Why a Z

HEK

So since 2009 I've been wanting to own a Z, for many reasons I traded my 2005 TL for a 2010 FJ Cruiser and then to a 2013 VW Beetle Turbo, until a day after dinner wifey and I drove by a Nissan dealer and stopped by to check out the Frontier's. After a test drive on both vehicles I said to my wife this is the time. I know it can fly and can drift (lol did some drifting in the rain intentionally ) So this is now a happy guy who again will tell you that he bought the Z because of it's looks more than it's capabilities but nobody believes me. Even the cafeteria lady calls it a kids car and I must be going thru male menopause but seeing that she drives a beat up 2000 Camry I just agree and don't reply to ridicule her for her comment.
My leftover 2013 Gunmetal Touring/ Sports package, navy has already 400 miles (it had 8 when I bought it a few weeks ago) and has not seen 80 mph , well maybe once and seeing that I'm driving it like a little old lady I'm getting 24 mpg (gas used vs miles driven not the computer average).
So I ask you why a Z?..Thanks for reading and hope I didn't bore you

HEK aka Hector

Jordo!

For the money, no other car comes even close on performance and style.

Everything else going for less $ or that is in the ballpark is either a hot hatch, underpowered cone dodger's car, or a bloated pony/muscle car.

Everything that reflects an equal or greater performing sports coupe is significantly more expensive, and frequently not any more attractive.

So, for me, that's why the Z.

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andyj

Probably one of the best summaries of the Z's advantages I've ever read....way to go


Underpowered cone dodger.....what a great phrase.......LOL...was just reading the twins forum....

Jordo!

I will say that I have a secret guilty fetish with wanting to own a new Dodge Challenger with an enormous roots blower and (although I don't think I ever shared this) I do actually own a late model PRHD MX-5 as a second car -- which I really, really love (and would probably be similarly fond of the FT-86) -- but the only other car that I would consider trading for the 370Z is either a turboed Z4 (out of my price range) or possibly whatever Toyota ever makes (if anything) out of the FT-1, assuming it's in the Z's price range.

Otherwise the plan is to just get the next gen Z in due course.

I certainly wouldn't turn down a GT-R, but that's a 6-figure car now...

I suppose I could have added the Gen Coupe to the list as a "proper" sports coupe in the price range, but I don't think it has been found to keep up with Z either.

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grandpawmoses

One "deal breaker" the Z4 turbo has is a terrible "turbo lag". All of those I tried had it. When you step on the gas, the power lags, then comes on strong.

Leadfoot

:tup

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HEK

lol...I shaved

I have to add one note and maybe it's just me but since I've had the Z some people from work have stopped talking to me, these are guys that make much more $$ than me but are in crappy relationships and know they can't or wont consider buying a sports car because they may end up in a divorce, weird uh?..
one told me he wanted a Vett for as long as he can remember but his wife spends money like crazy, another manager told me he wanted a Cobra but his wife is a drunk...just weird to see people envy you...

VCuomo

^^^ For me, this is why. And because I'd wanted one since the first 240Z came out!

Elan

After the 2005 TL, your choice in cars took a big plunge! Glad you got your ducks in a row and bought a Z. Good choice. You will love it!

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grandpawmoses

Last year my wife told me if I gave up my motorcycle I could get any car I wanted. I agreed if I could get a Corvette.
Well, I sold the bike & test drove the Corvette along with several other two seaters. I wouldn't consider a four seater as this was a third vehicle and I wanted something that would be my "toy".
The 2014 Corvette at $72K outshined the pack in both performance and technology. The BMW Z4 35is at $68K was a little tight for an old man and I didn't like the confusing I-Drive system. I never drove the Miata, its' looks didn't do it for me. I couldn't find a Mercedes SLK to try. I did test an Audi TTS and liked it but research indicated it was a car you buy and drive, not to be tinkered with.
When I considered the Z, it's initial looks had me. Now I wanted a convertible but the coupe looked so good. (Here in Alabama you probably only get to comfortably ride with the top down four months a year and the convertible is an extra $4k+.) Its' ride is a little rough (but no more than the Vette), rear road noise is excessive (I've solved that with added insulation), and rear visibility is, well, "poor". (Nissan really should add a rear collision alarm.) On the plus side, it handles as good as the Z4, goes as fast as I want to, and the cost was less than $40K after negotiation, "out the door" for sport, touring, auto, and nav coupe. If this was to be my only ride I probably would have spent the extra for the Vette but I'm happy with my decision and that's all that counts.

blackcherry20

^^^^I agree on the looks. But...i recently picked up a 1990 Miata for auto-x and DD. it is surprisingly fun to drive. Doesn't compare to the Z in looks though. Not even close.

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Fuzzzy

Absolutely this!

My mother made me a very similar offer when I was in high school. But her list was far more restricted than your wife's. I loved my bike, but it didn't have a back seat But she achieved her goal as I never even considered owning another bike.

Your definition of "comfortably" is much broader than mine. I would probably concede that there are only four months where you have an opportunity to ride comfortably.

Akurei

I saw a 370z at the gym parked next to a GTR that i have been looking at everytime i go to the gym cause the bastard is always there anyhow, but then i looked over the Z and some reason i was hooked. I do have a CRX, so maybe i'm just attracted to hatchback/fastback bodystyles. I wasnt completely taken by the Z but enough to look at prices and quote around. Now with the right price, i walked out with one and have no regrets

kenchan

Why? Because race car.

dirtrat

More like an entry level sports car.