possible new owner..help?

sean2e · 03-22-2010, 11:15 AM

Hey guys..currently drive a low mile, 03 cobra with about 450whp. i like it BUT...its kind of plain. fast, sounds and looks good but the interior is lacking, styling is, well kind of old, technology is just not there other than motor really. Test drove a new 370z yesterday...was very impressed. power was good and smooth, handles much better and can be pushed harder than my current ride. plus, HIDs, an AUX hook up, much more stylish interior and the potential for good power....what are your thoughts?? should i sell it and get into a Z?

Nikon FM · 03-22-2010, 11:20 AM

We all like are 370Zs here.

Crazy potential exists to go further than your current ride as well….. so heck yes, go for it

sean2e · 03-22-2010, 11:23 AM

thats what im thinking..i mean for a brand new car the sport package is priced nicely too...coilovers, full exhaust, intake, tune, wheels...man...

sean2e · 03-22-2010, 02:54 PM

no other opinions?

vipor · 03-22-2010, 02:57 PM

GTM Performance Engineering 370Z SUPERCHARGER KIT PRESS RELEASE

My opinion ^

You'll love the car even while stock, but you can have a lot of fun with her too

sean2e · 03-22-2010, 06:33 PM

damn, that is pretty impressive...just got caught in the rain in the cobra, lack of HIDs...dammit

Jamaica · 03-22-2010, 06:35 PM

So much power you can add to the car. I love the z and the options. Sport package is well worth it to me.

ZCarMan · 03-22-2010, 06:43 PM

Do it, you'll be glad you did!

sean2e · 03-22-2010, 07:49 PM

i cant seem to find a car that i keep for even a year..im hoping this could be the one...if i do get it..ill be a very lively member here for sure

m4a1mustang · 03-22-2010, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sean2e

Hey guys..currently drive a low mile, 03 cobra with about 450whp. i like it BUT...its kind of plain. fast, sounds and looks good but the interior is lacking, styling is, well kind of old, technology is just not there other than motor really. Test drove a new 370z yesterday...was very impressed. power was good and smooth, handles much better and can be pushed harder than my current ride. plus, HIDs, an AUX hook up, much more stylish interior and the potential for good power....what are your thoughts?? should i sell it and get into a Z?

Having driven a few Cobras in the 450-550whp range, you're definitely going to miss the power. FI is going to be a MUST for you otherwise you'll be kicking yourself for selling the Terminator.

sean2e · 03-22-2010, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Having driven a few Cobras in the 450-550whp range, you're definitely going to miss the power. FI is going to be a MUST for you otherwise you'll be kicking yourself for selling the Terminator.

so you seem to have been in the same boat...how do you like the Z?

m4a1mustang · 03-22-2010, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sean2e

so you seem to have been in the same boat...how do you like the Z?

I love it... it could definitely use a lot more power but I have no regrets.

My previous Mustang was only a GT, so the difference in power isn't really a shock like it'd be going from a 450whp Terminator to the Z. Coming from that level of power I think you'd definitely be itching for some forced induction after the "new" wears off.

m4a1mustang · 03-22-2010, 08:35 PM

BTW -- hope you have some thick skin, because it's only a matter of time before the legions of Mustang haters that inhabit this board chime in.

d02808045 · 03-22-2010, 08:44 PM

Go for the Z!!!

sean2e · 03-22-2010, 08:46 PM

yeah im used to it..im not even a huge mustang fan. went from sti to gti, evo, tundra, to cobra. sooo i just want to find a car and keep it for once ya know..like the way my terminator is set up i cant push it through turns etc etc..when i drove the z it was just fun..and you never know how much you miss simple things like an ipod hook up lol..cobra is just fast ya know

03-22-2010, 11:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
sean2e Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: new york Posts: 10 Drives: 03 cobra Rep Power: 15	possible new owner..help? Hey guys..currently drive a low mile, 03 cobra with about 450whp. i like it BUT...its kind of plain. fast, sounds and looks good but the interior is lacking, styling is, well kind of old, technology is just not there other than motor really. Test drove a new 370z yesterday...was very impressed. power was good and smooth, handles much better and can be pushed harder than my current ride. plus, HIDs, an AUX hook up, much more stylish interior and the potential for good power....what are your thoughts?? should i sell it and get into a Z?

03-22-2010, 11:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
Nikon FM Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snoqualmie WA Posts: 973 Drives: 03 996TT Porsche Rep Power: 606	We all like are 370Zs here. Crazy potential exists to go further than your current ride as well….. so heck yes, go for it __________________ Buddy Revell: "One man's sooner is another man's later"

03-22-2010, 02:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	GTM Performance Engineering 370Z SUPERCHARGER KIT PRESS RELEASE My opinion ^ You'll love the car even while stock, but you can have a lot of fun with her too __________________ 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

03-22-2010, 06:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
ZCarMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 4,488 Drives: 09 Z34, 13 F-150 Rep Power: 25	Do it, you'll be glad you did! __________________ Jon Swift \| SPC \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| AAM \| Cobb \| Hawk \| Volk Racing \| Bridgestone Green Demon Eyes

03-22-2010, 08:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	BTW -- hope you have some thick skin, because it's only a matter of time before the legions of Mustang haters that inhabit this board chime in. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

03-22-2010, 11:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
sean2e Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: new york Posts: 10 Drives: 03 cobra Rep Power: 15	thats what im thinking..i mean for a brand new car the sport package is priced nicely too...coilovers, full exhaust, intake, tune, wheels...man...

03-22-2010, 02:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
sean2e Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: new york Posts: 10 Drives: 03 cobra Rep Power: 15	no other opinions?

03-22-2010, 06:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
sean2e Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: new york Posts: 10 Drives: 03 cobra Rep Power: 15	damn, that is pretty impressive...just got caught in the rain in the cobra, lack of HIDs...dammit

03-22-2010, 06:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	So much power you can add to the car. I love the z and the options. Sport package is well worth it to me.

03-22-2010, 07:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
sean2e Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: new york Posts: 10 Drives: 03 cobra Rep Power: 15	i cant seem to find a car that i keep for even a year..im hoping this could be the one...if i do get it..ill be a very lively member here for sure

03-22-2010, 08:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
d02808045 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 94 Drives: 370Z 40th Edition Rep Power: 15	Go for the Z!!!

03-22-2010, 08:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
sean2e Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: new york Posts: 10 Drives: 03 cobra Rep Power: 15	yeah im used to it..im not even a huge mustang fan. went from sti to gti, evo, tundra, to cobra. sooo i just want to find a car and keep it for once ya know..like the way my terminator is set up i cant push it through turns etc etc..when i drove the z it was just fun..and you never know how much you miss simple things like an ipod hook up lol..cobra is just fast ya know

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