My First Z!

KyleBucket · 03-02-2011, 07:06 PM

Hey guys,

I'm coming from an '08 Si. I loved the hell out of my Si and still do. But, it's not in my hands anymore. I came across a used '09 370Z Touring with EVERY accessory/package it could have. By the way, it's a 6-speed with black leather. It only has 7K miles and 1 owner, the thing is in absolutely amazing shape, not a single flaw, as you can imagine due to the mileage. I'm real OCD with my cars and wouldn't have bought used unless it was still "showroom" condition. I went there thinking I wasn't going to get crap for my car after putting 15K into it (after installs, as well). BUT, luckily for me, the Z had been on the lot for over a month since nobody buys Z's in the Winter and I had the upper hand. They dropped about 5K from their original price over the month or so it was there. I said "if you can give me 13-14K, I can maybe work it out" and what do you know, they did. Got the Z for $29,999. I would've never given up my Si but I had to for this deal. Now, I have a new baby, a new project, a new car.

I can't bad mouth the Honda. Trust me, I didn't drop my Si for it's lack of power. S/C that thing and anyone will be in love. I'll miss the Si, but I'm pretty sure that's already beginning to change

From this:

To (sorry for quality, it was a quicky):

I guess this is the beginning of my journey! OH BOY.

Citadel · 03-02-2011, 08:08 PM

Congrats! Great looking Z!

KyleBucket · 03-02-2011, 08:11 PM

Thanks!

cfweber · 03-02-2011, 08:15 PM

I sense you like white cars

congrats on the Z

You'll like the torque

more pics when you can

white w/black leather does sound good...

KyleBucket · 03-02-2011, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cfweber

I sense you like white cars

congrats on the Z

You'll like the torque

more pics when you can

white w/black leather does sound good...

After having a black car before these two, yes, I've grown QUITE fond of white (in the sense of cleaning). Plus, Nissan's white, has to be the prettiest white I've ever seen in the sun. Good Lord. I'll get around to good pics, eventually, once the mods start coming in. Gotta start saving money for my new project.

k20z3 · 03-02-2011, 08:19 PM

Welcome I have a fellow HFP civic Si too! I still owe 6k so I cant get a Z for a while shame on me! but congrats!

KyleBucket · 03-02-2011, 08:21 PM

I owed 8K, my friend. Z was a dream for me. But, like they say, "never give up on your dreams." Sorry to be cliche, but it's true.

k20z3 · 03-02-2011, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KyleBucket

I owed 8K, my friend. Z was a dream for me. But, like they say, "never give up on your dreams." Sorry to be cliche, but it's true.

Hard when you're in colleger and laid off!

KyleBucket · 03-02-2011, 08:27 PM

Haha, I'M ALSO in college. But, I'm fortunate enough to have a job right now. Hope **** works out, man!

SPOHN · 03-02-2011, 09:22 PM

Congrats and welcome. Any plans yet?

KyleBucket · 03-02-2011, 09:31 PM

Haha, oh yeah. Some Work VS-XX and S/C are deep in the future, but I already have my list ready and I'll start making pieces disappear off of it:

butdamnbrian · 03-07-2011, 11:13 PM

welcome to the forum; nice to see another former 8th guy on here.

i'm digging your gp's, too. i still haven't sold mine yet... i may just keep them forever.

KyleBucket · 03-08-2011, 12:00 AM

Haha, hey, they're at least a nice rim to stick with if you HAD to

southercadesi · 03-08-2011, 02:28 AM

Good color choice!

ClemsonWill · 03-08-2011, 07:56 AM

Great looking Z. I'm sure you will love it just as much if not more than the Si. Congrats and welcome to the forum!

03-02-2011, 07:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
KyleBucket Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: DE/NJ Age: 35 Posts: 160 Drives: '14 Mercedes CLA 250 Rep Power: 16	My First Z! Hey guys, I'm coming from an '08 Si. I loved the hell out of my Si and still do. But, it's not in my hands anymore. I came across a used '09 370Z Touring with EVERY accessory/package it could have. By the way, it's a 6-speed with black leather. It only has 7K miles and 1 owner, the thing is in absolutely amazing shape, not a single flaw, as you can imagine due to the mileage. I'm real OCD with my cars and wouldn't have bought used unless it was still "showroom" condition. I went there thinking I wasn't going to get crap for my car after putting 15K into it (after installs, as well). BUT, luckily for me, the Z had been on the lot for over a month since nobody buys Z's in the Winter and I had the upper hand. They dropped about 5K from their original price over the month or so it was there. I said "if you can give me 13-14K, I can maybe work it out" and what do you know, they did. Got the Z for $29,999. I would've never given up my Si but I had to for this deal. Now, I have a new baby, a new project, a new car. I can't bad mouth the Honda. Trust me, I didn't drop my Si for it's lack of power. S/C that thing and anyone will be in love. I'll miss the Si, but I'm pretty sure that's already beginning to change From this: To (sorry for quality, it was a quicky): I guess this is the beginning of my journey! OH BOY. __________________ Last edited by KyleBucket; 03-02-2011 at 07:09 PM.

03-02-2011, 08:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
KyleBucket Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: DE/NJ Age: 35 Posts: 160 Drives: '14 Mercedes CLA 250 Rep Power: 16	Thanks! __________________

03-02-2011, 08:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 33 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 405	Welcome I have a fellow HFP civic Si too! I still owe 6k so I cant get a Z for a while shame on me! but congrats! __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

03-02-2011, 08:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
KyleBucket Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: DE/NJ Age: 35 Posts: 160 Drives: '14 Mercedes CLA 250 Rep Power: 16	I owed 8K, my friend. Z was a dream for me. But, like they say, "never give up on your dreams." Sorry to be cliche, but it's true. __________________

03-02-2011, 08:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
KyleBucket Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: DE/NJ Age: 35 Posts: 160 Drives: '14 Mercedes CLA 250 Rep Power: 16	Haha, I'M ALSO in college. But, I'm fortunate enough to have a job right now. Hope **** works out, man! __________________

03-02-2011, 08:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Citadel Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Charlotte Posts: 19 Drives: 07 Nissan Titan Rep Power: 14	Congrats! Great looking Z!

03-02-2011, 08:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
cfweber Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Independence Posts: 388 Drives: 10 370Z BS 6 SP Rep Power: 15	I sense you like white cars congrats on the Z You'll like the torque more pics when you can white w/black leather does sound good...

03-02-2011, 09:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Congrats and welcome. Any plans yet? __________________

03-02-2011, 09:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
KyleBucket Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: DE/NJ Age: 35 Posts: 160 Drives: '14 Mercedes CLA 250 Rep Power: 16	Haha, oh yeah. Some Work VS-XX and S/C are deep in the future, but I already have my list ready and I'll start making pieces disappear off of it: __________________

03-07-2011, 11:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
butdamnbrian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 254 Drives: the ladies wild Rep Power: 15	welcome to the forum; nice to see another former 8th guy on here. i'm digging your gp's, too. i still haven't sold mine yet... i may just keep them forever.

03-08-2011, 12:00 AM	#13 (permalink)
KyleBucket Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: DE/NJ Age: 35 Posts: 160 Drives: '14 Mercedes CLA 250 Rep Power: 16	Haha, hey, they're at least a nice rim to stick with if you HAD to __________________

03-08-2011, 02:28 AM	#14 (permalink)
southercadesi Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 76 Drives: 06 350Z Base MT PW Rep Power: 14	Good color choice!

03-08-2011, 07:56 AM	#15 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 445	Great looking Z. I'm sure you will love it just as much if not more than the Si. Congrats and welcome to the forum! __________________ Slightly modded