Thinking of getting a Z

DJEMPowerM3 · 03-05-2010, 02:40 PM

Hello,

I am thinking of making the switch from M3 ownership to
a 370. I love my bimmer it is a 2004 Carbon Black SMG
with 57000 miles. It is a blast to drive but I have always
admired Z cars and the new body style is pretty sexy.

What are the some of the costs of owning a Z?
Would the 370 make a good daily driver?
What are the costs of maintaining?
Is there room in the back for a large suitcase?

Thanks in advance.

theDreamer · 03-05-2010, 03:01 PM

Normal costs: Oil change 50-100, tires are about 350 a piece and are rated for 15,000-20,000 miles I believe.
I daily drive my Z (manual) and very happy with it, it can be a pain some days with traffic but when the traffic breaks up I love it.
Maintenance cost are probably around the same as other cars, the Z does not really use anything special.
Define large?

Welcome, Houston Z here also.

zfokaiz · 03-05-2010, 03:26 PM

as for the suitcase question, I have never had a problem fitting luggage in my car. but i do usually use a large duffle bag instead of a "hardshell" rectangular suitcase, and i have 2 12" subs in the back.

jtroun · 03-05-2010, 03:41 PM

I pay $89 for my oil change (Ester oil)
I just put a new set of rear tires on (17500 miles) same as factory for $704.
I am sure you are used to premium gas prices with your BMW.
I can fit a set of golf clubs and a medium sized duffel bag in the trunk.
I own a manual as well and you will get a calf workout in traffic, but it is a sports car and it should be a manual!
I get right at 19.9 MPG city and around 25 HWY
The 370 is a great car and the looks you will get and the way it drives makes it worth it!

03-05-2010, 02:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
DJEMPowerM3 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 2 Drives: 2004 BLK BMW M3 SMG Rep Power: 15	Thinking of getting a Z Hello, I am thinking of making the switch from M3 ownership to a 370. I love my bimmer it is a 2004 Carbon Black SMG with 57000 miles. It is a blast to drive but I have always admired Z cars and the new body style is pretty sexy. What are the some of the costs of owning a Z? Would the 370 make a good daily driver? What are the costs of maintaining? Is there room in the back for a large suitcase? Thanks in advance.

03-05-2010, 03:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Normal costs: Oil change 50-100, tires are about 350 a piece and are rated for 15,000-20,000 miles I believe. I daily drive my Z (manual) and very happy with it, it can be a pain some days with traffic but when the traffic breaks up I love it. Maintenance cost are probably around the same as other cars, the Z does not really use anything special. Define large? Welcome, Houston Z here also. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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03-05-2010, 03:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
zfokaiz Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cape Carteret Posts: 98 Drives: 09 370z 6spd Rep Power: 15	as for the suitcase question, I have never had a problem fitting luggage in my car. but i do usually use a large duffle bag instead of a "hardshell" rectangular suitcase, and i have 2 12" subs in the back.

03-05-2010, 03:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
jtroun Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: ATL-GA Posts: 114 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 15	I pay $89 for my oil change (Ester oil) I just put a new set of rear tires on (17500 miles) same as factory for $704. I am sure you are used to premium gas prices with your BMW. I can fit a set of golf clubs and a medium sized duffel bag in the trunk. I own a manual as well and you will get a calf workout in traffic, but it is a sports car and it should be a manual! I get right at 19.9 MPG city and around 25 HWY The 370 is a great car and the looks you will get and the way it drives makes it worth it!