Would you buy again?

Endgame · 11-03-2010, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by puckshaw

I voted no for a couple reasons. I love everything about the Z except the engine. I'm getting really frustrated with how hard it is to squeeze power out of it. It's weird seeing people get excited about $700 mods that barely make any power. Just seems like I might be better off with a different platform next time around. That being said, I can't think of a single car anywhere close to the price range that I'd replace it with. There are so many things I love about it that I just can't find in anything else.

The other reason I said no is like others mentioned: I just would want to change it up.

Try modding an RX8.. I remember envying the Z guys who could spend $500 to $1000 dollars and get 10, 15, 20, HP gains out of their mods. I would have spend $1500 on the 8 for many of the same $700 mods for the Z that gain that power.

Some have scoffed at the Z's gains per dollar, comparing them to the Stang's. Can't do that. That Stang is a different animal at five liters and and an 8 cylinder. It seems the NA import engines are all highly tuned already and not much can be had by way of NA mods (M3, GT3, Cayman is the same). That puts the Z in pretty good company. The gains per dollar make me appreciate the car even more!!

Like you, I would not consider actually buying any other car in this price range; I would need to move up a couple price ranges.

6MT · 11-03-2010, 04:05 PM

Good thread .... good thread.

wilsonp · 11-03-2010, 04:49 PM

Like some others, if the Cayman S PDK was a little older so used models were more affordable, I would probably consider it.

And if you think Z power is expensive, try NSX power

ImportConvert · 11-03-2010, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by wilsonp

Like some others, if the Cayman S PDK was a little older so used models were more affordable, I would probably consider it.

And if you think Z power is expensive, try NSX power

The NSX was awesome for its time. I REALLY! wish Honda/Acura had kept the driveline up with the times and kept the car. It still looks good, even without a re-vamp.

SoCal 370Z · 11-03-2010, 11:25 PM

I'd do a ModShack as life is too short. Next desired vehicle: Lotus Evora.

import111 · 11-03-2010, 10:43 PM

I voted undecided. It would be between the Evo X MR and the 370Z. I am having major back issues and it hurts to shift sometimes. With an Evo X MR the twin clutch paddle shift would make driving less painful and it would be just as good a car around a race track...just not as good looking.

chuckd05 · 11-03-2010, 11:40 PM

I kept my G35 5 years which will probably be the longest I keep a personal " toy " car... I had an integra first for 2 years, s2000 for 2, totaled it, and got another one ( so I was in the exact situation with the S and got another ! ) kept the new S for 1 year than traded it for the G35 Coupe when it came out, rocked it for 5 years and traded up for the 370z but I can honestly say now, after replacing my g35 motor at 105k after it ate oil its whole life, and now my Z eating oil not being the most reliable thing at 10k, If I got a check tomorrow I would prob go straight for a CPO 335xi ... AWD with a stock turbo and a warranty to 100k....

sad but true . also it would me a much more practical vehicle for New York being AWD and with 4 doors and a backseat.

I love my Z but Nissan in general has lost some points with me in the last few years. Awesome value on their vehicles though as long as they stay reliable.

But I voted undecided because I def am a fan of nissan designs and cars but the reliablility issues have me weary at this momment, but I think before my time is up on this planet I will own another Nissan... Especially a Z with a stock turbo if it comes with a new car warranty, lmao!

Mazaki · 11-03-2010, 11:54 PM

My answer is no, sadly. After buying the Z, I soon didn't fit in it. I had grown a couple of inches, and gained some weight.

So now, the Z is gone, and I'm in a G37. So far, I like it much better. Less harsh, more classy, pratically the same power and tranny, striking looks: everything I wanted from the Z.

I want a Z · 11-05-2010, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Mazaki

My answer is no, sadly. After buying the Z, I soon didn't fit in it. I had grown a couple of inches, and gained some weight.

So now, the Z is gone, and I'm in a G37. So far, I like it much better. Less harsh, more classy, pratically the same power and tranny, striking looks: everything I wanted from the Z.

Great picture, the G37 looks really nice there

kenchan · 11-05-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by I want a Z

Great picture, the G37 looks really nice there

yah, never mind the guy though.

Mazaki · 11-07-2010, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, never mind the guy though.

>>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

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

KillerBee370 · 11-04-2010, 12:04 AM

yup!

Z_you_Later · 11-04-2010, 01:41 AM

I love my Z and the interior of the touring in a sports car like this is awesome. It's fun, a little luxury feeling especially with the Navi and I could fix it up .. Most definitely would buy it again .. and some new JDM goodies

sonic370 · 11-04-2010, 07:25 AM

i may buy again not sure. depends on what the new models look like in a couple of years. and how much more hp they get. i don't think they can improve on the auto much which is what i drive,but the mt needs a major upgrade...

all cars have issues and imho most but not all are 100% owner related....

but a stang or camaro noway... im to use to no back seat,no one ask for rides..... it will either be another z or (cover your eyes) a corvette low mileage c6..

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11-03-2010, 04:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1792	Good thread .... good thread. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

11-03-2010, 04:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 18	Like some others, if the Cayman S PDK was a little older so used models were more affordable, I would probably consider it. And if you think Z power is expensive, try NSX power __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

11-03-2010, 11:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 35	I'd do a ModShack as life is too short. Next desired vehicle: Lotus Evora. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

11-03-2010, 11:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 21	I kept my G35 5 years which will probably be the longest I keep a personal " toy " car... I had an integra first for 2 years, s2000 for 2, totaled it, and got another one ( so I was in the exact situation with the S and got another ! ) kept the new S for 1 year than traded it for the G35 Coupe when it came out, rocked it for 5 years and traded up for the 370z but I can honestly say now, after replacing my g35 motor at 105k after it ate oil its whole life, and now my Z eating oil not being the most reliable thing at 10k, If I got a check tomorrow I would prob go straight for a CPO 335xi ... AWD with a stock turbo and a warranty to 100k.... sad but true . also it would me a much more practical vehicle for New York being AWD and with 4 doors and a backseat. I love my Z but Nissan in general has lost some points with me in the last few years. Awesome value on their vehicles though as long as they stay reliable. But I voted undecided because I def am a fan of nissan designs and cars but the reliablility issues have me weary at this momment, but I think before my time is up on this planet I will own another Nissan... Especially a Z with a stock turbo if it comes with a new car warranty, lmao! __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-) Last edited by chuckd05; 11-03-2010 at 11:45 PM.

11-03-2010, 10:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
import111 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ. Posts: 622 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 193	I voted undecided. It would be between the Evo X MR and the 370Z. I am having major back issues and it hurts to shift sometimes. With an Evo X MR the twin clutch paddle shift would make driving less painful and it would be just as good a car around a race track...just not as good looking.

11-03-2010, 11:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mazaki Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 37 Drives: 2010 Infiniti G37S Rep Power: 17	My answer is no, sadly. After buying the Z, I soon didn't fit in it. I had grown a couple of inches, and gained some weight. So now, the Z is gone, and I'm in a G37. So far, I like it much better. Less harsh, more classy, pratically the same power and tranny, striking looks: everything I wanted from the Z. __________________ 2010 Infiniti G37S 7AT: Black Obsidian, Charcoal and Washi, Navigation & Premium, V-LEDs & V-HIDs 6000K, Fujita SRI, Black Betty Grounding Wires

11-05-2010, 05:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 18	Excellent G37 picture, I would consider a G37x if I could get over having a back seat... and it is a little slow __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

11-04-2010, 12:04 AM	#13 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 53 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 323	yup!

11-04-2010, 01:41 AM	#14 (permalink)
Z_you_Later Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: L.A. BABY !! 323 area Posts: 183 Drives: 09 370z Mag Blk MT6 Rep Power: 18	I love my Z and the interior of the touring in a sports car like this is awesome. It's fun, a little luxury feeling especially with the Navi and I could fix it up .. Most definitely would buy it again .. and some new JDM goodies __________________ Mag Blk 09 6 MT Touring + Navi / Color Matched Door Handles / Custom Injen CBE / Swift Spec R Springs / Rear Nismo Conversion Debadged / Sunline Front Lip + Sideskirts / Tinted (front to back) / Black Nismo Plate / Nismo Neck Pillows / White LED Kickplates / GTR Button / Evo-R CF Pillars + More Mods to COME ...

11-04-2010, 07:25 AM	#15 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 20	i may buy again not sure. depends on what the new models look like in a couple of years. and how much more hp they get. i don't think they can improve on the auto much which is what i drive,but the mt needs a major upgrade... all cars have issues and imho most but not all are 100% owner related.... but a stang or camaro noway... im to use to no back seat,no one ask for rides..... it will either be another z or (cover your eyes) a corvette low mileage c6..