Love/Hate Relationship with the 370
 

Let me preface what I'm about to say by stating that I love this car, the way it drives, looks, and feels is amazing. However, I'm really starting to hate some things about it too. I bought my magnetic black Z in September and so far I have about 5 chips in various areas, quite a few micro-scratches in the paint, a couple of tiny marks on the wheels, and a scratch in the plastic in the bumper. Now mind you, I only have a shade over 2000 miles on my car and I've had the leather bra on it since day 1. I also take meticulous car of my car, so it's not a neglect issue.

Everyone warned me not to buy a black car and I did anyway, so I guess it's partially my fault. I just didn't think it would be THIS bad. Sorry for ranting, I just really needed to vent because I'm honestly so frustrated that I'm thinking about selling the car.

that happens to every car man don't worry about it i care a lot about my cars too thats why i didn't get black again but it will be fine just drive the car like its supposed to be driven and don't get so frustrated

Yep, happens to everyone. Just enjoy the car, you're the only one who knows about it's imperfections. Everyone else probably admires your car. The car is in good hands based on your comments, you have to accept these things happen.

P.S. My last Z was black and it was a pain...but nothing looks better than a clean black Z on the road.

I had to debate long and hard about whether I wanted a 370z now or in 4 months.

the catch? Now would mean it has to be black, in 4 months it could be PG. man that was the worse 4 months ever but totally worth it when it arrived ;) . I love the black color but there's a reason why I didnt go with it ;)

anybody that did, I applaud you for taking up on that task!

I had a black Mustang GT that I traded in for my Z and it was a bear to keep clean. But Black is still my favorite color so if you can do the upkeep it's worth keeping. Don't sell.

nothing beats a properly detailed black car... but, i definitely don't want to be the one properly detailing it every day!

i luv everything about my 370z (less factory base HU) except for the side mirrors. which ill fix later.

Move to the country...:tup:

and hit a cow instead of a car?

Let me help you out man, im pretty sure this process will make you fall in love once again.:
Z-18 ClayBar: Zaino Store
Miva Merchant: Fatal Error
ZFX Flash Cure Accelerator Additive: Zaino Store
Z-5 PRO Show Car Polish for Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches: Zaino Store
Z-2 PRO Show Car Polish for Clear Coated Car Finishes: Zaino Store
Z-7 Show Car Wash: Zaino Store
Z-6 Ultra Clean Gloss Enhancer Spray: Zaino Store

I hate the stock head unit as well. Looking for a decent DVD/NAV headunit.

yah, i went with pioneer DVD on mine and added a rearview camera. works great. :)

:tup: They are softer....

yep my 350 was black and i think black is the best color for a sports car. its gorgeous when clean from 15 feet away. Get up close and all you see is chips and nicks and "spider webs" and imperfections. Like others have said its a car and its going to have blemishes no matter how much you take care of it. they just show up so much more on black.

hence why I went with white on the 370!

I had a black GT too and needless to say it looked great but ill never have black again