Anyone else regret not buying a Roadster?

Amuse370z · 03-24-2013, 03:13 AM

I would've gotten a Z4 if I wanted a convertible. In fact, I was considering it at one point.

Highway · 03-22-2013, 07:15 PM

I would trade you for a day op if you lived a little closer.

bvl · 03-24-2013, 07:21 AM

Verts are an acquired taste. We went with it since it was replacing a very well loved 1992 Miata. I don't regret it per se but its not without its flaws.

Those flaws tend to move to the background from April-October when the top is down 90% of the time. :P

The 370 team clearly had the roadster in mind during design vs. the 350. One of the challenges with design is how good the top looks up. The 370 gets a solid B in that area IMHO. A mechanical hard top would have been very hard given the space constraints (not to mention adding even more weight to a porky platform).

The only buyers remorse I have is how my wife a year later caught Porsche fever. As good as the Z is...the 981 is better. That being said I drive the Z more then her and I really enjoy the cockpit. I am thankful every day the top goes down. It's a wonderful GT vert for HWY commuting for me, and we will be doing a mid-west road trip in it this summer. I average 22-23 MPG for a reason.

- b

b15 · 03-24-2013, 08:50 AM

Not at all. I would never own a convertible. I do think Nissan shouldve extended the cooled seats from the roadster to the touring coupes though. Of all the Zs, the 370 roadster looks the least awkward, but still awkward none the less.

All these threads are making want to start an "F regret....who here loves their Z" thread....

NewtoZ's5 · 03-24-2013, 05:00 PM

Nope, I kept my S2000 so I'd have a roadster. The Z is my daily driver.

m4a1mustang · 03-24-2013, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by NewtoZ's5

Nope, I kept my S2000 so I'd have a roadster. The Z is my daily driver.

05 NFR here.

JohnsZ · 03-22-2013, 03:45 PM

Alright my brothers, focus.......FOCUS!!!!!

m4a1mustang · 03-22-2013, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnsZ

Alright my brothers, focus.......FOCUS!!!!!

There is no Focus roadster....

03-24-2013, 07:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
bvl Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: PA Posts: 362 Drives: MB Roadster (sold) Rep Power: 15	Verts are an acquired taste. We went with it since it was replacing a very well loved 1992 Miata. I don't regret it per se but its not without its flaws. Those flaws tend to move to the background from April-October when the top is down 90% of the time. :P The 370 team clearly had the roadster in mind during design vs. the 350. One of the challenges with design is how good the top looks up. The 370 gets a solid B in that area IMHO. A mechanical hard top would have been very hard given the space constraints (not to mention adding even more weight to a porky platform). The only buyers remorse I have is how my wife a year later caught Porsche fever. As good as the Z is...the 981 is better. That being said I drive the Z more then her and I really enjoy the cockpit. I am thankful every day the top goes down. It's a wonderful GT vert for HWY commuting for me, and we will be doing a mid-west road trip in it this summer. I average 22-23 MPG for a reason. - b m4a1mustang and mr300zxc like this.

03-24-2013, 08:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36572	Not at all. I would never own a convertible. I do think Nissan shouldve extended the cooled seats from the roadster to the touring coupes though. Of all the Zs, the 370 roadster looks the least awkward, but still awkward none the less. All these threads are making want to start an "F regret....who here loves their Z" thread.... Last edited by b15; 03-24-2013 at 08:52 AM.

03-24-2013, 05:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
NewtoZ's5 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sachse, Texas Age: 51 Posts: 128 Drives: 12 GM T/S/Navi Rep Power: 14	Nope, I kept my S2000 so I'd have a roadster. The Z is my daily driver. m4a1mustang likes this. __________________ 2012 GM 370Z Touring/Sport- Swift Spec-R, 20mm spacers, K&N Typoons, Z1 HFC's, Invidia Gemini, Kinetix camber, SPC toe, UpRev 310WHP/256TQ 2004 RYP S2000- Enkei RPF1's(blK)w/Dunlop Star Specs, Swift Spec-R, I/H/HFC

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03-24-2013, 03:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
Amuse370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,170 Drives: '13 PW Fairlady Z Rep Power: 17	I would've gotten a Z4 if I wanted a convertible. In fact, I was considering it at one point.

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Highway Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 394 Drives: Offroad Rep Power: 15	I would trade you for a day op if you lived a little closer.

03-22-2013, 03:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
JohnsZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 374 Drives: '09 370Z Tour CY M6 Rep Power: 15	Alright my brothers, focus.......FOCUS!!!!!