Cross shopping other cars with the Z?

Zipper 104 · 04-21-2015, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09

But the Z is the opposite; it's hard to believe the speedometer when you look down and see triple digits because the power is smooth and deceptive. V8 muscle cars have neck-snapping torque to let you know how quickly you're accelerating, and the hot hatches have torque steer... but the Z just sort of zips along without any drama, then sticks like flypaper when you reach an apex and start to apply serious lateral G's.

Yup...I had my Z out for the first time in ages yesterday. There were people pulling up next to me on the freeway, slowing down and gawking like they had never seen one before.
There's one freeway entrance ramp I usually wail up like there's no tomorrow. This time I decided to just ease up it, like the old man I am. Well, I'm almost at the end of the merge lane when I see a car almost in my blindspot. I decide to just nudge the speed up a bit to put some space between us. No drama. I look down at the speedo and see 170 kph. (just over 100 mph) WTF? I didn't even get on it.
I didn't own a car for the past 15 years. I looked only at one 370 and bought it. Looked at nothing else. With Swifts the suspension is near perfect. It corners like on rails, hauls a** better than I ever need. It costs me the same as any other car to park and insure each month and gas mileage is really here nor there since I drive it so little.
I was thinking today that I bought the right car. The only alternative would be to go back to being carless again.
OP, buying yourself a Z really was a good choice. All the other cars mentioned in this thread are a dime a dozen out there.

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dP3NGU1N · 04-21-2015, 12:25 AM

German Reliability: The Greatest Myth Ever Sold to American Car Buyers

vtec to vvel · 04-21-2015, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dP3NGU1N

German Reliability: The Greatest Myth Ever Sold to American Car Buyers

german cars are not what people think in terms of quality/reliability. in college, i worked at a enterprise branch inside a bmw/mercedes/porsche (yes, all 3 in one) dealership and i would hear so much complaints about BS issues that you would never expect, esp. for the $ you pay.

darkphantom · 04-21-2015, 03:21 PM

Not even sure what happened over the weekend, I had my eyes on 3 different ones and they all disappeared!

I am trying to real this one in but we'll see if they bite:

2011 pearl white/black interior
16k miles
sport/touring

I'm asking $25k drive out - that is a fair offer right? or should I keep looking and ask for something lower?

nis350 · 04-21-2015, 08:09 PM

Only you can decide whether it is a fair deal or not. It all boils down to supply, demand in your area and how much you like the car. Prices vary across the country and there is no such thing as identical used cars.

My take is that you should know the valuation in your area after you checked out a few. So if you found one that you really like and within your budget/reasonable priced, just buy it.

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Originally Posted by darkphantom

Not even sure what happened over the weekend, I had my eyes on 3 different ones and they all disappeared!

I am trying to real this one in but we'll see if they bite:

2011 pearl white/black interior
16k miles
sport/touring

I'm asking $25k drive out - that is a fair offer right? or should I keep looking and ask for something lower?

vtec to vvel · 04-21-2015, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by darkphantom

Hello all, looking to purchase a 370Z but now I am not so sure anymore

I have been looking for the last two weeks and I have narrowed it down to 2010-2012 370z with Sport/touring in 6MT Coupe.

Problem is, hard to find local dealers that will give me a good price. Anyways, long story short, I was cross-shopping the 370z with a Subaru BRZ and a used WRX if I could find one.

I then mistakenly walked into a VW dealership to look at a used 370z they had and then saw the other VWs...they had a used Golf R that I ended up testing driving

I can't believe the amount of difference in the interior quality of the VW to the nissan! I mean, I know German cars are better built, bla bla, but it was just worlds apart! I used to drive a '07 335i before so I know how good german cars they can be. However, the transmission was BUTTERY smooth in the golf, I was pushing it into gears with 1 finger! The other thing is, since it is a 2.0L Turbo, I just drop a tune in there and I am easily over 300whp and over 350whp of torque!

So basically now, I am sad that the interior of the 370z isn't as nice, more road noise in the Z and I can't afford the Golf because it is almost 5k more than the Z.

My budget is $25k and the Golf R was $30k used.

So here is my question, what other cars did you all cross shop before choosing the Z and why did you pick it?

I know people will say I am comparing apples to oranges but here are some things I am looking for:

-RWD/AWD
-6MT
-good handling/feel
-around ~$25k

Anyways, thanks for listening and helping out!

EDIT: if I end up going with the Z, anything I should be looking out for? Go 2011+ over 2010?

1. great deals are out there - you just have to be patient and look on autotrader/etc. daily.
2. i don't think german cars are "better built" than japanese cars IMO.
3. i dont think people go for the interior when buying the Z, although it is much upgraded than the 350Z. also, depends on the trim you are getting. i know you said you want a touring model, but difference between touring and touring with navi are huge.

imjello · 04-22-2015, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by darkphantom

Hello all, looking to purchase a 370Z but now I am not so sure anymore

I have been looking for the last two weeks and I have narrowed it down to 2010-2012 370z with Sport/touring in 6MT Coupe.

Problem is, hard to find local dealers that will give me a good price. Anyways, long story short, I was cross-shopping the 370z with a Subaru BRZ and a used WRX if I could find one.

I then mistakenly walked into a VW dealership to look at a used 370z they had and then saw the other VWs...they had a used Golf R that I ended up testing driving

I can't believe the amount of difference in the interior quality of the VW to the nissan! I mean, I know German cars are better built, bla bla, but it was just worlds apart! I used to drive a '07 335i before so I know how good german cars they can be. However, the transmission was BUTTERY smooth in the golf, I was pushing it into gears with 1 finger! The other thing is, since it is a 2.0L Turbo, I just drop a tune in there and I am easily over 300whp and over 350whp of torque!

So basically now, I am sad that the interior of the 370z isn't as nice, more road noise in the Z and I can't afford the Golf because it is almost 5k more than the Z.

My budget is $25k and the Golf R was $30k used.

So here is my question, what other cars did you all cross shop before choosing the Z and why did you pick it?

I know people will say I am comparing apples to oranges but here are some things I am looking for:

-RWD/AWD
-6MT
-good handling/feel
-around ~$25k

Anyways, thanks for listening and helping out!

EDIT: if I end up going with the Z, anything I should be looking out for? Go 2011+ over 2010?

Good Luck with your shopping, i sold a '07 GTI when going to my '10 Z. I felt that the Z was a step up in quality. I was actually only shopping for one car, s2000, however i drove a 370 all day (literally 8 hrs) while i waited for the Honda to be prepped for sale. By the end of the day i left with the 370, it was a weird situation looking at both of them. I drove 3.5 hrs to get the S, but was getting into a Z to leave.

Interestingly i knew nothing about the Z when i told them i wanted to drive it. there was a 135i, cayman, corvettes, mustangs, plus others on the lot but i gravitated to the nissan.

The VW was a solid car, but the turbo cuts out before redline and it did not have the sporty feel i wanted. My Z is loud and harsh and i'm making it better/ worse all the time, its great

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darkphantom Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 425 Drives: 13 Z34 PW M6 Rep Power: 244	Not even sure what happened over the weekend, I had my eyes on 3 different ones and they all disappeared! I am trying to real this one in but we'll see if they bite: 2011 pearl white/black interior 16k miles sport/touring I'm asking $25k drive out - that is a fair offer right? or should I keep looking and ask for something lower?