Serisouly Torn between 2012 and 2013 Z

Davey · 07-26-2012, 12:15 PM

It's not really hard to drive once you get used to it, but it is harder to get used to than some. I've been driving sticks for years and there are some you'll get in and you get the idea how quick to let the clutch up and all that within just a few shifts, and the Z takes a little more practice, that's all.

KaienZ34 · 07-26-2012, 12:29 PM

The synchro makes someone who has never driven stick seem like a pro.

Minsu · 07-26-2012, 12:38 PM

Then pro me up baby

KaienZ34 · 07-26-2012, 12:48 PM

My wife handled it fine and she has never drive an MT car before.

kenchan · 07-26-2012, 12:54 PM

really? i was in luv at first sight.

Kingbaby · 07-26-2012, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

really? i was in luv at first sight.

I still can stand the sight of a stock one...looks is still the only thing I don't like...

then again with a few pieces it does demand my attention!

Minsu · 07-26-2012, 12:57 PM

*sniff* reduced to wife status

kenchan · 07-26-2012, 01:08 PM

hummmm...

kenchan · 07-26-2012, 02:09 PM

they will just question why the op is bald?

chris410 · 07-26-2012, 02:37 PM

12...the 13 looks too much like a 350. IMO the 13 is a step backwards when it comes to looks. Also, it is a shame that Nissan did not do anything to bump up the HP numbers.

I will say that in the end YOU are paying for the car so go with the one YOU like...who cares what anyone else thinks.

There will always be people who like your car and people who will hate your car if you drive anything worth noticing!

Magic Bus · 07-26-2012, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris410

I will say that in the end YOU are paying for the car so go with the one YOU like...who cares what anyone else thinks.

There will always be people who like your car and people who will hate your car if you drive anything worth noticing!

Totally agree that's why I'm getting a 13. 09-12 owners love the looks of their cars and rightly so, it is a gorgeous car.

For me, I personally like the looks of the 13 better. Front end and sport pkg wheels look fresh to me and will differentiate my car from the pack, vs getting something that has been the same for the past 3 years.

As for resale value years down the road, you will not make up the difference paid for touring vs non touring. But the bottom line is, get what you want......it's your $$$$!

Minsu · 07-26-2012, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magic Bus

Totally agree that's why I'm getting a 13. 09-12 owners love the looks of their cars and rightly so, it is a gorgeous car.

For me, I personally like the looks of the 13 better. Front end and sport pkg wheels look fresh to me and will differentiate my car from the pack, vs getting something that has been the same for the past 3 years.

As for resale value years down the road, you will not make up the difference paid for touring vs non touring. But the bottom line is, get what you want......it's your $$$$!

I might have to disagree on your last few sentences, i feel that the touring version in PW with 6mt will have a very good resale, if im buying for 41k then 36k, 5k devalue isnt a big drop in my books. but that also depends on how many miles it has.

But im sure people will opt for the touring if they can get it for cheaper, so imo my resale will be very good if not excellent

Magic Bus · 07-26-2012, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minsu

I might have to disagree on your last few sentences, i feel that the touring version in PW with 6mt will have a very good resale, if im buying for 41k then 36k, 5k devalue isnt a big drop in my books. but that also depends on how many miles it has.

But im sure people will opt for the touring if they can get it for cheaper, so imo my resale will be very good if not excellent

Forgive me for not explaining my point clearly. If I took a 2013Z 6mt Touring and paid $4,000 more than a 2013Z 6mt Base and sold it 7 years down the road. I would not get $4,000 more at selling time than the base, all miles and looks being equal.

Would a Touring 12 PW 6mt have good resale value a couple of years down the road? Of course it would.

UNKNOWN_370 · 07-26-2012, 02:46 PM

While both front ends of the 370z leave something to be desired. Black out the fang area and the Z looks incredibly masculine and intimidating. With the new front. It looks like you had an accident and replaced your front end with a 350z and did a cheap modification by replacing the front signal lights with LED's.

Vertigo · 07-26-2012, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

While both front ends of the 370z leave something to be desired. Black out the fang area and the Z looks incredibly masculine and intimidating. With the new front. It looks like you had an accident and replaced your front end with a 350z and did a cheap modification by replacing the front signal lights with LED's.

+1

07-26-2012, 02:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
chris410 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 345 Drives: 10' GT500 Rep Power: 16	12...the 13 looks too much like a 350. IMO the 13 is a step backwards when it comes to looks. Also, it is a shame that Nissan did not do anything to bump up the HP numbers. I will say that in the end YOU are paying for the car so go with the one YOU like...who cares what anyone else thinks. There will always be people who like your car and people who will hate your car if you drive anything worth noticing! __________________ Chris Current: 2014 WRX Stage I + SPT / 2013 Hayabusa 202HP Former:09 370Z 7-AT PW/Ark Type 2 exhaust/Evo R lip/TSW Nurburgring carbon

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
OEM 2013 Front Bumper Can be Replaced with 2012?	Minsu	Exterior & Interior	16	05-29-2013 02:55 PM
Looking to buy a Z in July... 2013 or 2012??	binary0x01	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	7	06-04-2012 07:56 PM
2012 or 2013?	troubadour	Nissan 370Z Pricing / Ordering Discussions	34	05-01-2012 03:37 AM
Very torn between the two	JakeZ34	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	18	10-18-2009 03:27 AM
Torn.	jcrosswhite	Other Vehicles	13	06-07-2009 05:49 PM

07-26-2012, 12:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Davey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,766 Drives: '15 NISMO 6MT Rep Power: 117172	It's not really hard to drive once you get used to it, but it is harder to get used to than some. I've been driving sticks for years and there are some you'll get in and you get the idea how quick to let the clutch up and all that within just a few shifts, and the Z takes a little more practice, that's all.

07-26-2012, 12:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	The synchro makes someone who has never driven stick seem like a pro.

07-26-2012, 12:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Minsu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,401 Drives: 2013 MidBlue 370Z 6M Rep Power: 24	Then pro me up baby

07-26-2012, 12:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	My wife handled it fine and she has never drive an MT car before.

07-26-2012, 12:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	really? i was in luv at first sight.

07-26-2012, 12:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
Minsu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,401 Drives: 2013 MidBlue 370Z 6M Rep Power: 24	sniff reduced to wife status

07-26-2012, 01:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	hummmm...

07-26-2012, 02:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	they will just question why the op is bald?

07-26-2012, 02:46 PM	#14 (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: 14858	While both front ends of the 370z leave something to be desired. Black out the fang area and the Z looks incredibly masculine and intimidating. With the new front. It looks like you had an accident and replaced your front end with a 350z and did a cheap modification by replacing the front signal lights with LED's.