New Owner
 

Just wanted to say hello. Based in Charlotte. Bought a 2017Z with 500 miles on it. Great car. I am a Porsche guy by heart - have owned 11 including a Twin Turbo X50 car. Recent divorce and finances pushed me in a different direction and needed a toy. Fell in love with the look and the price of the Z. Was considering a Cayman, but for the cost and HP, etc - the Z comes in just about the same but much much less costly.

Gunmetal Grey. now has 900 miles on it. Put on the AAM Resonated short tails and they are such a great sound. Not too much drone but does buzz with a lot of vibration in the back. Doesn't matter - they sound fantastic. The fitment sucks though. No offense to AAM, but this is an issue I have read about a lot and no matter how many spacers I use on one side to get it to drop, the other side is just so low. Played with it quite a bit but to no avail. If anyone has any tips, let me know. I would really like to have them tucked up as close to factory as possible (and at least even)...but one side is just so much lower than the other. Simple to install though. Took an hour and that was me taking my time. Instant noise. so great...but fitment sucks.

I look forward to being a part of this. I am 45 years old and to be honest - don't miss the Porsches because of the Z. I like that I have full warranty, a reliable car, great HP, superior looks and the ability to mod if necessary. If I ever get really back up on my feet - may consider doing the Supercharger or Turbos. But not really sure if it is necessary.

I have the base model - I may be one out of a thousand to say this, but I really do like just basics. I am not a navigation guy, don't care about a small spoiler, don't cars about red brakes, etc. I like the dark sinister look the car has from factory. I love the pick up. I love the old style (1980s anyone) interior, etc. I will probably leave her factory so if I ever decide to sell, someone else can put their stamp on it. I am a nut about keeping my cars clean, wash and detail constantly. I am the guy that wipes down every door jamb, gets into nooks and crannies on every wash, etc. Love having something that is just for me...

I do plan on getting a clear bra done as the dark color can show chips, but I am also extremely careful to not follow close to people and think about the roads I will be driving on before I drive on them. I am very OCD.

Being part of Porsches forums, it just always seems like someone is having an issue. I am excited that the warranty may not make those forum posts necessary for the next 5 years. The car is as new and perfect and I plan to keep it that way. I (at this point - this moment) have no intention to ever sell this car. Its affordable and fun and very easy to work on. I am in love!

Anyway - sorry for the ramble. I look forward to being part of the group. If any other Charlotte people out there...let me know. Would love to meet up and compare notes.

Take care everyone!

Congrats and welcome to the family!

welcome. I had 2 porsche's before, a 1985 1/2 944 and a 1988 911. great cars. I didn't own them very long tho. like you I feel like i'll own the z forever. I also keep my cars spotless. I bet most people with such nice cars do too. mine is also gunmetal. I understand about the "basics". that's how Porsches were. it was all about the driving. no frills necessary. good luck with your z.

Welcome!

One silver lining to the base model is you don't get the fake motor noises (that's a "feature" of the Bose audio system).

Welcome!

Welcome to the forum. Good luck.

My last one as I was leaving into this new chapter was also an 88 911. Fun car! I had an 89 944 Turbo as well with all the S upgrades from 88. Best car out of all of them. What a rush when the turbos kicked in. My 911 TT was just plain scary to drive. But beautiful to look at. The Z seems to have it all!

Thanks everyone!

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drove the 997.1 before getting the Z. I personally thought the 997.1's interior was dated and the shifter was terrible. Great engine and exhaust tone, but didn't think it worth the higher purchase price and maintenance cost (IMS & RMS potential issues, $1200 just to replace the plastic coolant expansion tank!!).

Congrats on the car! :hello: and I agree with you 100% the Z is an amazing car all around and you will love it more and more.

You have SOHO motorsports that can help you with the modding part when ready. They are in Charlotte. Welcome and have fun.

Congratulations and welcome, Luke. :tiphat:

Congrats! Welcome and have fun.


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I took mine to a local exhaust shop and they had to cut and re-weld the hanger arms to make the Short Tails even. It took them 30 mins and only cost me $20.

I did 3 IMS bearings over my 11 car ownership - two Boxster S and a 996 Cab. Still worried me in the back of my mind. Always something with those cars!

Sorry - I meant this to go under the person that wrote about the IMS - sort of looking like this reply is out in left field...lol

Funny story. My name is actually Todd. I have a 12 yr old son that is crazy about star wars. I had named one of my Porsches (Boxster S - seal grey - much like the z - with black wheels) Vader... My girlfriend doesn't like evil so when i got this I said what about Vader II and she said - no - Luke was the good guy. We will name it Luke. My son is pissed lol.

Sorry - meant this to go under the post that the person wrote welcome Luke!

Im gonna look into this...the taking it to the shop to see if they can cut and reweld on the short tails.

Welcome to the group!

Welcome
 

Welcome to the group, Todd! From a fellow 40-something year old. You will love your Z!

I moved to Charlotte 2 years ago from St Johns in Jacksonville. If you want straight line driving - jacksonville is the place to live! I like the hills and turns in charlotte though. But damn it gets cold here!

Welcome :hello:
I like you & many others were drawn to the Z for the cost to wow factor. It has a good balance of performance, was not too steep of a price of entry as new & you can actually work on it / mod it pretty easy without getting a stealership or other shop to involved. All while not lagging too far behind the next set of $10,000+ price of entry vehicles.

"Enjoy the Ride" ;)

Welcome!!!

Aloha & Congrats!

Mountains R fun
 

We are planning to move to NC this year, probably Hendersonville. I know it gets a little cold, but it's just too hot here in Florida. I've been here almost my whole life and I can't get use to 97 degrees with high humidity. No thanks. So the mountains are where we travel to several times a year, and I can't wait to take my Z on the twisty roads when we move.

Hendersonville is a nice place. Do check out Greenville as well. Beautiful downtown!

Its really nice here. yes it gets cold, but nothing like up north and for the most part - the weather is absolutely stunning. The roads - unreal.

Welcome to the 370Z forum

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How did your porsche experience compare to the Z? I'm considering both.

Completely different cars. I would say the Boxster S cars i had were the most similar. 3 of my cars were 911 one was twin turbo - 2 of my others were built in the 50s (356) so for comparison sake - lets say Boxster S. Small car, nice power, not a bad interior, but you know...has the Porsche badge. Even the newer ones at 80K plus have slightly better HP than the Z, the newer ones interiors are very nice...but again - it wears the Porsche badge.

For the Money and HP - Z wins in this category hands down. You can throw this car around and not worry about it. You can change the oil for 50 bucks vs 250 in a Porsche. The factor is more on the worry piece. Hard to leave a Porsche anywhere and feel good about it. Z - yeah, its a looker but most people wont mess with it.

911 to Z - zero comparison. 911 hands down, but if you sneeze wrong - its $500 to wipe it down.

Welcome and congrats on the purchase! The cost difference in maintenance and the car itself vs Cayman S also swayed me in the direction of the Z.

Welcome from just down the road in Shelby

Greetings from Mooresville (little north of you up 77) Soho is a great shop and the Carolina Z club is a great local group.

Welcome to the forum. While I am with you on keeping things simple I really do think the sports package is a steal. 245/275 rubber. vlsd, bigger brakes, and rev match for 6speed are easily worth the money.