If you had to do it over again, would you still buy the 370z??

b1adesofcha0s · 03-04-2011, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah but we're not talking about you.

i need 4 seats, got 2 kids and a wife, and stuff to carry at times. can't physically do it with just the Z in my case...and im sure many others with a young family.

Yeah I meant to say that if you don't have such responsibilities and can live with 2 seats and limited cargo space then you can DD the Z with no problem. I probably should have worded it more clearly.

djpathfinder · 03-04-2011, 11:27 AM

That's a resounding yes on re-do here.

2004YZFR1 · 03-04-2011, 11:32 AM

Hell ya I would, I love my Z!

6MT · 03-04-2011, 11:35 AM

I'm on the fence on this one. Can't say if I'd do it over again.

nuTinmuch · 03-04-2011, 11:36 AM

Yes. I would have ditched the Nav package though. I never use it.

SoCal 370Z · 03-04-2011, 11:47 AM

Only with the following conditions:

The availability of the factory oil cooling system standard on the 370Z Middle Eastern model.

Full availability of the many factory options/accessories that Japan has been privy to since day one of the 370Z.

Rear fog lamp as a standard feature.

phelan · 03-04-2011, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

Only with the following conditions:

The availability of the factory oil cooling system standard on the 370Z Middle Eastern model.

Full availability of the many factory options/accessories that Japan has been privy to since day one of the 370Z.

Rear fog lamp as a standard feature.

Also needs to be added to this list:
--Doors that rival a Miata
--Quarter panels more resilient than a WS6
--Handle bars that don't look like they belong on a Frigidaire refrigerator
--VDC parental control locking mechanism

(i kid, i kid. in all honesty, i'm torn 50/50, some days i really miss my S13, and i still really want a GC8 impreza...)

SoCal 370Z · 03-04-2011, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

Also needs to be added to this list:
--Doors that rival a Miata
--Quarter panels more resilient than a WS6
--Handle bars that don't look like they belong on a Frigidaire refrigerator
--VDC parental control locking mechanism

(i kid, i kid. in all honesty, i'm torn 50/50, some days i really miss my S13, and i still really want a GC8 impreza...)

I was actually thinking that a third-door, like the old Saturn, would be nice to access the Owners Manual cubby.

kenchan · 03-04-2011, 11:57 AM

socal - plus IPDM that works?

SoCal 370Z · 03-04-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

socal - plus IPDM that works?

Rep point!

SiXK · 03-04-2011, 12:05 PM

sure, after all, in the 20 years before the 370z I had a 280Z, a 300ZX, another 300ZX and a 350Z. I'm not sure I know how to buy anything else.

phelan · 03-04-2011, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by LSUTurboTiger

sure, after all, in the 20 years before the 370z I had a 280Z, a 300ZX, another 300ZX and a 350Z. I'm not sure I know how to buy anything else.

step 1: drive PAST the nissan dealership.

Gunzero · 03-04-2011, 12:09 PM

Yes, but I should have bought used in white or silver.
Red and black shows swirls like hell.

phelan · 03-04-2011, 12:11 PM

not enough space on the 370 to do that. i remember those saturns though. i learned how to drive on one. clutch was so forgiving even though i kept mashing gears haha.

don't think you'll ever see a Z with a 3rd door, it's just against the whole nature of the Z imo.

i do agree we should at least get the rear fog lamp standard, and access to some of the cooler parts japan gets. seems weird we get cut out of almost all of the stylizing parts.

my decision would also hinge on what else is available on the market. honestly, if the subie'd FT-86 were available and i had to choose, i'd give bot hthe Z and the subie a good run out and see which one i liked more.

SoCal 370Z · 03-04-2011, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

My decision would also hinge on what else is available on the market.

Best statement in this thread yet (other than you wanting to affix your Amuse rear wing to the front of your 370Z). In all honesty, my wife and I would have purchased a Lotus Evora, but it was not out when we purchased the 370Z.

03-04-2011, 11:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 734	That's a resounding yes on re-do here. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

03-04-2011, 11:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1791	I'm on the fence on this one. Can't say if I'd do it over again. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

03-04-2011, 11:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
nuTinmuch A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,092 Drives: PG 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 18	Yes. I would have ditched the Nav package though. I never use it. __________________ nuTinmuch! -- Platinum Graphite 370Z -- Check out my Gallery thread here!

03-04-2011, 11:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 34	Only with the following conditions: The availability of the factory oil cooling system standard on the 370Z Middle Eastern model. Full availability of the many factory options/accessories that Japan has been privy to since day one of the 370Z. Rear fog lamp as a standard feature. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

03-04-2011, 12:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
SiXK Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orlando Posts: 352 Drives: 09 370Z / 91 300ZXTT Rep Power: 186	sure, after all, in the 20 years before the 370z I had a 280Z, a 300ZX, another 300ZX and a 350Z. I'm not sure I know how to buy anything else. __________________ Magnetic Black 2009 370Z / Pearl Yellow 1991 300ZXTT

03-04-2011, 11:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
2004YZFR1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Las Vegas Nevada Posts: 308 Drives: 09 370Z yellow,auto Rep Power: 16	Hell ya I would, I love my Z!

03-04-2011, 11:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	socal - plus IPDM that works?

03-04-2011, 12:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
Gunzero Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 889 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 259	Yes, but I should have bought used in white or silver. Red and black shows swirls like hell. __________________

03-04-2011, 12:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 39 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3407	not enough space on the 370 to do that. i remember those saturns though. i learned how to drive on one. clutch was so forgiving even though i kept mashing gears haha. don't think you'll ever see a Z with a 3rd door, it's just against the whole nature of the Z imo. i do agree we should at least get the rear fog lamp standard, and access to some of the cooler parts japan gets. seems weird we get cut out of almost all of the stylizing parts. my decision would also hinge on what else is available on the market. honestly, if the subie'd FT-86 were available and i had to choose, i'd give bot hthe Z and the subie a good run out and see which one i liked more. __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.