Former Z Owner's Rant about the 370z

m4a1mustang

I actually averaged 24.5 mpg this last tank which included a spirited 140 mile drive with the Z crew last weekend. Not bad! Of course the trade-off is when you apply pressure to the throttle nothing actually happens.

Anyways, I applaud BladeZ for doing what he needs to do for a house. That's more important than a car. So my advice is just STAY THE COURSE and resist temptation! Get a fun car after you have a garage of your own to put it in, otherwise you sold the Z for no reason.

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kenchan

so you ran out of money and now you're pissed?

thats wat i get from this thread...

NYBladeZ

No, I took the Z as far as it could go N/A and found myself wanting more, it happens. The TT kits turn the Z into a straight line monster and the S/C kits don't put out the torque I would want for the price of the kit. I'm sure GTM will continue to improve their products and the Z is without a doubt a great value but I wanted a car with import build quality, more torque and astounding handling and feedback. The Z has the build quality and the good-great handling but issues such as lack of an oil cooler, a horrible stock exhaust note and full torque unobtainable until 4750rpm were some of the things I didn't like.

I built a great Z, I loved it very much, I sold it and in hindsight there are characteristics of the car that could be improved. I had my "highway altercations" like some and had my share of glorious moments (I promise as safely as I could). Honestly, when you get left standing by a lightly tuned Evo X, STi, 5.0 Stang, 135i or dare I say a Genesis (I highly doubt it though) the last thing you are thinking is hey I got a good value.

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2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold
2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

kenchan

that's only because you want to race (street race for that matter ). i think you got the Z for all the wrong reasons.

TerribleONE

I agree.. the Z isnt a light to light car.. and if you really want it to be slap some Teetee's on it!

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NYBladeZ

Look, you can disagree with my opinion but don't make conclusory statements about what I did with the Z, why I bought it, or allude that I sound like someone who "ran out of $ and got pissed." I know the Z is not a quarter mile monster, and I did not "street race" it like a dumb teenager. I am lucky that I have friends and associates who are into cars as well and we have a variety of vehicles amongst us. I suggest you focus on the statements I made out the Z such as oil heat/consumption issues, clunky transmission etc. If you want to continue to disparage me as an owner well then .

I didn't expect everyone to smile and agree with all my statements but I do have a special perspective on the car due to my 3 year experience and ownership, maybe you're just pissed that I'm big enough to realize and mention the faults, if you look closely many guests are reading the post, they may be potential buyers and I find no problem in giving them the big picture.

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2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold
2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

kenchan

well, i too have 3yrs experience and ownership worked with turbos and superchargers ecu tuning, awd, fwd, rwd, etc. in the past on other cars.. just saying not everyone sees the Z the way that you do.

i never said the Z was perfect either. hell i dont think any car is perfect. it's good enough for street in stock form and some sporting fun on the weekends. that is the Z. it's not a race car, it's a sports car for weekend fun.

lemon-fresh

Genesis's are beating 370's now? Interesting, didn't realize I bought such a crappy car.
I think you should look into Ferrari, mclaren, Lamborghini etc because it sounds like you'll never be able to appreciate what you have if someone beats you off a light.

mantella87

But if you bought a Ferrari a tuned Supra could beat you.

lemon-fresh

bugatti veyron should eventually win every straight line race. Might be an option.

KillerBee370

In a straight line? The new Genesis... yes. Around a track? Probably not.

You need to get out more. My Z was potent with every bolt on and tune. My friends Genesis had a CAI and CBE and guess what? I wasn't blowing his doors off by any means.

Don't downplay a less expensive car made in Korea. It's actually a better bang for the buck than the Z. Interior isn't half bad either.

You didn't buy a crappy car. You just didn't buy the fastest. But that's ok because there's always going to be someone faster anyway. Whatever. Enjoy a car for all that it has to offer and ignore the trolls, haters and otherwise ignorant people.

UNKNOWN_370

Hahahahaaa.... genesis coupe???

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The gen has gotten better but still hasn't surpassed 370z times stock for stock. While the Z can still push quarters as low as 12.9 with the auto and 13.0 with the manual. The gen has only pulled 13.5 thus far on the 2013. Modded is always a drivers race so I'm not even going to address the hypothesis.

juicypinkkk

^ lol. Gotta pay to play.

NYBladeZ

Oh and I'm sorry I almost forgot, I haven't mentioned it at all but the damn m6 gearbox absolutely drove me mad. That "lump" between gates was very frustrating and members who have an s2k or porsche know that the Z m6 gearbox is faaaaar behind.

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2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold
2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

Red__Zed

That was one of the most annoying things to me, but I guess I had been spoiled by some great transmissions.