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There are only about 5 to 10 cars still on the road today that have the history
of the Z. Most of us can name them. And the Z still has the WOW factor after all these years. |
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Hey guys, I never got around to updating you on test driving the Z again. I did so a couple of weeks ago and got a chance to take the Z on the expressway. That experience totally killed my chances of getting the Z. It was just way too loud for my liking. It really pissed me off, if there wasn't so much cabin noise I was going to buy that sucker, no doubt.
The following weekend I went and test drove a G37. It was quieter but it was boring to drive and didn't excite me like the Z does. At WOT I knew I was accelerating fast but I felt like, I don't know, I guess like I was going up in an elevator. I had no emotional "wow" reaction whatsoever. Anyway long story short I got an offer for a new 335is with DCT at $500 below invoice and 0.9% APR for 5 years. That's an offer I cannot pass up! :excited: I just want to say thanks everyone for your input, thoughts and comments. You were all extremely helpful. Too bad the Z didn't work out for me. After driving one I will always respect that car and I still love its looks. :tiphat: |
Enjoy the 335is. You can still wave at us.:tiphat:
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You could have got the Z and put sound insulation in it.
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I read about the DIY sound insulating when I was researching the Z. You would need to do the trunk and the floor. Others say you really need to do the doors too and you cannot do the entire firewall unless you take apart the dash. I don't like the idea of tearing apart a new car to make it how it should have come from factory. You would also need to change the tires to quieter ones. New tires that are not shitty are probably around $1.2k? Too much time, effort and drama. The cabin noise has been a widely criticized issue that Nissan should have addressed long ago and hasn't in its third year of production.
If you're listening Nissan, you lost a sale. And, I'm sure I'm not the only one who's had to pass on the new Z for this very reason either. I was so going to get this car if it just wasn't so noisy. For shame. :shakes head: |
'Grats on the new Bimmer! It's a great car, and that new "is" model is one I haven't had the pleasure to drive around with (time to get some of my other Bimmer fan buddies on the upgrade bandwagon). DCT... *drool*
But I'd miss a stick. The GT-R almost seems like it wouldn't be as fun without a proper manual. Of course, until I press the accelerator pedal... |
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