What would you do?

ZBro16 · 03-12-2013, 01:58 PM

Honestly man, I'm keeping the Z posted up for sale, but I've had some things come through to where I may keep it anyway.

I will be honest here, and this is weird for me to say, but the 370Z is the first car I've owned that I absolutely love unconditionally. It just does it for me in a way nothing else I have ever driven has. The 40th is pretty, but I have this stigma about keeping miles down on it and being all conscious about the paint. Truth of the matter is, I may very well get a 2013/2014 model. A few reasons behind this -

1) I want to start fresh, and I really like the idea of a factory oil cooler and not having to mess with that aspect.

2) Midnight blue is my absolute favorite color in the world on a car, and they made it happen for this model year. I would also be able to get navigation from the factory and get streaming bluetooth (after having it in my Mazda, it is a must-have option in any car from here on out until tech evolves)

3) I love the 09-12 front end more, but I won't be able to find one new by the time I'm ready to make a move.

4) The woman is likely getting the Mazda for her daily, which means I can daily my Z. I would rather daily a car that I've had from day one because it will be taken care of by my standards. I will also have the option to borrow it should I need it for drum transport.

Nissan has not instilled much confidence in me for the next generation Z. At all. I think the 370 may be the last of the old guard, and that's fine. Give me a new one and let me baby it until it falls apart on me.

As far as the BRZ - if I'm going to have a fun car, it is cheaper than a Z in every aspect. Maintenance is cheaper, it is far better on gas (this matters on a work commute on the interstate, I can get one for nearly $10K less than what I spent on my Z when I bought it. Now, does it look better or go faster? Absolutely not. It is a more practical option, but only to a point.

03-12-2013, 01:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
ZBro16 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 370 Drives: A Z. Rep Power: 14	Honestly man, I'm keeping the Z posted up for sale, but I've had some things come through to where I may keep it anyway. I will be honest here, and this is weird for me to say, but the 370Z is the first car I've owned that I absolutely love unconditionally. It just does it for me in a way nothing else I have ever driven has. The 40th is pretty, but I have this stigma about keeping miles down on it and being all conscious about the paint. Truth of the matter is, I may very well get a 2013/2014 model. A few reasons behind this - 1) I want to start fresh, and I really like the idea of a factory oil cooler and not having to mess with that aspect. 2) Midnight blue is my absolute favorite color in the world on a car, and they made it happen for this model year. I would also be able to get navigation from the factory and get streaming bluetooth (after having it in my Mazda, it is a must-have option in any car from here on out until tech evolves) 3) I love the 09-12 front end more, but I won't be able to find one new by the time I'm ready to make a move. 4) The woman is likely getting the Mazda for her daily, which means I can daily my Z. I would rather daily a car that I've had from day one because it will be taken care of by my standards. I will also have the option to borrow it should I need it for drum transport. Nissan has not instilled much confidence in me for the next generation Z. At all. I think the 370 may be the last of the old guard, and that's fine. Give me a new one and let me baby it until it falls apart on me. As far as the BRZ - if I'm going to have a fun car, it is cheaper than a Z in every aspect. Maintenance is cheaper, it is far better on gas (this matters on a work commute on the interstate, I can get one for nearly $10K less than what I spent on my Z when I bought it. Now, does it look better or go faster? Absolutely not. It is a more practical option, but only to a point.