Loved my first 370Z test drive... Want one but what's important

FPenvy · 03-09-2020, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Whatever... you know you give it your "D" on the reg. What's your favorite hole? Exhaust tips?

depends.

we talking the Z or GTR?

i love all the holes but the GTR has more options

MZ DAIZY · 03-09-2020, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

just under 80k miles on my 09 7AT and it's never seen "D" since i bought.

only drive in manual mode.

How’s the clutch?

FPenvy · 03-10-2020, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

see you on the next "what oil should i use" thread buddy

HKD$0.02

i mean i do have a great deal of experience and knowledge with different lubricants

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY

How’s the clutch?

no CSC issues here

CMadison · 03-10-2020, 05:45 PM

Be sure to get the touring package if you want the nicer amenities: heated seats, Bose sound system, etc.

JARblue · 03-09-2020, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Dynamis

Get an automatic and save yourself the headache. People might not like it, but the auto is superior to the stick in pretty much every way.

To boot, you can drive it like a stick any time you want.

lol the AT is weaksauce. The MT can handle more torque

Get Phunk's new DCT option

Nothing will ever drive like a stick without a clutch pedal

FPenvy · 03-09-2020, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

CAD$0.02

better chime in again so you actually make it to $.02 USD

alcheng · 03-09-2020, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

better chime in again so you actually make it to $.02 USD

see you on the next "what oil should i use" thread buddy

HKD$0.02

Jimbo370 · 03-09-2020, 08:51 PM

If u r going to track it then don't waste money on big brakes. You will eventually want more HP after driving it. My clutch is at 107k miles so just don't do burnouts. This cars loves tires and that has been the biggest expense. Only thing I wish I did was put a protective coating on the front with all the rock chips. I find the insurance high since owners are constantly wrecking them see part out section. I have enjoyed my Z for 6 yrs but the love affair is about over.

wheelspeed · 03-11-2020, 01:51 AM

Nope, don't care about those "nicer amenities". Not interested.

FPenvy · 03-11-2020, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by wheelspeed

Nope, don't care about those "nicer amenities". Not interested.

........i just noticed your location lol

only a few 370's around. wouldnt be bad to have more.

typically theres 3-5 at cars and coffee. less now since i leave the Z at home for C&C nowadays.

there is a lot of cheap Z's available. market is blah and prices dropped out the bottom lately. especially since you want some barebones one which blows my mind lol i would suggest just getting a sport and touring is great addition.

got a specific year or price range in mind? i may be able to assist in your search.

wheelspeed · 03-11-2020, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

........i just noticed your location lol

only a few 370's around. wouldnt be bad to have more.

typically theres 3-5 at cars and coffee. less now since i leave the Z at home for C&C nowadays.

there is a lot of cheap Z's available. market is blah and prices dropped out the bottom lately. especially since you want some barebones one which blows my mind lol i would suggest just getting a sport and touring is great addition.

got a specific year or price range in mind? i may be able to assist in your search.

Oh yeah, look at that... fellow Pittsburgher. I'm checking Autotempest, Craigslist, and Facebook, so hopefully seeing everything for sale.

I'm mostly looking for a Sport in manual. '16 or newer in blue or that very dark red color. My gripe with the model having the bells and whistles is that I suppose the head unit pares to a cell phone, and that feature drives me nuts in my truck. My wife's phone is always getting texts or calls... interrupting a song during a drive. Plus I don't feel like listening to her conversations through the speakers. Looks like the Sport or base will save me from that nonsense.

MZ DAIZY · 03-12-2020, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by wheelspeed

Oh yeah, look at that... fellow Pittsburgher. I'm checking Autotempest, Craigslist, and Facebook, so hopefully seeing everything for sale.

I'm mostly looking for a Sport in manual. '16 or newer in blue or that very dark red color. My gripe with the model having the bells and whistles is that I suppose the head unit pares to a cell phone, and that feature drives me nuts in my truck. My wife's phone is always getting texts or calls... interrupting a song during a drive. Plus I don't feel like listening to her conversations through the speakers. Looks like the Sport or base will save me from that nonsense.

The Sport has Bluetooth, so that’s out for you. I believe the base doesn’t.

jchammond · 03-12-2020, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY

The Sport has Bluetooth, so that’s out for you. I believe the base doesn’t.

Base Touring has everything except big brakes & wang

FPenvy · 03-12-2020, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by wheelspeed

Oh yeah, look at that... fellow Pittsburgher. I'm checking Autotempest, Craigslist, and Facebook, so hopefully seeing everything for sale.

I'm mostly looking for a Sport in manual. '16 or newer in blue or that very dark red color. My gripe with the model having the bells and whistles is that I suppose the head unit pares to a cell phone, and that feature drives me nuts in my truck. My wife's phone is always getting texts or calls... interrupting a song during a drive. Plus I don't feel like listening to her conversations through the speakers. Looks like the Sport or base will save me from that nonsense.

i have a 2009......bluetooth for music wasnt a thing in the Z then so i have no issues there

but phone functions work.

i would personally go with at least sport for the brake upgrade alone.

whats your budget? i typically keep an eye on Z's at the auctions. could keep an eye out for something in line with what you're looking for.

JARblue · 03-12-2020, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by wheelspeed

Oh yeah, look at that... fellow Pittsburgher. I'm checking Autotempest, Craigslist, and Facebook, so hopefully seeing everything for sale.

I'm mostly looking for a Sport in manual. '16 or newer in blue or that very dark red color. My gripe with the model having the bells and whistles is that I suppose the head unit pares to a cell phone, and that feature drives me nuts in my truck. My wife's phone is always getting texts or calls... interrupting a song during a drive. Plus I don't feel like listening to her conversations through the speakers. Looks like the Sport or base will save me from that nonsense.

lol there's a pretty simple solution for your problem - don't let your wife's phone pair to the BT

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Jimbo370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 466 Drives: 09 black 370z MT Rep Power: 12	If u r going to track it then don't waste money on big brakes. You will eventually want more HP after driving it. My clutch is at 107k miles so just don't do burnouts. This cars loves tires and that has been the biggest expense. Only thing I wish I did was put a protective coating on the front with all the rock chips. I find the insurance high since owners are constantly wrecking them see part out section. I have enjoyed my Z for 6 yrs but the love affair is about over.

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