370Z as my only car? Owners please chime in.

G in ny · 01-15-2009, 04:08 PM

Well if u live with them and they dont drive. You can use their car any time =)

CrownR426 · 01-15-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by G in ny

Well if u live with them and they dont drive. You can use their car any time =)

Lol... Very wise my friend.

Swift · 01-15-2009, 07:25 PM

Thanks all for the replies and suggestions. Am not too worried about road noise (thanks wj4 for the comparison with your friend's RSX), but the lack of cargo space could be the deal-breaker. The RSX is great for hauling things -- when you fold down the rear seats, the cargo space is huge.

Am still debating whether to keep the RSX around as a beater and get the 370Z, or sell the RSX and get a compromise car like the 135i/E46M3 or Evo X.

wj4 · 01-16-2009, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Swift

Thanks all for the replies and suggestions. Am not too worried about road noise (thanks wj4 for the comparison with your friend's RSX), but the lack of cargo space could be the deal-breaker. The RSX is great for hauling things -- when you fold down the rear seats, the cargo space is huge.

Am still debating whether to keep the RSX around as a beater and get the 370Z, or sell the RSX and get a compromise car like the 135i/E46M3 or Evo X.

FYI if you're going the Evo X route...contact South Coast Mitsu. The deals are simply unbeatable, they have buyers flying in from around the country.

I was surprised that my friend was able to fit a set of 4 18'' wheels with tires in his RSX w/o an issue. He also had no problem sticking his front bumper inside the car when he got his Mugen kit.

sbkim · 01-16-2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by wj4

FYI if you're going the Evo X route...contact South Coast Mitsu. The deals are simply unbeatable, they have buyers flying in from around the country.

I was surprised that my friend was able to fit a set of 4 18'' wheels with tires in his RSX w/o an issue. He also had no problem sticking his front bumper inside the car when he got his Mugen kit.

Any idea on what they are charging for Evo X MRs? I am hoping for 10k less than MSRP. Perpahs big time wishful thinking.

wj4 · 01-17-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sbkim

Any idea on what they are charging for Evo X MRs? I am hoping for 10k less than MSRP. Perpahs big time wishful thinking.

They're still around $40k. The Evo X is selling quite well..white has been sold out for a while. IMO, the MR is over rated. I prefer a GSR over that. The only pro now is that a lot of Evo owners are picking up the MR for their wives since it's now an auto, lol.

sbkim · 01-17-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by wj4

They're still around $40k. The Evo X is selling quite well..white has been sold out for a while. IMO, the MR is over rated. I prefer a GSR over that. The only pro now is that a lot of Evo owners are picking up the MR for their wives since it's now an auto, lol.

Saw one for 36k. I wouldn't mind the MR as a daily driver but looks too juvenile for an old geezer like me

I test drove an MR and I was very impressed with the tranny and accerleration. Steering felt too light.

Sergio98 · 01-15-2009, 09:51 PM

370Z = sport car, nothing else.

I previously owned a 350z as my only means of transportation. Long trips sucked, road noise high, space only for my golf clubs and one gym bag, but I loved hitting 100-120 mpg on the highway. Now I own a chevy avalanche and the 370z. I drive the 370z on weekends only.

Robert_Nash · 01-16-2009, 04:37 PM

I love Z cars and sportscars in general. I have a 370Z and I have an M45X.

You can live with almost any vehicle as a daily driver/only vehicle if you want to badly enough but overall, the Z, as will be most true sports cars, is not really intended for year round daily driving or for hauling much more than a weekend bag or a few groceries.

My 370Z’s ride is great – for a sports car but if I were making a 500 mile trip; I’d always be in the M45 (unless the whole point of the trip was a “Z” related event, etc).

If I lived in DC I just wouldn’t have a Z as my only vehicle unless you tend to use public transit and/or some other means to commute (at least in the winter). If you lived in Southern California or Florida or Texas it might be another story but even here in ennessee there is enough bad weather that my sports car doesn’t leave the garage for days at a time.

I certainly don’t want to put you off a “Z” but I would think long and hard about this before I’d spend $30K or more on something that doesn’t work for you in all the ways you need it to.

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Sergio98 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 25 Drives: Nissan 370Z W M6 Rep Power: 18	370Z = sport car, nothing else. I previously owned a 350z as my only means of transportation. Long trips sucked, road noise high, space only for my golf clubs and one gym bag, but I loved hitting 100-120 mpg on the highway. Now I own a chevy avalanche and the 370z. I drive the 370z on weekends only. __________________ Sergio

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Robert_Nash Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Middle TN/Savannah GA Posts: 762 Drives: '14 Q60IPL/'14Armada Rep Power: 19	I love Z cars and sportscars in general. I have a 370Z and I have an M45X. You can live with almost any vehicle as a daily driver/only vehicle if you want to badly enough but overall, the Z, as will be most true sports cars, is not really intended for year round daily driving or for hauling much more than a weekend bag or a few groceries. My 370Z’s ride is great – for a sports car but if I were making a 500 mile trip; I’d always be in the M45 (unless the whole point of the trip was a “Z” related event, etc). If I lived in DC I just wouldn’t have a Z as my only vehicle unless you tend to use public transit and/or some other means to commute (at least in the winter). If you lived in Southern California or Florida or Texas it might be another story but even here in ennessee there is enough bad weather that my sports car doesn’t leave the garage for days at a time. I certainly don’t want to put you off a “Z” but I would think long and hard about this before I’d spend $30K or more on something that doesn’t work for you in all the ways you need it to. __________________ Robert -My Basset Hound Is Smarter Than Your Honor Student and Barack Obama - Last edited by Robert_Nash; 01-16-2009 at 04:39 PM.

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G in ny Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 396 Drives: 2006 g35 coupe Rep Power: 229	Well if u live with them and they dont drive. You can use their car any time =)

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Swift Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: DC Posts: 5 Drives: 11 GTI Rep Power: 18	Thanks all for the replies and suggestions. Am not too worried about road noise (thanks wj4 for the comparison with your friend's RSX), but the lack of cargo space could be the deal-breaker. The RSX is great for hauling things -- when you fold down the rear seats, the cargo space is huge. Am still debating whether to keep the RSX around as a beater and get the 370Z, or sell the RSX and get a compromise car like the 135i/E46M3 or Evo X.