I hate this car

Red__Zed · 07-06-2015, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i like the abarth but to replace the z with one is not logical.

you think the base 500 is more apropos?

Shotta · 07-06-2015, 09:52 PM

Instead of the Abarth I would look at a Mini Cooper S. My wife has one and its as much fun, if not more so to drive then the 370z. Its also super easy to work on.

axmea? · 07-06-2015, 10:03 PM

Sorry for all your troubles. I'm with Trips on this. Keep her.

Trips · 07-06-2015, 10:05 PM

I've seen one of those new fiats in a 5-10 mph front crash and the front was done.

Im pretty sure you get what you're paying for in this case.

ShutokuZ · 07-06-2015, 10:08 PM

Fiat = soda can on wheels.....

DEpointfive0 · 07-06-2015, 10:11 PM

Eric

Have a drink

Z-Girl 12 · 07-06-2015, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Zbrah

Fiats are for phags. Got it? Get the Abarth and you're upgraded to super phag

freakin hilarious

Brendan · 07-06-2015, 10:28 PM

Good luck. I'm a big fan of the 500 Abarth. I've yet to drive one but they sound ridiculously good for a 1.4l turbo and the car punches above its weight. I'd be happy to hear your impressions after driving one. It would definitely be an interesting transition.

Montez · 07-06-2015, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Shotta

Instead of the Abarth I would look at a Mini Cooper S. My wife has one and its as much fun, if not more so to drive then the 370z.

Talk about unreliable, the Cooper S sure fits that bill! My co worker had an '11 that had more issues than the law allows, it was totaled in Oct 2014. She said she doe not miss it a bit, she replaced it with a 2014 Honda Accord 6spd V6 coupe that she now loves.

Z370Z011 · 07-06-2015, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Eric

Have a drink

I'll take some of that crazy *** tequila you once offered me. Gave me whiplash lol.

BRM3D1NA · 07-06-2015, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shotta

Instead of the Abarth I would look at a Mini Cooper S. My wife has one and its as much fun, if not more so to drive then the 370z. Its also super easy to work on.

I loved my Mini Cooper S 2010. I never had any problems with it and it was a lot of fun to drive...especially filling the gas tank you save a lot, but then again I only owned mine for about a year until I wanted something more and got the Z but I have nothing bad to say about the Mini Cooper S. BMW has a good warranty.

To OP
Stick with the Z and it will take you far though.. just think, now that you got past all the BS which most don't even experience in your position, you should be trouble free for a long time...right?

Shotta · 07-06-2015, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Montez

Talk about unreliable, the Cooper S sure fits that bill! My co worker had an '11 that had more issues than the law allows, it was totaled in Oct 2014. She said she doe not miss it a bit, she replaced it with a 2014 Honda Accord 6spd V6 coupe that she now loves.

Yeah, Ive heard that the newer ones are not as good as the 2002-2006. We've got a 2006 and we haven't had any major issues with it other than BMW just replaced the rear hatch for free because I saw some rust on the seam and they have a 12 year rust warranty.

Duc_Z09 · 07-06-2015, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ShutokuZ

The brake light upon acceleration is more than likely just low brake fluid. Even if it doesn't appear to be low, it can trigger when the fluid shifts when you accelerate.

Low brake fluid usually = time to change brake pads. As the pads wear the fluid level in the master cylinder drops... most people just keep topping it off until it comes time to install a nice set of thick, new pads. Then they press the caliper pistons in during install and wonder why brake fluid spews out all over the engine bay.

ShutokuZ · 07-06-2015, 11:47 PM

^
True! In my case it was just low fluid though, as it happened at 5k. I am at 14k now with zero fluid drop and have 7mm left F/B.

The BlueMax · 07-07-2015, 12:59 AM

How many miles do you have on your car.

07-06-2015, 09:52 PM	#17 (permalink)
Shotta Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Niagara Posts: 316 Drives: 2010 370z black M6 Rep Power: 13	Instead of the Abarth I would look at a Mini Cooper S. My wife has one and its as much fun, if not more so to drive then the 370z. Its also super easy to work on. BRM3D1NA likes this. __________________ 6MT - designed for perfectionists 7AT - designed for enthusiasts

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axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,236 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Sorry for all your troubles. I'm with Trips on this. Keep her. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

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Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	I've seen one of those new fiats in a 5-10 mph front crash and the front was done. Im pretty sure you get what you're paying for in this case. __________________

07-06-2015, 10:11 PM	#21 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	Eric Have a drink __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

07-07-2015, 12:59 AM	#30 (permalink)
The BlueMax Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville Posts: 337 Drives: 09 370/97 T/A 01 ZRX Rep Power: 25	How many miles do you have on your car. __________________ The Blue Max

07-06-2015, 10:08 PM	#20 (permalink)
ShutokuZ Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 512 Drives: 2013 PW 6MT Sport Rep Power: 14	Fiat = soda can on wheels.....

07-06-2015, 10:28 PM	#23 (permalink)
Brendan Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 642 Drives: Poor man's Porsche Rep Power: 542	Good luck. I'm a big fan of the 500 Abarth. I've yet to drive one but they sound ridiculously good for a 1.4l turbo and the car punches above its weight. I'd be happy to hear your impressions after driving one. It would definitely be an interesting transition.

07-06-2015, 11:47 PM	#29 (permalink)
ShutokuZ Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 512 Drives: 2013 PW 6MT Sport Rep Power: 14	^ True! In my case it was just low fluid though, as it happened at 5k. I am at 14k now with zero fluid drop and have 7mm left F/B.

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