Thinking of selling and buying

BeachZTT · 09-09-2011, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikon FM

and so it begins

Must......take......interstate.....home......

Zaggeron · 09-09-2011, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

If money isn't an issue, go drive the car and let preference be the issue. Certainly forum opinion should not be the deciding factor, lol

I think that Nikon was just looking for some opinions on the matter, not that necessarily our opinions would be the deciding factor. He's already mentioned that some of issues and warnings we've brought up have reinforced in his mind the things to watch for in the PPI.

mr_sk · 09-09-2011, 09:53 AM

Go for it man - whatever makes you happy. Can't really compare the two, one's a nissan the other is a porsche. Two very different cars IMO, with different driving styles, maintenance needs and tuning directions.

I personally love both, but for me, cost of ownership and not having a solid set of tools and place to work on the car dictates I get a newer car w/warranty - I also don't have a daily driver as I take NYC public transportation.

Whatever you do, enjoy. I'm going for the same look as you (mostly stock on the outside) but engine tuned. I want that CF hood - I've been eyeing it for weeks, but I can't confirm with anyone that the fluid sprayers will mate OEM style to the underside of the hood - can you confirm? Also, I love your drop, going for the same thing. Looks great - How do you like the Tein COs?

gotchu99 · 09-09-2011, 11:19 AM

I would think it through. Porsche Gremlins are going to cost you a lot of $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$!

Nikon FM · 09-09-2011, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mr_sk

Go for it man - whatever makes you happy. Can't really compare the two, one's a nissan the other is a porsche. Two very different cars IMO, with different driving styles, maintenance needs and tuning directions.

I personally love both, but for me, cost of ownership and not having a solid set of tools and place to work on the car dictates I get a newer car w/warranty - I also don't have a daily driver as I take NYC public transportation.

Whatever you do, enjoy. I'm going for the same look as you (mostly stock on the outside) but engine tuned. I want that CF hood - I've been eyeing it for weeks, but I can't confirm with anyone that the fluid sprayers will mate OEM style to the underside of the hood - can you confirm? Also, I love your drop, going for the same thing. Looks great - How do you like the Tein COs?

The fluid sprayers work well on the drivers side although the passanger side slips just a bit. Spray still works fine though just not perfectly symmetrical.

Teins.....pretty stiff/bouncy ride but I like the road feel improvement! In cabin dampening is pretty cool/functional as well. Worth the $$ IMHO

Nikon FM · 09-09-2011, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by gotchu99

I would think it through. Porsche Gremlins are going to cost you a lot of $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$!

Yeah, I hear you

The inspection is being done by the guy who originally buffed (450 rwhp) the car out and will count 99 percent towards my purchase decision. My confidence in that guy finding the gremlins is pretty high.

wdkwang · 09-09-2011, 05:36 PM

id dump the z and get the porsche.
power, prestige, and respect
nissan's a poor man's porsche so go for the real deal

Nikon FM · 09-18-2011, 12:44 AM

Short story: drove the car 2.5 days and it was mind blowing fast and fun to drive. I took it in for a full inspection and leak down check and the car had major oil leaks, a cracked waste gate pipe (dangling)…had it tack welded for safety (free), and basically extremely low maintenance for quite some time. The leak check was within spec though so that was good. I thought about offering a price that made sense due to all the required work to be done but decided against that……too much stuff! The owner is a nice guy but seemed a bit defensive when he said all older Porsches leak oil…………(buddy not that much!)

Interesting experience, a bunch learned and fun too…..

AllForTheCash · 09-18-2011, 02:55 PM

I prefer the 993 turbo!

Zaggeron · 09-18-2011, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikon FM

Short story: drove the car 2.5 days and it was mind blowing fast and fun to drive. I took it in for a full inspection and leak down check and the car had major oil leaks, a cracked waste gate pipe (dangling)…had it tack welded for safety (free), and basically extremely low maintenance for quite some time. The leak check was within spec though so that was good. I thought about offering a price that made sense due to all the required work to be done but decided against that……too much stuff! The owner is a nice guy but seemed a bit defensive when he said all older Porsches leak oil…………(buddy not that much!)

Interesting experience, a bunch learned and fun too…..

Bummer it ended up not quite being worth the expense and bother.

CarsRfun · 09-18-2011, 09:25 PM

Bad move in my opinion. Asking for trouble and asking to empty your bank account. You already have an amazing (and reliable) sports car.

m4a1mustang · 09-18-2011, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by CarsRfun

Bad move in my opinion. Asking for trouble and asking to empty your bank account. You already have an amazing (and reliable) sports car.

He already decided against the Porsche.

Lemers · 09-18-2011, 10:11 PM

I know it's a porsche but it's an old Porsche.

Nikon FM · 09-19-2011, 10:08 AM

The car had been professionally modified within Porsche Specs from the ground up (full suspension mods and 450HP to the wheels) prior to the current owners purchase……..so old or not the unit was pretty/crazy sweet on the road. Due to the current owners neglect and lack of maintenance savvy the poor car is probably going to die badly

Oh well good lesson learned! So can anyone say 996 turbo?…hahahaha

ImportConvert · 09-19-2011, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikon FM

The car had been professionally modified within Porsche Specs from the ground up (full suspension mods and 450HP to the wheels) prior to the current owners purchase……..so old or not the unit was pretty/crazy sweet on the road. Due to the current owners neglect and lack of maintenance savvy the poor car is probably going to die badly

Oh well good lesson learned! So can anyone say 996 turbo?…hahahaha

997 or bust. However, I have heard it said by every person who ever owned one of the AWD turbo cars they they just flat out suck for driver enjoyment compared to the GT3 and other RWD Porsches. The 997 platform got rid of some of the unintentional throttle lift snap oversteer from what I understand.

I'd buy a GT3 997 if I were going to buy an older Porsche. However, I just don't make that kind of money.

Anyway, it seems to me like you just have some urge to buy a Porsche.

Why?

Yes, it's more refined than your 370Z, but I doubt you bought a 370Z because it was uber-refined. I cross-shopped the Cayman S and the 370Z and I would have bought the 370Z over the Cayman S, personally. I know that doesn't mean crap to you, but I'm just saying as a 3rd party that bought neither car, nor has owned either car, my perception of the two was that the Cayman S emblem was costing me $30K had I made that decision. Oh, the paint was better on the Porsche and the interior was made of higher grade material (because Porsche said so...) but felt the same to me. Whoever the jackass was that designed the 370Z seats didn't count on a jackass like me dropping my Pt. safe scissors behind the seat either

Almost lost them.

09-09-2011, 09:53 AM	#33 (permalink)
mr_sk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 393 Drives: 2011 Z Sport MT Rep Power: 13	Go for it man - whatever makes you happy. Can't really compare the two, one's a nissan the other is a porsche. Two very different cars IMO, with different driving styles, maintenance needs and tuning directions. I personally love both, but for me, cost of ownership and not having a solid set of tools and place to work on the car dictates I get a newer car w/warranty - I also don't have a daily driver as I take NYC public transportation. Whatever you do, enjoy. I'm going for the same look as you (mostly stock on the outside) but engine tuned. I want that CF hood - I've been eyeing it for weeks, but I can't confirm with anyone that the fluid sprayers will mate OEM style to the underside of the hood - can you confirm? Also, I love your drop, going for the same thing. Looks great - How do you like the Tein COs? __________________ Part out thread: http://www.the370z.com/parts-sale-pr...-dynodash.html

09-09-2011, 11:19 AM	#34 (permalink)
gotchu99 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: ny Posts: 86 Drives: '09 370z black mt, Rep Power: 14	I would think it through. Porsche Gremlins are going to cost you a lot of $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$! Last edited by gotchu99; 09-09-2011 at 11:30 AM.

09-09-2011, 05:36 PM	#37 (permalink)
wdkwang Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 899 Drives: slidewayz Rep Power: 20	id dump the z and get the porsche. power, prestige, and respect nissan's a poor man's porsche so go for the real deal __________________ Powerhouse Amuse \| K&N Typhoon Intakes \| MotorDyne ART Pipes \| Borla Catback Exhaust \| B&M Short Shifter \| Intake Ducts \| Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers \| Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap \| Tints \| 10000k HIDs \| Vtak, yo!

09-18-2011, 12:44 AM	#38 (permalink)
Nikon FM Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snoqualmie WA Posts: 973 Drives: 03 996TT Porsche Rep Power: 606	Short story: drove the car 2.5 days and it was mind blowing fast and fun to drive. I took it in for a full inspection and leak down check and the car had major oil leaks, a cracked waste gate pipe (dangling)…had it tack welded for safety (free), and basically extremely low maintenance for quite some time. The leak check was within spec though so that was good. I thought about offering a price that made sense due to all the required work to be done but decided against that……too much stuff! The owner is a nice guy but seemed a bit defensive when he said all older Porsches leak oil…………(buddy not that much!) Interesting experience, a bunch learned and fun too….. __________________ Buddy Revell: "One man's sooner is another man's later"

09-18-2011, 02:55 PM	#39 (permalink)
AllForTheCash Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 385 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 14	I prefer the 993 turbo! __________________ 2010 370z Brilliant Silver/Frost - Touring - Sport - Navigation - 6MT

09-18-2011, 09:25 PM	#41 (permalink)
CarsRfun Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 38 Drives: EVO Rep Power: 13	Bad move in my opinion. Asking for trouble and asking to empty your bank account. You already have an amazing (and reliable) sports car.

09-18-2011, 10:11 PM	#43 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	I know it's a porsche but it's an old Porsche. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

09-19-2011, 10:08 AM	#44 (permalink)
Nikon FM Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snoqualmie WA Posts: 973 Drives: 03 996TT Porsche Rep Power: 606	The car had been professionally modified within Porsche Specs from the ground up (full suspension mods and 450HP to the wheels) prior to the current owners purchase……..so old or not the unit was pretty/crazy sweet on the road. Due to the current owners neglect and lack of maintenance savvy the poor car is probably going to die badly Oh well good lesson learned! So can anyone say 996 turbo?…hahahaha __________________ Buddy Revell: "One man's sooner is another man's later"

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