So... who's still "all in"

[jdm-rhd]

after reading several comments throughout the forums it looks like some people are either giving up or losing hope

 

[Zupra88]

after reading several comments throughout the forums it looks like some people are either giving up or losing hope

I've waited and saved long enough that I'm ready to try and exotic car. Don't feel like waiting for something we don't know for sure when it will come out or in what quantities.

 

[trackratZ]

Not waiting for the current Z anymore, there is just not enough content to justify the pricing, sorry. Will wait and see what Nismo brings out in a few short (?) years.

 

[takemorepills]

after reading several comments throughout the forums it looks like some people are either giving up or losing hope

Lost hope here. For any car.

Remember back when gas was cheap and Nissan introduced the Z?

Kinda feels like we're being mercilessly trolled.....

 

[Blackbeard]

i wonder if the suits read this or jump ship when the torches and pitchforks came out

 

[Houston.RZ34]

I was all in (and then some) until "50k" became a thing.

 

[Haste]

I'm out as well. I've always been in the Nismo or bust camp, but at this point I don't think the value will be there should said model exist based on the Perf pricing + destination, paint, floor mats, etc.

I also had something very unfortunate happen to my current ride last Monday so I'm rethinking everything right now.

 

[Blackbeard]

I'm out as well. I've always been in the Nismo or bust camp, but at this point I don't think the value will be there should said model exist based on the Perf pricing + destination, paint, floor mats, etc.

I also had something very unfortunate happen to my current ride last Monday so I'm rethinking everything right now.

sucks , it worked out for the best with me info was taking to klong before the reviews even came out and non of my local dealers knew anything and werent going to take a deposit , so when toyota made me the deal fdor the SS and the supra i was like Fuck it

 

[TheGuverment]

981 cayman, 86/BRZ or Miata and call it a day at this point.

 

[therumblewagon]

I'm out as well. I've always been in the Nismo or bust camp, but at this point I don't think the value will be there should said model exist based on the Perf pricing + destination, paint, floor mats, etc.

I also had something very unfortunate happen to my current ride last Monday so I'm rethinking everything right now.

Sorry to hear, bud. Hope you're able to get back on your feet (tires?) soon.

(dark humor is a coping mechanism, forgive me)

981 cayman, 86/BRZ or Miata and call it a day at this point.

Hear ya. Strong contenders for sure.

I keep finding myself looking up GR's, and one of the dealers around here has a Premium 6-speed en route later this month. Can't really fit into ND2's from the factory, would have to fuss with the seats like I did in my NA, and will we ever see 981's at reasonable prices again? Or any Caymans for that matter. Sigh.

I really do want a Z, and will have one at some point, but it's so hard to know how the second half of this year is going to play out. Fortunate to not be in a rush to buy right now, but still.

 

[MycarisZ]

I am still in, need to pay an additional $30k to find a turbo Cayman or wait an eternity to get an allocation… forget about the GTS 4.0 allocation, which was the original plan. Hence, switching to the Z and all in with it.

 

[Houston.RZ34]

I also had something very unfortunate happen to my current ride last Monday so I'm rethinking everything right now.

If possible, WAIT.

Things are starting to cool off, cars are back to 2019 values (as if it's still 2019) and houses are starting to sit again - If at all possible, give it time.

This is the absolute worst time to buy anything. There's going to be a fire sale on everything this time next year.

 

[Jah_Happy]

Yeah im out for now, those prices just arent worth it to me (yes I realize other cars are also expensive ?). I'll just hold onto my STI and see what happens in 6-12 months but im not in a hurry to piss away money. Id rather donate to a good charity.

 

[SS727Z]

I’m still all in... but I’m so impatient that the right deal on a Supra would get me to bite

 

[Haste]

Sorry to hear, bud. Hope you're able to get back on your feet (tires?) soon.

(dark humor is a coping mechanism, forgive me)



Hear ya. Strong contenders for sure.

I keep finding myself looking up GR's, and one of the dealers around here has a Premium 6-speed en route later this month. Can't really fit into ND2's from the factory, would have to fuss with the seats like I did in my NA, and will we ever see 981's at reasonable prices again? Or any Caymans for that matter. Sigh.

I really do want a Z, and will have one at some point, but it's so hard to know how the second half of this year is going to play out. Fortunate to not be in a rush to buy right now, but still.

Lol, all good. Appreciate it. This is probably the worst thing that's happened to me financially or otherwise in a really long time, (maybe ever?) so for that I consider myself really fortunate. I may actually end up walking away with more money to spend on a new car(s), I'll just be down 1 car that I had no plans of getting rid of for far too little in return.

I was going to start a new thread to get some input from people that have sunk a ton of money into a car before and explain the exact situation; I just haven't had the time. I don't want to derail this thread but the gist of it is the head is warped and currently at a machine shop to see if it can be decked. Waiting to hear back on that before I decide anything. Bottom end appears to have survived and the oil looked normal after being drained. Just playing around with 3-4 different options at this point until I know more.

Been trying to move up the GR86 purchase as well but no luck so far. Looking for a Neptune or Raven, Premium, 6MT and most I find are either sold but still listed or they want $5k ADM. Maybe $2,500 ADM on base models but I'm not interested in a base. World Toyota in Atl has one exactly how I want it for $42,992 after taxes and fees. It's not worth it to me. I reached out to the salesman at the dealer where I have deposits for the GR Corolla and GR86 SE last week, and he said there were 196 GR86's in allocation for 177 stores but he wouldn't know if they're getting anything until today.

If possible, WAIT.

Things are starting to cool off, cars are back to 2019 values (as if it's still 2019) and houses are starting to sit again - If at all possible, give it time.

This is the absolute worst time to buy anything. There's going to be a fire sale on everything this time next year.

Believe me, I want to. It's just going to be tough or near impossible to be down to 1 car until this time next year.