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Originally Posted by Telephone Well, good for you and your friend. Opinions are like ********...but it's my new car, not yours. I fought hard to get my 370Z. It's my

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Old 02-21-2012, 06:25 PM   #121 (permalink)
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Well, good for you and your friend. Opinions are like ********...but it's my new car, not yours. I fought hard to get my 370Z. It's my first new car and I want to keep it looking great for a long time. I don't live in Jerkwater USA. I have to daily-drive on SoCal super highways and it sucks. I don't want to re-spray my front bumper every year. To me, that's a hassle.
Take it easy pal, I was mainly wondering what the clear bra cost was, and at the same time offering up an alternative that maybe others would be interested in looking into.
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Old 02-22-2012, 12:04 AM   #122 (permalink)
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Take it easy pal, I was mainly wondering what the clear bra cost was, and at the same time offering up an alternative that maybe others would be interested in looking into.
Fair enough. I should have added that I wish I had a friend who painted...and has a lift.
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Old 02-22-2012, 01:16 AM   #123 (permalink)
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In all honesty, it's my father-in-law's friend. That being said, it usually isn't hard to find a paint/bodywork hookup, especially through a forum like this. I used to get free lift time and exhaust help from friends found on my old VW forum in exchange for a case of diet coke or a few tool loans or new business recos.

Enjoy the new ride. I'm Z obsessed at the moment.

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Old 02-22-2012, 09:55 AM   #124 (permalink)
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I learned to paint over the summer. Not hard at all really. It's all in the prep and just work smoothly. I painted a hood and bumper on my old Honda Accord and it came out great.
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Old 10-18-2013, 04:19 PM   #125 (permalink)
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I just read this thread, but thought I could add some personal experience since I just switched from a 2008 GTI to a 2012 Z. I miss the gas mileage a bit from the switch and being able to carry larger items like golf clubs or coolers, etc. For instance, I can't fill more than 2 5-gallon water jugs at a time. It was also nice being kinda unassuming on the road, not bringing much attention to myself in a mid-sized city.

On the other hand, I love the Z's boost in HP and handling, but there aren't many Zs out there and I have to remind myself to tone it down in daily traffic because my Z is the only one like it in town. That wouldn't be the case in SD, though. Also, the Z gets the "pussy factor" bump-up over the GTI, since it is much sexier. That will help since you're single.

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Old 10-19-2013, 12:52 AM   #126 (permalink)
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I own both and daily drive both.
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Old 11-10-2013, 09:58 PM   #127 (permalink)
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We sold our 07 GTI for a 13 Durango R/T...kids were starting to grow fast!
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Old 11-11-2013, 07:21 AM   #128 (permalink)
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I'd get a used gti and a used Z and call it a day. You can't compare the two in terms of DD use. It just depends on what you need. My idea is the best compromise. A 2012 z and a 2008 gti with low miles.
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Old 11-01-2015, 05:41 PM   #129 (permalink)
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I have both an mk7 gti and a '16 370z. I drive a lot as my z got through the break in period in the first month. From my own experience, the gti is hands down a better daily driver (if your looking for comfort and mileage).

Hope I'm not too late for an input on this thread. Lol
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Old 11-01-2015, 06:28 PM   #130 (permalink)
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The OP probably has sold whichever car he bought by now.
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I never owned a VW, but I recently switched over from having a mustang gt. So insurance, gas and maintenance arent really any different. I did obviously lose space, but like you im 32 single, no kids. So I never haul anything bigger then a few grocery bags.

I love the Z so far, its my first Japanese vehicles, heck first non mustang car ever. I smile every time I drive it. It feels like a souped up go cart it handles so well. And the shifting is firm and crisp, worlds better then my mustang.

Only thing I could possibly say about the VW is what I know about maintenance cost, having an extended warranty etc.
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Cant wait for DiCaprio's VW movie!!!
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I had a GTI Mk IV as DD for 4 years, it was awesome.
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Dammit man, buy both, Puck it!!!
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