Should I keep my Z?

355890 · 05-05-2009, 11:01 PM

Some like the luxury and some like to feel the drive.

A sports car is not designed for comfort (period) .... it is designed for performance, a driver's car. Get in and have a bit of fun.

With all respect, you sound like you would get more joy from a BMW.

Me, I choose this car for the rawness, the engine busting loose, the vibration when you get above 5,000 rpm's. The syncro making every downshift sound like I am on a race track.

C'mon UPS where the heck are my Berk Hi-Flow Cats.

Greg · 05-06-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 355890

A sports car is not designed for comfort (period) .... it is designed for performance, a driver's car.

Imo...Pure track car yes..But for a road going sports car? Nope..When it comes down to a car's design and creature features etc? It always comes down to it's cost.

For example 911's always had performance and luxury in mind. Try out a 997 Turbo, that sucker is mucho luxury, way more comfortable and quiet than the std carrera. LOL even a Gt3 (esp with pasm) has a better ride than my Z.

Can't imagine ferrari's, lambo's or R8's being any different either.

Robert_Nash · 05-06-2009, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg

Imo...Pure track car yes..But for a road going sports car? Nope..When it comes down to a car's design and creature features etc? It always comes down to it's cost.

For example 911's always had performance and luxury in mind. Try out a 997 Turbo, that sucker is mucho luxury, way more comfortable and quiet than the std carrera. LOL even a Gt3 (esp with pasm) has a better ride than my Z.

Can't imagine ferrari's, lambo's or R8's being any different either.

I've never had the pleasure of a Lambo or an R8 but the Ferrari's I've driven I would not have called "comfortable"

Greg · 05-06-2009, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert_Nash

I've never had the pleasure of a Lambo or an R8 but the Ferrari's I've driven I would not have called "comfortable"

I agree that the older Fcars and lambo's were harsh. But the Modena is pretty cushy to moi, I had the chance to sample a 599 as well and it was pretty darn comfortable. Guess it depends on everyones butt meter eh?

chibbell · 05-06-2009, 03:26 PM

Thanks for all the really great responses everyone. This forum seems to be full of reasonable, helpful people. It's like I'm not actually on the internet.

I spent some time readusting and readjusting the seat and wheel last night. It did help some. I'll continue to play with it to see if I can get a better feel for it. It may just not be meant to be, in which case, I'll post her here first.

05-05-2009, 11:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
355890 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 416 Drives: GP Z Base+Sport (6m) Rep Power: 543	Some like the luxury and some like to feel the drive. A sports car is not designed for comfort (period) .... it is designed for performance, a driver's car. Get in and have a bit of fun. With all respect, you sound like you would get more joy from a BMW. Me, I choose this car for the rawness, the engine busting loose, the vibration when you get above 5,000 rpm's. The syncro making every downshift sound like I am on a race track. C'mon UPS where the heck are my Berk Hi-Flow Cats. __________________ *"Burnley Football Club supporter" ENGLAND...ENGLAND...ENGLAND*

05-06-2009, 03:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
chibbell Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Portland, OR Age: 46 Posts: 65 Drives: 370z Touring Sport Rep Power: 18	Thanks for all the really great responses everyone. This forum seems to be full of reasonable, helpful people. It's like I'm not actually on the internet. I spent some time readusting and readjusting the seat and wheel last night. It did help some. I'll continue to play with it to see if I can get a better feel for it. It may just not be meant to be, in which case, I'll post her here first.