Isn't this car the perfect entry into sports cars???

Desert Rat

I am on Z car #5. First one I bought back in 1996 was a '73 240Z that I really learned a lot by working on it. Converted to '70 carbs, electronic ignition and did lots of other interior work on it.

I have owned two '83 280ZXTs...one with a manual and one with an auto. An auto is a travesty in any sports car and it certainly was in that one.

Recently I had an '85 300ZX NA car that was beautifully preserved. I rebuilt everything underneath that car and got my fill chasing vacuum lines when I restored the HVAC system in it.

2 years ago I found a 10k mile 2014 base coupe with a manual private part for $23k. Paid cash. No sales tax, no doc fees, and had essentially a new car for a very good price. I'll have this one for a while. I was actually looking at FRS/BRZs at the time but the deal was too good to pass up on the Z and I'm better off for the extra 132 horses under the hood in a much better handling package.

Always loved the Z. Nissan's other lineup is mostly crap these days with CVTs and horrible customer service, but somehow the Z still lives on, albeit by a thread.

ayrton88

I love my Z, but I think a Miata is the perfect entry level sports car. Less expensive and still lots of fun. Of course I don't really care about power, just a car that handles like a go kart.

gbhrps

Gentlemen,

Don't let the clutch action scare you off the car!

370Z & G37 AFP Clutch Pedal Assemblies

The above link is to a clutch pedal manufacturer that for $270 US completely transforms the clutch engagement feel and transforms the car. This guy lives 70 miles from me (I have nothing to do with his business) and I visited him at his garage at home to pick my adjustable clutch pedal for my roadster.

Once home, and a couple of hours later, I had a whole new car with the same perfect clutch takeup that my 1971, my 1984 and my 1990 Z's all got from the factory. How Nissan screwed up the 370Z's pedals makes no sense, but this RJM guy has got it fixed.

You will absolutely love it, and its fully adjustable, is a DIY install with basic tools, and uses your original pedal pads. Check it out. You will not be disappointed!!

Gene

mishuko

I prefer the old style fangs than the newer running drls for the z.

Toss some dynomat or equiv in the door and hatch and you band you have a reduction in road noise and the pebble dings in the rear hatch.

I can comfortably say i have done multie long distance road trips (3000 mile+) and havent had any issues. I would play some tetris and you will be suprised what you can fit in