Goodbye Z...

kobnj · 01-29-2013, 08:52 AM

I am trading in my leased 2012 Red Sport Package Z and buying a 2011 Red VW GTI with sunroof and navigation. I must get rid of my Z due to a move and I will have 1 hour and 15 min drive to work each way 5 days a week so due to the miles she must go. The commute is also very uncomfortable in the Z for that amount of time as the cabin is quite noisy and the ride can be bumpy. I chose the GTI as a sporty all around good commuter car with a very nice interior. I am quite upset as I love my Z.

m4a1mustang · 01-29-2013, 08:53 AM

Bummer! Good luck with the v dub.

Jasonle · 01-29-2013, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Bummer! Good luck with the v dub.

Good luck man

2010ZilverZ · 01-29-2013, 09:02 AM

enkei2k · 01-29-2013, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by kobnj

I am trading in my leased 2012 Red Sport Package Z and buying a 2011 Red VW GTI with sunroof and navigation. I must get rid of my Z due to a move and I will have 1 hour and 15 min drive to work each way 5 days a week so due to the miles she must go. The commute is also very uncomfortable in the Z for that amount of time as the cabin is quiet noisy and the ride can be bumpy. I chose the GTI as a sporty all around good commuter car with a very nice interior. I am quite upset as I love my Z.

so...is it quiet, or noisy?

kobnj · 01-29-2013, 09:21 AM

spelling error... "quite"

enkei2k · 01-29-2013, 09:32 AM

Gotcha

It's probably bumpy because you have the sport/lower profile tires and I don't know, I don't find it noisy at all. Different strokes for different folks.

GTI is a good choice though.

TheGreatOne · 01-29-2013, 09:38 AM

Sorry to hear that buddy, but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do

Once in awhile I find my back a bit stiff after a long drive but all the other goodness outweighs a sore back lol.

GL with the VW...

bigsix · 01-29-2013, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by kobnj

I am trading in my leased 2012 Red Sport Package Z and buying a 2011 Red VW GTI with sunroof and navigation. I must get rid of my Z due to a move and I will have 1 hour and 15 min drive to work each way 5 days a week so due to the miles she must go. The commute is also very uncomfortable in the Z for that amount of time as the cabin is quite noisy and the ride can be bumpy. I chose the GTI as a sporty all around good commuter car with a very nice interior. I am quite upset as I love my Z.

I remember early reviews of the 370z mentioned 'heavy' road noise from the tires. If it gets too uncomfortable on a long commute, that's fair enough man.

Those GTI's are pretty fast little cars. Too bad your letting go of such a beautiful car (Z), though.

fuct · 01-29-2013, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010ZilverZ

kenchan · 01-29-2013, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by kobnj

I am trading in my leased 2012 Red Sport Package Z and buying a 2011 Red VW GTI with sunroof and navigation. I must get rid of my Z due to a move and I will have 1 hour and 15 min drive to work each way 5 days a week so due to the miles she must go. The commute is also very uncomfortable in the Z for that amount of time as the cabin is quite noisy and the ride can be bumpy. I chose the GTI as a sporty all around good commuter car with a very nice interior. I am quite upset as I love my Z.

keep your Z and get the current gen honda fit MT and swift springs. comfy and quick, carry wheels and tires for your z, and you get to keep your Z.

HELLO, Z!

Coon-azz · 01-29-2013, 10:20 AM

Man...sorry to hear that. Your new ride is a good car. Owned many a vdubs in my time.

Just FYI, my Z is my DD and commute 1.5 hours each way, 5 days a week. I've had no issues with comfort. Are there seat issues? BTW, the GTI is a lot of fun!

m4a1mustang · 01-29-2013, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010ZilverZ

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Originally Posted by fuct

Haters gonna hate. There's no shame in doing what is best for your situation.

ProfessorDave · 01-29-2013, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

keep your Z and get the current gen honda fit MT and swift springs. comfy and quick, carry wheels and tires for your z, and you get to keep your Z.

HELLO, Z!

Don't listen to Kenchan! He has owned something like 17 Honda Fits. He's clearly addicted and should admit that he's powerless over the appeal of boxy FWD micro cars!

(OK, seriously, I like that idea. The Fit or another of the small, gas friendly cars as a daily driver would work well if you can afford it).

Mt Tam I am · 01-29-2013, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Haters gonna hate. There's no shame in doing what is best for your situation.

Except for shame part.

Do what you must regarding car. Ouch on the commute. Working closer to home regardless of car, is not a bad goal.

01-29-2013, 08:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
kobnj Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 65 Drives: '12 Solid Red 370Z Rep Power: 0	Goodbye Z... I am trading in my leased 2012 Red Sport Package Z and buying a 2011 Red VW GTI with sunroof and navigation. I must get rid of my Z due to a move and I will have 1 hour and 15 min drive to work each way 5 days a week so due to the miles she must go. The commute is also very uncomfortable in the Z for that amount of time as the cabin is quite noisy and the ride can be bumpy. I chose the GTI as a sporty all around good commuter car with a very nice interior. I am quite upset as I love my Z. Last edited by kobnj; 01-29-2013 at 09:19 AM.

01-29-2013, 08:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Bummer! Good luck with the v dub. CDepp likes this. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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enkei2k A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 6,365 Drives: '12 G41 B/S M6 Rep Power: 3716	Gotcha It's probably bumpy because you have the sport/lower profile tires and I don't know, I don't find it noisy at all. Different strokes for different folks. GTI is a good choice though. __________________ ...need boost...

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TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 47 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 22	Sorry to hear that buddy, but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do Once in awhile I find my back a bit stiff after a long drive but all the other goodness outweighs a sore back lol. GL with the VW... __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

01-29-2013, 09:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
kobnj Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 65 Drives: '12 Solid Red 370Z Rep Power: 0	spelling error... "quite"

01-29-2013, 10:20 AM	#12 (permalink)
Coon-azz Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fredericksburg,VA Posts: 689 Drives: '12 370z Sport DD Rep Power: 14	Man...sorry to hear that. Your new ride is a good car. Owned many a vdubs in my time. Just FYI, my Z is my DD and commute 1.5 hours each way, 5 days a week. I've had no issues with comfort. Are there seat issues? BTW, the GTI is a lot of fun! __________________ I don't care how slow you want to drive; I encourage it. JUST GET THE HELL OUT OF THE PASSING LANE YOU TUCK FARD!!!

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