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Hello to all from South Florida! As my handle suggests, I am a gal (woman actually) who drives convertibles (droptop). I've been surfing the board for some time and reading

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Old 08-22-2009, 04:05 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Hello to all from South Florida!

As my handle suggests, I am a gal (woman actually) who drives convertibles (droptop). I've been surfing the board for some time and reading many of your posts which has me both informed and inspired.

I really like the 370Z and am looking forward to the roadster release!

I currently drive a yellow 08 Vette with all of the options of course. Past droptops have been 05 S2000 where I learned how to road race from a professional driver, 03 Lexus SC430, 01 & 03 M3 Vert. For me, the droptop is a weekend car / beach cruiser as my 08 Lexus IS350 is my daily car.

I am one of those few gals who is a car enthusiast. While it will be difficult to leave the sheer power, great looks, and eye catching of the Vette, the Vette does have drawbacks (crappy interior for a $65k car, crappy nav display, wide turning radius, not as refined as cars of lesser value, and now "government owned", to name just a few).

Initially, I was looking at either a Boxter S or M3 Vert to replace the Vette, but when you add up the options and compare them to the 370Z Roadster, it just seems like a waste of money for nearly the same performance. Further, the 370Z looks much nicer (IMHO) and will likely be even more reliable. Besides, the 370Z will be fun to do some mods to.

Again, hello to all and thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge about the 370Z.
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Old 08-22-2009, 11:07 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Welcome aboard! I too transitioned from a 2004 red convertible vette to a 370Z. So far it has been an interesting ride, but I do miss the rag top and the 375 ftlb of torque.
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Old 08-22-2009, 12:21 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Welcome! Although, that M3 vert is hot, hot, hot. But I hear you at $66,500.
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Old 08-22-2009, 02:19 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Welcome aboard! I too transitioned from a 2004 red convertible vette to a 370Z. So far it has been an interesting ride, but I do miss the rag top and the 375 ftlb of torque.
Going from a 436hp / 416tq Vette to the Z is my main concern as the hp/tq is most addicting. Then again, when I drive my IS350 with a about 320hp (have mods), I am always surprised how quick that car is. The 370Z interior is by far much nicer than the Vette and I bet it handlles even better, thus will be more fun to drive. Oh, and the new nav / entertainment system that is coming with the 370Z Roadster will be wonderful. The Vette's system is circa 1995, but it does sound good in the 3LT package.


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Welcome! Although, that M3 vert is hot, hot, hot. But I hear you at $66,500.
I had two BMW E46 M3s (2001 & 2003) and both had far to much shop time. Others I know also experienced unscheduled trips to the dealership for their BMWs. With reliability being so important to me, I just don't trust BMW. I want to drive my M3, not the loander they give! Perhaps things have changed in the past few years.

BTW... $66.5 is base, add the vert and options, a new M3 will run about $78k, give or take a couple grand. While I am fortunate enough to afford it, I just don't feel that the car is worth it.
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Dont you live in pompano?
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Dont you live in pompano?
Nope, about 15 min north.
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Welcome to the board! Always nice to have a female enthusiast around here, especially one that can drive hard.
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Welcome. It's funny how all the guys in here admire women who are car enthusiasts.

How many "friend add" requests have flooded your account thus far?

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