New Owner

Luke370 · 02-01-2018, 08:07 AM

I did 3 IMS bearings over my 11 car ownership - two Boxster S and a 996 Cab. Still worried me in the back of my mind. Always something with those cars!

Sorry - I meant this to go under the person that wrote about the IMS - sort of looking like this reply is out in left field...lol

Luke370 · 02-01-2018, 08:10 AM

Funny story. My name is actually Todd. I have a 12 yr old son that is crazy about star wars. I had named one of my Porsches (Boxster S - seal grey - much like the z - with black wheels) Vader... My girlfriend doesn't like evil so when i got this I said what about Vader II and she said - no - Luke was the good guy. We will name it Luke. My son is pissed lol.

Sorry - meant this to go under the post that the person wrote welcome Luke!

Luke370 · 02-01-2018, 08:10 AM

Im gonna look into this...the taking it to the shop to see if they can cut and reweld on the short tails.

*J*ap***V*et* · 02-01-2018, 10:04 AM

Welcome to the group!

eyeteeguy · 02-02-2018, 06:27 AM

Welcome to the group, Todd! From a fellow 40-something year old. You will love your Z!

Luke370 · 02-02-2018, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by eyeteeguy

Welcome to the group, Todd! From a fellow 40-something year old. You will love your Z!

I moved to Charlotte 2 years ago from St Johns in Jacksonville. If you want straight line driving - jacksonville is the place to live! I like the hills and turns in charlotte though. But damn it gets cold here!

Felix 808 · 02-02-2018, 10:52 AM

Welcome

I like you & many others were drawn to the Z for the cost to wow factor. It has a good balance of performance, was not too steep of a price of entry as new & you can actually work on it / mod it pretty easy without getting a stealership or other shop to involved. All while not lagging too far behind the next set of $10,000+ price of entry vehicles.

"Enjoy the Ride"

alcheng · 02-02-2018, 02:19 PM

Welcome!!!

Magic Bus · 02-02-2018, 02:53 PM

Aloha & Congrats!

eyeteeguy · 02-05-2018, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Luke370

I moved to Charlotte 2 years ago from St Johns in Jacksonville. If you want straight line driving - jacksonville is the place to live! I like the hills and turns in charlotte though. But damn it gets cold here!

We are planning to move to NC this year, probably Hendersonville. I know it gets a little cold, but it's just too hot here in Florida. I've been here almost my whole life and I can't get use to 97 degrees with high humidity. No thanks. So the mountains are where we travel to several times a year, and I can't wait to take my Z on the twisty roads when we move.

trbo1007 · 02-05-2018, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by eyeteeguy

We are planning to move to NC this year, probably Hendersonville. I know it gets a little cold, but it's just too hot here in Florida. I've been here almost my whole life and I can't get use to 97 degrees with high humidity. No thanks. So the mountains are where we travel to several times a year, and I can't wait to take my Z on the twisty roads when we move.

Hendersonville is a nice place. Do check out Greenville as well. Beautiful downtown!

Luke370 · 02-05-2018, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by eyeteeguy

We are planning to move to NC this year, probably Hendersonville. I know it gets a little cold, but it's just too hot here in Florida. I've been here almost my whole life and I can't get use to 97 degrees with high humidity. No thanks. So the mountains are where we travel to several times a year, and I can't wait to take my Z on the twisty roads when we move.

Its really nice here. yes it gets cold, but nothing like up north and for the most part - the weather is absolutely stunning. The roads - unreal.

cigarclifford · 02-05-2018, 09:31 AM

Welcome to the 370Z forum

triso07 · 02-05-2018, 12:41 PM

How did your porsche experience compare to the Z? I'm considering both.

Luke370 · 02-06-2018, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by triso07

How did your porsche experience compare to the Z? I'm considering both.

Completely different cars. I would say the Boxster S cars i had were the most similar. 3 of my cars were 911 one was twin turbo - 2 of my others were built in the 50s (356) so for comparison sake - lets say Boxster S. Small car, nice power, not a bad interior, but you know...has the Porsche badge. Even the newer ones at 80K plus have slightly better HP than the Z, the newer ones interiors are very nice...but again - it wears the Porsche badge.

For the Money and HP - Z wins in this category hands down. You can throw this car around and not worry about it. You can change the oil for 50 bucks vs 250 in a Porsche. The factor is more on the worry piece. Hard to leave a Porsche anywhere and feel good about it. Z - yeah, its a looker but most people wont mess with it.

911 to Z - zero comparison. 911 hands down, but if you sneeze wrong - its $500 to wipe it down.

02-01-2018, 08:07 AM	#16 (permalink)
Luke370 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Charlotte Posts: 25 Drives: 17 370z grey Rep Power: 7	I did 3 IMS bearings over my 11 car ownership - two Boxster S and a 996 Cab. Still worried me in the back of my mind. Always something with those cars! Sorry - I meant this to go under the person that wrote about the IMS - sort of looking like this reply is out in left field...lol Last edited by Luke370; 02-01-2018 at 08:11 AM.

02-02-2018, 06:27 AM	#20 (permalink)
eyeteeguy Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 24 Drives: 2010 Silver 370z Rep Power: 9	Welcome Welcome to the group, Todd! From a fellow 40-something year old. You will love your Z! Luke370 likes this.

02-02-2018, 10:52 AM	#22 (permalink)
Felix 808 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 1,063 Drives: 2011 PW/Grey T/S 7AT Rep Power: 2806	Welcome I like you & many others were drawn to the Z for the cost to wow factor. It has a good balance of performance, was not too steep of a price of entry as new & you can actually work on it / mod it pretty easy without getting a stealership or other shop to involved. All while not lagging too far behind the next set of $10,000+ price of entry vehicles. "Enjoy the Ride" __________________ Semper Fi Μολὼν λαβέ

02-05-2018, 09:31 AM	#28 (permalink)
cigarclifford A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Cali State Hospital Posts: 13,351 Drives: 2017 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 458713	Welcome to the 370Z forum __________________ -Clifford

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02-01-2018, 08:10 AM	#17 (permalink)
Luke370 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Charlotte Posts: 25 Drives: 17 370z grey Rep Power: 7	Funny story. My name is actually Todd. I have a 12 yr old son that is crazy about star wars. I had named one of my Porsches (Boxster S - seal grey - much like the z - with black wheels) Vader... My girlfriend doesn't like evil so when i got this I said what about Vader II and she said - no - Luke was the good guy. We will name it Luke. My son is pissed lol. Sorry - meant this to go under the post that the person wrote welcome Luke!

02-01-2018, 08:10 AM	#18 (permalink)
Luke370 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Charlotte Posts: 25 Drives: 17 370z grey Rep Power: 7	Im gonna look into this...the taking it to the shop to see if they can cut and reweld on the short tails.

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02-05-2018, 12:41 PM	#29 (permalink)
triso07 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 174 Drives: xxxxxxx Rep Power: 14	How did your porsche experience compare to the Z? I'm considering both.