As a mechanic please let me be the one to tell you that if you genuinely love cars do not become a mechanic because it will make you hate cars 90 percent of the time
Yea, I went to "study" to become a mechanic and I learned very fast that being a mechanic was definitely not for me, however I am thinking of becoming an aviation mechanic which is still a mechanic but not on cars so ifk if it will be the same feeling or something
I’m in high school and getting my license this year, I have a deal with my mom to get me a 350z over summer and watching your videos is helping me learn more and more Update… I GOT THE Z!!
@@JohnnyB. Hey no problem man! You’re like the only RU-vidr I watch that has a 350z and knows a lot about them. I appreciate the info! My friends liked 350z’s wayyyy more than anyone I know. It’s his dream car. So every time I see a help or advice type of video I send it his way.
350z was my high school dream car and I finally purchased one in college. The VQ sound (when done right) is one of a kind. I'd suggest at least learning to drive with a more tame car because the base models don't even have traction control! (which can be a good thing)
Being someone who lives in the UK and has just turned 21, it blows my mind that a 3.5L 350z is even considered a car for a student. Over here students tend to get small engined hatchbacks that cost next to nothing to buy, run and insure.
Yeah over here in the US it's not unusual to see "students" driving 350zs or other sporty cars like mustangs and challengers. Obviously it's not every student but there are kids with money or kids that got lucky and found a really good deal. I've seen quite a few sporty cars even at the Community College I went through.
Come to Turkey 😬 collage students can barely afford bikes yes byscicle not motorcycle Someone collected money for 30 years just to buy a 2nd hand 2006 renault megane this is Turkey My mind is blowed can you guys afford cars ?
@@seanodonnell6650 I think it's mostly due to the difference insurance policies over here in the UK compared to the US. If i'm not mistaken, in the US, the vehicle is insured, not the driver. Whereas over here in the UK, the driver is insured, which is why our insurance is much more expensive for younger people to insure bigger engined cars (like a 350z).
@@ZeDamAQW Yeah in the US its the vehicle that is insured however they do take into who the driver is so it still is really expensive to insure a teenage driver, especially if you're a male. It's possible that more kids in the US keep their car on their parents insurance under a parents name. I'm 24 but took that route with my Z and I pay $260 every 6 months. It probably would have been around $500 or more if it was under my name 😂
I'm in high school and I have one, I love it. I find that every car has its pros and cons, and with things like small oil burns and insurance it's still totally worth it if you like the car in the first place.
If people just took care of their stuff, there wouldn’t be a problem. But so many high schoolers just dog the shit out of their 350s, because it’s their first car and it’s somewhat affordable for a sports car. It’s sad how many 350s are tore up because ppl can’t treat their cars with respect 😭😭. I’m going to be a senior and last year I drove an old Chevy blazer, and this year I’m gonna be in a 370z 🤧
I am writing from Turkey, how many years do we have to work even to buy cars with such a small price according to you. Even though I feel happy for others when I come across videos like this, now I want to be happy for myself as well. These cars are sold at incredible prices for us and we have to spend a lifetime to buy them. I just wanted to translate my feelings, I love your videos, keep it up.
I just graduated with a BS in Mechanical Engineering from UW. I too, wanted to find something that would tie back in with my love for cars. Going through the classes was really cool because a lot of what you learn can be tied back. Especially Thermodynamics where you learn basics of combustion, different types of engines and how they produce power, or Machine Design II, where you learn about shafts and gears, or Machining class (it was an elective for me in my program), where you learn how to use lathes, mills, utilization of different metals/materials, Material Science class where you learn the strengths behaviors of different materials and how they can change, the list goes on. Best part about this particular field, is that we sort of fit anywhere. Its such a broad study and we cover so many different topics, that you can really apply to a lot of different engineering positions. It's not going to be easy and there is going to be a lot of nights studying with friends, empty pizza boxes, hours of dedication in the library, but I'll tell you now, it is very worth it. I hope this helps you decide, and good luck on your future
@@anjjyl I do manufacturing engineering on the factory floor at Boeing. A lot of R&D and propulsion work for commercial planes. I do gaming and car content creation as a hobby :)
I'm still in high school and I got a 350z touring edition 08 (auto) as my first car so id say its a pretty good car if you can manage the money aspect. just please make sure your maintenance is good and please don't trash it around if its your first car. as long as you keep the car in good condition then you should be fine.
Nice man, I would have killed to have a 350z in Highschool!! All of your points are 100% correct. If you can keep it in good condition, you can basically enjoy it for free based on how well they've been holding their value! Appreciate you tuning in!
I’m a junior in high school and people would open up my wind shield wipers and put stuff in my exhaust. People in high school be hating. If I were to bring my dropped truck that I’m working on people would throw shit in my cab and draw on my wheels
In basic no. Unless you make 15/hr and or live with your parents good luck. Common Z probs/Mods to fix Catch Can: $100 Valve Co Gaskets:$100 Diff Bushings: $200 w Tool Engine/Trans Mounts: $350 Clutch Flywheel 5-6yrs: $700 Suspension (shit ball joints/struts from factory) $600-2000 Gas Mileage: 15-25MPG w 93 Octane @ $3.60/gal. Tires: $650 Insurance: 150-300$/mo Payment if financed: 180-360/mo They are however fun to drive, crank everytime, meaning most of the issues are cosmetic or bushing/Mount related, very few electrical issues and overall are great, easy to drive and park, enough power for a daily drive without risking too much for teens that have trouble judging distance. (I.e pulling out into traffic). And tbh as long as your mirrors are set they have GREAT visibility believe it or not. If you’re working minimum wage and don’t have mechanical knowledge and or help I wouldn’t advise it. If you’re making double minimum wage and have some mechanical expertise, as well as access to tools then sure. So unless you buy a real minty Z, you’ll be replacing some parts, expect to spend 10k regardless. If you can afford either the payment or the parts while working part time, and have the time to install them yourself, or have a parent guardian to help you, then you’ll do great. If you don’t, then I would steer clear and buy something that won’t eat your money over 6 years time.
randomly checked this video and saw i commented 2 years ago.... bought one earlier this year!!! Best car in the world and no regrets ;) (paid 15,5k for those who wanna know)
Got my Z as a first car last year daily drive it and if you take care of it you will love every last second of driving it (I have a manual enthusiast trim level)
The one heads up would be, be ready to spend on gas... specially if you live in cali! As my daily driver through college, I loved my z, made commuting fun (except during peak socal traffic lol) but mad... i spent a lot on gas! Now that i'm older i'm more conscious of my spending lol but still, would do it again 10/10
I’m a sophomore here with a 2004 is300 and it’s the best car ever so much aftermarket support and very reliable car if you take care of it decent gas mileage
True!! Absolutely love the is300! My friend has actually been looking for one but their getting harder and harder to find!! I appreciate you tuning in man🙌
I got the g35 2nd gen g35 for free during high school and have been using it now 2nd year of college. The previous owner barely had any problems with the car, I've had none I think it's the only car I trust that will last me until end of med school and beyond. Only problem is gas, in my area it is $4 a gallon.
Hey, nice!! Glad to hear it's treating you well. The VQ engine found in both the g35 and 350z is extremely reliable which I feel makes it a fairly good choice. Although gas can get pretty expensive lol appreciate you tuning in man🙏
Idk what to say I just enjoyed the video and how he presents himself as a person I liked him I’ll probably watch more vids , and the car damn I’ll buy my own
Loving these videos! I was looking to buy a 350z, and watching your videos made me want to get one even more haha. Keep it up man would be sad to see no more Z videos.
Dope video bought my z barely this year and so far it’s all been cool it’s definitely helped me get more into the car science and Learn more about cars I love my car and it does me well driving plenty of miles per day
At least we're not alone my friend! While in college, I've learned just how valuable my free time is. There are so many things that we can learn with the internet, don't feel confined to the major you choose. Anything can be created in todays age! I really appreciate your comment my friend!
i drove a 350z daily to school for years It's a great student car if you're responsible enough to not crash /drive dangerously and also dont drift and break shit
I understand what you mean! It definitely costs more now to own/maintain this car than it did a few years ago, but I feel that is the case with the entire used car market at the moment... I still think the value for the cost is worth it though🙌 and I'm hopeful a lot of the prices of tires/gas/etc will come back down over time. Appreciate you tuning in again brotha🙏
That was my first car loved it I drove from Texas to Alabama about twice a year in it no problems regular maintenance sold it last year to get the 2021 camero callaway sc630
I daily a 2004 350z in 2022 (crazy right) my grandpa bought it with 5,000 miles on it in 2019, and he barley drives it. I get Called out to race by people in my school, but I never do it. I live in a small town and word goes around fast and I’m trying to get in trouble. The z is an awesome car. It turns heads everywhere I go (not that I’m looking for the attention). My z is stock with the exception to my decent tire setup. I hit the lottery with the opportunity to have such a nice car in high school.
That is insanely low miles for a 350z!! You’re definitely living the dream of many people here in this comment section haha I would have loved to drive a 350z to high school!! Take care of her, and give your grandpa a high-five for me because that’s super awesome of him!! Appreciate you tuning in man!🙌🙏🏼
You got some time man to figure it out. I'm in the same boat but actually graduated last May trying to figure it out still since I kinda messed up my original plan lol.
Hey man, I completely understand🙏🏼 I too had my plans change…seems pretty common in today’s world lol just do what you love bro and in the end, it’ll find us rather than us finding it!
last summer I worked 40 hour weeks in the summer as my first job at 16. I've stayed in the same job for almost an entire year and now im 17 and im getting paid more, but im going to work a lot this summer and I made a deal with my dad that im going to have a budget of 10k since ill be making more this summer quicker, and he can pay half, and I can pay half. I can pay him the 5k over the summer and now. but im just so excited for my first car, im so excited to order parts and modify it. its such a gorgeous car and I can't wait to drive my parents and friends around in it lol
Got a 03 manual Z silver and going back to college next year. I do want to keep this car for a LONG time, late 20’s or so until I find my next build or something
In Poland this wouldn't work at all. The cheapest 350Z you can get costs around 40k PLN (around 10k USD) while as a student you usually earn about 18.30 PLN (like 4.5 USD) per hour of work. Not talking about insane gas prices (about 1.5 USD per liter).
My first car in high school was a 1994 Toyota pickup. Well I wanted real horsepower so I test drove a 350z and I gotta say it was okay. But then I got into my buddies scat pack and I never looked back. 😂
Living in Singapore. Price of a car is extremely high unless you are a business director or owner earning in a steady income of 6-7 figures per year. Owning a car for most is a financial liability which could land in a infinite spiral of debt. Public transport are very feasible here with bus stops everywhere. Price of a used 370z GT can set you a hefty quotation of $200,000 excluding taxes while a brand new Alpine A110-S can easily set you $250,000. So most of the students do take public transportation.
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 01:44 🚗 *Considerations for owning a 350Z as a college student: Insurance concerns due to limited driving experience and potential challenges in adverse weather conditions.* 03:43 🌟 *Positive aspects of owning a 350Z as a student: Impressive styling, iconic presence at car shows, and enjoyable driving experience.* 04:52 🚗 *Maintenance tip: Rear-wheel-drive nature of the 350Z may result in faster wear on rear tires; swapping tires at the right time can extend their lifespan.* 06:35 🚦 *Fuel efficiency: The 350Z's V6 engine offers decent gas mileage, making it a reasonable choice for a sports car.* 08:31 🎓 *Overall recommendation: Owning a 350Z while in school is encouraged, provided the driver understands the car's capabilities, practices self-control, and considers parking ease.* Made with HARPA AI
I am only 13 years old but a 350z is the car I wanna get. When I turn 17 (so I can drive by myself in my state) I'm going to buy a scrap car like a Scion XB. Super cheap and reliable. When I turn 18 I'll have more driving history and driving experience so I'll get the 350Z and have less insurance cost and also probably not total it. Wish you good luck and hope you can get the 350Z!
@@CorvetteC7IsCool yeah that’s what I’m doing! I am getting a short term car (1-2 years) to learn manual since automatic is already very easy for me then I will get a longer term car but it might not me a Z. Good luck on your car journey and I hope you can get your dream car one day!
Who says you have to pick one thing? Do lots of stuff in your 20s while also investing and saving some money. It might lead you somewhere unexpected and you can find your career that way. I know a few people who just got good at a few things and it lead them to extraordinary opportunities.
My guy, Most of us don't need school for what we really want to do. Whatever you enjoy doing, you can make money from. Like literally exploring your interest and vlogging them. It's only about the money at the end. What you want to do. Is not work. Make that money to build a life where you only play. That's the goal. I didn't need a shred of school to start my business and I make more then you ever will in any field working hourly. And I dropped out of school. I move furniture and make from 300 up to 900$ a day. And this is just the beggining. School is a hard waste of time unless you really really enjoy the academic fields. All you need to know is how to monetize and get customers, or followers or whatnot.
hell yeah bro, got my license a couple months ago, been driving a nisaan rogue ahahah but js gotta job so im gonna be grindingg my ass off to get my manny 350z, Cant wait man, still kinda unsure if i shud get a g37 or a 350z. Gonna be manual forsure tho.
The fact this can be considered a student's car is bonkers to me. I'm from the UK and it cost me around £2k to insure a 1.0L Corsa D, I won't be able to insure a 350Z for a reasonable amount until I finish uni when I'm 25 lmao.
The 350z in my opinion it's the best sports car for people that want to become a mechanic and make ur skills as a driver bcs most cars similar to 350z like the s2000 are expensive and the 350z it's reliable easy to work on and also i consider to buy it stock and not modified bcs most of them are really bad shape and are from people that mantain them really badly so that's my tip for the good sports car for biginners
I mean, I drive my 300zx on the daily and it's the most reliable and fun car out of anyone in my friend group. So just know a 350 would do all of this but even better
I picked mine up for about £5k here in the UK. 117k miles and tastefully modded. If you want a low mileage one, then yes you're looking for around £9k upwards
It's my final year on high school and I'm working to study my university in the Netherlands, this bad boy costs mostly 11-19k Euros there might be a tough price for a student but I swore to make this car my first when I was 4 so yeah gonna have to grind hard appereantly
in india even the rich people dont buy super cars coz the ground clearance is too small for cars to be driven and there are speed brakers literally every 10 meters, so no expectations for us, hope to see a better country soon :/
I just got a 350z as my first car from my brother. I’m not one of those person who ever receives anything from my parents or anyone. I always wanted to buy my first car with my own money but he doesn’t have any use for the car so why won’t I take a free z😀
Don’t get me wrong, I like the 350z. Had a friend took me for a drive. His was live rear axle conversion, 370z rear end, and he says the previous owner did afew things under the hood and drag raced it. Idk what afew things under the hood means. It’s still N/A so could be a cam, tune the ECU, throttle body, fuel injectors, idk. It ran good. But it’s not for me, I’m in the market for a 2000 c5 corvette frc. If he still had his a that would had been hella fun just to take em down to heartland park for afew quarter mile runs. Both cars manual of course.
Hey, I completely understand! The C5 is a monster haha plus many options for more power! Never had the opportunity to drive one, but it’s on my bucket list🙏🏼 appreciate you tuning in!
@@JohnnyB. no problem. Thank you for reading I didn’t expect that. I will say the frc came exclusively with the 6 speed and the z51 suspension package in 2000. Amazing foundation off the factory. And the extra rigidity will help build an absolute track monster. Definitely recommend you find one or just to try it out. You won’t regret it, been in a c5 z06 and damn it pulls. I’ll get you a sub as well.
As a high school student as senior I have a CLK55 AMG tune a bit, it’s a v8 5.5 liter but I really injoy the car it’s so smooth and fast and it does sound nice, I got if for 1,800 $ and it had 110,000 miles and I really got it in a good deal.
nice vid! making me wonder if i should do a similar one for my vette, not exactly the most common car for a college student lol. what kind of camera are you using for the POV?
That oil smell is leaking valve cover gaskets. Mine got to the point I had to change them. If you do buy aluminum ones not the plastic ones that your 350 comes with.
Literally so happy im watchin this now lmao buh im 16 finna get my 350z in sunday i work so hard for it and i found the one happy i found your channel to
good stuff man, im 15 and just got a job the other day hope to be able to get one within the next year, glad to see other people who love this car as much as i do
@@BryanRacks im working at a pizza shop part time right now, i make about 530$ after taxes every 2 weeks, so im definitely gonna be able to get one in a few months like you did but first i want to buy a beater car or truck to fully learn how to drive and get my liscence and all that, plus itll look better for insurance, then ill get my own Z
I have a 370z now but I'm going to let you all know the truth about owning a 350z, a de will burn oil like crazy and they are so old now that a piston ring will probably go out soon and burn a lot more oil and lose power, I'd recommend a hr model, and even then you have to watch out for the gallery gasket issue all hr 350z have that will destroy your engine if left unfixed, the repair for that is expensive and hard to do for most shops. You will also have to replace the ball joints and valve covers no doubt because of age, keep in mind you should have a couple g$ after purchase for repairs and maintenance. Fun car that will force you to learn about cars, overall reliable car it taken care and IF OIL KEPT FULL!
Not gona lie tho folks unless you put a kit on it the 350/370z looks a liiiiitle girly. I always thought atleast. Go with the g37x coupe. Get the AWD because you can switch it to RWD whenever u want. Also .. get some tint and straight pipe those mufflers. It cost me 560$ to do both of those in canada, so cheaper in the states. The muffler will be rly loud but will get quiter and sound miiint 👌
When I get a job and get enough money I plan on getting a z for my first car( probably the later models of the 350z because it doesn't burn through oil as much as earlier models.).
Just so you know i talked to a z owner today for advice and he said shoot for the earlier models because they will have best performance they where the ones with the best engines but the downside is that they are pretty hard to find especially in manual
