Keeping car perfect?

ZYGOTE · 03-02-2010, 08:48 PM

Hey guys I've been a long time lurker here and just joined. My main reason for coming here is because I'm extremely OCD with my cars (as I'm sure most ofyou are). My problem is it's always hard for me to cope with not being able to keep my car perfect. I bought a my 370 about 5 months ago and no matter how careful I am, it seems like something always happens. Problem is, because I'm so OCD I always want to try and fix said problem no matter how big or small.

So I ask, how do you fellow OCD'ers cope with not being able to keep your cars perfect?

z370z · 03-02-2010, 08:52 PM

buy a new one every 2 or 3 years! lol

PapoZalsa · 03-02-2010, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by z370z

buy a new one every 2 or 3 years! lol

That would be every year!

BTW, I tried to keep my car as perfect as a I can. Nobody pays for my car except me, so I don't care what anybody might say.

theDreamer · 03-02-2010, 08:53 PM

Depends on what it is.
Rock chips in the paint I have learned to deal with, I will respray the front bumper or buy a new front bumper if a nice kit comes out. Dirt, just wash it often, other things I solve if I can find the problem.

Xan · 03-02-2010, 08:56 PM

Wrap the car in vinyl as soon as you get it...

spearfish25 · 03-02-2010, 09:16 PM

Either you plan to keep the car in a show room or you plan to drive it. Seeing that anyone buying a 370 is in the latter category, wear and tear is a fact of life. As you have the car longer, the little chips, dings, etc will have less impact. That's not to say that I don't cringe any time I notice a new rock chip on the bumper. However, I don't freak out that my new car is blemished. Hell, it's a year old (for me) now and I'm using it. Frankly, I'd much rather have a car with some signs of wear but have had the opportunity to drive the tires off it rather than have a perfect car that I've barely sat in.

Montez · 03-03-2010, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

Either you plan to keep the car in a show room or you plan to drive it. Seeing that anyone buying a 370 is in the latter category, wear and tear is a fact of life. As you have the car longer, the little chips, dings, etc will have less impact. That's not to say that I don't cringe any time I notice a new rock chip on the bumper. However, I don't freak out that my new car is blemished. Hell, it's a year old (for me) now and I'm using it. Frankly, I'd much rather have a car with some signs of wear but have had the opportunity to drive the tires off it rather than have a perfect car that I've barely sat in.

Exactly!

370zdub · 03-02-2010, 09:24 PM

I'm OCD too and it sucks. Mainly I have just learned to deal with any problem that arrises the best I can...

OldGuy · 03-02-2010, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ZYGOTE

Hey guys I've been a long time lurker here and just joined. My main reason for coming here is because I'm extremely OCD with my cars (as I'm sure most ofyou are). My problem is it's always hard for me to cope with not being able to keep my car perfect. I bought a my 370 about 5 months ago and no matter how careful I am, it seems like something always happens. Problem is, because I'm so OCD I always want to try and fix said problem no matter how big or small.

So I ask, how do you fellow OCD'ers cope with not being able to keep your cars perfect?

I keep my Z in our warm, dry garage and only drive her in perfectly clear weather and on clean roads not in the city. I never parallel park her, I have a full clear bra on her and a body man on call. It also helps that I'm able to have an Altima coupe as my real car. In 3 months have put 200 miles on the 370 Z. Hope you are more sane than I am! Welcome to eccentrics (not so) anonymous here!
Having said that, it's really gratifying to take my sparkling red Z cruising around on those lovely summer evenings and enjoy the admiring looks and complements she gets from everyone!

355890 · 03-04-2010, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by OldGuy

In 3 months have put 200 miles on the 370 Z.

Ah ! got one of the those longer than normal driveways I see.

6spd · 03-02-2010, 09:33 PM

take a picture of it brand new, thats the only way it will stay perfect to you. You can garage it for 10 years and just stare at it if you want, but it'll deteriorate anyway whether it is used or not, just the nature of modern cars. You paid good money for this kind of car, drive it. A car is made for driving, a photograph is made for staring at.

370zdub · 03-02-2010, 09:36 PM

^Just like that photo of bridget. Good thing to stare at

6spd · 03-03-2010, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 370zdub

^Just like that photo of bridget. Good thing to stare at

hell to the yeah

SlikNik · 03-03-2010, 09:51 AM

I would say my #1 answer would be Don't buy a black one. I had a 350 in black and kept it flawless but it was tough. I hated anything getting on the finish.
I now have a Platinum Graphite and I can't tell you how much I love this color and how easy it is to keep it looking showroom condition.

kannibul · 03-03-2010, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SlikNik

I would say my #1 answer would be Don't buy a black one. I had a 350 in black and kept it flawless but it was tough. I hated anything getting on the finish.
I now have a Platinum Graphite and I can't tell you how much I love this color and how easy it is to keep it looking showroom condition.

PG was my first choice. Same with a 6MT.

Dealer didn't have either with touring+sport, black interior, all options except nav...and they said they'd get one for me for list.

I took the lesser price, which is what I got. I'm still quite happy with it- but PG is the color I'd rather have just because it HAS to be easy to maintain.

Just whatever you do end up being able to see, it'll be harder to fix....

03-02-2010, 08:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZYGOTE Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NE Posts: 80 Drives: 09 6MT SP Rep Power: 16	Keeping car perfect? Hey guys I've been a long time lurker here and just joined. My main reason for coming here is because I'm extremely OCD with my cars (as I'm sure most ofyou are). My problem is it's always hard for me to cope with not being able to keep my car perfect. I bought a my 370 about 5 months ago and no matter how careful I am, it seems like something always happens. Problem is, because I'm so OCD I always want to try and fix said problem no matter how big or small. So I ask, how do you fellow OCD'ers cope with not being able to keep your cars perfect?

03-02-2010, 08:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	Depends on what it is. Rock chips in the paint I have learned to deal with, I will respray the front bumper or buy a new front bumper if a nice kit comes out. Dirt, just wash it often, other things I solve if I can find the problem. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

03-02-2010, 09:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1857	Either you plan to keep the car in a show room or you plan to drive it. Seeing that anyone buying a 370 is in the latter category, wear and tear is a fact of life. As you have the car longer, the little chips, dings, etc will have less impact. That's not to say that I don't cringe any time I notice a new rock chip on the bumper. However, I don't freak out that my new car is blemished. Hell, it's a year old (for me) now and I'm using it. Frankly, I'd much rather have a car with some signs of wear but have had the opportunity to drive the tires off it rather than have a perfect car that I've barely sat in. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

03-02-2010, 09:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
370zdub Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UT Posts: 628 Drives: 09 370z 6mt,10 Ford Rep Power: 17	I'm OCD too and it sucks. Mainly I have just learned to deal with any problem that arrises the best I can... __________________ 2010 Ford 6.4L Power Stroke Diesel: 588whp/1082wtrq 2007 Dodge 6.7L Cummins Diesel: 788whp/1405wtrq, runs 12's @ 7400lbs, Still miss my 370z!

03-02-2010, 09:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	take a picture of it brand new, thats the only way it will stay perfect to you. You can garage it for 10 years and just stare at it if you want, but it'll deteriorate anyway whether it is used or not, just the nature of modern cars. You paid good money for this kind of car, drive it. A car is made for driving, a photograph is made for staring at. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

03-02-2010, 08:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
z370z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Niagara Posts: 222 Drives: 09 370z 6M SPT/NAV Rep Power: 16	buy a new one every 2 or 3 years! lol

03-02-2010, 08:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 25	Wrap the car in vinyl as soon as you get it...

03-02-2010, 09:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
370zdub Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UT Posts: 628 Drives: 09 370z 6mt,10 Ford Rep Power: 17	^Just like that photo of bridget. Good thing to stare at __________________ 2010 Ford 6.4L Power Stroke Diesel: 588whp/1082wtrq 2007 Dodge 6.7L Cummins Diesel: 788whp/1405wtrq, runs 12's @ 7400lbs, Still miss my 370z!

03-03-2010, 09:51 AM	#14 (permalink)
SlikNik Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 294 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51 Rep Power: 18	I would say my #1 answer would be Don't buy a black one. I had a 350 in black and kept it flawless but it was tough. I hated anything getting on the finish. I now have a Platinum Graphite and I can't tell you how much I love this color and how easy it is to keep it looking showroom condition. __________________ Enjoy my Audio Install Videos. http://www.the370z.com/audio-video/1...ll-videos.html

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