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Sell it or keep it?

Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by Jako, Aug 26, 2011.

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  1. Aug 26, 2011 at 3:05 AM
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    Jako

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    So I have a 2003 Nissan 350z Touring. Had it over 6 years now. Paid off, 41k miles on it. I'm debating selling the car before I PCS back to the states from Germany. I'll have to pay out of pocket to ship it back. My Tacoma is being shipped already by the AF.

    Should I sell it before I leave and start over with a new toy stateside. Or hold onto it. Plans if I keep it are to build the block and install a Powerlab GT35R single turbo kit. Keep it looking stock still, but probably have it repainted again because I am ridiculously obsessed with having perfect paint.

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  2. Aug 26, 2011 at 3:09 AM
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    I say sell it and go after a 370Z... Great platform for power, as well as handling
     
    memario1214, Aug 26, 2011
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  3. Aug 26, 2011 at 3:19 AM
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    I think how much it would cost you to ship it is important


    I also think keeping it is probably the best option if you can afford to ship it...figure you're gonna pay a bit to ship...but then once you have it over here you have a toy thats paid off and ready to be modded...whereas if you sell it then you gotta buy a new one...and thats another 4-5 years of payments and a down payment
     
    JimBeam, Aug 26, 2011
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  4. Aug 26, 2011 at 3:25 AM
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    TACOMA TRD

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    Agree with Tiger here.... Keep it.

    PS.. how much to ship?
     
    TACOMA TRD, Aug 26, 2011
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  5. Aug 26, 2011 at 6:04 AM
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    Shipping is $1500 - $1800 depending on the port location stateside. The price of shipping doesn't really bother me much. It's the fact that once I pay to ship it I'm committed to keeping it. Otherwise its just a waste of money.

    I'm leaning on keeping it so far, see what happens.
     
    Jako, Aug 26, 2011
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  6. Aug 26, 2011 at 6:09 AM
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    All depends on how interested you are in a different car vs keeping that one. Also... depends on the kind of money you can get for the car over there.
     
    memario1214, Aug 26, 2011
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  7. Aug 26, 2011 at 6:26 AM
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    paintdiddy

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    I say keep it.nothing like not having a car payment. Stupid question but is it right hand drive?
     
    paintdiddy, Aug 26, 2011
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  8. Aug 26, 2011 at 11:05 AM
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    UndefinedTaco

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    UndefinedTaco I'll eat all your food.

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    It's an 89 Toyota Pickup. I got some stuff done to it.. FJ axles going under it soon.
    Keep it.
    Build it to do this.


    That's my buddies, and it is definitely an amazing ride inside of it.

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    UndefinedTaco, Aug 26, 2011
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  9. Aug 26, 2011 at 11:07 AM
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    I would keep it. A paid off sports car is a nice thing to have hiding in the garage for sunny days. I had a Z for a while. Super fun car. Just didn't work as my only vehicle.
     
    YFZ_TRD, Aug 26, 2011
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  10. Aug 26, 2011 at 11:08 AM
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    caged, camburg long travel, 50t leafpack (soon to be installed) light rack over cab, 5pt harnesses etc
    i say you keep it
     
    97yota4wd, Aug 26, 2011
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  11. Aug 30, 2011 at 7:34 AM
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    it's LHD, US spec...

    Think I'm just gonna keep it.
     
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  12. Aug 30, 2011 at 7:40 AM
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    babytruck Babytruck, babytruck...I've got a babytruck :)

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    The shipping price is not bad at all. I paid 1k to ship my Chevelle from Missouri to Cali. On a flat bed at that. :(

    I'd keep it if it were my decision.
     
    babytruck, Aug 30, 2011
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  13. Aug 30, 2011 at 2:21 PM
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    He's shipping it across the pond.... :facepalm:
     
    YFZ_TRD, Aug 30, 2011
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  14. Aug 30, 2011 at 2:46 PM
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    babytruck Babytruck, babytruck...I've got a babytruck :)

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    I kind of realized that. Hence the reason why I said that the price was good, when it cost me over half that to ship mine across country.
     
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  15. Aug 30, 2011 at 3:02 PM
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    i sure hope they dont try and ship it flat bed

    :homer:
     
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  16. Aug 30, 2011 at 3:07 PM
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    I would keep it and auto x it.:D And with the turbo you'll love it even more.
     
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  17. Aug 30, 2011 at 3:08 PM
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    babytruck Babytruck, babytruck...I've got a babytruck :)

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  18. Aug 30, 2011 at 3:09 PM
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    I'd ship it n keep it :D that's the only type of Nissan I'd ever own...any of the Zs :thumbsup:
     
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  19. Aug 30, 2011 at 3:12 PM
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    I thought they changed it so you can ship two vehicles if you're married, was over there four years ago in your same area. Get ready for that pay cut from losing COLA and utility allowance, shit sucks.
     
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  20. Sep 11, 2011 at 12:43 AM
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    That would be nice, nope the gov only pays to ship one POV currently. The rest is on your own. 4 years ago we all had a different man running the show as well too, lol.
     
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