This was my previous ride

MY1STZ · 10-13-2010, 12:28 PM

I've always wanted one since I was 7 years old. I finally bought one but kept it for 3 yrs. Got rid of it for re-occuring issues that GM has fixed, updated, new TSB's and just never had a permanent fix for. If I get another one it will be a 68-72 Roadster.

ImportConvert · 10-13-2010, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MY1STZ

I've always wanted one since I was 7 years old. I finally bought one but kept it for 3 yrs. Got rid of it for re-occuring issues that GM has fixed, updated, new TSB's and just never had a permanent fix for. If I get another one it will be a 68-72 Roadster.

What year is it? It always takes GM a few years to "get it right". The new C6 is a lot better than the older one. Still the QC leaves a lot to be desired on a car of that price. That being said, all cars have flaws. I couldn't find a new 370Z on either car lot I went to that wasn't scratched. They have junk paint or Nissan dealerships like to kick their cars. They overheat. Etc.

It seems that under 100K, you just pick your poison, and I can't afford more than 100K on a car, so I compromise along with you.

That beign said, I love white. Owned a black car, silver car, red car, dark green car, and if anyone still made a dark green car, it would be my favorite, but noone does.

ProfessorDave · 10-13-2010, 12:45 PM

Pretty car! Too bad it gave you so many headaches.

kenchan · 10-13-2010, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

Pretty car! Too bad it gave you so many headaches.

my R53 did this to me too...

ProfessorDave · 10-13-2010, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

my R53 did this to me too...

Same with my R50! $3k in repairs in 10 months before I dumped it.

Do you hate/love cars?!!

MY1STZ · 10-13-2010, 03:40 PM

It was an 05. I was looking to buy an 08, 09 or a 2010 before I decided to get a Z and noticed that a lot of the issues I had with my 05 still existed with the new models. I've gotten just so tired of not being able to drive the car when I wanted to, always have to take it in to the Dealer just got old real fast.

I like White because its different from the basic cliche Red, Black,Yellow and Blue that you see here in the Northwest. My Z is the Pearl White and I love it.

christian370z · 10-13-2010, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MY1STZ

It was an 05. I was looking to buy an 08, 09 or a 2010 before I decided to get a Z and noticed that a lot of the issues I had with my 05 still existed with the new models. I've gotten just so tired of not being able to drive the car when I wanted to, always have to take it in to the Dealer just got old real fast.

It certainly looks great! What kind of issues did you have trouble with?

NewlyIMPORTed · 10-13-2010, 06:01 PM

yeah nice car but you will like the 370 a lot better

VCuomo · 10-13-2010, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MY1STZ

...If I get another one it will be a 68-72 Roadster.

If you do, be prepared to spend lots of time and money on constant repairs and tweaks (I own a '72 and '73, both coupes).

cossie1600 · 10-13-2010, 11:09 PM

I had a tranny/rear diff/wheel bearings redone. Also I had an electrical problem.

MY1STZ · 10-13-2010, 11:50 PM

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I had a tranny/rear diff/wheel bearings redone. Also I had an electrical problem.

My rear diff clutch was rebuilt 3 times and the last time it was rebuilt is when I got rid of it. My BCM replaced 2 times.

ProfessorDave · 10-14-2010, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MY1STZ

I like White because its different from the basic cliche Red, Black,Yellow and Blue that you see here in the Northwest. My Z is the Pearl White and I love it.

Pearl White is obviously the best color. You won't hear any arguments from anyone on this forum about that.

cossie1600 · 10-14-2010, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by MY1STZ

My rear diff clutch was rebuilt 3 times and the last time it was rebuilt is when I got rid of it. My BCM replaced 2 times.

GM is stupid too. Rather than replacing the entire unit with a rebuilt, they have the hacks at the dealer to rebuild it. I lost my car with an electrical problem for a full month. My stability control used to kick in and slam the car to the right whenever it wants to. I had the GMPP warranty, which saved me a few bucks. Also at the time, 19" race tires were expensive. I traded it in for a Prius and RX-8. Of course the RX-8 didn't do anything for me, I ended up back in a 370.

As much as I hate GM, I can tell you Nissan service are worse!

When the Corvette was down, they gave me a Cobalt to drive. The thing was a piece of crap. Heck, it was so bad my puppy poop in there 3 times! She never did it in any of my other cars.

ProfessorDave · 10-14-2010, 08:19 AM

Oh sure, blame the dog! (smart puppy)

Modshack · 10-14-2010, 11:46 AM

BTDT! Mine was an '08, White on Red. Fun car for the year and a half that I owned it, but don't miss it at all.

Just before it left for Texas:

10-13-2010, 12:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
MY1STZ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Washington State Posts: 95 Drives: 2009 370Z W 7Spauto Rep Power: 14	This was my previous ride I've always wanted one since I was 7 years old. I finally bought one but kept it for 3 yrs. Got rid of it for re-occuring issues that GM has fixed, updated, new TSB's and just never had a permanent fix for. If I get another one it will be a 68-72 Roadster.

10-13-2010, 12:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 18	Pretty car! Too bad it gave you so many headaches. __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

10-13-2010, 06:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
NewlyIMPORTed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,109 Drives: 11 STI Sedan Rep Power: 17	yeah nice car but you will like the 370 a lot better __________________ 2011 WRX STICobb Accessport, Nameless Performance exhaust, COBB SF Intake, COBB downpipe, 20% tint, Work Emotion XD9's

10-14-2010, 08:19 AM	#14 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 18	Oh sure, blame the dog! (smart puppy) __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

10-14-2010, 11:46 AM	#15 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	BTDT! Mine was an '08, White on Red. Fun car for the year and a half that I owned it, but don't miss it at all. Just before it left for Texas: __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

10-13-2010, 03:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
MY1STZ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Washington State Posts: 95 Drives: 2009 370Z W 7Spauto Rep Power: 14	It was an 05. I was looking to buy an 08, 09 or a 2010 before I decided to get a Z and noticed that a lot of the issues I had with my 05 still existed with the new models. I've gotten just so tired of not being able to drive the car when I wanted to, always have to take it in to the Dealer just got old real fast. I like White because its different from the basic cliche Red, Black,Yellow and Blue that you see here in the Northwest. My Z is the Pearl White and I love it.

10-13-2010, 11:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	I had a tranny/rear diff/wheel bearings redone. Also I had an electrical problem.

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