Another Z goes down..:(

kgreen · 12-21-2010, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mick

i like the z a lot but, suppose something happens to it, i definitely would go for a different car

thats what im thinking but i dont know what else i like..the only thing about the Z that gets me is the 2 seats. I really like the lexus isf but i would get used so i need to think about it

LuckyJinx · 12-21-2010, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kgreen

thanks guys for the concern! only u guys know how Z relationship feels haha. so any ideas on what i should get next? another Z or what? no mustang for the record haha but open to other ideas..wouldnt mind having another 4 seater though

Id still choose a z over the camaro or the mustang any day.

kgreen · 12-21-2010, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by LuckyJinx

Id still choose a z over the camaro or the mustang any day.

me too...strongly dislike camaros and mustangs..just not for me

Jeffblue · 12-21-2010, 09:51 PM

the guy as going so fast you couldn't just floor it to get out of the way?

kgreen · 12-21-2010, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

the guy as going so fast you couldn't just floor it to get out of the way?

had i seen him earlier thats exactly what i would done..dropped into 3rd and weeee! but it really was too late unfortunately...dont expect that at 5am..probably was drunk

Waiz · 12-21-2010, 09:57 PM

Damn, man thats sad

ThoriumHotdog · 12-21-2010, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kgreen

Looks like my Z is gunna be totalled.
Last Thursday @ about 5 am got a call to help a friend change her tire. On my way there i was on the highway just gettin on the exit ramp when something told me to look behind me and sure enough a car is coming easily over 80mph. By the time i saw the car it was time to get out of the way so i swerved to the left hopped a curb and drove over some huge rocks! Didnt look to where i was swerving and i regret it. Should have just take in the hit and maybe the car would be ok. Damages are..all 4 wheels n tires are blown and bent from the curb and rocks. Everything underneath looks like it was chewed by a shark and some damage to the front bumper.

Next day i cried for about a good hour over my girl Zena! This is tough guys. would post pics but i cant find the cable for the computer to upload

So you were getting on or off the freeway?

Sorry to hear it man.

kgreen · 12-21-2010, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoriumHotdog

So you were getting on or off the freeway?

Sorry to hear it man.

off the freeway so its one lane till opens up at the light.

mick · 12-21-2010, 10:16 PM

me, i would go for a 2011 subaru wrx sti 4 door. i believe it is a lot faster than the 370z.

kgreen · 12-21-2010, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mick

me, i would go for a 2011 subaru wrx sti 4 door. i believe it is a lot faster than the 370z.

even tho its faster i still think im stepping down. Z has a different swagger. more grown if that makes sense. no offense to evo or sti owners

mick · 12-21-2010, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kgreen

even tho its faster i still think im stepping down. Z has a different swagger. more grown if that makes sense. no offense to evo or sti owners

yeah that's true. the wrx is pretty raw, like that huge wing it got

LuckyJinx · 12-21-2010, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mick

yeah that's true. the wrx is pretty raw, like that huge wing it got

I never liked those spoilers, ugly.

280z/300zx · 12-22-2010, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mick

me, i would go for a 2011 subaru wrx sti 4 door. i believe it is a lot faster than the 370z.

You'd be wrong. The STI runs 13.1-13.3 just like the 370z. From a roll the STI would be eaten alive as the AWD robs the power. To put it another way the 370z dynos at roughly 270hp at the wheels vs. 240hp for the STI. In order for the STI to have similar hp to the Z it has to run stage II.

To the OP, I was in a similar situation 1mo ago. My beautiful yellow 09 touring sport was totaled and I had to get another car. The only other cars I looked at were the corvette and 4 door STI ( I used to have an 06 WRX back in the day so I'm still partial to Subys). The corvette, while much faster, didn't have the same feel and the interior quality just wasn't up to par. I could have got past the materials they used but when looking at some used Vettes that were only 1-3 years old (wanted to see how the cars held up over time) I noticed the seats wore really bad, some rattles were noted, and there were areas where the carpet would pull up or fall down. Overall the Z just won out.

As for the suby, great car but two things lead me not to get it. First was that the dealer wouldn't let me test drive it. I went back twice and no dice. They wanted me to buy the car just from sitting in it. Second, as you already mentioned, it just doesn't feel as grown up as the Z.

In the end I wanted another touring sport in Blue (could no longer get yellow) but would have had to order it and wait 3mo. With my job I couldn't wait that long just driving my 280z or 300zx so I opted to get a black Nismo. I don't regret my option to get another Z since there really isn't anything out there similar. The mustang sure is tempting but it's just too generic looking. Besides, my girlfriend already has a Camaro 2SS 6speed

mick · 12-21-2010, 10:23 PM

i would not mind owning one of those muscle cars because i have never had one before

Lemers · 12-21-2010, 10:29 PM

Yeah I always tell my wife if its a choice between taking a hit or hitting something else tale the hit. Then it's their fault.

12-21-2010, 10:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 53	Yeah I always tell my wife if its a choice between taking a hit or hitting something else tale the hit. Then it's their fault. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

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Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 37 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 38	the guy as going so fast you couldn't just floor it to get out of the way?

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Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 460	Damn, man thats sad

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mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 17	me, i would go for a 2011 subaru wrx sti 4 door. i believe it is a lot faster than the 370z.

12-21-2010, 10:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 17	i would not mind owning one of those muscle cars because i have never had one before