making the switch to a Z, but have a concern

mikeSS · 10-19-2012, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Fabio88

with what work you got done I would just keep your current car. All that time and dedication put forward to make your camaro that much nicer makes it all the reason to keep it, but if you really like the Z go for it I don't think you will like it because all of the HP your losing.

you do make a good point.

heres is why i think i will like the 370z. i drove my buddies 350z, and loved it. it was fun, i could see out windows, i could take a turn. it wasn't as fast, but power was more useable.

i know i might miss the sound, and power, toqure. but at the end of the day i am just not happy with it anymore.

Fabio88 · 10-19-2012, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeSS

you do make a good point.

heres is why i think i will like the 370z. i drove my buddies 350z, and loved it. it was fun, i could see out windows, i could take a turn. it wasn't as fast, but power was more useable.

i know i might miss the sound, and power, toqure. but at the end of the day i am just not happy with it anymore.

I had a 350z I loved it very responsive car! Very fun!

Fabio88 · 10-19-2012, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeSS

you do make a good point.

heres is why i think i will like the 370z. i drove my buddies 350z, and loved it. it was fun, i could see out windows, i could take a turn. it wasn't as fast, but power was more useable.

i know i might miss the sound, and power, toqure. but at the end of the day i am just not happy with it anymore.

One thing I can say about the 370z comparing to the previous model 350z I noticed the 370z has a slower throttle response and seems to be a longer car when you sit in it like the hood is too big.

Cmike2780 · 10-19-2012, 11:14 PM

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.

B&W_Evader · 10-22-2012, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

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.

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.

binary0x01 · 10-22-2012, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by B&W_Evader

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.

Too fuckin true that is...

m4a1mustang · 10-19-2012, 11:24 PM

You should take an extended test drive.

mikeSS · 10-19-2012, 11:31 PM

i talked it over with my father about what i should do. he said the 370z is the car to get. but he is a Japanese car enthusiast since the 70s. so hes bias as hell lol

NissanGuy23 · 10-19-2012, 11:37 PM

I may have missed you saying this because i didn't want to read the whole thread, but what trim level / packages of a Z are you looking at? Base / Sport / Nav / Touring / Nismo?

ssmoked · 10-20-2012, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeSS

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.

I havent experienced anything with my 2011 yet with 23k miles. But the paint quality on the car is HORRIBLE!

11Thumper · 10-20-2012, 04:08 PM

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

). 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.

mikeSS · 10-21-2012, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

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

). 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.

thanks for you comment.

i want a car that is not so typical, and common. thats what i am going now. fast, sexy, rare. and of course affordable .

also, most after market parts are sold to v8 owners. so the fact that there is v6s and v8s. do not do much for after market. only GM parts.

FairladyZ · 10-20-2012, 07:32 PM

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

mikeSS · 10-21-2012, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by FairladyZ

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

Whats more important?

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

LakeShow · 10-21-2012, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeSS

Whats more important?

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

It's good to be happy...

10-19-2012, 11:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 30	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. Mr&Mrs likes this. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6964	You should take an extended test drive. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

10-19-2012, 11:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
mikeSS Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: MI Posts: 205 Drives: performance Rep Power: 16	i talked it over with my father about what i should do. he said the 370z is the car to get. but he is a Japanese car enthusiast since the 70s. so hes bias as hell lol m4a1mustang and Mr&Mrs like this. __________________ 11 GT 432WHP. 10 SS 460WHP

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11Thumper Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 754 Drives: '11 370Z, '01 S2k Rep Power: 19	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 ). 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.

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FairladyZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 850 Drives: 2012 370Z TRNG SPRT Rep Power: 19	I wouldn't switch you are deep in it. Just losing money, unless you are that unhappy with it