research for a new car

Trapdoor · 02-05-2018, 10:00 AM

Hi all:
The wife's car will be paid off in the next few months so I am planning a new car for myself. Like the Dodge Hemi Challenger, but it is a huge car with skinny tires. Like the 996/997 Porsche, I have owned 2 of the air cooled ones before the 'collectors' found them and recently a 944. But cost of maintains on the 996/7 is high and if the motor has a problem a quality rebuild can costs as much as a new 370Z. I also briefly looked at the Giulia but it needs a few years to sort things out along with few dealers outside of major population centers. I like the VW Gulf R but the new ones coming into the U.S. for the last few months and are stuck in Port so I am guessing there is a regulation problem?

Had never considered a Nissan before (did buy a Datsun 280 for the wife back in the day). My 76 year old sister (I am 63) decided she wanted a convertible. After test driving several kinds of cars she bought a 42,000 mile 350Z. Fun to drive and great performance. I am guessing she will get into trouble.

So now I am looking at the 370Z. Fun to drive, small, and decent horse power. Biggest problem is the seats - on the 350 are narrow and conflict with my Southern size Medium size. Those bolsters dig into my thighs and make longer trips a pain. I guess the 370 has the same seats. Would need to overhaul the seats and later I would have to get to know Stillen a bit better.

Ok, to much information; I should have just said Hi, thinking about buying a 370Z

cigarclifford · 02-05-2018, 10:28 AM

Welcome to the 370Z forum

Zingston · 02-05-2018, 10:30 AM

Do it! Do it!!

mults · 02-05-2018, 10:50 AM

Welcome to best forum on the interwebs and good luck in your Z hunting.

I too am 63 but of Northern Size Medium! I've owned my 40th now since 2011 and find that the seats are pretty comfortable, even on longer drives. All I can say is get your behind in a 370 and see how she fits

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*J*ap***V*et* · 02-05-2018, 11:33 AM

Good luck with your hunt!

Memphis370Z · 02-05-2018, 09:29 PM

Welcome and good luck with your search!

Quicksilvers · 02-10-2018, 12:47 AM

Welcome to the 370Z forums. Purchase a 370Z you will love owning one they are very fun to drive and very reliable/dependable vehicles to own. Definitely research. www.ebaymotors.com www.autotrader.com www.cars.com www.autonation.com

02-05-2018, 10:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
Trapdoor Base Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Central Floridan Posts: 5 Drives: looking Rep Power: 7	research for a new car Hi all: The wife's car will be paid off in the next few months so I am planning a new car for myself. Like the Dodge Hemi Challenger, but it is a huge car with skinny tires. Like the 996/997 Porsche, I have owned 2 of the air cooled ones before the 'collectors' found them and recently a 944. But cost of maintains on the 996/7 is high and if the motor has a problem a quality rebuild can costs as much as a new 370Z. I also briefly looked at the Giulia but it needs a few years to sort things out along with few dealers outside of major population centers. I like the VW Gulf R but the new ones coming into the U.S. for the last few months and are stuck in Port so I am guessing there is a regulation problem? Had never considered a Nissan before (did buy a Datsun 280 for the wife back in the day). My 76 year old sister (I am 63) decided she wanted a convertible. After test driving several kinds of cars she bought a 42,000 mile 350Z. Fun to drive and great performance. I am guessing she will get into trouble. So now I am looking at the 370Z. Fun to drive, small, and decent horse power. Biggest problem is the seats - on the 350 are narrow and conflict with my Southern size Medium size. Those bolsters dig into my thighs and make longer trips a pain. I guess the 370 has the same seats. Would need to overhaul the seats and later I would have to get to know Stillen a bit better. Ok, to much information; I should have just said Hi, thinking about buying a 370Z Wonka2581 and Memphis370Z like this.

02-05-2018, 10:28 AM	#2 (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

02-05-2018, 10:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
mults A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH Age: 69 Posts: 1,830 Drives: 2010 (40th) #706 Rep Power: 16886	Welcome to best forum on the interwebs and good luck in your Z hunting. I too am 63 but of Northern Size Medium! I've owned my 40th now since 2011 and find that the seats are pretty comfortable, even on longer drives. All I can say is get your behind in a 370 and see how she fits . __________________ mults 40th Anniversary 'Z', 312.06HP/260.58TQ (Dynosty EcuTek Tune) Build Date/Number: 1/27/2010 #706 Berk HFC + CBE, R2C CAI, Clear Bra, Cleveland Z Club

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