Help! Nissan 370Z - Talk me into (not) buying!!!! - Page 2

porsche4life · porsche4life's Garage

It was R&T. Car and driver said that the 370 was a little quicker but they still preferred the cayman.

pwd72s · 03-27-2009, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by porsche4life

It was R&T. Car and driver said that the 370 was a little quicker but they still preferred the cayman.

R&T, IF I recall correctly...I'd suggest anyone considering either car read the entire article.

cab83_750 · 03-28-2009, 12:43 AM

1. I never lusted for a Z. However, ever since owning a 280Z, I have always paid attention to the series.
2. My lust has always been 911's. However, I have gone thru a lot of them. I still have my daily driver '83, plus a 75 that I am doing an engine-rebuild project.
3. I am over the 'reward' phase. My reward was made 25+ years ago.
4. I agree with you. It lacks that emotive quality that creates a sum greater than its parts.

Nothing can replace my attachment to my 911s; I just want the Z as my daily driver. I want to feel 330+ horses as opposed to 190; the feel of newer technology; a functional a/c; the feel of 19" wheels vs 16's; the feel of a coupe vs. a cab; .........

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Originally Posted by kaisen

If you are over the financial implications of buying a new car, then ask yourself why a Z?

You confessed it wasn't something you planned, you didn't mention you've lusted after a Z for years.... it seems like impulsive lust.

Lust is okay, impulsiveness is rarely a virtue. A sports car, IMHO, should be a reward. A gratification of lust over time. You feel this way about a Porsche. You feel this way about a Ferrari. Some feel this way about a Corvette, or (insert any car here). Unless you have lusted after a Z-car since you were a schoolboy, you will be quickly disappointed with the 370Z.

Not that the Z is a bad car. It's just not a GREAT car. It does many things quite well. It has a stiff chassis, it's not heavy for a modern car, it makes nice sounds, its objective numbers are good. But it lacks that emotive quality that creates a sum greater than its parts.

It's like hooking up with a nineteen year old cheerleader. Great at first, but with no real substance it doesn't stand the test of time.

E

pwd72s · 03-28-2009, 12:53 AM

Well, ya pays your money and ya makes your choices....good luck to you.

dewolf · 03-28-2009, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Aerkuld

There you have it. Sod the car, go and bang a 19 year old cheerleader.

On the other hand the car might be easier to explain to your wife.

Not if the 19yr old does all the housework...

Rikao4 · 05:50 AM

before the 911..I was a Z guy,
260 & 280...
drove the 280 while living in Stuttgart..
for me it was Porsche ..Smorsche...
until the day my cousin dropped by with his 911..
one has to go she said..
I GAVE the Z away... I'm STUPID..
haven't driven the 370..

Rika

slow&rusty · 03-28-2009, 06:53 AM

Nissan have brilliant Engineers and build brilliant cars. I currently have a 450+ hp Z in my garage, just bought another time capsule 50K mile Z and have my old faithful that I love:

Buy that 370Z they are incredible. I would take a 370Z over a Gayman or Cockster S any day.

Yasin

strupgolf · 03-28-2009, 07:28 AM

Do they still have that funky bar,barrier, under the hatchback? That was so odd that you couldn't but anything of any size in the back. But the same with a 911.

onewhippedpuppy · 03-28-2009, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by strupgolf

Do they still have that funky bar,barrier, under the hatchback? That was so odd that you couldn't but anything of any size in the back. But the same with a 911.

It's moved forward so it won't obstruct the luggage area.

Dottore · 03-28-2009, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by slow&rusty

Those are a lot of fun. And that looks like a gorgeous example! Nice photo as well.

cab83_750 · 03-28-2009, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by slow&rusty

Nissan have brilliant Engineers and build brilliant cars. I currently have a 450+ hp Z in my garage, just bought another time capsule 50K mile Z and have my old faithful that I love:

Buy that 370Z they are incredible. I would take a 370Z over a Gayman or Cockster S any day.

Yasin

Gayman... Cockster S LOL! First time for me to know these terms.

cab83_750 · 03-28-2009, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by slow&rusty

Nissan have brilliant Engineers and build brilliant cars. I currently have a 450+ hp Z in my garage, just bought another time capsule 50K mile Z and have my old faithful that I love:

Buy that 370Z they are incredible. I would take a 370Z over a Gayman or Cockster S any day.

Yasin

My neighbor 2 doors down has a yellow Roadster one that he is considering selling. He is not a car guy. Per him,

1. The car is awesome.
2. No problems....
3. Except, above 75 mph, the car hesitates and backfires.

porsche4life · porsche4life's Garage

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Originally Posted by cab83_750

Gayman... Cockster S LOL! First time for me to know these terms.

Say what you will but a turbo'd gayman or cockster would prolly eat that 370z around the track.

450knotOffice · 450knotOffice's Garage

Talk to "Emission" about the car. He's an automotive journalist and just reviewed the car - in fact, he brought the car to my house a few weeks ago while he had it. He liked the car, but he has definite opinions on it. I'd PM him if I were you.

slow&rusty · 03-28-2009, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by cab83_750

My neighbor 2 doors down has a yellow Roadster one that he is considering selling. He is not a car guy. Per him,

1. The car is awesome.
2. No problems....
3. Except, above 75 mph, the car hesitates and backfires.

Cab - I converted my Datsun Roadster to electronic igntion and said adios to the Hitachi points and then I rebuilt the SU carbs, my car will cruise all day at 80mp/h and that is the 1.6L, these two things will transform any running issues especially bacfiring and hesitation. Does you know if you neighbor's car is the 1.6 or the 2.0L?

Yasin

slow&rusty · 03-28-2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Dottore

Those are a lot of fun. And that looks like a gorgeous example! Nice photo as well.

Thanks Dottore...yup its alot of fun. Car still looks good for 42years old!

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Originally Posted by porsche4life

Say what you will but a turbo'd gayman or cockster would prolly eat that 370z around the track.

Turbo a Gayman? So spend $55-$60K on a new Gayman or a Cockster and then drop another $6,000 turbo kit (while kising your facory warranty goodbye) to take the price in to the mid $60s..to beat a $29K 370Z...umm not likely.

Yasin

Dottore · 03-28-2009, 11:56 AM

Gayman, Cockster, Pissant.....decisions, decisions...

pwd72s · 03-28-2009, 11:56 AM

Hmmm...how 'bout a Turbo kit for the 370 then? Probably in the development stage as I type...if not already on the aftermarket.

Hey...the 370Z was dubbed the best sports car buy on the planet by the R&T hacks. I'm sure they are right.

Too bad they don't have just a wee bit more cockpit room. If I were say, 5'10" instead of 6'3", there would be a 370Z in my garage.

Dottore · 03-28-2009, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by slow&rusty

Thanks Dottore...yup its alot of fun. Car still looks good for 42years old!

It sure does!

I cropped the photo for you. I think that improves it.

cab83_750 · 03-28-2009, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by slow&rusty

Cab - I converted my Datsun Roadster to electronic igntion and said adios to the Hitachi points and then I rebuilt the SU carbs, my car will cruise all day at 80mp/h and that is the 1.6L, these two things will transform any running issues especially bacfiring and hesitation. Does you know if you neighbor's car is the 1.6 or the 2.0L?

Yasin

I believe he has the 2.0L. From what I remember, he has the sought-after model. He bought it as a 'when I grow-up, I want to buy a Roadster.'

Well, back to my Z........ I'll be emailing Emmission!