Fighting the desire for instant gratification

ViCiouS

If you're set on a Z, get a lowish millage 2010-2011. There is no point in a newer car if it's not your DD, it's not under warranty, and it's a financial stretch.

An older Z would be just as reliable as a 2013-2014 but save you ~$8K, or roughly $150 a month on a 5 year loan.

Take your time and search for a deal. I looked nearly daily for my current car and am on a 6 year loan for a used car paying $780 a month (yes really, lol). But, I got such a good deal that it's resale is still what I paid for it over 1 year 10k miles ago.

Take your time, find an older Z, avoid depreciation.

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2014 Cayman S - Daily and Track - PDK | PSE | SC | PCM | H&R | HRE
2009 Ducati 848 - Weekend and Track - HMF | Ohlins | Microtec | Woodcraft | ASV
2010 370z Sport - SOLD - KWv3 | SPC | Stance Wheels | Z1 | Stillen | FI | Takeda | Uprev

zeeder

Even though I made the decision to wait on a Z I test drove the car today as I wanted to try out the automatic. I have to say I thought the shift speed between the DSG in the GTI and the 7AT in the Z was negligible. Also, the paddles are far superior and I like that they're column mounted. Lastly, the rev match was also nice since it was less jerky on 3-2 downshifts where the revs can jump a decent amount.

The GTI is definitely more comfortable as the seats in the Z put a bit of pressure on my hips that would make long drives uncomfortable. Nothing that a 100 pound weight loss on my part wouldn't fix lol. The difference in power delivery was also interesting as the low end torque when the turbo comes on gives a more exaggerated shove in the GTI. The rear wheel drive of the Z was awesome and something I really miss.

I learned that I am, in deed, still smitten with the Z and that I still could daily one if I wanted to. I wish it had telescoping steering wheel but it wasn't horrible. It'll give me something to look forward to in a couple three years and possibly a little motivation to drop some more weight to fit in the car a bit better.

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Zack
FI catback, HFC, and Start Button - Z1 Intake - Nismo S-Tune Spoiler - PasswordJDM V2 Shift Knob