World - Thoughts on what future Zs need

kenchan · 03-03-2014, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

too bad it's "FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY..."

well, there is some truth to my posts.

i try to keep it as entertaining as possible.

Firebase99 · 03-03-2014, 01:14 PM

On a separate note, drove my neighbors M3 on Saturday. The straight line acceleration is awesome but the grip...omg. Astonishing.

my2004Z · 03-03-2014, 01:46 PM

OP - Glad you got to experience a Z for a while and good luck with the SUV and Truck. Your opinions on the Z are duly noted and the backlash you are getting is this community's twisted way of saying that they'll miss you and that you should never come back

You might want to look into some of the sports sedans out there since you seem to need more of the daily driver creature comforts that most sports cars simply won't deliver.

RUFFSTUFF · 03-03-2014, 02:43 PM

Where do you "brilliant" people get off thinking this was a financial decision? Did I ever say that? Maybe it was a "we don't need a truck, 3 cars and 3 motorcycles decision." No, obviously it had to only be a financial one... duh. I am certainly reconsidering my "good people" comment from earlier. Trust that if I had wanted to keep the Z, I would have, but I recognized my needs and took the appropriate actions.

Though I don't require your approval to live my life, I do appreciate your due concern for my well being. In fact, without your feedback, I might have gotten back into the Z game....

Jasonle · 03-03-2014, 03:14 PM

Wow this is ruff stuff. Good luck op

Tadpole · 03-03-2014, 03:15 PM

I had a 350z and traded in on a 2012 ford f150 with the coyote 5.0. Although impressed with the 365 stock hp, I soon realized that I was riding a couch. The Fords are nice trucks but down here in Texas they are a dime a dozen and the blah factor set in while driving it. In other words, I was nodding off while driving home from work or any other trip longer than 30 minutes. I put 5k on the truck and traded it in on my 370z and couldnt be happier. I guess I'm opposite of the OP but from a performance perspective from a F250 weighing in over 8k with 500 plus ponies still sounds boring and then comparing that to the Z?

Come on get real

XiP · 03-03-2014, 03:57 PM

Out of curiosity why didn't you keep the Z and let your wife drive that instead? Wife in a Z is much hotter than wife in a Murano lol

RUFFSTUFF · 03-03-2014, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by XiP

Out of curiosity why didn't you keep the Z and let your wife drive that instead? Wife in a Z is much hotter than wife in a Murano lol

We discussed that and she doesn't like the rear/see side visibility and the serious lack of cargo space. She is much happier in the Murano. For those who are married you may be able to appreciate the sheer amount of bonus points I'm getting for this trade.

RUFFSTUFF · 03-03-2014, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Tadpole

I guess I'm opposite of the OP but from a performance perspective from a F250 weighing in over 8k with 500 plus ponies still sounds boring and then comparing that to the Z?

Come on get real

500hp is possibly boring. 1100ftlbs is not. Fact.

FPenvy · 03-03-2014, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by RUFFSTUFF

We discussed that and she doesn't like the rear/see side visibility and the serious lack of cargo space. She is much happier in the Murano. For those who are married you may be able to appreciate the sheer amount of bonus points I'm getting for this trade.

i fit 2 golf bags, 2 pairs of golf shoes, and beer in my Z along with a passenger. seems to have plenty of cargo room for me

RUFFSTUFF · 03-03-2014, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

i fit 2 golf bags, 2 pairs of golf shoes, and beer in my Z along with a passenger. seems to have plenty of cargo room for me

The smaller your balls are the more room you have.

Golf balls.

edk370 · 03-03-2014, 06:43 PM

The next Z needs a V8. It needs the 5.6 Infiniti M56 V8 shoehorned into it. 400+ hp and 380lb.ft. of torque, 12 sec 1/4s....And its styling needs to revert to the Z32 style: GT styling a la Porsche Panamera or Porsche 928 style.

Elan · 03-03-2014, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RUFFSTUFF

500hp is possibly boring. 1100ftlbs is not. Fact.

Ehh maybe in a sports car. OP you should have gotten a RAM SRT-10.

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

OK, I give. I don't have the patience for the eternal kenchan/alcheng circle jerk today. The OP was bashing the Z, which has no equal for its price and if you can't afford it you're poor.

I'd like to get in on that.

XiP · 03-03-2014, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by edk370

The next Z needs a V8. It needs the 5.6 Infiniti M56 V8 shoehorned into it. 400+ hp and 380lb.ft. of torque, 12 sec 1/4s....And its styling needs to revert to the Z32 style: GT styling a la Porsche Panamera or Porsche 928 style.

V8 twin turbo and optional AWD

UNKNOWN_370 · 03-04-2014, 01:16 AM

Yeah... The Z needs a chassis from Ferrari, an engine from Lamborghini (850hp), a transmission from Bugatti, and a carbon fiber body for $30k.

03-03-2014, 02:43 PM	#64 (permalink)
RUFFSTUFF Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: GEORGIA Posts: 233 Drives: 2012 370Z TOURING Rep Power: 13	Where do you "brilliant" people get off thinking this was a financial decision? Did I ever say that? Maybe it was a "we don't need a truck, 3 cars and 3 motorcycles decision." No, obviously it had to only be a financial one... duh. I am certainly reconsidering my "good people" comment from earlier. Trust that if I had wanted to keep the Z, I would have, but I recognized my needs and took the appropriate actions. Though I don't require your approval to live my life, I do appreciate your due concern for my well being. In fact, without your feedback, I might have gotten back into the Z game.... __________________ 2012 370Z Touring w/ NAV, Black Powdercoat, aFe Takeda CAI, Invidia Gemini Ti-tip Catback Exhaust, DVD/NAV bypass

03-03-2014, 03:14 PM	#65 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	Wow this is ruff stuff. Good luck op kenchan and onzedge like this. __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

03-03-2014, 03:15 PM	#66 (permalink)
Tadpole A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lockhart, TX Posts: 1,082 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z A7 Rep Power: 17	I had a 350z and traded in on a 2012 ford f150 with the coyote 5.0. Although impressed with the 365 stock hp, I soon realized that I was riding a couch. The Fords are nice trucks but down here in Texas they are a dime a dozen and the blah factor set in while driving it. In other words, I was nodding off while driving home from work or any other trip longer than 30 minutes. I put 5k on the truck and traded it in on my 370z and couldnt be happier. I guess I'm opposite of the OP but from a performance perspective from a F250 weighing in over 8k with 500 plus ponies still sounds boring and then comparing that to the Z? Come on get real __________________ Takeda TR3009P Short Ram Intakes, Custom Dual Exhaust, X-Piped with 18" Resonators & TopSpeed Axle Backs. EVO-R Led Third Foglight,

03-03-2014, 03:57 PM	#67 (permalink)
XiP A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: no clipping Posts: 11,096 Drives: ↑ ↓ Rep Power: 533	Out of curiosity why didn't you keep the Z and let your wife drive that instead? Wife in a Z is much hotter than wife in a Murano lol __________________ I <3 Frost!!!

03-03-2014, 06:43 PM	#72 (permalink)
edk370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 296 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 12	The next Z needs a V8. It needs the 5.6 Infiniti M56 V8 shoehorned into it. 400+ hp and 380lb.ft. of torque, 12 sec 1/4s....And its styling needs to revert to the Z32 style: GT styling a la Porsche Panamera or Porsche 928 style. Elan likes this.

03-03-2014, 01:14 PM	#62 (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	On a separate note, drove my neighbors M3 on Saturday. The straight line acceleration is awesome but the grip...omg. Astonishing.

03-03-2014, 01:46 PM	#63 (permalink)
my2004Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 285 Drives: 09' 370Z w/Sport 7AT Rep Power: 37	OP - Glad you got to experience a Z for a while and good luck with the SUV and Truck. Your opinions on the Z are duly noted and the backlash you are getting is this community's twisted way of saying that they'll miss you and that you should never come back You might want to look into some of the sports sedans out there since you seem to need more of the daily driver creature comforts that most sports cars simply won't deliver.

03-04-2014, 01:16 AM	#75 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14857	Yeah... The Z needs a chassis from Ferrari, an engine from Lamborghini (850hp), a transmission from Bugatti, and a carbon fiber body for $30k. Elan, Firebase99 and Running4Mayor like this. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

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