What do you wish you got that you didn't get?

Haboob · 01-03-2014, 07:47 AM

And fiiiiine, I'll post a legitimate response:

I voted the last option.

I got exactly what I wanted from the car. Some days I wish I would have gotten the 7AT (******* traffic), but in the end I don't, because it's not a dual-clutch system, so I don't want a poser tranny (

).

Drakonis GTR · 01-03-2014, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by maizenblue

I was not all that familiar with the Z when i bought mine and the dealer listed it as touring sport when it is really a base sport. I would love touring but really i barely managed to afford this. My budget range was under 15k but i found the Z and needed it

My mother recently purchased a blue 370Z base from a dealership that had done the same thing. They listed it as a touring with Bluetooth and satellite radio, only to find that it was a base without Bluetooth and that someone had installed a satellite radio in the cubby compartment in the dash. Needless to say, we hammered them for the false advertising and they gave us a pretty good deal on it. She likes the color, so she picked it up anyways.

TexasChuck · 01-03-2014, 03:07 PM

I agree with Haboob, LAID, btw I am really happy with the convertible . And Officer Bennett with the Texas Highway Patrol seems to like it as well!
Cheers

zeeder · 01-03-2014, 03:57 PM

When I bought the '13 I got the only manual transmission they had a touring + sport in black. It wasn't until after this that I saw the awesome Midnight Blue so that's one of my regrets, the other is a backup camera which I will probably get eventually. I have to decide if I want to go through the hassle of pulling out the bose and getting a system with nav/backup or just opt for the rearview mirror backup cam combo. That being said, I love my Z!

TheGreatOne · 01-03-2014, 04:08 PM

I got it right from the jump.

While I got my 40th Anniversary slightly used it had everything I could want, its the sport + touring and even has the Nav option that 'mericans can't get (on the 40th) so I'm happy I drove the 2 hrs to find it.

I wish I had the illuminated kick plates and eventually ended up getting them last summer. So when speaking of options out the gate...not one regret!

Ubetit · 01-03-2014, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by winnre

I'd get a convertible. Now someone with a convertible tell me how bad they are!

wouldn't own anything but...sorry

winnre · 01-03-2014, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Ubetit

wouldn't own anything but...sorry

I test drove a blue one, thought it was ugly.

axmea? · 01-04-2014, 10:12 AM

I just remembered. Not on your list and not about anything on the Z itself but otherwise I should have considered. An extended warranty for my peace of mind.

2xtreme1 · 01-04-2014, 08:58 PM

Umm.I was pretty much set on having a Gun Metal or Pearl white Z with Sports package.
I ended up with Metalic black which was probably my 3rd option. I did not really consider it in the past, but it wasn't something I would pass on right away.

So, in regards to paint..sometimes I wish I did get the Gun metal. I wish the gun metal was slightly darker like the 40th though. Black paint has made me invest heavily on detail supplies. Overall, I am happy with the black paint..it looks the best when clean

The one I checked on the poll: getting the Touring.

It wasn't a big deal to get touring or not (besides the price tag), but sometimes I do wish I had gotten that slightly extra better looking interior. (Radio, Seats, Side pannels things) oh well..

Fountainhead · 01-04-2014, 10:31 PM

As far as convertible, I would have loved to get one, but here in FL the general population "walking" the streets, would prevent me locking it....because they just cut into the top, open the door, and even if there's nothing in there, they still look...we have a lot of those street walking people. And we all know no one pays any attention to car alarms anymore.
Other than that I'd love the convertible in FL, but honestly it is hot as hades down here with top down might be murder!

So I guess I lied a tiny bit in my vote, I did get what I wanted, and what's safest for me as a DD at malls, at movies, at clubs, at NIGHT, etc. when the crack addicts are roaming.

exsanity · 01-04-2014, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by enkei2k

I clicked on all of the options without reading them just because I was allowed to do so

exsanity · 01-04-2014, 10:40 PM

I planned for months before contacting a dealership. I'm so torn between Gun Metallic and Pure White that I kicked around buying two Zs.

raymondo510 · 01-05-2014, 12:27 AM

shoulda got the bigger brakes...i have a base

zae757 · 01-05-2014, 12:32 AM

Without getting into the "which is a better value model Z" I love the base model I got because of what I wanted to do to it. Color was the only thing I was really looking for; black. Only reason I'd go with a better model is because of the calipers; everything else I'd augment and replace.

netmindaZ · 01-05-2014, 05:58 AM

I got exactly what I wanted. 2013 Gunmetal Base, 6sp, with the sport package. Leather was a must have for me, so I had the dealer install black leather. I did the same thing with my 350z Track Edition back in '03. Stock stereo is a bit weak, but it doesn't sound like the Bose system in the Touring is much better.

View Poll Results: When I look back i wish I had opted for:
I wish I had selected a different color.	5	6.10%
I wish I had chosen the 7-speed auto transmission.	1	1.22%
I wish I had chosen the 6-speed manual transmission.	4	4.88%
Sport Option! Shoulda got it!	8	9.76%
Touring Option is the boat that I missed.	4	4.88%
Touring and Nav. Shoulda gone all out.	11	13.41%
Roadster! Shoulda got the convertible!	3	3.66%
The Nismo, wow I wish I waited for that one.	3	3.66%
I planned it right the first time, y'all suck.	54	65.85%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 82. You may not vote on this poll

01-03-2014, 07:47 AM	#31 (permalink)
Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1388	And fiiiiine, I'll post a legitimate response: I voted the last option. I got exactly what I wanted from the car. Some days I wish I would have gotten the 7AT (******* traffic), but in the end I don't, because it's not a dual-clutch system, so I don't want a poser tranny ().

01-03-2014, 03:07 PM	#33 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Things I agree with Haboob, LAID, btw I am really happy with the convertible . And Officer Bennett with the Texas Highway Patrol seems to like it as well! Cheers Haboob likes this.

01-03-2014, 03:57 PM	#34 (permalink)
zeeder Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 48 Posts: 460 Drives: ‘13 370Z ST 6M Rep Power: 3429	When I bought the '13 I got the only manual transmission they had a touring + sport in black. It wasn't until after this that I saw the awesome Midnight Blue so that's one of my regrets, the other is a backup camera which I will probably get eventually. I have to decide if I want to go through the hassle of pulling out the bose and getting a system with nav/backup or just opt for the rearview mirror backup cam combo. That being said, I love my Z! __________________ Zack FI catback, HFC, and Start Button - Z1 Intake - Nismo S-Tune Spoiler - PasswordJDM V2 Shift Knob

01-03-2014, 04:08 PM	#35 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 47 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 22	I got it right from the jump. While I got my 40th Anniversary slightly used it had everything I could want, its the sport + touring and even has the Nav option that 'mericans can't get (on the 40th) so I'm happy I drove the 2 hrs to find it. I wish I had the illuminated kick plates and eventually ended up getting them last summer. So when speaking of options out the gate...not one regret! 2xtreme1, equalme and winnre like this. __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

01-04-2014, 10:12 AM	#38 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,243 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53242	I just remembered. Not on your list and not about anything on the Z itself but otherwise I should have considered. An extended warranty for my peace of mind. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

01-04-2014, 08:58 PM	#39 (permalink)
2xtreme1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Eastvale, California Age: 33 Posts: 494 Drives: 11' 370Z 7 A/T Sport Rep Power: 14	Umm.I was pretty much set on having a Gun Metal or Pearl white Z with Sports package. I ended up with Metalic black which was probably my 3rd option. I did not really consider it in the past, but it wasn't something I would pass on right away. So, in regards to paint..sometimes I wish I did get the Gun metal. I wish the gun metal was slightly darker like the 40th though. Black paint has made me invest heavily on detail supplies. Overall, I am happy with the black paint..it looks the best when clean The one I checked on the poll: getting the Touring. It wasn't a big deal to get touring or not (besides the price tag), but sometimes I do wish I had gotten that slightly extra better looking interior. (Radio, Seats, Side pannels things) oh well..

01-04-2014, 10:31 PM	#40 (permalink)
Fountainhead Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: FL Posts: 834 Drives: 2019 Civic Type R Rep Power: 15	As far as convertible, I would have loved to get one, but here in FL the general population "walking" the streets, would prevent me locking it....because they just cut into the top, open the door, and even if there's nothing in there, they still look...we have a lot of those street walking people. And we all know no one pays any attention to car alarms anymore. Other than that I'd love the convertible in FL, but honestly it is hot as hades down here with top down might be murder! So I guess I lied a tiny bit in my vote, I did get what I wanted, and what's safest for me as a DD at malls, at movies, at clubs, at NIGHT, etc. when the crack addicts are roaming. Last edited by Fountainhead; 01-04-2014 at 10:34 PM.

01-04-2014, 10:40 PM	#42 (permalink)
exsanity Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 10,499 Drives: you mad.. Rep Power: 3700	I planned for months before contacting a dealership. I'm so torn between Gun Metallic and Pure White that I kicked around buying two Zs. __________________ \| F.I. NonRes Carbon CBE \| F.I. High Flow Cats \| Hotchkis Sway Bars \| KW Variant 3 \| SPL Suspension Parts \|

01-05-2014, 12:27 AM	#43 (permalink)
raymondo510 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NORCAL Posts: 823 Drives: Like I stole It Rep Power: 15	shoulda got the bigger brakes...i have a base __________________ If you ain't first...you're last! -RICKY BOBBY

01-05-2014, 12:32 AM	#44 (permalink)
zae757 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fort Dix, NJ Posts: 167 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 12	Without getting into the "which is a better value model Z" I love the base model I got because of what I wanted to do to it. Color was the only thing I was really looking for; black. Only reason I'd go with a better model is because of the calipers; everything else I'd augment and replace.

01-05-2014, 05:58 AM	#45 (permalink)
netmindaZ Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 25 Drives: 2013 370Z sport pkg Rep Power: 13	I got exactly what I wanted. 2013 Gunmetal Base, 6sp, with the sport package. Leather was a must have for me, so I had the dealer install black leather. I did the same thing with my 350z Track Edition back in '03. Stock stereo is a bit weak, but it doesn't sound like the Bose system in the Touring is much better.