"Dancing with the Dealer" with the 40th - hope to be in the "New Owner" section soon

optiontrader · 07-26-2010, 11:29 PM

(Finally bought it Saturday night!!!)

Hey all,

I just test drove a 40th this weekend and loved it. Hopefully you'll see me in the "New Owner" section soon! Will post pics if/once I get there.

I've been a Z-fan since 1991, where I lusted after a 300ZX TT as my first car, but sensibly drove an SE-R for 12 years. I'm now driving the wife's del Sol ATM - she's got the SUV to drive the kids around. The Sol is getting long in the tooth. Some people say this is a "mid-life" - I figure my time is due.

Some observations:
- SRM: WOW. I was originally eyeing a Touring w/o Sport. Now it's a requirement.
- Acceleration/handling: yup, it's a Z! I've toyed with the idea of buying a used Cayman, but with the discount the dealers are throwing at me - it's almost a no brainer (plus the smell of virgin, untouched, new car interior

)
- Road noise: it's not a luxe cruiser, but it's quieter than the low profile tires and aftermarket suspension on the Sol. Would different tires tame the roar? Also, would a Dynamat/Second Skin application help? Just wondering.

I'll lurk in the meantime, but here's to an eventual move in posting sections.

Xan · 07-26-2010, 11:30 PM

Welcome and hopefully congrats soon!

Trips · 07-26-2010, 11:31 PM

Welcome and Good Luck!

TreeSemdyZee · 07-27-2010, 12:20 AM

To the Dynamat question. Yes, I did mine and it is vastly different than stock. It's quiet enough that it almost lulls me to sleep at times.

optiontrader · 07-27-2010, 04:50 AM

That's good news. I'll save the sheets earmarked for the Sol and start planning it out. Thanks!

fullmonty · 07-27-2010, 07:59 AM

Welcome! Good luck man!

optiontrader · 08-02-2010, 02:32 PM

Moving over to the "New 370Z Owner" section - and lovin' every minute of it...

Hootie · 08-03-2010, 06:08 PM

Def go with the Pro Form or Paint Protection Form. 3M makes a really good one. I bought my Z on Saturday too and by Monday it was tinted and sealed. I also love the way this car drives. I had an 09 base and traded it for this one. I'll never go back now.

optiontrader · 08-04-2010, 12:37 AM

Yes, I'm getting paint protection and tint before I do any serious driving on the freeways here in SoCal. I'm with you with how the car drives. It's feels like just a small metal skin around a pretty decent engine!

07-26-2010, 11:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
optiontrader Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Smog Hell, SoCal Posts: 595 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 16	"Dancing with the Dealer" with the 40th - hope to be in the "New Owner" section soon (Finally bought it Saturday night!!!) Hey all, I just test drove a 40th this weekend and loved it. Hopefully you'll see me in the "New Owner" section soon! Will post pics if/once I get there. I've been a Z-fan since 1991, where I lusted after a 300ZX TT as my first car, but sensibly drove an SE-R for 12 years. I'm now driving the wife's del Sol ATM - she's got the SUV to drive the kids around. The Sol is getting long in the tooth. Some people say this is a "mid-life" - I figure my time is due. Some observations: - SRM: WOW. I was originally eyeing a Touring w/o Sport. Now it's a requirement. - Acceleration/handling: yup, it's a Z! I've toyed with the idea of buying a used Cayman, but with the discount the dealers are throwing at me - it's almost a no brainer (plus the smell of virgin, untouched, new car interior ) - Road noise: it's not a luxe cruiser, but it's quieter than the low profile tires and aftermarket suspension on the Sol. Would different tires tame the roar? Also, would a Dynamat/Second Skin application help? Just wondering. I'll lurk in the meantime, but here's to an eventual move in posting sections. Last edited by optiontrader; 08-02-2010 at 02:32 PM. Reason: Purchased!!!

07-26-2010, 11:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	Welcome and hopefully congrats soon! __________________

07-26-2010, 11:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Welcome and Good Luck! __________________

07-27-2010, 07:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 34	Welcome! Good luck man! __________________

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optiontrader Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Smog Hell, SoCal Posts: 595 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 16	That's good news. I'll save the sheets earmarked for the Sol and start planning it out. Thanks!

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08-04-2010, 12:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
optiontrader Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Smog Hell, SoCal Posts: 595 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 16	Yes, I'm getting paint protection and tint before I do any serious driving on the freeways here in SoCal. I'm with you with how the car drives. It's feels like just a small metal skin around a pretty decent engine!