Please convince me to buy a Z!

kenchan · 10-31-2013, 01:32 PM

neither does your bright blue bicycle...

onzedge · 10-31-2013, 01:33 PM

OP: My advice is to do whatever Ms. Blackcherry says. Without question. Without hesitation.

Bking · 10-31-2013, 03:29 PM

I can't think of anything that the civic has over the Z, except for the extra seats.

Look for other cars around $25k and compare. I doubt you can find one that can compete with the Z.

nhbpcivicsi · 10-31-2013, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Bking

I can't think of anything that the civic has over the Z, except for the extra seats.

Look for other cars around $25k and compare. I doubt you can find one that can compete with the Z.

There are many options around $25K, but the Z is prob my favorite! Camaro/Mustang (everybody drives one nowadays), G37 (not as aggressive and sexy as the G35), BRZ/FR-S (not enough power)

Im not too worried about the weather it never snows here lol

kenchan · 10-31-2013, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by nhbpcivicsi

There are many options around $25K, but the Z is prob my favorite! Camaro/Mustang (everybody drives one nowadays), G37 (not as aggressive and sexy as the G35), BRZ/FR-S (not enough power)

Im not too worried about the weather it never snows here lol

yep, all good reasons you posted.

Zbrah · 10-31-2013, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by nhbpcivicsi

There are many options around $25K, but the Z is prob my favorite! Camaro/Mustang (everybody drives one nowadays), G37 (not as aggressive and sexy as the G35), BRZ/FR-S (not enough power)

Im not too worried about the weather it never snows here lol

Go test drive one of these, and make sure it's the 3.8!

nhbpcivicsi · 10-31-2013, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Zbrah

Go test drive one of these, and make sure it's the 3.8!

Not sure if serious of trolling?? A HYUNDAI GENESIS??

kenchan · 10-31-2013, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Zbrah

Go test drive one of these, and make sure it's the 3.8!

geez you dont like civic guys do you?

SouthArk370Z · 10-31-2013, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by nhbpcivicsi

Well hello there fellas

i'm currently looking at a 2011 Manual black 370Z base (sport package) with 20k miles, listed for $25k, what do you guys think about the price?
As it appears from my name I currently drive a 2007 Honda civic Si coupe, and im thinking its time to change things up since I've had the car for about two years! Im just having difficulties to accept the fact that if I do purchase the Z, maintenance will definitely go up, and gas of course.. what do you guys think? has anybody else made this switch before? any help would be appreciated

I'm not sure if $23-25k is a good price or not (it seems about right) but, as others have said, the 370Z is one of the better cars in that price range. As with any car, it has a few quirks but, for me, no deal killers. I've been very happy with my '09 Touring - one of the best all-around sports cars I've driven.

tnav · 10-31-2013, 08:31 PM

Hey man, no disrespect, keep your Civic, Z is not for you

Chuck33079 · 10-31-2013, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tnav

Hey man, no disrespect, keep your Civic, Z is not for you

Why? Because he's doing his homework and asking for owners' opinions before he puts his money down? I fail to see how the "Z is not for him" based on the questions he's asked.

nhbpcivicsi · 10-31-2013, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Why? Because he's doing his homework and asking for owners' opinions before he puts his money down? I fail to see how the "Z is not for him" based on the questions he's asked.

It would be stupid to not ask before buying.. you always have to know what you're getting yourself into and pay attention to the pros and cons of your decisions. I really do like the Z and i'll be test driving it this weekend, its just a matter of getting the deal that I want for now

Justice97 · 10-31-2013, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tnav

Hey man, no disrespect, keep your Civic, Z is not for you

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Why? Because he's doing his homework and asking for owners' opinions before he puts his money down? I fail to see how the "Z is not for him" based on the questions he's asked.

I would say Tnav might be correct Chuck. Why, because he is buying it for the wrong reasons. I want an upgrade, I want a sports car and only if the deal is right and the trade in value is good. Yes civicboy is using his head, he is weighing pros and cons,

for that.
When you buy a car like a Z you should not have to worry about those things. I wouldn't say the Z wasn't for him, but I would say the timing may not be right. If you have to "budget" for a car payment on a fun car, then the timing isn't right. One misfortune and boom you can't make payments you fall behind and ugghh you lose it all to a banker.
When you buy a car like this, you should just be able to wake up one day and say, "Oh hell yeah it is time to buy myself a FUN car."

I don't know your situation civicboy, but if you are on a limited budget then be careful. Is your civic paid off? If it is, then save some cash so you can throw more down later, be patient. Don't be the typical fast food American.

Chuck33079 · 10-31-2013, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Justice97

I would say Tnav might be correct Chuck. Why, because he is buying it for the wrong reasons. I want an upgrade, I want a sports car and only if the deal is right and the trade in value is good. Yes civicboy is using his head, he is weighing pros and cons,

for that.
When you buy a car like a Z you should not have to worry about those things. I wouldn't say the Z wasn't for him, but I would say the timing may not be right. If you have to "budget" for a car payment on a fun car, then the timing isn't right. One misfortune and boom you can't make payments you fall behind and ugghh you lose it all to a banker.
When you buy a car like this, you should just be able to wake up one day and say, "Oh hell yeah it is time to buy myself a FUN car."

I don't know your situation civicboy, but if you are on a limited budget then be careful. Is your civic paid off? If it is, then save some cash so you can throw more down later, be patient. Don't be the typical fast food American.

I didn't get the impression there was anything wrong with his finances from anything he's posted. He's trying to make the deal work. If the numbers don't work, it doesn't work. The Z isn't such a special car that good sense goes out the window and you disregard the numbers. Trying to get a good deal and taking note of increased running costs are part of being an informed buyer.

Justice97 · 10-31-2013, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

I didn't get the impression there was anything wrong with his finances from anything he's posted. He's trying to make the deal work. If the numbers don't work, it doesn't work. The Z isn't such a special car that good sense goes out the window and you disregard the numbers. Trying to get a good deal and taking note of increased running costs are part of being an informed buyer.

Agree Chuck, I just don't like seeing people struggle or suffer later because they want something really bad. Civicboy is doing his homework for sure.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	neither does your bright blue bicycle...

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Bking Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 298 Drives: 40th Z Rep Power: 15	I can't think of anything that the civic has over the Z, except for the extra seats. Look for other cars around $25k and compare. I doubt you can find one that can compete with the Z.

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tnav Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 316 Drives: 2012 370z Silver 6sp Rep Power: 12	Hey man, no disrespect, keep your Civic, Z is not for you