First Impression of my new Z

NYBladeZ · 04-12-2009, 11:25 PM

Hey guys,
Picked her up yesterday, it stopped raining just when I got to the dealer. Now mind you she's brand new and I haven't driven a manual car in 5 years so I took it easy. So far all I can say is that she's wonderful. I do feel that VDC is a bit annoying stepping in at times when I don't think it needs to. I haven't really pushed it but did have a chance to cruise through a few twisties, the car is planted and it's a very secure feeling. Of course it is a bit noisy you can hear just about every grain of sand you drive over but the exhaust note more than compensates. It's been awhile since I've had a "fun car" but I can say I'm very impressed, all my buddies have e46 M3's and I can't wait to see how the Z stacks up, if I had to guess right now it's probably about even but a new bolt ons should change that.

kamikaze_Z · 04-21-2009, 04:37 AM

my friend got a e46 m3 smg, he said m3 will leave the z in dust. please let us know how it do vs m3.

MetalPiotr · 04-21-2009, 07:05 AM

Congrats on the new Z, I still haven't see one in person. Maybe I'll see you driving around

shabarivas · 04-21-2009, 01:32 PM

M3 and 370 quarter miles are very similar - will be a drivers race... skid pad however... is a different story

ssqpolo · 04-21-2009, 01:36 PM

i beat and e46 smg in my 350. the 370 will definitely beat an e46...hands down. an e92 is a different story.

NYBladeZ · 04-22-2009, 11:59 AM

BMW won't listen to an offer less than 60 for the e92 M3. I think that's ridiculous and in the end the Z was a much better bang for the buck. Looks better in my opinion and is a true sports car not a GT car. The M's are waiting for me, my friends know that I'm still breaking her in but we're all wondering who is faster, I'll let you guys know how it goes, I'm at 850 miles thus far a little bit more to go.

molamann · 04-23-2009, 05:04 PM

I wish my buddies drove M3's.... I need to find new friends

CrownR426 · 04-23-2009, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by molamann

I wish my buddies drove M3's.... I need to find new friends

LOL...
You need to re-think what a friend is!

kamikaze_Z · 04-23-2009, 05:57 PM

the 135i beat e93 m3 in a 1/4 mile , and the 370z beat 135i in a 1/4 mile . So 370z will definitely beat e92 m3.

the e46 tested 0-60 around 4.5 with smg and 370z is 4.7 .

Will wait and see how it do, post a video if you can =)

04-12-2009, 11:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	First Impression of my new Z Hey guys, Picked her up yesterday, it stopped raining just when I got to the dealer. Now mind you she's brand new and I haven't driven a manual car in 5 years so I took it easy. So far all I can say is that she's wonderful. I do feel that VDC is a bit annoying stepping in at times when I don't think it needs to. I haven't really pushed it but did have a chance to cruise through a few twisties, the car is planted and it's a very secure feeling. Of course it is a bit noisy you can hear just about every grain of sand you drive over but the exhaust note more than compensates. It's been awhile since I've had a "fun car" but I can say I'm very impressed, all my buddies have e46 M3's and I can't wait to see how the Z stacks up, if I had to guess right now it's probably about even but a new bolt ons should change that.

04-22-2009, 11:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	BMW won't listen to an offer less than 60 for the e92 M3. I think that's ridiculous and in the end the Z was a much better bang for the buck. Looks better in my opinion and is a true sports car not a GT car. The M's are waiting for me, my friends know that I'm still breaking her in but we're all wondering who is faster, I'll let you guys know how it goes, I'm at 850 miles thus far a little bit more to go. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

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kamikaze_Z Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 22 Drives: 2009-TS-GP-6P Rep Power: 17	the 135i beat e93 m3 in a 1/4 mile , and the 370z beat 135i in a 1/4 mile . So 370z will definitely beat e92 m3. the e46 tested 0-60 around 4.5 with smg and 370z is 4.7 . Will wait and see how it do, post a video if you can =)