350z test drive quite disappointing
07-23-2006, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by LegionnaireZ
doesn't sound like this guy has a budget...
buget....never had one in my entire life ^_^
(well, unless you count investor $$$ at my hedge fund.....but then again I could alwyas go leverage that at 100:1 to increase it, haha ^_^ )
07-23-2006, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 99atlantic
I don't think so - it had like 9000miles on it....so it'd been beaten pretty good from other testdrivers, haha. I don't know, maybe it's just all the added weight + stock performance *shrug*
That's right, darn those rich people who can buy anything they want; they should be relegated to driving Yugo's until they can memorize everything about a car, from it's compression ratio all the way down to where the bolts on it were manufactuered
That's right, darn those rich people who can buy anything they want; they should be relegated to driving Yugo's until they can memorize everything about a car, from it's compression ratio all the way down to where the bolts on it were manufactuered
If it was that u didnt know specs i wouldnt say anything, but comparing cars in a completely different price range and performance level. If u actually wanted a PERFORMANCE car, the price gap between a Z and an SL, u could twin turbo and turn the Z into a rocket car. Obviously u have no clue what ur looking for. If ur rich, get urself an SLR and call it a day.
07-23-2006, 06:07 PM
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someone's very hard to please...add a twin turbo and built motor to a Z and it won't be "dog slow" by any means...and it'll cost waaaaay less than an SL55 to boot
07-23-2006, 06:59 PM
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Oh what a great thread, now i know my car is a big let down and is slower than an M3. Please go to other dealerships (non high-end), test drive thier cars and tell us how much they suck.
07-23-2006, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 99atlantic
buget....never had one in my entire life ^_^
(well, unless you count investor $$$ at my hedge fund.....but then again I could alwyas go leverage that at 100:1 to increase it, haha ^_^ )
(well, unless you count investor $$$ at my hedge fund.....but then again I could alwyas go leverage that at 100:1 to increase it, haha ^_^ )
I am pretty sure I can speak for most ppl that if their funds were "limitless," the would buy a Z, store it in garage, and drive it once in awhile instead of being on the forum with 1,000 posts. People here buy Z because they have a budget, they love the car. You are neither. Move on, get yourself an Enzo and be satisfied.
Post some pics of your hot cars or houses... Mr. Budgetless...
07-23-2006, 08:46 PM
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I, as well, do not understand your choice of test drives. Are you looking for supercar performance in some fourdoor? Or wait, a Shelby 500hp Mustang and be done with it? Done with what? If you can get that you can get the Z car that destroyed it, everyway but in reverse, in heads up testing! Ok, that "Z" has "06" in its name rather than "350", but no more hp than the Shelby right? Please, the Mustang is a beginners car with a Ranger rear axle. Why blow it up to 500..it'll never do great. My old Toyo would destroy it just as easily..in any type of race!
Anyway...I've decided to get a new Z car...just have to decide on model & options. I've always loved 'em. Well, the original Z's anyway..the ZX's..not so much. I was hyped in 02 for the upcoming retro Z then puked when they left out the I-6, LOL. I finally came around. I test drove a new one friday and I loved it dude!! It had good response and pull for a V6 NA, although a little twitchy at high speed. I used to have a modified 95 MR2 turbo, so I'll get used to that. It doesn't have to be blindingly fast (got that covered) I just need a FUN daily driver and want to give my Silverado the park!
Anyway...I've decided to get a new Z car...just have to decide on model & options. I've always loved 'em. Well, the original Z's anyway..the ZX's..not so much. I was hyped in 02 for the upcoming retro Z then puked when they left out the I-6, LOL. I finally came around. I test drove a new one friday and I loved it dude!! It had good response and pull for a V6 NA, although a little twitchy at high speed. I used to have a modified 95 MR2 turbo, so I'll get used to that. It doesn't have to be blindingly fast (got that covered) I just need a FUN daily driver and want to give my Silverado the park!
07-23-2006, 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by jinsei888
07-23-2006, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 99atlantic
buget....never had one in my entire life ^_^
If you have no budget why the hell are you driving a 2003 G35? Im thinking this guy is full of it.
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07-23-2006, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Vicynax
Again, if you don't have a budget.. why are you hanging around the Z forum or even thinking of a Z.. A Z is crap if you seriously are in hedge funds..
I am pretty sure I can speak for most ppl that if their funds were "limitless," the would buy a Z, store it in garage, and drive it once in awhile instead of being on the forum with 1,000 posts. People here buy Z because they have a budget, they love the car. You are neither. Move on, get yourself an Enzo and be satisfied.
Post some pics of your hot cars or houses... Mr. Budgetless...
I am pretty sure I can speak for most ppl that if their funds were "limitless," the would buy a Z, store it in garage, and drive it once in awhile instead of being on the forum with 1,000 posts. People here buy Z because they have a budget, they love the car. You are neither. Move on, get yourself an Enzo and be satisfied.
Post some pics of your hot cars or houses... Mr. Budgetless...
Originally Posted by Built2shredZ
If you have no budget why the hell are you driving a 2003 G35? Im thinking this guy is full of it.
btw, it's a 2003.5 g35, get it right
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07-23-2006, 10:35 PM
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okay, i'm going to bed now; hopefully there will be a bunch more entertaining posts by the time I wake up tomorrow 
edit: here's a suggestion - pick on the fact I have top-speed headers on my g35 instead of jet-coated Crawfords, lol.
edit: here's a suggestion - pick on the fact I have top-speed headers on my g35 instead of jet-coated Crawfords, lol.
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Originally Posted by 99atlantic
Test drove a few cars today, most were big let-downs
06 350z roadster - felt dog slow and very quiet (needs headers
) .... I guess the extra 06 weight, plus the fact it's a 'vert, just doesn't help it against compared to an 03 *shrug*
others:
05 mustang gt 'vert - felt dog slow. I've never driven a new GT so I was expecting a lot, but it just didn't have anything in it. maybe because it was a convertible
0?5? E55 AMG wagon - felt fast, but a lot slower than I was expecting -> again maybe because it was a wagon and all that extra weight?
04 M3 cab - again, felt fast but a let down from what I was expecting (SMG was cool though)
0?5? SL55 AMG - very fast; faster than I thought it would be :nod:
Kind of a let down from what I was expecting...........should just get a blown 427 shelby cobra replica and be done with it :word: (or an 03/04 cobra :nervous: )
06 350z roadster - felt dog slow and very quiet (needs headers
) .... I guess the extra 06 weight, plus the fact it's a 'vert, just doesn't help it against compared to an 03 *shrug*others:
05 mustang gt 'vert - felt dog slow. I've never driven a new GT so I was expecting a lot, but it just didn't have anything in it. maybe because it was a convertible
0?5? E55 AMG wagon - felt fast, but a lot slower than I was expecting -> again maybe because it was a wagon and all that extra weight?
04 M3 cab - again, felt fast but a let down from what I was expecting (SMG was cool though)
0?5? SL55 AMG - very fast; faster than I thought it would be :nod:
Kind of a let down from what I was expecting...........should just get a blown 427 shelby cobra replica and be done with it :word: (or an 03/04 cobra :nervous: )
07-23-2006, 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 99atlantic
okay, i'm going to bed now; hopefully there will be a bunch more entertaining posts by the time I wake up tomorrow
edit: here's a suggestion - pick on the fact I have top-speed headers on my g35 instead of jet-coated Crawfords, lol.
edit: here's a suggestion - pick on the fact I have top-speed headers on my g35 instead of jet-coated Crawfords, lol.
I'm going to also side with the rest of the forum and advise you to keep your conspicuous consumption to yourself.
Finally:
07-23-2006, 10:57 PM
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you guys are a ******* bunch of straight hater ***holes! Jesus that kid simply posts that he was dissappointed in the VERT Z's drive or whatever,, then lists a bunch of cars he got a chance to drive in a day, wtf is the big deal... fcukin computer geek loosers, why you guys always tryin to rip people on here? bunch of online thugs on here.
07-23-2006, 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by ZRider07
Where the hell is all this money coming from?
If he's in Calgary, there's a good chance it's from Oil. There's mucho money there.