First day member, first day owner

Apache_Driver · 12-01-2009, 09:41 AM

As of today, I'm a proud owner of a brand new blue 370z, complete with the Touring/Sport package, gray leather interior, and a Nav system (which I saw as added weight, but they threw it in for free). This car has been on my radar now for about a year, and I couldn't be happier with my decision.

I plan on putting Stillen intake/exhaust from front to back on it (thanks to the wealth of information obtained on this forum), and am actually ordering the catback exhaust right now. Thanks so much to everyone who puts info on this site... it saves all of us time and grief in personal trial and error tests and helps us makes informed decisions on what to do/not to do involving this beast of a car.

Cheers

theDreamer · 12-01-2009, 09:42 AM

Welcome, and wow at the free navigation.
Yep, the early information is great so far and hopefully people will continue with more.

Apache_Driver · 12-01-2009, 10:00 AM

Just wanted to add that my previous car was an RX-8, which will be going to my wife, cause she just looks too good in it. The 370 is just leagues better, but don't tell her I said that.

Cheers

TX_370 · 12-01-2009, 10:02 AM

Welcome

darkROAM_1 · 12-02-2009, 07:38 AM

Well, one huge bonus you will notice right out of the box will be gas mileage. The only downside would be, no back seat but still good

370Zsteve · 12-02-2009, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apache_Driver

Just wanted to add that my previous car was an RX-8, which will be going to my wife, cause she just looks too good in it. The 370 is just leagues better, but don't tell her I said that.

Cheers

Cheers from a fellow new owner! More pics please! And pics of the RX-8 with the wife in it!

Apache_Driver · 12-04-2009, 03:16 AM

More pics on the way for sure! And yes, not having a back seat is a drawback, more because of the extra storage rather than anything else, but thats really it. The RX is a hell of a car to drive, and is really well balanced, great in the corners, and fun to really take to the limit. I actually forgot once or twice that all cars don't redline at 9k rpm and quickly had to stop myself. If I could only turn that 6 upside down...

I have had the privilege to drive a great deal of expensive, high end cars in my relatively short driving career, thanks in no small part to having a father who is a high end, namely Ferrari, car collector. This 370 drives like a car twice, if not 3 times its price. I'm breaking it in according to the manual, so I really haven't been able to push the engine, but the driving feel and cornering are absolutely superb. Transitioning between corners at speed shows little to no body roll, and the amount of understeer is spot on. I was expecting a good car, but what I have experienced so far is just amazing. My dad's daily driver is a Porsche Cayman S, and I have to say that the 370 is a better made car, both inside and out. The quality of the interior (I have the grey leather) is far superior to his stiff, uncomfortable leather. Driver position, comfort, getting in and out, the amenities, visibility (despite that huge driver's side blind spot) and suspension stiffness which doesn't translate to your teeth are all vastly superior qualities of the Z. Put them on a track, and the Cayman S may have a slight leg up, but on the road I honestly wouldn't trade my Z for two of his cars even if he asked. It is just that much better.

Thank you again for the warm welcome to the forums. I'm learning so much from everyone and am truly turning into a Z fanatic. The only thing better than having a great car is finding good people who share your enthusiasm for it, and it looks like I found the place for that.

Cheers

schrute · 12-04-2009, 03:25 AM

Congrats and welcome!

Minicobra1 · 12-04-2009, 05:30 AM

Congrats on your purchase, let me know if I can help out with any questions, concerns? I bought mine on Jan 5, 2009, so coming up on a year now

LETSGOEERS06 · 12-04-2009, 08:34 AM

Congrats man! have fun

12-01-2009, 09:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
Apache_Driver Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: DC Posts: 15 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	First day member, first day owner As of today, I'm a proud owner of a brand new blue 370z, complete with the Touring/Sport package, gray leather interior, and a Nav system (which I saw as added weight, but they threw it in for free). This car has been on my radar now for about a year, and I couldn't be happier with my decision. I plan on putting Stillen intake/exhaust from front to back on it (thanks to the wealth of information obtained on this forum), and am actually ordering the catback exhaust right now. Thanks so much to everyone who puts info on this site... it saves all of us time and grief in personal trial and error tests and helps us makes informed decisions on what to do/not to do involving this beast of a car. Cheers

12-01-2009, 09:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Welcome, and wow at the free navigation. Yep, the early information is great so far and hopefully people will continue with more. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

12-01-2009, 10:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
Apache_Driver Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: DC Posts: 15 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	To add... Just wanted to add that my previous car was an RX-8, which will be going to my wife, cause she just looks too good in it. The 370 is just leagues better, but don't tell her I said that. Cheers

12-01-2009, 10:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
TX_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,389 Drives: American Rep Power: 28	Welcome __________________ 2009 PW Nissan 370Z with Sports Package

12-04-2009, 03:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
schrute Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: utah Posts: 781 Drives: my z every day Rep Power: 16	Congrats and welcome! __________________ my journal \| 2009 370z touring \| 6mt \| platinum graphite \| my album second skin \| mr works \| fast intentions \| ssr \| eibach \| hotchkis \| spc \| toyo \| bluebatmobile \| v-led \| jwt \| ventureshield \| tinted tails

12-02-2009, 07:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
darkROAM_1 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oak Cliff Posts: 78 Drives: 09 MB 370 base/sport Rep Power: 15	Well, one huge bonus you will notice right out of the box will be gas mileage. The only downside would be, no back seat but still good

12-04-2009, 03:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
Apache_Driver Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: DC Posts: 15 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	More pics on the way for sure! And yes, not having a back seat is a drawback, more because of the extra storage rather than anything else, but thats really it. The RX is a hell of a car to drive, and is really well balanced, great in the corners, and fun to really take to the limit. I actually forgot once or twice that all cars don't redline at 9k rpm and quickly had to stop myself. If I could only turn that 6 upside down... I have had the privilege to drive a great deal of expensive, high end cars in my relatively short driving career, thanks in no small part to having a father who is a high end, namely Ferrari, car collector. This 370 drives like a car twice, if not 3 times its price. I'm breaking it in according to the manual, so I really haven't been able to push the engine, but the driving feel and cornering are absolutely superb. Transitioning between corners at speed shows little to no body roll, and the amount of understeer is spot on. I was expecting a good car, but what I have experienced so far is just amazing. My dad's daily driver is a Porsche Cayman S, and I have to say that the 370 is a better made car, both inside and out. The quality of the interior (I have the grey leather) is far superior to his stiff, uncomfortable leather. Driver position, comfort, getting in and out, the amenities, visibility (despite that huge driver's side blind spot) and suspension stiffness which doesn't translate to your teeth are all vastly superior qualities of the Z. Put them on a track, and the Cayman S may have a slight leg up, but on the road I honestly wouldn't trade my Z for two of his cars even if he asked. It is just that much better. Thank you again for the warm welcome to the forums. I'm learning so much from everyone and am truly turning into a Z fanatic. The only thing better than having a great car is finding good people who share your enthusiasm for it, and it looks like I found the place for that. Cheers

12-04-2009, 05:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
Minicobra1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County, CA. Posts: 1,205 Drives: 370Z Tour, Spt, 6mt Rep Power: 644	Congrats on your purchase, let me know if I can help out with any questions, concerns? I bought mine on Jan 5, 2009, so coming up on a year now __________________ 370z Tour\| Spt Pack\|Navi\|BERK CBE\|Berk HFC's\| Eibach Springs\| Hotchkis Sway Bars\|SPC Camber Arms\|15mm Ichiba Wheel Spacers\| 19"Factory Nismo Wheels-Matt Black\|Stop Tech Rotors\|TWM Shifter\|3M Tint\|Black Fangs\|Black Rear Valance\|JDM Fog Light\| MY BAND-www.myspace.com/petroleum

12-04-2009, 08:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
LETSGOEERS06 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Morgantown,WV Age: 39 Posts: 116 Drives: 06 Jeep GC Overland Rep Power: 15	Congrats man! have fun __________________ 2006 Grand Cherokee Overland Whats the worst thing about loosing to a 5000lb SUV Having to tell your friends what just handed you your a$$ - SRT8

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