Thinking about selling the Z

UNKNOWN_370 · 02-08-2013, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bmarcinczyk14

LOL at whoever builds up a Juke. I saw a article once somewhere on a Juke turbo build, there was tons of money put into it and had gobs of hp, I'm sure it would dominate my stock 370 but who cares when it looks like a Juke? I would much rather build off the Z platform which is way better than a suv, don't care how much more expensive it would be. You can put money into anything to make it fast, doesn't necessarily mean it makes sense to do though. That's just my opinion. Oh and if your not having fun with the Z I don't think AWD is the route to go, if anything I'd say it's less fun since it will do nothing but grip. No throwing the back end out with those, without tons of effort put into it that is.

looks are subjective, while i wouldn't trade my Z. I do like the fact i can modify turbos for cheap. i like the jukes looks and love the way it drives. I wish there were more valid TEST DRIVEN OPINIONS ON HERE..

nmjaxx9 · 02-08-2013, 02:22 PM

If you arent 100% confident in your decsion dont do it OP, you'll regret it later.

elmz · 02-08-2013, 02:22 PM

I understand where you're coming from. As great of a car as the 370 is, it's not for everyone. Sure it's great fun in the beginning but after a while, for some, that novelty fades away. Different strokes for different folks. Sounds like its time to move on to the next car. Plus you're only 19, its going to be a while before you finally find "that" car you're willing to keep for a long time.

kenchan · 02-08-2013, 02:50 PM

yah, i think the 370z was intended for folks in their late(r) 30's and above... per some release video by nissan several years ago.

same goes with the G35C. the intended demographics per nissan's designer was for mid-50's folks taking their wives (usually one at a time i guess

) to onsen on the weekends while their kids went to college.

why we get teens and younglings in their 20's complaining bout our cars is beyond me.

Chuck33079 · 02-08-2013, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by elmz

you're only 19

I missed this the first time. Keep the Z. Given how most people's lives go, it may be a long time before you can justify another impractical 2 seater. Plus, chicks love the Z.

Mitco39 · 02-08-2013, 03:19 PM

Get a Civic Si and put lambo doors on it.

/Thread.

Gauge · 02-08-2013, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mitco39

Get a Civic Si and put lambo doors on it.

/Thread.

UNKNOWN_370 · 02-08-2013, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

I missed this the first time. Keep the Z. Given how most people's lives go, it may be a long time before you can justify another impractical 2 seater. Plus, chicks love the Z.

yeah the Z is a great ride man. I would do this to make it more exciting

1. Sway bars. Eibach on mine is nuts
2. Spl limkages. bout to do those
3. poly-motor mounts. Im about to do this too
4. intake I did hoses and filters. Happy with results
5.HFC Haven't odne yet
6.exhaust. No res n y pipe. Happy with results
7.tune. Not done yet. not till i get a few more things done.

Brakes. I completed. Completely happy with braking setup, makes huge diff.

UNKNOWN_370 · 02-08-2013, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by USAF_troop

08' 335i, done.

09, the 07,08's were ****. 10 would be aloooot better for reliability.

dAvenue · 02-08-2013, 04:09 PM

I sense the OP is in a lease that's about to end. Nothing else explains his reasoning to me.

luigi90210 · 02-08-2013, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

the juke is waaaaayyy more fun than you guys give it credit for. It's VERY torquey. Has more torque feel than the Z. it's slower but fun. That engine is easy to mod as well. not looking at it from the stock standpoint but from a tuner standpoint. The juke will give you cheaper mod access and it truly is a fun car. I've driven the AWD version. I like a lot.

THIS
i test drove a juke today and it was fun, a bit too high for my taste but nothing some coilovers couldnt fix
i only wish it came in a manual AWD, the CVT is nice, but i love driving manual too much lol

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

The interior does suck, but I never had one issue with mine. Most of the STI owners I know have had zero problems as well. Although, he's considering a DSM. Reliabilty may not be at the top of his priority list. Personally, if I'm the OP I'd keep the Z for a few years and see what's on the market then.

interior is something i dont really care about, but after reading about ringland issues with the new WRX/STi, subaru is officially off my list and in my experience my old DSM was reliable, just have to keep up with maintenance thats all plus the EVO(except the EVO X) uses the same engine as the turbo eclipse does(4G63T FTW)

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Originally Posted by edub370

too much grip... yet wants awd platform?

all cars u listed have TERRIBLE interiors.... u are bored and u want a freaking juke??

dude were u high when u made this

the Z is only fun when being taken to high speeds around curvy roads or on a track, if i went to the track often i wouldnt be complaining but i dont and honestly i want a car thats a fun street car
just driving my brothers turbo eclipse(my old DSM) is a blast around town and im not sure why it is like that but its just more fun then driving the Z around

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Originally Posted by 3.7 ZPA

The Z is TOO grippy? What do you think an Evo or STi are going to be? I like both cars, but if someone were to ask for a straight up trade for my Z? Hell no. I like the Z for everything that it is...however, if you're bored I say go for an STi or Evo. A GSX will probably be more trouble than it's worth.

i would never straight up trade my Z for an Evo, i would sell it and use the money to buy an Evo(seeing as Evo 9s are about 18K used)
i use to own a DSM so i know what it entails but if taken care of properly, they can be just as reliable as nissans can

luigi90210 · 02-08-2013, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dAvenue

I sense the OP is in a lease that's about to end. Nothing else explains his reasoning to me.

i bought my car thank you very much
just cause im young doesnt mean i dont have a well paying job

oh and FYI
turbos are a ton more fun the N/A cars....

im looking for a car with a factory turbo

UNKNOWN_370 · 02-08-2013, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, i think the 370z was intended for folks in their late(r) 30's and above... per some release video by nissan several years ago.

same goes with the G35C. the intended demographics per nissan's designer was for mid-50's folks taking their wives (usually one at a time i guess

) to onsen on the weekends while their kids went to college.

why we get teens and younglings in their 20's complaining bout our cars is beyond me.

lollololololololololol. Man i dont think he's complaining. But realistically when you are trying to mod. This platform is a PITA. Period. I love my Z and not giving it up. But im already looking for something turbocharged to park next to my Z. Or a Big V8 that throws off some deep **** off the line.
I would loooooooove a GT-R but my wife would kill me if I dented us like that and sacrificed that much income.
An Evo is tempting. A juke??? I don't know but the juke Nismo looks promising. Camaro SS1LE. Now thats a fvcking car!!!!!

I am not going to jump any guns cuz i want a Z35 if it meets my expectations? And im still not trading my Z34 for it. I do love this car. but it's not SERIOUS enough as a push to the limit sports car anymore. I need more power. And this bitch is pricey to get it out

Dudes in here wanna fanboy it up on some car models. Looking at half the story. AWD is fun, it just harnesses a different criteria of fun and driving skill.
turbos give more access period.
the Z is NOT boring. It's excellent by a huge margin as a stock or lightly modded car. But it leaves a bad taste in your mouth and empty pockets when trying to mod for serious use. A bmw 135i is cheaper to mod. When you can say its cheaper to mod a BMW??? There's a problem.

UNKNOWN_370 · 02-08-2013, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by luigi90210

THIS
i test drove a juke today and it was fun, a bit too high for my taste but nothing some coilovers couldnt fix
i only wish it came in a manual AWD, the CVT is nice, but i love driving manual too much lol

Coilovers drop it 3". FWD manual only does suck

interior is something i dont really care about, but after reading about ringland issues with the new WRX/STi, subaru is officially off my list and in my experience my old DSM was reliable, just have to keep up with maintenance thats all plus the EVO(except the EVO X) uses the same engine as the turbo eclipse does(4G63T FTW)

the Z is only fun when being taken to high speeds around curvy roads or on a track, if i went to the track often i wouldnt be complaining but i dont and honestly i want a car thats a fun street car
just driving my brothers turbo eclipse(my old DSM) is a blast around town and im not sure why it is like that but its just more fun then driving the Z around

Dude the z is fun even on the street. Main problem is. to make it fun, you waist gas driving around cruising at 3500-4000rpm

i would never straight up trade my Z for an Evo, i would sell it and use the money to buy an Evo(seeing as Evo 9s are about 18K used)
i use to own a DSM so i know what it entails but if taken care of properly, they can be just as reliable as nissans can

Evo's are fun too.

Dude keep the Z though. Pay it off or see what the Z35 brings. Or pay it off then add a juke.

MMC Racing · 02-08-2013, 04:29 PM

If some of the runs around San Diego don't excite you, you aren't pushing it hard enough.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	yah, i think the 370z was intended for folks in their late(r) 30's and above... per some release video by nissan several years ago. same goes with the G35C. the intended demographics per nissan's designer was for mid-50's folks taking their wives (usually one at a time i guess ) to onsen on the weekends while their kids went to college. why we get teens and younglings in their 20's complaining bout our cars is beyond me. UNKNOWN_370 likes this.

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elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 17	I understand where you're coming from. As great of a car as the 370 is, it's not for everyone. Sure it's great fun in the beginning but after a while, for some, that novelty fades away. Different strokes for different folks. Sounds like its time to move on to the next car. Plus you're only 19, its going to be a while before you finally find "that" car you're willing to keep for a long time.

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