new 370z

jaygo · 02-16-2010, 09:19 PM

hello everyone im new here and would like to ask a question

im looking to buy a new 370z and i was wondering could you guys help me out. i will be trading in a 08 chevy cobalt ss turbocharged and was wondering if i would be gaining or losing anything.

what are some pro vs cons for coming from a turbo cobalt to a 370z

thanks in advance

frost · 02-16-2010, 09:21 PM

Without even bothering with the speed comparison, much better interior on the z for one, and people won't mistake it for a $12k car for another.

nogoodname · 02-16-2010, 09:22 PM

You would be going from a FWD to a RWD, 260 hp to 330 hp, unreliable to reliable, domestic to import.... nuff said.

You'll like it!

romoore14 · 02-16-2010, 09:30 PM

Do it (get the Z), you'll not regret it!!!

schrack150 · 02-16-2010, 09:34 PM

pros- girls wont call your car "cute" anymore !
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The BlueMax · 02-16-2010, 09:38 PM

The Cobolt SS surprised a lot of people in many ways, it was fast, utilizing Saabs turbo technology calling it an Eco-Tech, the handling was 1st class for front wheel drive, and the price for one 25K wasn't that bad. The cons cheap interior, FWD, and I hear its in the top ten list of highest cars to insure. I wouldn't mind trying one out, but it would be an everyday driver for me.

antman22 · 02-16-2010, 09:39 PM

as you can see, the general consensus is: there are no cons, it'll be a definite upgrade

just go take a test drive and you can figure it out for yourself.

speedoflife · 02-16-2010, 09:43 PM

PapoZalsa · 02-16-2010, 09:44 PM

I will say the same again, this is a 370Z forum and most people will tell you go for the Z.

However, go ahead and road test the car and see if that is your cup of tea.

nuTinmuch · 02-16-2010, 10:11 PM

You will be gaining everything. I came from that community. Trust me.

kdoske · 02-16-2010, 11:18 PM

yeah you can't really come on a Z forum and ask. Just go test drive and see, pretty sure you will love it though.

MeetJoeAsian · 02-17-2010, 01:56 AM

another thing to consider if you're intending to make that trade is the negative equity from the cobalt...don't freak out if the dealership shows you $10k for your trade-in...Cobalt is one of the worst cars in value retention...

awesomez · 02-17-2010, 09:50 AM

Try to sell your cobalt on craigslist. I put a fake ad on craiglist to test it out and got 20 local people wanting to see the car within a few hours.

Going to a 370Z would be a major upgrade.

shadow2k · 02-17-2010, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schrack150

pros- girls wont call your car "cute" anymore !

Not true. The girls I work with all told me my car was cute, except for the two that call it the panty dropper.

nuTinmuch · 02-17-2010, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MeetJoeAsian

another thing to consider if you're intending to make that trade is the negative equity from the cobalt...don't freak out if the dealership shows you $10k for your trade-in...Cobalt is one of the worst cars in value retention...

I'd wager he could get 11-12 for a Cobalt SS. I pulled in 10k for my G5 and from what I understand the average is around 8-9k.

02-16-2010, 09:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
jaygo Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: houston tx Posts: 1 Drives: 08 cobalt ss/tc Rep Power: 15	new 370z hello everyone im new here and would like to ask a question im looking to buy a new 370z and i was wondering could you guys help me out. i will be trading in a 08 chevy cobalt ss turbocharged and was wondering if i would be gaining or losing anything. what are some pro vs cons for coming from a turbo cobalt to a 370z thanks in advance

02-16-2010, 09:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
schrack150 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wheeling, West Virginia Age: 37 Posts: 590 Drives: 09 370z PW Rep Power: 16	pros- girls wont call your car "cute" anymore ! ________ Big Tits Mature Last edited by schrack150; 04-11-2011 at 01:10 AM.

02-16-2010, 09:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4499	I will say the same again, this is a 370Z forum and most people will tell you go for the Z. However, go ahead and road test the car and see if that is your cup of tea. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

02-16-2010, 10:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
nuTinmuch A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,092 Drives: PG 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 17	You will be gaining everything. I came from that community. Trust me. __________________ nuTinmuch! -- Platinum Graphite 370Z -- Check out my Gallery thread here!

02-17-2010, 01:56 AM	#12 (permalink)
MeetJoeAsian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 342 Drives: 350Z to G35c to 370Z Rep Power: 15	another thing to consider if you're intending to make that trade is the negative equity from the cobalt...don't freak out if the dealership shows you $10k for your trade-in...Cobalt is one of the worst cars in value retention... __________________ http://facebook.com/meetjoeasian

02-16-2010, 09:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	Without even bothering with the speed comparison, much better interior on the z for one, and people won't mistake it for a $12k car for another.

02-16-2010, 09:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	You would be going from a FWD to a RWD, 260 hp to 330 hp, unreliable to reliable, domestic to import.... nuff said. You'll like it!

02-16-2010, 09:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
romoore14 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 53 Drives: 10',370Z,Red,A/T,SPk Rep Power: 15	Do it (get the Z), you'll not regret it!!!

02-16-2010, 09:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
The BlueMax Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville Posts: 337 Drives: 09 370/97 T/A 01 ZRX Rep Power: 25	The Cobolt SS surprised a lot of people in many ways, it was fast, utilizing Saabs turbo technology calling it an Eco-Tech, the handling was 1st class for front wheel drive, and the price for one 25K wasn't that bad. The cons cheap interior, FWD, and I hear its in the top ten list of highest cars to insure. I wouldn't mind trying one out, but it would be an everyday driver for me.

02-16-2010, 09:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
antman22 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 597 Drives: 09 PG 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	as you can see, the general consensus is: there are no cons, it'll be a definite upgrade just go take a test drive and you can figure it out for yourself.

02-16-2010, 09:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
speedoflife Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: MS/TX Posts: 268 Drives: '06 Pontiac G.P. Rep Power: 15

02-16-2010, 11:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
kdoske Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 541 Drives: 800whp Unicorn FI Z Rep Power: 16	yeah you can't really come on a Z forum and ask. Just go test drive and see, pretty sure you will love it though.

02-17-2010, 09:50 AM	#13 (permalink)
awesomez Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: VA Posts: 199 Drives: 09 370Z Touring 7AT Rep Power: 16	Try to sell your cobalt on craigslist. I put a fake ad on craiglist to test it out and got 20 local people wanting to see the car within a few hours. Going to a 370Z would be a major upgrade.