Serisouly Torn between 2012 and 2013 Z

whoady4shoady · 07-26-2012, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by TypeOne

I don't mind the 2013s... I think they will grow on everyone so I try to have an open mind.

But... I would go with the better deal because, essentially its the same car.

Why would you want something that ugly growing on you?

Mt Tam I am · 07-26-2012, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Minsu

Dude like I was JUST about to pull the trigger when BOOM a 2013 Z passes me on the road, i sped to what he was going to see how it looked like and it instantly grew on me.
Shoot....
So now im thinking instead of a touring/sp PW z 6MT for 42k walk out with Everything
Just go for a 2013 base/sp pw 6mt for 35-36k walk out....WHAT SHOULD I DO BABY BOO

How into creature comforts are you? If you are old like myself it is important. If you are young and $6,000+ saved by buying the non touring. I think I'd skip the touring, although I did buy the touring.

Every time I'm at the track I wish I'd skipped the extra weight. Every other day I'm glad I did not.

Good luck. You win either way.

whoady4shoady · 07-26-2012, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

How into creature comforts are you? If you are old like myself it is important. If you are young and $6,000+ saved by buying the non touring. I think I'd skip the touring, although I did buy the touring.

Every time I'm at the track I wish I'd skipped the extra weight. Every other day I'm glad I did not.

Good luck. You win either way.

One good thing about this car is that the base cloth seats are very nice IMHO.

kenchan · 07-26-2012, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by whoady4shoady

One good thing about this car is that the base cloth seats are very nice IMHO.

yep, it looks great and feels pretty good.

Minsu · 07-26-2012, 12:18 PM

sigh i also feel like the resale on the 2012 touring will be better than the 2013 assuming future generations dont like the look and are looking for a 2012.
Also i keep hearing shifting in the z is hard, the z is my first manual car so the learning curve might not be as steep seeing as i dont need to get "used" to this box aside from anothers

AreJay · 07-26-2012, 12:24 PM

My Z is my first standard vehicle I've ever drove, and I learned it rather fast. I dont understand why people say its "hard to drive".

w0rM · 07-26-2012, 12:25 PM

It doesn't matter what any of us like. Buy the one YOU like the best. If the 2013 style turns you on, BUY IT!

For what it's worth, I like the idea of an awesome deal on the 2012 a lot more. Everything about it is the same except for how it looks.

Vertigo · 07-26-2012, 12:26 PM

+1 for the 2012.

whoady4shoady · 07-26-2012, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by AreJay

My Z is my first standard vehicle I've ever drove, and I learned it rather fast. I dont understand why people say its "hard to drive".

Its not hard to drive, but it is definitely not the smothest tranny out there. Clutch play is definitely strange with some dead spots, and the 1st to 2nd shift is gritty as all hell. Replacing the clutch helper spring helps some.

Minsu · 07-26-2012, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by whoady4shoady

Its not hard to drive, but it is definitely not the smothest tranny out there. Clutch play is definitely strange with some dead spots, and the 1st to 2nd shift is gritty as all hell. Replacing the clutch helper spring helps some.

I actually heard that it doesnt help much, i read that nothing can really solve the tranny issue no matter what do to it

Davey · 07-26-2012, 01:15 PM

It's not really hard to drive once you get used to it, but it is harder to get used to than some. I've been driving sticks for years and there are some you'll get in and you get the idea how quick to let the clutch up and all that within just a few shifts, and the Z takes a little more practice, that's all.

KaienZ34 · 07-26-2012, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Minsu

Yea but have u guys seen it in person?

Yes both the new colors, the coupe and the vert along with the 13 nismo and 13 GT-R. It's really personally taste and no one can make the choice for you.

KaienZ34 · 07-26-2012, 01:29 PM

The synchro makes someone who has never driven stick seem like a pro.

Minsu · 07-26-2012, 01:38 PM

Then pro me up baby

KaienZ34 · 07-26-2012, 01:48 PM

My wife handled it fine and she has never drive an MT car before.

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Minsu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,401 Drives: 2013 MidBlue 370Z 6M Rep Power: 24	sigh i also feel like the resale on the 2012 touring will be better than the 2013 assuming future generations dont like the look and are looking for a 2012. Also i keep hearing shifting in the z is hard, the z is my first manual car so the learning curve might not be as steep seeing as i dont need to get "used" to this box aside from anothers

07-26-2012, 12:24 PM	#21 (permalink)
AreJay Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Norco Posts: 179 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z M6 Rep Power: 13	My Z is my first standard vehicle I've ever drove, and I learned it rather fast. I dont understand why people say its "hard to drive".

07-26-2012, 12:26 PM	#23 (permalink)
Vertigo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 15,476 Drives: 370z / R32 Rep Power: 220	+1 for the 2012.

07-26-2012, 01:15 PM	#26 (permalink)
Davey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,766 Drives: '15 NISMO 6MT Rep Power: 117171	It's not really hard to drive once you get used to it, but it is harder to get used to than some. I've been driving sticks for years and there are some you'll get in and you get the idea how quick to let the clutch up and all that within just a few shifts, and the Z takes a little more practice, that's all.

07-26-2012, 01:29 PM	#28 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	The synchro makes someone who has never driven stick seem like a pro.

07-26-2012, 01:38 PM	#29 (permalink)
Minsu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,401 Drives: 2013 MidBlue 370Z 6M Rep Power: 24	Then pro me up baby

07-26-2012, 01:48 PM	#30 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	My wife handled it fine and she has never drive an MT car before.