My first car that eventually lead me to the 370Z.... what was your first?

FricFrac · 12-10-2009, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LETSGOEERS06

my first "car" was a Jeep Wrangler Laredo (89) w/ AC (actually rare'r than you would think)

89 wrangler -> 95 Wrangler sahara -> 03 eclipse gts -> 95 Blazer ->
-> 01 Grand Cherokee -> 05 Grand Cherokee -> 06 Grand Cherokee, and a 07 SRT8 but that one was only mine for a month

Lol - I've got a '99 Jeep Cheroke Larado 4.0L straigt six (I think I've got a thing for the straight six... ) for my winter beater - with a turbo muffler! Whoot whoot

gumpy · 12-11-2009, 02:00 AM

Mine was a 06 VW Polo GTI, not sure if the US gets this car.

It had a lovely 20 valve 4 cylinder 1.8L turbo engine from the audi's. I miss the low down torque the small turbo's gave, as well as the rediculous level of fuel efficiency and the ease of parking the thing... =)

Trips · 12-11-2009, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

First car, a '57 MGA in 1966 for $125. First Z, a 260 bought new in 1974 for $5000

My first Z was a 74 260 back in 84, I paid $2000, I also hated the Original Carbs! tossed those out and used the 71 carbs, and in 86, I found my 70.

mdbrich · 12-11-2009, 05:21 AM

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sinceday1 · 12-11-2009, 10:19 AM

1. 1997 Ford Probe GT
2. 2004 Nissan Murano SE
3. 2007 Audi A4 3.2
4. 2009 Nissan 370z

370z is the best yet!

After having experienced Nissan, had to go back. Once you go Nissan, You never go back.

370Zsteve · 12-11-2009, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ConchZ2

This might be of interest to all the former RX-7 owners.
A camouflaged Roadster-bodied prototype has been spotted on the test track and two experimental models of the 16X rotary engine are being tested at the moment. The 16X rotary engine is of particular interest, it’s said to produce around 270ps and be 20% more economical on fuel thanks to direct injection and rapid combustion technology. Capacity is increased over the 13B coming in at 800cc x2 and will remain naturally aspirated. HA are quick to add that the 16X will certainly change the perception of the rotary engine as a gas guzzler to one that can produce high power and be light on fuel. Power will be transmitted through a world-first manually adjustable twin-clutch SMG. A dial on the center console will allow the driver to select various modes and while in “Auto” it will engage with precisely the right amount of pressure according to normal driving RPMs. If the RPM exceeds the amount designated for that particular mode, the clutch will automatically increase pressure to compensate. In “Sports” mode greater pressure is applied in the same way but without the reduced drivability that comes with a heavier clutch.
The 2012 RX-9’s chassis is said to be a totally new design and will focus on maximum weight saving which will also dictate the use of resin and aluminum panels for the body. Weight is expected to be around 1200kg and only slightly heavier than the current model Roadster. HA say that according to their source, out of all the designs for the new RX-9 that have appeared in various magazines the one pictured below is closest to what the RX-9 should look like.
0 to 60 should be 4.5 or lower.

Mazda RX-7?????? < ???? < ???? | ??? Car News - ?? ??????

it would be such a cool car except for that stupid Mazda smiley face grille

370Zsteve · 12-11-2009, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by John Bradley

I bought a new RX-7 GSL-SE in 1985, I loved that car too

The GSL-SE was a hot car!

Trips · 12-11-2009, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ConchZ2

This might be of interest to all the former RX-7 owners.
A camouflaged Roadster-bodied prototype has been spotted on the test track and two experimental models of the 16X rotary engine are being tested at the moment. The 16X rotary engine is of particular interest, it’s said to produce around 270ps and be 20% more economical on fuel thanks to direct injection and rapid combustion technology. Capacity is increased over the 13B coming in at 800cc x2 and will remain naturally aspirated. HA are quick to add that the 16X will certainly change the perception of the rotary engine as a gas guzzler to one that can produce high power and be light on fuel. Power will be transmitted through a world-first manually adjustable twin-clutch SMG. A dial on the center console will allow the driver to select various modes and while in “Auto” it will engage with precisely the right amount of pressure according to normal driving RPMs. If the RPM exceeds the amount designated for that particular mode, the clutch will automatically increase pressure to compensate. In “Sports” mode greater pressure is applied in the same way but without the reduced drivability that comes with a heavier clutch.
The 2012 RX-9’s chassis is said to be a totally new design and will focus on maximum weight saving which will also dictate the use of resin and aluminum panels for the body. Weight is expected to be around 1200kg and only slightly heavier than the current model Roadster. HA say that according to their source, out of all the designs for the new RX-9 that have appeared in various magazines the one pictured below is closest to what the RX-9 should look like.
0 to 60 should be 4.5 or lower.

Mazda RX-7?????? < ???? < ???? | ??? Car News - ?? ??????

What is the Name of this thread!???

Lug · 12-11-2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

What is the Name of this thread!???

Apparently it's "Rag on people who post interesting cars" going by your post.

Trips · 12-11-2009, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Lug

Apparently it's "Rag on people who post interesting cars" going by your post.

I see, I missed his earlier post, and missed the connection! thanks for pointing that out Lug.

LETSGOEERS06 · 12-11-2009, 01:14 PM

All my jeeps besided the 3 newest ones were Inline 6's that engine in bulletproof... you could beat that thing up like no other and it would just keep going.

LETSGOEERS06 · 12-11-2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by vipor

almost as many as i've had lol

you love your jeep/dodge cars huh lol

Well when i was 16 my parents and I went looking for cars I wanted a sports car... they thought I would kill myself in my moms z28 so I got a jeep and fell in love with them... after my eclipse and the wranglers I miss a Manual so much and where I live its unpractical to get a rwd car unless you have a 4x4 for the ICE/SNOW up and down these mountains.

Montez · 12-11-2009, 09:24 PM

Had nothing but the Nissan family, love them.

Past: 87 Max SE (mom had 83 280zx, brother 86 Max SE both got me hooked), 89 Max SE (stolen), 91 300 Zx, 95 Max SE (totalled), 97 Maxima SE, 03 350Z (Lemon lemon traded for 03 Max SE)

Current: 09 370Z base with sports pkg
03 Max SE
05 G35s Sport (wifes)

Lug · 12-12-2009, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

I see, I missed his earlier post, and missed the connection! thanks for pointing that out Lug.

I live to serve.

feelzpwr91 · 12-12-2009, 01:29 AM

Mine was an S15...still one of my dream cars

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LETSGOEERS06 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Morgantown,WV Age: 40 Posts: 116 Drives: 06 Jeep GC Overland Rep Power: 16	All my jeeps besided the 3 newest ones were Inline 6's that engine in bulletproof... you could beat that thing up like no other and it would just keep going. __________________ 2006 Grand Cherokee Overland Whats the worst thing about loosing to a 5000lb SUV Having to tell your friends what just handed you your a$$ - SRT8

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Montez Track Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Manhattan Beach, Ca Posts: 604 Drives: 16 LEX GS,09 Z,03Max Rep Power: 17	Had nothing but the Nissan family, love them. Past: 87 Max SE (mom had 83 280zx, brother 86 Max SE both got me hooked), 89 Max SE (stolen), 91 300 Zx, 95 Max SE (totalled), 97 Maxima SE, 03 350Z (Lemon lemon traded for 03 Max SE) Current: 09 370Z base with sports pkg 03 Max SE 05 G35s Sport (wifes) Last edited by Montez; 12-11-2009 at 09:28 PM.

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feelzpwr91 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: RVA Posts: 311 Drives: 09 Black370z T M6 Rep Power: 197	Mine was an S15...still one of my dream cars __________________ Rather be driving my Z

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