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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370 They're intimidated by the cost of foreign parts but don't know that Nissan parts are close in price to domestics. Most people feel they can fix

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Old 03-28-2013, 07:59 AM   #1 (permalink)
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They're intimidated by the cost of foreign parts but don't know that Nissan parts are close in price to domestics. Most people feel they can fix a camaro or mustang in their garage while they are intimdated by the Z's advanced engines and the possible cost of repair or not having enough room in the bay to fix an issue without expensive equipment. Also, 4 seats can save you $300 annually in car insurance over 2 seats.


The Z is a Cult car, not an exclusive car.
The Z's engine is no more advanced than a Mustang 5.0 to fix. It's one of the easiest cars to work on save for the demon bolt.
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The Z's engine is no more advanced than a Mustang 5.0 to fix. It's one of the easiest cars to work on save for the demon bolt.
Fair enough, but I'd MUCH RATHER be wrenching under the hood of a corvette than under the hood of a mustang, camaro, or 370Z. Same for a Viper. Both of those cars are heaven to work on, comparatively...except the 'vette transmission.
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The Z's engine is no more advanced than a Mustang 5.0 to fix. It's one of the easiest cars to work on save for the demon bolt.
We know that... But a lot of people that stick to domestics don't.
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I don't know about that. Most of the domestic people I know know that since the 350 the Z has been VQ powered. Common engine, easy to work on.
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I don't know about that. Most of the domestic people I know know that since the 350 the Z has been VQ powered. Common engine, easy to work on.
Not here in Tx. People think my engine is some kind of complicated marvel. They see twin intakes and trip out. lol
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