Would you buy again?

Footloose301 · 11-04-2010, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonic370

i may buy again not sure. depends on what the new models look like in a couple of years. and how much more hp they get. i don't think they can improve on the auto much which is what i drive,but the mt needs a major upgrade...

all cars have issues and imho most but not all are 100% owner related....

but a stang or camaro noway... im to use to no back seat,no one ask for rides..... it will either be another z or (cover your eyes) a corvette low mileage c6..

Z06

ImportConvert · 11-04-2010, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Footloose301

Z06

Z06 owners like their cars more than 370Z owners, I can tell you that. Or rather, more of them are happy with their Z06's than 370Z owners are happy with their cars.

Seems the bad seats don't dissuade them. I myself am going to join the Z06 camp in a few months I think.

ChrisSlicks · 11-04-2010, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Z06 owners like their cars more than 370Z owners, I can tell you that. Or rather, more of them are happy with their Z06's than 370Z owners are happy with their cars.

Seems the bad seats don't dissuade them. I myself am going to join the Z06 camp in a few months I think.

The bad seats in the Corvette aren't a problem unless you are driving on track, but 99% of Corvette owners never take there car to a track so it isn't a huge concern for most.

The Z06 is a nice vehicle, I've driven a few on track. Even though I was intoxicated by the awesome power of the C6 Z06 I still liked the handling of the Z better. I even had a Z06 owner drive my car and he was quite surprised at how capable it was.

6MT · 11-04-2010, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Z06 owners like their cars more than 370Z owners, I can tell you that. Or rather, more of them are happy with their Z06's than 370Z owners are happy with their cars.

Hmmmmm......

m4a1mustang · 11-05-2010, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Z06 owners like their cars more than 370Z owners, I can tell you that. Or rather, more of them are happy with their Z06's than 370Z owners are happy with their cars.

Seems the bad seats don't dissuade them. I myself am going to join the Z06 camp in a few months I think.

I heard that mint chocolate chip buyers are happier than rocky road buyers.

shadoquad · 11-05-2010, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Z06 owners like their cars more than 370Z owners, I can tell you that.

All sweeping generalizations are universally true in all situations.

Seriously, did you even read this when you typed it?

Haven't you ever met a person who has a great car but doesn't appreciate it, or maybe someone else with a real beater who loves it like a dream car? I'm sure there are Z06 owners who want a better car (faster, more prestigious, whatever), even though it's already a fantastic car. And I know there are 370z owners who treat it as their dream car.

Come on, man.

kenchan · 11-05-2010, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I myself am going to join the Z06 camp in a few months I think.

why wait?

chuckd05 · 11-05-2010, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonic370

i may buy again not sure. depends on what the new models look like in a couple of years. and how much more hp they get. i don't think they can improve on the auto much which is what i drive,but the mt needs a major upgrade...

Transmission war continues.

There's absolutely nothing wrong with the 6m.

Quickest Na z is 6m mine is 12.9 in a 6 m. The tranny Is perfectly fine! Not notchy or loud, I drive a 2008 gt mustang. That tranny is bad ours is a thousand times smoother.

m4a1mustang · 11-05-2010, 11:41 AM

Come on, man! haha. nice.

wilsonp · 11-05-2010, 09:53 PM

They have a cake option with one taker...

Brazilbro · 11-05-2010, 11:52 PM

I'd put the check towards a GT-R. I'm just waiting till the 2012's come out then I'll pick up an 09 for 50k

ImportConvert · 11-06-2010, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brazilbro

I'd put the check towards a GT-R. I'm just waiting till the 2012's come out then I'll pick up an 09 for 50k

I like the GT-R's, and would do the same if not for the transmission. I was thinking about doing just this until I read about the long-term test car that one of the mags had. Their only complaint was that the transmission had become slightly balky...but not bad, really not bad.

Something like that. Either way, for the cost of that transmission, ANY! problem is scary. Besides, you can bet you will have no warranty as pretty much everyone is bound to turn VDC off sooner or later.

Red__Zed · 11-06-2010, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I like the GT-R's, and would do the same if not for the transmission. I was thinking about doing just this until I read about the long-term test car that one of the mags had. Their only complaint was that the transmission had become slightly balky...but not bad, really not bad.

Something like that. Either way, for the cost of that transmission, ANY! problem is scary. Besides, you can bet you will have no warranty as pretty much everyone is bound to turn VDC off sooner or later.

seriously. With the trans issues, I'm surprised people still want to buy GTRs at all.

Ghost · 11-06-2010, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I like the GT-R's, and would do the same if not for the transmission. I was thinking about doing just this until I read about the long-term test car that one of the mags had. Their only complaint was that the transmission had become slightly balky...but not bad, really not bad.

Something like that. Either way, for the cost of that transmission, ANY! problem is scary. Besides, you can bet you will have no warranty as pretty much everyone is bound to turn VDC off sooner or later.

While I agree with your point about any issue on the trans is scary, for it will cost you an arm and a leg; however, I do not agree with you suggesting GTR's trans is fragile. I personally know few guys who beat the living crap out of their GTR and they've been very reliable cars.

At the same time, maintenance on GTRs in 4 times the cost of 370s.
This is what turns me off. The maintenance costs and any person waiting for the GTR prices to drop so they can afford one will have a very unpleasant surprise waiting for them. Trans + both diff fluid flush will run you $2000. Brakes $4000 +
Tires $1600 + and these cars eat tires because of their weight.
Oil changes are $135 cheapest.
on and on

So once again, anyone waiting for GTR prices to drop, don't overlook the maintenance costs.

And if something breaks engine component/trans, repairs will be in $10,000s

spearfish25 · 11-06-2010, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghost

While I agree with your point about any issue on the trans is scary, for it will cost you an arm and a leg; however, I do not agree with you suggesting GTR's trans is fragile. I personally know few guys who beat the living crap out of their GTR and they've been very reliable cars.

At the same time, maintenance on GTRs in 4 times the cost of 370s.
This is what turns me off. The maintenance costs and any person waiting for the GTR prices to drop so they can afford one will have a very unpleasant surprise waiting for them. Trans + both diff fluid flush will run you $2000. Brakes $4000 +
Tires $1600 + and these cars eat tires because of their weight.
Oil changes are $135 cheapest.
on and on

So once again, anyone waiting for GTR prices to drop, don't overlook the maintenance costs.

And if something breaks engine component/trans, repairs will be in $10,000s

People just need to learn how to do stuff on their own. All those things are very easy to service with some jack stands and a basic set of tools.

View Poll Results: Would you buy again?
Yes.	120	60.61%
No.	20	10.10%
I don't know, undecided	37	18.69%
Cake!	21	10.61%
Voters: 198. You may not vote on this poll

11-05-2010, 11:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Come on, man! haha. nice. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

11-05-2010, 09:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 17	They have a cake option with one taker... __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

11-05-2010, 11:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
Brazilbro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,131 Drives: Juke/240Z Rep Power: 849	I'd put the check towards a GT-R. I'm just waiting till the 2012's come out then I'll pick up an 09 for 50k __________________ Juke AWD/240Z SR20 08 Evo 10(Stage 2) SOLD Fastest Sport 6spd 370Z 11.8 @126.5SOLD

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode