Any experience with the 370z?

[kerryt1]

Just my opinion...and probably too late...but there isn't any single thing the 350/370Z does that another car in the price point can't do better. It looks OK, has OK power, handles OK, etc....

If you want a sportscar that's affordable, look at the Scion FRS or Subaru BRZ.
If you want to go fast in a straightline for the money, $25k will put you in a 03-04 Cobra with some mods.
If you want somewhere in between those two, you can get a modded C5 Corvette for that, maybe an 05-07 C6 if you look hard enough.

$25k is a fantastic budget for a play car, lots of options.

 

[brennan]

http://tulsa.craigslist.org/ctd/3808243293.html

 

[ronny]

You can get a lot of info and opinion here. Mostly biased, of course. www.my350z.com

 

[tRidiot]

Well, I have made up my mind to go with it. Heading out in the morning.

Here are some pics:

Love the black... gonna do away with the 20% tint and put in 5%.

Then the stereo... not gonna go as big as my Tahoe, which has 3 alts and 2 batteries with about 5000 watts, but I've got some good stuff I can shoehorn in there and not increase weight too much. Room is more my issue, so I'm just gonna hafta see what I can fit reasonably and get good sound. Probably a good high-output 10" sub and some high-end components and call it a day. Already got a decent headunit, that should work, for now.

 

[JMS]

Well, I have made up my mind to go with it. Heading out in the morning.

Here are some pics:

Love the black... gonna do away with the 20% tint and put in 5%.

Then the stereo... not gonna go as big as my Tahoe, which has 3 alts and 2 batteries with about 5000 watts, but I've got some good stuff I can shoehorn in there and not increase weight too much. Room is more my issue, so I'm just gonna hafta see what I can fit reasonably and get good sound. Probably a good high-output 10" sub and some high-end components and call it a day. Already got a decent headunit, that should work, for now.

Very nice. Congrats.

 

[tRidiot]

Well, got my car.

All I can say is....

FRIGGING WOW!



I am sure glad it is black.... cause I think it is going to be my casket - one way or the other!


Front end gets a little light over 140.

 

[Capm_Spaulding]

Congrats, I haven't had the chance to drive one yet but I have heard nothing but great things!

 

[Capm_Spaulding]

I think I am getting this one. Going to pick it up on Saturday.


It is a 2009 370z Coupe w/Sport package -

26k miles with extended 100k mile warranty valid until 7/13/2015
7AT tranny *(w/paddle shifters)
19" RAYS forged wheels
Big brake package with Akebono calipers and oversized rotors
Stillen 25 row oil cooler
K&N air filters
Black HPS silicon intake tubes
Stillen high flow cats
Stillen catback exhaust
Motordyne XYZ pipe with resonator(replaced the Stillen Y and mid pipes for better sound)
UpRev tuner version software/cable
Swift Spec-R springs(1-1.5" drop)
Whiteline adjustable front & rear sway bars
Smoked taillights (actual paint)
**The wheels are not permanently black. They are coated with a durable plastic that can be peeled off in minutes and will not harm the stock silver powder coat**

Was asking $24k without the mods, $26k with them. We've settled on $25k with the mods AND he's going to throw in some AR parts he happened to have he doesn't need. 14.5" Daniel Defense barrel and 10 NIW 30-round PMAGs, lol.

Win/Win! Sweet ride AND some free AR stuff! Who can complain about that?!?!?!?

So I don't really know what all that stuff in the mod list means... I obviously have a LONG ways to go and a LOT of reading to do! But I am up for it! Feel free to comment on any of those mods... I am assuming the 25-row oil cooler is to address the issues several people above mentioned. He said it was a must-have for this car.

Those are some quality aftermarket parts, the guy seems like he knew what he was doing. The sway bars and springs will address most of small issues they had stock with. Quality exhaust parts with a nice setup, didn't skimp on anything from the looks of it. Might read up on that tuner, I'm not familiar with the brand but it could be a great one!
Overall I'd say you got a bargain, everything looks great and they are from top notch companies. Might look at some wider rear tires would be my only suggestion, Haven't seen many stock z's keep it straight off the line. You could fit 305's in the back without a spacer. Rota p45's are light weight and look sharp on z's too, but that's just my opinion

 

[tRidiot]

Well, I now know it will do at least 155 in 5th gear (out of 7!) at just under 6k RPM.

DAMN.


That is all the road we have around here.... <sigh>

 

[noslogto]

I hope you're running a really good radar detector...