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That review didn't seem to bash the Z much. It's not a perfect car. I bought it simply because I like it, and it's the "new Z" to buy during

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Old 10-11-2009, 12:10 PM   #16 (permalink)
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That review didn't seem to bash the Z much. It's not a perfect car. I bought it simply because I like it, and it's the "new Z" to buy during the present times.

Back in '97 (when I was 16), my dad and I found a local seller who had a beautiful STOCK black '94 300ZX twin turbo manual. He was selling it for under $19k. My dad already had a black '90 twin turbo automatic, but we just wanted to check it out. If we had the money and the know-how to drive a manual, that car would stick with me till this very day (and never own a 350Z or 370Z).

Of course, I was only 16. I didn't think I'd be mature enough to own one. Seriously, though... I miss the feeling of the 300ZX. The 370Z comes close to it compared to the 350Z, but it's not the same.
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Didnt mean to shout back. I havent had the pleasure of owning a porsche yet. Maybe after the kids are out? I agree, there are no perfect cars. But I own the most perfect one that I can afford. Love it.
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The seats are also decent, with one difficulty. Leaning back against the headrests causes their metal supports to poke out from the seatback. It’s unpleasant for passengers who wish to relax on the road despite the noise and the relatively harsh ride.
For those of you laughing at this, as a Z owner I've definitely noticed the metal supports poking into my back when I lean against my headrest. It's ridiculous, and why eventually I'm putting BRIDE seats in.
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For those of you laughing at this, as a Z owner I've definitely noticed the metal supports poking into my back when I lean against my headrest. It's ridiculous, and why eventually I'm putting BRIDE seats in.
I thought I saw in another thread this had to do with whiplash prevention. Been a while though, so I don't remember the specifics.
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For those of you laughing at this, as a Z owner I've definitely noticed the metal supports poking into my back when I lean against my headrest. It's ridiculous, and why eventually I'm putting BRIDE seats in.
Well....It's not ridiculous....It's designed that way for a reason and it's all explained in your manual (but no one reads those anymore anyway)

When hit from the rear, you are pushed back into the seat which then pivots the headrests forward for better head and neck support. It's a safety device..Doh!

(Having been hit from the rear to the tune of $7K in damage and suffering no aches or pains after, I'd venture to say it works..)
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I thought I saw in another thread this had to do with whiplash prevention. Been a while though, so I don't remember the specifics.
Protect Your Neck: Warding Off Whiplash With Head Restraints - Edmunds.com

you're right, just saved me from buying new seats!

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Well....It's not ridiculous....It's designed that way for a reason and it's all explained in your manual (but no one reads those anymore anyway)

When hit from the rear, you are pushed back into the seat which then pivots the headrests forward for better head and neck support. It's a safety device..Doh!

yes yes i don't read the entire manual, especially about seats ><'
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Protect Your Neck: Warding Off Whiplash With Head Restraints - Edmunds.com

you're right, just saved me from buying new seats!
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Reviews are a "start" however, I don't really value them much good or bad. If I am investing in a car, I drive it myself and go from there so when people like or dislike a car it's their opinion so that is about as far as it goes for me. Personally, I could careless whether anyone else likes the car besides me since I'm paying for it :-)
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I love reviews like this. Simply because I love my car to death, especially for the money and the complaints that are made about this car mainly have to do with multimedia and noise levels.

let them hate the car. It doesn't effect how I feel about it.
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If this was someone credible, sure I'd have some hard feelings about the article, but you can tell from the guys writing that he shouldn't even be driving cars, much less reviewing them.
"I'm going to review a sports car, but not take it to the track, instead i'll gripe about the sports car's ride noise." Pfft, gtfo.
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This type of reporting is getting more popular. Basically, the writer aims to fire fans up to make their work viral. I mostly see it directed at Apple fans, but it looks like it'll work with car fans too. If it had been another one of the cookie cutter run of the mill reviews we're used to it would have been passed over. However, it was written to bring out negative emotions and get our attention, and it worked!
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i thought the part about the headrests was hilarious. personally, i have to really push my head back into the headrest to feel the metal poking through the seat. i have to push hard. i dont feel them at all when im driving...
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i thought the part about the headrests was hilarious. personally, i have to really push my head back into the headrest to feel the metal poking through the seat. i have to push hard. i dont feel them at all when im driving...
Ditto, after I read the review I had to leave and sat in my car trying to get it to hit me. I basically slammed my head against it as if I were mad or someone hit me and I felt it finally.
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