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

rudi · 03-23-2010, 07:01 PM

Sometimes I miss the rush and the sound from the turbo of my old Silvia S15

PapoZalsa · 03-23-2010, 07:27 PM

I can only compare my 370 with the 350 I had. Other than that technology has changed a lot.

ZPirate · 03-23-2010, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

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

Then:

Now:

Excellent point there Modshack.

fullmonty · 03-23-2010, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

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.

I'll always say my Stang was the best car I've ever owned for that very reason.

NISSNISS370Z · 03-23-2010, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

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

i love the car the only petty thing i was talking about was the scraping of the front lip

m4a1mustang · 03-23-2010, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by fullmonty

I'll always say my Stang was the best car I've ever owned for that very reason.

Agreed, man. My Mustang will always be the best car I've ever owned. It had so much character and I had so much fun with it.

I miss that car so much. I still have the window sticker from when I bought it. Every now and then I think about running a Carfax on the VIN to see where it is or what happened to it, but I don't. I just like to think it's living the good life somewhere bringing joy to some worthy new owner's life!

steveg78 · 03-23-2010, 08:16 PM

When I bought my 370 I immediately had flashbacks of when I had my 1990 300ZX. The thought that came to mind was "welcome back". I needed to sell the 300ZX in 2003 for practicality reasons as it was my daily driver and I needed the extra room in an SUV. I was close to getting a 350Z a few years ago but held off. Glad I did and now I'm back!

m4a1mustang · 03-23-2010, 08:19 PM

There's just something about being in a car that you really connect with. There are just some cars that really give you that "perfect fit" feeling. The Z and my old Mustang are definitely two of those cars.

For some people it might be a Mini that does it for them, or a Corvette, or anything else... whatever it is, that's one of those priceless feelings that makes everything, at least while you're driving the car, right.

NISSNISS370Z · 03-23-2010, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

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

The R32 is a pretty cool car though...

The R32 didnt have a cable though. The master cyclinder was shared for the brakes and also the clutch. Yea, it was pretty cool, the tone it gave at 3500 RPM is so sweet but i dont regret on getting the 370 what so ever.

elmz · 03-23-2010, 09:06 PM

I know what you mean man. It took me a while to warm up to the 370. I really loved my 350, and even though I missed it, it wasn't like I regreted my purchase. I guess only a few people can relate to this. Give it some time.

fullmonty · 03-24-2010, 07:43 AM

I do have to admit I miss the smell of diesel exhaust on a cold morning, and the sound of the clatter during high idle.

RandyJamesA · 03-24-2010, 10:23 AM

I compare to the other vehicles I drive now. I commute in my girlfriends chevy HHR and I drive an 03 F150 for weekend projects. The one comparison that makes me nuts is the windshield wiper control; its different on all 3 vehicles. On the HHR, you push it up to turn on. Z pushes down. F150 is on the left side rather than the right. The other comparison that mucks me up is reaching for the key to turn the Z off instead of the push button. My step son sees me do it every time he's in the Z with me and never lets it slip by without laughing at me.

cab83_750 · 03-24-2010, 10:24 AM

I kept my 911 and I do miss the handling and the feeling of being connected to the road 'and' the car --- my smile is ear-to-ear whenever I get the chance to drive my ex-old-faithful.

Still, my Z is my daily driver and I like it too. Bottom line.....each car has its pluses and minuses.

areyouin729 · 03-24-2010, 11:54 AM

my past 2 cars were 300ZX and 350Z so it only got better

sinceday1 · 03-24-2010, 12:20 PM

I DO miss my old car sometimes.. but 370z is much more fun to drive than my old 07 A4 3.2L.. like zSteve, i was anxious to get 370z after seeing a black one on the road I ended up trading it in. (I should've kept it for the winter! LOL)
Aside for tight interior, 4seats and quattro, 370z is far more superior in its performance, and the fun factor.

03-23-2010, 07:27 PM	#17 (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 can only compare my 370 with the 350 I had. Other than that technology has changed a lot. __________________ 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

03-23-2010, 08:19 PM	#23 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	There's just something about being in a car that you really connect with. There are just some cars that really give you that "perfect fit" feeling. The Z and my old Mustang are definitely two of those cars. For some people it might be a Mini that does it for them, or a Corvette, or anything else... whatever it is, that's one of those priceless feelings that makes everything, at least while you're driving the car, right. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

03-24-2010, 07:43 AM	#26 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 33	I do have to admit I miss the smell of diesel exhaust on a cold morning, and the sound of the clatter during high idle. __________________

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03-23-2010, 07:01 PM	#16 (permalink)
rudi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 306 Drives: 370Z Australian Spec Rep Power: 15	Sometimes I miss the rush and the sound from the turbo of my old Silvia S15

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steveg78 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MD Posts: 569 Drives: 09 370Z PG M6 +Sport Rep Power: 17	When I bought my 370 I immediately had flashbacks of when I had my 1990 300ZX. The thought that came to mind was "welcome back". I needed to sell the 300ZX in 2003 for practicality reasons as it was my daily driver and I needed the extra room in an SUV. I was close to getting a 350Z a few years ago but held off. Glad I did and now I'm back!

03-23-2010, 09:06 PM	#25 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 17	I know what you mean man. It took me a while to warm up to the 370. I really loved my 350, and even though I missed it, it wasn't like I regreted my purchase. I guess only a few people can relate to this. Give it some time.

03-24-2010, 10:23 AM	#27 (permalink)
RandyJamesA Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Nowhere, USA Posts: 39 Drives: Z Rep Power: 15	I compare to the other vehicles I drive now. I commute in my girlfriends chevy HHR and I drive an 03 F150 for weekend projects. The one comparison that makes me nuts is the windshield wiper control; its different on all 3 vehicles. On the HHR, you push it up to turn on. Z pushes down. F150 is on the left side rather than the right. The other comparison that mucks me up is reaching for the key to turn the Z off instead of the push button. My step son sees me do it every time he's in the Z with me and never lets it slip by without laughing at me.

03-24-2010, 10:24 AM	#28 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	I kept my 911 and I do miss the handling and the feeling of being connected to the road 'and' the car --- my smile is ear-to-ear whenever I get the chance to drive my ex-old-faithful. Still, my Z is my daily driver and I like it too. Bottom line.....each car has its pluses and minuses.

03-24-2010, 11:54 AM	#29 (permalink)
areyouin729 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Conshohocken Age: 42 Posts: 301 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16	my past 2 cars were 300ZX and 350Z so it only got better

03-24-2010, 12:20 PM	#30 (permalink)
sinceday1 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 514 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 16	I DO miss my old car sometimes.. but 370z is much more fun to drive than my old 07 A4 3.2L.. like zSteve, i was anxious to get 370z after seeing a black one on the road I ended up trading it in. (I should've kept it for the winter! LOL) Aside for tight interior, 4seats and quattro, 370z is far more superior in its performance, and the fun factor.