I had since I was 17 the following cars... in present to past order.

2000 G20
1998 Escort (beater)
1995 300ZX TT
2001 Maxima
1997 Maxima
1996 Accord

and inherited a 92 Mazda Protege

 

If you got a kid on the way I wouldnt suggest the G35c as your only means of transport. The look Great but try to fit a car seat stroller playpen and all the other thing you need to take with you and its a tight fit. you might want to look at something of the hatchback variety or a used SUV.

Trust me.......the kid may be small but they come with alot of baggage.

Good luck with the new kid and your car search.

 

Agreed here.

 

Fully agreed. I just read your initial thread and you didn't mention a kid on the way. Then I scrolled further down and read it.
You're going to have to wait for a while for a G. Your kid has top priority.

 

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Not sure if ALL Nissan dealerships do this. But the local Nissan dealership also services Infiniti's. Prices on major services are of course a little cheaper. Mainly because you don't get the perks like a free rental or the name brand "Infiniti" service. But in the end, both Nissan and Infiniti use the same parts and materials. Just a thought...

 

I hope thats 2K AFTER Taxes...

 

I'm just saying that cars are a heavily depreciating asset and not worth spending more than 20% of your income on (theoretically, the rule of thumb). However, I do understand that most of us are enthusiasts and may break that rule by a couple percentages

Personally, I waited till my finances settled out and I could afford good things. I think it was a really smart decision for me as I was able to attend a good graduate school and didn't have to worry about any payments on anything. But its a personal decision however, if I were having a kid, the g-coupe would be the last thing on my mind.

 

Start saving for your kid's education and a home. The birth of a child changes everything. You have a new set of priorities, now. I trust everything goes well with the birth of your new baby.

 

^^ Thanks for all the advices guys. really appreciate it. I guess i was way over my head thinking i am able to afford this car right now. i guess its back to the toyota camry for a few more years..lol

And yes, saving for a home and the kids education is wayyyy more important than a dream car. But i will get it!!! if not now later!!

thanks agian guys

 

I'm 27 and make slightly more, mainly cuz I put 10% of my salary into my 401K, and I drive one. Then again, I don't have a kid coming up. But, I do have school loans to take care of and I've been helping out my sister w/ her car/insurance...long story . Thank god my cousin owns the apt duplex I live in. And a lil help from the mother .

Although everyone here has some good pts, which I'm considering right now. The irony is I don't even drive it often. It sits in the garage!

Selling my G has crossed my mind the past couple of weeks . And this thread has just made the decision even harder!

 

i just got my gas filled for 50 bucks, which is good for a week (driving slow, but wheres the fun in that)

 

hey, my man, I just turned 24 i got my 03 G coupe 5 days ago )) ... and my income is well.. to be honest i am currently unemployed but started my own business... but my income used to be no more no less .. 900 dollars !!!!! but i am still enjoig my G... if you really want something GO FOR IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

... and YES you are not mistaken 900$/ MONTH!!!

 

ROFL
This guy is funny although I do agree with him on one thing...
If you want it, go for it.
I just bought my G and im 20. I love it, every inch of it!