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Zxces50 11-05-2010 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT (Post 792333)
Even though there's many threads (too many to count at times) about the "flaws" and "misgivings" about this car, I would definitely buy again.

Every day I see threads posted about how this car has the worst oil burning engine ever, how the ECU is bad, how the paint is terrible, how the road noise is unacceptable, the famous hatch opening issue, how almost every other sports car has better performance and re-sale value...... and on and on and on.
Yes, I would still buy. I've had absolutely no problems with mine. The performance is all I expected and more. And, the most important part, I've had a great time in mine. So to all those nay-sayers out there that enjoy bashing and trashing this car.... at least I'm convinced it's a very good if not great car for the money I've spent.

(flame away or rep-point me if you agree)


Absolutely would buy it again- daily driver (except winter) ~ 22 K miles- 2years & tracked- never had any problems - all is what I expect from this car

ImportConvert 11-05-2010 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 797419)
why wait? :icon17:

I'm 24. I wasn't born rich. A downpayment needs to be saved, lol.

ImportConvert 11-05-2010 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 797338)
I heard that mint chocolate chip buyers are happier than rocky road buyers. :rolleyes:

Support your claim with data?

Would you buy again? - Corvette Forum

Looks to me like 20% more Z06 owners would buy again than 370Z owners. At least, based on polls posted on similar websites dedicated to the respective vehicles. Far from conclusive, yes, but it is an equal comparison.

wilsonp 11-05-2010 05:11 PM

Excellent G37 picture, I would consider a G37x if I could get over having a back seat... and it is a little slow :D

Montez 11-05-2010 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknick (Post 794900)
But you already have a Zed so why would you test the waters?

Thats if something happened to it and I had to get a new car.

jakoye 11-05-2010 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 798030)
Support your claim with data?

Would you buy again? - Corvette Forum

Looks to me like 20% more Z06 owners would buy again than 370Z owners. At least, based on polls posted on similar websites dedicated to the respective vehicles. Far from conclusive, yes, but it is an equal comparison.

Apparently, the guys in this forum love cake more than anything.

ImportConvert 11-05-2010 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jakoye (Post 798056)
Apparently, the guys in this forum love cake more than anything.

So I need to buy a Z06 and some cake, and I will have attained Nirvana.

jakoye 11-05-2010 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 798030)
Support your claim with data?

Would you buy again? - Corvette Forum

Looks to me like 20% more Z06 owners would buy again than 370Z owners. At least, based on polls posted on similar websites dedicated to the respective vehicles. Far from conclusive, yes, but it is an equal comparison.

Well, there's 16 "wouldn't buy again" votes in the poll here currently for people who wouldn't buy a Z again. I could only find 9 "No" posts, and here they are summarized:

No, I wouldn't buy a Z again because:

Zolfix: I like variety

m4a1mustang: I like variety

Red_Zed: I want a back seat

Rui Z: I'd buy a 2012 Miata

c41006: variety

HOOPZ: "Nissan Corporate customer service"

spitfire9200: oil consumption, premature brake wear, noisy/annoying
clutch/transmission, grinding 2nd & 6th gears, clutch slave cylinder and Nissan
Consumer Affairs sucks

puckshaw: I like variety and not enough power

Mazaki: I grew, Z stayed the same size

Lots of guys lookin' for variety. So maybe Z owners are more "free spirits" than the Corvette guys (or just playahs!)! :)

m4a1mustang 11-05-2010 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 798030)
Support your claim with data?

Would you buy again? - Corvette Forum

Looks to me like 20% more Z06 owners would buy again than 370Z owners. At least, based on polls posted on similar websites dedicated to the respective vehicles. Far from conclusive, yes, but it is an equal comparison.

Unless they have a cake option you can't compare the polls. Seriously.

wilsonp 11-05-2010 09:53 PM

They have a cake option with one taker...

Brazilbro 11-05-2010 11:52 PM

I'd put the check towards a GT-R. I'm just waiting till the 2012's come out then I'll pick up an 09 for 50k

Majestik 11-06-2010 06:25 AM

I wrote mine off and DID buy again.. :)

KaienZ34 11-06-2010 08:19 AM

I would for sure buy again. After owning 6MT and 7AT both tour/sport the only thing i would bo different i'd get a blk nismo. No wheel upgrade, no bodykit, just shave the nissan emblems tint the windows and Hd and tail lights, space and powder coat blk the wheels. O and a little TT kit. :tiphat:

ImportConvert 11-06-2010 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Brazilbro (Post 798465)
I'd put the check towards a GT-R. I'm just waiting till the 2012's come out then I'll pick up an 09 for 50k

I like the GT-R's, and would do the same if not for the transmission. I was thinking about doing just this until I read about the long-term test car that one of the mags had. Their only complaint was that the transmission had become slightly balky...but not bad, really not bad.

Something like that. Either way, for the cost of that transmission, ANY! problem is scary. Besides, you can bet you will have no warranty as pretty much everyone is bound to turn VDC off sooner or later.

Ghost 11-06-2010 07:05 PM

I really like this car.
In the past 6 months I have gone through 3 cars and 370 is my 4th one and I think I found 'the one'

Red__Zed 11-06-2010 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 798687)
I like the GT-R's, and would do the same if not for the transmission. I was thinking about doing just this until I read about the long-term test car that one of the mags had. Their only complaint was that the transmission had become slightly balky...but not bad, really not bad.

Something like that. Either way, for the cost of that transmission, ANY! problem is scary. Besides, you can bet you will have no warranty as pretty much everyone is bound to turn VDC off sooner or later.

seriously. With the trans issues, I'm surprised people still want to buy GTRs at all.

Ghost 11-06-2010 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 798687)
I like the GT-R's, and would do the same if not for the transmission. I was thinking about doing just this until I read about the long-term test car that one of the mags had. Their only complaint was that the transmission had become slightly balky...but not bad, really not bad.

Something like that. Either way, for the cost of that transmission, ANY! problem is scary. Besides, you can bet you will have no warranty as pretty much everyone is bound to turn VDC off sooner or later.

While I agree with your point about any issue on the trans is scary, for it will cost you an arm and a leg; however, I do not agree with you suggesting GTR's trans is fragile. I personally know few guys who beat the living crap out of their GTR and they've been very reliable cars.

At the same time, maintenance on GTRs in 4 times the cost of 370s.
This is what turns me off. The maintenance costs and any person waiting for the GTR prices to drop so they can afford one will have a very unpleasant surprise waiting for them. Trans + both diff fluid flush will run you $2000. Brakes $4000 +
Tires $1600 + and these cars eat tires because of their weight.
Oil changes are $135 cheapest.
on and on

So once again, anyone waiting for GTR prices to drop, don't overlook the maintenance costs.

And if something breaks engine component/trans, repairs will be in $10,000s

spearfish25 11-06-2010 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghost (Post 799228)
While I agree with your point about any issue on the trans is scary, for it will cost you an arm and a leg; however, I do not agree with you suggesting GTR's trans is fragile. I personally know few guys who beat the living crap out of their GTR and they've been very reliable cars.

At the same time, maintenance on GTRs in 4 times the cost of 370s.
This is what turns me off. The maintenance costs and any person waiting for the GTR prices to drop so they can afford one will have a very unpleasant surprise waiting for them. Trans + both diff fluid flush will run you $2000. Brakes $4000 +
Tires $1600 + and these cars eat tires because of their weight.
Oil changes are $135 cheapest.
on and on

So once again, anyone waiting for GTR prices to drop, don't overlook the maintenance costs.

And if something breaks engine component/trans, repairs will be in $10,000s

People just need to learn how to do stuff on their own. All those things are very easy to service with some jack stands and a basic set of tools.

Ghost 11-06-2010 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25 (Post 799356)
People just need to learn how to do stuff on their own. All those things are very easy to service with some jack stands and a basic set of tools.

You're absolutely right, but to be honest even if you DIY, just the brake hardware alone will run you $3000+ and thats aftermarket. factory is nearly $9000.

Trans and both Diff fluids will run you $1300.

I know this because I help out my buddies with their GTR all the time.

Call it GTR TAX, everything for that car is 4 times as much as a 370.

Mazaki 11-07-2010 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 797414)
yah, never mind the guy though. :tup:

>>implying I don't know I'm ugly

It's all good, that's probably why I wanted a flashy car in the first place. XD

IDZRVIT 11-07-2010 03:22 PM

I did. Traded '09 coupe for '10 roadster.


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