Considering buying 370z.

m4a1mustang · 11-10-2010, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by chuckd05

got a little carried away but I litteraly just looked over 100s of his posts and they all come across as him being an arrogant know it all who loves to talk about his old trans am that he traded in for a classier g20 and that he is confortbale with money ... why do i know or care ? Im not sure, but I do, and it bothers me... LMAO

Welcome to the club.

jakoye · 11-10-2010, 01:22 PM

Awww, you guys are too hard on him. He's just young and a bit immature (I think he said he's 25). I'm sure you weren't "all grown up" at that age either.

Besides, I think a little controversy is more interesting on a forum than just one big circle jerk.

ImportConvert · 11-10-2010, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jakoye

Awww, you guys are too hard on him. He's just young and a bit immature (I think he said he's 25). I'm sure you weren't "all grown up" at that age either.

Besides, I think a little controversy is more interesting on a forum than just one big circle jerk.

24, and of course I have some growing to do. I think if any of you/or myself were done "growing" at age 24, it would be a sad story. Of course, I acknowledge that I have some room to go and improving to do.

Enjoy your Z, and revel in the fact that my G20 is being a pain in the *** and breaking more than any American car I have owned thus-far except for the WS6. They are currently tied for POS factor right now. I have lost all faith in Japanese cars of the early 2000's era. Poor workmanship and materials abound.

Rui Z · 11-10-2010, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by chuckd05

got a little carried away but I litteraly just looked over 100s of his posts and they all come across as him being an arrogant know it all who loves to talk about his old trans am that he traded in for a classier g20 and that he is confortbale with money ... why do i know or care ? Im not sure, but I do, and it bothers me... LMAO

Rep given....we shall all bow down to the omnipotent WS6

ImportConvert · 11-10-2010, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rui Z

Rep given....we shall all bow down to the omnipotent WS6

Plenty of FI and full bolt-on 350's did, as did the new Camaro SS. I never got a shot at a 370 though. Sold before I had the chance.

GZ3 · 11-10-2010, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuckd05

got a little carried away but I litteraly just looked over 100s of his posts and they all come across as him being an arrogant know it all who loves to talk about his old trans am that he traded in for a classier g20 and that he is confortbale with money ... why do i know or care ? Im not sure, but I do, and it bothers me... LMAO

+1

m4a1mustang · 11-10-2010, 01:23 PM

Hey, I'm 25 and mature. Except for in the premium section, of course.

KainZ · 11-10-2010, 02:01 PM

Rep given, a well thought out post. I didn't go through all the posts like you did, but I was getting the same vibe, I'm 24 and my bestfriends very similar in nature to this guy always going on about his Honda Civic Si like there's nothing else in the world that can match it with his FI Turbo kit that he had installed and a good tune.

Although in his defense he did get printed/pictured/featured in a magazine for his car apparently it's the top speed a Civic Si can do with what he has. I only fear he's going to blow his engine to kingdom-come as he has all stock engine parts on it and I don't think it's meant to handle that much power/torque.

Any who, great post, good points and a little pot stirring isn't all bad, as long as it's not trolling.

370zsport09 · 11-10-2010, 03:01 PM

And everyone knows KITT "The one and only TRANS AM that wuz BADAZZ"

lamboworld · 11-10-2010, 02:26 PM

Thanks for all of the replies. I am difidently going to test drive one. I am not really concerned about how fast it will go around the track because I will probably never track it. I am most concerned with any known problems that the 370Z might have.

Does the 370Z take any special oil. My M only drank 10W 60 and it was $12 a quart.

The early model 350Z had tranny and clutch problems. I know because I had 2 of them replaced under warranty. Does the 370Z have any of those problems?

spearfish25 · 11-10-2010, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by lamboworld

Does the 370Z take any special oil. My M only drank 10W 60 and it was $12 a quart.

Don't open this can of worms. Nissan RECOMMENDS Nissan Ester Oil (NEO). Innumerable people on this site have plenty of miles using other oils to prove that NEO is NOT mandatory. Just use a good synthetic after break-in.

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Originally Posted by lamboworld

The early model 350Z had tranny and clutch problems. I know because I had 2 of them replaced under warranty. Does the 370Z have any of those problems?

You'll be just fine. Nothing that's widespread or worth changing your mind over.

ProfessorDave · 11-10-2010, 02:35 PM

(m4a1 - there is something weird on the hood of your late Z!)

I've had the Z for 4 months now, and I grow more impressed by it as I get comfortable with it. It's fast, nimble, reasonably comfortable. I've never driven an M3, but hear only great things from owners (until the warranty runs out and repairs set in).

370zsport09 · 11-10-2010, 03:09 PM

2011 Chevy Corvette Coupe 1LT MSRP $48,950 6.2L V8

? $10,000 more is not costs about??? NISMO is still cheaper by about 8 Grand........... plus lets just say you got 3.0 APR for 5 yrs would be $11,500 not included taxes and tags.....plus insurance will be just a tad bit more....just my 2centz

I would use the $11,000 and buy a Daily Driver or just MOD the S*** outta the Z

Mag350Z · 11-10-2010, 03:17 PM

I have 0% financing on a 2010 for 72 months. A touring Z with Sport package is over 40K and the insurance for the Vette is 7 more dollars a year than my 350 was...just my two cents ..also paid 44K, not 48.
Maintenance costs however are higher.

ImportConvert · 11-10-2010, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zsport09

2011 Chevy Corvette Coupe 1LT MSRP $48,950 6.2L V8

? $10,000 more is not costs about??? NISMO is still cheaper by about 8 Grand........... plus lets just say you got 3.0 APR for 5 yrs would be $11,500 not included taxes and tags.....plus insurance will be just a tad bit more....just my 2centz

I would use the $11,000 and buy a Daily Driver or just MOD the S*** outta the Z

You could buy a 1LT for probably around 43K if you felt like it, +TTL of course.

You can get a new Grand Sport for around 47K.

MSRP's on a corvette are a joke. You pay the dealer $1-2K over dealer-cost (about 12% below MSRP) and they are happy to deal.

11-10-2010, 01:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
jakoye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 257 Drives: 06 Mustang GT Rep Power: 17	Awww, you guys are too hard on him. He's just young and a bit immature (I think he said he's 25). I'm sure you weren't "all grown up" at that age either. Besides, I think a little controversy is more interesting on a forum than just one big circle jerk. __________________ Better to reign in Hell, than serve in Heaven.

11-10-2010, 01:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Hey, I'm 25 and mature. Except for in the premium section, of course. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

11-10-2010, 02:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 20	(m4a1 - there is something weird on the hood of your late Z!) I've had the Z for 4 months now, and I grow more impressed by it as I get comfortable with it. It's fast, nimble, reasonably comfortable. I've never driven an M3, but hear only great things from owners (until the warranty runs out and repairs set in). __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

11-10-2010, 03:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
370zsport09 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: san antonio Posts: 195 Drives: 2011 Tacoma SR5 Rep Power: 16	2011 Chevy Corvette Coupe 1LT MSRP $48,950 6.2L V8 ? $10,000 more is not costs about??? NISMO is still cheaper by about 8 Grand........... plus lets just say you got 3.0 APR for 5 yrs would be $11,500 not included taxes and tags.....plus insurance will be just a tad bit more....just my 2centz I would use the $11,000 and buy a Daily Driver or just MOD the S*** outta the Z Last edited by 370zsport09; 11-10-2010 at 03:13 PM.

11-10-2010, 03:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
Mag350Z Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 95 Drives: 2011 GS Corvette Rep Power: 16	I have 0% financing on a 2010 for 72 months. A touring Z with Sport package is over 40K and the insurance for the Vette is 7 more dollars a year than my 350 was...just my two cents ..also paid 44K, not 48. Maintenance costs however are higher. Last edited by Mag350Z; 11-10-2010 at 03:27 PM.

11-10-2010, 02:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
KainZ Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 24 Drives: TBD Rep Power: 15	Rep given, a well thought out post. I didn't go through all the posts like you did, but I was getting the same vibe, I'm 24 and my bestfriends very similar in nature to this guy always going on about his Honda Civic Si like there's nothing else in the world that can match it with his FI Turbo kit that he had installed and a good tune. Although in his defense he did get printed/pictured/featured in a magazine for his car apparently it's the top speed a Civic Si can do with what he has. I only fear he's going to blow his engine to kingdom-come as he has all stock engine parts on it and I don't think it's meant to handle that much power/torque. Any who, great post, good points and a little pot stirring isn't all bad, as long as it's not trolling.

11-10-2010, 02:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
lamboworld Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NC Posts: 15 Drives: 2009 BMW Z4 35i DCT Rep Power: 15	Thanks for all of the replies. I am difidently going to test drive one. I am not really concerned about how fast it will go around the track because I will probably never track it. I am most concerned with any known problems that the 370Z might have. Does the 370Z take any special oil. My M only drank 10W 60 and it was $12 a quart. The early model 350Z had tranny and clutch problems. I know because I had 2 of them replaced under warranty. Does the 370Z have any of those problems?

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