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evilnate · 12-16-2015, 10:49 PM

Hi All.

Last weekend I purchased a used red 15' 370Z with sports package. She only had 1,800 miles, so basically still new.

Here's my story;

Used to drive Honda Preludes in my early 20's (now at 40). Got into trail riding dirt bikes, which was a passion that lasted 12 years until I hurt my back taking out the garbage. During that period I only had a Toyota 4X4 to haul the dirt bike, and also drove Honda CBR motorcycles. Ended up getting married and learned that the sport bike wasn't getting much use because my wife and I spend lots of time with each other. Decided that if i'm going to liquidate my motorcycles, I deserve to drive something fun.

Last year I was seriously interested in the BRZ or FRS until I test drove both. Just not enough power! I considered a Subaru STI but the over-population and demand driven pricing steered me away. Whenever I travel I always get the Dodge Challenger, because it's fun to drive.

A few months ago my friend came over for dinner and he was driving a rental 370Z with automatic transmission. He let me take my wife for a spin in it, and the experience was horrible! There was a lot of stuttering and shift hesitation, and all was looking bad until I was able to open it up on a straight section of road. I floored it and my wife screamed

When I felt myself get pushed back in the seat, I knew that this would be the car I want so long as a non-rental, manual transmission doesn't drive like the rental did.

After debating which model to get (Nismo, Sports, Base, etc.) I was leaning towards a 2012 Nismo that only had 16k miles for 33k. The major problem for me was that all the windows and rear tail lights were heavily tinted.

My father knew I was shopping for a 370Z, and found a red 2015 370Z with MT and only 1,800 miles for 29.9k! I bought the car after the test drive, and I've been loving it.

Knowing that I know diddly about 370Zs, I hope I can find lots of information that will help me maintain my Z and replace the garbage stereo and speakers that came with the car.

Memphis370Z · 12-16-2015, 11:22 PM

Congrats and welcome!

In for pics, and happy modding!

90 ST · 12-17-2015, 12:10 AM

We can help with everything. As for the audio, the search button will be your friend, or you can check out the audio section. there are a few of us on here that have had the car apart extensively and know audio for sure.

Also, Welcome!

barncobob · 12-17-2015, 11:25 AM

Gerg · 12-17-2015, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evilnate

After debating which model to get (Nismo, Sports, Base, etc.) I was leaning towards a 2012 Nismo that only had 16k miles for 33k. The major problem for me was that all the windows and rear tail lights were heavily tinted.

You do know that window tint can just be peeled off, right? Same thing with the tails if they were a vinyl wrap.

TerribleONE · 12-17-2015, 11:51 AM

Welcome!

dmatt · 12-17-2015, 12:28 PM

Welcome up.

cigarclifford · 12-19-2015, 11:24 AM

Welcome to the 370Z forum

-Clifford

HulaGirl · 12-26-2015, 08:51 PM

Welcome and awesome on getting yourself a Z!

Felix 808 · 12-26-2015, 09:11 PM

Welcome & congrats on the new ride

. Plenty of good reading & good folks around here willing to help out.

Enjoy the ride

ramoszx12r · 12-27-2015, 08:53 AM

Congratulation. Welcom to the forum.

BoneZ · 12-27-2015, 11:12 AM

Welcome to the club. Enjoy the ride.

zaimer · 12-28-2015, 04:41 PM

Welcome! The Z's are unique vehicles and will give you many miles of enjoyment. This forum also has a great group of people.

Post some pics!!!

birdman71 · 12-28-2015, 06:15 PM

Welcome to the forums and enjoy the new Z!

evilnate · 01-04-2016, 08:45 PM

I'd love to take/post some pics, but tomorrow will mark the 2nd week it's been at the dealership for warranty repair. My wife noticed the passenger seat belt coming out wet, and it's been raining here heavily for the past month. The techs at the dealership found that the weather stripping that's on the roof (not door) was the source of the leaks. This is the first time I've had to use a factory warranty, thankfully.

12-16-2015, 10:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
evilnate Base Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Pacific North Wet Posts: 3 Drives: 15 370Z Sport Red MT Rep Power: 10	Z nublet Hi All. Last weekend I purchased a used red 15' 370Z with sports package. She only had 1,800 miles, so basically still new. Here's my story; Used to drive Honda Preludes in my early 20's (now at 40). Got into trail riding dirt bikes, which was a passion that lasted 12 years until I hurt my back taking out the garbage. During that period I only had a Toyota 4X4 to haul the dirt bike, and also drove Honda CBR motorcycles. Ended up getting married and learned that the sport bike wasn't getting much use because my wife and I spend lots of time with each other. Decided that if i'm going to liquidate my motorcycles, I deserve to drive something fun. Last year I was seriously interested in the BRZ or FRS until I test drove both. Just not enough power! I considered a Subaru STI but the over-population and demand driven pricing steered me away. Whenever I travel I always get the Dodge Challenger, because it's fun to drive. A few months ago my friend came over for dinner and he was driving a rental 370Z with automatic transmission. He let me take my wife for a spin in it, and the experience was horrible! There was a lot of stuttering and shift hesitation, and all was looking bad until I was able to open it up on a straight section of road. I floored it and my wife screamed When I felt myself get pushed back in the seat, I knew that this would be the car I want so long as a non-rental, manual transmission doesn't drive like the rental did. After debating which model to get (Nismo, Sports, Base, etc.) I was leaning towards a 2012 Nismo that only had 16k miles for 33k. The major problem for me was that all the windows and rear tail lights were heavily tinted. My father knew I was shopping for a 370Z, and found a red 2015 370Z with MT and only 1,800 miles for 29.9k! I bought the car after the test drive, and I've been loving it. Knowing that I know diddly about 370Zs, I hope I can find lots of information that will help me maintain my Z and replace the garbage stereo and speakers that came with the car. ZeroZ34 and HulaGirl like this.

12-17-2015, 12:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 421	We can help with everything. As for the audio, the search button will be your friend, or you can check out the audio section. there are a few of us on here that have had the car apart extensively and know audio for sure. Also, Welcome! __________________ Not driving your car to keep it in nice shape, is like not wanting to smash your girlfriend so she stays tight for the next guy.

12-17-2015, 11:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5851	Welcome! __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

12-17-2015, 12:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
dmatt Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hurricane, UT Posts: 217 Drives: 2016 370Z Nismo Tech Rep Power: 14	Welcome up. __________________ CURRENT - 2016 NISMO TECH \| PEARL WHITE \| MOWERAXLE \| GTR START \| K & N \| PAST - 2011 NISMO \| KW V3'S \| HOTCHKIS \| SPL \| AKRAPOVIC EVO CF \| VERTINI 19x9.5 & 19x11 \| HANKOOK V12'S 255/35 & 305/30 \| MOWERAXLE \|

12-19-2015, 11:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
cigarclifford A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Cali State Hospital Posts: 13,351 Drives: 2017 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 458713	Welcome to the 370Z forum -Clifford BoneZ likes this. __________________ -Clifford

12-16-2015, 11:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Memphis370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Memphis Area Posts: 3,117 Drives: '09 MB Rep Power: 124434	Congrats and welcome! In for pics, and happy modding!

12-17-2015, 11:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 590

12-26-2015, 08:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
HulaGirl Track Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: SoutheastOfDisorder NJ Posts: 883 Drives: 370Z Base Man Pearl Rep Power: 63	Welcome and awesome on getting yourself a Z! __________________ ~Hula Girl at Heart~ Rear Deck Spoiler, Splash Guards, AFE filters, Weathertech Liners, Xpel, Calipers in VHT Bright Blue, Clazzio Seatcovers

12-26-2015, 09:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
Felix 808 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 1,063 Drives: 2011 PW/Grey T/S 7AT Rep Power: 2807	Welcome & congrats on the new ride . Plenty of good reading & good folks around here willing to help out. Enjoy the ride __________________ Semper Fi Μολὼν λαβέ

12-27-2015, 08:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
ramoszx12r Track Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Carneys point NJ Posts: 665 Drives: 16 370Z Nismo White. Rep Power: 1428	Congratulation. Welcom to the forum. __________________ Tony Ramos

12-27-2015, 11:12 AM	#12 (permalink)
BoneZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 53 Posts: 9,299 Drives: 2012 Blue BallZ Rep Power: 2684382	Welcome to the club. Enjoy the ride. __________________ *“Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.”*-George Burns

12-28-2015, 04:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
zaimer Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 160 Drives: Q60S Rep Power: 11	Welcome! The Z's are unique vehicles and will give you many miles of enjoyment. This forum also has a great group of people. Post some pics!!!

12-28-2015, 06:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
birdman71 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,579 Drives: People Crazy! Rep Power: 40	Welcome to the forums and enjoy the new Z! __________________ *Birdman's Build:* Powerhouse Amuse/ Nismo/ Eibach/ ACT/ Tommy Kaira/ Avant Garde/ Fast Intentions/ Project Kics/ Fly 1 Motorsports/ EVO-R/ Z1 Motorsports/ Weber Sports/ Zoom/ Zele Japan

01-04-2016, 08:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
evilnate Base Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Pacific North Wet Posts: 3 Drives: 15 370Z Sport Red MT Rep Power: 10	I'd love to take/post some pics, but tomorrow will mark the 2nd week it's been at the dealership for warranty repair. My wife noticed the passenger seat belt coming out wet, and it's been raining here heavily for the past month. The techs at the dealership found that the weather stripping that's on the roof (not door) was the source of the leaks. This is the first time I've had to use a factory warranty, thankfully.