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3nl 07-30-2015 05:46 PM

My Reason for Not Getting a Z-Car
 
Not Pictured: 2 other 370z and a 350z in a parking lot of less than 150 where I work...
http://jservedio.com/pictures/car/zland.jpg

I know not buying a car because "everyone else has it" is kind of stupid, but... when there are literally FIVE other Z-cars in my parking lot... it's just kind of ridiculous. There are more Z-cars than Priuises (Prii?) in my work parking lot.

I love the Z and think it is an excellent car and was stuck between the two after hundreds of miles in each...but, that really helped tip me over the edge. Under the snow in the winter, I would have end up clearing off the wrong Z (or more than 1 wrong Z...).

Porcupint 07-30-2015 05:51 PM

Where I live I see a 370 maybe once every few days. I'll see about 6 FRZ's every day. Didn't get a 370 because it's even less practical than my BRZ and really not a fan of the seating position in it.

MisterSheep 07-30-2015 05:57 PM

I considered getting a 370z, but the high price tag and the looks are what got me into a frs. I used to own a 94 z32 300zx twin turbo that I loved it but I do not like the styling of the newer Z's. I know they perform marvelously but I just couldn't get over how ugly they looked through my eyes.

tahdizzle 07-30-2015 06:16 PM

The z cars is actually alot of performance for the dollar.
You can't fault people getting the most out their dollar.
But I think you made the right choice. :D

smg1138 07-30-2015 06:19 PM

The only 370's I really like right now are the Nismos. But, unfortunately, they're also out of my price range. Considering the price point, the 86 is really hard to beat IMO. It handles great and it's super fun to drive. I'm actually glad when I see more 86 owners out on the road. The more the merrier I say.

CAMBAM_6 07-30-2015 06:56 PM

That's kind of weird considering 86's are a lot more affordable. I see some older 350's more often then I see a 370, but 86's are absolutely everywhere now in Southern California. Not a big deal though about 85% of them I see are completely stock.

DAEMANO 07-30-2015 07:06 PM

Difference for me is that 86's are actually fun to drive. Borrowed a buddy's 370 and it felt like driving in a bathtub filled with marbles (albeit a very fast one). And yes, there are a lot of 86's in SoCal, but there are scads more Z's.

3nl 07-30-2015 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAMBAM_6 (Post 2341055)
That's kind of weird considering 86's are a lot more affordable. I see some older 350's more often then I see a 370, but 86's are absolutely everywhere now in Southern California. Not a big deal though about 85% of them I see are completely stock.

One of the software companies that makes Call of Duty is next to me. I would have a "duplicate" car even if I got a 997, M3, M5, 987 or 981 Cayman S, WRX, WRX STI, or any other number of performance or sports cars. In fact, the likeliest reason I have the only FR-S is because it is the cheapest of them lol.

3nl 07-30-2015 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tahdizzle (Post 2340996)
The z cars is actually alot of performance for the dollar.
You can't fault people getting the most out their dollar.
But I think you made the right choice. :D

Oh hell yeah it is, I actually preferred the Z (shh, don't tell anyone) because it is far more comfortable, the interior is worlds better, and who is going to complain about an extra 130hp?

But, the FR-S is so much more fun to drive on the twisties than the Z, I have a seat for my dog, can pick up drunk friends in a pinch (and at the same time, make fun of them for being drunk and rolling around my back "shelf"), and don't have to see my car 5 times in my parking lot.

Plus, keeping an extra $200 a month along with an extra $10 grand in the bank makes me pretty happy though.

zigzagz94 07-30-2015 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3nl (Post 2340951)
I know not buying a car because "everyone else has it" is kind of stupid, but... when there are literally FIVEother Z-cars in my parking lot... it's just kind of ridiculous.





The government could mandate that everyone has to have a BRZ and I wouldn't give a sh!t because I love driving my car.

strat61caster 07-30-2015 11:58 PM

For me there were >500 reasons to not buy a 370Z.

370Z Curb weight 3,270 lbs
FR-S Curb weight 2,760 lbs

mn_ca 07-31-2015 12:36 AM

I see so many of these things on my way to work and back home. Same ones too. EVERYDAY. FS on the dealership lot lol.

jdmblood 07-31-2015 02:43 AM

gonna have a hard time keeping up though..

Packofcrows 07-31-2015 05:06 AM

4 twins here including visitors and over 20 Z's. Twins look more unique.


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