Sold my 370Z

jdsto · 06-25-2014, 04:40 PM

i'm 47 and I just got rid of my Lexus to get a 6M 370z, and I commute for 2 hours in heavy traffic everyday. The Z just puts a stupid grin on my face despite its short comings in practicality. Mind you I have never owned an automatic.

Drakonis GTR · 06-25-2014, 04:46 PM

Best of luck to you with getting the new car. Excellent choice with either a Lexus or an Infiniti.

DOOMMONKEY777 · 06-25-2014, 04:51 PM

You see Z + traffic = having a bad time.

We are all here to have a good time, so lets go driving not in traffic + Z =good time.

Fuzzzy · 06-25-2014, 05:00 PM

Troyz,

It's just a phase you're going through. You'll outgrow it.

I'm not going to post my age, but I owned a couple of Z's starting in the early '80's. Traded the second one for an Infiniti in '94. Drove it 10 years before trading for a Toyota.

I recently "gave" the Toyota to my teenager and bought myself a new Z. I haven't even had a thought of being embarrassed for driving my son's car. I am enjoying driving again for the first time in years. The kid will have to pry the Z from my cold dead fingers

Hope you find the car you're looking for!

jdsto · 06-25-2014, 04:59 PM

??? What car + traffic = fun

DOOMMONKEY777 · 06-25-2014, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdsto

??? What car + traffic = fun

Toyota Prius, lmao

binary0x01 · 06-25-2014, 05:13 PM

I feel like racing seats, light(er) flywheel, wider wheels (with proper tires of course) will make me keep the car till the wheels fall off...

One thing I really wanna do next is get a different hood, that doesn't have as much of a curve to it; that's a personal preference.

EDIT: Oh and a roll-cage too!

ShutokuZ · 06-25-2014, 11:35 PM

I drive my wife's 2014 Lexus IS every once in a while and really enjoy the luxury look and feel of the cockpit. That is until I get back into my Z and the overall fun of it trumps the Lexus feel..... I do however highly recommend Lexus cars.

/Angelo350Z/ · 06-26-2014, 12:17 AM

^^ I want to get my wife a Lexus but she still sucks at driving. She's only had her license for a year so her 2013 Sentra has more scuffs than my work boots.

njobe89 · 06-26-2014, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Troyz

I had my 2012 for a 1 1/2 years. I bought it for $28500 with 22,000Mi. I sold it to Carmax for $25000 with 45,000Mi.

2012 370Z M6, Silver, Touring Sports Package, Nav, Camera, Sports Suspension

Reason for selling: Blind Spots, M6 not fun to shift for a guy in his 40's (and ATs are getting much more advanced), Depreciation and knowing when the next model comes out I am screwed more, I felt embarrased driving my "sons" car.

I put it on CL, AT, and here with 0 responses in 2 weeks

not even a low ball offer. I make a quick decison to take the offer from Carmax and run.

I am looking at a luxury coupe like a Lexus or Infinity I can buy for cash.

i am amazed that carmax gave you that much... they usually low ball the hell out of you.

mab864 · 06-26-2014, 08:09 AM

Good luck on the choice and purchase OP. I'm older than you and bought my Z because I wanted a driver's car. That's what I like to do. I really don't care what people think. I bought it because I enjoy driving a performance car on twisty roads and I love doing mechanical work out in the garage. I like the heritage of the Z and I like researching and executing tasteful mods that improve an already great platform. It's a fun hobby.

ayrton88 · 06-26-2014, 09:18 AM

I'm 63 and drive a stick in Chicago traffic everyday. I don't see the big deal....half the time I'm just rolling along in neutral. I've haven't owned an automatic since a '58 Pontiac in High School. I've always owned either sports cars or manual sport sedans and I don't see any reason to stop just because I'm getting older. What I really want is a 25 year old babe and then people could really talk.

njobe89 · 06-26-2014, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ayrton88

I'm 63 and drive a stick in Chicago traffic everyday. I don't see the big deal....half the time I'm just rolling along in neutral. I've haven't owned an automatic since a '58 Pontiac in High School. I've always owned either sports cars or manual sport sedans and I don't see any reason to stop just because I'm getting older. What I really want is a 25 year old babe and then people could really talk.

haha

Mt Tam I am · 06-26-2014, 09:22 AM

Kenchan will miss you most. Bye.

Got_Z · 06-26-2014, 10:17 AM

You definitely got one hell of a deal. Very little depreciation! I've had both Lexus and Infiniti and both are great. Good luck!

-M-

06-25-2014, 04:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
jdsto Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toronto Posts: 250 Drives: Honda VFR800F 2015 Rep Power: 18	i'm 47 and I just got rid of my Lexus to get a 6M 370z, and I commute for 2 hours in heavy traffic everyday. The Z just puts a stupid grin on my face despite its short comings in practicality. Mind you I have never owned an automatic. Z-Girl 12 and ajm216 like this.

06-25-2014, 04:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Drakonis GTR Base Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 154 Drives: 09' 370Z B/S Rd M6 Rep Power: 13	Best of luck to you with getting the new car. Excellent choice with either a Lexus or an Infiniti. __________________ 2009 Nissan 370Z Base w/ Sport Package F.I . LTHs with Non-Resonated Cat-back exhaust (C.F.) / Stillen Gen3 CAI / Up-Rev Tune

06-25-2014, 04:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
DOOMMONKEY777 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crooklyn Posts: 1,013 Drives: 370Z 6psd-sport-pkg Rep Power: 21	You see Z + traffic = having a bad time. We are all here to have a good time, so lets go driving not in traffic + Z =good time. Z-Girl 12 likes this. __________________ Kids don't do Drugs, Drugs are bad, so let the professional druggies do Drugs for you. 537whp/496lb/tq@8-9PSI 93 octane

06-25-2014, 05:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Fuzzzy Track Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MS Posts: 876 Drives: 2014 370Z 7AT MR Rep Power: 21861	Troyz, It's just a phase you're going through. You'll outgrow it. I'm not going to post my age, but I owned a couple of Z's starting in the early '80's. Traded the second one for an Infiniti in '94. Drove it 10 years before trading for a Toyota. I recently "gave" the Toyota to my teenager and bought myself a new Z. I haven't even had a thought of being embarrassed for driving my son's car. I am enjoying driving again for the first time in years. The kid will have to pry the Z from my cold dead fingers Hope you find the car you're looking for! Streetlife, binary0x01 and ajm216 like this.

06-25-2014, 05:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
binary0x01 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 892 Drives: 2012 6-SPEED 3.7L Z Rep Power: 15	I feel like racing seats, light(er) flywheel, wider wheels (with proper tires of course) will make me keep the car till the wheels fall off... One thing I really wanna do next is get a different hood, that doesn't have as much of a curve to it; that's a personal preference. EDIT: Oh and a roll-cage too! __________________ Tune (by Seb@SpecialtyZ) -- Upgraded Parts List : When in doubt, use brute force; if it doesn't work, you aren't using enough.

06-25-2014, 04:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
jdsto Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toronto Posts: 250 Drives: Honda VFR800F 2015 Rep Power: 18	??? What car + traffic = fun

06-25-2014, 11:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
ShutokuZ Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 512 Drives: 2013 PW 6MT Sport Rep Power: 14	I drive my wife's 2014 Lexus IS every once in a while and really enjoy the luxury look and feel of the cockpit. That is until I get back into my Z and the overall fun of it trumps the Lexus feel..... I do however highly recommend Lexus cars.

06-26-2014, 12:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3661	^^ I want to get my wife a Lexus but she still sucks at driving. She's only had her license for a year so her 2013 Sentra has more scuffs than my work boots. __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

06-26-2014, 08:09 AM	#11 (permalink)
mab864 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 482 Drives: 13 Sport 6MT Rep Power: 12	Good luck on the choice and purchase OP. I'm older than you and bought my Z because I wanted a driver's car. That's what I like to do. I really don't care what people think. I bought it because I enjoy driving a performance car on twisty roads and I love doing mechanical work out in the garage. I like the heritage of the Z and I like researching and executing tasteful mods that improve an already great platform. It's a fun hobby. Streetlife and wanker like this. __________________ Berk HFC & CBE, Stillen G3, UpRev & tune by PSI, GTMat, 3M, Swift, StopTech, H&R 20/25, GT-R, 324 whp & 262 torque

06-26-2014, 09:18 AM	#12 (permalink)
ayrton88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 397 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	I'm 63 and drive a stick in Chicago traffic everyday. I don't see the big deal....half the time I'm just rolling along in neutral. I've haven't owned an automatic since a '58 Pontiac in High School. I've always owned either sports cars or manual sport sedans and I don't see any reason to stop just because I'm getting older. What I really want is a 25 year old babe and then people could really talk. ajm216 and Limeybastard like this.

06-26-2014, 09:22 AM	#14 (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: 3844	Kenchan will miss you most. Bye. __________________ "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

06-26-2014, 10:17 AM	#15 (permalink)
Got_Z Track Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 582 Drives: 11 Sport/Touring 6MT Rep Power: 13	You definitely got one hell of a deal. Very little depreciation! I've had both Lexus and Infiniti and both are great. Good luck! -M- __________________ Insta: www.instagram.com/mb4393/

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