why did you buy the Z

LakeShow · 09-09-2011, 12:59 AM

I want to buy the Z, but I cannot find a good damn deal. Getting ripped off at every dealer.

Skeeterbop · 09-09-2011, 02:00 AM

I honestly never considered the Z until the 370 came out. I absolutely can't get past the styling of the 350. It looked like the back end was longer than needed. I like the 240-280Z models but not so much the 300. When I saw the first Car and Driver review of it (oddly they didn't comment on oil or brake issues lol) I knew I wanted it for my next car. So when I found out I was deploying last year I decided now was the time to get it. I went to the dealership before I deployed so i could take it for a test drive. What a blast! It reminded me of how my mr-2 felt. I also think i made the salesman crap his pants driving down a nice windy road lol! While deployed I started emailing dealers trying to find exactly what I wanted. Talk about tough, most would return my email with a Z that wasn't even close to what I wanted and all but 1 refused to talk price before I got home. I nailed it down before R&R so that once off the plane i went straight to the dealership and picked it up. I haven't looked back since and it's looks never get old and it is a blast to drive!

jazz · 09-12-2011, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

I want to buy the Z, but I cannot find a good damn deal. Getting ripped off at every dealer.

all kinds of good deals in canada...do some cross border shopping!

edub370 · 09-12-2011, 01:43 PM

in all honesty.... because i couldnt afford a low mileage cayman S

jazz · 09-12-2011, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by edub370

in all honesty.... because i couldnt afford a low mileage cayman S

well i hope you still love it!

i was in the market for a 911c4s but when it came down to it i went with the 370 due to the fact that i think i will have more fun in it.

edub370 · 09-12-2011, 02:14 PM

i do love it. and i love the fact that im still 40hp up on the cayman s out of the box!

Alchemy · 09-12-2011, 02:40 PM

I thought for a sec about a Cayman but for the price the Z made more sense. I was also super close to buying an Elise.

Teddy KGB · 09-12-2011, 03:09 PM

The 370 was a total impulse buy.

I was actually about to buy a used Tacoma and a new 2011 WRX together. While surfing fleabay one day I came across my Z. I'd always loved the Z cars and already owned a Maxima (which I can't seem to part with after 12 years). <-------I love that damn car. I felt the 40th Anniversary was one of the best looking coupes I'd seen in a long time and said, "Ahh...what the hell".

It's been a while since I just stood there and stared at a car. Honestly, I do it every time before and after I drive her. Money well spent IMHO.

FromG2Z · 09-12-2011, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Teddy KGB

The 370 was a total impulse buy.

I was actually about to buy a used Tacoma and a new 2011 WRX together. While surfing fleabay one day I came across my Z. I'd always loved the Z cars and already owned a Maxima (which I can't seem to part with after 12 years). <-------I love that damn car. I felt the 40th Anniversary was one of the best looking coupes I'd seen in a long time and said, "Ahh...what the hell".

It's been a while since I just stood there and stared at a car. Honestly, I do it every time before and after I drive her. Money well spent IMHO.

Funny... I thought I was the only one that did that. Every night too, before bed, as I lock doors, I do this.

RoshDawg · 09-12-2011, 07:14 PM

It was the closest thing to a cayman r!
I just wanted a n/a rwd and this was the purest sports car in that format in it's price range

Corona370z · 09-13-2011, 06:05 PM

I was drunk with my friends at the Hard Rock Casino in Biloxi, Ms and they had it on diplay and I told them i was going to own that car. A few months later on Halloween, I got it.

birdmanx1 · 09-13-2011, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Corona370z

I was drunk with my friends at the Hard Rock Casino in Biloxi, Ms and they had it on diplay and I told them i was going to own that car. A few months later on Halloween, I got it.

Even drunk, you knew THE car was made for you

09-09-2011, 02:00 AM	#107 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	I honestly never considered the Z until the 370 came out. I absolutely can't get past the styling of the 350. It looked like the back end was longer than needed. I like the 240-280Z models but not so much the 300. When I saw the first Car and Driver review of it (oddly they didn't comment on oil or brake issues lol) I knew I wanted it for my next car. So when I found out I was deploying last year I decided now was the time to get it. I went to the dealership before I deployed so i could take it for a test drive. What a blast! It reminded me of how my mr-2 felt. I also think i made the salesman crap his pants driving down a nice windy road lol! While deployed I started emailing dealers trying to find exactly what I wanted. Talk about tough, most would return my email with a Z that wasn't even close to what I wanted and all but 1 refused to talk price before I got home. I nailed it down before R&R so that once off the plane i went straight to the dealership and picked it up. I haven't looked back since and it's looks never get old and it is a blast to drive! __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

09-12-2011, 01:43 PM	#109 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 20	in all honesty.... because i couldnt afford a low mileage cayman S __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

09-12-2011, 02:14 PM	#111 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 20	i do love it. and i love the fact that im still 40hp up on the cayman s out of the box! __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

09-12-2011, 02:40 PM	#112 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 44 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3524	I thought for a sec about a Cayman but for the price the Z made more sense. I was also super close to buying an Elise. __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

09-12-2011, 03:09 PM	#113 (permalink)
Teddy KGB Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 79 Drives: 40th Z, Tundra, CBR6 Rep Power: 14	The 370 was a total impulse buy. I was actually about to buy a used Tacoma and a new 2011 WRX together. While surfing fleabay one day I came across my Z. I'd always loved the Z cars and already owned a Maxima (which I can't seem to part with after 12 years). <-------I love that damn car. I felt the 40th Anniversary was one of the best looking coupes I'd seen in a long time and said, "Ahh...what the hell". It's been a while since I just stood there and stared at a car. Honestly, I do it every time before and after I drive her. Money well spent IMHO. Last edited by Teddy KGB; 09-12-2011 at 03:11 PM.

09-09-2011, 12:59 AM	#106 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	I want to buy the Z, but I cannot find a good damn deal. Getting ripped off at every dealer.

09-12-2011, 07:14 PM	#115 (permalink)
RoshDawg Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: NM / CA Posts: 981 Drives: '13 911 C2S Rep Power: 15	It was the closest thing to a cayman r! I just wanted a n/a rwd and this was the purest sports car in that format in it's price range __________________ \| EVO X MR \| '11 WRX STI \| 370Z SPRT \| 911 (991) C2S \|

09-13-2011, 06:05 PM	#116 (permalink)
Corona370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ewa Beach, HI Age: 36 Posts: 416 Drives: Naked on sunny days Rep Power: 15	I was drunk with my friends at the Hard Rock Casino in Biloxi, Ms and they had it on diplay and I told them i was going to own that car. A few months later on Halloween, I got it. __________________ Stillen Intake, ARK Exhaust. Hopefully in the near future: Tanabe GF210 Lowering Springs, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Motordyne M370 Intake Manifold.