Do you compare your "Z" to a previous car you had?

NISSNISS370Z · 03-23-2010, 03:50 PM

Like an old flame... I had a 04 VW R32 and what I miss is the all wheel drive, that was soo fun to launch (you can"t spin 4 tires) and although I have gotten used to the clutch with the "klunks" and the "slack in the cable" I miss the hydralic set-up, also somethng kind of petty is the constant scaping to the front lip.

6MT · 03-23-2010, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by NISSNISS370Z

Like an old flame... I had a 04 VW R32 and what I miss is the all wheel drive, that was soo fun to launch (you can"t spin 4 tires) and although I have gotten used to the clutch with the "klunks" and the "slack in the cable" I miss the hydralic set-up, also somethng kind of petty is the constant scaping to the front lip.

Huh (?) Not trying to be "petty" myself.... but why again did you buy the Z?

Chico370Z · 03-23-2010, 04:07 PM

yeah maybe the Z was not a good choice for you lol

I think it is natural to compare, how else would you be able to judge the car

Modshack · 03-23-2010, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by NISSNISS370Z

I have gotten used to the clutch with the "klunks" and the "slack in the cable" I miss the hydralic set-up, also somethng kind of petty is the constant scaping to the front lip.

Err........Z has Hydraulic clutch actuation, just like the R32...

The R32 is a pretty cool car though...

NewlyIMPORTed · 03-23-2010, 05:05 PM

i sometimes miss the sound and torque of my mustang but the 370z is far superior in every other aspect

spearfish25 · 03-23-2010, 05:08 PM

Of course I compared them. The Z is better, hence the purchase

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OldGuy · 03-23-2010, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Chico370Z

yeah maybe the Z was not a good choice for you lol

I think it is natural to compare, how else would you be able to judge the car

Very interesting subject for a thread.
My previous "fun car" was my beautiful 1995 M Edition Miata. I bought her new in 1995 and she was too perfect and with too few miles (35k) to give up last fall when I bought my new Z. I will never part with my Miata. She now has Classic car plates on her.
Like two wonderful kids, who have different personalities but whom you love equally, my Miata and my Z are different but both are special to me. The Miata is light and lively and quirky and fun. The Z is heavy and solid and prestigious to own. The Z has awesome power and is a thrill to accelerate and let loose. It is sensuous, sultry, full figured and irresistible. My Miata is cute as heck, with a pony tail, a turned-up nose and freckles and makes driving a happy experience.
Both cars are a pleasure to own and a source of pride. They both turn heads wherever they go. They are different but loved equally.

cave vulture · 03-23-2010, 05:27 PM

The last sports car I owned was a 1965 Griffith. Powered by a Ford 289 c.i. V8, 275 h.p.. Weighing less than 2000 lbs., could do 0-60 m.p.h. in less than 5 seconds, which for 1965 was extremly fast.

fullmonty · 03-23-2010, 05:43 PM

Can't really compare a Z to a F250... But parked next to each other the Z was the same lenth as the truck, minus the 6' bed. Its easy finding parking spots now. But compared to my old Mustang or Camaro, the Z handles betters, but lacks the torque, and V8 rumble. But its a real sports car not a pony/muscle car.

Zsteve · 03-23-2010, 05:48 PM

All the time and I tell you I still wish I could have keep my last car too, even though they very similar in style and performance. Had a 08 2.0T Audi TT black coupe chipped full exhaust and CAI, 0 60 in 5.5 secs. Just wanted a Z kinda bad so I traded in. But I do miss the old car at times. Love both cars.

kenchan · 03-23-2010, 06:21 PM

i did compare my Z to my G and was pleasantly surprise how DIFFERENT these two cars are... enough to justify keeping them both.

ZPirate · 03-23-2010, 06:47 PM

I sometimes miss the torque and the acceleration of my C6, but the Z is more fun to drive and the interior is much nicer.

Modshack · 03-23-2010, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ZPirate

I sometimes miss the torque and the acceleration of my C6, but the Z is more fun to drive and the interior is much nicer.

Plus our driveways look better with Z's in them instead of those plastic cars....

Then:

Now:

SophiaZ · 03-23-2010, 06:56 PM

I had a 350z before the 370..glad I made the switch. BUT..I'm even more happy about my 350 purchase compared to the previous car.. an 05 Neon SXT (LOL) I dont think there's any comparison..the Neon wasn't even considered a car compared to a Z haha. Buy I did make my (3) Neons the best in the county

m4a1mustang · 03-23-2010, 06:56 PM

I loved my old 2003 Mustang GT. I had it from my senior year in high school to my junior year in college, so I have a lot of great memories with that car.

Surprisingly, the Z really reminds me of that car at times. The 3.7L's driving dynamics are eerily similar to the old 4.6L 2v V8 in the GT (with a 4.10 gear) and some of the sounds are very similar as well.

To answer your question, I don't think I "compare" the Z with the Mustang very often, but the Z makes me think about it every day. Those memories are the kind that will stick with you forever.

03-23-2010, 03:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
NISSNISS370Z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: orange county Posts: 87 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	Do you compare your "Z" to a previous car you had? Like an old flame... I had a 04 VW R32 and what I miss is the all wheel drive, that was soo fun to launch (you can"t spin 4 tires) and although I have gotten used to the clutch with the "klunks" and the "slack in the cable" I miss the hydralic set-up, also somethng kind of petty is the constant scaping to the front lip. __________________ "Rectum, Damn near killed em"

03-23-2010, 04:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chico370Z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: East Bay, CA Posts: 233 Drives: 09 370Z Touring Rep Power: 16	yeah maybe the Z was not a good choice for you lol I think it is natural to compare, how else would you be able to judge the car __________________ 04 Nissan Sentra SpecV: Brembos, Nismo Intake/Exhaust/Short Shifter, Eibach Sportlines, ES MMI - SOLD / / / 09 Nissan 370Z Touring: Invidia Gemini Exhaust, ERZ HFC, GTM 25 Row Cooler, Z1 Tubes, and K&N Drop Ins

03-23-2010, 05:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
NewlyIMPORTed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,109 Drives: 11 STI Sedan Rep Power: 19	i sometimes miss the sound and torque of my mustang but the 370z is far superior in every other aspect __________________ 2011 WRX STICobb Accessport, Nameless Performance exhaust, COBB SF Intake, COBB downpipe, 20% tint, Work Emotion XD9's

03-23-2010, 05:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1857	Of course I compared them. The Z is better, hence the purchase . __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

03-23-2010, 05:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 34	Can't really compare a Z to a F250... But parked next to each other the Z was the same lenth as the truck, minus the 6' bed. Its easy finding parking spots now. But compared to my old Mustang or Camaro, the Z handles betters, but lacks the torque, and V8 rumble. But its a real sports car not a pony/muscle car. __________________

03-23-2010, 05:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 22	All the time and I tell you I still wish I could have keep my last car too, even though they very similar in style and performance. Had a 08 2.0T Audi TT black coupe chipped full exhaust and CAI, 0 60 in 5.5 secs. Just wanted a Z kinda bad so I traded in. But I do miss the old car at times. Love both cars. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

03-23-2010, 06:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	i did compare my Z to my G and was pleasantly surprise how DIFFERENT these two cars are... enough to justify keeping them both.

03-23-2010, 06:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
ZPirate Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 792 Drives: 09' 370Z & 03' 350Z Rep Power: 18	I sometimes miss the torque and the acceleration of my C6, but the Z is more fun to drive and the interior is much nicer. __________________ 2003 Daytona Blue 350Z Touring/Nismo 2009 Platinum Graphite 370Z Touring/Sport (Sold) 2009 BMW 135i/Dinan Stage 2 software upgrade/M3 suspension piecies/Koni Sports/ETS FMIC/Alufelgen SF-71 wheels

03-23-2010, 06:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
SophiaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,466 Drives: 2020 50th anniv 7AT Rep Power: 6733	I had a 350z before the 370..glad I made the switch. BUT..I'm even more happy about my 350 purchase compared to the previous car.. an 05 Neon SXT (LOL) I dont think there's any comparison..the Neon wasn't even considered a car compared to a Z haha. Buy I did make my (3) Neons the best in the county

03-23-2010, 06:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	I loved my old 2003 Mustang GT. I had it from my senior year in high school to my junior year in college, so I have a lot of great memories with that car. Surprisingly, the Z really reminds me of that car at times. The 3.7L's driving dynamics are eerily similar to the old 4.6L 2v V8 in the GT (with a 4.10 gear) and some of the sounds are very similar as well. To answer your question, I don't think I "compare" the Z with the Mustang very often, but the Z makes me think about it every day. Those memories are the kind that will stick with you forever. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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