smurf was picked up, my thoughts after 20 miles

cossie1600 · 03-31-2010, 12:10 PM

I don't mean to sound like I hate the car, I just listed a few things I found obvious to me when I drove home last night. I love my wife, it doesn't mean I love everything about her.

#1 I live in CT now, not NY, just forgot to change profile
#2 I am with you about the lights, HIDs don't like to be flickered on and off, the same reason why I hate the auto switch.
#3 I love the feel of driving a true two seater again, feels like it's just me and the car all over again. it's not the same driving the RX-8 with the small backseats back there.
#4 The blue is the best color out of the limited selection. I like it, but something about it just keeps me in reserve mode. It's like I love Rene Walker in most episodes, certain episodes she just looks weird.

Matt · 03-31-2010, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

It's like I love Rene Walker in most episodes, certain episodes she just looks weird.

Very good analogy. I completely understand you now.

smashbar · 03-31-2010, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

I don't mean to sound like I hate the car, I just listed a few things I found obvious to me when I drove home last night. I love my wife, it doesn't mean I love everything about her.

#1 I live in CT now, not NY, just forgot to change profile
#2 I am with you about the lights, HIDs don't like to be flickered on and off, the same reason why I hate the auto switch.
#3 I love the feel of driving a true two seater again, feels like it's just me and the car all over again. it's not the same driving the RX-8 with the small backseats back there.
#4 The blue is the best color out of the limited selection. I like it, but something about it just keeps me in reserve mode. It's like I love Rene Walker in most episodes, certain episodes she just looks weird.

You mean I'm no longer the only one in CT with a blue 370Z?!

370Zsteve · 03-31-2010, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by smashbar

You mean I'm no longer the only one in CT with a blue 370Z?!

So where are you guys at anyway? I'm in Norwalk, along with another owner who has a PG. The only CT owner I've even seen so far

smashbar · 03-31-2010, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

So where are you guys at anyway? I'm in Norwalk, along with another owner who has a PG. The only CT owner I've even seen so far

Southington - just east of Waterbury

billydsz · 03-31-2010, 02:23 PM

Seems like alot of this stuff you are complaining about would have prevented you from buying the car in the first place, so why did you? Strange buying a car in a color you don't like. That's a new one.

WICKED_GRIN · 03-31-2010, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by smashbar

You mean I'm no longer the only one in CT with a blue 370Z?!

Bruce Bennett Nissan in Wilton Connecticut has nine 370Z and 2 are blue!

WICKED_GRIN · 03-31-2010, 05:28 PM

^^

Z-Lyne-Z · 03-31-2010, 12:40 PM

I have to admit that I am embarrassingly in love with this car but a few more things I would add to this list are:

1)Not sure if this happens to everyone but I’m ALMOST 5’6” and when I turn left I can’t see where I’m going because the left hand mirror blocks my entire view. I’m getting used to double checking before doing a left turn but I have to say that the back of my mind says a little prayer for any pedestrian that may be running across as I do so.

2)I agree with the cup holders. It has two seats, it should at least hold two Tim Horton coffees!

3)The musicbox should let you load music from your Ipod. Who buys CDs anymore??

4)The “enter” button in the steering wheel sticks out too much. I hit it once in a while which changes my tunes. Even I don’t like to mess with my tunes!

5)I can hear ever grain of sand and pebble that the tires thrust towards the car as they role over “grit”. Makes me cringe every time!

Other then that …. I am head over heels with this car.

Lyne

waaaasabi · 03-31-2010, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-Lyne-Z

I have to admit that I am embarrassingly in love with this car but a few more things I would add to this list are:

1)Not sure if this happens to everyone but I’m ALMOST 5’6” and when I turn left I can’t see where I’m going because the left hand mirror blocks my entire view. I’m getting used to double checking before doing a left turn but I have to say that the back of my mind says a little prayer for any pedestrian that may be running across as I do so.

I'm about 6'0'' and I get that too sometimes. It's probably more indicative of how far back your seat is leaning than height, although height can most certainly factor into that as well. But yah, the mirror is huge either way.

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Originally Posted by Z-Lyne-Z

2)I agree with the cup holders. It has two seats, it should at least hold two Tim Horton coffees!

What?! I'm surprised to even have cup holders. I, and probably many others on this board, came from 80s/90s sports cars; your lap, passenger or the rear bucket seats of a 2+2 were your cup holders

Glad you still love the car, though

40th370z · 03-31-2010, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-Lyne-Z

I have to admit that I am embarrassingly in love with this car but a few more things I would add to this list are:

1)Not sure if this happens to everyone but I’m ALMOST 5’6” and when I turn left I can’t see where I’m going because the left hand mirror blocks my entire view. I’m getting used to double checking before doing a left turn but I have to say that the back of my mind says a little prayer for any pedestrian that may be running across as I do so.

2)I agree with the cup holders. It has two seats, it should at least hold two Tim Horton coffees!

3)The musicbox should let you load music from your Ipod. Who buys CDs anymore??

4)The “enter” button in the steering wheel sticks out too much. I hit it once in a while which changes my tunes. Even I don’t like to mess with my tunes!

5)I can hear ever grain of sand and pebble that the tires thrust towards the car as they role over “grit”. Makes me cringe every time!

Other then that …. I am head over heels with this car.

Lyne

#3 Lynn,Nissan can't do anything about that that is iPods niffy little trick to stop file sharing,you can't even share between computers,an I doubt the Nav hard drive would compete with many PC's

370Zsteve · 03-31-2010, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

i picked up my blue base sport last night in the pouring rain. let me start by thanking robert for the vpp, fusz for the nissan info and others for helpful info.

due to the heavy rain, i only put about 15 miles on the vehicle. i honestly cant provide much other than the following items.

1. the base radio sucks. i love how you cant even put the sound to the rear when you adjust it.

2. i will probably get used to it, but the analog speedo is a little bit hard to read

3. i personally wish the car would have a few extra cubbies for storage.

4. the car is very similar to my old 350. my wife mentioned that they both look alike except for nicer material.

5. the syncro rev thing is interesting, but its annoying at times.

6. maybe i am not remembering correctly, but the shifter is almost like a bus. throw is super long and a little too clunky.

7. whats with the seat. the headrest rods pop out to my back if i try to lean my head back!

8. i am breaking in the motor, so no revving past 4000rpm (others probably did during testdrives). it is better than my rx8 down low, but still nowhere close to the vette.

9. no squeeking yay!

10. the blue is really smurf like, i just need to paint the top part red to make it papa smurf

11. wish there is a small pocket behind the seats

12. ride is much better on this car than the 350, quieter too below 50

13. the headlight switch sucks. i hate auto mode between off and parking lights

this is all i could think of in 20 miles. i like the car so far, just little things i could think of 12 hours later.

typing on cell, sorry for the bad grammar

So, what do you LIKE about the car

4r3s · 03-31-2010, 12:47 PM

pretty sure my car has the small pockets behind the seats, but I have the touring edition so that might be something you missed out on with the base model.

cossie1600 · 03-31-2010, 01:04 PM

blind spot mirror from walmart works wonder

Zsteve · 03-31-2010, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

i picked up my blue base sport last night in the pouring rain. let me start by thanking robert for the vpp, fusz for the nissan info and others for helpful info.

due to the heavy rain, i only put about 15 miles on the vehicle. i honestly cant provide much other than the following items.

1. the base radio sucks. i love how you cant even put the sound to the rear when you adjust it.

2. i will probably get used to it, but the analog speedo is a little bit hard to read

3. i personally wish the car would have a few extra cubbies for storage.

4. the car is very similar to my old 350. my wife mentioned that they both look alike except for nicer material.

5. the syncro rev thing is interesting, but its annoying at times.

6. maybe i am not remembering correctly, but the shifter is almost like a bus. throw is super long and a little too clunky.

7. whats with the seat. the headrest rods pop out to my back if i try to lean my head back!

8. i am breaking in the motor, so no revving past 4000rpm (others probably did during testdrives). it is better than my rx8 down low, but still nowhere close to the vette.

9. no squeeking yay!

10. the blue is really smurf like, i just need to paint the top part red to make it papa smurf

11. wish there is a small pocket behind the seats

12. ride is much better on this car than the 350, quieter too below 50

13. the headlight switch sucks. i hate auto mode between off and parking lights

this is all i could think of in 20 miles. i like the car so far, just little things i could think of 12 hours later.

typing on cell, sorry for the bad grammar

So your car is a guy (Smurf) and not a female (smurfette)?

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03-31-2010, 12:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 31	I don't mean to sound like I hate the car, I just listed a few things I found obvious to me when I drove home last night. I love my wife, it doesn't mean I love everything about her. #1 I live in CT now, not NY, just forgot to change profile #2 I am with you about the lights, HIDs don't like to be flickered on and off, the same reason why I hate the auto switch. #3 I love the feel of driving a true two seater again, feels like it's just me and the car all over again. it's not the same driving the RX-8 with the small backseats back there. #4 The blue is the best color out of the limited selection. I like it, but something about it just keeps me in reserve mode. It's like I love Rene Walker in most episodes, certain episodes she just looks weird.

03-31-2010, 02:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
billydsz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Bern Posts: 252 Drives: 9 370z SptCp SRd 7AT Rep Power: 16	Seems like alot of this stuff you are complaining about would have prevented you from buying the car in the first place, so why did you? Strange buying a car in a color you don't like. That's a new one.

03-31-2010, 12:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
Z-Lyne-Z Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 21 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	I have to admit that I am embarrassingly in love with this car but a few more things I would add to this list are: 1)Not sure if this happens to everyone but I’m ALMOST 5’6” and when I turn left I can’t see where I’m going because the left hand mirror blocks my entire view. I’m getting used to double checking before doing a left turn but I have to say that the back of my mind says a little prayer for any pedestrian that may be running across as I do so. 2)I agree with the cup holders. It has two seats, it should at least hold two Tim Horton coffees! 3)The musicbox should let you load music from your Ipod. Who buys CDs anymore?? 4)The “enter” button in the steering wheel sticks out too much. I hit it once in a while which changes my tunes. Even I don’t like to mess with my tunes! 5)I can hear ever grain of sand and pebble that the tires thrust towards the car as they role over “grit”. Makes me cringe every time! Other then that …. I am head over heels with this car. Lyne

03-31-2010, 12:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
4r3s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD Posts: 2,077 Drives: Touring 370z Rep Power: 25	pretty sure my car has the small pockets behind the seats, but I have the touring edition so that might be something you missed out on with the base model.

03-31-2010, 01:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 31	blind spot mirror from walmart works wonder