Why did you buy 370z

Elan · 12-13-2013, 05:37 PM

Came from a Red 2007 350Z... a SR 370Z Nismo was my next step!

Dwight Frye · 12-13-2013, 07:11 PM

I wanted a new car. Had to be sporty and powerful and rear wheel drive and not an American POS that would be recalled or fall apart. And had to be within the price range I was willing to pay. Not a lot of choices. The Z did it for me.
However, they missed the mark by not addressing the interior noise issue, a better fuel gauge cluster and an analog clock instead of the cheap digital, and they should have gone full leather instead of the half & half interior.
Just a few improvements and I would have been 100% happy.

nhbpcivicsi · 12-13-2013, 07:13 PM

because race car.. jk. mainly because it makes the ladies melt

Fountainhead · 12-13-2013, 08:04 PM

Liked it the first time I saw it. Just like a woman, looked from the head to toes, and liked what I saw! I'm willing to put up with her quirks just cause she looks so good!

welterbf123 · 12-13-2013, 10:19 PM

I had a 280ZX 2+2 in the early 80's and I stupidly traded it in for a '87 Mustang GT. Then the kids came and life happened. Now I'm an empty nester and I've never forgiven myself for ever getting rid of my Z, so I've corrected that mistake once and for all!...

axmea? · 12-13-2013, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

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

Exactly my reason too. The Cayman S was special but after calculating cost of ownership, the Z won hands down. $200 oil changes and known expensive parts just turned me off. Plus I came to the realization that the Z is way sexier than the Cayman.

equalme · 12-13-2013, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwight Frye

I wanted a new car. Had to be sporty and powerful and rear wheel drive and not an American POS that would be recalled or fall apart. And had to be within the price range I was willing to pay. Not a lot of choices. The Z did it for me.
However, they missed the mark by not addressing the interior noise issue, a better fuel gauge cluster and an analog clock instead of the cheap digital, and they should have gone full leather instead of the half & half interior.
Just a few improvements and I would have been 100% happy.

Fuel cluster although awkward but not bad...reminds me of the RSX. Interior noise is MUCH better better than the 350Z; look into SecondSkin products if i bothers you that much. I've always hated the analog clocks on the Infiniti's...looked tacky and out of place in a car. Alcantara inserts > full leather any day. No cold or burning ***, and holds you better in place during the sharper turns. Also looks higher-end imo.

chanchai · 12-13-2013, 10:50 PM

I had a Honda Civic DX first car... I always fantasized over the 370 before it came out.

I HAD TO GET ONE!!!

b15 · 12-14-2013, 12:27 AM

I got it because its awesome

But seriously the 370z was the most well rounded sports car for me (power, handling, amenities, build quality) Close runner up was the c6 corvette. Its definitely faster than the Z but I didn't get it because the power and speed wasn't enough to make up for the cheap interior build. I also didn't like how there's seemingly one on every corner where I live.

Nismo89 · 12-14-2013, 12:57 AM

saw this photo on Nissan's official website.

it fit the bill of everything, I wanted and how a sports car should look.... sleek, sexy. nimble. the cockpit felt like you were in a sports car.

all that.

like when I thought of the word.. Sports car......im thinking something, low, sleek, smooth, looks fast, handles good. and when I first saw it, I was like " YES! that's it!"

I mean look at it! ..... its a SPORTS CAR

and all for an affordable price of 30k! instead of 100+ K

tnav · 12-14-2013, 01:34 PM

370Z is one sick car, so much for the money in every way, I've owned multiple Z cars and they were all great, I absolutley love my 370Z ... if I had a much larger budget I would get a Porsche 911 Carrera S, I don't feel there is a car in between the 2 worth buying that meets all the similar needs and criteria

synolimit · 12-14-2013, 01:42 PM

I was tired of turbo cars and wanted NA w/ good power. Also better mpg than the last 2 I had.

stiggy · 12-14-2013, 02:03 PM

I would add that the terrible 350Z understeer was greatly reduced.

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Get Even...

blueranger · 12-15-2013, 11:53 PM

Third Z for me and had enough to pay cash for it vs buying a used GTR and having a car payment

I really wanted the GTR but I am happy with the Z and no car payment

2xtreme1 · 12-16-2013, 01:50 AM

Dat Azz

12-13-2013, 05:37 PM	#46 (permalink)
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12-13-2013, 10:19 PM	#50 (permalink)
welterbf123 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 29 Drives: 2010 370z Coupe Rep Power: 12	I had a 280ZX 2+2 in the early 80's and I stupidly traded it in for a '87 Mustang GT. Then the kids came and life happened. Now I'm an empty nester and I've never forgiven myself for ever getting rid of my Z, so I've corrected that mistake once and for all!... Last edited by welterbf123; 12-13-2013 at 10:26 PM.

12-13-2013, 10:50 PM	#53 (permalink)
chanchai Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NC Age: 33 Posts: 21 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z M6 Rep Power: 14	I had a Honda Civic DX first car... I always fantasized over the 370 before it came out. I HAD TO GET ONE!!! __________________ K&N \| Invidia Catback \| Berk TP \| Stage 2 Comp \| UpRev \| Eibach \|

12-14-2013, 12:57 AM	#55 (permalink)
Nismo89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colora, MD Age: 35 Posts: 15,831 Drives: daily Zen and woosah Rep Power: 37386	saw this photo on Nissan's official website. it fit the bill of everything, I wanted and how a sports car should look.... sleek, sexy. nimble. the cockpit felt like you were in a sports car. all that. like when I thought of the word.. Sports car......im thinking something, low, sleek, smooth, looks fast, handles good. and when I first saw it, I was like " YES! that's it!" I mean look at it! ..... its a SPORTS CAR and all for an affordable price of 30k! instead of 100+ K BeemaaZ, Felix 808 and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ Why yes.. Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs, The Ford Commericals,Deadliest Catch.. is my cousin. Facebook i outta back hand you with my right hand! and call you btch!..... and im Left handed! Last edited by Nismo89; 12-14-2013 at 02:31 PM.*

12-14-2013, 01:34 PM	#56 (permalink)
tnav Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 316 Drives: 2012 370z Silver 6sp Rep Power: 12	370Z is one sick car, so much for the money in every way, I've owned multiple Z cars and they were all great, I absolutley love my 370Z ... if I had a much larger budget I would get a Porsche 911 Carrera S, I don't feel there is a car in between the 2 worth buying that meets all the similar needs and criteria 2xtreme1 likes this.

12-13-2013, 07:11 PM	#47 (permalink)
Dwight Frye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Occupied California Posts: 423 Drives: '09 Tour/Sport/6MT Rep Power: 16	I wanted a new car. Had to be sporty and powerful and rear wheel drive and not an American POS that would be recalled or fall apart. And had to be within the price range I was willing to pay. Not a lot of choices. The Z did it for me. However, they missed the mark by not addressing the interior noise issue, a better fuel gauge cluster and an analog clock instead of the cheap digital, and they should have gone full leather instead of the half & half interior. Just a few improvements and I would have been 100% happy.

12-13-2013, 07:13 PM	#48 (permalink)
nhbpcivicsi Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: earth Posts: 136 Drives: dat dere Nismo Rep Power: 12	because race car.. jk. mainly because it makes the ladies melt

12-13-2013, 08:04 PM	#49 (permalink)
Fountainhead Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: FL Posts: 834 Drives: 2019 Civic Type R Rep Power: 14	Liked it the first time I saw it. Just like a woman, looked from the head to toes, and liked what I saw! I'm willing to put up with her quirks just cause she looks so good!

12-14-2013, 12:27 AM	#54 (permalink)
b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36571	I got it because its awesome But seriously the 370z was the most well rounded sports car for me (power, handling, amenities, build quality) Close runner up was the c6 corvette. Its definitely faster than the Z but I didn't get it because the power and speed wasn't enough to make up for the cheap interior build. I also didn't like how there's seemingly one on every corner where I live.

12-14-2013, 01:42 PM	#57 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3389	I was tired of turbo cars and wanted NA w/ good power. Also better mpg than the last 2 I had. __________________ 13 370z-

12-14-2013, 02:03 PM	#58 (permalink)
stiggy Base Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: AD Posts: 11 Drives: 2014 370Z GT - Stock Rep Power: 12	I would add that the terrible 350Z understeer was greatly reduced. ---------------------- Get Even... __________________ ------------------------------------ Get Even... 14 PW 370Z - 07 Black E63 AMG

12-15-2013, 11:53 PM	#59 (permalink)
blueranger Track Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 577 Drives: 2010 Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 307	Third Z for me and had enough to pay cash for it vs buying a used GTR and having a car payment I really wanted the GTR but I am happy with the Z and no car payment __________________ F.I. Stage 1 Twin Turbo #48 \| E85 FlexFuel \| Built 7AT \| F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler \| F.I. Flex Plate \| F.I. 19 row Trans Cooler \| MT ET Street S/S \| ECUTEK Tuned by Seb \| RPM Roll Bar

12-16-2013, 01:50 AM	#60 (permalink)
2xtreme1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Eastvale, California Age: 32 Posts: 494 Drives: 11' 370Z 7 A/T Sport Rep Power: 13	Dat Azz