New member... looking to get a 370Z

Jdmuscle · 02-13-2017, 06:27 AM

Hello gents.. I'm looking your get a fun daily and always loved the Z34s from the moment they were unveiled. Basically looking for some guidance as to what can one expect in discounts on a new car and given the fact that Z35s will be unveiled in October has the production of the Z34s slowed down? Quick search inmy vicinity shows me many cars that fit my crrieria (white, manual, sport pkg) but my question is do I jump in one now or wait a bit more to see if discounts get deeper?

Some other basic questions..
1) what are common trouble spots with these cars?
2) real world gas mileage
3) if any one here commutes daily with one and how do you like it for this purpose?

Thanks in advance for your feedback

unijabnx · 02-13-2017, 08:12 PM

rear tires going bald
gas gauge going to E

I can get 24-25 city and 29-30 highway, but normally I average 23-24 a gallon after warming up and cooling down.

Why wouldnt you daily a Z?

A-A-ron · 02-13-2017, 08:23 PM

Those are some great MPG #'s!

I have averaged about 24 MPG mixed use.

I daily my Z. To me it's more than serviceable for the task.

It's not quiet (poor sound insulation, I have CBE and HFC) and it's not as smooth or cushy as a Lexus, but it was never meant to be.

It all depends on your expectations for a daily.

I've driven sporty hatches (GTI) and sedans (WRX) daily, so for me it's not anything I can't handle or too raw. It's all about what you are used to and expect.

It's gonna get you from point A to point B. The real question you must ask yourself is what you are used to and what compromises you are willing to put up with for a fun daily driver with some quirks...

Jdmuscle · 02-13-2017, 11:49 PM

So I got to drive a 17 base coupe with sport pkg in manual today. I think I can deal with the amount of road noise in it.. not really out of the ordinary for such a car. Seems like the dealer wanted to give me about 1.5-2k in discount and that's about it. Is that normal? Given this car's age in the market I'd think there would be more in the way of discounts...

Fren_Z · 03-24-2017, 11:35 AM

I have a firebird as a daily but I'm letting my brother use it until he gets a new car so I'm driving the Z daily. I love it. It goes through gas easily (that's most sports cars though) and tire wear depending on how you want to adjust the alignment. Hope you get one. Welcome to the fam.

SgtGoldy · 03-29-2017, 12:01 PM

bump, I need a picture of your garage and your 6 vehicles.

OldGrayDog · 03-29-2017, 06:57 PM

I will agree with others daily driver 23 to 24 mpg, but thats 400 mile range.
Sound a bit loud, but that's just a weekend project to reduce.
Blind spots yep , but set your mirrors and drive knowing where they are.

Cost new , others could help more . I watched and searched tor the used one I wanted and used winter in the northeast to get extra savings.

02-13-2017, 06:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jdmuscle Base Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Houston Posts: 7 Drives: Supra, Viper, Z06 Rep Power: 8	New member... looking to get a 370Z Hello gents.. I'm looking your get a fun daily and always loved the Z34s from the moment they were unveiled. Basically looking for some guidance as to what can one expect in discounts on a new car and given the fact that Z35s will be unveiled in October has the production of the Z34s slowed down? Quick search inmy vicinity shows me many cars that fit my crrieria (white, manual, sport pkg) but my question is do I jump in one now or wait a bit more to see if discounts get deeper? Some other basic questions.. 1) what are common trouble spots with these cars? 2) real world gas mileage 3) if any one here commutes daily with one and how do you like it for this purpose? Thanks in advance for your feedback __________________ 94 Supra Turbo // 15 Viper GT // 16 Z06 // 13 Vrod Muscle // 18 GT350 // 18 GX460 // 19 BRZ Last edited by Jdmuscle; 02-13-2017 at 06:30 AM.

02-13-2017, 11:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jdmuscle Base Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Houston Posts: 7 Drives: Supra, Viper, Z06 Rep Power: 8	So I got to drive a 17 base coupe with sport pkg in manual today. I think I can deal with the amount of road noise in it.. not really out of the ordinary for such a car. Seems like the dealer wanted to give me about 1.5-2k in discount and that's about it. Is that normal? Given this car's age in the market I'd think there would be more in the way of discounts... __________________ 94 Supra Turbo // 15 Viper GT // 16 Z06 // 13 Vrod Muscle // 18 GT350 // 18 GX460 // 19 BRZ

03-29-2017, 12:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
SgtGoldy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 3,503 Drives: C63 AMG - LSD Rep Power: 650	bump, I need a picture of your garage and your 6 vehicles. __________________ C63 AMG LSD - Straight Pipe - EuroCharge v5 - Vossen CV7 - IG: @SuperFastYo

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02-13-2017, 08:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
unijabnx Base Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: NC Posts: 50 Drives: 2016 Sport Rep Power: 9	rear tires going bald gas gauge going to E I can get 24-25 city and 29-30 highway, but normally I average 23-24 a gallon after warming up and cooling down. Why wouldnt you daily a Z?

02-13-2017, 08:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
A-A-ron Base Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Northern VA Age: 38 Posts: 28 Drives: '19 VW Alltrack 6MT Rep Power: 9	Those are some great MPG #'s! I have averaged about 24 MPG mixed use. I daily my Z. To me it's more than serviceable for the task. It's not quiet (poor sound insulation, I have CBE and HFC) and it's not as smooth or cushy as a Lexus, but it was never meant to be. It all depends on your expectations for a daily. I've driven sporty hatches (GTI) and sedans (WRX) daily, so for me it's not anything I can't handle or too raw. It's all about what you are used to and expect. It's gonna get you from point A to point B. The real question you must ask yourself is what you are used to and what compromises you are willing to put up with for a fun daily driver with some quirks...

03-24-2017, 11:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
Fren_Z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Illinois Posts: 72 Drives: 2014 370Z nismo Rep Power: 8	I have a firebird as a daily but I'm letting my brother use it until he gets a new car so I'm driving the Z daily. I love it. It goes through gas easily (that's most sports cars though) and tire wear depending on how you want to adjust the alignment. Hope you get one. Welcome to the fam.

03-29-2017, 06:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
OldGrayDog Base Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Pa VF Posts: 108 Drives: 14 370z at7 GM Rep Power: 597	I will agree with others daily driver 23 to 24 mpg, but thats 400 mile range. Sound a bit loud, but that's just a weekend project to reduce. Blind spots yep , but set your mirrors and drive knowing where they are. Cost new , others could help more . I watched and searched tor the used one I wanted and used winter in the northeast to get extra savings.