Getting rid of my Z. Any recommendations for a replacement?

jpkirk · 07-09-2014, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

You bought a Challenger?

You used to be one of my favorite forum members... USED TO BE.

Are you finding it a challenge to accept this move to 'murican muscle (sort of)?

kenchan · 07-09-2014, 11:50 AM

do they sell those at homedepot?

jpkirk · 07-09-2014, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

do they sell those at homedepot?

Ace Hardware man!

axmea? · 07-09-2014, 02:59 PM

Congrats on your purchase. Too bad you couldn't keep the Z but get why you did it. There must be a lot of places close by to get it serviced. Also, now you have the trunk for junk.

SouthArk370Z · 07-09-2014, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

Congrats on your purchase. Too bad you couldn't keep the Z but get why you did it. There must be a lot of places close by to get it serviced. Also, now you have the trunk for junk.

One of the Dodge dealers is also the Nissan dealer I bought the car (edit: the 370Z) from. But there are at two other Dodge dealers within 35 miles or so. If I can't find a Dodge service department I like, I may go back to to something from the '60s that I can work on myself.

Storage space has never been a big issue for me but it will be nice to be able to tote more than one passenger around.

jpkirk · 07-10-2014, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

One of the Dodge dealers is also the Nissan dealer I bought the car (edit: the 370Z) from. But there are at two other Dodge dealers within 35 miles or so. If I can't find a Dodge service department I like, I may go back to to something from the '60s that I can work on myself.

Storage space has never been a big issue for me but it will be nice to be able to tote more than one passenger around.

Say like ... a Challenger? Good ones are a little pricey. I always liked the Challenger. I liked the Javelin as well. Hope it works for you.

MagmaRed370z · 07-09-2014, 05:03 PM

MazdaSpeed6?

Tazicon · 07-09-2014, 05:10 PM

Congratulations on the Challenger purchase. I love the way they look. I have a 2014 Jeep Wrangler with the same engine and they really aren't bad at all. Tons better than the V6 in my 2010 Wrangler. I just wish they could figure out how to get better gas milage out of them. Everyone else seems to have gotten the memo other than Dodge/Jeep/Chrysler.

SouthArk370Z · 07-11-2014, 02:11 PM

Delivery has been delayed until "Monday or Tuesday."

I get to drive the Z for another weekend.

H2O_Doc · 07-12-2014, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Delivery has been delayed until "Monday or Tuesday."

I get to drive the Z for another weekend.

I bet that must be "challenging" your patients : )

Sounds like the dealership is a little "Dodgy" : )

Shall I continue?

PapoZalsa · 07-13-2014, 08:40 PM

Unless you doing a intensive engine work the rest of the maintenance is really a no brainer. Regular maintenance like oil change, brakes can be done by yourself.

I don't see the Z having a lot of maintenance involved....

The other like maybe a 75K checkup I would take the day off if needed and take it to the dealer or a Nissan Shop....

SouthArk370Z · 07-18-2014, 11:30 AM

It finally came in. Interior/exterior in very good shape (as advertised). Two barely noticeable parking lot dings in the paint that should be an easy repair. Stereo sounds good but not quite as good as the Bose (and only holds one CD). Trunk is quite large. Seat is not quite as comfortable as the Touring but I may need to tweak it a bit.

It has a bigger side rear window but it's still a PITA when backing up because the rear pillar is so freaking big.

Handling is a little better than I was expecting - may only need to upgrade sway bars to make it acceptable. Has plenty of power for me but I can definitely tell that I've gained 1000 pounds.

All-in-all it's not the sports car that the Z is but I think it will work well for me. Especially after I upgrade the suspension a little.

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

Unless you doing a intensive engine work the rest of the maintenance is really a no brainer. Regular maintenance like oil change, brakes can be done by yourself.

I don't see the Z having a lot of maintenance involved....

The other like maybe a 75K checkup I would take the day off if needed and take it to the dealer or a Nissan Shop....

I can do most of the maintenance myself but the Z is such a PITA to work on that I'd just as soon pay someone else to do it. I stuck my head under the Challenger real quick and think I have enough room to change oil/filter without putting the car on ramps/stands. If not, one of the Chrysler dealers in the area should be more than willing.

Yeah. I've gotten really lazy in my old age. I used to love rebuilding motors and transmissions and any other work on a car. Not so much nowadays.

Felix 808 · 07-18-2014, 01:14 PM

Congrats South

I hope you enjoy it for a long time.

Codename067 · 07-20-2014, 01:44 PM

M3/335i

mjg · 07-20-2014, 02:07 PM

Congrats on the new car. man. I moved on to american muscle also... Picked up a '13 Shelby GT 500 last week.... Loving this car holy crap.

07-09-2014, 02:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,243 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53242	Congrats on your purchase. Too bad you couldn't keep the Z but get why you did it. There must be a lot of places close by to get it serviced. Also, now you have the trunk for junk. __________________ >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

07-09-2014, 05:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tazicon Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Vegas Baby! Posts: 773 Drives: German/British cars Rep Power: 15	Congratulations on the Challenger purchase. I love the way they look. I have a 2014 Jeep Wrangler with the same engine and they really aren't bad at all. Tons better than the V6 in my 2010 Wrangler. I just wish they could figure out how to get better gas milage out of them. Everyone else seems to have gotten the memo other than Dodge/Jeep/Chrysler. __________________ Porsche, it's a 2 syllable word

07-11-2014, 02:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Delivery has been delayed until "Monday or Tuesday." I get to drive the Z for another weekend. jpkirk likes this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

07-13-2014, 08:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	Unless you doing a intensive engine work the rest of the maintenance is really a no brainer. Regular maintenance like oil change, brakes can be done by yourself. I don't see the Z having a lot of maintenance involved.... The other like maybe a 75K checkup I would take the day off if needed and take it to the dealer or a Nissan Shop.... __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

07-18-2014, 01:14 PM	#13 (permalink)
Felix 808 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 1,063 Drives: 2011 PW/Grey T/S 7AT Rep Power: 2807	Congrats South I hope you enjoy it for a long time. __________________ Semper Fi Μολὼν λαβέ

07-09-2014, 11:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	do they sell those at homedepot?

07-09-2014, 05:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 14	MazdaSpeed6?

07-20-2014, 01:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
Codename067 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: North Hills, CA Posts: 386 Drives: 370z, R1, 636 Rep Power: 15	M3/335i

07-20-2014, 02:07 PM	#15 (permalink)
mjg Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: nyc Posts: 243 Drives: 13' GT 500 Rep Power: 17	Congrats on the new car. man. I moved on to american muscle also... Picked up a '13 Shelby GT 500 last week.... Loving this car holy crap. __________________ http://marc31337.imgur.com/

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