Why did you buy your 370?

Red370 · 08-13-2009, 05:54 PM

I realize there have been threads like this one posted before, but I wanted to open a fresh one for all the new people to the site that didnt get a chance to read them.

I first seen the Z back in Feb in person, wow, love at first sight, at the time I was home on leave from that shytstorm called Iraq. At the time I didnt have the funds to buy the car outright, so I planned to get one immediately upon my return. Well, when I went back, some friends turned me onto the new Camaro SS, which BTW is a blast to drive. So I went from wanting the Z, to lusting after the Camaro.

So I get back in june, and get to the Chevy stealership expecting to pay MSRP at the most, which was 30k give or take. I had managed to accumulate about 35k in my savings for the 15 mos I was there. Well lo and behold, they decided to tack on a $12,000 "Rarity" fee, taking the car to 44k, f-ing insanity I know.

So I then directed my business elsewhere, only to find this problem city wide. As I was leaving the dealership, a SR 370 zipped by, and I swear i damn near got a fully. So on over to Casa Nissan I went, got the price I wanted and drove off with my new SR 370, paid in full, gotta love deployments!

I also think that this new minimum mpg government restriction they plan to impose will severely limit the number of high hp car production, better get your speedster while they last!

zZSportZz · 08-13-2009, 05:57 PM

Total impulse buy. Yes...I repeat...a 35k impulse buy haha...

I saw a 370z in a magazine and was like...I need that car.

Two days later...I had that car.

And I love every minute in it. Its like a mini-vacation every time I sit in it.

Red370 · 08-13-2009, 06:04 PM

I find myself looking at mine lustfully each and every time I walk away from it, my gf gets pissed!

Modshack · 08-13-2009, 06:47 PM

Read the impressive reviews.....Tired of my Ponderous '08 corvette. Sold the vette, traded my in my CooperS for the Z and have been happy as a clam..

370z4Steve · 08-13-2009, 06:49 PM

you really didnt like the 08 vette? why?

Modshack · 08-13-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 370z4Steve

you really didnt like the 08 vette? why?

'08 6 speed that I tuned to about 470 HP and re-did the suspension....For a light car it's got a very heavy feel to it. Ponderous is the word with the turning radius of the Queen Mary. Lot of fun for the 1.5 years I had it, but not nearly as satisfying as the Z to drive (for me anyway)

frost · 08-13-2009, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

'08 6 speed that I tuned to about 470 HP and re-did the suspension....For a light car it's got a very heavy feel to it. Ponderous is the word with the turning radius of the Queen Mary. Lot of fun for the 1.5 years I had it, but not nearly as satisfying as the Z to drive (for me anyway)

Had an 06 vette. Obviously, it didn't meet my full expectations.

Mike · 08-14-2009, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

'08 6 speed that I tuned to about 470 HP and re-did the suspension....For a light car it's got a very heavy feel to it. Ponderous is the word with the turning radius of the Queen Mary. Lot of fun for the 1.5 years I had it, but not nearly as satisfying as the Z to drive (for me anyway)

Me too! I still have the vette though, because I do love it, just not as much as I loved my 350z during track days. Oh yeah, I also am keeping the Vette because my powdercoating business is centered on Corvette brake calipers, and it does very well, partly because I am a fellow owner and not just a regular forum sponsor.

I've had 4 240Zs, a 300TT, and a preorder 350. When I saw the 370 in person for the first time at Zdayz this year, I knew I had to have one, and I actually bought it the day after I got back home from that trip.

ct63084 · 08-13-2009, 06:55 PM

I think it's like the whole country they are all marking up the new Camaro, I lurk the camaro5 forums i haven't seen one that got their camaro below MRSP.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red370

I realize there have been threads like this one posted before, but I wanted to open a fresh one for all the new people to the site that didnt get a chance to read them.

I first seen the Z back in Feb in person, wow, love at first sight, at the time I was home on leave from that shytstorm called Iraq. At the time I didnt have the funds to buy the car outright, so I planned to get one immediately upon my return. Well, when I went back, some friends turned me onto the new Camaro SS, which BTW is a blast to drive. So I went from wanting the Z, to lusting after the Camaro.

So I get back in june, and get to the Chevy stealership expecting to pay MSRP at the most, which was 30k give or take. I had managed to accumulate about 35k in my savings for the 15 mos I was there. Well lo and behold, they decided to tack on a $12,000 "Rarity" fee, taking the car to 44k, f-ing insanity I know.

So I then directed my business elsewhere, only to find this problem city wide. As I was leaving the dealership, a SR 370 zipped by, and I swear i damn near got a fully. So on over to Casa Nissan I went, got the price I wanted and drove off with my new SR 370, paid in full, gotta love deployments!

I also think that this new minimum mpg government restriction they plan to impose will severely limit the number of high hp car production, better get your speedster while they last!

Red370 · 08-13-2009, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ct63084

I think it's like the whole country they are all marking up the new Camaro, I lurk the camaro5 forums i haven't seen one that got their camaro below MRSP.

And whats worse is that people still pay! Thats why the prices remain constant, because there are people out there willing to pay 45k for a 30k car, the dealerships are making a killing.

VCuomo · 08-13-2009, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ct63084

I think it's like the whole country they are all marking up the new Camaro, I lurk the camaro5 forums i haven't seen one that got their camaro below MRSP.

Friend of mine just ordered his new Camaro SS from a dealer here in SoCal (4-5 month wait, WTF???) last weekend - no markup over MSRP (although no discount either).

To answer the OP's question: I bought my 370Z because I'd wanted one since my college roomate bought himself a brand new 280Z as a graduation present to himself years ago. The timing was finally right (my kids have their own vehicles now and I was in the market for a new car), so voila!

Red370 · 08-13-2009, 06:56 PM

im guessing it was an auto? no?

kannibul · 08-13-2009, 07:03 PM

I think it was a superbowl ad (I'm pretty sure)

I wasn't really in the market for a car until then, but after that, I was done.

2theextreme · 08-13-2009, 07:07 PM

I saw the GT-R online......wanted one.....then saw the price. At that point I decided "Hey, I have a 2004 Tiburon and it's paid for....I don't need a new car."

Then, I saw the GT-R's little brother and I was sold! Somewhat of an impulse buy, I suppose but it was too nice of a car to pass up and just wait. Want was greater than Need in my case.

Red370 · 08-13-2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 2theextreme

I saw the GT-R online......wanted one.....then saw the price. At that point I decided "Hey, I have a 2004 Tiburon and it's paid for....I don't need a new car."

Then, I saw the GT-R's little brother and I was sold! Somewhat of an impulse buy, I suppose but it was too nice of a car to pass up and just wait. Want was greater than Need in my case.

haha GTRs lil brother, how cute!

08-13-2009, 05:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	Why did you buy your 370? I realize there have been threads like this one posted before, but I wanted to open a fresh one for all the new people to the site that didnt get a chance to read them. I first seen the Z back in Feb in person, wow, love at first sight, at the time I was home on leave from that shytstorm called Iraq. At the time I didnt have the funds to buy the car outright, so I planned to get one immediately upon my return. Well, when I went back, some friends turned me onto the new Camaro SS, which BTW is a blast to drive. So I went from wanting the Z, to lusting after the Camaro. So I get back in june, and get to the Chevy stealership expecting to pay MSRP at the most, which was 30k give or take. I had managed to accumulate about 35k in my savings for the 15 mos I was there. Well lo and behold, they decided to tack on a $12,000 "Rarity" fee, taking the car to 44k, f-ing insanity I know. So I then directed my business elsewhere, only to find this problem city wide. As I was leaving the dealership, a SR 370 zipped by, and I swear i damn near got a fully. So on over to Casa Nissan I went, got the price I wanted and drove off with my new SR 370, paid in full, gotta love deployments! I also think that this new minimum mpg government restriction they plan to impose will severely limit the number of high hp car production, better get your speedster while they last!

08-13-2009, 05:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
zZSportZz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,095 Drives: 370z Blk on Blk 6MT Rep Power: 19	Total impulse buy. Yes...I repeat...a 35k impulse buy haha... I saw a 370z in a magazine and was like...I need that car. Two days later...I had that car. And I love every minute in it. Its like a mini-vacation every time I sit in it. __________________ --Rick

08-13-2009, 06:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 977	Read the impressive reviews.....Tired of my Ponderous '08 corvette. Sold the vette, traded my in my CooperS for the Z and have been happy as a clam.. __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

08-13-2009, 07:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
2theextreme RIP Tony :( (1969-2015) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 18,802 Drives: '14 Mustang GT/CS Rep Power: 68	I saw the GT-R online......wanted one.....then saw the price. At that point I decided "Hey, I have a 2004 Tiburon and it's paid for....I don't need a new car." Then, I saw the GT-R's little brother and I was sold! Somewhat of an impulse buy, I suppose but it was too nice of a car to pass up and just wait. Want was greater than Need in my case. __________________ SpinTech Mufflers, Airaid CAI, JBA H-Pipe, Lethal Performance Over Axle Pipes, MMD Quarter Panel Louvers, Cervini's Ram Air Type IV Hood, Carbon Fiber Radiator Cover, GT500 Rear Valance, Quad Exhaust Tips

08-13-2009, 06:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	I find myself looking at mine lustfully each and every time I walk away from it, my gf gets pissed!

08-13-2009, 06:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
370z4Steve Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: west Posts: 231 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 673	you really didnt like the 08 vette? why?

08-13-2009, 06:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	im guessing it was an auto? no?

08-13-2009, 07:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 267	I think it was a superbowl ad (I'm pretty sure) I wasn't really in the market for a car until then, but after that, I was done.