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ShinyBlueZ 04-30-2012 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370 (Post 1695168)
I agree but, you are kinda overworshipping. Lol. I test drove everything up to 50k. The only car I would have chosen over a Z if it would have had a better interior was an EVO. The car with a nice interior that was more realistic was the 135: but I didn't want to deal with BMW unreliability. The camaro was crazy fun to drive but overproduced and too common. Same with the mustang. I'm a big Z and G fan. But if something came along that was a truely better value. Id trade. But for now. There's nothing.

How am I overworshipping? lol I said for the combination of price/value + looks/style + performance.. you can't really name a better car. Then you tried and couldn't do it. :p So my claims are absolutely justified! Then you even said if something better came along you'd trade but there's nothing. So 370z > all in range :happydance:

I wouldn't have minded an Evo as an occasional ride.. but the Z is a way more classy but still super sporty daily drive. I can pull up in it and still look professional for work. The Evo looks a little too much boy racer rice for me.

shadoquad 04-30-2012 07:34 PM

I'm sure I'm not the first to say it, but I love the 370z... But I'd still try something else, something new.

You only go around once in life. I'd want to try something else.

Alchemy 04-30-2012 07:35 PM

Im absolutly in love with my Z and all Z's in general. Ive owned a few. Im suprised that after thinking about it I dont know what I would do. Im not sure if I could buy the same car twice. Prob do something different

frost 04-30-2012 07:38 PM

Nothing that says people can't love the Z and want to try something new as well. We all have favorite foods, but we don't eat the same thing every single day.

shadoquad 04-30-2012 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by frost (Post 1695368)
Nothing that says people can't love the Z and want to try something new as well. We all have favorite foods, but we don't eat the same thing every single day.

:iagree:

I'll never be out of love with my Z.

But if Joan Q. Prius were to juggle her coffee and lose control, careening into my car and totaling it...

I'd try something else.

FL 4Motion 04-30-2012 07:49 PM

Good question. I think I would have to say no, I would not repurchase a 370z. There are too many fundamental shortcomings with this car and were I suddenly w/o my current car, I think I'd get a 350z nismo to tide me over until the Z35 comes out and see if nissan has listened to us here who track the car and hopefully they make a car with no brake cooling/ice mode issues, fuel starve, and a real lsd.

MacLean 04-30-2012 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad (Post 1695357)
I'm sure I'm not the first to say it, but I love the 370z... But I'd still try something else, something new.

You only go around once in life. I'd want to try something else.

:iagree: Yes what I really wanted was a GT-R (about 98k new), BMW M3 (about 80k new & fully loaded), or a Cayman R (about 88k new & fully load). The only issue is that the price of these vehicle is crazy stupid & the car payment is an effen mortgage payment. I do not want to have a 1,200-1,800 monthy car payment HELL NO. I love my baby GT-R -aka- Mini GT-R (Nismo). To be quite honest I have seen more GT-R's on the road than I have seen Nismo's. So for me Nismo FTW.

RoshDawg 04-30-2012 08:01 PM

Oh of course. But in reality, I might wait for the next installment of the Z. But I would have a z none the less

Sysopz 04-30-2012 08:08 PM

Really is a good question...I love my Z but IMO it's about 100hp short of the mark for me to get another, I really miss the V12 BiTurbo of my last car.

shadoquad 04-30-2012 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cgmg21 (Post 1695418)
:iagree: Yes what I really wanted was a GT-R (about 98k new), BMW M3 (about 80k new & fully loaded), or a Cayman R (about 88k new & fully load). The only issue is that the price of these vehicle is crazy stupid & the car payment is an effen mortgage payment. I do not want to have a 1,200-1,800 monthy car payment HELL NO. I love my baby GT-R -aka- Mini GT-R (Nismo). To be quite honest I have seen more GT-R's on the road than I have seen Nismo's. So for me Nismo FTW.

lol I might aim a bit lower than that and go for a CTS-V Sedan. Or even lower and look at a Corvette.

FL 4Motion 04-30-2012 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad (Post 1695445)
lol I might aim a bit lower than that and go for a CTS-V Sedan. Or even lower and look at a Corvette.

:yum:

Mike 04-30-2012 08:12 PM

I said yes, because I do love the car, but mine is pretty much track only. On further reflection, I would probably get a spec 350z instead. And thats only if some idiot hits me and totals it on a rare occassion when I am on the street, since I only have liability. If its my fault, or the track, I'll just be done tracking for a bit.

red6spd 04-30-2012 08:13 PM

I would change only because I would like to try something new. I love my Z and have no plans to sell or trade her, but if she was totaled or stolen I would probably pick up a new STI sedan or wait and see if there gonna turbo this BR-Z thing.

RiCharlie 04-30-2012 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s (Post 1694886)
I would probably get a 5.0. Would be nice to have that extra 100 hp :yum:

HP is like sex..you never have enough!:icon18:

Mergnthwirker 04-30-2012 08:20 PM

The 370Z has been the perfect car for me at this point in my life. Love it to death. But if it got totalled or stolen I probably would not buy an exact replacement. I like variety, and would definitely want to try something else for a while. Maybe go upscale to a Cayman S or drop down to something like a BRZ. Still stick with a sports car, but a different flavor. Had a bunch and for the most part liked them all, from Alfa Romeo's to MGB-GT to Lancia Aurelia to Camaro to Miata to Corvette to Mercedes SL to RX-8 to 370Z... and the beat goes on.

MacLean 04-30-2012 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cgmg21 (Post 1695418)
:iagree: Yes what I really wanted was a GT-R (about 98k new), BMW M3 (about 80k new & fully loaded), or a Cayman R (about 88k new & fully load). The only issue is that the price of these vehicle is crazy stupid & the car payment is an effen mortgage payment. I do not want to have a 1,200-1,800 monthy car payment HELL NO. I love my baby GT-R -aka- Mini GT-R (Nismo). To be quite honest I have seen more GT-R's on the road than I have seen Nismo's. So for me Nismo FTW.

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Originally Posted by shadoquad (Post 1695445)
lol I might aim a bit lower than that and go for a CTS-V Sedan. Or even lower and look at a Corvette.

Those are good choices. Well I'm not married & I do not have any kids...... If I had both, then my response would be completely different. I love the cars I listed, but in the end you have to come to terms with reality. I could be happy with a new GT500 sitting in my garage & take her out once in a blue moon.

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Originally Posted by RiCharlie (Post 1695471)
HP is like sex..you never have enough!:icon18:

:icon18: :iagree: AMEN BROTHA..............

buddyZ 04-30-2012 08:48 PM

I bought this car a month ago and have regrets sometimes because of things like non butter shifting,terrible drivers vision,horrible speakers,terrible gas mileage,quiet exhaust note unlike g35/350z,oil gets way hot,probably a few more things.

Love the looks alot, would not buy again. Regret not buying the Z4 M Coupe i wanted or saving up more for an e90 m3 or boss mustang somehow.

shadoquad 04-30-2012 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by buddyZ (Post 1695544)
I bought this car a month ago and have regrets sometimes because of things like non butter shifting,terrible drivers vision,horrible speakers,terrible gas mileage,quiet exhaust note unlike g35/350z,oil gets way hot,probably a few more things.

Love the looks alot, would not buy again. Regret not buying the Z4 M Coupe i wanted or saving up more for an e90 m3 or boss mustang somehow.

If you're in your break-in period, then the gas mileage may improve afterward. It did for me.

Forrest 04-30-2012 08:52 PM

I would have to get something cheaper due to my financial status has changed due to I go to school now.

buddyZ 04-30-2012 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad (Post 1695546)
If you're in your break-in period, then the gas mileage may improve afterward. It did for me.

I hope so man, 13-16mg is not right.. My 2005 Frontier gets better mpg by alot, and that truck eats gas.

FL 4Motion 04-30-2012 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by buddyZ (Post 1695567)
I hope so man, 13-16mg is not right.. My 2005 Frontier gets better mpg by alot, and that truck eats gas.

woa, that's really bad, even during breakin I was getting 18-20mpg.

shadoquad 04-30-2012 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by buddyZ (Post 1695567)
I hope so man, 13-16mg is not right.. My 2005 Frontier gets better mpg by alot, and that truck eats gas.

I was around 15 during breakin, according to the computer.

I've averaged 19.7 over the last two years, and I have a lead foot.

buddyZ 04-30-2012 09:02 PM

Thanks, hopefully it gets better because its the break in period. I mean were talking Granny shifting here i hope i can get at least 16-20.

I only have 700 miles!! When can i start going past 5-6k rpm!?!?! haha

shadoquad 04-30-2012 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by buddyZ (Post 1695586)
Thanks, hopefully it gets better because its the break in period. I mean were talking Granny shifting here i hope i can get at least 16-20.

I only have 700 miles!! When can i start going past 5-6k rpm!?!?! haha

I waited until about 1200

bbigby64 04-30-2012 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Vaughanabe13 (Post 1695073)
Absolutely I would. Mustangs, camaros, challengers, etc. all look like garbage, even if they outperform my car. I would take a Z34 any day over them (including 5.0). It's my dream car and I'm living the dream.

:iagree:

sonic370 04-30-2012 09:17 PM

i would only because iv'e owned 3 already. and i have no doubt i would miss the 370 it is one fun car to drive and has been trouble free....

but that being said i would go for the second best bang for your buck sports car
a c6 vette. i think that would help me get over the loss of my 370

bbigby64 04-30-2012 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by buddyZ (Post 1695567)
I hope so man, 13-16mg is not right.. My 2005 Frontier gets better mpg by alot, and that truck eats gas.

On my last road trip, I got 26.9 mpg. My Z is a 2010.

MacLean 04-30-2012 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by buddyZ (Post 1695567)
I hope so man, 13-16mg is not right.. My 2005 Frontier gets better mpg by alot, and that truck eats gas.

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion (Post 1695574)
woa, that's really bad, even during breakin I was getting 18-20mpg.

+1....... :iagree: WOW......not good at all. Are you in a lot of bumper to bumper traffic (rush hr traffic)? How fast do you drive? I have about 300 miles (maybe more) on my Nismo & I saw 21.1, but I am getting 20.4-20.9. I have not went to 4k rpms (once my dad) & I shift at 3k & avg about 65+- mph on the road. I have not been in rush hr traffic yet.

MacLean 04-30-2012 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bbigby64 (Post 1695654)
On my last road trip, I got 26.9 mpg. My Z is a 2010.

That is freaken awesome on your mpg.......

leeyeegue 04-30-2012 10:28 PM

I'd prob do a new Sti lol

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98intrigue 04-30-2012 10:51 PM

Among the new car market, I was considering purchasing a 2012 Nismo to replace my 40th... In my opinion, there's not much out there in the price range that rivals the looks/power/interior. An opportunity arose to purchase my dream car as a kid and I jumped on it. So I voted no.

Mt Tam I am 05-01-2012 10:35 AM

I just read the entire thread and must say I am surprised over 70% currently would stick with the 370Z. I thought more would move on to another but it shows me how a vocal minority can not sway the informed majority. Of the "No it's time for a change" crowd, a few will get 350Z's and others want to wait for the next generation Z.

This question has been on my mind awhile. I will vote now as well. I would replace my 370Z with another.

NBZ34 05-01-2012 10:44 AM

I voted 'yes'. I love the Z. However.. if i had the money, I would probably go with the GT-R, but I just cant see myself spending $100k on a car... so, the Z it is!

TerribleONE 05-01-2012 10:45 AM

I would... just because of the ridiculous amount of $$ spent on parts. If she was stock, nah... id go for something different

birdmanx1 05-01-2012 11:13 AM

I probably would not, as much as I love my Z, I would find it hard to go through all the mods done once again. I would likely go for a Porsche Panamera next.

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Originally Posted by frost (Post 1694908)
Now that I moved to a snowy climate, I'd get a scooby doo if I had it to do all over again. I love the Z, but not being able to drive it half the year is suck-city.

Where did you move frosty frost?
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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s (Post 1694886)
I would probably get a 5.0. Would be nice to have that extra 100 hp and a nice sounding V8 :yum:

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 1694891)
We made it 4 posts. Pack it up, time to go home.

:icon18: get that Steve copycat Dan!

m4a1mustang 05-01-2012 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by birdmanx1 (Post 1696680)
:icon18: get that Steve copycat Dan!

:icon17:

If I owned a car long enough and it was totaled I'd probably replace it with something else. I had the Z for 18 months, so I'd have replaced it with something different if it was totaled then. If the Mustang gets whacked... I would probably get a GTR or something German.

There are just too many cars out there for me to try. Can't stick with one for too long.

Mike 05-01-2012 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1696700)
:icon17:

If I owned a car long enough and it was totaled I'd probably replace it with something else. I had the Z for 18 months, so I'd have replaced it with something different if it was totaled then. If the Mustang gets whacked... I would probably get a GTR or something German.

There are just too many cars out there for me to try. Can't stick with one for too long.

I agree. However, in my case, when I got married it was a reason to get two new cars a year instead of one. I need to keep them longer, so instead we have 4 cars for two people, so I can still get the fever every year or so. I think I'm on vehicles 32-35 right now.

B&W_Evader 05-01-2012 11:40 AM

Did my homework, the Z is still on the top of my list. DD comfort and capability of taking just about anyone on the twisties if you're the better driver.

I do miss the neck snapping power of my 1969 Covette but I think I like having a heater and air conditioner more now. Not to mention 21.1 vs 12 MPG. Had it for over 20 years so it was time to move on to something new anyway. Also, I agree, everyone should own a Vette in thier lifetime.

For a track car in CA, I'd stay with a Smog Exempt vehicle.

birdmanx1 05-01-2012 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1696700)
:icon17:

If I owned a car long enough and it was totaled I'd probably replace it with something else. I had the Z for 18 months, so I'd have replaced it with something different if it was totaled then. If the Mustang gets whacked... I would probably get a GTR or something German.

There are just too many cars out there for me to try. Can't stick with one for too long.

:tup: You couldn't say it better.

The Dimer 05-01-2012 11:57 AM

I want to say I would, but I just don't know. I've driven the 5.0 and liked it, but I don't think I could do one everyday. I might just buy something cheap, bank the money, and wait to see if Nissan puts some turbos on the Z in a couple years.

I know I could just TT a current Z, but being factory boosted makes everything so much easier. If I didn't get another Z it would definitely be something with a turbo under the hood.


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