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Old 01-08-2014, 09:16 PM   #31 (permalink)
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I bought a 370Z but really think the BRZ / FRS / Genesis is a better car. Did I make the right choice? Stupid Nissan Engineers!
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What's faster: a 370Z or 3 370Zs?
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Is it carrying a coconut? Is it an African or a European swallow?
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I just bought a 370z. How can I tell if it's a base, sport touring,or Nismo?
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Is there a diy to add rear seats?

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Is it a Porsche or is it a Nissan?
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If I let my fuel tank empty out to to the last dot and turn right really fast, will the Z go into fuel starvation? Why doesn't Nissan do something about that....!? Stupid Nissan Engineers!
No it will not. You will starve yourself.

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Why doesn't my V-6 have as much power as a V-8? Stupid Nissan Engineers!
Because race-car.

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I bought a 370Z but really think the BRZ / FRS / Genesis is a better car. Did I make the right choice? Stupid Nissan Engineers!
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How to make my car slower?
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How much horse power does a grounding kit give me?
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Because, just because...
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