Should I get a Z?

Matt · 11-25-2009, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ricky bobby

As worried as you sound about gas mileage you are better off with the BMW. Good Luck and thanks for stopping by. That leaves more Zs for people that WANNA GO FAST!

After spending about 10 minutes on google, I was unable to find any BMW with more than a 1 mpg advantage on the Z. Hell, most of them were 17/25, 1 mpg LESS than the Z.

Red370 · 11-25-2009, 12:26 AM

Let me answer the original question. Yes. Yes you should.

Trips · 11-25-2009, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by frost

If you have to ask if you should get a Z, the answer is no.

Matt · 11-25-2009, 12:44 AM

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If you have to ask if you should get a Z, the answer is no.

As I've pointed out many times, I was very torn between a few different cars and asked myself (and my friends/family) over and over "should I get the 370z?"

I, too, was worried at first about the mpg and the maintenance costs, but after the test drive, those worries were soon forgotten.

zmyride · 11-25-2009, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

but if you just go out and buy something that expensive without researching first is 'stupidity'

zmyride · 11-25-2009, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt

The BMW 128i (18/26) and 135i (17/25) get nearly the same MPG that the Z (18/26) gets, so I'm not sure why you would value those above the Z. Someone else mentioned the Altima/Maxima...unless you get the 2.5L engine, the mpg only goes up 1 mpg (18/27 and 19/26, respectively) for those cars, so no real benefit in that department.

My Z is my daily driver. Because most of my driving is done at less than 40mph with plenty of stopping, I average about 16-17 mpg. Do I care? Not one bit. I stopped caring after the first tank of gas when I realized I was driving like my grandpa just to keep the mpg meter above 20.

I don't like the styling of either the 1 series BMWs or the Miata. The Z, to me, stands out in it's class...both in terms of performance and styling.

I'm sure the 1 series are nice, but unless I had the bank for at least the 3 series, I would be looking at the Z exclusively in this price range.

As far as price, invoice is a little less than what you were quoted. I would start negotiations at around 30,500 and don't accept anything higher than 31,500.

As far as reliability, as someone pointed out, there's no concrete data on the vehicle yet. I assume, based on Nissan's recent history, that if you take care of the car it'll last well beyond 100k miles with few issues.

Thanks Matt. great feedback.

Z definitely stands out, and doesn't look as wimpy as BMW 128. I haven't sold on the BMW yet. kinda 50/50.

I don't understand why the BMW 128 has 200hp and get (18/26) mpg which is the same as the Z. With almost 120 less horsepower than the Z, i thought the 1 would get better mileage. uhm..

ricky bobby · 11-25-2009, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt

After spending about 10 minutes on google, I was unable to find any BMW with more than a 1 mpg advantage on the Z. Hell, most of them were 17/25, 1 mpg LESS than the Z.

Didn't really look into it that far, just never was concerned about gas mileage when looking at the Z. I just wanted to know how it handled in a corner with the throttle wide open. So far no one on street has beat me through curves yet, including a miata(it was close at first but the Z just walked away). SHAKE AND BAKE!

j.arnaldo · 11-25-2009, 01:10 PM

Do you like her? You got the money? GO FOR IT!

280z/300zx · 11-25-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by zmyride

Thanks Matt. great feedback.

Z definitely stands out, and doesn't look as wimpy as BMW 128. I haven't sold on the BMW yet. kinda 50/50.

I don't understand why the BMW 128 has 200hp and get (18/26) mpg which is the same as the Z. With almost 120 less horsepower than the Z, i thought the 1 would get better mileage. uhm..

Horsepower alone does not go hand in hand with gas mileage. It's a combination of HP, torque, weight, drivetrain, width tires, etc. You have much to learn and much to research.

zmyride · 11-25-2009, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 280z/300zx

Horsepower alone does not go hand in hand with gas mileage. It's a combination of HP, torque, weight, drivetrain, width tires, etc. You have much to learn and much to research.

Are you talking about me or the general public?

Room42 · 11-25-2009, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

If you have to ask if you should get a Z, the answer is no.

Agree. Z is a unique car. I chose it in heartbeat over 128 just on gut feel. It seems like it will be more fun to mod, too. And then there is value to dollar and probably lower ongoing maintenance costs on the practical side. Test drive and go with what feels right.

ho6950 · 11-25-2009, 05:47 PM

If you need a back seat, get the BMW, if you don't, get the Z. I was deciding wether or not to get a nismo or a 335i, there's only a 5-7k price difference(depending on how crazy you get with the packages/options/accessories that the price difference gets to be over 10k), but when you look at it, the 370z is just so much more for the money. But you just seem to concerned with mpg's

ho6950 · 11-25-2009, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by zmyride

Are you talking about me or the general public?

That was definitly aimed towards you buddy

zmyride · 11-25-2009, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ho6950

That was definitly aimed towards you buddy

i can bet you if i go to any dealer and ask any salesperson and 5 out of 10 would have no idea what torque mean...

ho6950 · 11-25-2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by zmyride

i can bet you if i go to any dealer and ask any salesperson and 5 out of 10 would have no idea what torque mean...

I agree, I was just answering your question wether or not he was talking to you or the general public. You say 5 out of 10, good chance it's more like 7 out of 10

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ho6950 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 31 Drives: 08 EVO X Rep Power: 16	If you need a back seat, get the BMW, if you don't, get the Z. I was deciding wether or not to get a nismo or a 335i, there's only a 5-7k price difference(depending on how crazy you get with the packages/options/accessories that the price difference gets to be over 10k), but when you look at it, the 370z is just so much more for the money. But you just seem to concerned with mpg's