getting my 370z home!!! HELP!!!

LouisianaZman · 02-22-2012, 09:48 PM

I found it after about to buy one with 15000 miles on eBay ... It had just been listed on eBay when I was about to purchase the other one. The guy said he was staying in Nashville on business when he bought it , than had to move to around Miami for business, so he stored it in Nashville and never had a chance to enjoy it.. he says now that I am buying it and going to drive it home he wished he had driven it more lol.... To late hehe!!! I can't wait I love my other z , but this one grew on me and I think its the best z yet... I don't think I will do anything to it but maybe a oem nav package.. I do a lot of research on z's and their history if someone needs help finding a certain model low mileage let me know ... I am a combat disabled veteran and have nothing better to do!!! Just message me... Thanks all for the feedback I was wondering what some of you have 8done within the breakin period !!!

sonic370 · 02-22-2012, 10:22 PM

Stroke of good luck. Yeah you will love the car.
Thanks for your service. Let us know how the trip
turns out

LouisianaZman · 02-22-2012, 11:08 PM

Will do!!!

Mt Tam I am · 02-23-2012, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

drive at varying speeds and rpms, keep it under 5000 and get her home safe. Enjoy the ride my dude.

Keep it under 4,000 rpm's and vary the speed home. I did and I still needed a new engine. Good luck and enjoy.

onzedge · 02-23-2012, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

drive at varying speeds and rpms, keep it under 5000 and get her home safe. Enjoy the ride my dude.

Streetlife · 02-23-2012, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

also, use painter's tape on the front bumper and side mirrors to protect from debris.

My advice to anyone getting a new vehicle. As soon as mine arrives, i have the 3M painters tape waiting (plus, i've used the same brand different sizes for detailing). Wal-mart has the best price on 3M painters tape, get a clearbra asap. I will be getting a clearbra as soon as i fully detail her of course, just light polishing, nothing too abrasive ( I have light and heavy abrasive polishes) which i doubt i'll need considering the whole dealership knows not to touch her when she arrives, no sealant or wax of course until after clearbra and tint, even before the last two steps another wash will be needed. To the OP, thanks for your service

SS66 · 02-23-2012, 12:55 PM

I think I saw that Ebay listing and read about the storage etc. If it is the one I read it was listed 35000 or best offer. Good luck. Thanks for your service and sacrifices.

I bought my car in Chicago and drove it 584 miles back to KC/KS. Just varied speed and made some stops along the way. Break in miles has some merit but I think some hype it a little. I guess currently at 1100 miles it is only slightly broken in.

MattP725 · 02-23-2012, 01:04 PM

If I could make a suggestion, you might want to have your oil changed locally before the trip... if it is on the original oil after 2 years it has to be mud. Might not want to risk a long journey home that way. Even the gas could be a problem if it has been sitting... might want to fill up to get some new gas mixed in.

DLSTR · 02-23-2012, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vividracing

I'm sure you could find some back road detours that would allow you to vary your speed instead of taking the highway the whole way. Take a look at the route on Google Maps.

Have fun and enjoy the new car! Congrats!

This. Stay off the freeway for half the time.

EazyD · 02-23-2012, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DLSTR

This. Stay off the freeway for half the time.

It's already 700 miles. I don't know how fanatical about your car you need to be to justify adding on to that number.

LouisianaZman · 02-23-2012, 08:15 PM

Well I did some route changes and to stay off the freeway it will cut off 100 miles on my trip but will add about 2 hours ... Small price to pay I think so ill do it... Thanks again everyone on this thread, I am new to the forums .. never even tried a forum before now , you guys are AWESOME!!!

VCuomo · 02-24-2012, 12:33 PM

Why not just follow what Nissan says (they know a thing or two about the Z, I think

)? Straight from the Owner's Manual:

Quote:

During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km),
follow these recommendations to obtain
maximum engine performance and
ensure the future reliability and economy
of your new vehicle.

Failure to follow these recommendations
may result in shortened engine
life and reduced engine performance.

. Avoid driving for long periods at constant
speed, either fast or slow. Do not run the
engine over 4,000 rpm.
. Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
. Avoid quick starts.
. Avoid hard braking as much as possible.

Of course, I bet every Z that's ever been test-driven at a dealer has had the above recommendations violated...

onzedge · 02-24-2012, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LouisianaZman

Well I did some route changes and to stay off the freeway it will cut off 100 miles on my trip but will add about 2 hours ... Small price to pay I think so ill do it... Thanks again everyone on this thread, I am new to the forums .. never even tried a forum before now , you guys are AWESOME!!!

EazyD · 02-24-2012, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VCuomo

Why not just follow what Nissan says (they know a thing or two about the Z, I think

)? Straight from the Owner's Manual:

Isn't it in their best interest to give us information that would make our cars last less time so we buy another one?

They have the technology to create and sell lightbulbs that last literally forever. But they don't...hmmmm

VCuomo · 02-24-2012, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EazyD

Isn't it in their best interest to give us information that would make our cars last less time so we buy another one?

They have the technology to create and sell lightbulbs that last literally forever. But they don't...hmmmm

02-22-2012, 09:48 PM	#16 (permalink)
LouisianaZman Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana Age: 40 Posts: 42 Drives: 370Z 40th #417 Rep Power: 14	thanks guys!!! loving this forum!!! I found it after about to buy one with 15000 miles on eBay ... It had just been listed on eBay when I was about to purchase the other one. The guy said he was staying in Nashville on business when he bought it , than had to move to around Miami for business, so he stored it in Nashville and never had a chance to enjoy it.. he says now that I am buying it and going to drive it home he wished he had driven it more lol.... To late hehe!!! I can't wait I love my other z , but this one grew on me and I think its the best z yet... I don't think I will do anything to it but maybe a oem nav package.. I do a lot of research on z's and their history if someone needs help finding a certain model low mileage let me know ... I am a combat disabled veteran and have nothing better to do!!! Just message me... Thanks all for the feedback I was wondering what some of you have 8done within the breakin period !!! __________________ LouisianaZman AKA: Chris

02-22-2012, 11:08 PM	#18 (permalink)
LouisianaZman Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana Age: 40 Posts: 42 Drives: 370Z 40th #417 Rep Power: 14	Will do!!! __________________ LouisianaZman AKA: Chris

02-23-2012, 08:15 PM	#26 (permalink)
LouisianaZman Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana Age: 40 Posts: 42 Drives: 370Z 40th #417 Rep Power: 14	Well I did some route changes and to stay off the freeway it will cut off 100 miles on my trip but will add about 2 hours ... Small price to pay I think so ill do it... Thanks again everyone on this thread, I am new to the forums .. never even tried a forum before now , you guys are AWESOME!!! __________________ LouisianaZman AKA: Chris

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02-22-2012, 10:22 PM	#17 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	Stroke of good luck. Yeah you will love the car. Thanks for your service. Let us know how the trip turns out

02-23-2012, 12:55 PM	#22 (permalink)
SS66 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Overland Park, Kansas Posts: 165 Drives: 2011 370Z SP m6 Rep Power: 14	I think I saw that Ebay listing and read about the storage etc. If it is the one I read it was listed 35000 or best offer. Good luck. Thanks for your service and sacrifices. I bought my car in Chicago and drove it 584 miles back to KC/KS. Just varied speed and made some stops along the way. Break in miles has some merit but I think some hype it a little. I guess currently at 1100 miles it is only slightly broken in.

02-23-2012, 01:04 PM	#23 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 17	If I could make a suggestion, you might want to have your oil changed locally before the trip... if it is on the original oil after 2 years it has to be mud. Might not want to risk a long journey home that way. Even the gas could be a problem if it has been sitting... might want to fill up to get some new gas mixed in.