Getting a Z soon!! :)

Duc_Z09 · 08-20-2015, 10:03 AM

Cool sports car no doubt, but be prepared for it to feel "slow" if you're used to v8 muscle. It's deceptively quick though so watch your speed if you don't want lots of tickets.

mishuko · 08-20-2015, 12:05 PM

everyone else hit the nail. shop around to feel out the prices and then when you see the one you want you'll know it's the one.

my experience was shopping around and then i saw one pop up in the last minute. i ended up buying that one!

oh one more thing that wasn't mentioned... if you can hold out until fall/winter you may be able to strike a better deal as owners want to off them.

Duc_Z09 · 08-20-2015, 01:16 PM

I tend to agree the base Z looks a bit plain. Still a nice car though. NISMO body kit FTW.

osbornsm · 08-20-2015, 02:19 PM

370z Rules:
1. Do not buy the Nismo. It's an $8,000 body kit.
2. Buy the Sport package for the rev-match and wheels
3. Add a thermostatic oil cooler from Z1 motorsports if you even think of "pushing" the car.
4. Do not go to the racetrack without swapping brake fluid for MotulRBF600, and NOTHING else.
5. Fast Intentions is the exhaust you are supposed to buy.

Duc_Z09 · 08-20-2015, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osbornsm

370z Rules:
1. Do not buy the Nismo. It's an $8,000 body kit.
2. Buy the Sport package for the rev-match and wheels
3. Add a thermostatic oil cooler from Z1 motorsports if you even think of "pushing" the car.
4. Do not go to the racetrack without swapping brake fluid for MotulRBF600, and NOTHING else.
5. Fast Intentions is the exhaust you are supposed to buy.

1. Not worth it new, but if you can get a good used deal jump on it. If price were equal, Sport wouldn't even be a consideration for most.
2. Yup. Plus the brakes.
3. Yup.
4. Yup.
5. Yup.

mishuko · 08-20-2015, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osbornsm

370z Rules:
1. Do not buy the Nismo. It's an $8,000 body kit.
2. Buy the Sport package for the rev-match and wheels
3. Add a thermostatic oil cooler from Z1 motorsports if you even think of "pushing" the car.
4. Do not go to the racetrack without swapping brake fluid for MotulRBF600, and NOTHING else.
5. Fast Intentions is the exhaust you are supposed to buy.

i don't have an oil cooler and i go spirited all the while. i did notice some timing being pulled during a relatively hot day (record breaking apparently) so that's nothing new.

i also disagree in a specific exhaust... not because it's a bad choice but it's really up to what your ears like. you as the driver, no one else decides that. (i do like FI tho...)

Tigger · 08-22-2015, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mishuko

i don't have an oil cooler and i go spirited all the while. i did notice some timing being pulled during a relatively hot day (record breaking apparently) so that's nothing new.

i also disagree in a specific exhaust... not because it's a bad choice but it's really up to what your ears like. you as the driver, no one else decides that. (i do like FI tho...)

Agree 100% with everything here. I have helped do three FI exhaust installs now and have only needed to spend an extra 15-20 minutes doing small light adjustments with hangers and shifting a piece here and there. otherwise they line up perfectly. The build quality is just excellent. I find it hard to beat that particular exhaust. When you want to be heard, you will be. Otherwise it just has a beautiful tone.

I am not one to side with the masses but FI did an awesome job with that one. And no, I'm not a fan-boy. Never bought the exhaust myself. Though I wish they would make one for my 911. Anyhow, good luck with your search.

Munts · 08-20-2015, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osbornsm

370z Rules:
1. Do not buy the Nismo. It's an $8,000 body kit.
2. Buy the Sport package for the rev-match and wheels
3. Add a thermostatic oil cooler from Z1 motorsports if you even think of "pushing" the car.
4. Do not go to the racetrack without swapping brake fluid for MotulRBF600, and NOTHING else.
5. Fast Intentions is the exhaust you are supposed to buy.

It's so hard to tell how good an exhaust sounds over a youtube video.. I like the price of Fast Intentions, but I am guessing in person it sounds pretty awesome?

mishuko · 08-21-2015, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Munts

It's so hard to tell how good an exhaust sounds over a youtube video.. I like the price of Fast Intentions, but I am guessing in person it sounds pretty awesome?

youtube kills any real note but it is a good guage for reference. hopefully you have local's in your area that meet and you can ask them to take you for a spin around the block to hear the music

STICK_SHIFT · 08-24-2015, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osbornsm

370z Rules:
1. Do not buy the Nismo. It's an $8,000 body kit.

I agree that the Nismo is expensive for what it is, but at least the 2015+ models have those awesome Recaro seats.

zguynate · 08-21-2015, 09:12 AM

Good luck on your search!

from_a_G · 08-21-2015, 05:07 PM

good luck! i was on the forum for well over a year before i found the perfect car..

Tigger · 08-22-2015, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Munts

Well.. After being a member on this thread for over a year now I sold my CTS a few weeks ago and I am ready to find a 370z! I am so so excited and have already been paroozing craigslist and cars.com

Can't wait to get behind the wheel of one of these beasts!

Get a Porsche.

BoneZ · 08-22-2015, 02:29 PM

I remember the feeling of looking for mine.

Billibob22 · 08-22-2015, 10:23 PM

I wasnt even looking... I just knew what i always wanted when i went to the dealership. I wanted a special sports car.. Nothing like the norm but one that was unique. They tried to show me a camaro and another type of sports car, nothing was looking appealing... What started it was the dealership called me and asked me if they could buy back my altima. When i took it for an oil change they asked me if i would like to look. I did. They only one i would test drive was the 370z that was the afterthought. I told them i didnt even want to sit in the camaros.. The stick shift was intimidating at first but i knew when i got back that this car was special. It was like everything i ever wanted right there waiting for me. So the heckling began and the rest is history!! I found the ultimate z in my opinion:-)

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08-20-2015, 10:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
Duc_Z09 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 876 Drives: With the blinker on. Rep Power: 24	Cool sports car no doubt, but be prepared for it to feel "slow" if you're used to v8 muscle. It's deceptively quick though so watch your speed if you don't want lots of tickets. __________________ 2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot) 2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc) 2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

08-20-2015, 01:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Duc_Z09 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 876 Drives: With the blinker on. Rep Power: 24	I tend to agree the base Z looks a bit plain. Still a nice car though. NISMO body kit FTW. Billibob22 likes this. __________________ 2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot) 2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc) 2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

08-20-2015, 02:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 425	370z Rules: 1. Do not buy the Nismo. It's an $8,000 body kit. 2. Buy the Sport package for the rev-match and wheels 3. Add a thermostatic oil cooler from Z1 motorsports if you even think of "pushing" the car. 4. Do not go to the racetrack without swapping brake fluid for MotulRBF600, and NOTHING else. 5. Fast Intentions is the exhaust you are supposed to buy. binary0x01 and Blk_Z34 like this. __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

08-21-2015, 09:12 AM	#11 (permalink)
zguynate A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Strangeland Posts: 1,054 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 74	Good luck on your search! __________________ 2009 370z touring w/sports package

08-22-2015, 02:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
BoneZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 53 Posts: 9,299 Drives: 2012 Blue BallZ Rep Power: 2684383	I remember the feeling of looking for mine. __________________ *“Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.”*-George Burns

08-20-2015, 12:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9436	everyone else hit the nail. shop around to feel out the prices and then when you see the one you want you'll know it's the one. my experience was shopping around and then i saw one pop up in the last minute. i ended up buying that one! oh one more thing that wasn't mentioned... if you can hold out until fall/winter you may be able to strike a better deal as owners want to off them.

08-21-2015, 05:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
from_a_G Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 108 Drives: 2012 370z Nismo Rep Power: 12	good luck! i was on the forum for well over a year before i found the perfect car..

08-22-2015, 10:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
Billibob22 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: California Posts: 103 Drives: 40th Anniversary#365 Rep Power: 11	I wasnt even looking... I just knew what i always wanted when i went to the dealership. I wanted a special sports car.. Nothing like the norm but one that was unique. They tried to show me a camaro and another type of sports car, nothing was looking appealing... What started it was the dealership called me and asked me if they could buy back my altima. When i took it for an oil change they asked me if i would like to look. I did. They only one i would test drive was the 370z that was the afterthought. I told them i didnt even want to sit in the camaros.. The stick shift was intimidating at first but i knew when i got back that this car was special. It was like everything i ever wanted right there waiting for me. So the heckling began and the rest is history!! I found the ultimate z in my opinion:-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Merv likes this. __________________

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