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240Z in 1990 -> 370Z in 2016!

I can't believe it's been 26 years since I last owned a Z(a 1969, rusty, but amazingly fun-to-drive 240). Now that I have one again, I wonder why I didn't consider buying one sooner.

I ended up finding the 370Z due to a typo; I was DuckDuckGo searching for drivers for my AMD 280X (video card), and the "suggested correction" image results were, you guessed it, images of the 370Z! :rofl2: Sexy f'kin car! Clearly DuckDuckGo cared about my well-being.

I was enthralled, and after a bit of investigation on the Nissan web-page (332 HP! Sexy, sexy little car!) - and buttering up the wife by taking her out for breakfast - she and I popped over to a Nissan dealership to test drive one. As we approached, I wondered, would she really be okay with me picking up a two-seater? It had to pass the CFO test - as all married men know.

It turns out she loved the look, and after the test-drive - the Salesman gave us the keys and let us take it out on our own - she had a huge smile and said "just get it." She didn't have to ask twice.

And now, a few weeks on, I can say I thoroughly enjoy driving this thing, especially coming from the Acura TSX 6-speed manual I had as my daily driver. Oh humble Z, you've come a long way since 1969!

I look forward to learning all about the car: DIY section, here I come!

No sports package? Congrats on the ride!

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Originally Posted by D.Stillwell (Post 3364830)

No sports package? Congrats on the ride!

Thanks! I was tempted, but I'm going the custom route, so I'm starting out with a blank canvas, so to speak.

Not too sure what to do first. :)

^^ I can understand that. I went base + sport thinking the same as you. I'm building mine up but...

I think the sport package was well worth it, I mean for just a few grand $ extra you get LSD + SynchroRev + the forged rays + akebono brakes. Oh and the spoiler to boot which makes the car look 10 times better IMO.

The brakes on the sport are so good u really dont need an upgrade, other than cooling ducts and fluid - and thats only if car is tracked anyway.I

Anyway im just rambling now, congrats on the Z again! I guess pure base is good if you want to really go ALL custom.

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Originally Posted by D.Stillwell (Post 3364937)

I think the sport package was well worth it, I mean for just a few grand $ extra you get LSD + SynchroRev + the forged rays + akebono brakes. Oh and the spoiler to boot which makes the car look 10 times better IMO.

Fully agree. A PW + sports package was going to take another few months .... Colour me impatient, and slightly worried wifey might change her mind! Haha.

I think you've hit the nail on the head as far as what I'd do first. LSD and spoiler. That is if I don't cave in and do something about the odd-sounding exhaust first ... haha. :D

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Originally Posted by sgosh (Post 3364947)

Fully agree. A PW + sports package was going to take another few months .... Colour me impatient, and slightly worried wifey might change her mind! Haha.

I think you've hit the nail on the head as far as what I'd do first. LSD and spoiler. That is if I don't cave in and do something about the odd-sounding exhaust first ... haha. :D

Theres a Fast Intentions exhaust for sale right now in the classifieds. :tiphat:

Congratulations and welcome! :tiphat:

Happy modding!

Welcome to the 370Z forum

:worship:

-Clifford :welcome: :tup:

You guys certainly make an old (new) guy feel welcome.

Many thanks!

Welcome back, Kotter
Prodigal son
Macarthur

You get the point. Enjoy your Z. Me - still loving mine.

Congrats & Welcome! :hello:

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