Please convince me to buy a Z!

zae757 · 11-01-2013, 01:44 PM

When I purchased my 370, I kept my honda civic 04; I drive the honda so I can realize of how much of a good decision I made. The maintenance is more of course but your speaking of a sports car compared to a honda. Maintenance is not going to be where the cost comes into play, it's the upgrades. I've had mine for about a year and a half and already dropped over 5k into the car...it's a definite must, but I'd suggest to have a second beater car or something...

nhbpcivicsi · 11-01-2013, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

I've got $10 that says you end up like the vast majority of people here, and within a year or so you've done the usual intake/cats/catback/tune combo. It's too easy to be at 325whp or so, and you can't have less power than your previous car. It's not an upgrade if it isn't more powerful.

whats the stock whp like on the Z? i've always wondered..

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Originally Posted by zae757

When I purchased my 370, I kept my honda civic 04; I drive the honda so I can realize of how much of a good decision I made. The maintenance is more of course but your speaking of a sports car compared to a honda. Maintenance is not going to be where the cost comes into play, it's the upgrades. I've had mine for about a year and a half and already dropped over 5k into the car...it's a definite must, but I'd suggest to have a second beater car or something...

I dont understand why most people on here have the Z and a second beater, the only way that you would need a second car is if you live somewhere where is snows a whole lot..

Chuck33079 · 11-01-2013, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by nhbpcivicsi

whats the stock whp like on the Z? i've always wondered..

Usually around 280whp/230trq on a dynojet.

Joepro · 11-01-2013, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by nhbpcivicsi

whats the stock whp like on the Z? i've always wondered..

I dont understand why most people on here have the Z and a second beater, the only way that you would need a second car is if you live somewhere where is snows a whole lot..

Good old PA... I have a beater civic too. Z is going to sleep this weekend. Sometimes you need beck seats....

edub370 · 11-01-2013, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by nhbpcivicsi

I dont understand why most people on here have the Z and a second beater, the only way that you would need a second car is if you live somewhere where is snows a whole lot..

because the Z (for me at least) is a weekend/toy car. wanna keep it nice, keep the miles low, and not have to get it out in crappy weather or rack up the miles on it.

i know some people dont get that. But by doing that, every time i do get a chance to drive the Z, its like a "special" opportunity, and it keeps the car feeling new and exciting longer. IMO

andre12031948 · 11-01-2013, 05:11 PM

After reading the op's post, I learned that the people here are very nice, much nicer than me. That's because I don't give a F if he buys a z or not. At least I learned something

Zbrah · 11-01-2013, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by andre12031948

After reading the op's post, I learned that the people here are very nice, much nicer than me. That's because I don't give a F if he buys a z or not. At least I learned something

11-01-2013, 05:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
andre12031948 Banned Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: monticello new york 127 Posts: 1,095 Drives: 08 350z black 6m/t Rep Power: 0	I was just curious, then I learned something After reading the op's post, I learned that the people here are very nice, much nicer than me. That's because I don't give a F if he buys a z or not. At least I learned something Zbrah likes this. Last edited by andre12031948; 11-01-2013 at 05:14 PM.

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11-01-2013, 01:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
zae757 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fort Dix, NJ Posts: 167 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 13	When I purchased my 370, I kept my honda civic 04; I drive the honda so I can realize of how much of a good decision I made. The maintenance is more of course but your speaking of a sports car compared to a honda. Maintenance is not going to be where the cost comes into play, it's the upgrades. I've had mine for about a year and a half and already dropped over 5k into the car...it's a definite must, but I'd suggest to have a second beater car or something...