Just got my car!!! -- Driving report (long)
Simply the best review I have read so far from any pre-orderer, bar none!! Wow, their is actually a Daytona 350Z parked 8 miles away from me. Can I come over and spend the night, z350z?? Well, hope to see you on the 101 in the morning commute, anyway. Break her in easy my friend, nice and easy!!! and..................CONGRATUALATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!! 
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throbbing_Zon: Wow, thanks for the glowing review of my review! So when do you want to go for a ride? Saturday?
(Sorry, I have not exactly been breaking her in easy. I am mostly keeping it below redline, having set the tach light to flash at 5000, but I have been pushing it a bit hard. I really don't think it matters much with engines these days anyway. Keeping it under 4,000 would be impossible -- I challenge anyone to try!)
(Sorry, I have not exactly been breaking her in easy. I am mostly keeping it below redline, having set the tach light to flash at 5000, but I have been pushing it a bit hard. I really don't think it matters much with engines these days anyway. Keeping it under 4,000 would be impossible -- I challenge anyone to try!)
z350z, I believe you. I know I will have that weight on my foot too. It's just been so long a wait, so we just can't wait!!
Saturday!!! If I don't have to work, we need to ship, then I have plans to go too Metcalf to break in my new Yamaha Banshee Quad, nice and easy, ha ha!! But that will be in the morning. Saturday afternoon should work, if I'm not at work that is. How about I PM you tomorrow night when I know if I work or not. If not then we firm up. OMG, realizing a ride in your Z just now brought a tear to my eye!! November, November, November............................is my birthday month
Saturday!!! If I don't have to work, we need to ship, then I have plans to go too Metcalf to break in my new Yamaha Banshee Quad, nice and easy, ha ha!! But that will be in the morning. Saturday afternoon should work, if I'm not at work that is. How about I PM you tomorrow night when I know if I work or not. If not then we firm up. OMG, realizing a ride in your Z just now brought a tear to my eye!! November, November, November............................is my birthday month
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Re: Epic Post
Originally posted by CPA
Z -
Epic post - no need to qualify yourself for being longwinded... you should know by now that all of us that haven't received ours take in EVERY word..
Getting back to your previous cars, (and this comparison goes out to anyone else who has input) I sense that part of your impression of the Z is due to cars that you have owned in the past. That is where I come in - I am currently driving a friggin 1993 Mazda 626!!! My friends, and others that I know are telling me that the Z is going to be a subtle change - to say the least.
The closest car I have over owned was a 1987 240SX.
Whats your take?? Feel free to give the Z all the props it is due....... And tks for the epic post.
Russ
Z -
Epic post - no need to qualify yourself for being longwinded... you should know by now that all of us that haven't received ours take in EVERY word..
Getting back to your previous cars, (and this comparison goes out to anyone else who has input) I sense that part of your impression of the Z is due to cars that you have owned in the past. That is where I come in - I am currently driving a friggin 1993 Mazda 626!!! My friends, and others that I know are telling me that the Z is going to be a subtle change - to say the least.
The closest car I have over owned was a 1987 240SX.
Whats your take?? Feel free to give the Z all the props it is due....... And tks for the epic post.
Russ
It will be a HUGE change from a 626, of course, but will feel closer to the 240SX in seating position, etc. The only 240SX I have been in was an automatic and didn't do much for me. I think you will be very happy with the Z compared to your other cars.
Originally posted by z350z
Thanks, blackSunshine. I will check out Track #13 tomorrow.
Here's a (rather lame) pick of me picking up my Blue Beauty today:
Thanks, blackSunshine. I will check out Track #13 tomorrow.
Here's a (rather lame) pick of me picking up my Blue Beauty today:
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Re: Ride comfort
Originally posted by mike952
Some people say ride comfort is smooth while others say its rough (more smooth than rough though).
These ratings are useless as everyone has their own benchmark to make such a comment (the guy who says it's rough is used to driving a Camry); likewise for the guy who says it's smooth.
This is the first time I read where the cars bumpiness is compared to another (the MR2) and fares better -- which sounds like good news!!
I test drove an MR2, but at the time I wasn't trying to focus on the bumpiness so I am still at odds. Has anyone driven a Honda Prelude either 92-96 model or the 97-01 model? How would it compare to that?
Thanks
Some people say ride comfort is smooth while others say its rough (more smooth than rough though).
These ratings are useless as everyone has their own benchmark to make such a comment (the guy who says it's rough is used to driving a Camry); likewise for the guy who says it's smooth.
This is the first time I read where the cars bumpiness is compared to another (the MR2) and fares better -- which sounds like good news!!
I test drove an MR2, but at the time I wasn't trying to focus on the bumpiness so I am still at odds. Has anyone driven a Honda Prelude either 92-96 model or the 97-01 model? How would it compare to that?
Thanks
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Re: Re: Ride comfort
Originally posted by 350zhawaii
I got to test drive the car on wed. and I own a 93 prelude and let me tell you. The car is smooth, more so than the prelude. The clutch is very easy on the foot...very quick to engage. I love it. If nothing goes wrong, i'll be getting my Z this friday and i'll post my review of it after I drive around the island a couple of times.
I got to test drive the car on wed. and I own a 93 prelude and let me tell you. The car is smooth, more so than the prelude. The clutch is very easy on the foot...very quick to engage. I love it. If nothing goes wrong, i'll be getting my Z this friday and i'll post my review of it after I drive around the island a couple of times.
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z350z,
Thanks for all the detailed information on your new "Z". Even though I expect to have my "Z" by next week, I really appreciated your motivating first experience with your new "Z". As I was reading it, I too could almost picture your first ride!
Can you talk a liittle bit more about the acceleration of the car. Does it feel fast?
Thanks for the picture and congrats!!!
Thanks for all the detailed information on your new "Z". Even though I expect to have my "Z" by next week, I really appreciated your motivating first experience with your new "Z". As I was reading it, I too could almost picture your first ride!
Can you talk a liittle bit more about the acceleration of the car. Does it feel fast?
Thanks for the picture and congrats!!!
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Re: Just got my car!!! -- Driving report (long)
So there you have it: The Greatest Car I Have Ever Owned. I am sorry, I don't mean to "rub it in" for those that are still waiting, but you should know that at least some people think that Nissan got everything exactly right.
Feel free to ask questions. [/B]
Well the East Cost is awake now!! Just wanted to say that it most assuredly did not feel like you were 'rubbing it in'. Thanks for the great review!!
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Congrats!
z350z, That was a beautiful review. This is why I come here to see lovers of the car being truthful about all the good stuff. Nothing better than a review from a homer!!! I am super jacked up! I can't wait!!! The pic is awesome!! The Daytona blue is lookin mighty tasty. Thanks a lot.
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Shifting
You mentioned that the upshift from 2 to 3 is a joy. My experienc has always been that shifting "flaws" show up when down shifting. How is the downshift from 3 to 2? Is it effortless (I hope) or is there any notchy like feel to it?
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Re: Just got my car!!! -- Driving report (long)
Originally posted by z350z
Wow, wow, wow. Where to begin? First let's set the tone by saying I am a very happy man right now. Sure, it would be nice if I could be all hard-*** and objective and pick apart every detail of the car like an emotionless investigator, but let me admit right up front that I am seriously in love with this car. So for unbiased criticism, read elsewhere!
Wow, wow, wow. Where to begin? First let's set the tone by saying I am a very happy man right now. Sure, it would be nice if I could be all hard-*** and objective and pick apart every detail of the car like an emotionless investigator, but let me admit right up front that I am seriously in love with this car. So for unbiased criticism, read elsewhere!
You have just made my November wait bearable. For that, I thank you,
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In response to Robbyn's request about driver's size (i know i'm not z350z but hope this helps), I'm 6'2" tall and about 240lbs and I had absolutely no problem with fitting in the car. Head room was really, really good, lots of room to spare. And width wise, I was very comfortable in the seat and cockpit.
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A brilliant and an utterly moving account!
In regards to the "tears in the eyes" thing. Well, let's just say that winding out a sports car down a twisty but open road (that you've never driven before) with the sun setting and the sky all pink and orange, and your favorite music playing softly in the background, with no cops for miles, is ALMOST better than sex.
I'd cry too!
I had this experience while driving to the south of France through the many hamlets, villages and vineyards of the Bordeaux region. I've been longing ever since to repeat the experience.
In those days it was in a friend's brand new Peugeot 205GTi !!
Maybe next time, it'll be in a 350Z
Keep the positive reviews coming...
Fly
In regards to the "tears in the eyes" thing. Well, let's just say that winding out a sports car down a twisty but open road (that you've never driven before) with the sun setting and the sky all pink and orange, and your favorite music playing softly in the background, with no cops for miles, is ALMOST better than sex.
I'd cry too!
I had this experience while driving to the south of France through the many hamlets, villages and vineyards of the Bordeaux region. I've been longing ever since to repeat the experience.
In those days it was in a friend's brand new Peugeot 205GTi !!
Maybe next time, it'll be in a 350Z
Keep the positive reviews coming...
Fly
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