why did you buy the Z

CC_370z · 08-26-2011, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

'Cuz the salesman told me that it was a chick magnet.

He lied.

FromG2Z · 08-27-2011, 12:14 AM

Well for me it was a combo of things. Was looking for something to replace my g35 coupe which I loved. Almost got a 5.0 stang, but then wife and i saw my white z at the dealer lot one day and decided on that coupe versus the bc roadster. Also, this might sound funny/cheesy, but u know that commercial for Nissan? The one with the guy stretching out his z to become a maxima?

Well believe it or not, that commercial helped seal the deal. That z just looked hawwwwt.

cc370z · 08-27-2011, 01:03 AM

Had a 350z and loved it. I feel the 370z has EVERYTHING the 350z was missing. So I had to get one. And Two years later....still very happy.

bleufiend · 08-27-2011, 06:40 AM

Few reasons I ended up in my z
1. I've owned 5 nissans this making my 6th, all were great cars and I miss each in there own way, 01 altima, 05 specV, 05 350Z, 89 240sx, 95 240sx.
2. When I traded out of my 350 it was into a 06 sti, fast car no doubt but it sucked gas and was really numb compared to the z as far as steering, I then traded out of that into a 01 BMW M3. Better steering feel and gas mileage but the car started developing issues within a year and even me being a BMW tech working for a dealership I couldn't see investing the money in the car. As old as it was. So then within a weeks time my fiancee and I traded out of both our cars. She has a 2011 mini and I got my 370z used with 5k miles on it for 25k out the door.

Didn't realize how much I missed driving a Z, that and out of all these cars the Z is the one I catch most people looking at when I drive by

GaleForce · 08-27-2011, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

Wanted a 350Z for probably close to 5 yrs. Initially saw the 370Z and was not sure, but then fell in love, became a sick obsession.

Loved all Z cars and the 370 seemed to capture the lines of the Datsun again...

The fact that my Z can turn heads more when a GT3 is right next to me is a testament to the Z heritage...

ˆˆˆThis sums it up exactly for me.

I have always wanted to own a "Z" car. I really liked the old Datsun's, 300zx, and I was going to buy a 350z until I saw pictures of the 370z. I loved how it gave me flash backs of the old Datsun's, I finally pulled the trigger yesterday and now I have a 370z sitting the third bay of my garage.

Red__Zed · 08-27-2011, 09:47 AM

It was the closest thing on the market to a new s2k, and they fixed most of the stuff I hated about the 350.

9Zs_Ed · 08-27-2011, 10:36 AM

I got rid of my 350 because of hip arthritis and the increasing associated difficulty of getting in and out of that vehicle.

Back in January, I got a new hip and in March, I got a new Z.

onzedge · 08-27-2011, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 9Zs_Ed

I got rid of my 350 because of hip arthritis and the increasing associated difficulty of getting in and out of that vehicle.

Back in January, I got a new hip and in March, I got a new Z.

Hip mod? Is it Stillen? Berk? Amuse?

(Sorry, I couldn't help myself).

Welcome back.

gurneyeagle · 08-27-2011, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 9Zs_Ed

I got rid of my 350 because of hip arthritis and the increasing associated difficulty of getting in and out of that vehicle.

Back in January, I got a new hip and in March, I got a new Z.

That's got to be the ultimate Z mod!

Welcome back.

9Zs_Ed · 08-27-2011, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

That's got to be the ultimate Z mod!

Welcome back.

Happy to be here!!!

sonic370 · 08-27-2011, 09:08 PM

Lets see:
Drop dead sexy good looks.(car never fails to turn heads)
I love the attention except from the cops.
Handles as good as any or better in its class.
Not the fastest but most will agree it is considered damn fast enough.even
without mods.

it is dependable i'm at 27,000 and nothing but a bad gas cap and oil changes.

and to me the most important reason is i never get tired of pushing in that
little starter button. that never gets old.......

wilsonp · 08-29-2011, 01:45 AM

I have to agree having 90% of the convenience featured of the loaner Acura's I drove (once for a month!) in a sports car is very appealing.

JDs370Z · 08-30-2011, 11:02 PM

Happy to say I just got my Z 2 weeks ago. Had a 2004 M3, and to echo what others have said, the maintenance was getting to be too much. When I was younger I lusted after a 260, then a 280, raced/beat the cr@p out of a 91 SE-R for a few years and learned to respect the reliability of Nissan. Almost bought a base 370Z 2 years ago and now I have Black 370 Z with the Sport Package and it encompasses the best of every car I've ever owned.

For the price, you can't find another car with the exotic looks and performance to match. I'm so happy!

GaleForce · 08-31-2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JDs370Z

For the price, you can't find another car with the exotic looks and performance to match. I'm so happy!

I know what your saying. I get all tingley in my pants when I look out in my garage and see that beauty waiting for me. 370z = dead sexy!

red6spd · 08-31-2011, 12:30 PM

Bang for the buck, So Sexy, and I'm a long time Z fan.

08-27-2011, 12:14 AM	#47 (permalink)
FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 18	Well for me it was a combo of things. Was looking for something to replace my g35 coupe which I loved. Almost got a 5.0 stang, but then wife and i saw my white z at the dealer lot one day and decided on that coupe versus the bc roadster. Also, this might sound funny/cheesy, but u know that commercial for Nissan? The one with the guy stretching out his z to become a maxima? Well believe it or not, that commercial helped seal the deal. That z just looked hawwwwt. __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra

08-27-2011, 06:40 AM	#49 (permalink)
bleufiend Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 200 Drives: 370z MB Spt/Tour 6sp Rep Power: 14	Few reasons I ended up in my z 1. I've owned 5 nissans this making my 6th, all were great cars and I miss each in there own way, 01 altima, 05 specV, 05 350Z, 89 240sx, 95 240sx. 2. When I traded out of my 350 it was into a 06 sti, fast car no doubt but it sucked gas and was really numb compared to the z as far as steering, I then traded out of that into a 01 BMW M3. Better steering feel and gas mileage but the car started developing issues within a year and even me being a BMW tech working for a dealership I couldn't see investing the money in the car. As old as it was. So then within a weeks time my fiancee and I traded out of both our cars. She has a 2011 mini and I got my 370z used with 5k miles on it for 25k out the door. Didn't realize how much I missed driving a Z, that and out of all these cars the Z is the one I catch most people looking at when I drive by __________________ Z34 owner formerly Z33. OZOC FTW.

08-29-2011, 01:45 AM	#57 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 17	I have to agree having 90% of the convenience featured of the loaner Acura's I drove (once for a month!) in a sports car is very appealing. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

08-31-2011, 12:30 PM	#60 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	Bang for the buck, So Sexy, and I'm a long time Z fan. __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

08-27-2011, 01:03 AM	#48 (permalink)
cc370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 467 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 15	Had a 350z and loved it. I feel the 370z has EVERYTHING the 350z was missing. So I had to get one. And Two years later....still very happy.

08-27-2011, 09:47 AM	#51 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	It was the closest thing on the market to a new s2k, and they fixed most of the stuff I hated about the 350.

08-27-2011, 10:36 AM	#52 (permalink)
9Zs_Ed Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ormond Beach, Florida Posts: 108 Drives: 10 Rdstr Trng Spt 6M Rep Power: 14	I got rid of my 350 because of hip arthritis and the increasing associated difficulty of getting in and out of that vehicle. Back in January, I got a new hip and in March, I got a new Z.

08-27-2011, 09:08 PM	#56 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	Lets see: Drop dead sexy good looks.(car never fails to turn heads) I love the attention except from the cops. Handles as good as any or better in its class. Not the fastest but most will agree it is considered damn fast enough.even without mods. it is dependable i'm at 27,000 and nothing but a bad gas cap and oil changes. and to me the most important reason is i never get tired of pushing in that little starter button. that never gets old.......

08-30-2011, 11:02 PM	#58 (permalink)
JDs370Z Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 12 Drives: 370 Z with Sport pkg Rep Power: 15	Happy to say I just got my Z 2 weeks ago. Had a 2004 M3, and to echo what others have said, the maintenance was getting to be too much. When I was younger I lusted after a 260, then a 280, raced/beat the cr@p out of a 91 SE-R for a few years and learned to respect the reliability of Nissan. Almost bought a base 370Z 2 years ago and now I have Black 370 Z with the Sport Package and it encompasses the best of every car I've ever owned. For the price, you can't find another car with the exotic looks and performance to match. I'm so happy!