Well, I got a Z

RVExotics · 08-31-2008, 11:56 PM

I hope it's not blasphemy to post this here, but since so many people helped me with my questions, I figured I would update everyone on what finally happened. I had already decided I just wasn't going to be able to afford either Z4 coupe, so I began looking at other options. The two that stuck out were the Mazda MX-5 and the Nissan 350Z. The MX-5 really was a blast to drive, and top down motoring (first time) was great. It just didn't have the oomph I wanted. I test drove an '05 350Z and that sold me. Yesterday, I picked up a lightly used '08 base model white 350Z from a dealership nearby. The car is beastly with power, compared to the MINI anyway. It's the base model, so it's fairly spartan inside (and no cruise control! yikes), but there are plenty of features to satisfy me. Even has xenon lamps. The dealership came way down off the price, especially considering it was this year's model with 6k mi on it. I like the idea of being able to get this car serviced less than 15 minutes from here, as opposed to more than 3 hours from here with the MINI.

Anyway, here she is.

Hawkeye · 09-01-2008, 12:19 AM

.... Where is ZGirl....

Nice car

ramblerz4 · 09-01-2008, 06:24 AM

Not too bad, at least reminescant of the true original Z.

I started off with one, waaaaaaaay back when, a 240Z.
Over the years it sorta got 'slightly' modified

Have fun with your new car, that's what it's for!

/Runar

rosierobins2003 · 09-01-2008, 07:09 AM

I was thinking of the Nissan Z as well, but never even got around to test driving it. I've heard good things about the Z. I just wanted the dependability that the BMW name comes with.

Rosie

F87LUV · 09-01-2008, 11:10 AM

Niiice. I loved my 350. Time for nismo wheeeeels.

A267839885568 · 09-01-2008, 11:19 AM

Lol my friend's 350Z got hit by a truck....twice on the same day. :P I was laughing my butt off...hope you get better luck with yours!

Rick Hunter · 09-01-2008, 11:20 AM

Very nice, mate!

Can't beat the price for 306HP + gobs of performance. Definitely a better choice than the MX-5 IMHO.

KevinC · 09-01-2008, 03:56 PM

You coulda done a helluva lot worse.. congrats on your purchase, and sounds like you're very happy with it.. rock on!

NJ-Eric · 09-02-2008, 06:24 AM

Enjoy!

-Eric

blue-coupe · 09-02-2008, 10:12 AM

There is no harm in getting a 350z, a great car for a great price!

Crimson92 · 09-02-2008, 11:29 AM

beautiful ...i love the z33...i miss my 06 sometimes

caseysc · 09-02-2008, 02:27 PM

Congrats!! A good friend of mine has a 2006 and likes it. It's a lot of car for the money. His biggest problems are the trunk size and the cost of tires. Now...he has never owned a BMW and therefore, does not know what he is missing. Enjoy this GREAT car!

KevinC · 09-02-2008, 09:09 PM

Nice to see all positive comments and nothing even resembling a flame.

BlackSapphireZ · 09-02-2008, 09:30 PM

be prepared to spend $$$$ in gas lol

RVExotics · 09-04-2008, 09:57 PM

Hah, tell me about it! I put about $45 in it three days ago. Didn't fill it up but close. Today I put in another $46 to fill it. To be fair, this is my first daily driver stick, and I've been enjoying the sound of the engine probably a bit too much. Time to back off and start driving it like a sane person I suppose.

SunnyD · 09-04-2008, 10:01 PM

Nice purchase! I had an 04 G35 Coupe and loved it. Great car with a great engine

BimmerPride · 09-23-2008, 09:11 PM

Congratulations! It will give you many smiles and miles of driving pleasure. Before getting my current 07 335i Coupe, I was driving an 06 350Z coupe which I owned for a year. Great sports car which is true to it's purpose. I used it as both weekend car and dailiy driver with no problems of any kind. I love my new 335 coupe, I have had it for a year now and liking it more every day, but there are times when I still miss my 350Z. I loved the whole 2 seater performance sports car experience. I may consider getting another 2 seater later on again. Enjoy you Z!!

Nutballa · 09-23-2008, 10:37 PM

The Nissan 350Z is awesome! Congrats.

08-31-2008, 11:56 PM	#1
RVExotics Private First Class 28 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 2017 i3 REx Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dardanelle, AR iTrader: (0)	Well, I got a Z I hope it's not blasphemy to post this here, but since so many people helped me with my questions, I figured I would update everyone on what finally happened. I had already decided I just wasn't going to be able to afford either Z4 coupe, so I began looking at other options. The two that stuck out were the Mazda MX-5 and the Nissan 350Z. The MX-5 really was a blast to drive, and top down motoring (first time) was great. It just didn't have the oomph I wanted. I test drove an '05 350Z and that sold me. Yesterday, I picked up a lightly used '08 base model white 350Z from a dealership nearby. The car is beastly with power, compared to the MINI anyway. It's the base model, so it's fairly spartan inside (and no cruise control! yikes), but there are plenty of features to satisfy me. Even has xenon lamps. The dealership came way down off the price, especially considering it was this year's model with 6k mi on it. I like the idea of being able to get this car serviced less than 15 minutes from here, as opposed to more than 3 hours from here with the MINI. Anyway, here she is.
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09-01-2008, 12:19 AM	#2
Hawkeye Brigadier General 2070 Rep 4,365 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 Coupe, '21 X3, '16 GMC Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 GMC Sierra SLT [10.00] 2008 Yamaha R6 [9.00]	.... Where is ZGirl.... Nice car __________________ 2007 Z4 3.0si Coupe • 6 MT • Black Saphire Metallic • PP • SP 2016 GMC Sierra SLT Z71 Premium Plus 4x4 2017 Harley StreetGlide • Denim Black • V&H Tune 2021 BMW x30i • Phytonic Blue Metallic • Fully loaded
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09-01-2008, 06:24 AM	#3
ramblerz4 New Member 2 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2004 Z4 ESS TS2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Not too bad, at least reminescant of the true original Z. I started off with one, waaaaaaaay back when, a 240Z. Over the years it sorta got 'slightly' modified Have fun with your new car, that's what it's for! /Runar
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09-01-2008, 07:09 AM	#4
rosierobins2003 Rosie..... 61 Rep 1,104 Posts Drives: 2016 Z4 2.8 Auto.... Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW [0.00]	I was thinking of the Nissan Z as well, but never even got around to test driving it. I've heard good things about the Z. I just wanted the dependability that the BMW name comes with. Rosie __________________ https://photos.google.com/u/1/photo/...5H_ty4oVFe88gW
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F87LUV Lieutenant General 3689 Rep 15,081 Posts Drives: '16 M2, '23 GT4 Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (4) Garage List 2023 Porsche GT4 [5.00] 2016 BMW M2 [8.66]	Niiice. I loved my 350. Time for nismo wheeeeels. __________________ IG: Trackinheels
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09-01-2008, 11:19 AM	#6
A267839885568 Second Lieutenant 95 Rep 293 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M4 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [0.00]	Lol my friend's 350Z got hit by a truck....twice on the same day. :P I was laughing my butt off...hope you get better luck with yours!
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09-01-2008, 11:20 AM	#7
Rick Hunter Skull Squadron Leader 304 Rep 2,031 Posts Drives: '07 M Coupé & '16 435xi GCoupé Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Emerald City iTrader: (20)	Very nice, mate! Can't beat the price for 306HP + gobs of performance. Definitely a better choice than the MX-5 IMHO. __________________
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KevinC your average JAMF 3088 Rep 4,090 Posts Drives: '21 M2 Comp, '19 Golf R Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cochise County, AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 VW Golf R [0.00] 2021 BMW M2 Competi ... [0.00]	You coulda done a helluva lot worse.. congrats on your purchase, and sounds like you're very happy with it.. rock on! __________________ '21 M2 Comp '19 Golf R
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09-02-2008, 06:24 AM	#9
NJ-Eric Private 0 Rep 51 Posts Drives: Montego Blue Z4 3.0Si Coupe Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Now living in TX iTrader: (0)	Enjoy! -Eric
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09-02-2008, 10:12 AM	#10
blue-coupe Second Lieutenant 115 Rep 253 Posts Drives: 1999 Z3 Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dallas TX iTrader: (0)	There is no harm in getting a 350z, a great car for a great price!
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caseysc Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 2010 128i Conv. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Aiken, SC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 Z4 2.5i [8.00]	Congrats!! A good friend of mine has a 2006 and likes it. It's a lot of car for the money. His biggest problems are the trunk size and the cost of tires. Now...he has never owned a BMW and therefore, does not know what he is missing. Enjoy this GREAT car!
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09-02-2008, 09:09 PM	#13
KevinC your average JAMF 3088 Rep 4,090 Posts Drives: '21 M2 Comp, '19 Golf R Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cochise County, AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 VW Golf R [0.00] 2021 BMW M2 Competi ... [0.00]	Nice to see all positive comments and nothing even resembling a flame. __________________ '21 M2 Comp '19 Golf R
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BlackSapphireZ Major 97 Rep 1,191 Posts Drives: 22 GLE 53 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ladson, SC iTrader: (0)	be prepared to spend $$$$ in gas lol __________________ 2022 GLE 53 Coupe
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09-04-2008, 09:57 PM	#15
RVExotics Private First Class 28 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 2017 i3 REx Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dardanelle, AR iTrader: (0)	Hah, tell me about it! I put about $45 in it three days ago. Didn't fill it up but close. Today I put in another $46 to fill it. To be fair, this is my first daily driver stick, and I've been enjoying the sound of the engine probably a bit too much. Time to back off and start driving it like a sane person I suppose.
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09-04-2008, 10:01 PM	#16
SunnyD Major 452 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: M4 GTS Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Long Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	Nice purchase! I had an 04 G35 Coupe and loved it. Great car with a great engine __________________ '16 ///M4 GTS '11.75 ///E90 M3 ZCP \| DCT '06 ///M5 \| SMG - Gone '98 ///M3 \| 5MT - Gone '07 ///M Coupe \| 6MT - Gone
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09-23-2008, 09:11 PM	#17
BimmerPride BMW CCA 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Orlando, Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	Member Congratulations! It will give you many smiles and miles of driving pleasure. Before getting my current 07 335i Coupe, I was driving an 06 350Z coupe which I owned for a year. Great sports car which is true to it's purpose. I used it as both weekend car and dailiy driver with no problems of any kind. I love my new 335 coupe, I have had it for a year now and liking it more every day, but there are times when I still miss my 350Z. I loved the whole 2 seater performance sports car experience. I may consider getting another 2 seater later on again. Enjoy you Z!!
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09-23-2008, 10:37 PM	#18
Nutballa Captain 248 Rep 840 Posts Drives: BMW F13 M6 // BMW F22 M235i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Austin, Texas+ San Antonio iTrader: (1)	The Nissan 350Z is awesome! Congrats. __________________ BMW FTW! "Power is nothing without Control" - Pirelli.
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