For those of you who have gotten rid of your 370Z

Red__Zed · 10-11-2011, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue370tt

THIS IS NOT ACCURATE!

Many people who sell their cars didn't put enough time into why they're buying it! Spur of the moment or getting caught up in the looks, however nice contributes to impluse buys. According to someone stats I read on here. The majority of 370Z owners where mustang guys! Whatever the reason many don't really have deep rooted love for the Z car in the first place.

THIS IS ALSO NOT ACCURATE

I had my 2009 touring sport for 2 years. I added a GTM TT stage 2 and many other mods. I came from a 2006 Z51 Corvette and before that a 2003 350Z and before that a 911.

I am currently shopping for a 2012 GTR and will eventually buy one. I have NEVER owned a Mustang, an EVO, or an STI.....AND NEVER WILL! Dont know where Tong is coming from BUT most of us go UP from the Z.....not down!

I don't think that we have very many ex-mustang guys here. Only mustang I had previously was an 89 fox, and that was less about being a mustang and more about being a purpose built drag car.

I don't think it's a lack of time when looking at the car...it's just the car not holding up the way I expected...coupled with the aftermarket not fully developing. I think a lot of other people have moved for similar reasons.

Saying the current EVO, STI, or Mustang is a step down is a pretty curious statement...worst case they're lateral moves.

Kingbaby · 10-11-2011, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I don't think that we have very many ex-mustang guys here. Only mustang I had previously was an 89 fox, and that was less about being a mustang and more about being a purpose built drag car.

He was quoting a statement I made...I could of swore I read it somewhere in a discussion here...disregard that misguided statment.

Whatever the case maybe, most didn't know what they were getting into...

Pharmacist · 10-12-2011, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Saying the current EVO, STI, or Mustang is a step down is a pretty curious statement...worst case they're lateral moves.

Depends on what the objective is. If it is getting into a flashy good looking classy sports car, then it's a big downgrade. Mustangs are ugly and about as common as Camrys. Evo and Sti are just a lancer and an impreza with a turbo. If the desire is more practicality, the Evo and STi are big upgrades. Mustang not so much. Yeah it has a pair of useless back seats and a slightly larger trunk. That's about it.

If the objective is straight line performance, Evo and STI are a minor upgrade. They do have the advantage of AWD. Of course, super sticky aftermarket tires on the Z will easily bridge the gap. The Mustang will be a big upgrade in that regard.

If it's about handling and track performance, the Evo and STI are lateral moves. They post laptimes usually about the same as the Z. The Mustang would be a downgrade. They have a heavier and less well balanced chassis than the Z, not to mention prehistoric suspension. Turbocharge the Z and you will have the same power and straightline performance as the Mustang, while retaining a ligher, more nimble, and better balanced chassis with the potential for further adjusting and fine tuning the suspension for improving handling. Let's be honest, there isn't much you can adjust on that solid lump of metal in the back of a Mustang

Red__Zed · 10-12-2011, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

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If it's about handling and track performance, the Evo and STI are lateral moves. They post laptimes usually about the same as the Z. The Mustang would be a downgrade. They have a heavier and less well balanced chassis than the Z, not to mention prehistoric suspension. Turbocharge the Z and you will have the same power and straightline performance as the Mustang, while retaining a ligher, more nimble, and better balanced chassis with the potential for further adjusting and fine tuning the suspension for improving handling. Let's be honest, there isn't much you can adjust on that solid lump of metal in the back of a Mustang

I agree with most of this post early on... I have said many time that the z is by far the best looking car in it's price range. If your goal is to be seen in a flashy car, it is tough to beat.

This last paragraph is so full of

I don't even know what to do with it. I guess if your idea of "better balance" is "understeer at all costs", then yes...the z is better balanced.

Edit: nevermind. You're the guy who can't seem to grasp the point of a factory-built racecar, and complaining because it's not twin-turbo....I'll leave this one to someone else.

Jeffblue · 10-10-2011, 02:53 PM

i sold my 370z because i bought a 300zx TT. I really love that car and put way more time and money into it and the end result was faster and more fun than my 370z, at least for me.. Then i was left with 2 2 seater cars and needed something with a back seat, and figured as long as i was being practical, AWD too, so i bought a 335xi coupe. i'm happy with my stable now.

m4a1mustang · 10-10-2011, 02:54 PM

I had mine for 18 months. By self-imposed martial law inside my brain I am not allowed to own a car for more than 18 months. *twitch*

XwChriswX · 10-10-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I had mine for 18 months. By self-imposed martial law inside my brain I am not allowed to own a car for more than 18 months. *twitch*

What's coming after the 5.0 then...

m4a1mustang · 10-10-2011, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I had mine for 18 months. By self-imposed martial law inside my brain I am not allowed to own a car for more than 18 months. *twitch*

But really, I owned the car for 18 months and had a lot of fun with it. I had a 2009 so mine had a few things that irked me like the ECU whine and low rpm hesitation. I've always liked Mustangs so when the new 5.0 came out I really started paying attention to them again.

I managed to go about 6 months or so resisting any and all temptation to go and test drive one, until one Saturday no one decided to show up to our then-weekly 370Z meet. Bored, I decided to drive on over to the Ford dealership and test drove a 5.0 with the Brembo brake package. Two weeks later I had a deal worked out with our very own Lou Fusz and that got me into the car I'm driving right now.

So why did I switch? I had the Z for a while and felt like I had a lot of fun with it and wanted to try something different. Aside from some quirks with the Z it wasn't that I wasn't happy with the Z anymore, it was that I was satisfied with my experience and felt it was a good time to switch cars.

Alternate reasoning: Why did I switch? Because no one showed up to the Z meet!

shadoquad · 10-10-2011, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Alternate reasoning: Why did I switch? Because no one showed up to the Z meet!

Your attendance record has been sterling lately.

m4a1mustang · 10-10-2011, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Your attendance record has been sterling lately.

"stfu denial"

shadoquad · 10-10-2011, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

"stfu denial"

b1adesofcha0s · 10-10-2011, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Your attendance record has been sterling lately.

I still have my Z and will keep it for a few more years. I will sell it as soon as I can afford to upgrade to a GT-R

Kingbaby · 10-10-2011, 02:59 PM

I didn't buy my nismo for packing more than two people in it.
I didn't buy my nismo to drive it through snow.
I didn't buy my nismo in hopes it will get faster all by itself.

however!

I did make plans/sacrifices to continue to own it.

Many people who sell their cars didn't put enough time into why they're buying it! Spur of the moment or getting caught up in the looks, however nice contributes to impluse buys. According to someone stats I read on here. The majority of 370Z owners where mustang guys! Whatever the reason many don't really have deep rooted love for the Z car in the first place.

Jeffblue · 10-10-2011, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Kingbaby

I didn't buy my nismo for packing more than two people in it.
I didn't buy my nismo to drive it through snow.
I didn't buy my nismo in hopes it will get faster all by itself.

however!

I did make plans/sacrifices to continue to own it.

Many people who sell their cars didn't put enough time into why they're buying it! Spur of the moment or getting caught up in the looks, however nice contributes to impluse buys. According to someone stats I read on here. The majority of 370Z owners where mustang guys! Whatever the reason many don't really have deep rooted love for the Z car in the first place.

I didn't buy my nismo for packing more than two people in it.
I didn't buy my nismo to drive it through snow.
I didn't buy my nismo in hopes it will get faster all by itself.

I did make plans/sacrifices to continue to own it.

it wasn't really not planning ahead. if i had to have one car out of the 3 (335, 300zx, 370z) the 370z was probably the most practical all around for a fun car. the 370z is more reliable than the 300zx(which i wouldd never DD) and its more fun than the 335 all around. However, the 300zx (The way mine is) does fun way better with t tops and 450whp, and the 335 does pracitcal way better with awd and back seats, plus it has similar power and more torque. so no need to compromise.

That being said, i'm glad you enjoy your 350z. Nothing better than buying/owning a car for a long time and it continuing to make you happy.

m4a1mustang · 10-10-2011, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

That being said, i'm glad you enjoy your 350z. Nothing better than buying/owning a car for a long time and it continuing to make you happy.

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Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 37 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 38	i sold my 370z because i bought a 300zx TT. I really love that car and put way more time and money into it and the end result was faster and more fun than my 370z, at least for me.. Then i was left with 2 2 seater cars and needed something with a back seat, and figured as long as i was being practical, AWD too, so i bought a 335xi coupe. i'm happy with my stable now.