Why did you buy 370z

equalme · 12-12-2013, 07:12 PM

Went from:
Civic (5spd) -> Prelude (5spd) -> STi (6spd) -> TSX (auto) -> Prius -> Broke up with long-term girlfriend -> 370Z.

I was looking at the FRS/BRZ but it didn't click with me...I couldn't help but keep thinking it was like a rwd RSX. I was also looking at IS350, but figured the back seats were so compact...I might as well look at 2-seaters. Saw the 40th and it was love at first sight.

RonRizz · 12-12-2013, 07:17 PM

Cuz wife told me I better not. Surprise Honey!!!!

DEpointfive0 · 12-12-2013, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by RonRizz

Cuz wife told me I better not. Surprise Honey!!!!

Is this how the conversation went down?

*you come home*
W: Hey hunny, I have some news!
RR: What, dinner is ready?
W: We're pregnant!!! Surprise honey!!!

*you storm out, peel out in your car and go to Nissan, come back, kick the door open*
RR: SURPRISE HONEY!!! I got my car, now fetch me a beer since you can't drink

luigi90210 · 12-12-2013, 07:55 PM

Because I got my Z cheaper than the evo X I was looking at.

Gadgetech · 12-12-2013, 08:13 PM

I've like Z cars for years and when they came out with the 350Z I couldn't quite afford one and while I liked it there was just something that didn't click. Then they came out with the 370Z. I almost bought an 09 at the end of the year but the wife was against it b/c of some kid nonsense (I told her I didn't ever want kids). This time I started talking about the car a couple weeks before hand. Told her I was going to gallivant one Saturday and she knew what was going down. I took the car home for the weekend and bought it on Monday.

I mean, it's a Z...how do you pass that up?

i like370z · 12-12-2013, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by equalme

Went from:
Civic (5spd) -> Prelude (5spd) -> STi (6spd) -> TSX (auto) -> Prius -> Broke up with long-term girlfriend -> 370Z.

I was looking at the FRS/BRZ but it didn't click with me...I couldn't help but keep thinking it was like a rwd RSX. I was also looking at IS350, but figured the back seats were so compact...I might as well look at 2-seaters. Saw the 40th and it was love at first sight.

went from
infiniti i30 to honda fit to altima se-r = TSX = benz ml350. broke up with my gf now i have the 370z lol

KN21283 · 12-12-2013, 08:45 PM

Because I couldn't afford a gtr

Riptide67 · 12-12-2013, 09:03 PM

It had the interior and extra power I always wanted in my 350z. Let's face it...it's a gorgeous car with decent power and is fun as hell to drive from the factory.

eastexZ · 12-13-2013, 12:17 AM

Had a beautiful charcoal 2003 350Z. Low mileage wonderful car. Just decided to get a 70 cause I loved the looks I guess more than anything. Bought the same color and most people don't know I got a new car.lol Bang for the buck it's just a hell of a car. Just seems to be the car I never grow tired of.

equalme · 12-13-2013, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by eastexZ

Had a beautiful charcoal 2003 350Z. Low mileage wonderful car. Just decided to get a 70 cause I loved the looks I guess more than anything. Bought the same color and most people don't know I got a new car.lol Bang for the buck it's just a hell of a car. Just seems to be the car I never grow tired of.

The quality of the interior is just that much better. I've driven a 350z a few times and they were definitely a rattle bucket.

stiggy · 12-13-2013, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by equalme

The quality of the interior is just that much better. I've driven a 350z a few times and they were definitely a rattle bucket.

+ 1
Rattled, squeaked, clanked, clunked
Not anymore

Get Even...

jaedub · 12-13-2013, 03:06 AM

Most affordable, sexy, nimble, powerful, reliable sports car.

alcheng · 12-13-2013, 03:15 AM

because I don't have enough money for a cayman...

11Thumper · 12-13-2013, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ElVee

Have absolutely loved the look of the 370Z since it was released in '09. Mulled it over and figured out I needed it by early 2013.

- Looks beautiful and sexy
- Has a measure of uniqueness to it on the road (i.e. not "common")
- V6 (I'm a V6 guy, but V4+turbo is winning me over these days)
- Has fun power and drives well, without relying on aftermarket
- felt great driving it and being inside of it
- not stupid expensive

Also have no family at the moment, so I can still get away with a 2-seater.

I'm ridiculously reserved and introverted, so the last thing I want is attention, but it is way fun the rubber necking one gets with the Z. I would dare say there's no other stock, "easily" accessible car that gets looks like that from anyone (not just the "car guys") that costs less than $100k.

V4 turbo? Hmmmm

Chuck33079 · 12-13-2013, 08:30 AM

I bought a 370 because it was simple enough to get it to the power level I wanted, and would still be either cheaper, newer, better looking or more reliable than the other cars I was looking at. Had the dealer been more willing to play ball on the CTSV coupe I was looking at or the Porsche dealer even spoken to me when I walked into the showroom, I'd probably have taken one of those home instead. The 370 was a solid second choice once I saw the FI options out there for it.

12-12-2013, 07:12 PM	#16 (permalink)
equalme Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kansas City Posts: 656 Drives: RCF Rep Power: 13	Went from: Civic (5spd) -> Prelude (5spd) -> STi (6spd) -> TSX (auto) -> Prius -> Broke up with long-term girlfriend -> 370Z. I was looking at the FRS/BRZ but it didn't click with me...I couldn't help but keep thinking it was like a rwd RSX. I was also looking at IS350, but figured the back seats were so compact...I might as well look at 2-seaters. Saw the 40th and it was love at first sight. i like370z likes this.

12-12-2013, 07:17 PM	#17 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,136 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6775	Cuz wife told me I better not. Surprise Honey!!!! __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

12-12-2013, 07:55 PM	#19 (permalink)
luigi90210 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,103 Drives: Classified Rep Power: 15	Because I got my Z cheaper than the evo X I was looking at. __________________ SOLD 370z New Car:classified DD:2011 Mini Cooper S stock

12-12-2013, 08:13 PM	#20 (permalink)
Gadgetech A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 1,559 Drives: The Short Bus Rep Power: 870	I've like Z cars for years and when they came out with the 350Z I couldn't quite afford one and while I liked it there was just something that didn't click. Then they came out with the 370Z. I almost bought an 09 at the end of the year but the wife was against it b/c of some kid nonsense (I told her I didn't ever want kids). This time I started talking about the car a couple weeks before hand. Told her I was going to gallivant one Saturday and she knew what was going down. I took the car home for the weekend and bought it on Monday. I mean, it's a Z...how do you pass that up? BeemaaZ likes this. __________________ Upstate Z Club Last edited by Gadgetech; 12-12-2013 at 08:16 PM.

12-12-2013, 08:45 PM	#22 (permalink)
KN21283 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Nyc Posts: 312 Drives: Pw Rep Power: 14	Because I couldn't afford a gtr blueranger likes this.

12-12-2013, 09:03 PM	#23 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 37 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 69	It had the interior and extra power I always wanted in my 350z. Let's face it...it's a gorgeous car with decent power and is fun as hell to drive from the factory. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

12-13-2013, 12:17 AM	#24 (permalink)
eastexZ Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: texas Posts: 32 Drives: 2013 370Z Gun Auto Rep Power: 12	Had a beautiful charcoal 2003 350Z. Low mileage wonderful car. Just decided to get a 70 cause I loved the looks I guess more than anything. Bought the same color and most people don't know I got a new car.lol Bang for the buck it's just a hell of a car. Just seems to be the car I never grow tired of.

12-13-2013, 03:06 AM	#27 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 305	Most affordable, sexy, nimble, powerful, reliable sports car.

12-13-2013, 03:15 AM	#28 (permalink)
alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,894 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418353	because I don't have enough money for a cayman...

12-13-2013, 08:30 AM	#30 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	I bought a 370 because it was simple enough to get it to the power level I wanted, and would still be either cheaper, newer, better looking or more reliable than the other cars I was looking at. Had the dealer been more willing to play ball on the CTSV coupe I was looking at or the Porsche dealer even spoken to me when I walked into the showroom, I'd probably have taken one of those home instead. The 370 was a solid second choice once I saw the FI options out there for it. UNKNOWN_370 likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent