traded in (yes, traded in) my Ferrari for a new Nissan 370Z

aliveZ · 12-21-2009, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by motoextreme

Welcome Rich!

I didnt trade my Ferrari for the 370 but I sold my 360 Spider about 2 months prior. I bought the car with 2K miles from Sacramento...was always a dream of mine to have one but not that I've owned one I will NEVER BUY ONE AGAIN!

I paid $160K OTD which was a little on the high side but it was MINT. A spider with a Challenge Grill, Red paint, fender badges, F1, all records and the red insets in the seats with red stitching.

I sold the car after 6 months for $115K and it was SERIOUS work to sell the damn thing. According to my buddy at DC Motors he said I was lucky to get 105K. I'm still paying for that loss and it makes me sick to my stomach to even remember it but lesson learned (the hard way). I would of kept it but the problems that came up on a weekly basis made me HATE the damn car. Overheating at a drive through, AC not working, damn clicking noise from the front end, constant burning clutch smell from the F1 no matter how careful I launched it.

Ferrari's SUCK...yes I said it! My neighbor has a 430 that I swear gets picked up on a flatbed every few weeks. he paid 330K for it and I'll bet you 100 he can't get 175K for it now. I test drove a Ford GT at the time and should of bought that. Bumped my head on the stupid doors over and over so it didnt make the cut

You'll love your Z. You can put 100K miles on it, mods are cheap and it starts every day. Ferrari's are great to look and sound wonderful but not if you plan on driving them much.. Porsche is my only other favorite, great cars too as long as you have a warranty.

The Ford took a big chunk out of my head too. My in-law has one and it's fast, but it the interior rattles like a bad 80's car.

vipor · 12-17-2009, 01:37 PM

never considered resale one time before buying my Z. if i were buying a civic-type car then i would, but this ain't no civic! ye-haw!

Caravanshaka · 12-17-2009, 01:42 PM

Ya, some of them have the typical ***-hole response, but some of them appear to be nice people that can think logically.

I recall one saying it makes sense to upgrade to a faster, better handling car that you can daily drive without worrying about miles. To me, even if I had enough money to have an Enzo, i'd want something I could drive and enjoy daily. It's all about experience, and it appears at least a few of those owners are "enthusiasts" that feel the same.

Pretty easy to pick out the guys I wouldn't care to meet though

vipor · 12-17-2009, 01:43 PM

lol no thread is complete without JLP!

ferrari_rich · 12-17-2009, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by vipor

lol no thread is complete without jlp!

jlp ??????

vipor · 12-17-2009, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ferrari_rich

jlp ??????

Jean Luke Piccard

phelan · 12-17-2009, 01:47 PM

this weekend i get to detail the Z

yay

kdo2milger · 12-17-2009, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

this weekend i get to detail the Z

yay

better that than what you did this past weekend

phelan · 12-17-2009, 01:51 PM

awwww no synchro-rev?

well FWIW welcome to the forums

for aftermarket stuff, just look around for the vendors on the site, they're (for the most part) good. not many spoilers out aside from S-Tune knockoffs. what wheels you lookin' for?

some of you know what i mean lol

kdo2milger · 12-17-2009, 01:54 PM

you looking for a stock rear spoiler or after market?

our forum sponsors:
a good place to start...

The370Z.com Vendors and Sponsors - Nissan 370Z Forum

ferrari_rich · 12-17-2009, 01:58 PM

no, I did not get the synchro rev. Kind of scares me a bit. Like the Lexus accelerator sticking. Just something else to go wrong???? I don't know. I'm an old guy, so heal/toe is just the norm.

ricky bobby · 12-17-2009, 02:07 PM

WOW! i always wanted one of those 308s. Welcome there is a lot of info here plus there arent any beatoffs here that i've come across like that other place(ferrarichat) you came from.

kdo2milger · 12-17-2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ferrari_rich

no, I did not get the synchro rev. Kind of scares me a bit. Like the Lexus accelerator sticking. Just something else to go wrong???? I don't know. I'm an old guy, so heal/toe is just the norm.

no stuck throttle issues here from any 370z owners...

Chupacabra · 12-17-2009, 01:54 PM

Welcome dude....

ill be honest I cried a little when i heard the story... but I can see what a pain it can be to have a car you cannot 'really' enjoy to the fullest.

I had a friend do something similar he had a 328 and tried to sell it to me for 14k, i could not afford it then, and he ended up trading it for an elise. and he never regretted it. and neither will you.

as you say.. you've owned a ferrari. bastard.

vipor · 12-17-2009, 02:18 PM

some recommendations if you like to work on/upgrade your car:

DIY: illuminated kick plates color change

DIY: Nissan 370Z Oil change (AK370Z way) Pictures inside

370Z UV sunshield product review

Hopefully you won't have this issue, but just in case:

http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...ase-issue.html

12-17-2009, 01:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 43 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 50	never considered resale one time before buying my Z. if i were buying a civic-type car then i would, but this ain't no civic! ye-haw! __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

12-17-2009, 01:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Caravanshaka I shake Caravans Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: north Dallas Posts: 9,517 Drives: everyone crazy Rep Power: 43	Ya, some of them have the typical ***-hole response, but some of them appear to be nice people that can think logically. I recall one saying it makes sense to upgrade to a faster, better handling car that you can daily drive without worrying about miles. To me, even if I had enough money to have an Enzo, i'd want something I could drive and enjoy daily. It's all about experience, and it appears at least a few of those owners are "enthusiasts" that feel the same. Pretty easy to pick out the guys I wouldn't care to meet though __________________ ____________________ PROJECT DiaD - Sold but not forgotten! The first testicular guard, the "Cup," was used in Hockey in 1874 and the first helmet was used in 1974. That means it only took 100 years for men to realize that in order to work the penis, the brain must remain whole.

12-17-2009, 01:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 43 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 50	lol no thread is complete without JLP! __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

12-17-2009, 01:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 39 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3407	this weekend i get to detail the Z yay __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

12-17-2009, 01:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 39 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3407	awwww no synchro-rev? well FWIW welcome to the forums for aftermarket stuff, just look around for the vendors on the site, they're (for the most part) good. not many spoilers out aside from S-Tune knockoffs. what wheels you lookin' for? some of you know what i mean lol __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

12-17-2009, 01:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 60	you looking for a stock rear spoiler or after market? our forum sponsors: a good place to start... The370Z.com Vendors and Sponsors - Nissan 370Z Forum __________________ Project *NISMO*

12-17-2009, 01:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
ferrari_rich Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: out of here Posts: 79 Drives: Z Rep Power: 16	no, I did not get the synchro rev. Kind of scares me a bit. Like the Lexus accelerator sticking. Just something else to go wrong???? I don't know. I'm an old guy, so heal/toe is just the norm.

12-17-2009, 01:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
Chupacabra Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Weston, Florida Posts: 477 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z s M6 Rep Power: 201	Welcome dude.... ill be honest I cried a little when i heard the story... but I can see what a pain it can be to have a car you cannot 'really' enjoy to the fullest. I had a friend do something similar he had a 328 and tried to sell it to me for 14k, i could not afford it then, and he ended up trading it for an elise. and he never regretted it. and neither will you. as you say.. you've owned a ferrari. bastard. __________________ Where are my aluminum pedals? Last edited by Chupacabra; 12-17-2009 at 01:57 PM.

12-17-2009, 02:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 43 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 50	some recommendations if you like to work on/upgrade your car: DIY: illuminated kick plates color change DIY: Nissan 370Z Oil change (AK370Z way) Pictures inside 370Z UV sunshield product review Hopefully you won't have this issue, but just in case: http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...ase-issue.html __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

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