Buying a 370z!

Deadman · 05-21-2011, 08:07 PM

Hi guys I owned a 2006 mazdaspeed6 in the past and a 2004 SRT-4. Just Sold the SRT and am looking to move into a more professional car so to speak. I narrowed my choices down to the 370Z and/or BMW 135i.

Pros to the BMW simple to mod and make 370+whp / cons For a used one im looking at around 30k or a bit under. (pricey)

Pros 370Z I think it is a sick looking car and handles amazing; being it only has 2 seats i can use the excuse not to haul others around

/ cons Difficult to mod for high HP (correct me if im wrong? what are some of the higher modded 370's pushing on stock bottom end?)

2011 Nissan 370Z Coupe
3.7L Manual Touring Coupe

is basically the car i'm looking at. MSRP: $39,530.00 and I am basically looking at a OTD price of 36k. My question is how does that fair in the 370z market today? Should i try and work that down? Thanks guys!

hansoac · 05-21-2011, 08:43 PM

what part of ohio are you from?

Deadman · 05-21-2011, 09:00 PM

cleveland area

NCSUPACK09 · 05-21-2011, 09:08 PM

I think you can get it down to 36k before TTL. 36k OTD will be really tough, but its worth a shot!

Just out of curiosity, is the con for the BMW being pricey because it is used vs. new?

007MI6 · 05-21-2011, 10:29 PM

I personally think you have made a wise decision. I looked at a BMW 335i before, of course priced substantially higher, and don't get me wrong. It was a sweet car, but I was much happier with my 350Z (2007 at the time). And after a few drives in the 370Z I am still convinced it was right. I also enjoy the fact that the Z is not as common place as the BMW 3 series. Just my $.02 though.

kenchan · 05-21-2011, 10:30 PM

What part of car is professional?

ImportConvert · 05-21-2011, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

What part of car is professional?

The 370z is much more purposeful than a chic car or a tarted up neon. Id rather the z than the BMW.

Staying na, you will have a hard time making over 320-330whp. Going fi you will safely be at around 400-470whp depending on setup.

Deadman · 05-22-2011, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

The 370z is much more purposeful than a chic car or a tarted up neon. Id rather the z than the BMW.

Staying na, you will have a hard time making over 320-330whp. Going fi you will safely be at around 400-470whp depending on setup.

well put. Safely @ 400-470whp on stock bottom end? Thanks guys im going back to talk to them today and see what we can work out.

esfourteen · 05-22-2011, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Deadman

well put. Safely @ 400-470whp on stock bottom end? Thanks guys im going back to talk to them today and see what we can work out.

"safe" on stock internals is considered <= 500whp, assuming you have a good tune etc. this is generally based on opinions from tuners/builders by evaluating internals and how long people have been running boosted VHR's.

DJ-of-E · 05-22-2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

What part of car is professional?

Honestly, I'm still dumbfounded on the phrase "Sold the SRT and am looking to move into a more professional car so to speak."

Then again, I know of the former Pacific Region Bank of America President who drove a Ford Pinto for 10 years before purchasing a USED 1993 Nissan 300zx Turbo.

esfourteen · 05-22-2011, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ-of-E

Honestly, I'm still dumbfounded on the phrase "Sold the SRT and am looking to move into a more professional car so to speak."

Then again, I know of the former Pacific Region Bank of America President who drove a Ford Pinto for 10 years before purchasing a USED 1993 Nissan 300zx Turbo.

The Z is more classy than a neon, as a Z owner why is this hard to understand?

Hambone1 · 05-22-2011, 05:21 PM

I'm guessing by professional, OP meant somewhere along the lines of more mature, costly, and promotes a more stable image of the individual. While our cars are never going to be the model of maturity, fiscal responsibility, giving a ****, or many other things, it is far more "professional" than a pre-riced Neon

ProfessorDave · 05-22-2011, 07:31 PM

The Beemer is a nice car. But they are as common as chlamydia, and have the same symptom profile (you don't think you have anything, and then one day wake up with the same infertility problem as all the other bavarians). Get the Z.

Deadman · 05-22-2011, 08:22 PM

Well happy to say i went with the Z actually a black 2011 Base with Sport package. It is getting shipped to the dealer tomorrow

When i realized the differences between the touring with sport pkg and base with sport i could not justify spending that much more. I ended up getting the base with sport pkg OTD for 34950 i do believe. I never was a fan of leather and the heated/pwr seats are no big deal to me tbh. The BOSE system is good but i think i can do better (assuming some people on here have put in their own head units/speakers) Overall i'm thinking i will be pretty happy with the car! Can't wait!

Maybe "professional" was the wrong word, but just a classier more mature car. Its a great looking sports car come on!
I picked up the neon to flip which i did, and the mazdaspeed6 actually was a very nice car. Being that i owned the MS6 prior to the neon; I could not handle the neon interior or car in general, hence the reason for me going with a car with a generally nice interior and just an overall blast to drive! Hope this clears everything up

90 ST · 05-22-2011, 08:30 PM

yep audio can be upgraded with out any hassles

And Congrats, i was in the same boat as you 135 or Z, picked the Z, as a friends MOM bought a 135.

05-21-2011, 08:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Deadman Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 177 Drives: 2011 370z Base+S 6MT Rep Power: 13	Buying a 370z! Hi guys I owned a 2006 mazdaspeed6 in the past and a 2004 SRT-4. Just Sold the SRT and am looking to move into a more professional car so to speak. I narrowed my choices down to the 370Z and/or BMW 135i. Pros to the BMW simple to mod and make 370+whp / cons For a used one im looking at around 30k or a bit under. (pricey) Pros 370Z I think it is a sick looking car and handles amazing; being it only has 2 seats i can use the excuse not to haul others around / cons Difficult to mod for high HP (correct me if im wrong? what are some of the higher modded 370's pushing on stock bottom end?) 2011 Nissan 370Z Coupe 3.7L Manual Touring Coupe is basically the car i'm looking at. MSRP: $39,530.00 and I am basically looking at a OTD price of 36k. My question is how does that fair in the 370z market today? Should i try and work that down? Thanks guys!

05-21-2011, 09:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
NCSUPACK09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Somewhere Posts: 407 Drives: '10 370Z MB 6MT SP Rep Power: 15	I think you can get it down to 36k before TTL. 36k OTD will be really tough, but its worth a shot! Just out of curiosity, is the con for the BMW being pricey because it is used vs. new? __________________ 2010 Base 370z Magnetic Black 6MT SP Mods: Bone Stock

05-21-2011, 10:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
007MI6 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Age: 44 Posts: 703 Drives: Audrey Rep Power: 14	I personally think you have made a wise decision. I looked at a BMW 335i before, of course priced substantially higher, and don't get me wrong. It was a sweet car, but I was much happier with my 350Z (2007 at the time). And after a few drives in the 370Z I am still convinced it was right. I also enjoy the fact that the Z is not as common place as the BMW 3 series. Just my $.02 though. __________________ 2011 370Z Touring+Sport Coupe BLK Int\|\|M6\|\|Navigation\|\|Illuminated Door Sills\|\|GoMiniGo LPB

05-22-2011, 07:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 18	The Beemer is a nice car. But they are as common as chlamydia, and have the same symptom profile (you don't think you have anything, and then one day wake up with the same infertility problem as all the other bavarians). Get the Z. __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

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05-21-2011, 08:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
hansoac Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toledo Posts: 497 Drives: 09 370z Sport CY Rep Power: 14	what part of ohio are you from?

05-21-2011, 09:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Deadman Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 177 Drives: 2011 370z Base+S 6MT Rep Power: 13	cleveland area

05-21-2011, 10:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	What part of car is professional?

05-22-2011, 05:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
Hambone1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 438 Drives: 370Z MB 7AT Sport Rep Power: 14	I'm guessing by professional, OP meant somewhere along the lines of more mature, costly, and promotes a more stable image of the individual. While our cars are never going to be the model of maturity, fiscal responsibility, giving a ****, or many other things, it is far more "professional" than a pre-riced Neon

05-22-2011, 08:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
Deadman Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 177 Drives: 2011 370z Base+S 6MT Rep Power: 13	Well happy to say i went with the Z actually a black 2011 Base with Sport package. It is getting shipped to the dealer tomorrow When i realized the differences between the touring with sport pkg and base with sport i could not justify spending that much more. I ended up getting the base with sport pkg OTD for 34950 i do believe. I never was a fan of leather and the heated/pwr seats are no big deal to me tbh. The BOSE system is good but i think i can do better (assuming some people on here have put in their own head units/speakers) Overall i'm thinking i will be pretty happy with the car! Can't wait! Maybe "professional" was the wrong word, but just a classier more mature car. Its a great looking sports car come on! I picked up the neon to flip which i did, and the mazdaspeed6 actually was a very nice car. Being that i owned the MS6 prior to the neon; I could not handle the neon interior or car in general, hence the reason for me going with a car with a generally nice interior and just an overall blast to drive! Hope this clears everything up

05-22-2011, 08:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 420	yep audio can be upgraded with out any hassles And Congrats, i was in the same boat as you 135 or Z, picked the Z, as a friends MOM bought a 135.