Almost bought a BRZ, but got myself a 370Z instead.

madmike23 · 12-20-2013, 12:53 AM

Hi folks, I was checking out a Scion FR-S but with lack of options, I went to Subaru for a BRZ Limited. For $2k you get a lot of bells and whistles... BUT that wouldn't be enough. I would need to get rid of them dinky, skinny tires and a better looking/sounding exhaust. That'll be another $3k probably. So it keeps on adding up. No matter the hype, so-called handling, "fun to drive", etc. at the end of the day, you still lacking power.

So... why not get a 370Z that's already has balls- wouldn't have to change a darn thing! I'm so happy with my purchase. I miss my 300ZX. Left to NY and I sold it to a friend. After 4 years and back in Los Angeles, I know my Pearl White 370Z will fill the void.

It's raining now, can't get a good pic. But here's the inside. Notice I got the navigation package, only because I cant stand looking at the useless, cubby hole!

Finally got around to putting up pictures HERE!

Trips · 12-20-2013, 01:14 AM

Congratulations

kfull · 12-21-2013, 03:26 PM

congrats! the brz would have been underwhelming

mab864 · 12-21-2013, 06:34 PM

Congrats on the Z. Good choice. I think I drove all the sport cars and muscle cars up to about $40K and I have to say the BRZ was my second favorite. It did seem to have some pretty good handling characteristics, but OMG does it need a turbo. I drove the Z and it was all over. Perfect balance of handling and performance. I'm happy too. Congrats again!

winnre · 12-21-2013, 08:01 PM

Beatiful setup! Just like mine! White was my foirst choice but there were none to be had. Do you have the Sport Package?

madmike23 · 12-21-2013, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by winnre

Beatiful setup! Just like mine! White was my foirst choice but there were none to be had. Do you have the Sport Package?

No i didn't get it the price was adding up and I do like the 18" wheels. Suspension is good as is, don't need it too rough or stiff and I'll never track. Just normal driving.

winnre · 12-21-2013, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by madmike23

No i didn't get it the price was adding up and I do like the 18" wheels. Suspension is good as is, don't need it too rough or stiff and I'll never track. Just normal driving.

No tracking here either unless you count the freeways on early Saturday morning. I see you are just up the road, if we have a gathering in the area you'll have to come!

madmike23 · 12-22-2013, 10:46 PM

Yea. I'll show up. But mine may be boring, I'm not going to do any mods. Think it's good as is. I did get a clear bra/shield on it though. That's about it.

winnre · 12-22-2013, 11:47 PM

This video makes me wish I got a Z sooner!!!

/Angelo350Z/ · 12-23-2013, 12:11 AM

^^ Nice vid.

madmike23 · 12-23-2013, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by winnre

This video makes me wish I got a Z sooner!!!

Nice video. My parents had an orange 260ZX with the louvers on the rear window. I remember that push button stereo, think I was 5 years old at the time. And I miss my white 300ZX. It's still awesome.

TerribleONE · 12-23-2013, 12:21 AM

Good choice and congrats. The cubby hole is definitely not useless!

critical · 12-23-2013, 12:30 AM

the sport package is upgraded brakes, differential, and wheels. also SRM. nothing to do with stiffness or suspension. just an FYI

madmike23 · 12-23-2013, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by critical

the sport package is upgraded brakes, differential, and wheels. also SRM. nothing to do with stiffness or suspension. just an FYI

Yea, I thought hard about it... I was already over budget as-is. So getting rid of the cubby took priority.

madmike23 · 12-24-2013, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by critical

the sport package is upgraded brakes, differential, and wheels. also SRM. nothing to do with stiffness or suspension. just an FYI

I've been around. It's stiff, and it also suspension (sport shocks). Also, 19" could be louder and not as comfortable. Is the ride "extremely" rough? Probably not, but it was all adding up so I chose only 1 package and it was navigation. I also like the stock 18" wheels design. I would love to have the VLSD and bigger brakes, but my brakes are good enough and I'm driving just fine in Los Angeles.

12-20-2013, 12:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
madmike23 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Brea, CA Posts: 139 Drives: '14 370Z PW Touring Rep Power: 12	Almost bought a BRZ, but got myself a 370Z instead. Hi folks, I was checking out a Scion FR-S but with lack of options, I went to Subaru for a BRZ Limited. For $2k you get a lot of bells and whistles... BUT that wouldn't be enough. I would need to get rid of them dinky, skinny tires and a better looking/sounding exhaust. That'll be another $3k probably. So it keeps on adding up. No matter the hype, so-called handling, "fun to drive", etc. at the end of the day, you still lacking power. So... why not get a 370Z that's already has balls- wouldn't have to change a darn thing! I'm so happy with my purchase. I miss my 300ZX. Left to NY and I sold it to a friend. After 4 years and back in Los Angeles, I know my Pearl White 370Z will fill the void. It's raining now, can't get a good pic. But here's the inside. Notice I got the navigation package, only because I cant stand looking at the useless, cubby hole! Finally got around to putting up pictures HERE! jlo370z, critical and Benique_Z like this. Last edited by madmike23; 12-30-2013 at 10:58 PM.

12-20-2013, 01:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Congratulations madmike23 likes this. __________________

12-21-2013, 03:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
kfull Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 909 Drives: A lot Rep Power: 15	congrats! the brz would have been underwhelming Jordo!, winnre and madmike23 like this. __________________ 2012 GM 6MT sports package \| FI non res cf exhaust \| K&N Drop Ins \| Viper 3303 security system w/ tilt sensor \| GTR start button \| 35% rear 45% side window tint \| Michelin PSS

12-21-2013, 06:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
mab864 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 482 Drives: 13 Sport 6MT Rep Power: 12	Congrats on the Z. Good choice. I think I drove all the sport cars and muscle cars up to about $40K and I have to say the BRZ was my second favorite. It did seem to have some pretty good handling characteristics, but OMG does it need a turbo. I drove the Z and it was all over. Perfect balance of handling and performance. I'm happy too. Congrats again! madmike23 likes this. __________________ Berk HFC & CBE, Stillen G3, UpRev & tune by PSI, GTMat, 3M, Swift, StopTech, H&R 20/25, GT-R, 324 whp & 262 torque

12-22-2013, 11:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
winnre Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Close to Redlands, CA Posts: 534 Drives: '14 370Z Touring Spt Rep Power: 13	This video makes me wish I got a Z sooner!!! TerribleONE, Jordo! and madmike23 like this.

12-21-2013, 08:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
winnre Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Close to Redlands, CA Posts: 534 Drives: '14 370Z Touring Spt Rep Power: 13	Beatiful setup! Just like mine! White was my foirst choice but there were none to be had. Do you have the Sport Package?

12-22-2013, 10:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
madmike23 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Brea, CA Posts: 139 Drives: '14 370Z PW Touring Rep Power: 12	Yea. I'll show up. But mine may be boring, I'm not going to do any mods. Think it's good as is. I did get a clear bra/shield on it though. That's about it.

12-23-2013, 12:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3661	^^ Nice vid. __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

12-23-2013, 12:21 AM	#12 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5851	Good choice and congrats. The cubby hole is definitely not useless! DLSTR and Pintsize725 like this. __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

12-23-2013, 12:30 AM	#13 (permalink)
critical A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 1,252 Drives: 09' 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	the sport package is upgraded brakes, differential, and wheels. also SRM. nothing to do with stiffness or suspension. just an FYI __________________ Quaife w/ gears \|Stillen Gen 3\|SOLD FI Resonated Test Pipes \|SOLD FI 18'' \| 25row Stillen Race \| Progress 35mm/25mm sways \| Swifts/Koni\|Volk G25's\| Stoptech SS lines\|\|SPL Front/Rear Arms\|

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