How has your 370Z held up?

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

onzedge

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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.

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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

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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

I don't know how far your dealer is willing to go for your Z but here.
2012 Nissan 370Z Touring, $41,370 - Cars.com

As far as what have you said. I'm not diggin into the archives to prove anything. N I'm not saying that as an insult. I just recall some convo's where my statement is correct. But even more than that. You are die hard fan of corvette performance. I think your long term assessment of our cars will be a valueable asset in the long run. What you said about the Z positive or negative isn't affecting or angering me. I'm just thinking you will be an interesting owner considering what you currently drive and what your many criticisms have been.
I do know you have also praised the car for price to performance and build quality. I'm not taking away what you admire at the least. But you have been very flip floppy as far as your overall assessment of the Z as a performance car.

ImportConvert

That car is not what I want. It has no NAV system. There was only ONE car in the USA like what I wanted. That dealer says "it's sold". I'll just have to be patient.

I flip-flopped on the power aspect. The rest of my line has been that it's a very buttoned down little coupe with great looks and a $75K interior in a $40K priced vehicle. The oil-cooler fixed my other concern, and the brakes, well, I will cross that bridge if I get there. I doubt that, though.

I agree, I am interested to know how I feel in a year once I get it, too. However, I will love the extra $500/mo or so from less note/insurance.

I just realize that since I don't track my Z06, I'm not getting what I payed for. With the 370Z, that interior is going to enhance ownership experience a lot, vs. the Z06. The only time I will miss the Z06 is when power is an issue.

Or if someone calls it a girly-car. Then I will have a bad time and probably not eat my supper. You will hear about it when I get home and post up.