Daily Driver: GTI or 370Z

Face · 02-12-2012, 08:03 PM

We visited my wife's parents this weekend and I took turns giving them rides in the car, they both loved it. My MIL was shrieking and laughing her *** off when we hit *cough* triple digits.

I love everything about this car. Also found out the P.O. paid for XM and it's still working great, so I locked down some great presets.

For what it's worth, I'm 6'1" and when I first got in the car the seat was a little high, but I still had to stretch to get my head to touch, but once I discovered the height adjustment, it feels roomy as hell.

I know there are some fixes I should address first, but I can't stop thinking about re-upolstering my headliner in matching black alcantara. Has anyone done this?

Telephone · 02-17-2012, 05:58 AM

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.

alcheng · 02-17-2012, 06:32 AM

Congrat!!!! Smart Choice!!!

And Welcome to the Club!!! LOL

Now a 2nd Q, are you going to keep the civic as your Winter beater?

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by alcheng

Now a 2nd Q, are you going to keep the civic as your Winter beater?

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

alcheng · 02-17-2012, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Augustus

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.

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

keb370z · 02-17-2012, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Telephone

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.

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

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02-12-2012, 08:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Face Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 109 Drives: 09 370Z PG M6 S/T Rep Power: 15	We visited my wife's parents this weekend and I took turns giving them rides in the car, they both loved it. My MIL was shrieking and laughing her *** off when we hit cough triple digits. I love everything about this car. Also found out the P.O. paid for XM and it's still working great, so I locked down some great presets. For what it's worth, I'm 6'1" and when I first got in the car the seat was a little high, but I still had to stretch to get my head to touch, but once I discovered the height adjustment, it feels roomy as hell. I know there are some fixes I should address first, but I can't stop thinking about re-upolstering my headliner in matching black alcantara. Has anyone done this?

02-17-2012, 06:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,894 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418355	Congrat!!!! Smart Choice!!! And Welcome to the Club!!! LOL Now a 2nd Q, are you going to keep the civic as your Winter beater?