370z DD?

mishuko · 04-15-2016, 03:26 PM

SRM for DD is magical.

abmobil · 04-15-2016, 11:23 PM

HAHA! If I can get one with the Sport Package for less than 30k OTD, I might go for it. I'm already spending too much for a car that will get 90 miles a day. I won't be tracking the car so I think I'm ok without the Bigger brakes, and I've gotten by for years with several manuals without SRM.

I prefer the Base model 18 inch wheels, but I would really like them with the Alloy Finish. It looks like all the 16 models have a Black finish.

Chuck33079 · 04-16-2016, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by abmobil

HAHA! If I can get one with the Sport Package for less than 30k OTD, I might go for it. I'm already spending too much for a car that will get 90 miles a day. I won't be tracking the car so I think I'm ok without the Bigger brakes, and I've gotten by for years with several manuals without SRM.

I prefer the Base model 18 inch wheels, but I would really like them with the Alloy Finish. It looks like all the 16 models have a Black finish.

Yeah, but you'll still be lacking the LSD unless you want to spend $1500 or so to put one in. And a sports car with an open diff shouldnt exist.

bvl · 04-17-2016, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by abmobil

HAHA! If I can get one with the Sport Package for less than 30k OTD, I might go for it. I'm already spending too much for a car that will get 90 miles a day. I won't be tracking the car so I think I'm ok without the Bigger brakes, and I've gotten by for years with several manuals without SRM.

I prefer the Base model 18 inch wheels, but I would really like them with the Alloy Finish. It looks like all the 16 models have a Black finish.

That logic is a bit off IMHO: if its 'too much' to spend on a commuter you should be looking for....an appliance/commuter. You can get a killer deal on a used VW these days, say nice TDI. Seriously I would be in one myself had I not already gotten my commuter diesel a few years ago

Sports package itself new wasn't a lot of $ so used the delta should also not be too much on the car.

I drive 100M round trip to my customers, so I commute in the Z (as well as other cars in the stable). The Sports package is still worth it for the things you can't just add to the car easily: SRM, larger brakes etc...

When I get cut off by an asshat, the brakes are nice to have. And when I duck off the highway and take a few back roads in the sports car...I'm reminded why its a sports car.

As much as I strongly recommend the sports package, if I was given the choice of a base Z vs a Honda accord to commute in...the base Z still would be a hoot.

- b

Larso1 · 04-17-2016, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by bvl

As much as I strongly recommend the sports package, if I was given the choice of a base Z vs a Honda accord to commute in...the base Z still would be a hoot.

- b

Well I guess there needs to be at least one person that recommends the Sport/Touring package, so that will be me. I like all the extra stuff. But I gotta say, in consideration of a '15 or '16 Honda Accord EX coupe with V6 and 6-spd man., it was s tough choice for me. If I had chosen the Honda, I could have sold off my '97 Maxima 5-spd man. and lowered my insurance too. It was a tough choice for me, both great cars in their own way.

abmobil · 04-18-2016, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bvl

That logic is a bit off IMHO: if its 'too much' to spend on a commuter you should be looking for....an appliance/commuter. You can get a killer deal on a used VW these days, say nice TDI. Seriously I would be in one myself had I not already gotten my commuter diesel a few years ago

Sports package itself new wasn't a lot of $ so used the delta should also not be too much on the car.

I drive 100M round trip to my customers, so I commute in the Z (as well as other cars in the stable). The Sports package is still worth it for the things you can't just add to the car easily: SRM, larger brakes etc...

When I get cut off by an asshat, the brakes are nice to have. And when I duck off the highway and take a few back roads in the sports car...I'm reminded why its a sports car.

As much as I strongly recommend the sports package, if I was given the choice of a base Z vs a Honda accord to commute in...the base Z still would be a hoot.

- b

The Idea is to get something Sporty. I won't be drag racing the car so the LSD is not a must. I could buy a car much more expensive, but knowing how fast the miles will accumulate makes me not want to. Surely the base brakes are better than my current 95 Hardbody. I'm not big into mods so I won't be trying to make it something it's not.

I'm probably going to stick with new because I don't want to wrench on anything for a good while. Fluid changes are all I want to do. Initially the idea was to get a CPO G37 sedan, but for not much more $ I can get a new Z, and still have manual trans. I know there are some 6 speed G37 sedans out there, but I have yet to see one.

firulice · 04-18-2016, 08:57 PM

The Z and the Titan is a great combo. My titan is my dd and the Z comes out for fun sunny days

abmobil · 04-20-2016, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by firulice

The Z and the Titan is a great combo. My titan is my dd and the Z comes out for fun sunny days

Nice!! Now if only they would make a Factory Z with the VK.

kbc749 · 04-19-2016, 01:39 PM

I have daily driven my 370 for the last 14 months. NO complaints aside from stupid stuff breaking that Nissan doesn't fix like your already aware of. And I live in Nebraska. You can do it and you wont be disappointed, although if your getting a base model you can definitely look used.

Jayhovah · 04-19-2016, 04:33 PM

Get the sports package. There is a reason why literally everyone on here is telling you to do it. If you don't, and you regret it later, you are going to look back and wonder WTF was going through your head at this moment.

abmobil · 04-20-2016, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

Get the sports package. There is a reason why literally everyone on here is telling you to do it. If you don't, and you regret it later, you are going to look back and wonder WTF was going through your head at this moment.

Haha we will see what kind of deal they are willing to make when the time comes.

2011 Nismo#91 · 04-20-2016, 01:17 PM

Sport if you're not going to mod too much. The only real benefits for the sport is the improved brakes and the rev matching which is only applicable for you get the manual. Base isn't a bad option if you are planning on new suspension, wheels, wing, a BBK, and diff. And you'll have a much better car.

Chuck33079 · 04-20-2016, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

Sport if you're not going to mod too much. The only real benefits for the sport is the improved brakes and the rev matching which is only applicable for you get the manual. Base isn't a bad option if you are planning on new suspension, wheels, wing, a BBK, and diff. And you'll have a much better car.

Sure, but all of that costs a lot more than the sports package. Not to mention, if you get the sports package, you can still do the same upgrades but you have parts to sell that can help you recoup some of the cost.

04-15-2016, 03:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9436	SRM for DD is magical. MagmaRed370z likes this.

04-18-2016, 08:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
firulice Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: utah Posts: 277 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 1106	The Z and the Titan is a great combo. My titan is my dd and the Z comes out for fun sunny days __________________ 40th-40th edition. HFC, Nismo exhaust, Stillen intakes, GTR start, UpRev

04-15-2016, 11:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
abmobil Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: GA Posts: 13 Drives: 13 Titan 95 Hardbody Rep Power: 10	HAHA! If I can get one with the Sport Package for less than 30k OTD, I might go for it. I'm already spending too much for a car that will get 90 miles a day. I won't be tracking the car so I think I'm ok without the Bigger brakes, and I've gotten by for years with several manuals without SRM. I prefer the Base model 18 inch wheels, but I would really like them with the Alloy Finish. It looks like all the 16 models have a Black finish.

04-19-2016, 01:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
kbc749 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 161 Drives: 2010 370z 6MT Rep Power: 11	I have daily driven my 370 for the last 14 months. NO complaints aside from stupid stuff breaking that Nissan doesn't fix like your already aware of. And I live in Nebraska. You can do it and you wont be disappointed, although if your getting a base model you can definitely look used.

04-20-2016, 01:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,412 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40570	Sport if you're not going to mod too much. The only real benefits for the sport is the improved brakes and the rev matching which is only applicable for you get the manual. Base isn't a bad option if you are planning on new suspension, wheels, wing, a BBK, and diff. And you'll have a much better car.