So why is everyone selling their Z's?

Coon-azz · 10-12-2012, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by w0rM

I seriously don't understand why some people want to measure the Z based on how fast it runs the quarter mile. If you want something that's going to blow you away in straight line speed, and you bought a Z, you obviously didn't do your research before you bought the car.

I bought the Z for it combination of styling and respectable performance. I still think it's the best looking sub $40 sports car on the planet. That's enough of a reason to love my car... and keep it.

Agreed. its a purpose buillt car. I also think you are assuming that most people do quality research during an impulse buy.

alcheng · 10-12-2012, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by wdkwang

Minus the reasons of having a baby, buying a house, moving, crashed it, got laid off, blew the motor, or deporting, what reasons are people selling it?

Personally I'm probably keeping the car for 5-6 years. I'm already bored of the power, and the amount of money spent for full bolt-ons/tune or boost comes with unsatisfying gains in terms of hp/$. For handling the curves and drifting, it does well, but the straights leave much to desire.

You need a Prius....

binary0x01 · 10-12-2012, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by sucasa

I sold my Z last month. I loved the car. it was 2010 Fully loaded all options.. with 8,000 miles.. I just got married, bought a new house, thinking of expenses and moving forward, it was not practical to keep a 2 seater sitting in garage, payments and not even drive in winter.. harsh winters here in Northern Virginia. I traded in/ and got a 2013 mazda CX-5 (love the space, 31MPG city, lack of power..need to live w/ that)..oh well, but it's about priorities..

Z is a great car. BUT there is a time and place for everything in life.
In a few years, I will either getting a GT-R or 4 seater sports sedan.. (M5 or Panomara).. let's see..

BTW. Anyone in DC area looking for a great deal. My Z is at Arlington Mazda for a pretty decent price.. Fully loaded.. Rev.D lock installed.. absolutely perfect.

Where I live the Z is perfect year round, and I love taking it to my GF's relatives in Fresno, about a 3 hour drive, and then beating on the Z all day long up in the mountain twisties and some awesome straights

. When I get married I already said I'm keeping the Z and turning it into a proper racecar with my buddy after I get a second vehicle (Probably a truck again, I miss my truck so much OMFG!!!!).

Anyway, the Z is ******* great, and so far the best bang for the buck of any car in my book.

FL 4Motion · 10-12-2012, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I will say I have never been on a forum where so many people (a vocal minority, anyways) have been so concerned with what other people are doing with their lives. As if someone trading in their Z on something else has any impact on your life whatsoever!

/\ when you traded in your Z, a part of me died inside.

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Actually, considering I have to buy everything you buy, your choice to buy or sell cars has a huge impact on my life.

/\

RoshDawg · 10-12-2012, 07:20 PM

I'm pretty bad at understanding what is sarcastic here and what is not. I love my Z like crazy, and I'm sure there are more people on this forum who agree with me than those who complain about their car.

But I guess those who are selling are doing so for no specific reason in particular besides that its time for a change.

LakeShow · 10-12-2012, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

You need a Prius....

What are you talking about, the Prius hauls a$$. You didn't know about the "Power" button huh? Faster than the Z

jcasti07 · 10-12-2012, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

Cause the Z is slow, it's ugly, overpriced, underpowered, horrible ride, mediocre handling, horrible exhaust and cabin noise, cheap quality materials, ugly interior, oil temps send you to limp mode, steering wheel lock will kill the car, makes the 5.0 Mustang seem like a Bugatti Veyron compared to the Z. Did I cover it all?

I like how his subtitle is "a true Z fanatic" HAHAHA

PapoZalsa · 10-12-2012, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

Cause the Z is slow, it's ugly, overpriced, underpowered, horrible ride, mediocre handling, horrible exhaust and cabin noise, cheap quality materials, ugly interior, oil temps send you to limp mode, steering wheel lock will kill the car, makes the 5.0 Mustang seem like a Bugatti Veyron compared to the Z. Did I cover it all?

Z RATED OKC · 10-13-2012, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

What are you talking about, the Prius hauls a$$. You didn't know about the "Power" button huh? Faster than the Z

I sat in a prius at the state fair , I could easily tell this... Is a straight up race car

it felt very intimidating to

Kingbaby · 10-13-2012, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RoshDawg

I'm pretty bad at understanding what is sarcastic here and what is not. I love my Z like crazy, and I'm sure there are more people on this forum who agree with me than those who complain about their car.

But I guess those who are selling are doing so for no specific reason in particular besides that its time for a change.

Cause it's not the new mustang/camaro/STi

Z is the pretty you just want to fcuk, and not live with...impractical & a money pit!

Short story...

My car is somewhat down for some mods....got everything bolted up but still not complete. Some friends comes over cause they broke a shifter? Either way while fixing that. They wanted to hear my car....I turn her on....idles as any Z would. I get compliments, they ask me to rev it a little. I do, but the rear calipers aren't on so I'm getting the slip light....it's prevents full throttle as if I'm slipping!

I have a kill switch for my sensors....

I hit it and rev to 5k

Both of these grown men jump

Haven't driven it in months and I'll never sell it...

alcheng · 10-13-2012, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

You need a Prius....

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

What are you talking about, the Prius hauls a$$. You didn't know about the "Power" button huh? Faster than the Z

ughh..... I was serious about that...

And you know what that "EV" button means???

"Extreme Velocity"

Magic Bus · 10-13-2012, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

What are you talking about, the Prius hauls a$$. You didn't know about the "Power" button huh? Faster than the Z

Yep, test drove one cause the wifey was interested in one. Once you press that button......bye bye Z! LOL

Wifey test drove it and said, uh uh. And she's coming from a minivan

m4a1mustang · 10-13-2012, 03:34 PM

The Prius C is a pretty menacing sports car

m4a1mustang · 10-13-2012, 03:38 PM

Grrrrrrr I am going to eat you!

RoshDawg · 10-13-2012, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Grrrrrrr I am going to eat you!

Lol!

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