How has your 370Z held up?

ImportConvert

NAV.

None of the US cars have it for 2012 yet except for a few 'verts and one Touring non-sport about 200 miles from me.

Streetlife

I can understand that, they're just starting production on my 2012 370z this month, with an expected delivery date of February 2012. During the course of the four months I'll receive my VIN and a more concrete date of delivery, keep in mind that i put my deposit for my Z on 9/2/2011, glad i have very good patience. Also, i've waited for Nissan to finesse the Z since i almost bought the 350Z when it first came out in 2003. Since the 370Z has every change i wanted and more, she's worth the wait.

Mecinoid

I had a 350Z... as good as it is ... There were a few things that needed tweaking. The 370Z car is that car. About the only thing I could want more of is power. But, it doesn't matter because whatever car I own ... I want more power.

For Nissan it's a power vs cost. For Insurance it's power vs cost. So as far as I am concerned the Z has the right power level for 99% of the drivers out there on the road and I wouldn't want them to have more. For those of us that mod our cars it is a mute point that the Z only has 332HP... We can make that into 500HP and very, very few cars on the road would beat us in a drag race. As it sits very, very few cars beat us in the corners. The Z is one smokin' hot deal. Best keep secret in the automotive world. I absolutely, without reservation love my 370Z !!!

ImportConvert

You are correct on power. You always get used to what you have. Power is a poor deal maker for that reason, unless we are talking just a total dog or something. Took be a while to learn that

Streetlife

When i test drove the 370z it was base+auto, so i really didn't get use to it like i wanted to. I have a cool salesman though, i floored it and was very impressed with the response of the motor and the transmission shifts in manual mode with the stick felt perfect. I'm use to paddle shifting in a few loaner Acura's my wife has had when i get her car serviced for her, but they didn't feel as interconnected to the vehicle as the auto Nissan created for the 370z does. Once my girl arrives, i can know how Base+sport feels, plus a few mods i feel are necessary (i am more into detailing a perfectly new car than adding horsepower all the time, and Nissan did their homework so well on the 370z that not much unimpressed me). I've learned from the OG's about modding (like Kenchan), i only want a CBE+y-pipe and silicone MAF Tubes and replace rubber hoses with silicone hoses from Z1, that black friday special was something i couldn't pass up, and Z1 Motorsports Passion for Z's is what i look for in an aftermarket company, they're top notch along with the quality and customer service to match.

ImportConvert

I just want to trade cars before I move, but I also want a '12 in '12 for as long as possible.

UNKNOWN_370

I'm just shocked you're buying a Z in spite of the many "flaws" and performance "inabilities" you have pointed out over the last several months of posting. Lmfao. I'm dying to see what you have to say after owning it a month????

Red__Zed

Contrary to popularfanboy belief, a car doesn't have to be perfect to be worth owning. Every car makes compromises.

For instance, owning a mustang forces you to grow a mullet

UNKNOWN_370

LMFAO... there are things I don't like about the Z either or would like to improve.

1. A little more punch in initial torque
2. I think a car of this caliber with the oil heating issue is probably the stupidest and most senseless issue a car could have.
3. The stereos are a joke. Whether standard or optional.
4. Nissan sells these cars with a staff that can't point you in the right direction when there's an issue.

But some of imports past comments are so in-depth concerning his distaste for the Z's lack there-of. I just imagined him happier in a ZR1 or audi R8 upgrade vs a Z downgrade. But its no issue. Lol. Just an observation.

PS some people get "THE FANBOY" label when its not deserved. Some people are just realists. You spend a certain amount. You only get so much performance or features etc. At the price point we are paying the Z. I don't find a whole lot wrong with the car when I compare cars in the price range. Like I don't see anything wrong with camaro and mustang as far as performance delivery in the price range. I just outgrew muscle cars. My early life I owned 2. Been around and driven dozens. I just prefer imports overall. But my love and respect for muscle is more than prevalent. Its where my enthusiasm began like any other american.
I just feel what needs to be improved on the z are the obvious. I also feel that Z base prices are beginning to borderline ridiculousness. But I never pay MSRP. I paid what I thought a Z is worth.

PapoZalsa

Can't wait to see Steve in person again, it has been a while since ZdayZ...

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Red__Zed

ImportConvert

and what exactly would those be? Can you find anywhere where I have complained about anything but power (rectified my opinion of it after Spring Mountain) and the oil-temp (oil-cooler now standard)?

The rest is just nitpicky stuff that ANY car will have in one way or the other.

____

Anyway, total letdown today. There is only 1 car like what I want in the nation, and the dealership tried to trade for it but was told it was supposedly already sold:

Gun Metallic
2012
6M
NAV
Sport
Touring
Black interior

= Unobtainium

___________

Yes, an R8 would be awesome, but a house would be nicer...same for the ZR1 except it's just a Z06 with a different drive-line, and I want something a bit "nicer" inside--where I spend all my time. This is a preference move based on a desire to increase the amount I throw in savings/other hobbies each month.

onzedge

Forgive me if this has been answered but -- why don't you order one?

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ImportConvert

The dealership is trying to find one "in the process" already or something like that. If they cannot, they are going to see how long it would take to have one built. From what I understand, Nissan is not like Ford or GM, sometimes stuff takes...FOREVER. I'm a bit fuzzy on it myself.

UNKNOWN_370

Here's another right next door. They just want to sell you what they have. Gun metallic was the number one selling color last year. I own one. It was the only hot color available. I was looking for Mblue, BC or GM. I settled for last. GM is gorgeous though for a grey. The nicest grey I ever seen aside from 40th graphite.

2012 Nissan 370Z Touring, $41,370 - Cars.com

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...5&aff=national

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...5&aff=national


And there's a 2011 right by me for discount. You can always get your own oil cooler.