Missing my Nismo

Firebase99

My friend picked up a fully loaded 15 GT, performance pack, etc. pretty good deal, about $41k OTD a few months ago. While the power is intoxicating it lacks that connection in the hands. Not that it doesn't handle well. It does. It just doesn't communicate to you "let's have some fun with this." Even my Genny feels more involved which is a shadow of what my 370 was.

Edit: And he's coming from a 2011 Mustang V6 automatic. I tell him constantly I'm proud that his balls finally dropped and to start modding.

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'14 3.8 Genesis Coupe, '13 Volvo S60, '04 Honda Accord, '13 370Z-sold, '05 350Z Touring-sold, '92 300Z Twin Turbo-sold, '82 280ZX-gone, '79 260Z-gone

Duc_Z09

The mod factor is IMO the most important area where the 'stangs have us beat. The advantage of a car that everybody and their brother owns is that you have a million options and most of them are relatively cheap and easy to do. I've been finding that for every aftermarket Z part out there there are 10 corresponding Mustang parts and they're usually about half the cost.

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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)

Memphis370Z

This was the biggest shock to me when I traded my GT for my Z last year and started modding. Don't get me wrong; I don't regret my decision for a second, but you definitely have to pay more to play more with the Z.

zaimer

I've been missing my Z like crazy. I traded in for a new Q60s last year. It is a very nice car, but it just doesn't have the character/personality a Z has. I always tell people that I love my Infiniti but it is almost boring to drive with all of the luxury.
It is plenty quick but it just doesn't have the raw sports car attitude that we all love. The redesigned Q60 should be coming out this summer...so hopefully I like that otherwise I will probably buy another Z

Lukcas61

Why would you get the "concept" Q60 when you could just wait for the new iteration of the Z? The new Z would probably have the turbo V6. I like that the Z doesn't have all the luxuries the Infiniti brand has because then I would be distracted too much.

zaimer

Yeah, I know..kind of in a tough spot . Two of the biggest reasons that I traded the Z in for the Q60 was AWD and the idea that I wouldn't have to buy another winter beater. I was trying to be somewhat "sensible" by investing in only one car. I still have my winter beater but it will probably need replacing in the near future. Another is my driveway is too steep so I can't even park a Z in my own garage. I was a little surprised that the Q60 had enough clearance. (I have the sport package so the front bumper sits la little lower)

Spy shots of the Q60 just came out a few days ago..not quite sure how I feel about the car yet .

Lukcas61

The lines on the new Q60 actually looks quite good for me. Living in California is great owning the Z since I don't have to get a winter beater and I can drive it year round.