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Augustus 02-17-2012 09:41 AM
From one new Z owner to another, welcome! Remember to keep those revs below 4k for the first 1,200 miles. ;)

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Originally Posted by alcheng (Post 1548986)
Now a 2nd Q, are you going to keep the civic as your Winter beater? :tiphat:
What, for when it's 50 out? I think he's from San Diego. :icon23: ;)

elmz 02-17-2012 10:13 AM
Congrats man!

alcheng 02-17-2012 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Augustus (Post 1549256)
From one new Z owner to another, welcome! Remember to keep those revs below 4k for the first 1,200 miles. ;)



What, for when it's 50 out? I think he's from San Diego. :icon23: ;)

arr.... my bad, thanks for reminding me :icon17:

Mt Tam I am 02-17-2012 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Telephone (Post 1538535)
My second offer was shot down last night. The 370Z is a bit of a stretch for me, but I thought 36K OTD was a reasonable for offer for a Base+Sport in 6spd (no options). Maybe not in California and maybe not for a 2012. Maybe I am being too stubborn on the price. Maybe I'm just out of my league, LOL. However, sales tax in my area is 8.5%. I also cannot import any new 49 state car into California. I was planning on putting $7-8K towards a down payment.

I have not seen a Blue 370Z in person, and I'm not totally crazy about pearl white. For the GTI, I love that bright Candy White. After pricing a GTI with options, I found the Base model Z to be close in price. And after driving the Z....well.

As for the insurance comments: My quote included Collision with a $1000 deductable. Any minor/medium damage that I cause to my Z, I will fix myself...this prevents my rates from going up later. I'm almost 32 years old with a clean record. I live outside the city limits and in a decent area of town.
RE: However, sales tax in my area is 8.5%. I also cannot import any new 49 state car into California.

Watch out. CA wants sales tax. I live in a 9% county and thought about buying in a lower sales tax county. It does not matter, you will be billed the difference. 8.5% for out of state buy in your case.

Speedy 02-17-2012 11:47 AM
Congrats man. I figured you'd end up with the Z. I'm loving mine.

keb370z 02-17-2012 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Telephone (Post 1548981)
I went with the 370Z

Well I just got home about 45 minutes ago. I was at the dealership till after midnight closing the deal. A 2 hour drive back. Then I had to drop my friend off after she drove my little Civic back at my place. I'm exhausted, but it was worth it. I got the 370Z I initially wanted. danny@FontanaNissan is the forum sponsor who helped seal the deal for me.

KEB, you were 100% right...and I hate telling women that. After test driving the Z, I really wasn't interested in the GTI as much anymore. The Z fits and looks comfy in my garage. It will get lots of love. A BIG change from my Civic. Thanks for all your feedback guys.
:roflpuke2: :tup:

And that's one hell of an upgrade. Enjoy!!!!

AhadV 02-20-2012 12:18 AM
My buddy has a white GTI and he loves it but I just picked up a red Z and to be honest, even though fuel costs are higher and its a two-seater there's no feeling like me driving around in my Z. The sleek look the Z gives out just can't be compared to..
It's your DD. Might as well be happy if you're gonna spend so much time in your car. Great decision, Z ftw.

Face 02-20-2012 01:04 AM
Fuel costs aren't even close to a factor for me when I consider how much enjoyment I get from driving this car. That said, it's noticeable how much faster I go through a tank of gas.

My old GTI with the VR had a ~14 gal tank and it would last longer than this with the ~19 gal... and the VR didn't get phenomenal MPG either... I have a heavy foot when it comes to getting up to speed.

I fiddled with the MPG meter for the first week in the Z, now I don't even look. It's not a prius, it's a sports car. Eff green.

AhadV 02-20-2012 05:16 AM
Exactly. It's not a prius it's a sports car. I'm on my second tank of my z. Getting 19. What are you averaging?

Speedy 02-20-2012 10:20 AM
If you drive half way reasonably there's no reason the Z can't get decent mileage. I'm on my 3rd tank and I've never reset the MPG calculator.

Mine showed 23.0MPG on the way to work. That's the average reading that shows along with average speed. I'm about 70% city 30% highway.

The key to decent mileage is being smooth and predicting traffic patterns to stay off the brakes.

AhadV 02-20-2012 10:25 AM
Yeah I think I need to ease off the gas while driving in the city. Honestly I'm just really excited to own the car so I'm enjoying it each and every time I get in that drivers seat..

Speedy 02-20-2012 10:34 AM
Well, in the grand scheme of things...I learned a long time ago life's much too short. Consider it fun tax and have at it :ughdance:

AhadV 02-20-2012 10:43 AM
No matter how hard I drive the Z it won't ever match the rx8's mileage. That 1.3 liter rotary ate 14 miles per gallon.. and 17mpg highway. Not to mention the Z is way more fun. Still trying to figure out if anyone has tried regular unleaded to get better gas mileage?

alcheng 02-20-2012 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by AhadV (Post 1554610)
No matter how hard I drive the Z it won't ever match the rx8's mileage. That 1.3 liter rotary ate 14 miles per gallon.. and 17mpg highway. Not to mention the Z is way more fun. Still trying to figure out if anyone has tried regular unleaded to get better gas mileage?
Regular Unleaded will only get you less mpg and dirty engine. Don't try it.

Speedy 02-20-2012 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by AhadV (Post 1554610)
No matter how hard I drive the Z it won't ever match the rx8's mileage. That 1.3 liter rotary ate 14 miles per gallon.. and 17mpg highway. Not to mention the Z is way more fun. Still trying to figure out if anyone has tried regular unleaded to get better gas mileage?
A change in octane won't affect mileage, only performance. You can probably run 89 in the car if available, just don't wring it's neck at every red light.

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Originally Posted by alcheng (Post 1554680)
Regular Unleaded will only get you less mpg and dirty engine. Don't try it.
Negative ghost rider. It won't make the engine any more clean or dirty. It will just be more prone to knock retard which will force the computer to reduce timing and affect horse power.


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