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

christian370z · 10-11-2011, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I guess with the Mustang I do get some more space and useless back seats. The biggest difference in terms of storage is the trunk. I prefer a trunk to a hatch because I like to separate luggage from the driving compartment, but that's just me.

While I love my Z a lot, I have to agree that I prefer a separate enclosed trunk. I initially was deciding between an E39 M5, the Z, and an STi but the Z was the most reliable, more driver focused, not as common, and most importantly was more of a driver's car.

bvl · 10-11-2011, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by eddieconfetti

im thinking about getting rid of my z for the convertible g. its not that i hate the 270. i love it. its just that im wanting more of a cruising car than a speeding car.

Its called a Z Roadster

The G is a large car...quite heavy too, pushing 4100 lbs. Have you driven one? I can't stand the pork myself. I wish the ZR was on a diet...more in the range of Corvette weight, but I live with it.

It amuses me how the industry has gone to 'it handles very well despite its weight' when referring to the over 4K club of sedans and such when in reality, all of these cars are over weight and would be more fun sub 3500 lbs.

- b

Red__Zed · 10-11-2011, 07:27 AM

I like how this thread has turned into "why do we think people have moved to other cars"

Lemers · 10-11-2011, 08:06 AM

I'm thinking of upgrading to a Shelby for multiple reasons

1. The lack of back seats is more of a hassle than I originally thought it would be
2. Oil temps here in El Paso
3. Fear of looking at the car wrong and voiding the warranty
4. Aftermarket support
5. Lag at launch
6. Nail polish for paint
7. To name a few

m4a1mustang · 10-11-2011, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I like how this thread has turned into "why do we think people have moved to other cars"

ProfessorDave · 10-11-2011, 09:10 AM

I'm thinkin' Lotus (that's sort of on topic, right?!?)

Jeffblue · 10-11-2011, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by eddieconfetti

im thinking about getting rid of my z for the convertible g. its not that i hate the 270. i love it. its just that im wanting more of a cruising car than a speeding car.

what about the 370z?

6MT · 10-11-2011, 10:37 AM

Nuthin like the hater threads

m4a1mustang · 10-11-2011, 10:38 AM

Hater thread?

Lemers · 10-11-2011, 11:27 AM

Nobody is hating. Just expressing their feelings.

shadoquad · 10-11-2011, 11:31 AM

I love my Z and plan to keep it a long time. But other people have other goals for car ownership, and there's nothing wrong in asking them why.

PapoZalsa · 10-11-2011, 01:46 PM

I had so many cars and tried my best to keep them but always something happens that I end up selling it and getting another car.

So I'm not sure if I'm going to keep my current Z for different reason like an overseas job, etc. I might upgrade to a different or next year model which has not change much including the Nismo, or wait for the next model Z. However I wil not be getting a domestic car!

I might even get an used GT-R, a new FT-86 Turbo or a new RX if my dreams ever come thru...but would like to stick with a Z.

semtex · 10-11-2011, 03:14 PM

I loved my Z but had to give it up because I got laid off, then a month later my wife decided she wanted a divorce, so I just couldn't afford it anymore. I was living in Georgia and eventually moved up to Canada to find work (you know the U.S. economy is seriously f*cked up when . . .). Once I got back on my feet, I decided to replace my Z with an STi due to the road conditions during winter here. I'd like to one day go back to having a two-seater sports car like the Z and just drive it during the snow-free months while keeping my STi as a winter beater. But I'm not quite there yet.

6MT · 10-11-2011, 03:23 PM

Yeah... there's not a lot of us original 2009 owners left.

shadoquad · 10-11-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

Yeah... there's not a lot of us original 2009 owners left.

Sure there are. No sense in getting down about it. Some people move on. Others enjoy the car.

10-11-2011, 08:06 AM	#34 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	I'm thinking of upgrading to a Shelby for multiple reasons 1. The lack of back seats is more of a hassle than I originally thought it would be 2. Oil temps here in El Paso 3. Fear of looking at the car wrong and voiding the warranty 4. Aftermarket support 5. Lag at launch 6. Nail polish for paint 7. To name a few __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

10-11-2011, 09:10 AM	#36 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 19	I'm thinkin' Lotus (that's sort of on topic, right?!?) __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

10-11-2011, 10:38 AM	#39 (permalink)
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10-11-2011, 11:27 AM	#40 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	Nobody is hating. Just expressing their feelings. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

10-11-2011, 11:31 AM	#41 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	I love my Z and plan to keep it a long time. But other people have other goals for car ownership, and there's nothing wrong in asking them why. Last edited by Trips; 10-12-2011 at 07:01 PM.

10-11-2011, 07:27 AM	#33 (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	I like how this thread has turned into "why do we think people have moved to other cars"

10-11-2011, 10:37 AM	#38 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	Nuthin like the hater threads

10-11-2011, 01:46 PM	#42 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	I had so many cars and tried my best to keep them but always something happens that I end up selling it and getting another car. So I'm not sure if I'm going to keep my current Z for different reason like an overseas job, etc. I might upgrade to a different or next year model which has not change much including the Nismo, or wait for the next model Z. However I wil not be getting a domestic car! I might even get an used GT-R, a new FT-86 Turbo or a new RX if my dreams ever come thru...but would like to stick with a Z. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

10-11-2011, 03:14 PM	#43 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	I loved my Z but had to give it up because I got laid off, then a month later my wife decided she wanted a divorce, so I just couldn't afford it anymore. I was living in Georgia and eventually moved up to Canada to find work (you know the U.S. economy is seriously f*cked up when . . .). Once I got back on my feet, I decided to replace my Z with an STi due to the road conditions during winter here. I'd like to one day go back to having a two-seater sports car like the Z and just drive it during the snow-free months while keeping my STi as a winter beater. But I'm not quite there yet. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

10-11-2011, 03:23 PM	#44 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	Yeah... there's not a lot of us original 2009 owners left.