Originally Posted by Matt It could just be you put *too* much thought into it. You said normally your decisions are more emotional based. Well, those decisions usually have emotional
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01-15-2010, 05:45 PM | #16 (permalink) | |
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01-15-2010, 08:58 PM | #17 (permalink) |
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Yeah, but at least you can sell the "bolt-ons" of ur car when you get rid off it.
As with the GF someone else will thank you for it!
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01-15-2010, 09:44 PM | #18 (permalink) |
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I feel for you Horseface. I was liking the car on the test drive. I loved the styling of it. I've wanted a roadster for a while, I have fond memories of my old '74 fiat 124 spider. But I haven't been able to drive it much because we've had a horrible cold spell here in central Texas. I've actually only driven it approximately 100 miles and I've had it for 3 weeks.
The first few times I did drive it, it seemed heavy -- it's got 600 pounds on my Mazda 3. I've also been nervous driving it ... The shift from 1 to 2 was awkward ... I'd have anxiety attacks at stoplights with any sort of incline even though my starts were always perfect with no roll back. The car just seemed big for a sports car -- especially for a roadster. I was starting to wonder if I had made a mistake. Even though performance was part of the reason I got it, I started to wonder whether I should have got an MX-5 or an S2000 or wait 6 months and get a boxster. But just the other night, I don't know what happened ... an epiphany or something ... but it just clicked for me. I was in my garage having a smoke and the car looked just right. I thought it was perfect. No more doubts, I just wanted to drive it. Unfortunately it's been raining like a madman since then and I haven't had a chance to take her out. My only concern now is how many CDs can I dump to the Nav's harddrive without driving the car before I drain the battery |
01-15-2010, 10:34 PM | #20 (permalink) |
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OP i completely feel you. I've fallen in love with every other car I've had. but not the one i just bought a year ago, an Evo X. maybe im growing up (25 now) but it isnt all about performance anymore, i need a complete package. so to make a long story short, i am trying desperately to sell my evo and get a 370z.
wanna trade?
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01-16-2010, 12:29 PM | #22 (permalink) | |
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The 370Z Roadster, to me, is misnamed. I suppose the true essence of "roadster" is here -- light (relatively speaking), seats two or less, open cockpit, can be raced with minimal modification -- but it feels more like a spyder, to me (though I see the two terms are interchangeable). A spyder has always seemed like a larger drop-top, curvier and more powerful, with bigger tires. That seems to fit this bill a bit more. Roadsters bring to mind MGs, Triumphs and Lotuses. Spyders make me think of Ferraris and the like. Plus, the ragtop on the Z has a low, "Speedster-like" profile that further pulls its styling away from the basic roadster look. In short, I think a more articulated expression of an open sports car was what I was after. I already had a very capable and fun roadster. I needed something more to love. That's why I love the Z, and have since admiring the first pictures that leaked out last year. To the OP -- try doing what I do -- a walk-around every evening when you get home. I have mine timed to the exact cutoff of the headlight delay. If, for some reason the function of the Z isn't getting you, the form will. These cars are so beautiful, it's difficult to fully appreciate them from the driver's seat alone.
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Thanks, Fellas.
I'm liking the car more and more. There is a definite bond happening and I think it's to do with weather. There has been a lot of rain in LA, and the 370z has taken me safely through it despite crazy LA drivers who often seem like they want to cause accidents. It's not quite the same feeling as hydroplaning on a busy freeway between semis in a roadster with the fat rain slamming the soft top, but I think successfully navigating adverse weather always brings you that little closer to your vehicle. At work, every time I go to the kitchen, I pass by a window and look out and admire it. I like the fangs. They anthropomorphize the car and give it character. The other day it hailed all over it while I looked out feeling really sorry for it. It looked pretty pissed. Hope that paintwork held up. I'm almost at the point where the car has 'melted away' and muscle memory has kicked in, finally breaking me remembering where everything was on my previous car.
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