370z as a first car

m4a1mustang · 06-23-2012, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

perhaps a ford mustang..(?)

Yes lets start with even MORE power!

homeryansta · 06-23-2012, 11:07 PM

Camaro because they have even more blind spots than 370.

NitrousZ34 · 06-23-2012, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdog1250

Depends on how mature and experience you are. I say if you can afford to buy one on your own, then yes!

A safe and disciplined driver should have no reason not to enjoy this beautiful machine.

*However, the fact that you're asking this question tells me you likely aren't ready for this car.

If you have the funds, then yes. I assume your really young because your saying this is going to be your first car. If you dont have any real experience with a quick sports car, it could be a bad idea. Asking if a 370z for a first car is a good idea, isnt really a good idea lol.

bdavis89 · 06-23-2012, 11:09 PM

Who is paying for this first car?

10splaya22 · 06-24-2012, 12:08 AM

No, buy something (or have your parents buy) something fwd. I would recommend an 06+ civic si. The are fun, have decent power and insurance isn't horrible. Plus they are safe and forgiving

steve1ddd · 06-24-2012, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by homeryansta

Why don't you be normal like everyone else and drive crappy cars as a starter? I started out with an automatic 93 Celica. I started driving in 2004.

got ya beat..mine was a 79 Celica lol....started driving in 90 though....still, what a beater it was...stearing wheel shook at 55mph. had to add a quart of oil every other week

ahhhh to be young again.

DEpointfive0 · 06-24-2012, 01:00 AM

If you want your loved one to get into an accident, yes... This is one of the most tail happy cars I have ever driven...

Oh, and did I mention the blind sports???

3700 · 06-24-2012, 02:05 AM

thanks this really helped alot i didn't know about the blind spots. some of you guys are saying get a fwd or get a mustang (i was actually thinking of getting that car too) so my question is why?

LakeShow · 06-24-2012, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 3700

thanks this really helped alot i didn't know about the blind spots. some of you guys are saying get a fwd or get a mustang (i was actually thinking of getting that car too) so my question is why?

BeksNice · 06-24-2012, 03:03 AM

Get Z, don't drive fast. Enjoy the car. Ezpz.

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-24-2012, 05:36 AM

From what I read so far... the FR-S and BRZ seem like great first cars. Acceptably quick, very neutral in daily driving and tossable when having fun. Quick without being exaggeratedly fast. A Z for a first time buyer has too much margin for error.
I don't believe FWD is a good first time car due to its plow effect in corners. FWD is harder to control for a youngbuck starting out and trying to develop good driving habits. RWD is better. Keep your VDC on, on roads in your car no matter what... Lower hp rwd is a great way to start... and get a MANUAL. I love my auto but if you're starting out? Get the manual. That way you know how to drive both.

Just remember ONE true rule and you won't have a problem.

Its not how fast your car can go that matters. Its how well you can handle the car. A car should be an extension of you before you attempt to go fast. And that takes time in the drivers seat.

DCNISMO · 06-24-2012, 08:30 AM

Take your time and learn how to drive it, no problem. My first car was a 66 mustang with a 302 that I dropped in with a 4 speed and power nothing. Driving it in rain and snow made me a better driver today. No VDC and no traction control made me learn throttle control to drive. So learn the car before you wick it up and you can handle it.

m4a1mustang · 06-24-2012, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by DCNISMO

Take your time and learn how to drive it, no problem. My first car was a 66 mustang with a 302 that I dropped in with a 4 speed and power nothing. Driving it in rain and snow made me a better driver today. No VDC and no traction control made me learn throttle control to drive. So learn the car before you wick it up and you can handle it.

And resist showing off for friends and chicks!

jpritche · 06-24-2012, 09:14 AM

The Z was my first car. I'm doing well with it! I had a Tundra and a lifted 2006 silverado 2500HD diesel before that though.

Everyone here is right, it's perfectly fine to have the Z as the first car. If you are paying for it congrats, if your parents are, get ready to ignore what everyone says. My dad paid for mine, but I have earned him well over the amount of the Z.

Just be careful. I honestly did not push my car for almost a year. You can't be scared of the car, but you have to have a lot of respect for its capabilities. Just take your time becoming more and more comfortable with it and you will be ok.

P.S.- please don't mod your car for at least 6 months. Get some time and miles on it stock, and I promise you will enjoy your mods a lot more!

Mt Tam I am · 06-24-2012, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 3700

hey everybody! do you think that a nissan 370z would be a good first car?

thanks

I do not. Having watched so many new drivers bounce their car off minor objects, until they get the hang of it. Then, they learn how to avoid things and it is time to upgrade. The Z has a huge blind spot on the right hand side. To learn with blind spot and too much power seems the wrong fit right out of the chute.

06-23-2012, 11:07 PM	#17 (permalink)
homeryansta Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Posts: 424 Drives: 04 se-r spec v, 370z Rep Power: 14	Camaro because they have even more blind spots than 370. __________________

06-23-2012, 11:09 PM	#19 (permalink)
bdavis89 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 586 Drives: '10 370Z PW Auto Rep Power: 14	Who is paying for this first car? __________________ 2010 Pearl White Touring Sport Package \| Navigation \| 7 Speed Automatic

06-24-2012, 05:36 AM	#26 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14857	From what I read so far... the FR-S and BRZ seem like great first cars. Acceptably quick, very neutral in daily driving and tossable when having fun. Quick without being exaggeratedly fast. A Z for a first time buyer has too much margin for error. I don't believe FWD is a good first time car due to its plow effect in corners. FWD is harder to control for a youngbuck starting out and trying to develop good driving habits. RWD is better. Keep your VDC on, on roads in your car no matter what... Lower hp rwd is a great way to start... and get a MANUAL. I love my auto but if you're starting out? Get the manual. That way you know how to drive both. Just remember ONE true rule and you won't have a problem. Its not how fast your car can go that matters. Its how well you can handle the car. A car should be an extension of you before you attempt to go fast. And that takes time in the drivers seat. Last edited by UNKNOWN_370; 06-24-2012 at 05:41 AM.

06-24-2012, 12:08 AM	#20 (permalink)
10splaya22 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Blacksburg, Va Posts: 64 Drives: 2009 370z PG 6MT Rep Power: 13	No, buy something (or have your parents buy) something fwd. I would recommend an 06+ civic si. The are fun, have decent power and insurance isn't horrible. Plus they are safe and forgiving

06-24-2012, 01:00 AM	#22 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	If you want your loved one to get into an accident, yes... This is one of the most tail happy cars I have ever driven... Oh, and did I mention the blind sports???

06-24-2012, 02:05 AM	#23 (permalink)
3700 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: california Posts: 14 Drives: 90 mazda miata Rep Power: 13	thanks this really helped alot i didn't know about the blind spots. some of you guys are saying get a fwd or get a mustang (i was actually thinking of getting that car too) so my question is why?

06-24-2012, 03:03 AM	#25 (permalink)
BeksNice Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 114 Drives: '13 Camaro 2LT/RS Rep Power: 13	Get Z, don't drive fast. Enjoy the car. Ezpz.

06-24-2012, 08:30 AM	#27 (permalink)
DCNISMO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: washington dc Posts: 995 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 178	Take your time and learn how to drive it, no problem. My first car was a 66 mustang with a 302 that I dropped in with a 4 speed and power nothing. Driving it in rain and snow made me a better driver today. No VDC and no traction control made me learn throttle control to drive. So learn the car before you wick it up and you can handle it.

06-24-2012, 09:14 AM	#29 (permalink)
jpritche A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cartersville, Ga Age: 32 Posts: 2,571 Drives: '15 RR, '14 IS250 Rep Power: 30	The Z was my first car. I'm doing well with it! I had a Tundra and a lifted 2006 silverado 2500HD diesel before that though. Everyone here is right, it's perfectly fine to have the Z as the first car. If you are paying for it congrats, if your parents are, get ready to ignore what everyone says. My dad paid for mine, but I have earned him well over the amount of the Z. Just be careful. I honestly did not push my car for almost a year. You can't be scared of the car, but you have to have a lot of respect for its capabilities. Just take your time becoming more and more comfortable with it and you will be ok. P.S.- please don't mod your car for at least 6 months. Get some time and miles on it stock, and I promise you will enjoy your mods a lot more!