I hate to say it guys...

TypeOne

but I'm thinking of trading my Z in.

I've had the car about a month and I have already been thinking about what else is out there. I'm not going to take anything away from the Z, I love the way it drives, I love how it sounds and it is such a sexy looking car...

BUT

DAMN it's small. I knew what I was getting myself into, but I totally under estimated the size when living with it on a day to day basis. I'm not a small guy, 6'3" 235lbs and it's kind of annoying getting in and out of the car, you can't put anything in it and it doesn't have back seats.

Again... I totally knew and accepted this when I bought the car, but I guess you'll always want what you can't have... right?

Is it just me? Is it buyers remorse? Am I crazy?

To make matters worse, I'm looking at an 09 STi to replace it with which is what was next in line before I bought this car.

I don't know what to do...!

wheee!

Wow... I can honestly say I have no clue how you feel. I love my Z more every day....

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zmyride

Would you feel regretful if it were a Porsche 911? because its even smaller than a 370Z. And I haven't heard a single owner complain that the 911 is too small.

TypeOne

I've got no interest at all in owning a Porsche 911.

SVTNate

No, it's not. It's more difficult to get in and out of, but it has a back seat (useless for humans but it holds stuff) and more shoulder room. Doing shopping is easier in the 911 than the Z, although getting golf clubs in/out of the Z is much easier than putting them in the back seat of the 911 or the passenger seat and having to cover everything in towels to avoid slamming a driver head against the passenger side glass (or having it fall over on you while driving) Visibility in the 911 is also very good for a sports car, better than the Z for sure.

I think the XTerra is a good complement to the Z. Pick up a used one and keep that for hauling stuff. My dad has an '07 4x4 Off Road and I borrow it when I need to take my bicycle somewhere and for other occasional shopping trips. You can hold a lot in an XTerra when the rear seats are folded down, and that's very easy to do with just four pull straps.

The Z is my daily driver. I carry a briefcase and a laptop computer, and look at the Z as something to drive when I have to wear a suit, or play golf, and can't take the motorcycle.

Mt Tam I am

I'm 6'3" and 180 lbs. The car fits me fine. When buying a car: If my head hits the ceiling it is too small for me. 6'3" is a far cry from 6'5" in a sports car though.
Re: Space. Yesterday I stood a boxed rifle in the front using the head rest to hold it in place, and 7 bags of groceries.

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Jordo!

Yup.

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FL 4Motion

OP, any chance you can swing picking up a beater for a daily w/more room? maybe an old pickup or suv perhaps? Then you could keep the Z and have the best of both worlds.

Three7D

I'm gonna grab a 4runner I think? Need something that'll carry the dog and make through the snow on ski trips!

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SeeyaBud86

I'm 6'4" 200lbs and sometimes I have problems getting out, but only when people park right next to me out in the boonies for absolutely no reason what so ever. I have debated trading it in for an Evo or STI just for the four doors, however, the Z is a true sports car. Sure its harsh, small, and impractical, but at the end of the day it still gets my adrenaline going taking corners with VDC off. Evos and STIs are great because of the AWD, but the Z just has that "surprise" factor. I've had an AWD car, 2007 Audi S4, it was fun but not anything compared to the Z. Only do it if you need the room! Just my

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FL 4Motion

what about an Xterra? New or used, I'm pretty sure you can get them cheaper and we love our Off Road X to death. (honestly, I love it as much as the Z). Our pup loves the X as well, got the slobber on the inside of the windows to prove it.


Oh, and to the OP, as someone else stated, dude, you are gonna take a beating on your trade in on the Z, that money lost could probably go a long way toward a reliable older dd...food for thought.

EazyD

Treadmill?

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TypeOne

How many of you use this as your only car? And my weight, doesn't necessarily mean fat...

Jjaden

I'm 6'5 and around 215lbs, I use the 370z as my daily driver, heck I even throw winter tires on it during the cold season up here in Canada and drive it year round.

I feel it has a pretty good sized trunk, and I am very comfortable in the car. Having said that, everyone has different needs, but the 370z meets mine perfectly.

jaycz

"Is it just me? Is it buyers remorse? Am I crazy?"



Yep, that be it.