Daily Driver: GTI or 370Z

Red__Zed · 02-09-2012, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by One_Quick_Z

GTI for a dd..... 370Z is not ment for being a dd its a sports car that is ment to be enjoyed at the track and on nice days not for sitting in traffic. /Thread

DAN

370z works just fine as a DD, and is realistically far better suited for the road than the track

UNKNOWN_370 · 02-11-2012, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

370z works just fine as a DD, and is realistically far better suited for the road than the track

The Z is track suitable BUT needs some investing and making the "Right Modifications". Which really isn't a break the bank investment to get it track ready. 2k in a oil cooler, brake lines, rotors and pads... and a DIY brake cooling duct and you're good to go.

Everybody always starts with power or suspension mods and this car needs other issues addressed as preliminary modifications. People that buy this car and don't find it track suitable are modding backwards.

Telephone · 02-11-2012, 02:22 PM

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.

Mt Tam I am · 02-17-2012, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Telephone

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.

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02-11-2012, 02:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
Telephone Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 297 Drives: 2012 Sport M6 Rep Power: 15	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.

02-17-2012, 11:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
Speedy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: TN Posts: 390 Drives: check my signature Rep Power: 15	Congrats man. I figured you'd end up with the Z. I'm loving mine.