trade??

gman123 · 10-19-2011, 04:37 PM

Well yesterday, I test drove a base 370z w/ some options at 34k bluetooth, camera, door sills, etc.
In talking to the dealer, they are willing to offer me the 370z for my 2011 Explorer (paid 35k).
The payments will be identical and untouched, and I will have to pony up a $1000. that's it.

it is very tempting.
the insurance will bump up $30 a month.

seriously tempted.

kenchan · 10-19-2011, 04:55 PM

yah, dont let your wife have all the fun with the G. get it today!

anthonyy · 10-19-2011, 05:01 PM

Man... an explorer and a 370z are on such opposite sides of the spectrum...
Personally, I would love to have my 370z along with a larger suv (like your Explorer).

Just remember, the Z can't hold sh*t and definitely not as comfortable to drive as the Explorer for long periods of time.

Doug&Michelle · 10-19-2011, 05:05 PM

Do it. No question.

DJ-of-E · 10-19-2011, 05:06 PM

Keep the explorer unless you have another DD that could hold lots of Cargo space. You could live without power to the wheels, but you can't fit a medium size grill you bought from Walmart to the Z.

kenchan · 10-19-2011, 05:09 PM

just get a roof rack for your wife's G and you're all set for the grill.

gman123 · 10-19-2011, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ-of-E

Keep the explorer unless you have another DD that could hold lots of Cargo space. You could live without power to the wheels, but you can't fit a medium size grill you bought from Walmart to the Z.

I have a 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport..the wife hates it though.
I use it to go to haul, mountain bike, etc. It is old, smells, and rattles.

but great for utility.

kenchan · 10-19-2011, 05:13 PM

you still got a couple of hours before the dealer closes.

mantella87 · 10-19-2011, 06:10 PM

Do it.

LT419 · 10-19-2011, 06:31 PM

Eh, your call. Side by side it's pretty much a wash. You could argue the Z has a slight advantage in handling, but you can't beat those downright sexy Explorer looks. And Nissan doesn't hold a candle to the famous Ford reliability. You know what they say about FORD, right? Flat Out Rapes Datsun.

6MT · 10-19-2011, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LT419

Eh, your call. Side by side it's pretty much a wash. You could argue the Z has a slight advantage in handling, but you can't beat those downright sexy Explorer looks. And Nissan doesn't hold a candle to the famous Ford reliability. You know what they say about FORD, right? Flat Out Rapes Datsun.

ImportConvert · 10-19-2011, 09:26 PM

Let the mission drive the gear.

mjg · 10-19-2011, 09:57 PM

Going from an SUV to a sports car (with really no room at all to put stuff -- hardly even enough for groceries) will be a shock. I also noticed you live in Texas -- so having a winter vehicle is a non issue for you. I love my Z touring with Nav, and I wish I could use it as a commuter all year round but I live in NY and winter sucks.

Lemers · 10-19-2011, 10:30 PM

I drive an explorer and the wife drives an explorer. With 3 kids all in sports I don't think we could get by with the Z and a sedan. You need to look at how often you need to haul things that don't fit the G and dicide if keeping the G or the explorer is better for you.

gman123 · 10-19-2011, 10:50 PM

Thanks for all of your feedback.

After a long discussion with my wife.
We found a car that better suits both of our needs.
Audi A4 Quattro. The 370z is awesome looking, and is a true sports car.
But this is all-wheel drive, good for snow, turbo...a heck of alot of fun...and has 4 doors to keep the wife happy. I pushed for the 370, heck it was even less expensive..but getting a 2 seater would not work.

I also drove the WRX STI, and it was a little to "boy racer" for me.
The Evo is cool too, but kinda flashy.

thx all.

10-19-2011, 04:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
gman123 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: austin, tx Posts: 8 Drives: 2011 explorer, g37 Rep Power: 14	trade?? Well yesterday, I test drove a base 370z w/ some options at 34k bluetooth, camera, door sills, etc. In talking to the dealer, they are willing to offer me the 370z for my 2011 Explorer (paid 35k). The payments will be identical and untouched, and I will have to pony up a $1000. that's it. it is very tempting. the insurance will bump up $30 a month. seriously tempted.

10-19-2011, 05:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
DJ-of-E Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Garden Grove, CA Posts: 676 Drives: 00 Toyota Celica 040 Rep Power: 15	Keep the explorer unless you have another DD that could hold lots of Cargo space. You could live without power to the wheels, but you can't fit a medium size grill you bought from Walmart to the Z. __________________

10-19-2011, 06:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
LT419 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 76 Drives: 11 370Z GM 6MT SP Rep Power: 14	Eh, your call. Side by side it's pretty much a wash. You could argue the Z has a slight advantage in handling, but you can't beat those downright sexy Explorer looks. And Nissan doesn't hold a candle to the famous Ford reliability. You know what they say about FORD, right? Flat Out Rapes Datsun. __________________ 2011 Gun Metallic 370Z Base 6MT + Sport Pkg. "...Joey, do you like movies about gladiators?"

10-19-2011, 10:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	I drive an explorer and the wife drives an explorer. With 3 kids all in sports I don't think we could get by with the Z and a sedan. You need to look at how often you need to haul things that don't fit the G and dicide if keeping the G or the explorer is better for you. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

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10-19-2011, 04:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, dont let your wife have all the fun with the G. get it today!

10-19-2011, 05:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
anthonyy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 1,027 Drives: Lexus CT Rep Power: 16	Man... an explorer and a 370z are on such opposite sides of the spectrum... Personally, I would love to have my 370z along with a larger suv (like your Explorer). Just remember, the Z can't hold sh*t and definitely not as comfortable to drive as the Explorer for long periods of time.

10-19-2011, 05:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
Doug&Michelle Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 176 Drives: '09 370z Tourng Auto Rep Power: 14	Do it. No question.

10-19-2011, 05:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	just get a roof rack for your wife's G and you're all set for the grill.

10-19-2011, 05:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	you still got a couple of hours before the dealer closes.

10-19-2011, 06:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
mantella87 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 590 Drives: 2011 Z34 MT Rep Power: 15	Do it.

10-19-2011, 09:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7627	Let the mission drive the gear.

10-19-2011, 09:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
mjg Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: nyc Posts: 243 Drives: 13' GT 500 Rep Power: 16	Going from an SUV to a sports car (with really no room at all to put stuff -- hardly even enough for groceries) will be a shock. I also noticed you live in Texas -- so having a winter vehicle is a non issue for you. I love my Z touring with Nav, and I wish I could use it as a commuter all year round but I live in NY and winter sucks.

10-19-2011, 10:50 PM	#15 (permalink)
gman123 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: austin, tx Posts: 8 Drives: 2011 explorer, g37 Rep Power: 14	Thanks for all of your feedback. After a long discussion with my wife. We found a car that better suits both of our needs. Audi A4 Quattro. The 370z is awesome looking, and is a true sports car. But this is all-wheel drive, good for snow, turbo...a heck of alot of fun...and has 4 doors to keep the wife happy. I pushed for the 370, heck it was even less expensive..but getting a 2 seater would not work. I also drove the WRX STI, and it was a little to "boy racer" for me. The Evo is cool too, but kinda flashy. thx all.