Missing my Nismo
 

Hey guys, ive been in my '15 5.0 for a couple months now, and i still miss my Z like crazy. So... when in Nissan gonna step up with the Z35????

Cool.

Not enjoying American muscle?


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The power is definitely an incredible feeling, but it's in the corners that i realize what a true sports car the Z is.

mustang was considered a 'sports car' at one point? :ugh:

Hang in there jcast, new Q60 coming out next year with 400 hp, so new Z may follow the year after.

Yeah, horsepower might be there but if you like turning a boat in the corners at 20 miles an hour the mustang is great. That's why I ***king love my Z. I've had her for about 6 months now as a daily driver and I drive her 150+ miles a day and not everyday do I not get in my car and tell her I love her and snuggle into her seat. Just the other day I took a curve on the sierra highway going at 80 miles an hour and I just could not get the grin outta my face.

And the reliability is incredible to me for such a sports car. I was planning on getting the new revamped mustang but once I test drove the Z I just fell in love.

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.

this all day.

i do it everytime.

i even pat the centre console piece and rub it saying you gone done good today babe.

:happydance::driving:

Hmmmm....thought I was the only one that does that.....:tup:

Well if you knew the true definition of a sports car you would've never made that horrible decision in the first place.

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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.:ugh2:

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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.

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 :icon17:

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.

Jcasti the question is are you going to miss the stang's powerplant when you step into the Z and "fire up" a 2 litre turbo?

The driving dynamics is one of the reasons I still have my Z. Yes it could use a little more power compared to these giant domestic v8s, but ill be damned if I dont have a smile on my face everytime I drive it. The only car I want right now as a replacement is the Cayman.

Only thing of Ford I would consider is the GT350R. But no A/C and Radio sucks.


Driving a brick on wheels suxs....

Yeah, I know..kind of in a tough spot :confused:. 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 :ugh2:.

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.

The 370 is pretty much identical to the G37 under the skin and people drive those all year round?

Well, most people that live in areas that get heavy snow will put their Z in storage and get a second car to drive in the snow. They are identical but drive differently. To me anyways.

Yes and no. The G is heavier, slightly less powerful, has back seats, downgraded suspension, narrower wheels, and downgraded brakes. I think it comes with all-season tires too, but I could be wrong; I never cared enough about 4-door cars to find out.;)

So it's the Suspension that makes you miss the nismo, or? I've been considering a new 5.0

I guess the question is more along the lines of- will aftermarket parts make it a better-overall car, or are u talking in a sence of (feelings)

Missing my Nismo
 

Imo there're too many Mustangs on the road.. even though I love the new redesign. I get compliments all the time with my 14 Nismo. One lady asked me if its a new sports car, I said No it's a Z and it's been out since '09. She was shocked lol. Even little kids in my neighborhood give me thumbs up when I drive through. At the end of the day, don't we all want to be noticed? That's why we buy sports cars right? It's not to lug around groceries and doing errands ;)

Edit: Unless you need a sports car with back seats that is..


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I considered the new mustang as well but it's not just the suspension that makes the Z car a Z...its everything about it. You can tackle corners and winding mountain roads out of the factory in a Z which you really can't in a mustang. Plus, you get more notice driving in the streets in a Z than in a mustang cause I mean let's face it everyone has seen a mustang.

Out of the factory the Z is great money spent for what you get for it.

Disregard

Were you driving up hwy 50 by any chance?

Jcasti07
 

I know the feeling. I was angry with my 09' to the 3 csc failures, sold it, bought a 2010 Challenger RT and felt like I was driving a cross between a sofa and an RV. Way too big for me. I am not anti-Mopar, I have a 68 Barracuda and other goodies but I really missed a sports car: small, light, 2 door, 2 seats. I had the Challenger for 11 months and finally traded it on a 15' Z. I'm all smiles.

Glad to see this thread. I am saving up for a 16 Nismo right now and have been looking at the 5.0 or the new SS. I have gone back to the Ford dealer a few times thinking am I going to pay the same for a Z thats an old platform and less power but I am pretty sold on the Nismo.

I just sold my older Camaro SS and wanted a sports car again so thats why I wanna get the Z even if its long in the tooth to some extent. I have the same feelings on the new SS and 5.0 they have all this power but are not true drivers cars. More of a muscle car that handles good but doesnt have that feedback we want from a sports car.

Go with what you really want
 

My Challenger RT, off the line would beat my Z, but, am I a drag racer? No. Would I drag race on the street? No, too old for that. I wanted a car that was a balance of power and handling, fun to drive, 2-door, NO back seat, and not just an "image" if you get my drift. I had no qualms about selling the Challenger and going back to the Z. It was what I really wanted...that I could afford.

Did you start in 1st gear, its the top left area or "D"? :stirthepot: