I finally had enough

SeattleLion · 09-17-2012, 11:20 AM

This is a difficult post for me. I have loved my Z for the last two years. However, the combination of noise and very hard ride have taken their toll. I have to use whatever car I own as my dd. So, for the last 20,000 miles (minus some great track days), the car has taken me to work, shopping, vacation, etc.

I made all the right mods (teflon/ss brake lines, oil cooler, racing brake fluid, etc.) and the car was amazing fun to drive, but just not to and from work. After reading here and doing a lot of soul searching, I traded my Z in for a Mustang GT 50, California edition. The numbers for this car are very close to the 370 (5 sec 0-60, 27mpg avg, turns like a Z). I figured that at least from a handling perspective it would be close.

The car is only two days old, so I don't have any authoritive data. It's way quieter. The ride is more forgiving (but not soft by any means). It is much bigger and the seating position is easier on my old bones.

I should be happy, but I'm not. I really loved my Z. No Ford will ever make me feel that way. I guess this is goodbye. I have loved my time on this forum and thanks for the patient and helpful advice I have gotten here.

I will never forget the two years I had my 370Z. If I had the money, I would have kept it as my weekend and fun car. Oh well.

Bob

SPOHN · 09-17-2012, 11:31 AM

So you wanted to look like everyone else? Kidding. Somewhat. Good luck.

shadoquad · 09-17-2012, 11:32 AM

Congrats on the new car, Bob. Sorry to see you go

Red__Zed · 09-17-2012, 11:35 AM

Enjoy the new ride

tjlazer · 09-17-2012, 11:46 AM

sad to see you give up on the Z. Very tough ride? What suspension did you have on it? The stock ride was great. Now the Nismo ride was very hard. I have Swifts and I love it. It is perfect.

Vichtz · 09-17-2012, 12:10 PM

Good luck I guess

MMC Racing · 09-17-2012, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vichtz

Good luck I guess

Old comparison with the 4.6L Mustang..

Mt Tam I am · 09-17-2012, 05:05 PM

Sorry to see another go the way of the Mustang. I am glad you got what you wanted and yes the Z ride is stiff. I just like to say it rides as well as other cars costing many times more such as a Ferrari.

Farewell Bob

Red__Zed · 09-17-2012, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JungleZ

whats the price difference on a gt and a 5.0, also how much faster is the 5.0

The 5.0 is the GT

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vichtz

Good luck I guess

not sure if serious

sparky · 09-17-2012, 08:50 PM

No replies from him since his OP. I think he's gone.

LakeShow · 09-17-2012, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sparky

No replies from him since his OP. I think he's gone.

Onto the Mustang forums.

SeattleLion · 09-17-2012, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sparky

No replies from him since his OP. I think he's gone.

I am still here. Just got busy at work. Thanks for all the good thoughts. I will always love my Z. I had both the 240 and 40 years later the 370. I'm grateful I had the chance.

Mt Tam I am · 09-17-2012, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

The 5.0 is the GT

not sure if serious

I love this one.

KSFastah · 09-17-2012, 02:03 PM

Good luck with your new ride.

I hope the improved ride comfort overcomes the glaring disparity in build quality, for you. For me? That disparity drove me out of a 2011 Camaro SS1 and into a 2012 Z.

rebe945 · 09-17-2012, 02:12 PM

Good luck. Im lucky, my Z is a weekend car only plus with new Hankooks and after lining the hatch area , its really good in terms of the problems you mentioned. Have fun in the Stang. Rich

09-17-2012, 11:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
SeattleLion Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 226 Drives: '13 Mustang GT Prem. Rep Power: 233	I finally had enough This is a difficult post for me. I have loved my Z for the last two years. However, the combination of noise and very hard ride have taken their toll. I have to use whatever car I own as my dd. So, for the last 20,000 miles (minus some great track days), the car has taken me to work, shopping, vacation, etc. I made all the right mods (teflon/ss brake lines, oil cooler, racing brake fluid, etc.) and the car was amazing fun to drive, but just not to and from work. After reading here and doing a lot of soul searching, I traded my Z in for a Mustang GT 50, California edition. The numbers for this car are very close to the 370 (5 sec 0-60, 27mpg avg, turns like a Z). I figured that at least from a handling perspective it would be close. The car is only two days old, so I don't have any authoritive data. It's way quieter. The ride is more forgiving (but not soft by any means). It is much bigger and the seating position is easier on my old bones. I should be happy, but I'm not. I really loved my Z. No Ford will ever make me feel that way. I guess this is goodbye. I have loved my time on this forum and thanks for the patient and helpful advice I have gotten here. I will never forget the two years I had my 370Z. If I had the money, I would have kept it as my weekend and fun car. Oh well. Bob Last edited by SeattleLion; 09-17-2012 at 11:38 AM. Reason: typo

09-17-2012, 11:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	So you wanted to look like everyone else? Kidding. Somewhat. Good luck. __________________

09-17-2012, 11:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 52 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	sad to see you give up on the Z. Very tough ride? What suspension did you have on it? The stock ride was great. Now the Nismo ride was very hard. I have Swifts and I love it. It is perfect. __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

09-17-2012, 05:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3842	Sorry to see another go the way of the Mustang. I am glad you got what you wanted and yes the Z ride is stiff. I just like to say it rides as well as other cars costing many times more such as a Ferrari. Farewell Bob __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

09-17-2012, 08:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
sparky Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 642 Drives: 12 370Z GM AT Rep Power: 14	No replies from him since his OP. I think he's gone. __________________ 2012 370Z GM 7AT/JWM LEDs / 3M clear bra / 35% tint / GTR start button / FI CBE SS 18" RES / Momo shift knob / K & N Typhoon / Z1 hood struts / H&R 20mm f/r / illuminated kickplates

09-17-2012, 11:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	Congrats on the new car, Bob. Sorry to see you go

09-17-2012, 11:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	Enjoy the new ride

09-17-2012, 12:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Vichtz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 538 Drives: PG 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	Good luck I guess

09-17-2012, 02:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
KSFastah Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: KS Posts: 184 Drives: 12 370Z Sport GM M6 Rep Power: 12	Good luck with your new ride. I hope the improved ride comfort overcomes the glaring disparity in build quality, for you. For me? That disparity drove me out of a 2011 Camaro SS1 and into a 2012 Z.

09-17-2012, 02:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
rebe945 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: middleburg hts, ohio Posts: 491 Drives: 2009 370Z black 7at Rep Power: 15	Seattle Lion Good luck. Im lucky, my Z is a weekend car only plus with new Hankooks and after lining the hatch area , its really good in terms of the problems you mentioned. Have fun in the Stang. Rich

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