What did you drive before your 370z?

mspeasl · 08-20-2009, 03:09 PM

We had traded a Pre-Ordered 03 350 for our new 370. Had the 350 for almost 7 years and enjoyed it every time we drove it. Now we have had our new 370 for 4 months and took it on a 3K vacation in June. Fantastic car..... It is everything the 350 wasn't. Plus the price wasn't that much more than a 350 was. I am very happy.

BTW, about the same thing happened to our old 350 that happened to the car above. Not as bad and no one got hurt. But in less than a week a car that had never had as much as a scratch on it in 57K went to a total front end wreck. Now will some one please tell me just what is in the air or water after these cars leave their original owners?

xiven · 08-20-2009, 03:31 PM

06 Eclipse GS (pics in my album)

traded it in (neccessity...it had too many memories that need to be forgotten)

Forrest · 08-20-2009, 02:58 PM

that is the worst 350z accident i ever seen. what speed was he going 100mph+?

RCZ · 08-20-2009, 03:38 PM

There's already one of these threads

Caravanshaka · 08-20-2009, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MeetJoeAsian

if you were on the 350Z forum years ago, you may remember that my 350Z was sold to a 20 year old, and he totalled it 3 days later and was in a coma for 8 months.

I noticed you haven't posted on his introduction thread in a while, but you did a great job keeping everyone up to date. Some cold-hearted members over there if you ask me. I think there are still some people on that thread looking to hear how he is doing if you happen to know.

Ok, now...on topic...every car since I was 16, in order of appearance:

'90 240sx stock when purchased, 300 whp SR20DET when sold
'94 3000gt SL (terrible car)
'93 240sx that was going to be a project, but didn't get around to it
'04 chevy colorado base in college
'08 Sentra SE-R Spec-V
'04 350z touring roadster
and now the 370

HTTWHLS · 08-20-2009, 04:00 PM

OK - in order....

80 Firebird (hey I was 17

)
83 280ZX Turbo 2+2 (LOVED this car man....)
86 300ZX - ok but like my 280ZX better
90 240SX - eh.......
95 GSX (AWD Turbo) - lots of fun
01 C5 (orderd 7/00 and NCM Delivery 11/00) - Awesome car, but was really disapointed with its fit/finish and "quality" issues; ongoing fuel sensor issue and COLUMN LOCK issue (2 times was enough for me - traded her in with 37,000 miles, right out of warranty)
03 M3 Convertible (was rear-ended on the 405 going to work- totaled after only 6 months of owning)
05 350Z Touring Roadster
09 370Z Touring/Nav/Sport - best Z yet!

G Fo12ce · 12-17-2009, 08:45 PM

My last car before the Z is at the bottom (M3). The others are the cars I had before, that I have pics of anyway. More details on my signature link:

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One_Quick_Z · 08-20-2009, 06:01 PM

I had a 350Z before the 370Z

06 Touring Nismo CAI, Pure Plenum Spacer, Megan Headers, APS Test Pipes, Borla Exhaust, Nismo LMGT4's, Zex N2O kit-Never installed complete, Osiris Uprev

Also I have had about a dozen other cars

DAN

Modshack · 08-20-2009, 06:19 PM

Car #56 preceded Current car #57....

molamann · 08-20-2009, 06:24 PM

00 Camaro Z28. Very lightly modded with bolt-ons.

skydvr · 08-20-2009, 07:25 PM

1983 Porsche 911SC Targa

puckman77 · 08-20-2009, 08:51 PM

2003 BMW M3 convertible 6spd manual, Carbon Black on Cinnamon with 19" optionals. The warranty had expired and I had two years left to pay. Started driving it tentatively, no fun. Plus, my wife didn't like it because of the vert and manual. Since having the blue Z (loaded with 7AT) since April I have the following conclusions:

-I only occasionally miss manual, though the M seemed to pull better from 3000 rpm.
-I liked the M steering wheel thickness and controls better, though I much prefer the Z tilt.
-I liked the M seats better (seemed more sturdy).
-Ergonomics is a wash, though the Z wins hands down for techy stuff (the M did not have Navi, Bluetooth or Sat radio and the Ipod interface is way better on the Z).
-The M had a nicer ride over rough roads and I sometimes miss open-air driving.
-The Z looks WAY more like a sports car. To some, the M was just another 3 series.

Overall, absolutely no regrets trading in the M despite missing it sometimes.

eddieconfetti · 08-20-2009, 10:52 PM

1) 97 Infiniti Q45 (Sold bc got dui (blew .024))
2) 08 Altima 2.5s 4dr (Crashed into a bear)
3) 09 370z Touring.

wanta370 · 08-20-2009, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by puckman77

2003 BMW M3 convertible 6spd manual, Carbon Black on Cinnamon with 19" optionals. The warranty had expired and I had two years left to pay. Started driving it tentatively, no fun. Plus, my wife didn't like it because of the vert and manual. Since having the blue Z (loaded with 7AT) since April I have the following conclusions:

-I only occasionally miss manual, though the M seemed to pull better from 3000 rpm.
-I liked the M steering wheel thickness and controls better, though I much prefer the Z tilt.
-I liked the M seats better (seemed more sturdy).
-Ergonomics is a wash, though the Z wins hands down for techy stuff (the M did not have Navi, Bluetooth or Sat radio and the Ipod interface is way better on the Z).
-The M had a nicer ride over rough roads and I sometimes miss open-air driving.
-The Z looks WAY more like a sports car. To some, the M was just another 3 series.

Overall, absolutely no regrets trading in the M despite missing it sometimes.

Does the 7AT hunt for gears at all going uphill?

wanta370 · 08-20-2009, 11:06 PM

I watched the OP's video but can't figure out how he managed to park the car behind the tree like that...
1. without the engine.
2. without the front wheels to steer the car.
and 3. most amazingly, in critical condition with critical injuries to the head.

08-20-2009, 03:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
mspeasl Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 367 Drives: Red M6 Sport/Touring Rep Power: 269	Traded 350 for 370 We had traded a Pre-Ordered 03 350 for our new 370. Had the 350 for almost 7 years and enjoyed it every time we drove it. Now we have had our new 370 for 4 months and took it on a 3K vacation in June. Fantastic car..... It is everything the 350 wasn't. Plus the price wasn't that much more than a 350 was. I am very happy. BTW, about the same thing happened to our old 350 that happened to the car above. Not as bad and no one got hurt. But in less than a week a car that had never had as much as a scratch on it in 57K went to a total front end wreck. Now will some one please tell me just what is in the air or water after these cars leave their original owners? __________________ Mspeasl - Central Illinois 2009 - Solid Red, M6 '370' Sport/Touring (Delivered 7 April 09)

08-20-2009, 04:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
HTTWHLS Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 14 Drives: 09 370Z T/SP/Nav M6 Rep Power: 17	OK - in order.... 80 Firebird (hey I was 17 ) 83 280ZX Turbo 2+2 (LOVED this car man....) 86 300ZX - ok but like my 280ZX better 90 240SX - eh....... 95 GSX (AWD Turbo) - lots of fun 01 C5 (orderd 7/00 and NCM Delivery 11/00) - Awesome car, but was really disapointed with its fit/finish and "quality" issues; ongoing fuel sensor issue and COLUMN LOCK issue (2 times was enough for me - traded her in with 37,000 miles, right out of warranty) 03 M3 Convertible (was rear-ended on the 405 going to work- totaled after only 6 months of owning) 05 350Z Touring Roadster 09 370Z Touring/Nav/Sport - best Z yet! __________________ Born 1/2009 - Delivered 4/2009 / Performance mods installed as of 6/09:Stillen G3 Intake\|Stillen Dual Exhaust\|Stillen Sway Bars\|Stillen Under Pulley

12-17-2009, 08:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
G Fo12ce Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 996 Drives: Sold! Rep Power: 52	My last car before the Z is at the bottom (M3). The others are the cars I had before, that I have pics of anyway. More details on my signature link: [IMG][/IMG] __________________ Nismo Suspension: New Owners Check Here!

08-20-2009, 06:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 219	I had a 350Z before the 370Z 06 Touring Nismo CAI, Pure Plenum Spacer, Megan Headers, APS Test Pipes, Borla Exhaust, Nismo LMGT4's, Zex N2O kit-Never installed complete, Osiris Uprev Also I have had about a dozen other cars DAN __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

08-20-2009, 06:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 977	Car #56 preceded Current car #57.... __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

08-20-2009, 03:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
xiven A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta Age: 44 Posts: 4,128 Drives: Cookie Monster Rep Power: 294	06 Eclipse GS (pics in my album) traded it in (neccessity...it had too many memories that need to be forgotten)

08-20-2009, 02:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Forrest Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: california 707! Posts: 677 Drives: 09 370z Blk 6mt sprt Rep Power: 259	that is the worst 350z accident i ever seen. what speed was he going 100mph+?

08-20-2009, 03:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	There's already one of these threads

08-20-2009, 06:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 285	00 Camaro Z28. Very lightly modded with bolt-ons.

08-20-2009, 07:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
skydvr Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 66 Drives: 370Z Nismo PG #0020 Rep Power: 17	1983 Porsche 911SC Targa

08-20-2009, 08:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
puckman77 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 22 Drives: 09 Z Blue AT T/S/NAV Rep Power: 17	2003 BMW M3 convertible 6spd manual, Carbon Black on Cinnamon with 19" optionals. The warranty had expired and I had two years left to pay. Started driving it tentatively, no fun. Plus, my wife didn't like it because of the vert and manual. Since having the blue Z (loaded with 7AT) since April I have the following conclusions: -I only occasionally miss manual, though the M seemed to pull better from 3000 rpm. -I liked the M steering wheel thickness and controls better, though I much prefer the Z tilt. -I liked the M seats better (seemed more sturdy). -Ergonomics is a wash, though the Z wins hands down for techy stuff (the M did not have Navi, Bluetooth or Sat radio and the Ipod interface is way better on the Z). -The M had a nicer ride over rough roads and I sometimes miss open-air driving. -The Z looks WAY more like a sports car. To some, the M was just another 3 series. Overall, absolutely no regrets trading in the M despite missing it sometimes.

08-20-2009, 10:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
eddieconfetti A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,334 Drives: A Totaled PW Z Rep Power: 23	1) 97 Infiniti Q45 (Sold bc got dui (blew .024)) 2) 08 Altima 2.5s 4dr (Crashed into a bear) 3) 09 370z Touring.

08-20-2009, 11:06 PM	#15 (permalink)
wanta370 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 30 Drives: 325i Rep Power: 16	I watched the OP's video but can't figure out how he managed to park the car behind the tree like that... 1. without the engine. 2. without the front wheels to steer the car. and 3. most amazingly, in critical condition with critical injuries to the head.

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