Love

Luke370 · 03-28-2018, 09:27 AM

So i have had the Z now for a few months. Put 500 miles on it - just went over 1000 miles. Bought it with 500. Haven't had much time with it, just got married, travel a lot, etc. I am the one who wrote before that i have had enough Porsche's to last a life time. Got the Z to satisfy a toy itch but can no longer afford to play in Porsche world.

Initially - I fell in love with the car. Wow - it looks so good sitting there. Then, I fell sort of out of love with the car. Wasn't sure it was necessary, trying to rebuild my life after divorce, etc. Neither my EX nor my now current wife are into cars and I am. Makes it hard to have conversations because they don't understand. They don't see the need

Then I got to spend some seat time in the car again. Took it just this morning on an errand. Parked the car, started walking and turned around to look and BOOM. Fell back in love. What a pretty car. Very sinister color with the dark grey and black wheels. I feel like it is missing something. Maybe a black wrapped hood or a stripe or something. Just to set it apart. I guess in time I can figure that out. Would love to see your pics if you have done any graphics.

These cars are really cool. Not the fastest car i have ever driven, but when driving it - it is very manual, feels like a drivers car. I got to thinking about what this car will be in 10 years. 15 years, etc. It will be one of the last 330 HP, manual 2 seater sports cars you will be able to find (or so I think). That in itself lends me to even more love. Feels cool to be part of this. Its not a Porsche and i don't want that. I want something unique. This is really the best of all worlds. If anyone is reading this that doesn't have one of these cars yet - get one. Run, do not walk, and get one. It is worth every penny (and that penny stretches very far with this car).

Thanks for reading. I wish you all a wonderful, safe spring full of driving on twists and turns!

Todd

CRiZO · 03-28-2018, 10:11 AM

I agree, but sounds like you're really trying to sell yourself on being okay with it not being a Porsche lol.

Luke370 · 03-28-2018, 10:30 AM

yeah, after re reading it does come off that way. I do miss my P cars...but really do love this little car!

Nixin · 03-28-2018, 11:48 AM

I am certain that you will not miss being raked over the coals by Porsche service/parts department.

Luke370 · 03-28-2018, 12:04 PM

Amen!

alcheng · 03-28-2018, 01:55 PM

there's nothing like what the Z can offer on the market nowadays, nor in the future.

we have to cherish the Z

sx moneypit · 03-28-2018, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alcheng

there's nothing like what the Z can offer on the market nowadays, nor in the future.

we have to cherish the Z

Nixin · 03-28-2018, 03:06 PM

During my hours spent at the GIMS '18 (Geneva auto show) I had the opportunity to speak to many 'insiders' from various auto manufacturers. Most confirmed that they were all working on autonomous driving vehicles. YUK!!!

Magic Bus · 03-28-2018, 03:44 PM

Luke, Congrats & Aloha

Quicksilvers · 03-28-2018, 11:57 PM

Overall the Nissan 370Z is a very nice vehicle for what you will pay to purchase one. I think that Porsche vehicles are overrated and very expensive for what they offer in there vehicles. It would be no fun paying list price for Porsche parts at the parts department at the Porsche dealership and then when it comes time for general maintenance and repairs at the Porsche dealership service department bring lube with you.

Luke370 · 03-29-2018, 09:42 AM

porsche parts are ridiculous

AestheticCM1 · 03-29-2018, 10:17 AM

I've done the Porsche dance before. Their handling dynamics are clearly beyond that of the Z, and effortless at that, but I think that's the true charm of the Z: an analog GT couple that requires a skilled driver to rein in...and when you do, it's always grin inducing.

CRiZO · 03-29-2018, 12:55 PM

Drove a new 718 Boxster S yesterday, it is EXTREMELY similar feeling to driving the Z. Basically if you gave the Z 30 more HP and a nicer interior. A little punchier due to a turbo and the transmission is incredibly fast, but surprised me how similar it was.

But man do I miss turbo sounds. Hearing it behind me made me miss my MR2.

fungole · 04-03-2018, 04:39 PM

It is indeed one of the last sports car with a hydraulic rack, N/A v6, two seater and a 6MT.
Also, no driving modes, just traction control off.

I mean, p-car guys riot when they take off an analog option, and this thing has been quitely preserving these options for the past years.

Taking delivery of mine tonight, and cant be happier.

It is a niche car that people will miss when it's off the lot. Better get them while you can!

Arrvaxx · 04-03-2018, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luke370

So i have had the Z now for a few months. Put 500 miles on it - just went over 1000 miles. Bought it with 500. Haven't had much time with it, just got married, travel a lot, etc. I am the one who wrote before that i have had enough Porsche's to last a life time. Got the Z to satisfy a toy itch but can no longer afford to play in Porsche world.

Initially - I fell in love with the car. Wow - it looks so good sitting there. Then, I fell sort of out of love with the car. Wasn't sure it was necessary, trying to rebuild my life after divorce, etc. Neither my EX nor my now current wife are into cars and I am. Makes it hard to have conversations because they don't understand. They don't see the need

Then I got to spend some seat time in the car again. Took it just this morning on an errand. Parked the car, started walking and turned around to look and BOOM. Fell back in love. What a pretty car. Very sinister color with the dark grey and black wheels. I feel like it is missing something. Maybe a black wrapped hood or a stripe or something. Just to set it apart. I guess in time I can figure that out. Would love to see your pics if you have done any graphics.

These cars are really cool. Not the fastest car i have ever driven, but when driving it - it is very manual, feels like a drivers car. I got to thinking about what this car will be in 10 years. 15 years, etc. It will be one of the last 330 HP, manual 2 seater sports cars you will be able to find (or so I think). That in itself lends me to even more love. Feels cool to be part of this. Its not a Porsche and i don't want that. I want something unique. This is really the best of all worlds. If anyone is reading this that doesn't have one of these cars yet - get one. Run, do not walk, and get one. It is worth every penny (and that penny stretches very far with this car).

Thanks for reading. I wish you all a wonderful, safe spring full of driving on twists and turns!

Todd

Sounds like you found the sweet spot of the 370Z. Welcome.

03-28-2018, 09:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
Luke370 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Charlotte Posts: 25 Drives: 17 370z grey Rep Power: 8	Love So i have had the Z now for a few months. Put 500 miles on it - just went over 1000 miles. Bought it with 500. Haven't had much time with it, just got married, travel a lot, etc. I am the one who wrote before that i have had enough Porsche's to last a life time. Got the Z to satisfy a toy itch but can no longer afford to play in Porsche world. Initially - I fell in love with the car. Wow - it looks so good sitting there. Then, I fell sort of out of love with the car. Wasn't sure it was necessary, trying to rebuild my life after divorce, etc. Neither my EX nor my now current wife are into cars and I am. Makes it hard to have conversations because they don't understand. They don't see the need Then I got to spend some seat time in the car again. Took it just this morning on an errand. Parked the car, started walking and turned around to look and BOOM. Fell back in love. What a pretty car. Very sinister color with the dark grey and black wheels. I feel like it is missing something. Maybe a black wrapped hood or a stripe or something. Just to set it apart. I guess in time I can figure that out. Would love to see your pics if you have done any graphics. These cars are really cool. Not the fastest car i have ever driven, but when driving it - it is very manual, feels like a drivers car. I got to thinking about what this car will be in 10 years. 15 years, etc. It will be one of the last 330 HP, manual 2 seater sports cars you will be able to find (or so I think). That in itself lends me to even more love. Feels cool to be part of this. Its not a Porsche and i don't want that. I want something unique. This is really the best of all worlds. If anyone is reading this that doesn't have one of these cars yet - get one. Run, do not walk, and get one. It is worth every penny (and that penny stretches very far with this car). Thanks for reading. I wish you all a wonderful, safe spring full of driving on twists and turns! Todd The BlueMax, onzedge, alcheng and 11 others like this.

03-28-2018, 10:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
Luke370 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Charlotte Posts: 25 Drives: 17 370z grey Rep Power: 8	yeah, after re reading it does come off that way. I do miss my P cars...but really do love this little car! 370Z944 likes this.

03-28-2018, 11:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
Nixin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: GWN Posts: 3,488 Drives: Goodbye Z! Rep Power: 19833	I am certain that you will not miss being raked over the coals by Porsche service/parts department. Rusty, wanker, envisous and 2 others like this.

03-28-2018, 01:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,894 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418353	there's nothing like what the Z can offer on the market nowadays, nor in the future. we have to cherish the Z mishuko, Nixin, Jap**Vet* and 1 others like this.

03-28-2018, 03:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
Nixin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: GWN Posts: 3,488 Drives: Goodbye Z! Rep Power: 19833	During my hours spent at the GIMS '18 (Geneva auto show) I had the opportunity to speak to many 'insiders' from various auto manufacturers. Most confirmed that they were all working on autonomous driving vehicles. YUK!!! wideglideleon and Luke370 like this.

03-28-2018, 10:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
CRiZO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 672 Drives: in traffic Rep Power: 20699	I agree, but sounds like you're really trying to sell yourself on being okay with it not being a Porsche lol.

03-28-2018, 12:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
Luke370 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Charlotte Posts: 25 Drives: 17 370z grey Rep Power: 8	Amen!

03-28-2018, 03:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18754	Luke, Congrats & Aloha Luke370 likes this.

03-28-2018, 11:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,039 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25463	Overall the Nissan 370Z is a very nice vehicle for what you will pay to purchase one. I think that Porsche vehicles are overrated and very expensive for what they offer in there vehicles. It would be no fun paying list price for Porsche parts at the parts department at the Porsche dealership and then when it comes time for general maintenance and repairs at the Porsche dealership service department bring lube with you. StormWhite likes this.

03-29-2018, 09:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
Luke370 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Charlotte Posts: 25 Drives: 17 370z grey Rep Power: 8	porsche parts are ridiculous Larso1 likes this.

03-29-2018, 10:17 AM	#12 (permalink)
AestheticCM1 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 219 Drives: 2010 370z MT/ST/Navi Rep Power: 2868	I've done the Porsche dance before. Their handling dynamics are clearly beyond that of the Z, and effortless at that, but I think that's the true charm of the Z: an analog GT couple that requires a skilled driver to rein in...and when you do, it's always grin inducing. __________________ True sports-cars have two seats. I like my cars like my women, Asian imports.

03-29-2018, 12:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
CRiZO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 672 Drives: in traffic Rep Power: 20699	Drove a new 718 Boxster S yesterday, it is EXTREMELY similar feeling to driving the Z. Basically if you gave the Z 30 more HP and a nicer interior. A little punchier due to a turbo and the transmission is incredibly fast, but surprised me how similar it was. But man do I miss turbo sounds. Hearing it behind me made me miss my MR2. 370Z944 likes this.

04-03-2018, 04:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
fungole Base Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: MTL, QC Posts: 2 Drives: 18' 370Z MB 6MT Rep Power: 8	It is indeed one of the last sports car with a hydraulic rack, N/A v6, two seater and a 6MT. Also, no driving modes, just traction control off. I mean, p-car guys riot when they take off an analog option, and this thing has been quitely preserving these options for the past years. Taking delivery of mine tonight, and cant be happier. It is a niche car that people will miss when it's off the lot. Better get them while you can! AestheticCM1 likes this.

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