Just picked up a 370Z...

Davey · 04-24-2011, 12:26 PM

Hey, new member. I'm sure you get that a lot.

I trade in my trusty old 350Z Enthusiast on a pretty Pearl White '11 Z 6MT with sport & touring yesterday. I'm loving the car so far!

Although I do think the 370 is a better looking car, on paper, it was tough to let go of the 350Z... Until I sat in a 370Z, and test-drove it.

Part of that is due to the new Z being a touring. I kind of wished I'd gotten the touring when I picked up my 350, but I bought it way toward the end and there weren't many manuals left, and I got a great deal on it, so I was happy. But seeing the nice new interior with the leather/suede definitely piqued my interest.

I have to say, though I wouldn't say the 350 was a bad car in any way, the 370 feels tighter, quicker, better interior... Except one thing - you guys are right about that multi-function gauge, that's sort of cheesy, but my left hand blocks my view of it most of the time, thankfully.

Anyway, there's some great info here, some of which I might even read before asking dumb questions.

c41006 · 04-24-2011, 01:07 PM

Congrats and Welcome!!

cfweber · 04-24-2011, 05:00 PM

glad you're liking the 370

we need pics!

m4a1mustang · 04-24-2011, 05:06 PM

Congrats and welcome!

Jquad · 04-24-2011, 05:09 PM

Congratas

Trips · 04-24-2011, 05:14 PM

Welcome!

MyZ4U2C · 04-24-2011, 05:42 PM

Welcome!

ZCarMan · 04-24-2011, 05:45 PM

Welcome aboard and congratulations!

Davey · 04-25-2011, 06:21 AM

Thanks!

Unfortunately it's "sever weather" here in Central Indiana so here she sits with 200 miles waiting for the "possible large hail" to pass (it's in a garage, thankfully...)

I forgot about that 1200 mile Nissan break-in (longest in the industry AFAIK) and how tough it is to keep your foot out of it and the revs down.

Oh well, 1000 more miles under 4K RPM and I can really try out the S-mode.

Lemers · 04-25-2011, 07:13 AM

Welcome

murser · 04-25-2011, 02:08 PM

Welcome.. Pearl White for the win! IMHO the is the #1 color.. damn how the pearl pops in the sun.. my fiance wouldnt let me get stick.. for risk of injuring my self.. oh how I dream of dropping the clutch. enjoy

dixon cider · 05-07-2011, 12:03 AM

ClemsonWill · 05-10-2011, 08:56 AM

Welcome and congratulations!

Davey · 05-10-2011, 01:57 PM

I'll hit 1000 miles today... I've been driving it as much as I have time. Keep getting stuck in traffic on the highway to/from work but that's ok, easy revving to 4,000 in 1st gear over and over is just what it needs.

jayl · 05-11-2011, 11:49 PM

04-24-2011, 12:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Davey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,766 Drives: '15 NISMO 6MT Rep Power: 117171	Just picked up a 370Z... Hey, new member. I'm sure you get that a lot. I trade in my trusty old 350Z Enthusiast on a pretty Pearl White '11 Z 6MT with sport & touring yesterday. I'm loving the car so far! Although I do think the 370 is a better looking car, on paper, it was tough to let go of the 350Z... Until I sat in a 370Z, and test-drove it. Part of that is due to the new Z being a touring. I kind of wished I'd gotten the touring when I picked up my 350, but I bought it way toward the end and there weren't many manuals left, and I got a great deal on it, so I was happy. But seeing the nice new interior with the leather/suede definitely piqued my interest. I have to say, though I wouldn't say the 350 was a bad car in any way, the 370 feels tighter, quicker, better interior... Except one thing - you guys are right about that multi-function gauge, that's sort of cheesy, but my left hand blocks my view of it most of the time, thankfully. Anyway, there's some great info here, some of which I might even read before asking dumb questions.

04-24-2011, 05:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
cfweber Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Independence Posts: 388 Drives: 10 370Z BS 6 SP Rep Power: 15	welcome glad you're liking the 370 we need pics!

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04-25-2011, 06:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
Davey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,766 Drives: '15 NISMO 6MT Rep Power: 117171	Thanks! Unfortunately it's "sever weather" here in Central Indiana so here she sits with 200 miles waiting for the "possible large hail" to pass (it's in a garage, thankfully...) I forgot about that 1200 mile Nissan break-in (longest in the industry AFAIK) and how tough it is to keep your foot out of it and the revs down. Oh well, 1000 more miles under 4K RPM and I can really try out the S-mode.

04-25-2011, 07:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
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04-25-2011, 02:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
murser Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Dimas, CA SoCal Posts: 28 Drives: z34 pw a7 s/t Rep Power: 14	Welcome.. Pearl White for the win! IMHO the is the #1 color.. damn how the pearl pops in the sun.. my fiance wouldnt let me get stick.. for risk of injuring my self.. oh how I dream of dropping the clutch. enjoy __________________ so far: eibach springs.15f/20r spacers,f1 pinnacle 15%,FI SS 12", NISMO license plate frame (5 extra horses just from that)

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05-10-2011, 01:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
Davey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,766 Drives: '15 NISMO 6MT Rep Power: 117171	I'll hit 1000 miles today... I've been driving it as much as I have time. Keep getting stuck in traffic on the highway to/from work but that's ok, easy revving to 4,000 in 1st gear over and over is just what it needs.

05-11-2011, 11:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
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