Good morning from Germany!

Harris · 03-27-2013, 05:04 AM

Hi guys!

First of all: excuse my amateurish english. As you may noticed: I´m german

I´m 21 years old and my hometown is near Wiesbaden.

One year ago I bought a used '05 BMW e90 325i (pic related) and actually I´m very happy with it.. except one thing: the missing LSD. An e90 is not built for beeing a sportscar

Don´t get me wrong! In my opinion the straight six 2.5l engine is a great piece of engineering and the e90 is a stunning looking car, especially with the M-package but I´m hungry for something that´s more like designed to perform!

Last week I noticed that the Z is going to be facelifted and the price for a new car is to be reduced by 6k Euros

I´m pretty sure that this price cutting will affect the costs for used 370s considerably. Good chance to pick up a Z!

So what am i looking for? I don´t know yet. But I´m sure that this great forum will help me finding out what I need and want.

That´s pretty much all i have to say so far

cheers!

DEpointfive0 · 03-27-2013, 05:06 AM

Merry Christmas!
Willkommen to the forum!!!

It's a GREAT place to find info!
Please make sure you use the search feature though!

Harris · 03-27-2013, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Please make sure you use the search feature though!

Thanks! Of course I will!

DEpointfive0 · 03-27-2013, 05:22 AM

By the way, this is one of the best, if not, THE BEST car forum out there. (Definitely better than the BMW forums

)

Harris · 03-27-2013, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

(Definitely better than the BMW forums

)

Believe me or not: I knew this was coming

NitrousZ34 · 03-27-2013, 05:27 AM

The my350z forums also has loads of information on the HR motor and the guys over there are super nice and helpful. A lot nicer than the guys over here

DEpointfive0 · 03-27-2013, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harris

Believe me or not: I knew this was coming

Hey, look, it's 2:30 here in California and you have TWO guys replying already, LOL

Quote:

Originally Posted by NitrousZ34

The my350z forums also has loads of information on the HR motor and the guys over there are super nice and helpful. A lot nicer than the guys over here

370Z people are nicer!!!

LOL

Harris · 03-27-2013, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Hey, look, it's 2:30 here in California and you have TWO guys replying already, LOL

That´s great

! I really stuggled to get my introduction done while being in the office

alvitdk · 03-27-2013, 06:37 AM

Welcome from New York (but originally from Berlin/Germany)

Anyway, I just replaced my BMW 128i convertible with a new 370Z and I would like to give you my thoughts on it.

The beamer was great, more luxurious, and the engine and gear box more refined. Overall I would say the BMW 3.0L 6 Cylinder is probably one of the best ever produced, but.................

Reliability, especially on electronics, is not top notch. Driving the 370Z (my test drive, as I am taking delivery today

) was just so much more like I wanted a car to be, sporty but still comfortable. Not sure how to describe it, and you probably don't remember, but I used to have a BMW 2002 back in the days, as well as a Porsche 428S4, somehow the 370Z combines those two in one.

Either way, it is different than your BMW (especially to your 325i in the power compartment) and you will love it. I also dont remember having seen many in Germany on my past visits, BMW are everywhere.

Again, I will take delivery today and this is just my experience from the 2 hour test drive, but it can only get better from here, IF it is more reliable than my BMW.

Harris · 03-27-2013, 07:28 AM

Thanks for your thoughts! I definitely understand what you mean and that´s basically the main reason why I consider the the Z as my next car. Also I read that the maintanance is nearly similar to my 325i so the Z is almost the only alternative to the BMW.

I look forward to read some experiances from the first miles in your new car

chknhawk · 03-27-2013, 07:35 AM

Welcome and good luck finding and buying a Z. I speak from old school Z experience and being a long time Z lover front the old 240 days til now. I will say that the Z, aside from being a great reliable car, is also a culture shift from regular cars. The Z is an icon of our times and a symbol of doing a whole lot with a little. They have been pretty consistent over the ears making an affordable sports car with amazing technology advances and components without charging an arm and a leg.

I will actually be out you way the next couple weeks if you are interested in grabbing coffee and maybe even going on a test drive. I would love to grab one for a test and take it to the track but I guess so would everyone else. Let me know. Pm me and I will shoot u my info.

vrfreak · 03-27-2013, 07:49 AM

guten morgen from canada(moved here 5 years ago from germany) and welcome to the forum like ppl said the 370 is an awesome ride and this place is amazing to find all the info u need

6MT · 03-27-2013, 10:58 AM

Hi

Leuz · 03-27-2013, 11:28 AM

Welcome! I'm sure you will enjoy the Z

Harris · 03-27-2013, 02:14 PM

Thanks a lot guys

03-27-2013, 05:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
Harris Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 11 Drives: Not yet a Z Rep Power: 12	Good morning from Germany! Hi guys! First of all: excuse my amateurish english. As you may noticed: I´m german I´m 21 years old and my hometown is near Wiesbaden. One year ago I bought a used '05 BMW e90 325i (pic related) and actually I´m very happy with it.. except one thing: the missing LSD. An e90 is not built for beeing a sportscar Don´t get me wrong! In my opinion the straight six 2.5l engine is a great piece of engineering and the e90 is a stunning looking car, especially with the M-package but I´m hungry for something that´s more like designed to perform! Last week I noticed that the Z is going to be facelifted and the price for a new car is to be reduced by 6k Euros I´m pretty sure that this price cutting will affect the costs for used 370s considerably. Good chance to pick up a Z! So what am i looking for? I don´t know yet. But I´m sure that this great forum will help me finding out what I need and want. That´s pretty much all i have to say so far cheers!

03-27-2013, 05:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	Merry Christmas! Willkommen to the forum!!! It's a GREAT place to find info! Please make sure you use the search feature though! __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

03-27-2013, 05:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	By the way, this is one of the best, if not, THE BEST car forum out there. (Definitely better than the BMW forums ) __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

03-27-2013, 06:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
alvitdk Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: New Braunfels/TX Age: 56 Posts: 140 Drives: 13' Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 12	Welcome from New York (but originally from Berlin/Germany) Anyway, I just replaced my BMW 128i convertible with a new 370Z and I would like to give you my thoughts on it. The beamer was great, more luxurious, and the engine and gear box more refined. Overall I would say the BMW 3.0L 6 Cylinder is probably one of the best ever produced, but................. Reliability, especially on electronics, is not top notch. Driving the 370Z (my test drive, as I am taking delivery today ) was just so much more like I wanted a car to be, sporty but still comfortable. Not sure how to describe it, and you probably don't remember, but I used to have a BMW 2002 back in the days, as well as a Porsche 428S4, somehow the 370Z combines those two in one. Either way, it is different than your BMW (especially to your 325i in the power compartment) and you will love it. I also dont remember having seen many in Germany on my past visits, BMW are everywhere. Again, I will take delivery today and this is just my experience from the 2 hour test drive, but it can only get better from here, IF it is more reliable than my BMW. Harris likes this.

03-27-2013, 07:35 AM	#11 (permalink)
chknhawk Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Kentucky Posts: 541 Drives: Like a batouttahell! Rep Power: 14	Welcome and good luck finding and buying a Z. I speak from old school Z experience and being a long time Z lover front the old 240 days til now. I will say that the Z, aside from being a great reliable car, is also a culture shift from regular cars. The Z is an icon of our times and a symbol of doing a whole lot with a little. They have been pretty consistent over the ears making an affordable sports car with amazing technology advances and components without charging an arm and a leg. I will actually be out you way the next couple weeks if you are interested in grabbing coffee and maybe even going on a test drive. I would love to grab one for a test and take it to the track but I guess so would everyone else. Let me know. Pm me and I will shoot u my info. __________________ \| AEM \| INVIDIA \| GREDDY \| STANCE \| NISMO \| SETRAB \| STOPTECH \| HAWK \| TOYO \| HANKOOK \| BRIDE (wishlist) \|

03-27-2013, 05:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
NitrousZ34 Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canoga Posts: 505 Drives: Myself crazy Rep Power: 0	The my350z forums also has loads of information on the HR motor and the guys over there are super nice and helpful. A lot nicer than the guys over here

03-27-2013, 07:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
Harris Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 11 Drives: Not yet a Z Rep Power: 12	Thanks for your thoughts! I definitely understand what you mean and that´s basically the main reason why I consider the the Z as my next car. Also I read that the maintanance is nearly similar to my 325i so the Z is almost the only alternative to the BMW. I look forward to read some experiances from the first miles in your new car

03-27-2013, 07:49 AM	#12 (permalink)
vrfreak Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: winnipeg, canada Posts: 249 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 14	guten morgen from canada(moved here 5 years ago from germany) and welcome to the forum like ppl said the 370 is an awesome ride and this place is amazing to find all the info u need

03-27-2013, 10:58 AM	#13 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	Hi __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

03-27-2013, 11:28 AM	#14 (permalink)
Leuz Track Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 555 Drives: Bunny Rep Power: 14	Welcome! I'm sure you will enjoy the Z

03-27-2013, 02:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
Harris Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 11 Drives: Not yet a Z Rep Power: 12	Thanks a lot guys

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