Should i trade for a Z?

SuperMiguel · 05-09-2013, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Tazicon

You have a lot of money wrapped up in your car already, and your bored this quick? I am not sure if a Z is going to cure you.

No bored, its just where i work at every one drives MB, BMW, expensive cars then every time we go to a clients im the one driving the loud *** Hyundai :P i think driving loud 370z may fix that (just thinking out loud)

Tazicon · 05-09-2013, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperMiguel

No bored, its just where i work at every one drives MB, BMW, expensive cars then every time we go to a clients im the one driving the loud *** Hyundai :P i think driving loud 370z may fix that (just thinking out loud)

Thats when I used to pull out the Infiniti G37 IPL or the Cayman. My Z is not loud but it does have a cat back.

GSS138 · 05-09-2013, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperMiguel

No bored, its just where i work at every one drives MB, BMW, expensive cars then every time we go to a clients im the one driving the loud *** Hyundai :P i think driving loud 370z may fix that (just thinking out loud)

Are you against getting a BMW/MB yourself? I personally would never buy a MB but there are a few Bimmers I would consider. 335 TT, M3 are both amazing cars.

And if you are talking about dropping another 10-15K on a FI Z. Well you can get 400+ in a stock M3 for that type of money. Unless you are building a full track beast, there is really no need for a TT or super charger on a Z that is a daily driver imo.

The other option someone suggested is to look at the used caymen/boxster market. I would also be looking at used Audi S5's. Amazing car and the used ones start at 40K for recertified vehicles. The S5 is a bad mama jama. Not familiar with the pricing, but audi TT/RS is another great car.

Chuck33079 · 05-09-2013, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GSS138

there is really no need for a TT or super charger on a Z that is a daily driver imo.

"Because you can" is a perfectly acceptable reason for a TT daily driven Z. It makes the drive to work far more entertaining.

GSS138 · 05-09-2013, 12:21 PM

OK that's a reason. Being in Orange County CA though I am happy if I can get into 4th gear on my daily drive though lol.

JARblue · 05-09-2013, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by GSS138

OK that's a reason. Being in Orange County CA though I am happy if I can get into 4th gear on my daily drive though lol.

Wow... you don't get past 28 mph in your daily commute? That's when Nissan recommends you shift to 5th gear

I find myself in 6th on neighborhood roads now that I realize I'm supposed to shift into 6th at 33 mph

GSS138 · 05-09-2013, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Wow... you don't get past 28 mph in your daily commute? That's when Nissan recommends you shift to 5th gear

I find myself in 6th on neighborhood roads now that I realize I'm supposed to shift into 6th at 33 mph

See the shifting at 2300 RPM troll thread.

XiP · 05-09-2013, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperMiguel

So i currently have a 2.0t Genesis coupe, with a gtx28 turbo on it, making about 400whp, 330 wtorque... But im a bit bored of the car, I been looking at the 370z for few days but not sure....

How much or what mods will it take to put it, in that 400whp range?

Also any of you guys have made this transition from a gen coupe to a 370z and have any opinion?

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Originally Posted by SuperMiguel

No bored, its just where i work at every one drives MB, BMW, expensive cars then every time we go to a clients im the one driving the loud *** Hyundai :P i think driving loud 370z may fix that (just thinking out loud)

So you're saying you want something with the same amount of power that you're currently getting on your Genesis but needs to look more refined?

If so then don't think the 370z fits your needs because you'll need to go FI to put out numbers like that. 370z is definitely a looker but for business purposes and visiting/impressing clients you might want a luxury car like a G37 (you'd have to boost the G37 to get those numbers too) or maybe an IS-F if it fits your budget.

dcnj610 · 05-09-2013, 05:32 PM

I currently drive an 09 335i and im actually in the process of selling it to get myself into a z possibly a new nismo if eveything works out as planned. I'm assuming you'd be buying preowned if your looking at 335i's since the 09's are in the low 30's and im guessing the genesis is worth close to that range but anyway without sounding like a run on sentence i'd just like give you my 2 cents, the 335i is my daily driver and it was a nice experience at first but it gets so dreadfully boring after dd it for so long, had a hard time finding a stick with the right options, mine is fully loaded so I had to settle for the msport package paddle shifters, that being said its really really really boring and the maintenance on this car is crazy it's in every month since i've owned it for one of bmw's recall notices (thank god it's under factory warranty still because the invoices are shocking), anyway this is 100% my opinion based on my experience with the car I don't wanna scare you but I thought i'd share my experience. As many would agree you can't beat the reliability of a japanese car, also 99% of my car's problems have been with the cars electric system which bmw is known for. The major problems I had were the ecu and other components of the electrical system failing ranging from the idrive system (which blows in my opinion), to the engine malfunction warning on 5 times in the last year because the fuel pump went twice another issue the n54 engine is known for. Not to mention its about $80 every 5 days to fill up were I live.

XiP · 05-09-2013, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dcnj610

I currently drive an 09 335i and im actually in the process of selling it to get myself into a z possibly a new nismo if eveything works out as planned. I'm assuming you'd be buying preowned if your looking at 335i's since the 09's are in the low 30's and im guessing the genesis is worth close to that range but anyway without sounding like a run on sentence i'd just like give you my 2 cents, the 335i is my daily driver and it was a nice experience at first but it gets so dreadfully boring after dd it for so long, had a hard time finding a stick with the right options, mine is fully loaded so I had to settle for the msport package paddle shifters, that being said its really really really boring and the maintenance on this car is crazy it's in every month since i've owned it for one of bmw's recall notices (thank god it's under factory warranty still because the invoices are shocking), anyway this is 100% my opinion based on my experience with the car I don't wanna scare you but I thought i'd share my experience. As many would agree you can't beat the reliability of a japanese car, also 99% of my car's problems have been with the cars electric system which bmw is known for. The major problems I had were the ecu and other components of the electrical system failing ranging from the idrive system (which blows in my opinion), to the engine malfunction warning on 5 times in the last year because the fuel pump went twice another issue the n54 engine is known for. Not to mention its about $80 every 5 days to fill up were I live.

german engineering at its finest

olddudesrule · 05-09-2013, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperMiguel

No bored, its just where i work at every one drives MB, BMW, expensive cars then every time we go to a clients im the one driving the loud *** Hyundai :P i think driving loud 370z may fix that (just thinking out loud)

Hate to sound like the old dude (shoe fits...), but how about not giving a f&$k what they think? Buy what you want, because you want it, but realize this...if you're looking for a car to do more for you than be fun, you'll continue to be disappointed...

BTW, I love my Z, and I've had z06's, Vipers, and FFR Cobras..

SuperMiguel · 05-09-2013, 08:49 PM

Agree but maybe ill enjoy the Z more?

Even tough my car on a dyno makes 400WHP to make it go 401WHP i have to spend alot of money full engine built, new turbo, etc, etc, and if i go with a bigger turbo, then i have to wait until i hit 4.5k rpm to get a full spool out of it, and my redline is 6.6k so i only get that 400 + whp for 2k rpm...

I think that for daily driving like regular trafic driving a z may be more responsive at least from 1k to 5k rpm... And later i can add a supercharger or a turbo to it and get that crazy top end?

lol now im just trying to convince my self

Like i also have few friends that ride supras, evos, and they are up there 700+ and to get even close to 700 on my gen i probably have to drop 20k on it... and ill be the first one to do it, so it will not be reliable, and will have a hard *** time finding a tuner...

With the 370z many of you guys with internal and twin turbos (15k i believe) are making that safe power...

05-09-2013, 12:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
GSS138 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 769 Drives: '12 370Z 6M Sport Rep Power: 15	OK that's a reason. Being in Orange County CA though I am happy if I can get into 4th gear on my daily drive though lol. NickTurnon likes this.

05-09-2013, 05:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
dcnj610 Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: new jersey Posts: 4 Drives: 09 bmw 335ix blk a6 Rep Power: 14	I currently drive an 09 335i and im actually in the process of selling it to get myself into a z possibly a new nismo if eveything works out as planned. I'm assuming you'd be buying preowned if your looking at 335i's since the 09's are in the low 30's and im guessing the genesis is worth close to that range but anyway without sounding like a run on sentence i'd just like give you my 2 cents, the 335i is my daily driver and it was a nice experience at first but it gets so dreadfully boring after dd it for so long, had a hard time finding a stick with the right options, mine is fully loaded so I had to settle for the msport package paddle shifters, that being said its really really really boring and the maintenance on this car is crazy it's in every month since i've owned it for one of bmw's recall notices (thank god it's under factory warranty still because the invoices are shocking), anyway this is 100% my opinion based on my experience with the car I don't wanna scare you but I thought i'd share my experience. As many would agree you can't beat the reliability of a japanese car, also 99% of my car's problems have been with the cars electric system which bmw is known for. The major problems I had were the ecu and other components of the electrical system failing ranging from the idrive system (which blows in my opinion), to the engine malfunction warning on 5 times in the last year because the fuel pump went twice another issue the n54 engine is known for. Not to mention its about $80 every 5 days to fill up were I live. XiP, Maivz and SmokeEater27 like this.

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05-09-2013, 08:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
SuperMiguel Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Tampa Posts: 17 Drives: 2.0t Genesis Coupe Rep Power: 14	Agree but maybe ill enjoy the Z more? Even tough my car on a dyno makes 400WHP to make it go 401WHP i have to spend alot of money full engine built, new turbo, etc, etc, and if i go with a bigger turbo, then i have to wait until i hit 4.5k rpm to get a full spool out of it, and my redline is 6.6k so i only get that 400 + whp for 2k rpm... I think that for daily driving like regular trafic driving a z may be more responsive at least from 1k to 5k rpm... And later i can add a supercharger or a turbo to it and get that crazy top end? lol now im just trying to convince my self Like i also have few friends that ride supras, evos, and they are up there 700+ and to get even close to 700 on my gen i probably have to drop 20k on it... and ill be the first one to do it, so it will not be reliable, and will have a hard *** time finding a tuner... With the 370z many of you guys with internal and twin turbos (15k i believe) are making that safe power...