Scouting the Z

Codemonger · 06-01-2014, 01:40 AM

Hey folks,

New forum member here, I'm seriously considering picking up a 370z for a summer car to drive while I rebuild my current DD, and figured I'd join the forum in the process.

I've been searching high and low for an affordable RWD sports car that wasn't any of the usual cliché go-to's, and the 370z fits that bill almost perfectly! The fact that I get VPP pricing through work all but seals the deal. I didn't quite qualify for 0% interest so I'm looking into options, biding my time, doing research and may not actually pick one up til spring. I've test driven a couple (AT & MT) and have been very pleased with the handling and drivability, aside from the clutch pedal on the manual. I know about the spring assist issue, so I'm hoping that a delete would fix that rollover grab on the clutch.

I haven't fully decided on which package I'll get, but at least for now it's looking like the sport with nav (dat rearview =\ ), with a good chance of a body kit and twin SC to come later. From what I've seen around the forum and on YT, it seems the best option - despite being thrilled about the new lines on the '15 Nismo coming out in a month or two.

gomer_110 · 06-01-2014, 01:45 AM

Yeah the Z's are rather rare in these parts (I'm in NW Ohio). I only see maybe 1-2 per month.

fwiw I got my Nismo as Gerweck Nissan in Monroe back in '11.

Codemonger · 06-01-2014, 01:49 AM

lol, I only seem to see maybe 1-2 per YEAR in SE Michigan. I don't know why there aren't more, but hey - makes it that much more nice to see.

6MT · 06-01-2014, 10:15 PM

Hi

Pie · 09-03-2014, 06:35 PM

Hi how are you?

janglez · 09-03-2014, 07:50 PM

welcome... you'll love the z... no matter which model you choose... love my at with paddle shifters... oh, and GO BUCKEYES

06-01-2014, 01:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
Codemonger Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: SouthEast Michigan Posts: 8 Drives: 2004 SVT Focus Rep Power: 11	Scouting the Z Hey folks, New forum member here, I'm seriously considering picking up a 370z for a summer car to drive while I rebuild my current DD, and figured I'd join the forum in the process. I've been searching high and low for an affordable RWD sports car that wasn't any of the usual cliché go-to's, and the 370z fits that bill almost perfectly! The fact that I get VPP pricing through work all but seals the deal. I didn't quite qualify for 0% interest so I'm looking into options, biding my time, doing research and may not actually pick one up til spring. I've test driven a couple (AT & MT) and have been very pleased with the handling and drivability, aside from the clutch pedal on the manual. I know about the spring assist issue, so I'm hoping that a delete would fix that rollover grab on the clutch. I haven't fully decided on which package I'll get, but at least for now it's looking like the sport with nav (dat rearview =\ ), with a good chance of a body kit and twin SC to come later. From what I've seen around the forum and on YT, it seems the best option - despite being thrilled about the new lines on the '15 Nismo coming out in a month or two. Last edited by Codemonger; 06-01-2014 at 01:45 AM.

06-01-2014, 01:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36941	Yeah the Z's are rather rare in these parts (I'm in NW Ohio). I only see maybe 1-2 per month. fwiw I got my Nismo as Gerweck Nissan in Monroe back in '11. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

06-01-2014, 10:15 PM	#4 (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

09-03-2014, 07:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
janglez Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: 44130 Posts: 330 Drives: 2017 Infiniti Q60 Rep Power: 15	welcome... you'll love the z... no matter which model you choose... love my at with paddle shifters... oh, and GO BUCKEYES __________________ *>>> 2017 INFINITI Q60 3.0 TWIN TURBO V6 AWD PREMIUM*

06-01-2014, 01:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
Codemonger Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: SouthEast Michigan Posts: 8 Drives: 2004 SVT Focus Rep Power: 11	lol, I only seem to see maybe 1-2 per YEAR in SE Michigan. I don't know why there aren't more, but hey - makes it that much more nice to see.

09-03-2014, 06:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
Pie A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: volibear smash Posts: 1,681 Drives: rawr Rep Power: 427	Hi how are you?