370z as a first car

3700 · 06-23-2012, 11:25 PM

hey everybody! do you think that a nissan 370z would be a good first car?

thanks

m4a1mustang · 06-23-2012, 11:25 PM

It's fine as long as you're responsible.

frost · 06-23-2012, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

It's fine as long as you're responsible.

And most people aren't.

m4a1mustang · 06-23-2012, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

And most people aren't.

Strangler · 06-23-2012, 11:29 PM

I don't think it would be a good first car because of one's lack of driving experience. The main concern for a new driver is probably the blind spot. As a new driver, who knows what kind of things you may run into. Ultimately, it is up to you.

LakeShow · 06-23-2012, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

It's fine as long as you're responsible.

Exactly

. Don't jump in and start pushing the car to its limits, overconfidence and not learning the car can leave you wrapped around a pole or tree.

frost · 06-23-2012, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

m4a1mustang · 06-23-2012, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

Exactly

. Don't jump in and start pushing the car to its limits, overconfidence and not learning the car can leave you wrapped around a pole or tree.

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

bigdog1250 · 06-23-2012, 11:31 PM

Depends on how mature and experienced you are. I say if you can afford to buy one on your own, then yes!

A safe and disciplined driver should have no reason not to enjoy this beautiful machine.

*However, the fact that you're asking this question tells me you likely aren't ready for this car.

Vichtz · 06-23-2012, 11:40 PM

Get something thats less likely to get you into trouble

MattP725 · 06-23-2012, 11:44 PM

Id say no. Blind spots, bit more maintenance sensitive than say a civic or Camry, and too much power/temptation for your average teenager. Also not much space for your average high school/college student with any sort of active lifestyle. It would never function as my only car either. Oh yeah and lackluster mpg and premium fuel requirements will mean 70-100 dollars a week in fuel.

All just my opinion.

Felix 808 · 06-23-2012, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Vichtz

Get something thats less likely to get you into trouble

Agreed, not to mention insurance & ticket cost

I think that it would be a very poor choice for a first car or only car for that matter.

$.02

kenchan · 06-23-2012, 11:51 PM

perhaps a ford mustang..(?)

homeryansta · 06-23-2012, 11:54 PM

Why don't you be normal like everyone else and drive crappy cars as a starter? I started out with an automatic 93 Celica. I started driving in 2004.

Vichtz · 06-23-2012, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

perhaps a ford mustang..(?)

I was gonna say that but didnt want to beat the dead horse... so to speak

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bigdog1250 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 846 Drives: 991.2 GT3 Rep Power: 18	Depends on how mature and experienced you are. I say if you can afford to buy one on your own, then yes! A safe and disciplined driver should have no reason not to enjoy this beautiful machine. However, the fact that you're asking this question tells me you likely aren't ready for this car. __________________ 350z / 40th 370z / C6 Z06 / BMW M4 / V10 R8 / C7 Grand Spot / 997.1 GT3 / S2K / Camaro ZL1 / 718 GTS / 991.2 GT3* Last edited by bigdog1250; 06-25-2012 at 12:43 AM.

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homeryansta Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Posts: 424 Drives: 04 se-r spec v, 370z Rep Power: 14	Why don't you be normal like everyone else and drive crappy cars as a starter? I started out with an automatic 93 Celica. I started driving in 2004. __________________

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Strangler Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: CA Posts: 260 Drives: 10 370z Touring 6MT Rep Power: 15	I don't think it would be a good first car because of one's lack of driving experience. The main concern for a new driver is probably the blind spot. As a new driver, who knows what kind of things you may run into. Ultimately, it is up to you.

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MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 17	Id say no. Blind spots, bit more maintenance sensitive than say a civic or Camry, and too much power/temptation for your average teenager. Also not much space for your average high school/college student with any sort of active lifestyle. It would never function as my only car either. Oh yeah and lackluster mpg and premium fuel requirements will mean 70-100 dollars a week in fuel. All just my opinion.

06-23-2012, 11:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	perhaps a ford mustang..(?)