Looking to sell my '13 Z, requesting feedback

Chuck33079 · 12-29-2013, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Sound deadening won't do a thing for his other needs, though. Not to mention to be truly effective with deadening in a hatch-type vehicle you really need to do the entire hatch + cabin.

Yeah, even with a lot of deadener in the hatch, road noise is still fairly noticeable. If you did the whole car and got quieter tires, you could definitely make the car more liveable. It still wouldn't be quiet.

I guess no one told the OP that once you buy a z, you're not allowed to ever buy anything else.

m4a1mustang · 12-29-2013, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Yeah, even with a lot of deadener in the hatch, road noise is still fairly noticeable. If you did the whole car and got quieter tires, you could definitely make the car more liveable. It still wouldn't be quiet.

I guess no one told the OP that once you buy a z, you're not allowed to ever buy anything else.

Such is life here on the forum.

Chuck33079 · 12-29-2013, 01:52 PM

And god forbid you come back and show off the replacement vehicle. No matter what you replace it with, some anus will tell you how its a complete pos and you should have kept the z.

synolimit · 12-29-2013, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by voided

I've been giving this a lot of thought over the recent weeks, and based on a number of factors I think I'm ditching the idea of owning a BMW.

I'm just about 99% sold on buying a new WRX base hatchback - much better fit for my lifestyle, relatively inexpensive, and solid as a rock.

Flash it with a tune before you leave the lot!! Not joking.

Chuck33079 · 12-29-2013, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

Flash it with a tune before you leave the lot!! Not joking.

Crappy stock tune still breaking ringlands? Damn. You'd think they would have gotten that under control by now.

synolimit · 12-29-2013, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Crappy stock tune still breaking ringlands? Damn. You'd think they would have gotten that under control by now.

Running 14.5afr to 4500rpm under full boost since 3500rpm, what do you think? Haha.

Chuck33079 · 12-29-2013, 02:23 PM

Wow. That's really dumb.

critical · 12-29-2013, 02:29 PM

i did a little bit of the hatch as well as the trunk with roofing material to sound deaden. i'm now able to use my bluetooth phone. well i was able to, before my exhaust mods.

just a little bit really quieted up the cabin. i hated hearing debris kicked up by the tires.

voided · 12-29-2013, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by critical

put some sound deadening in the trunk, and it sounds like you don't have the touring package? at 6'3 i'm extremely comfortable on long road trips.

Correct, it's base/sport, which means no leather. My seats are crazy uncomfortable - I've actually had it to the dealer for an issue related the seat padding already, I'm still waiting on replacement parts.

To your other point, I've already installed some dynamat in the trunk, and did not notice a significant improvement in road noise. In fairness, I did most of the base of the trunk and "not" the fender wells (I ran out), so there's room for improvement.

As was mentioned, however, road noise is only one of my complaints.

bacalhau16 · 12-30-2013, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

Flash it with a tune before you leave the lot!! Not joking.

I tried to encourage this to everyone I came across. It should be the first thing done for sure. The car drove so much better after the tune anyway.

voided · 12-31-2013, 09:28 AM

Well, I had my appraisal done last night. I got a surprisingly reasonable deal:

They offered 28k on the trade, and I get roughly an additional $2200 in tax savings on the new vehicle. Add in the license credit, and a partial refund of my extended warranty, and I'm actually coming out slightly ahead on the deal.

TheGreatOne · 12-31-2013, 09:50 AM

Yup OP, you sound like a Imprezza WRX hatch guy all the way. With all your outdoor activities etc.

My wife also sounds like you in the sense that she thinks its better to have a nicer car all year instead of having my Z and then jumping into a 2000 Subaru Forester the rest of the time lol...which I kinda agree with, my heart breaks a little bit every time I could be driving the Z and I'm not. But I find with this car, sometimes a sacrifice is involved.

I love the Z as it gives me my selfish me time, away from my wife and 2 year old. So I guess I'm lucky to have it.

Definitely go for the WRX, you can have lots of fun with it, only downside on that car (to me) is that they are EVERYWHERE.

I would get some form of wagon if I had to go practical. A4 Wagon is looking pretty sweet these days.

voided · 12-31-2013, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

Definitely go for the WRX, you can have lots of fun with it, only downside on that car (to me) is that they are EVERYWHERE.

Here in Tucson, I seem to see more Zs than WRXs. Plenty of Foresters and Outbacks, but not many WRX wagons.

TheGreatOne · 12-31-2013, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by voided

Here in Tucson, I seem to see more Zs than WRXs. Plenty of Foresters and Outbacks, but not many WRX wagons.

Oh ya? Z's (370 Z's atleast) are like Unicorn's over here lol.

Might be also because here most guys drive Z's only for 8 months and its stored during winter. So not practical for most people.

Well good luck tracking down a WRX hatch/Wagon. not feeling the 2014's that are coming out so a 2012 or 13 should be perfect.

ElVee · 12-31-2013, 10:55 AM

Was going to say, if your car has zero issues with only 5k miles, you can certainly (if you look enough) find someone to buy it for not much off a new car. This does mean you need to have no dog hair, debris, chips, etc in the car. You like the car, but it's just not for you, which is usually the story you *want* to hear from a seller. You just need to get away from the people who always read the car ads looking for good deals, and sell to a regular joe who is either looking for that particular car or whom you can convince in person to take it off your hands.

Did you jump on that offer from the dealer? Might be your best bet. Sooner the better so you depreciate even less.

GLWS and GL on the next ride.

This lesson is a good lesson for your age and assumed financial status, and you'll probably not be out *too* much for the experience.

12-29-2013, 01:52 PM	#48 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	And god forbid you come back and show off the replacement vehicle. No matter what you replace it with, some anus will tell you how its a complete pos and you should have kept the z. m4a1mustang likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

12-29-2013, 02:23 PM	#52 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Wow. That's really dumb. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

12-29-2013, 02:29 PM	#53 (permalink)
critical A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 1,252 Drives: 09' 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	i did a little bit of the hatch as well as the trunk with roofing material to sound deaden. i'm now able to use my bluetooth phone. well i was able to, before my exhaust mods. just a little bit really quieted up the cabin. i hated hearing debris kicked up by the tires. __________________ Quaife w/ gears \|Stillen Gen 3\|SOLD FI Resonated Test Pipes \|SOLD FI 18'' \| 25row Stillen Race \| Progress 35mm/25mm sways \| Swifts/Koni\|Volk G25's\| Stoptech SS lines\|\|SPL Front/Rear Arms\|

12-31-2013, 09:50 AM	#57 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 47 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 22	Yup OP, you sound like a Imprezza WRX hatch guy all the way. With all your outdoor activities etc. My wife also sounds like you in the sense that she thinks its better to have a nicer car all year instead of having my Z and then jumping into a 2000 Subaru Forester the rest of the time lol...which I kinda agree with, my heart breaks a little bit every time I could be driving the Z and I'm not. But I find with this car, sometimes a sacrifice is involved. I love the Z as it gives me my selfish me time, away from my wife and 2 year old. So I guess I'm lucky to have it. Definitely go for the WRX, you can have lots of fun with it, only downside on that car (to me) is that they are EVERYWHERE. I would get some form of wagon if I had to go practical. A4 Wagon is looking pretty sweet these days. __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

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12-31-2013, 09:28 AM	#56 (permalink)
voided Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: AZ Posts: 20 Drives: 2014 WRX Hatchback Rep Power: 12	Well, I had my appraisal done last night. I got a surprisingly reasonable deal: They offered 28k on the trade, and I get roughly an additional $2200 in tax savings on the new vehicle. Add in the license credit, and a partial refund of my extended warranty, and I'm actually coming out slightly ahead on the deal.

12-31-2013, 10:55 AM	#60 (permalink)
ElVee Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 750 Drives: 13 370z 7at t+s grey Rep Power: 17	Was going to say, if your car has zero issues with only 5k miles, you can certainly (if you look enough) find someone to buy it for not much off a new car. This does mean you need to have no dog hair, debris, chips, etc in the car. You like the car, but it's just not for you, which is usually the story you want to hear from a seller. You just need to get away from the people who always read the car ads looking for good deals, and sell to a regular joe who is either looking for that particular car or whom you can convince in person to take it off your hands. Did you jump on that offer from the dealer? Might be your best bet. Sooner the better so you depreciate even less. GLWS and GL on the next ride. This lesson is a good lesson for your age and assumed financial status, and you'll probably not be out too much for the experience.