Daily Driver: GTI or 370Z

Augustus · 02-17-2012, 10:41 AM

From one new Z owner to another, welcome! Remember to keep those revs below 4k for the first 1,200 miles.

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Originally Posted by alcheng

Now a 2nd Q, are you going to keep the civic as your Winter beater?

What, for when it's 50 out? I think he's from San Diego.

elmz · 02-17-2012, 11:13 AM

Congrats man!

alcheng · 02-17-2012, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Augustus

From one new Z owner to another, welcome! Remember to keep those revs below 4k for the first 1,200 miles.

What, for when it's 50 out? I think he's from San Diego.

arr.... my bad, thanks for reminding me

Mt Tam I am · 02-17-2012, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Telephone

My second offer was shot down last night. The 370Z is a bit of a stretch for me, but I thought 36K OTD was a reasonable for offer for a Base+Sport in 6spd (no options). Maybe not in California and maybe not for a 2012. Maybe I am being too stubborn on the price. Maybe I'm just out of my league, LOL. However, sales tax in my area is 8.5%. I also cannot import any new 49 state car into California. I was planning on putting $7-8K towards a down payment.

I have not seen a Blue 370Z in person, and I'm not totally crazy about pearl white. For the GTI, I love that bright Candy White. After pricing a GTI with options, I found the Base model Z to be close in price. And after driving the Z....well.

As for the insurance comments: My quote included Collision with a $1000 deductable. Any minor/medium damage that I cause to my Z, I will fix myself...this prevents my rates from going up later. I'm almost 32 years old with a clean record. I live outside the city limits and in a decent area of town.

RE: However, sales tax in my area is 8.5%. I also cannot import any new 49 state car into California.

Watch out. CA wants sales tax. I live in a 9% county and thought about buying in a lower sales tax county. It does not matter, you will be billed the difference. 8.5% for out of state buy in your case.

Speedy · 02-17-2012, 12:47 PM

Congrats man. I figured you'd end up with the Z. I'm loving mine.

keb370z · 02-17-2012, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Telephone

I went with the 370Z

Well I just got home about 45 minutes ago. I was at the dealership till after midnight closing the deal. A 2 hour drive back. Then I had to drop my friend off after she drove my little Civic back at my place. I'm exhausted, but it was worth it. I got the 370Z I initially wanted. danny@FontanaNissan is the forum sponsor who helped seal the deal for me.

KEB, you were 100% right...and I hate telling women that. After test driving the Z, I really wasn't interested in the GTI as much anymore. The Z fits and looks comfy in my garage. It will get lots of love. A BIG change from my Civic. Thanks for all your feedback guys.

And that's one hell of an upgrade. Enjoy!!!!

AhadV · 02-20-2012, 01:18 AM

My buddy has a white GTI and he loves it but I just picked up a red Z and to be honest, even though fuel costs are higher and its a two-seater there's no feeling like me driving around in my Z. The sleek look the Z gives out just can't be compared to..
It's your DD. Might as well be happy if you're gonna spend so much time in your car. Great decision, Z ftw.

Face · 02-20-2012, 02:04 AM

Fuel costs aren't even close to a factor for me when I consider how much enjoyment I get from driving this car. That said, it's noticeable how much faster I go through a tank of gas.

My old GTI with the VR had a ~14 gal tank and it would last longer than this with the ~19 gal... and the VR didn't get phenomenal MPG either... I have a heavy foot when it comes to getting up to speed.

I fiddled with the MPG meter for the first week in the Z, now I don't even look. It's not a prius, it's a sports car. Eff green.

AhadV · 02-20-2012, 06:16 AM

Exactly. It's not a prius it's a sports car. I'm on my second tank of my z. Getting 19. What are you averaging?

Speedy · 02-20-2012, 11:20 AM

If you drive half way reasonably there's no reason the Z can't get decent mileage. I'm on my 3rd tank and I've never reset the MPG calculator.

Mine showed 23.0MPG on the way to work. That's the average reading that shows along with average speed. I'm about 70% city 30% highway.

The key to decent mileage is being smooth and predicting traffic patterns to stay off the brakes.

AhadV · 02-20-2012, 11:25 AM

Yeah I think I need to ease off the gas while driving in the city. Honestly I'm just really excited to own the car so I'm enjoying it each and every time I get in that drivers seat..

Speedy · 02-20-2012, 11:34 AM

Well, in the grand scheme of things...I learned a long time ago life's much too short. Consider it fun tax and have at it

AhadV · 02-20-2012, 11:43 AM

No matter how hard I drive the Z it won't ever match the rx8's mileage. That 1.3 liter rotary ate 14 miles per gallon.. and 17mpg highway. Not to mention the Z is way more fun. Still trying to figure out if anyone has tried regular unleaded to get better gas mileage?

alcheng · 02-20-2012, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AhadV

No matter how hard I drive the Z it won't ever match the rx8's mileage. That 1.3 liter rotary ate 14 miles per gallon.. and 17mpg highway. Not to mention the Z is way more fun. Still trying to figure out if anyone has tried regular unleaded to get better gas mileage?

Regular Unleaded will only get you less mpg and dirty engine. Don't try it.

Speedy · 02-20-2012, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AhadV

No matter how hard I drive the Z it won't ever match the rx8's mileage. That 1.3 liter rotary ate 14 miles per gallon.. and 17mpg highway. Not to mention the Z is way more fun. Still trying to figure out if anyone has tried regular unleaded to get better gas mileage?

A change in octane won't affect mileage, only performance. You can probably run 89 in the car if available, just don't wring it's neck at every red light.

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Originally Posted by alcheng

Regular Unleaded will only get you less mpg and dirty engine. Don't try it.

Negative ghost rider. It won't make the engine any more clean or dirty. It will just be more prone to knock retard which will force the computer to reduce timing and affect horse power.

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02-17-2012, 11:13 AM	#92 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 17	Congrats man!

02-17-2012, 12:47 PM	#95 (permalink)
Speedy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: TN Posts: 390 Drives: check my signature Rep Power: 13	Congrats man. I figured you'd end up with the Z. I'm loving mine.

02-20-2012, 01:18 AM	#97 (permalink)
AhadV Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: DFW TX Posts: 75 Drives: 370Z Red Manual Rep Power: 13	My buddy has a white GTI and he loves it but I just picked up a red Z and to be honest, even though fuel costs are higher and its a two-seater there's no feeling like me driving around in my Z. The sleek look the Z gives out just can't be compared to.. It's your DD. Might as well be happy if you're gonna spend so much time in your car. Great decision, Z ftw.

02-20-2012, 02:04 AM	#98 (permalink)
Face Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 109 Drives: 09 370Z PG M6 S/T Rep Power: 13	Fuel costs aren't even close to a factor for me when I consider how much enjoyment I get from driving this car. That said, it's noticeable how much faster I go through a tank of gas. My old GTI with the VR had a ~14 gal tank and it would last longer than this with the ~19 gal... and the VR didn't get phenomenal MPG either... I have a heavy foot when it comes to getting up to speed. I fiddled with the MPG meter for the first week in the Z, now I don't even look. It's not a prius, it's a sports car. Eff green.

02-20-2012, 06:16 AM	#99 (permalink)
AhadV Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: DFW TX Posts: 75 Drives: 370Z Red Manual Rep Power: 13	Exactly. It's not a prius it's a sports car. I'm on my second tank of my z. Getting 19. What are you averaging?

02-20-2012, 11:20 AM	#100 (permalink)
Speedy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: TN Posts: 390 Drives: check my signature Rep Power: 13	If you drive half way reasonably there's no reason the Z can't get decent mileage. I'm on my 3rd tank and I've never reset the MPG calculator. Mine showed 23.0MPG on the way to work. That's the average reading that shows along with average speed. I'm about 70% city 30% highway. The key to decent mileage is being smooth and predicting traffic patterns to stay off the brakes.

02-20-2012, 11:25 AM	#101 (permalink)
AhadV Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: DFW TX Posts: 75 Drives: 370Z Red Manual Rep Power: 13	Yeah I think I need to ease off the gas while driving in the city. Honestly I'm just really excited to own the car so I'm enjoying it each and every time I get in that drivers seat..

02-20-2012, 11:34 AM	#102 (permalink)
Speedy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: TN Posts: 390 Drives: check my signature Rep Power: 13	Well, in the grand scheme of things...I learned a long time ago life's much too short. Consider it fun tax and have at it

02-20-2012, 11:43 AM	#103 (permalink)
AhadV Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: DFW TX Posts: 75 Drives: 370Z Red Manual Rep Power: 13	No matter how hard I drive the Z it won't ever match the rx8's mileage. That 1.3 liter rotary ate 14 miles per gallon.. and 17mpg highway. Not to mention the Z is way more fun. Still trying to figure out if anyone has tried regular unleaded to get better gas mileage?