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Old 05-08-2013, 02:52 PM   #1 (permalink)
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All these mods can be sold once i go back to stock and get out of this heavy pig

Next gen z needs to be lighter and leaner, I knew I wouldn't want this fat pig more than 3 years.
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All these mods can be sold once i go back to stock and get out of this heavy pig

Next gen z needs to be lighter and leaner, I knew I wouldn't want this fat pig more than 3 years.
I can attest that it does feel heavy, especially coming from the S2K... it's like a boat. However... you knew this all along. Why'd you sign the contract?

IMO, if you impulse buy/lease there is really no room to complain. You've got to :dealwithit: like a man. Or use LeaseTrader.
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I can attest that it does feel heavy, especially coming from the S2K... it's like a boat. However... you knew this all along. Why'd you sign the contract?

IMO, if you impulse buy/lease there is really no room to complain. You've got to :dealwithit: like a man. Or use LeaseTrader.
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I can attest that it does feel heavy, especially coming from the S2K... it's like a boat. However... you knew this all along. Why'd yo sign the contract, then?
I remember seeing your post on vw vortex that you don't believe the z doesnt do anything special. I'm surprised you got one again
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I remember seeing your post on vw vortex that you don't believe the z doesnt do anything special. I'm surprised you got one again
I'm on VW Vortex?
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LOL. Is someone pretending to be you now on other forums?
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LOL. Is someone pretending to be you now on other forums?
I think he just got confused from an S2Ki post of mine in which I said:

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I owned a 370Z. I liked it, but not as much as my S. IMO it tries to be too many things at once but doesn't really excel at anything in particular.

It's a good compromise if you want a cross between a 5.0 and a S2000. Yes, I owned a 5.0 too.
Which I stand by.

The only difference between now and then is I decided a compromise between a 5.0 and s2000 is exactly what I want. And a loaded C7 is too expensive.
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Which I stand by.

The only difference between now and then is I decided a compromise between a 5.0 and s2000 is exactly what I want. And a loaded C7 is too expensive.
I have a PM of your true feelings about Ford.

But we'll keep that between me and you. Maybe???


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It was s2ki my bad lol
That's what I thought.

It really isn't hard to imagine why I'd buy another one, though. I always said the Z is a very good compromise between a true sports car like the S2K and a more muscley car like the Mustang.

I never hated the Z. I was disappointed with my '09, but the things that disappointed me seem to have been put to rest with the later models.

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All these mods can be sold once i go back to stock and get out of this heavy pig

Next gen z needs to be lighter and leaner, I knew I wouldn't want this fat pig more than 3 years.
Look at the comp for a minute. and im going to go by proper engines.

Mustang v6 track pkg with loaded pkg. $31,000 weight 3500lbs... 305hp
Camaro v6 loaded rs pkg loaded @$32,500 weight 3700lbs... 323hp
Nissan 370z v6 base/sport manual $36,500 3300lbs... 332hp
Hyundai gencoupe v6 R-spec $30,500 3400lbs... 350hp


And this v6 matches or gives 93% of the power of the v8 versions of the muscle cars while still being a v6. The Z is pricey by comparison. But you blame the car for things that are blatently your fault for not being savvy when you made the purchase

The Z can be negotiated easier than the rest save for the mustang v6. it's easy to drop price on it. At least in my region.
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