Appreciated my Z today

Fountainhead · 12-30-2013, 10:45 PM

Drove a friends Charger today, it was like turning the Queen Mary!
I must admit it's gangster fine inside though, felt like I was sitting in a leather recliner floating down the road. I had to push the pedal to the floor to get it to move.
Then, later I got in my Z and it felt like driving a go cart...so freeing, responsive, and really a "Z"en experience after driving that Charger.
Anyway, it's nice to have an experience like that to make me appreciate what I've got.

Gadgetech · 12-30-2013, 10:50 PM

When I bought the Z I was looking for a car to have some fun in. I gave the charger a test drive b/c I was thinking about a V-8 but that fuel efficiency craptastic cylinder cutout crap totally ruins it. They are nicely appointed but everyone has one and they are like boat in terms of driving dynamics.

Z was definitely the right decision for moi.

Wonka2581 · 12-30-2013, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fountainhead

Drove a friends Charger today, it was like turning the Queen Mary!
I must admit it's gangster fine inside though, felt like I was sitting in a leather recliner floating down the road. I had to push the pedal to the floor to get it to move.
Then, later I got in my Z and it felt like driving a go cart...so freeing, responsive, and really a "Z"en experience after driving that Charger.
Anyway, it's nice to have an experience like that to make me appreciate what I've got.

What model was it? My wife has a R/T Daytona and it moves pretty good for a big a** car, but its no mach for the Z...

Riptide67 · 12-30-2013, 10:54 PM

We have a suburban and two demolition trucks at work. After driving them for a week in OR, I felt the same way. I have been driving my dad's 335 and El Dorado the last two weeks. I'm interested to see how I feel about my Z next week.

I'm missing the hell out of it!

Gadgetech · 12-30-2013, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Riptide67

We have a suburban and two demolition trucks at work. After driving them for a week in OR, I felt the same way. I have been driving my dad's 335 and El Dorado the last two weeks. I'm interested to see how I feel about my Z next week.

I'm missing the hell out of it!

I used to think my wife's 328 handled well...

Fountainhead · 12-30-2013, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wonka2581

What model was it? My wife has a R/T Daytona and it moves pretty good for a big a** car, but its no mach for the Z...

It was the baseline version, one step below the R/T. We were testing his laser jammer, we borrowed a ticket gun from his cop friend, it worked really well.
I honestly expected more get up and go than it had, but it's pulling 2 tons probably.

Jordo! · 12-31-2013, 01:15 AM

I have to say, the Z really is the perfect balance of power and handling for the money.

DLSTR · 12-31-2013, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fountainhead

Drove a friends Charger today, it was like turning the Queen Mary!
I must admit it's gangster fine inside though, felt like I was sitting in a leather recliner floating down the road. I had to push the pedal to the floor to get it to move.
Then, later I got in my Z and it felt like driving a go cart...so freeing, responsive, and really a "Z"en experience after driving that Charger.
Anyway, it's nice to have an experience like that to make me appreciate what I've got.

The Z is an amazing package of capability. You can spend more and get much less!! Thanks for sharing this! Happy New Year as well!

2xtreme1 · 12-31-2013, 02:08 AM

LOL

"felt like I was sitting in a leather recliner floating down the road"
nice one

itBurns · 12-31-2013, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fountainhead

It was the baseline version, one step below the R/T. We were testing his laser jammer, we borrowed a ticket gun from his cop friend, it worked really well.
I honestly expected more get up and go than it had, but it's pulling 2 tons probably.

I believe the R/T and up are the ones that come with the V8, so your buddy must have the V6. (SE & SXT are the V6)

I wouldn't doubt for a second that felt like a boat. I probably wouldn't get anything less than the SRT in the Charger for it to actually be fun like the 370.

kenchan · 12-31-2013, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fountainhead

Drove a friends Charger today, it was like turning the Queen Mary!
I must admit it's gangster fine inside though, felt like I was sitting in a leather recliner floating down the road. I had to push the pedal to the floor to get it to move.
Then, later I got in my Z and it felt like driving a go cart...so freeing, responsive, and really a "Z"en experience after driving that Charger.
Anyway, it's nice to have an experience like that to make me appreciate what I've got.

i use to feel this way a lot after coming back from biz trips.

couldn't wait to get he the hell out of the rental.

nepali · 12-31-2013, 11:17 AM

Others may feel differently but when I drove my cousin's Camaro, it felt like I was driving a ship. The agility was just not there. Then I got back in my Z and the difference was amazing.

TexasChuck · 12-31-2013, 03:37 PM

I really don't have much to compare it with. I've had Suburbans all my working life. My wife got me this car! How 'bout that! I was looking for something fun to drive.....she saw this Z , red convertible, and said "I want you to have this car!".
Could be happier!

Firebase99 · 01-03-2014, 10:52 AM

I test drove a '13 RT before I bought the 370. I did not feel fast for 370HP, it handled like the yacht it is. Brakes were vague, steering completely lifeless. Though it sounded great, and was CHEAP. They offered me a fully loaded 2013, FULLY loaded, every option out there for $27 OTD.

Mt Tam I am · 01-03-2014, 11:17 AM

I borrowed my buddies Toyota Sienna van. I kept thinking I was about to tip over. Mid turn with the height of the van, leaning left and right, felt awful. If the Z leaned as much you'd be heading off road, as something just broke.

12-30-2013, 10:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Fountainhead Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: FL Posts: 834 Drives: 2019 Civic Type R Rep Power: 14	Appreciated my Z today Drove a friends Charger today, it was like turning the Queen Mary! I must admit it's gangster fine inside though, felt like I was sitting in a leather recliner floating down the road. I had to push the pedal to the floor to get it to move. Then, later I got in my Z and it felt like driving a go cart...so freeing, responsive, and really a "Z"en experience after driving that Charger. Anyway, it's nice to have an experience like that to make me appreciate what I've got. frost, kenchan, TheGreatOne and 5 others like this.

12-30-2013, 10:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gadgetech A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 1,559 Drives: The Short Bus Rep Power: 869	When I bought the Z I was looking for a car to have some fun in. I gave the charger a test drive b/c I was thinking about a V-8 but that fuel efficiency craptastic cylinder cutout crap totally ruins it. They are nicely appointed but everyone has one and they are like boat in terms of driving dynamics. Z was definitely the right decision for moi. __________________ Upstate Z Club

12-30-2013, 10:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 36 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 68	We have a suburban and two demolition trucks at work. After driving them for a week in OR, I felt the same way. I have been driving my dad's 335 and El Dorado the last two weeks. I'm interested to see how I feel about my Z next week. I'm missing the hell out of it! __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

12-31-2013, 01:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 417	I have to say, the Z really is the perfect balance of power and handling for the money. falconfixer, DavidInIndy and Riptide67 like this. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

12-31-2013, 11:17 AM	#12 (permalink)
nepali Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 597 Drives: like a maniac! Rep Power: 15	Others may feel differently but when I drove my cousin's Camaro, it felt like I was driving a ship. The agility was just not there. Then I got back in my Z and the difference was amazing. __________________ '11 SR/6MT/T/S

12-31-2013, 02:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
2xtreme1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Eastvale, California Age: 31 Posts: 494 Drives: 11' 370Z 7 A/T Sport Rep Power: 13	LOL "felt like I was sitting in a leather recliner floating down the road" nice one

12-31-2013, 03:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 13	Driving Experience! I really don't have much to compare it with. I've had Suburbans all my working life. My wife got me this car! How 'bout that! I was looking for something fun to drive.....she saw this Z , red convertible, and said "I want you to have this car!". Could be happier! DavidInIndy likes this.

01-03-2014, 10:52 AM	#14 (permalink)
Firebase99 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: fl Posts: 1,372 Drives: 14 3.8 Gen Coupe GT Rep Power: 14033	I test drove a '13 RT before I bought the 370. I did not feel fast for 370HP, it handled like the yacht it is. Brakes were vague, steering completely lifeless. Though it sounded great, and was CHEAP. They offered me a fully loaded 2013, FULLY loaded, every option out there for $27 OTD.

01-03-2014, 11:17 AM	#15 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3842	I borrowed my buddies Toyota Sienna van. I kept thinking I was about to tip over. Mid turn with the height of the van, leaning left and right, felt awful. If the Z leaned as much you'd be heading off road, as something just broke. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

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