKS eric tRUCKS we'll be truck buddies


wow i jus tried to post this .. n it goes gotta wait 30 sec .. n its cus JONS on right now i bet .V.

 

haha hes gona be like what the hell.. xP lol.. btw congrats jon on the s-techs lol..

IS350.. i wana know if they're gona make a stick for it.. if they are i might just wait.. go get a POS $900 beater lol

 

Eric. No bulls#it. This sucks, but I am very glad that you are ok, that is, honestly, the most important thing. Best of luck dude.

 

Go with the IS 350, it comes with the forumla F1 paddle shifts, that is basically like a manual. I think it does 0-60 in 5.5

 

Except for the clutch and most likely the transmission... I bet doing a heel toe maneuver is a bit more tricky too.

 

Damn, sorry to hear that man.

I feel your pain man... totalled my 350Z last year. I hate drving in the rain because of all the bad drivers. Glad to hear that you are okay... good luck.

 

oh geezus! my stomach turned when i scrolled down and saw the aftermath pics...be thankful your still alive man, i had a pretty nasty accident in which i initially cursed the fact that i had lost a brand new car (less than a week old), but then i realized i coulda died. like someone else posted, a car is replaceable, a life is not. the best of luck and safety in your new year dude.

 

Sorry for your loss. I really admired your car. Things like this always make us appreciate life a little more. Everyone take it easy out there when its wet. Stay up kid!!!

 

sorry to hear. how about a subaru legacy? seen some fixed up and they loook good. plus couple bolt ons and boost controller you'd be way faster than both g35 or is350

 

holy ****...
are you serious...
hope you are ok...:/

 

got Dayam... that's a huge OUCH... but good thing your alright...