Getting rid of my Z. Any recommendations for a replacement?

onzedge · 07-09-2014, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

It took awhile but I bought a 2014 Challenger today. Should be here by Friday. Thanks for all the input.

SouthArk370Z · 07-09-2014, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Congratulations and farewell. Sad to see you part. Good luck on your new forum.

I don't plan on leaving The370Z any time soon. Too many good people on here.

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Originally Posted by watson853

So op what are some of the things you like about the challenger? I drove a v6 model and it felt so under powered and it handled like a bank vault on wheels. Im hoping your experience is going much better.

The best thing about it is the price. If it doesn't work out, I can always sell it and get something else. I'll have to make some suspension mods but not too worried about the "lack" of power. 305 HP should be enough for my DD.

DEpointfive0 · 07-09-2014, 11:52 AM

You bought a Challenger?

You used to be one of my favorite forum members... USED TO BE.

jpkirk · 07-09-2014, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

You bought a Challenger?

You used to be one of my favorite forum members... USED TO BE.

Are you finding it a challenge to accept this move to 'murican muscle (sort of)?

kenchan · 07-09-2014, 12:50 PM

do they sell those at homedepot?

jpkirk · 07-09-2014, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

do they sell those at homedepot?

Ace Hardware man!

axmea? · 07-09-2014, 03:59 PM

Congrats on your purchase. Too bad you couldn't keep the Z but get why you did it. There must be a lot of places close by to get it serviced. Also, now you have the trunk for junk.

SouthArk370Z · 07-09-2014, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

Congrats on your purchase. Too bad you couldn't keep the Z but get why you did it. There must be a lot of places close by to get it serviced. Also, now you have the trunk for junk.

One of the Dodge dealers is also the Nissan dealer I bought the car (edit: the 370Z) from. But there are at two other Dodge dealers within 35 miles or so. If I can't find a Dodge service department I like, I may go back to to something from the '60s that I can work on myself.

Storage space has never been a big issue for me but it will be nice to be able to tote more than one passenger around.

MagmaRed370z · 07-09-2014, 06:03 PM

MazdaSpeed6?

Tazicon · 07-09-2014, 06:10 PM

Congratulations on the Challenger purchase. I love the way they look. I have a 2014 Jeep Wrangler with the same engine and they really aren't bad at all. Tons better than the V6 in my 2010 Wrangler. I just wish they could figure out how to get better gas milage out of them. Everyone else seems to have gotten the memo other than Dodge/Jeep/Chrysler.

jpkirk · 07-10-2014, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

One of the Dodge dealers is also the Nissan dealer I bought the car (edit: the 370Z) from. But there are at two other Dodge dealers within 35 miles or so. If I can't find a Dodge service department I like, I may go back to to something from the '60s that I can work on myself.

Storage space has never been a big issue for me but it will be nice to be able to tote more than one passenger around.

Say like ... a Challenger? Good ones are a little pricey. I always liked the Challenger. I liked the Javelin as well. Hope it works for you.

Fuzzzy · 07-11-2014, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

I don't plan on leaving The370Z any time soon. Too many good people on here.

That's great to hear! I really enjoy your knowledgeable posts.

Enjoy your Challenger!

SouthArk370Z · 07-11-2014, 03:11 PM

Delivery has been delayed until "Monday or Tuesday."

I get to drive the Z for another weekend.

H2O_Doc · 07-12-2014, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Delivery has been delayed until "Monday or Tuesday."

I get to drive the Z for another weekend.

I bet that must be "challenging" your patients : )

Sounds like the dealership is a little "Dodgy" : )

Shall I continue?

PapoZalsa · 07-13-2014, 09:40 PM

Unless you doing a intensive engine work the rest of the maintenance is really a no brainer. Regular maintenance like oil change, brakes can be done by yourself.

I don't see the Z having a lot of maintenance involved....

The other like maybe a 75K checkup I would take the day off if needed and take it to the dealer or a Nissan Shop....

07-09-2014, 11:52 AM	#123 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	You bought a Challenger? You used to be one of my favorite forum members... USED TO BE. fuct and SouthArk370Z like this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

07-09-2014, 03:59 PM	#127 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,235 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Congrats on your purchase. Too bad you couldn't keep the Z but get why you did it. There must be a lot of places close by to get it serviced. Also, now you have the trunk for junk. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

07-09-2014, 06:10 PM	#130 (permalink)
Tazicon Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Vegas Baby! Posts: 773 Drives: German/British cars Rep Power: 14	Congratulations on the Challenger purchase. I love the way they look. I have a 2014 Jeep Wrangler with the same engine and they really aren't bad at all. Tons better than the V6 in my 2010 Wrangler. I just wish they could figure out how to get better gas milage out of them. Everyone else seems to have gotten the memo other than Dodge/Jeep/Chrysler. __________________ Porsche, it's a 2 syllable word

07-11-2014, 03:11 PM	#133 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Delivery has been delayed until "Monday or Tuesday." I get to drive the Z for another weekend. jpkirk likes this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

07-13-2014, 09:40 PM	#135 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	Unless you doing a intensive engine work the rest of the maintenance is really a no brainer. Regular maintenance like oil change, brakes can be done by yourself. I don't see the Z having a lot of maintenance involved.... The other like maybe a 75K checkup I would take the day off if needed and take it to the dealer or a Nissan Shop.... __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

07-09-2014, 12:50 PM	#125 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	do they sell those at homedepot?

07-09-2014, 06:03 PM	#129 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 13	MazdaSpeed6?

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