Anyone else regret not buying a Roadster?

SurfDog · 03-22-2013, 03:37 PM

I had a Miata for 20 years (just gave it to my aunt) . I'm TIRED of maintaining a convertible top. I'm tired of sunburn. I'm deaf from wind noise, and I don't want ppl watching me pick my nose. In short, I guess I'm getting old and just want to drive my rocket in peace.

dP3NGU1N · 03-22-2013, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Roadster4Us

Actually the 370 Roadster was engineered from the ground up.

If you read my post you would understand that my comment mentions that it was re-engineered in order to accomodate all the mechanical features of the ragtop. But engineering and designing are two different things. The 370z was not DESIGNED to be a vert, it was ENGINEERED after the design was finished. They then took the necessary steps to wrap another surface around the engineering features. This is probably why there's a year delay between the coupe and vert.

dP3NGU1N · 03-22-2013, 03:43 PM

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....

JohnsZ · 03-22-2013, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SurfDog

Ummmmm. So..... Do you regret not braking the law in a coup, or do you wish you were not braking the law in a convertible????

OMG....I can't take it any more!!! My sides are hurting!!!

Trips · 03-22-2013, 03:48 PM

Thanks frost, was about to give him the boot also

frost · 03-22-2013, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Thanks frost, was about to give him the boot also

Great minds ban alike

Roadster4Us · 03-22-2013, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dP3NGU1N

If you read my post you would understand that my comment mentions that it was re-engineered in order to accomodate all the mechanical features of the ragtop. But engineering and designing are two different things. The 370z was not DESIGNED to be a vert, it was ENGINEERED after the design was finished. They then took the necessary steps to wrap another surface around the engineering features. This is probably why there's a year delay between the coupe and vert.

I understood your post, I was just pointing out that you were not correct. The 370 Roadster is not a coupe that was re-engineered, it was built from the start as a roadster. Your description does apply to the 350 Roadster though.

Z370Z011 · 03-22-2013, 03:59 PM

So many threads on regret lol.
Ive thought about this a couple of times. Especially because i was in the market for an S2K. But im not really fond of the look, IMO the Z looks best as a coupe.

Would've be been pretty sweet if we had a targa top. That would've been my choice

lol

KERMIT · 03-22-2013, 04:33 PM

All of these regrets are annoying. It's only money, buy what you want, it's not the end of the world.

dP3NGU1N · 03-22-2013, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Roadster4Us

I understood your post, I was just pointing out that you were not correct. The 370 Roadster is not a coupe that was re-engineered, it was built from the start as a roadster. Your description does apply to the 350 Roadster though.

Be that as it may, it certainly wasn't designed as a roadster first. The hardtop was clearly the design priority. My original comment wasn't focussed primarily on the engineering endeavors behind the roadster. Even if they did engineer it from the ground up the lines of the design are still compromised.

forza370z · 03-22-2013, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Z370Z011

So many threads on regret lol. Ive thought about this a couple of times. Especially because i was in the market for an S2K. But im not really fond of the look, IMO the Z looks best as a coupe.

Would've be been pretty sweet if we had a targa top. That would've been my choice

lol

You started it all!

Lug · 03-22-2013, 06:40 PM

I regret never really regretting my decisions. I feel like I'm missing out on a good cry or somethin'.

Z370Z011 · 03-22-2013, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by forza370z

You started it all!

Lmao!!!! Yesss, yes i did!

hahaha.

03-22-2013, 03:37 PM	#16 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,793 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15749	I had a Miata for 20 years (just gave it to my aunt) . I'm TIRED of maintaining a convertible top. I'm tired of sunburn. I'm deaf from wind noise, and I don't want ppl watching me pick my nose. In short, I guess I'm getting old and just want to drive my rocket in peace. __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

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KERMIT Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Republic of Wadiya Posts: 301 Drives: Ms. Daisy Rep Power: 13	All of these regrets are annoying. It's only money, buy what you want, it's not the end of the world. __________________ Steering wheel with Z emblem, keyless entry, 3.7L with dual overhead cams, am/fm radio, ABS brakes, windshield, air in tires

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Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 19	I regret never really regretting my decisions. I feel like I'm missing out on a good cry or somethin'. __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs

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