Please convince me to buy a Z!

Drex · 10-30-2013, 07:27 PM

i upgraded from a 05 rsx-s to my z. definitely worth every penny

tnav · 10-30-2013, 07:37 PM

I say get the Z, but if you are comparing a Z with any other car, then don't get it, plain and simple - Z is not for you

SPOHN · 10-30-2013, 07:38 PM

Just go drive it

PaulZ370 · 10-30-2013, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by nhbpcivicsi

... if I do purchase the Z, maintenance will definitely go up,

... maintenance will go up...? In what way?

Chuck33079 · 10-30-2013, 07:46 PM

If you buy it, go take it to an autoX or at the very least an empty parking lot and learn what happens when you lose it in a rwd car vs a fwd car. The physics are very different.

Amj2020 · 10-30-2013, 07:52 PM

you wont have VTEC!!!!!!!!! therefore the car wont move at all

VincentLe · 10-30-2013, 08:10 PM

went from rsx -> 370z and gas isnt that bad of an issue...and ive gotten nothing but compliments. Also loving the power.

Mt Tam I am · 10-30-2013, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Do it. It's a huge upgrade.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drex

i upgraded from a 05 rsx-s to my z. definitely worth every penny

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Originally Posted by PaulZ370

... maintenance will go up...? In what way?

Tires yes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

If you buy it, go take it to an autoX or at the very least an empty parking lot and learn what happens when you lose it in a rwd car vs a fwd car. The physics are very different.

There are more true statements in this thread, but all these are true. I hope you do it.

Justice97 · 10-30-2013, 08:33 PM

1st you have to ask yourself, what will i gain and what will i lose.
You will experience an increase in fuel cost. You will have to buy more expensive tires. You will find yourself at the car wash more. These are just a few things you will lose. You will get compliments. You will have more power. You will ride in style. These are the types of things you will gain. That is it, it won't make you money, it won't get you a better job, it won't get you a degree.

Is it a chick magnet? lol I was getting girls in my ford Taurus, it's a car, YOU have to seal the deal.

What you have to ask yourself; are all of the things I will lose, worth what I will gain. For me it was a simple yes, no thinking necessary.

Think about it, they are not for someone to just jump in to, I am confident some regret buying them.

Peace out and make a financially wise decision, especially if you're young.

And the price is good at 25K, i think you might be able to walk out at 25k TTL, but not 23K. Worth a try if you do pull the trigger.

jaedub · 10-30-2013, 08:33 PM

Maintenance? The Z don't require much maintenance. It's a rock solid bulletproof car (at least for me). Drove 3.5 years with 0 problems. As for aftermarket parts, expect to pay 3~4 times the amount of civic parts. And chicks dig it! Can your civic do donuts?

Chuck33079 · 10-30-2013, 08:36 PM

Consumables are going to cost a lot more than they did on a civic. Still worth it.

fzgood · 10-30-2013, 08:57 PM

If you need convincing I would tell you to hold off until you feel more compelled.

Nothing wrong w/ saving money, but if you're worried about increased cost of fuel, tires, and other consumables, I would hold off on this sort of purchase.

Most of the people on this forum absolutely love the Z despite its flaws. If you have to drink some kool-aid to part with your money, I say keep the money.

That said, I love the Z, it demands just enough attention from me to make driving enjoyable. The chassis is incredibly stable and solid. There's no car I would rather have this side of $60k.

nhbpcivicsi · 10-30-2013, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GSS138

25K is a nice price for that car. If they will take 23K grats. Buy it either way, not much diff in monthly price.

It's going to be a big change. Learning the new clutch will be the first obstacle. It's a not a zip around town and get the groceries car. You will think it lacks some "quickness" at first compared to an SI.

But it is an upgrade. You will know it instantly. Besides, we have the coolest forum members on the planet and you can come hang out with the cool kids once you buy it!

I personally feel under 50K there is not a better looking car-that's my opinion obviously. But if you want to do track days or a little bit of racing, it is a very fast car as well once you get over its learning curve and learn how it works. In the hands of the right driver on any given road course vs any other OEM car, it might be one of the fastest cars there is for < 40K.

Throw on an exhaust, CAI, and tune for ~4k and you have a 300 rWHP racing machine that wil turn people's heads and get you comments and questions.

You're absolutely right! I test drove the car couple weeks ago and to be honest I wasn't too impressed, for some reason it did lack quickness as u mentioned and I felt more comfortable in my Si! im not sure why that happened but that's what really held me off back then!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justice97

1st you have to ask yourself, what will i gain and what will i lose.
You will experience an increase in fuel cost. You will have to buy more expensive tires. You will find yourself at the car wash more. These are just a few things you will lose. You will get compliments. You will have more power. You will ride in style. These are the types of things you will gain. That is it, it won't make you money, it won't get you a better job, it won't get you a degree.

Is it a chick magnet? lol I was getting girls in my ford Taurus, it's a car, YOU have to seal the deal.

What you have to ask yourself; are all of the things I will lose, worth what I will gain. For me it was a simple yes, no thinking necessary.

Think about it, they are not for someone to just jump in to, I am confident some regret buying them.

Peace out and make a financially wise decision, especially if you're young.

And the price is good at 25K, i think you might be able to walk out at 25k TTL, but not 23K. Worth a try if you do pull the trigger.

money does play a major part here for sure! especially if I don't get a good trade-in value for my Si.. hopefully will get it appraised in a couple days, this might just make it or break it

Quote:

Originally Posted by fzgood

If you need convincing I would tell you to hold off until you feel more compelled.

Nothing wrong w/ saving money, but if you're worried about increased cost of fuel, tires, and other consumables, I would hold off on this sort of purchase.

Most of the people on this forum absolutely love the Z despite its flaws. If you have to drink some kool-aid to part with your money, I say keep the money.

That said, I love the Z, it demands just enough attention from me to make driving enjoyable. The chassis is incredibly stable and solid. There's no car I would rather have this side of $60k.

I honestly loved the car from outside and inside, when I drove it however, I wasn't too impressed.. I really want a two-seater.. good excuse not to have to drive your friends around

Chuck33079 · 10-30-2013, 09:11 PM

I'm not sure about the car lacking quickness. It may not feel as fast, but take a look at the speedometer. It gets moving in a hurry. It's a linear powerband, and you have to give it some revs. There's no big spike of power, it just pulls and pulls. Test drive it again and keep your foot in it up past 7000 rpm.

nhbpcivicsi · 10-30-2013, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

I'm not sure about the car lacking quickness. It may not feel as fast, but take a look at the speedometer. It gets moving in a hurry. It's a linear powerband, and you have to give it some revs. There's no big spike of power, it just pulls and pulls. Test drive it again and keep your foot in it up past 7000 rpm.

Im not sure how happy the dealer will be with that haha.. but yeah that's probably why, it just felt weird compared to the Si, I definitely felt like a sports car compared to the "sporty" Si

10-30-2013, 07:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Drex Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 498 Drives: '11 370z MB 6MT SP Rep Power: 15	i upgraded from a 05 rsx-s to my z. definitely worth every penny __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z \| 6MT \| Magnetic Black \| Sport Package

10-30-2013, 07:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
tnav Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 316 Drives: 2012 370z Silver 6sp Rep Power: 12	I say get the Z, but if you are comparing a Z with any other car, then don't get it, plain and simple - Z is not for you PaulZ370 likes this.

10-30-2013, 07:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	Just go drive it Trips and SouthArk370Z like this. __________________

10-30-2013, 07:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	If you buy it, go take it to an autoX or at the very least an empty parking lot and learn what happens when you lose it in a rwd car vs a fwd car. The physics are very different. blackcherry20 likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

10-30-2013, 08:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
Justice97 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: San Antonio Posts: 387 Drives: 11 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 16	1st you have to ask yourself, what will i gain and what will i lose. You will experience an increase in fuel cost. You will have to buy more expensive tires. You will find yourself at the car wash more. These are just a few things you will lose. You will get compliments. You will have more power. You will ride in style. These are the types of things you will gain. That is it, it won't make you money, it won't get you a better job, it won't get you a degree. Is it a chick magnet? lol I was getting girls in my ford Taurus, it's a car, YOU have to seal the deal. What you have to ask yourself; are all of the things I will lose, worth what I will gain. For me it was a simple yes, no thinking necessary. Think about it, they are not for someone to just jump in to, I am confident some regret buying them. Peace out and make a financially wise decision, especially if you're young. And the price is good at 25K, i think you might be able to walk out at 25k TTL, but not 23K. Worth a try if you do pull the trigger. Leadfoot and 1st like this. Last edited by Justice97; 10-30-2013 at 08:39 PM.

10-30-2013, 07:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
Amj2020 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NY/LI Posts: 393 Drives: MB Z,Jeep,BMW Rep Power: 14	you wont have VTEC!!!!!!!!! therefore the car wont move at all

10-30-2013, 08:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
VincentLe Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Garland Posts: 128 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Red Rep Power: 13	went from rsx -> 370z and gas isnt that bad of an issue...and ive gotten nothing but compliments. Also loving the power.

10-30-2013, 08:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 306	Maintenance? The Z don't require much maintenance. It's a rock solid bulletproof car (at least for me). Drove 3.5 years with 0 problems. As for aftermarket parts, expect to pay 3~4 times the amount of civic parts. And chicks dig it! Can your civic do donuts? Leadfoot likes this.

10-30-2013, 08:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Consumables are going to cost a lot more than they did on a civic. Still worth it. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

10-30-2013, 08:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
fzgood Base Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 136 Drives: '13 370z 6MT TS PW Rep Power: 26	If you need convincing I would tell you to hold off until you feel more compelled. Nothing wrong w/ saving money, but if you're worried about increased cost of fuel, tires, and other consumables, I would hold off on this sort of purchase. Most of the people on this forum absolutely love the Z despite its flaws. If you have to drink some kool-aid to part with your money, I say keep the money. That said, I love the Z, it demands just enough attention from me to make driving enjoyable. The chassis is incredibly stable and solid. There's no car I would rather have this side of $60k. Leadfoot likes this.

10-30-2013, 09:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	I'm not sure about the car lacking quickness. It may not feel as fast, but take a look at the speedometer. It gets moving in a hurry. It's a linear powerband, and you have to give it some revs. There's no big spike of power, it just pulls and pulls. Test drive it again and keep your foot in it up past 7000 rpm. Leadfoot likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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