Originally Posted by Mr&Mrs (Post 1971440)

Better not say that to GTR owners lol

Automatics have come a long way. RESPECT!

Originally Posted by mikeSS (Post 1970941)

hey guys. i have thought about getting a 370z since 2009. i went with a camaro SS instead. I put a lot of money into my camaro. the car has around 520HP, cammed, full exhaust, intake, dyno tune. suspension mods, lightweight rims, tires etc.. the car sounds WICKED. and the looks to match.

but when i say to my self i would rather have a stock 370z over my modded SS, i know i need to sell it. i am sick of the whole camaro and mustang scene. i hate how they offer v6 and v8s . its just not a true performance car. the car should only have a v8 in it. i hate seeing so many v6 camaros and mustang around driven by non enthusiast. it just bothers me. so i am selling my camaro, and hoping it should cover a used 370z. i think i can get around 25-30 for the camaro.

but heres my concern. i really have never bought a used car before, and also one that has been out for this many years. i am the kind of guy who likes the newest and baddest thing. but as if this moment this is the car i want.

so when is the new Z coming out ? i would like to get at least 2 years out of the car before a new looks comes out.

Originally Posted by Jsolo (Post 1971426)

Unless you're really itching for a new/different car or there's something wrong with the camaro, who cares what other people drive.

With all the mods you've done, you're going to end up taking a loss on the deal. Is it really worth it to be in a somewhat more unique car? Around here, I see lots of G's (mostly awd), Z's, camaro's, mustangs, etc... The only thing that bothers me is that most of them are automatics. True enthusiasts drive with 3 pedals, not 2 :)

Originally Posted by Amuse370z (Post 1971822)

Manual cars will soon be a thing of the past, whether "enthusiasts" like it or not.

Brb IS-F, GTR, C63, Aventadors, 458 italias, etc

Originally Posted by gsxr750 (Post 1970952)

Just don't buy anything older than a 2012, the previous years tend to have more issues and most seem to have been resolved with the 2012 production run. Definitly stay away from the 2009-2010 yrs.

Originally Posted by 11Thumper (Post 1972021)

Hey Mike,

You gave me a few tips on the Camaro when I was in the market back in '11. I ended up with a Z of course. They're both nice cars. I think they both look sexy except the Z is hands down nicer on the inside. I think offering two engine packages is fine. After it all it gets more of them produced and that increases parts availability (benefits the Camaro more :p). But to me it wouldn't matter what other people do and I couldn't care less. If they offered a 4 banger 370Z (maybe a 120Z lol) who cares...I just wouldn't buy it. I think Transformers really helped Camaro sales...

The Z is a great car. I wanted an automatic so the choice was obvious because the AT in the Z is wonderful. I have another manual car to play with and the Z is my commuter. Watch for possible oil consumption issues on '09-'10 models but not all of them have this issue. My '11 doesn't burn oil at all and has treated me well. Heck, it still has the new car smell.

Originally Posted by FairladyZ (Post 1972210)

I wouldn't switch you are deep in it. Just losing money, unless you are that unhappy with it

Originally Posted by mikeSS (Post 1972451)

Whats more important?

not being truly happy, or saving money ? when i can afford to take a hit on parts and the car.

Originally Posted by axmea? (Post 1972468)

When was the last time you drove around town and some random guy "Nice Car" or people walking by does a double take or some chick tells you, I bet you get all the girls with that car......this is something so common with the Z and I have not yet said anything about how it handles in the twisties.........

Originally Posted by mikeSS (Post 1972451)

Whats more important?

not being truly happy, or saving money ? when i can afford to take a hit on parts and the car.

Originally Posted by lemon-fresh (Post 1971982)

Cool, sounds like you're making the switch for all the right reasons. Don't let this forums "cult of mustang" try to passively talk you out of it...

Originally Posted by mikeSS (Post 1972451)

Whats more important?

not being truly happy, or saving money ? when i can afford to take a hit on parts and the car.

Originally Posted by Tazicon (Post 1972644)

Wait till you get a Z and see all the women that are non enthusiast driving them, is that going to bug you as well?


FYI I know that there are some females that are enthusiast of the Z, but many are not.

Originally Posted by obito (Post 1972815)

I would love to spend money into something that outstanding. we can find Camaro or Mustang every stoplight as you've been saying. What about the Z ? you bought a car worth than regular cars then you suppose to get outstanding outcome. Maybe, It's not about performance,but at least people looking at you and asking themselves. What is that nice car right there?

Originally Posted by Tazicon (Post 1972644)

Wait till you get a Z and see all the women that are non enthusiast driving them, is that going to bug you as well?


FYI I know that there are some females that are enthusiast of the Z, but many are not.

Originally Posted by mikeSS (Post 1973410)

out of the 5 370zs i have seen in my town. two of them were driven my "moms" its looked like.

out of the 100,000 of camaros and mustangs i have seen in my town. about 50,000 were a "mom".

cant wait for the Z.

Originally Posted by tyler20c (Post 1973401)

I had a '10 SS and i traded it on a brand new '10 Z with sports package. Sorry to say it, but I missed my camaro every single time I drove my Z. I still wish i wouldnt have gotten rid of it.

Originally Posted by Jordo! (Post 1973490)

Next gen Z is unlikely to be available before 2016.

Relative to your Camaro, the Z will feel much more nimble, but also less torquey (of course, if you want to spring for FI, the sky's the limit).

Stock (or lightly NA modded) the Z is a very capable all around sports car, but it is NOT a powerhouse, relative to a built V8 muscle car.

I'd go with a 2012 over a 2013 -- the small differences between the two are mainly cosmetic, and the 2012's should be available for a few grand less.

Test drive one and see what you think -- good luck!

Originally Posted by Fabio88 (Post 1973623)

Just turbo the z and put some nos on it :)

Originally Posted by mikeSS (Post 1973638)

i really want to keep it in stock forum, after modding my camaro as much as i did. it turns into a weekend car. which is not what i want anymore. i want to drive a sports car everyday. and not worry about ****, to be put it in simple terms. IDK if you have modded a engine like that before. but one thing that they always say is. nothing is 100% bulletproof, and if you want reliability. keep it stock or very basic bolts ons.

most of the time with good parts, tuner, INSTALLER. you will be fine. but i need to be able to take it to a Nissan dealership anywhere in my state, and not worry about getting something fixed. all they should be able to work with OEM parts.

Originally Posted by Quick370z (Post 1974255)

Test drive one though..and I would go with the touring over a base. The base seats are a bit too firm as a DD.

I had a '10 Roadster, it bit the dust, but that was because the dealership I bought it from owned it prior and bagged it. I wanted a Roadster over the Coupe as its just a more fun car to drive..but no roadsters were available.

They gave me a '11 coupe and its nice, but I couldn't keep it stock - main reason is because the stock sound of a Z is..well not for everyone. Once you do the mods though it comes alive and well is just that - a muscle car :)

Buy 2011 or 2012, touring with sports package and you'll be set, as for color its your choice.

Originally Posted by Cmike2780 (Post 1971445)

I like the SS, but to me it never seemed anything special, especially with so many Camaros on the road. Maybe I'm bias, but I still like the way the Z looks after nearly 3-1/2 years of owning it.

Originally Posted by Quick370z (Post 1974255)

Test drive one though..and I would go with the touring over a base. The base seats are a bit too firm as a DD.

I had a '10 Roadster, it bit the dust, but that was because the dealership I bought it from owned it prior and bagged it. I wanted a Roadster over the Coupe as its just a more fun car to drive..but no roadsters were available.

They gave me a '11 coupe and its nice, but I couldn't keep it stock - main reason is because the stock sound of a Z is..well not for everyone. Once you do the mods though it comes alive and well is just that - a muscle car :)

Buy 2011 or 2012, touring with sports package and you'll be set, as for color its your choice.

Originally Posted by B&W_Evader (Post 1974345)

I've had mine for a little over a year now... Every time I go in the garage and see it I think, man, that's a cool car.:tup:

Originally Posted by nmjaxx9 (Post 1974206)

Yeah I have seen that most people who go FI start to have engine problems, suprising how many people actually deal with issues from FI, but most of which arent documented.:icon17:

Originally Posted by Mr&Mrs (Post 1974441)

FALSE! Tuning/Abuse is the cause of the FI problems. I know of no direct problem from any of the FI kits on this forum caused by the kit itself, or hurting the engine within its safe realm.