New 2014 370z owner near Seattle

Z Ninja · 10-30-2014, 04:44 PM

I just picked up this sweet new magnetic black 2014 370z last week. It's the touring with sports package in manual transmission. Interior is black as well with the nice alcantara on the seats. I have a clear mask being installed next week to protect against those nasty rock chips in the front bumper.

I traded off an older 2008 350z that I only had for about six months through the summer and a 2012 Prius. I did like the Prius, but I got tired of driving a computer appliance around and wanted something with more character! My uncle used to pick me up in his 79' 280ZX back in the 80's and I started to miss the Z experience. I even owned the 79' 280ZX for a while before I sold it to my boss, which sometimes I regret (nice classic Z!). After driving the 350z for a while, I was hooked and decided to go all in.

So far I just love the heated seats, feels so good!

I've been fixing up my garage with detailing stuff to keep it as shiny as possible. I've been watching all the detailing videos out there talking about two or three bucket systems, grit guards, foam guns, polishers. It's a lot of work, but I hate the idea of going through a automatic car wash and getting all those nasty swirl marks all over the paint.

bvdawg13 · 10-30-2014, 06:55 PM

Very nice! Did you pick it up at Cambell Nelson? (plate frame). Is this a touring?

I'm waiting for my 15 to show up.

Z Ninja · 10-30-2014, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bvdawg13

Very nice! Did you pick it up at Cambell Nelson? (plate frame). Is this a touring?

I'm waiting for my 15 to show up.

Yes, Cambell Nelson and it is a touring with sports package. I don't think I got a very good trade-in because they claimed I had negative equity in the trades. I just hate haggling and negotiating that type of stuff.

Nissan Shon · 10-30-2014, 07:52 PM

Awesome. Nice color. Best Price on Z's...come and see me. I will beat any and all pricing in Washington State. I own a 14 Z as well.

Zepp · 10-30-2014, 08:16 PM

Nice!!! Congrats. Enjoy your new ride

bvdawg13 · 10-30-2014, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Z Ninja

Yes, Cambell Nelson and it is a touring with sports package. I don't think I got a very good trade-in because they claimed I had negative equity in the trades. I just hate haggling and negotiating that type of stuff.

I've been car shopping since August, and I can say compared to the east coast that the dealers around seattle really low ball on trade ins. They offer "auction" price instead of actual trade in.

edk370 · 10-30-2014, 09:13 PM

Go Seahawks!

Nissan Shon · 10-30-2014, 10:18 PM

Depends on where you go. When you see a huge dealership...think who is really paying for it. Run for the hills.

Nissan Shon · 10-30-2014, 10:41 PM

Check out Intec Racing in Kent Z Ninja. Ask for Lawrence if you want to mod your Z. I posted my dyno on my page from today @ Intec.

370z1129 · 10-31-2014, 11:49 AM

Congrats, the 14s are very nice!

370z1129 · 10-31-2014, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by bvdawg13

Very nice! Did you pick it up at Cambell Nelson? (plate frame). Is this a touring?

I'm waiting for my 15 to show up.

Just got the 2015, if we didn't live on opposite sides of the country I would say lets cruise together! Haha

scorp38 · 11-01-2014, 11:15 PM

Welcome I live north of Seattle I drive around there a lot prolly see ya around cheers mate.

noir_fairlady · 11-02-2014, 03:25 PM

beautiful car!

Z Ninja · 11-06-2014, 10:26 PM

I'm having the clear bra installed today, won't get the car back until tomorrow. I definitely believe it's worth doing as soon as you can. If you talk to any paint guy, repainting the bumper is not worth the effort. Depending on how old the car is, they always have trouble with blending the paint with the rest of the car so it looks good.

I had a 2008 350Z for a while and the front bumper was a mess with rock chips, so was part of the hood. The body shops I talked to said it would be hard to match the new paint with the rest of the car and it might look odd. Rear bumper also had some scratches due to backing into someone, you could see the license plate frame in the bumper.

Kind of one the reasons I decided to get a new Z, so I didn't have the previous owners mistakes all over the bumpers and the big scratch that was near the door handle. There was also curb rash on one of the wheels, and the front bumper took a hit on the curb itself. Other than that, it was sweet car with only 45,000 miles on it.

scorp38 · 11-06-2014, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Z Ninja

I'm having the clear bra installed today, won't get the car back until tomorrow. I definitely believe it's worth doing as soon as you can. If you talk to any paint guy, repainting the bumper is not worth the effort. Depending on how old the car is, they always have trouble with blending the paint with the rest of the car so it looks good.

I had a 2008 350Z for a while and the front bumper was a mess with rock chips, so was part of the hood. The body shops I talked to said it would be hard to match the new paint with the rest of the car and it might look odd. Rear bumper also had some scratches due to backing into someone, you could see the license plate frame in the bumper.

Kind of one the reasons I decided to get a new Z, so I didn't have the previous owners mistakes all over the bumpers and the big scratch that was near the door handle. There was also curb rash on one of the wheels, and the front bumper took a hit on the curb itself. Other than that, it was sweet car with only 45,000 miles on it.

Black is pretty easy to color match. But yeah clear bra is a good idea I wish previous owner of my car believed that.

10-30-2014, 06:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
bvdawg13 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 48 Drives: 2018 370Z Nizzy Rep Power: 13	Very nice! Did you pick it up at Cambell Nelson? (plate frame). Is this a touring? I'm waiting for my 15 to show up. __________________ Currently on order: 2015 sport tech w/ Forgestar F14 Previous: 2013 ////CNT Racing//Swift//R2C//UpRev Tuned 305/235////

10-30-2014, 07:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nissan Shon Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Port Orchard, Washingto Posts: 10 Drives: 2016 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 11	Awesome. Nice color. Best Price on Z's...come and see me. I will beat any and all pricing in Washington State. I own a 14 Z as well. __________________ 2014 Nissan 370Z 6MT * HKS Hi-Power Exhaust * Jim Wolf Cold Air Intake * Z1 Test Pipes * JDM Rear Fog Light * UpRev Tune 309/257 * Focal Speakers * Alpine Custom 12" box * Kenwood AVH-4000NEX DVD Receiver * Custom Ipad Mini 2 install *

10-30-2014, 10:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
Nissan Shon Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Port Orchard, Washingto Posts: 10 Drives: 2016 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 11	Depends on where you go. When you see a huge dealership...think who is really paying for it. Run for the hills. __________________ 2014 Nissan 370Z 6MT * HKS Hi-Power Exhaust * Jim Wolf Cold Air Intake * Z1 Test Pipes * JDM Rear Fog Light * UpRev Tune 309/257 * Focal Speakers * Alpine Custom 12" box * Kenwood AVH-4000NEX DVD Receiver * Custom Ipad Mini 2 install *

10-30-2014, 10:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
Nissan Shon Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Port Orchard, Washingto Posts: 10 Drives: 2016 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 11	Check out Intec Racing in Kent Z Ninja. Ask for Lawrence if you want to mod your Z. I posted my dyno on my page from today @ Intec. __________________ 2014 Nissan 370Z 6MT * HKS Hi-Power Exhaust * Jim Wolf Cold Air Intake * Z1 Test Pipes * JDM Rear Fog Light * UpRev Tune 309/257 * Focal Speakers * Alpine Custom 12" box * Kenwood AVH-4000NEX DVD Receiver * Custom Ipad Mini 2 install *

11-01-2014, 11:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
scorp38 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 360 Drives: 09 370z 6mt Rep Power: 12	Welcome I live north of Seattle I drive around there a lot prolly see ya around cheers mate. __________________ 1989 300zx Turbo 5mt Moonglow pearl white 2009 370z sport/touring 6mt Magnetic blk

10-30-2014, 08:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Zepp Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Miami Posts: 10 Drives: 2011 370z Rep Power: 11	Nice!!! Congrats. Enjoy your new ride

10-30-2014, 09:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
edk370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 296 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 13	Go Seahawks!

10-31-2014, 11:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
370z1129 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 57 Drives: 2015 Nissan 370Z AT Rep Power: 11	Congrats, the 14s are very nice!

11-02-2014, 03:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
noir_fairlady Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Je ne sais pas. Posts: 18 Drives: 2013 370Z MB 6M Rep Power: 11	beautiful car!

11-06-2014, 10:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
Z Ninja Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 58 Drives: 14 370Z BLK 6MT Rep Power: 11	Clear Bra I'm having the clear bra installed today, won't get the car back until tomorrow. I definitely believe it's worth doing as soon as you can. If you talk to any paint guy, repainting the bumper is not worth the effort. Depending on how old the car is, they always have trouble with blending the paint with the rest of the car so it looks good. I had a 2008 350Z for a while and the front bumper was a mess with rock chips, so was part of the hood. The body shops I talked to said it would be hard to match the new paint with the rest of the car and it might look odd. Rear bumper also had some scratches due to backing into someone, you could see the license plate frame in the bumper. Kind of one the reasons I decided to get a new Z, so I didn't have the previous owners mistakes all over the bumpers and the big scratch that was near the door handle. There was also curb rash on one of the wheels, and the front bumper took a hit on the curb itself. Other than that, it was sweet car with only 45,000 miles on it.

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