Missing my Nismo

DynamicT · 11-28-2015, 03:01 AM

Jcasti the question is are you going to miss the stang's powerplant when you step into the Z and "fire up" a 2 litre turbo?

b15 · 11-28-2015, 08:45 AM

The driving dynamics is one of the reasons I still have my Z. Yes it could use a little more power compared to these giant domestic v8s, but ill be damned if I dont have a smile on my face everytime I drive it. The only car I want right now as a replacement is the Cayman.

Spooler · 11-28-2015, 12:17 PM

Only thing of Ford I would consider is the GT350R. But no A/C and Radio sucks.

Driving a brick on wheels suxs....

zaimer · 11-28-2015, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Lukcas61

Why would you get the "concept" Q60 when you could just wait for the new iteration of the Z? The new Z would probably have the turbo V6. I like that the Z doesn't have all the luxuries the Infiniti brand has because then I would be distracted too much.

Yeah, I know..kind of in a tough spot

. Two of the biggest reasons that I traded the Z in for the Q60 was AWD and the idea that I wouldn't have to buy another winter beater. I was trying to be somewhat "sensible" by investing in only one car. I still have my winter beater but it will probably need replacing in the near future. Another is my driveway is too steep so I can't even park a Z in my own garage. I was a little surprised that the Q60 had enough clearance. (I have the sport package so the front bumper sits la little lower)

Spy shots of the Q60 just came out a few days ago..not quite sure how I feel about the car yet

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Lukcas61 · 11-28-2015, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by zaimer

Yeah, I know..kind of in a tough spot

. Two of the biggest reasons that I traded the Z in for the Q60 was AWD and the idea that I wouldn't have to buy another winter beater. I was trying to be somewhat "sensible" by investing in only one car. I still have my winter beater but it will probably need replacing in the near future. Another is my driveway is too steep so I can't even park a Z in my own garage. I was a little surprised that the Q60 had enough clearance. (I have the sport package so the front bumper sits la little lower)

Spy shots of the Q60 just came out a few days ago..not quite sure how I feel about the car yet

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The lines on the new Q60 actually looks quite good for me. Living in California is great owning the Z since I don't have to get a winter beater and I can drive it year round.

DynamicT · 11-28-2015, 02:46 PM

The 370 is pretty much identical to the G37 under the skin and people drive those all year round?

Lukcas61 · 11-28-2015, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DynamicT

The 370 is pretty much identical to the G37 under the skin and people drive those all year round?

Well, most people that live in areas that get heavy snow will put their Z in storage and get a second car to drive in the snow. They are identical but drive differently. To me anyways.

Duc_Z09 · 11-28-2015, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DynamicT

The 370 is pretty much identical to the G37 under the skin and people drive those all year round?

Yes and no. The G is heavier, slightly less powerful, has back seats, downgraded suspension, narrower wheels, and downgraded brakes. I think it comes with all-season tires too, but I could be wrong; I never cared enough about 4-door cars to find out.

Silva91 · 11-29-2015, 12:25 PM

So it's the Suspension that makes you miss the nismo, or? I've been considering a new 5.0

I guess the question is more along the lines of- will aftermarket parts make it a better-overall car, or are u talking in a sence of (feelings)

TriNismo · 11-29-2015, 12:53 PM

Imo there're too many Mustangs on the road.. even though I love the new redesign. I get compliments all the time with my 14 Nismo. One lady asked me if its a new sports car, I said No it's a Z and it's been out since '09. She was shocked lol. Even little kids in my neighborhood give me thumbs up when I drive through. At the end of the day, don't we all want to be noticed? That's why we buy sports cars right? It's not to lug around groceries and doing errands

Edit: Unless you need a sports car with back seats that is..

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Lukcas61 · 11-29-2015, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Silva91

So it's the Suspension that makes you miss the nismo, or? I've been considering a new 5.0

I guess the question is more along the lines of- will aftermarket parts make it a better-overall car, or are u talking in a sence of (feelings)

I considered the new mustang as well but it's not just the suspension that makes the Z car a Z...its everything about it. You can tackle corners and winding mountain roads out of the factory in a Z which you really can't in a mustang. Plus, you get more notice driving in the streets in a Z than in a mustang cause I mean let's face it everyone has seen a mustang.

Out of the factory the Z is great money spent for what you get for it.

Silva91 · 11-29-2015, 07:34 PM

Disregard

HapaZ · 11-30-2015, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Lukcas61

Yeah, horsepower might be there but if you like turning a boat in the corners at 20 miles an hour the mustang is great. That's why I ***king love my Z. I've had her for about 6 months now as a daily driver and I drive her 150+ miles a day and not everyday do I not get in my car and tell her I love her and snuggle into her seat. Just the other day I took a curve on the sierra highway going at 80 miles an hour and I just could not get the grin outta my face.

And the reliability is incredible to me for such a sports car. I was planning on getting the new revamped mustang but once I test drove the Z I just fell in love.

Were you driving up hwy 50 by any chance?

Inspector71 · 12-03-2015, 03:44 PM

I know the feeling. I was angry with my 09' to the 3 csc failures, sold it, bought a 2010 Challenger RT and felt like I was driving a cross between a sofa and an RV. Way too big for me. I am not anti-Mopar, I have a 68 Barracuda and other goodies but I really missed a sports car: small, light, 2 door, 2 seats. I had the Challenger for 11 months and finally traded it on a 15' Z. I'm all smiles.

NZNoob · 12-03-2015, 10:41 PM

Glad to see this thread. I am saving up for a 16 Nismo right now and have been looking at the 5.0 or the new SS. I have gone back to the Ford dealer a few times thinking am I going to pay the same for a Z thats an old platform and less power but I am pretty sold on the Nismo.

I just sold my older Camaro SS and wanted a sports car again so thats why I wanna get the Z even if its long in the tooth to some extent. I have the same feelings on the new SS and 5.0 they have all this power but are not true drivers cars. More of a muscle car that handles good but doesnt have that feedback we want from a sports car.

11-28-2015, 12:17 PM	#18 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,792 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	Only thing of Ford I would consider is the GT350R. But no A/C and Radio sucks. Driving a brick on wheels suxs.... Last edited by Spooler; 11-28-2015 at 12:20 PM.

11-29-2015, 12:53 PM	#25 (permalink)
TriNismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 333 Drives: 2014 370z Nismo Rep Power: 505	Missing my Nismo Imo there're too many Mustangs on the road.. even though I love the new redesign. I get compliments all the time with my 14 Nismo. One lady asked me if its a new sports car, I said No it's a Z and it's been out since '09. She was shocked lol. Even little kids in my neighborhood give me thumbs up when I drive through. At the end of the day, don't we all want to be noticed? That's why we buy sports cars right? It's not to lug around groceries and doing errands Edit: Unless you need a sports car with back seats that is.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk JC-Nismo likes this. Last edited by TriNismo; 11-29-2015 at 01:01 PM.

11-29-2015, 07:34 PM	#27 (permalink)
Silva91 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: South Fl Posts: 97 Drives: '11 Sport/Touring Rep Power: 11	Disregard Last edited by Silva91; 12-01-2015 at 01:04 PM.

12-03-2015, 03:44 PM	#29 (permalink)
Inspector71 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lee's Summit Missouri Posts: 337 Drives: 2015 Pearl White Z Rep Power: 16	Jcasti07 I know the feeling. I was angry with my 09' to the 3 csc failures, sold it, bought a 2010 Challenger RT and felt like I was driving a cross between a sofa and an RV. Way too big for me. I am not anti-Mopar, I have a 68 Barracuda and other goodies but I really missed a sports car: small, light, 2 door, 2 seats. I had the Challenger for 11 months and finally traded it on a 15' Z. I'm all smiles.

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11-28-2015, 03:01 AM	#16 (permalink)
DynamicT Base Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: London, England Posts: 9 Drives: 2014 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 10	Jcasti the question is are you going to miss the stang's powerplant when you step into the Z and "fire up" a 2 litre turbo?

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b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36571	The driving dynamics is one of the reasons I still have my Z. Yes it could use a little more power compared to these giant domestic v8s, but ill be damned if I dont have a smile on my face everytime I drive it. The only car I want right now as a replacement is the Cayman.

11-28-2015, 02:46 PM	#21 (permalink)
DynamicT Base Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: London, England Posts: 9 Drives: 2014 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 10	The 370 is pretty much identical to the G37 under the skin and people drive those all year round?

11-29-2015, 12:25 PM	#24 (permalink)
Silva91 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: South Fl Posts: 97 Drives: '11 Sport/Touring Rep Power: 11	So it's the Suspension that makes you miss the nismo, or? I've been considering a new 5.0 I guess the question is more along the lines of- will aftermarket parts make it a better-overall car, or are u talking in a sence of (feelings)

12-03-2015, 10:41 PM	#30 (permalink)
NZNoob Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: OK Posts: 26 Drives: M3 SS Rep Power: 10	Glad to see this thread. I am saving up for a 16 Nismo right now and have been looking at the 5.0 or the new SS. I have gone back to the Ford dealer a few times thinking am I going to pay the same for a Z thats an old platform and less power but I am pretty sold on the Nismo. I just sold my older Camaro SS and wanted a sports car again so thats why I wanna get the Z even if its long in the tooth to some extent. I have the same feelings on the new SS and 5.0 they have all this power but are not true drivers cars. More of a muscle car that handles good but doesnt have that feedback we want from a sports car.