Six months in

imag · 11-09-2009, 09:41 PM

Who still loves driving this thing?

Me: I've done 3 track days and I drive it almost daily. I still love driving it, no matter where I'm going. In fact, I've never had a car that I still noticed myself *enjoying* every time I drove it after owning it this amount of time. I love the sound with intake/exhaust, I love the view, I love the seating position, and I love the general handling most of all.

I have to say, I'm a bit bummed that 14" rotors can't even stand up to 8/10ths driving on the track, but other than that, all's well. I read car blogs incessantly and I still don't feel like there's another car I should have bought.

Anyone else? Rants/raves?

trent1331 · 11-09-2009, 09:49 PM

4 months in here. no complaints at all, and also agree about enjoying the drive everytime i get in

theDreamer · 11-09-2009, 10:07 PM

6 months, I love the car more each day. Part of it is the seat feels better each day, started out a bit stiff but has really come to support me, the power just seems to respond better through the whole powerband after 5,000 miles put on the engine.

antennahead · 11-09-2009, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

6 months, I love the car more each day. Part of it is the seat feels better each day, started out a bit stiff but has really come to support me, the power just seems to respond better through the whole powerband after 5,000 miles put on the engine.

I think the seats not only "mold" a little to your body, but I feel like I am getting more used to the driving position, compared to the 350 it replaced. And the engine just keeps getting better the more broken in it is. I'm at 7000 miles now and it just keeps getting better

John

import111 · 11-10-2009, 07:35 AM

8 months here. 1 track day with more to come. I am still lovin' every minute of it.

kannibul · 11-10-2009, 08:14 AM

Bought mine in June, so I can't claim 6 months yet, but I have to say that I'm glad I bought it every time I drive it, which, isn't often enough. I've "only" got around 2100-2200 miles on it...

Mostly I drive it from my house to a friend of mine's house and back. I hate parking in a parking lot because I know some moron will ding it, so I never take it to walmart, or any place to eat, etc.

MindFusion FX · 11-10-2009, 08:42 AM

well these r good comments to read. im in the market for a 370 so im glad everyone still likes the car

bullitt5897 · 11-10-2009, 10:40 AM

9 months in on my baby and every second is a dream! Plus I have had a couple of track days! Any down time with the car and I get a lil depressed *literally* the car is that much fun and the highlight of my day usually lol but I got Call of Duty MW2 to hold me over until my TT build gets finished

elmz · 11-10-2009, 01:14 PM

3 weeks in =) although I still enjoyed driving my 350 more I'm starting to like it more and more. I just hit 1k and its starting to develop a little rumble, I hated how quite it was.

zZSportZz · 11-10-2009, 01:37 PM

Like I tell everyone...every time I get into my car it feels like a mini vacation.
Best. Purchase. Ever

Modshack · 11-10-2009, 01:51 PM

6 months and 4200 miles in for me. I'm still really impressed at how good the car is on every level, especially at it's price point. I've had 8 Porsches...No need to go there anymore for me..

ChrisSlicks · 11-10-2009, 02:22 PM

Only thing to disappoint me was the brakes, really don't feel like I should have to spend $4K to fix something that should have been adequate to start with. Love everything else about the car.

Pharmacist · 11-10-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Only thing to disappoint me was the brakes, really don't feel like I should have to spend $4K to fix something that should have been adequate to start with. Love everything else about the car.

what's wrong with the brakes?

ChrisSlicks · 11-10-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

what's wrong with the brakes?

They are fine for street driving, but under auto-cross or light track duty they have weird fade characteristics where the ABS goes crazy and causes a dangerous condition. Something in the calipers can't handle the heat, changing pads, fluid, and rotors makes no difference.

kenchan · 11-10-2009, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

6 months and 4200 miles in for me. I'm still really impressed at how good the car is on every level, especially at it's price point. I've had 8 Porsches...No need to go there anymore for me..

nice!

i only have like 1200 miles on mine but im very happy with my car too. i dont track it or anything, just touring on the weekends. it's fantastic.

11-09-2009, 09:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
imag Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 446 Drives: up the wall Rep Power: 16	Six months in Who still loves driving this thing? Me: I've done 3 track days and I drive it almost daily. I still love driving it, no matter where I'm going. In fact, I've never had a car that I still noticed myself enjoying every time I drove it after owning it this amount of time. I love the sound with intake/exhaust, I love the view, I love the seating position, and I love the general handling most of all. I have to say, I'm a bit bummed that 14" rotors can't even stand up to 8/10ths driving on the track, but other than that, all's well. I read car blogs incessantly and I still don't feel like there's another car I should have bought. Anyone else? Rants/raves?

11-09-2009, 10:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	6 months, I love the car more each day. Part of it is the seat feels better each day, started out a bit stiff but has really come to support me, the power just seems to respond better through the whole powerband after 5,000 miles put on the engine. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

11-10-2009, 10:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	9 months in on my baby and every second is a dream! Plus I have had a couple of track days! Any down time with the car and I get a lil depressed literally the car is that much fun and the highlight of my day usually lol but I got Call of Duty MW2 to hold me over until my TT build gets finished __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

11-10-2009, 01:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
zZSportZz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,095 Drives: 370z Blk on Blk 6MT Rep Power: 18	Like I tell everyone...every time I get into my car it feels like a mini vacation. Best. Purchase. Ever __________________ --Rick

11-10-2009, 01:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	6 months and 4200 miles in for me. I'm still really impressed at how good the car is on every level, especially at it's price point. I've had 8 Porsches...No need to go there anymore for me.. __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

11-09-2009, 09:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
trent1331 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 164 Drives: 09 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 15	4 months in here. no complaints at all, and also agree about enjoying the drive everytime i get in

11-10-2009, 07:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
import111 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ. Posts: 622 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 191	8 months here. 1 track day with more to come. I am still lovin' every minute of it.

11-10-2009, 08:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 266	Bought mine in June, so I can't claim 6 months yet, but I have to say that I'm glad I bought it every time I drive it, which, isn't often enough. I've "only" got around 2100-2200 miles on it... Mostly I drive it from my house to a friend of mine's house and back. I hate parking in a parking lot because I know some moron will ding it, so I never take it to walmart, or any place to eat, etc.

11-10-2009, 08:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
MindFusion FX Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 132 Drives: Getting a 370 Soon Rep Power: 15	well these r good comments to read. im in the market for a 370 so im glad everyone still likes the car

11-10-2009, 01:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 17	3 weeks in =) although I still enjoyed driving my 350 more I'm starting to like it more and more. I just hit 1k and its starting to develop a little rumble, I hated how quite it was.

11-10-2009, 02:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Only thing to disappoint me was the brakes, really don't feel like I should have to spend $4K to fix something that should have been adequate to start with. Love everything else about the car.

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