Hey new guy here in need of some assistance

dcnj610 · 05-08-2013, 08:16 PM

Hey guys, I'd just like to start off by saying hello to everyone! I love the forum and recently I started getting into the japanese car scene. Theres something special to me about the 370 z though, as soon as I saw one on the road I fell in love!! I'd really like to sell my 09 335ix coupe as soon as possible and get into a Z as having a car with four seats is no longer a necessity and would just like to hear some feedback from current owners who use their wonderful z's as a daily driver. Rest assured the car will be garaged during the winter

Thanks again guys!

122554 · 05-08-2013, 08:19 PM

Search is your friend

Z-Girl 12 · 05-08-2013, 08:44 PM

Welcome!

2010ZilverZ · 05-08-2013, 09:59 PM

Wel-come aboard ...

Leuz · 05-09-2013, 06:23 AM

Hi. I am a Z daily driver and I love it. The only things I can tell you are:
1. You will freak out when you park it somewhere, like a mall or something
2. Stop thinking in terms of MPG, although with a 335i you probably already know this
3. It's a NA!

6MT · 05-09-2013, 09:49 AM

Hi

IndieRyanZ · 05-09-2013, 10:44 AM

You will love the Z. Be prepared to spend half of your salary to mod it

dcnj610 · 05-09-2013, 06:05 PM

your correct about thinking mpg it's the last thing in my mind when its $75 every 4 days to fill up my 335i.... so any decrease will be a warm welcome

I love that the maintenance will be so much easier on the z as of now my 335i is still under warranty but the invoice prices on receipt are shocking:x The car just doesn't do it for me and the z will be a much appreciated change of pace!!!

Magic Bus · 05-09-2013, 08:08 PM

I drive mine daily, you'd think the GTI would be my daily but the Z is more fun. GTI only when I need more room in the car.

Things you need to know. Your 335ix is quieter, smoother, roomier, has better vision and easier to get in & out of. Plus awd & turbo, so a different driving experience.

The Z has noise, road noise (can be reduced with dynamat on doors & hatch, not hard to do) and engine noise at higher rpm's. You will feel the bumps more in the Z vs the 335ix, however it's not bad or jolting in any way. Blindspot & rear view is bad, setting up your rear view mirrors properly is important. The Z being lower will require a little more effort on your part getting in & out, hey but I'm 55. All that being said, after 9 months of ownership I really enjoy owning and driving this car!

I did go to the BMW dealer here locally and test drove a 335I Coupe and an M3 before deciding to purchase the Z. While the BMW's had so many positives and very few negatives, the bottom line is, I enjoyed driving the Z more! I guess I wanted more of a sports car feel and the Z provided that for me.

I say go for a test drive and not just a 10 minute one. Take it on all the different roads you like to drive on and give it some gas. Good luck on your search.

Haleymon · 05-09-2013, 10:26 PM

Welcome

05-08-2013, 08:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
dcnj610 Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: new jersey Posts: 4 Drives: 09 bmw 335ix blk a6 Rep Power: 12	Hey new guy here in need of some assistance Hey guys, I'd just like to start off by saying hello to everyone! I love the forum and recently I started getting into the japanese car scene. Theres something special to me about the 370 z though, as soon as I saw one on the road I fell in love!! I'd really like to sell my 09 335ix coupe as soon as possible and get into a Z as having a car with four seats is no longer a necessity and would just like to hear some feedback from current owners who use their wonderful z's as a daily driver. Rest assured the car will be garaged during the winter Thanks again guys!

05-08-2013, 08:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
122554 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: My own world Posts: 506 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 13	Search is your friend __________________ I don't normally drink beer, but when I do....i drink a lot!

05-08-2013, 08:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
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05-09-2013, 06:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
Leuz Track Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 555 Drives: Bunny Rep Power: 13	Hi. I am a Z daily driver and I love it. The only things I can tell you are: 1. You will freak out when you park it somewhere, like a mall or something 2. Stop thinking in terms of MPG, although with a 335i you probably already know this 3. It's a NA! __________________ 2013 PW 370Z Touring+Sport, NAV Tint 35% side, 18% back \| RJM clutch pedal \| ZSpeed SS lines \| Stillen Gen3 CAI \| Fast Intentions HFC and TDX 12'' CF CBE \| UpRev

05-09-2013, 09:49 AM	#6 (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

05-08-2013, 09:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
2010ZilverZ Track Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 699 Drives: Like a bat outa hell Rep Power: 14	Wel-come aboard ...

05-09-2013, 10:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
IndieRyanZ Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: In My Dreams Posts: 70 Drives: FairladyZ Rep Power: 12	You will love the Z. Be prepared to spend half of your salary to mod it logenl7 and Leuz like this.

05-09-2013, 06:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
dcnj610 Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: new jersey Posts: 4 Drives: 09 bmw 335ix blk a6 Rep Power: 12	your correct about thinking mpg it's the last thing in my mind when its $75 every 4 days to fill up my 335i.... so any decrease will be a warm welcome I love that the maintenance will be so much easier on the z as of now my 335i is still under warranty but the invoice prices on receipt are shocking:x The car just doesn't do it for me and the z will be a much appreciated change of pace!!!

05-09-2013, 08:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18754	I drive mine daily, you'd think the GTI would be my daily but the Z is more fun. GTI only when I need more room in the car. Things you need to know. Your 335ix is quieter, smoother, roomier, has better vision and easier to get in & out of. Plus awd & turbo, so a different driving experience. The Z has noise, road noise (can be reduced with dynamat on doors & hatch, not hard to do) and engine noise at higher rpm's. You will feel the bumps more in the Z vs the 335ix, however it's not bad or jolting in any way. Blindspot & rear view is bad, setting up your rear view mirrors properly is important. The Z being lower will require a little more effort on your part getting in & out, hey but I'm 55. All that being said, after 9 months of ownership I really enjoy owning and driving this car! I did go to the BMW dealer here locally and test drove a 335I Coupe and an M3 before deciding to purchase the Z. While the BMW's had so many positives and very few negatives, the bottom line is, I enjoyed driving the Z more! I guess I wanted more of a sports car feel and the Z provided that for me. I say go for a test drive and not just a 10 minute one. Take it on all the different roads you like to drive on and give it some gas. Good luck on your search.

05-09-2013, 10:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
Haleymon Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 33 Drives: 13 370Z, 07 Hummer Rep Power: 12	Welcome __________________ Dave 2013 370Z, Pearl White, 7AT, Touring, Sport, Nav, Stillen CBE

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