Bon jour.

Haboob · 08-10-2012, 03:11 PM

Hello everyone.

My usual forum name was taken, so I figured I'd pick a funny sounding name that's thrown about quite often here in Phoenix during this time of year.

I don't own a 370Z yet, though I'm highly considering getting one at the end of the year.

Hopefully I can get some insight into the good and bad of the vehicle (more than the Car & Driver/Road & Track biases give me) from all of you.

Currently I'm hoping to get my hands on a brand new 2012 sometime towards the end of Dec., as I haven't fallen in love with the new front end of the 2013 model yet.

nmjaxx9 · 08-10-2012, 03:57 PM

Welcome,

Anything I will tell you is obviously going to be from a biased view but I will try my best to be reasonable.

Pros of the car in my opinion (subjective) and some fact:

-Style
-Handling
-Out of the box relatively quick
-Rare (not many on the road so you will be joining a special group)
-Probably the best bang for the buck you can get in terms of performance/looks/handling and the above for around 35K.

Cons-

-Sometimes having only two seats can be an issue
-If you daily drive than winter driving is a no no (unless you slap on some winter tires) even then I would recommend a beater.
-Oil temps, some get hot if you are planning to track oil cooler is a must.

That is mostly it, however, I have decided that the cons are not really cons because I have found solutions to most of them. Except for the extra seat part (but sometimes that helps more than it hurts, giving people rides you dont want to

)

So even after 1 + year of ownership I have to say I have no regrets, I love the car like the first day I laid eyes on it on the dealership floor and would not have picked anything else if I had to do it all over again!

PS: I probably forget other things but that's what stood out to me right now.

binary0x01 · 08-10-2012, 04:34 PM

Great car, worth the investment.

I daily drive mine, and planing to stay NA because I want to keep the car for a while and make it into a track car after I get another DD later on.

Basically, the 370z is a car you want to drive till the wheels fall off, most people that sell it can't afford to have it just for fun and need a more spacious car.

Finding a new 2012 by end of year is going to be tough since most of them will have gone by then.

Haboob · 08-10-2012, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

Welcome,

Anything I will tell you is obviously going to be from a biased view but I will try my best to be reasonable.

Pros of the car in my opinion (subjective) and some fact:

-Style
-Handling
-Out of the box relatively quick
-Rare (not many on the road so you will be joining a special group)
-Probably the best bang for the buck you can get in terms of performance/looks/handling and the above for around 35K.

Cons-

-Sometimes having only two seats can be an issue
-If you daily drive than winter driving is a no no (unless you slap on some winter tires) even then I would recommend a beater.
-Oil temps, some get hot if you are planning to track oil cooler is a must.

That is mostly it, however, I have decided that the cons are not really cons because I have found solutions to most of them. Except for the extra seat part (but sometimes that helps more than it hurts, giving people rides you dont want to

)

So even after 1 + year of ownership I have to say I have no regrets, I love the car like the first day I laid eyes on it on the dealership floor and would not have picked anything else if I had to do it all over again!

PS: I probably forget other things but that's what stood out to me right now.

Thankfully Winter in Phoenix is prime for driving, but it is going to be my daily driver. And for the two seats, that's one of the main reasons I want it - I can't be the chauffeur for everyone now!

How are the blind spots? Are they really that much of a factor? A lot of videos point this out as a huge flaw, but I'm not sure how bad it really is.

Quote:

Originally Posted by binary0x01

Great car, worth the investment.

I daily drive mine, and planing to stay NA because I want to keep the car for a while and make it into a track car after I get another DD later on.

Basically, the 370z is a car you want to drive till the wheels fall off, most people that sell it can't afford to have it just for fun and need a more spacious car.

Finding a new 2012 by end of year is going to be tough since most of them will have gone by then.

I hope they're not, as I want to try to get the best deal on one (if they even budge) due to it being the end of the year and an outdated model.

We'll see. I can't actually get one until my probationary period of my new job is up at the end of October, so maybe I'll start scoping out the dealerships then.

TheGreatOne · 08-10-2012, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haboob

How are the blind spots? Are they really that much of a factor? A lot of videos point this out as a huge flaw, but I'm not sure how bad it really is.

When I first got into my Z I was like WTF...blind spot was surprising...but thats coming from a boxy Mitsubishi Lancer.

I've gotten used to it in terms of parking etc...on the highway...I've still encountered some close calls here and there but its to be expected with a sports car

You'll get used to it

nmjaxx9 · 08-11-2012, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

When I first got into my Z I was like WTF...blind spot was surprising...but thats coming from a boxy Mitsubishi Lancer.

I've gotten used to it in terms of parking etc...on the highway...I've still encountered some close calls here and there but its to be expected with a sports car

You'll get used to it

preety much this.

omm370z · 08-11-2012, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

That is mostly it, however, I have decided that the cons are not really cons because I have found solutions to most of them. Except for the extra seat part (but sometimes that helps more than it hurts, giving people rides you dont want to

)

Huck · 08-11-2012, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haboob

How are the blind spots? Are they really that much of a factor? A lot of videos point this out as a huge flaw, but I'm not sure how bad it really is.

I have just turned my mirrors out a little more than I normally would, so that I can still see my rear fenders barely, but if I lean just the slightest I can see anything that would normally be in my blindspot. No biggie!

LakeShow · 08-11-2012, 04:49 PM

Welcome!!

6MT · 08-15-2012, 03:09 PM

Hi

08-10-2012, 03:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1387	Bon jour. Hello everyone. My usual forum name was taken, so I figured I'd pick a funny sounding name that's thrown about quite often here in Phoenix during this time of year. I don't own a 370Z yet, though I'm highly considering getting one at the end of the year. Hopefully I can get some insight into the good and bad of the vehicle (more than the Car & Driver/Road & Track biases give me) from all of you. Currently I'm hoping to get my hands on a brand new 2012 sometime towards the end of Dec., as I haven't fallen in love with the new front end of the 2013 model yet.

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binary0x01 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 892 Drives: 2012 6-SPEED 3.7L Z Rep Power: 14	Great car, worth the investment. I daily drive mine, and planing to stay NA because I want to keep the car for a while and make it into a track car after I get another DD later on. Basically, the 370z is a car you want to drive till the wheels fall off, most people that sell it can't afford to have it just for fun and need a more spacious car. Finding a new 2012 by end of year is going to be tough since most of them will have gone by then. __________________ Tune (by Seb@SpecialtyZ) -- Upgraded Parts List : When in doubt, use brute force; if it doesn't work, you aren't using enough.

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08-10-2012, 03:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 26	Welcome, Anything I will tell you is obviously going to be from a biased view but I will try my best to be reasonable. Pros of the car in my opinion (subjective) and some fact: -Style -Handling -Out of the box relatively quick -Rare (not many on the road so you will be joining a special group) -Probably the best bang for the buck you can get in terms of performance/looks/handling and the above for around 35K. Cons- -Sometimes having only two seats can be an issue -If you daily drive than winter driving is a no no (unless you slap on some winter tires) even then I would recommend a beater. -Oil temps, some get hot if you are planning to track oil cooler is a must. That is mostly it, however, I have decided that the cons are not really cons because I have found solutions to most of them. Except for the extra seat part (but sometimes that helps more than it hurts, giving people rides you dont want to ) So even after 1 + year of ownership I have to say I have no regrets, I love the car like the first day I laid eyes on it on the dealership floor and would not have picked anything else if I had to do it all over again! PS: I probably forget other things but that's what stood out to me right now.