Buying soon 370z or 135i

elmz · 02-09-2012, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by gbrettin

Check the used car section on this site. 27k for a base isn't a deal to me.

I agree, 27k is a little high for 2011 base with 14K miles. Unless that's the OTD price with TTL included, then that's a great price.

Spikuh · 02-09-2012, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

In short... turbo easy to modify but harder to maintain.
Non aspirated, more reliable but a b1tch to turn into FI and modify.

Me I'm going to go FI on the Z and I'm noticing how much work I'm going to have to do. By the time I'm done I could have owned a used GTR. Lol. It just really depends on what you want, really. I know in the end, I will be happy with a turbo Z. You get moresatisfaction knowing you made something happen that was not part of the plan. A turbo 370z. Sounds like heaven to me. So I'm doing it.

Just a bit nit-picky, but its naturally aspirated instead of non. Non aspirated means it doesn't use air.

Polymorphic · 02-09-2012, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by elmz

I agree, 27k is a little high for 2011 base with 14K miles. Unless that's the OTD price with TTL included, then that's a great price.

The sticker price was like 31,9 so if 27 isn't a good deal there is no point in getting it. Looks like I'm waiting for sports package.

LakeShow · 02-09-2012, 01:58 PM

I'm sorry to say it but honestly the 135i is like the fake BMW. I feel it's like I couldn't afford the 335i so got the cost effective one which is pretty ugly IMO. The lines are horrendous and looks like a box. That's how I feel. If you get that kind of car you have to do it right. Honestly Z and the 135i shouldn't be in the same sentence. Two complete opposites. If you want the BMW logo over the Nissan logo, I think that's why Z is overlooked for the BMW badge and status. All people driving an S-class or 7 series could've bought a GTR but probably didn't want to sport the Nissan badge at 100k. This is how it is I know many people who do this even in my family.

kenchan · 02-09-2012, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Polymorphic

How often do you guys bottom out/scrape in your z?

never.

Polymorphic · 02-09-2012, 08:39 PM

Unfortunately I have a lot of speed bumps in my area so I'm hoping they won't be an issue.

TerribleONE · 02-09-2012, 08:40 PM

Just hit them at an angle and go slow! You'll be okay

Alchemy · 02-09-2012, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Polymorphic

Unfortunately I have a lot of speed bumps in my area so I'm hoping they won't be an issue.

Yeah, I went over many speed bumps at stock height and had no prob.

EazyD · 02-09-2012, 11:59 PM

I will scrape my front chin spoiler on certain things (driveways that touch the road at a weird angle) and have bottomed out my undercarriage on crappy driveways.

The font chin spoiler (sport package) is made of flimsy rubbery material or thin plastic...it's not a big deal if it gets bent back or scrapes because it's black and you don't really see it..and it's quite flexible. The undercarriage...well... out of sight out of mind

Mt Tam I am · 02-10-2012, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by EazyD

I will scrape my front chin spoiler on certain things (driveways that touch the road at a weird angle) and have bottomed out my undercarriage on crappy driveways.

The font chin spoiler (sport package) is made of flimsy rubbery material or thin plastic...it's not a big deal if it gets bent back or scrapes because it's black and you don't really see it..and it's quite flexible. The undercarriage...well... out of sight out of mind

This is an older pic of my chin spoiler. It is more worn now.

02-09-2012, 01:58 PM	#34 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	I'm sorry to say it but honestly the 135i is like the fake BMW. I feel it's like I couldn't afford the 335i so got the cost effective one which is pretty ugly IMO. The lines are horrendous and looks like a box. That's how I feel. If you get that kind of car you have to do it right. Honestly Z and the 135i shouldn't be in the same sentence. Two complete opposites. If you want the BMW logo over the Nissan logo, I think that's why Z is overlooked for the BMW badge and status. All people driving an S-class or 7 series could've bought a GTR but probably didn't want to sport the Nissan badge at 100k. This is how it is I know many people who do this even in my family. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

02-09-2012, 08:40 PM	#37 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	Just hit them at an angle and go slow! You'll be okay __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

02-09-2012, 11:59 PM	#39 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 26	I will scrape my front chin spoiler on certain things (driveways that touch the road at a weird angle) and have bottomed out my undercarriage on crappy driveways. The font chin spoiler (sport package) is made of flimsy rubbery material or thin plastic...it's not a big deal if it gets bent back or scrapes because it's black and you don't really see it..and it's quite flexible. The undercarriage...well... out of sight out of mind __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

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02-09-2012, 08:39 PM	#36 (permalink)
Polymorphic Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 51 Drives: 370z GM 6MT Rep Power: 13	Unfortunately I have a lot of speed bumps in my area so I'm hoping they won't be an issue.