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

vipor · 12-18-2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 2theextreme

Don't drive in the rain with RE-11's......just good ol' friendly advice!

if you do, JLP might show up at your door.

370Zsteve · 12-18-2009, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by vipor

if you do, JLP might show up at your door.

ferrari_rich · 12-18-2009, 04:21 PM

anyone driven the 370z in the snow? I was wondering how it would do. I realize that's there's not much clearance, so I asking about, plowed roads, not driving through 12" of fresh powder.

Anyone with any experience with this?

For example, I had my 944 in Canada in the winter, and everyone up there was surprised that I was to be driving such a car in the snow. Truth is, it was great in the snow, with my "Conti" all season tires on it. (it has almost perfect 50/50 weight distribution, just like the Z)

I was out in a blizzard with it, and happened upon a friend. He said "You must have balls the size of church bells driving in this weather, Hey?" I thought that was pretty funny.

Anyhow, just curious about the Z

12-18-2009, 04:30 PM

Its sad to see those guys having such poor attitudes. Being a fellow owner, I would never act to one of our own like that.

Togo · 12-18-2009, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by blue660r01

Its sad to see those guys having such poor attitudes. Being a fellow owner, I would never act to one of our own like that.

Yeah but you've got way more class than those tool bags over there! Where is our other Ferrari owner? The guy with the 360

Demon Z · 12-18-2009, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

i love how elitist that ferrari forum is.

I'm sorry, but it just seems like they drive cars for the "HEY LOOK I HAVE SHITTONS OF MONEY AND HAVE KEWL WHEELS" with their talk of "oh look at the resale value of the 370z in 4 years LOL"

Apparently it's a lost passion to drive a car for the sake of truly DRIVING.

I didn't even think about the resale value. I'm planning to keep this car as for the long run. It's my lil' project, and it's gonna stay that way!

^^ This

Congrats and welcome!!

Enzo Ferrari would be rolling in his grave if he heard owners of his cars scolding you about resale and being seen with celebrities in them. I've read that he cannibalized older race cars of their parts for newer ones. Think he was concerned about future value? Some of those guys don't deserve their cars at any price. The original intent has been lost in translation. .02

motoextreme · 12-20-2009, 06:13 PM

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.

motoextreme · 12-20-2009, 06:33 PM

Here's a couple pics of the one I unloaded THANKFULLY.

Red looked brighter in person.

kdo2milger · 12-20-2009, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by motoextreme

Here's a couple pics of the one I unloaded THANKFULLY.

Red looked brighter in person.

they are nice to look at

motoextreme · 12-20-2009, 06:53 PM

So are Strippers but owning one is another story

kdo2milger · 12-20-2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by motoextreme

So are Strippers but owning one is another story

strippers

Ken · 12-21-2009, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by motoextreme

So are Strippers but owning one is another story

Ken · 12-21-2009, 01:30 AM

Hmm...on a side note you gotta love some of the comments the OP got over on the Ferrari forum. A lot of people on that forum think a little too highly of themselves for someone driving around in a Ferrari from the 80's worth maybe 25-35k. Gotta love wannabee elitists....

vipor · 12-21-2009, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by kdo2milger

strippers

RCZ · 12-21-2009, 09:34 AM

Hey, nice 308 and welcome to the forums!

As you must have already noticed there's a bit of everything in here. If you like going fast, there's a good crowd and if you like looking good, there's an equally good crowd. So welcome again and see you around.

12-20-2009, 06:13 PM	#82 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 368	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. __________________ Fast Intensions / NST / Mishimoto / Alpine / JDM / Volk / Brembo / Rotora / Seibon / Stillen / Password: JDM / KW / MR Works / RAW / Sun Auto / B&M / Amplified Motorsports

12-20-2009, 06:53 PM	#85 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 368	So are Strippers but owning one is another story __________________ Fast Intensions / NST / Mishimoto / Alpine / JDM / Volk / Brembo / Rotora / Seibon / Stillen / Password: JDM / KW / MR Works / RAW / Sun Auto / B&M / Amplified Motorsports

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12-18-2009, 04:21 PM	#78 (permalink)
ferrari_rich Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: out of here Posts: 79 Drives: Z Rep Power: 15	anyone driven the 370z in the snow? I was wondering how it would do. I realize that's there's not much clearance, so I asking about, plowed roads, not driving through 12" of fresh powder. Anyone with any experience with this? For example, I had my 944 in Canada in the winter, and everyone up there was surprised that I was to be driving such a car in the snow. Truth is, it was great in the snow, with my "Conti" all season tires on it. (it has almost perfect 50/50 weight distribution, just like the Z) I was out in a blizzard with it, and happened upon a friend. He said "You must have balls the size of church bells driving in this weather, Hey?" I thought that was pretty funny. Anyhow, just curious about the Z

12-18-2009, 04:30 PM	#79 (permalink)
blue660r01 Guest Posts: n/a	Its sad to see those guys having such poor attitudes. Being a fellow owner, I would never act to one of our own like that.

12-21-2009, 01:30 AM	#88 (permalink)
Ken Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: AB Posts: 23 Drives: 2009 PW 370 M6 Rep Power: 15	Hmm...on a side note you gotta love some of the comments the OP got over on the Ferrari forum. A lot of people on that forum think a little too highly of themselves for someone driving around in a Ferrari from the 80's worth maybe 25-35k. Gotta love wannabee elitists....

12-21-2009, 09:34 AM	#90 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	Hey, nice 308 and welcome to the forums! As you must have already noticed there's a bit of everything in here. If you like going fast, there's a good crowd and if you like looking good, there's an equally good crowd. So welcome again and see you around.