I looked at a used 260Z back in the 80's when I was in my twenties and foolish but I didn't have the money for the car and an education; I chose to invest in the latter. Twenty-five years later, I found myself with no debt and some cash, and still foolish enough to want the car. Many people told me that I was too old for the car and that it wasn't 'practical' but I did it anyway.

Got the manual because all of my cars and motorcycles are manuals...it's awesome (SRM is very good). Raw but as much fun as I expected all those years ago. Added the sport package because it looks 100% better IMO and the NAV just 'cause.

We all know life is a short ride - might as well make it a fun one too.

[QUOTE=MitzMN;676492] Enjoy the test drive.
370 vs 300. I too had a 300 ZX TT. That switch you had to soften or firm up the suspension is now always on stiff. No T tops and overall more sports car, less luxury. More power with better handling. A slightly higher ride. This translates into less stress and strain on my old NCAA damaged knees.

I too am old, yet not so old I would get an automatic. Maybe next time when I accept my age, then again I'd probably get a sedan (which you have).

Watch this and see if you appreciate the review of the Automatic transmission. Everyday Driver 370z vs. 350z vs. 300zx

Well, I wrote twice to the so-called online salesperson at Wayzata Nissan, once to ask to schedule an appointment to test drive cars today (or whether I even needed an appointment), and one to ask for his best price on either of the two 370Z cars they presently have for sale for a cash sale without a trade in (I thought that would get his attention). I got a canned response, saying I would hear in 4 business hours, as he was busy working on my request for a quote and request for information.

Never heard another thing.

I guess they aren't really in the car selling business or they've sold their quota for the month.

I'm going to catch up on some bookwork, make dog food (yes, I cook food for my dog), color my hair, and maybe start reading one of the books I have sitting here, ready to read.

I'm real disappointed. But I've learned that if it's destined to happen, it'll happen. If not . . . ~shrugs~

If I ignored my customers like this, I wouldn't be in business for long.
Mitz

[QUOTE=Mt Tam I am;679388]

Wow. Loved the video. Full of great information, and shows you the same car driven by two different folks can elicit a very different response.

Makes me excited to drive the 370z, and almost glad I waited instead of jumping on before the 370z. Not interested in getting the 300, even though I loved that car. It rusted like crazy in Minnesota winters (I drove it year round), and it started having leaky fuel injectors at around 65,000 miles, and was annoying as hell, but would have cost too much money to fix. The leather seat also split.

I want a new car.

Again, thanks for the enlightening and very fun video.

MitzMN

Alas, "he" is really a "she," and I'm not going up today after all. No response to my request for a cash price/no trade in quote or a request for a test drive.

Guess they are not really in the car selling business. Not sure I want to do business with someone that doesn't really care about having my business. Disappointed, not going up today, but not giving up.

Mitz

Sometimes you have to just show up in person. But yeah, that's lousy of them.

[QUOTE=MitzMN;681223]Thank you. I liked the comparisons and felt they really knew the 300. I saw their review of the automatic transmission. Did this sway you towards manual?
As much as I loved my old car, there is no substitute for a 15+ year newer car. Compared to our youth, now that we are old, the 370 seems inexpensive. Enjoy your investment in yourself.

I did it!
 

Parked in my garage is my (new to me) 2009 Nissan 370z, 6-speed, Sports package, Touring, navigation system, with 4,800 miles (300 of which I put on it today).

And it's RED!!!

I'm thrilled. I even washed her to get the bugs off her before I put her to bed. After a 12-hour driving day for me, half of it in my new Z, I was exhausted, but couldn't put her to bed with all those bugs on her. I'm exhausted but THRILLED!

Congrats! When's the party? I can come over and help detail your car!

Why'd you get that awful color?

Congratulations! I've read this particular threat with interest. Glad to hear it all worked out for you. You'll find that things get a little bit more fun now when you step into the garage and find this gem sitting there waiting for you. Those trips to wherever aren't so boring any longer. Enjoy!

Help detailing?
 

Need my address?

When's the party? Every time I drive that beauty!!

Thanks for the congrats. I'm really excited -- until the snow flies and I have to park her. But until then, watch out!

Is there another color??? (just kidding)

I'm a red kinda girl.

I do a fair amount of driving for my job on freeways and county roads. I'm looking forward to arriving at those jobs, and, after a long day, relishing the fact that I get to park myself in the most gorgeous car in the lot on the drive home. Ahhhh.

[QUOTE=Mt Tam I am;681272]Hey, we now have identical cars.

I'm having a wee bit of trouble getting used to the synchorev, which I was so excited about.

I take it you cannot delay putting the car into the next gear or it goes crazy. I've got it (almost) handled on the upshift, which was never calling for a delay, but can't get the hang yet of the downshift. I think it's a holdover habit from previous driving and trying to avoid what the upshift now takes care off -- getting that huge rev out of the engine. Maybe it just takes a little time and practice.

Congrats on the new (used) Z! I hope you got a great deal.

I think you'll appreciate the Touring upgrades, especially if you do a lot of driving.

Because silver is the most boring color... :ugh2:
I like the way you think. Hopefully, we'll meet soon at a Z gathering.

Wings and Wheels in Osceola, WI is coming up on Sept 11th. If you need details, let me know. The group meets at a Perkins off I-35 and Co Rd D or E up north of Roseville. We take the back way into Osceola.

nice job getting the car. Put some miles on it, enjoy it, wash it, love it.

I feel like it was a good deal, since it was very, very close to new, has all the bells and whistles, has the lighted Z on the base when you open the door, has the floor mats, the carpeted trunk, every option possible with the touring and nav. He even put a European fog light in the back, below the back bumper, that I have to try to get hooked up. They don't yet make a connection for it.

$30,000.

The sticker said $40,695 (I'm sure he didn't pay sticker) and it's got less than 5,000 miles on it. So a 25% cut off sticker was, I felt, a good price.

It is pristine.

He threw in a car cover and a sunshade for the windshield.

Thanks, Dave! I'll keep that in mind.

Mitz

[QUOTE=MitzMN;704546]We do have identical cars only you got the red I truly wanted, but was afraid to get, because of the added visibility to the police.
RE: SRM. Leaving the dealership I too remember trying to sync the engine only to have the SRM do the same thing. You will get the hang of it so do not worry. If you really can not stand it, push and hold the button right and above stick shift for about one second to turn it off. You know that it is off when the S that looks like a five, next to digital gear read out, goes out. I remember thinking, again leaving dealership with my new car, I bought a six speed but the salesman must have sold me a five speed because of that S that looks like a five.
Congratulations. You are going to love this car.

Is that an order? ~crisp salute~

Put on 300 miles yesterday, washed it yesterday, loved it even before I got it.

I'm happy today. And I'm off to beautiful northern Minnesota for the long weekend. See y'all next week. I'll get some pictures taken then. I gotta dash now.

[QUOTE=Mt Tam I am;704671]
Yep, I'm going to have to practice. Whoa is me -- NOT!

I figured that "S" was for the synchorev. Once I get the hang of it, it will be great. I was used to putting in the clutch on the way to a stop sign from third or fourth and *maybe* going through second on the way to a stop. I take it that's a no-no now.

Practice, practice, practice.

I'm really outta here now to the lake. Have a terrific weekend.

Mitz

I drive an automatic :), but I would think you would hold the clutch in while slowing down and shift into first after you stop?

Here's some threads on others that skip on downshifts:
http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...skip-gear.html
http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...gears-srm.html

[QUOTE=MitzMN;704680]If you are not going to run through the gears downshifting, like I do, then put it into Neutral and clutch out to avoid SRM engine revving.

Off topic: I bought and applied Klasse acrylic 3 in 1 to my car and it looks good and cleans easily, especially bugs, even tree sap. My buddy and I then applied it to his laser red Mustang. I am jealous. It looks so good on red, I hope you try it, or something similar.

Although you can hold in the clutch and coast to a stop, you lose the braking force of your transmission. If you downshift and hold the clutch in, the SRM will rev suddenly. The car is assuming you wanted to go into gear sooner rather than later. This is unique to 370Z's.

I'd say that's a good deal!