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Old May 20, 2005 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by HyperSprite
,,,Even with the top down they feel a bit claustrophobic.

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Funny, that's exactly why I didn't get a coupe - because of the claustrophobic feeling of being couped up...
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Old May 20, 2005 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Livn-4-Tdy
I HAD to compliment how great your car looks. SUPER clean! What do you use on it??

Also saw that your from Ohio...I grew up in Marblehead.
Thanks for the compliment...I use Meguiar's NXT Tech Wax... ZR is stored for the winter. Marblehead is a beautiful place.
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Old May 21, 2005 | 08:30 AM
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Oh no it's so nice and sunny and breezy outside and I will be forced to see a client with the top down. How we suffer!
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Old May 21, 2005 | 12:33 PM
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i personally like the lines of the cope better. However, now that my Z coupe is sold, im looking for a vert. Prolly will get a lightly used SL55, but i'll look at the ZR to see if nissan has cleaned up their act. Actually, scratch that, i cannot deal with nissan's awful dealership service experience.
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Old May 21, 2005 | 01:14 PM
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the profile of the coupe is perfect in my opinion
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Old May 21, 2005 | 01:56 PM
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Anyone else realized that all the people with coupes are gonna say that they look better. And all the people with roadsters are gonna say that they look better? It's like the G35 vs. Z threads...you're basically just getting a list of who owns what. LOL
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Old May 21, 2005 | 02:01 PM
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The dealer I dealt with at Pinnacle Nissan actually called the roadster a disgrace to the Z. And well I wouldn`t go that far, I just don`t think the ZR is nearly as nice as the coupe. But hey, everyone knows that convertibles are a "hate it or love it" thing
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Old May 21, 2005 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Sensation350Z
The dealer I dealt with at Pinnacle Nissan actually called the roadster a disgrace to the Z. And well I wouldn`t go that far, I just don`t think the ZR is nearly as nice as the coupe. But hey, everyone knows that convertibles are a "hate it or love it" thing
WOW! What an idiot! He is mocking the very car he is gonna try and sell within the next few hours. What if you were there to buy a roadster? Most dealers try and get you to buy the more expensive model. LOL
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Old May 21, 2005 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Sensation350Z
The dealer I dealt with at Pinnacle Nissan actually called the roadster a disgrace to the Z. And well I wouldn`t go that far, I just don`t think the ZR is nearly as nice as the coupe. But hey, everyone knows that convertibles are a "hate it or love it" thing
The dealer at Pinnacle Nissan is an idiot. A disgrace to Nissan.
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Old May 22, 2005 | 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by yr4m2
I had a great Z experience this weekend. I was going from Irvine to San Diego down the coast when I spotted a SL roadster. I have a PPW roadster. Well for about 70 miles down the coast we zoomed a lil bit in and out of cars and just cruised. He was an older guy, and when he initially pulled up he gave me a thumbs up and the fun was on. I've gotten tons of comments on my Z, but this was just plain cool to experience. I can't recall the last time someone in a Tundra came up to me and just cruised when I am in my truck ( uhhh never). Going down the coast at 85-90 with the temp at 75-80 outside. That my friends is why the convertible will always be better than the coupe!
And that my friend shows how you dont know what you were trying to say.
1st you talk about the roadstar
2nd you compare it to the tundra
3rd you conclude the roadster is better than coupe

uhhhh thank you come again
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Old May 22, 2005 | 08:33 AM
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Ok everyone...LOOK! Some people like the roadster...so they bought it, some people like the coupe...so they bought it. WHO CARES!! People got what they wanted. Personally I would've preferred a targa but they don't make one. I love my roadster but there is still room in my heart to appreciate all the Z's. LOL
They both have advantages and dis-advantages. It's like arguing about which color is best...it's personal preference.
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Old May 22, 2005 | 12:32 PM
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Yeah , MAYBE the roadster looks better than the coupe when the tops down ... but I think we all know which one looks better otherwise ...
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Old May 22, 2005 | 12:53 PM
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Why is this thread still alive? If people keep talking about the top up I'm gonna have to start throwing out my comments...which I really don't want to have to do.
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Old May 22, 2005 | 01:26 PM
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Well The summer's pretty much here and I'd definately want to be driving a roadster....
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Old May 23, 2005 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by zownz
And that my friend shows how you dont know what you were trying to say.
1st you talk about the roadstar
2nd you compare it to the tundra
3rd you conclude the roadster is better than coupe

uhhhh thank you come again
Some people just don't get it.




Originally Posted by TAZBomberman
Yeah , MAYBE the roadster looks better than the coupe when the tops down ... but I think we all know which one looks better otherwise ...


You thing wrong.


I love the looks of the coupe, but it crakes me up how some coupe owner think everyone (“all”) like the looks of the coupe better and just buy the roadster for the top down experience. I think the ZR is the best looking car in its class on the road (and price range) and that’s why I bought it.

Oh and did I mention the top goes down and that’s a BIG bonus!
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Old May 23, 2005 | 02:52 PM
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I like the look of the roadster with the top up. The way the "cockpit" of the car is set up it looks like a bubble on a fighter jet. LOL
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Old May 23, 2005 | 06:53 PM
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I too thought you meant the Mercedes SLK roadster. It's LS for Lemans Sunset FYI.
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Old May 23, 2005 | 07:53 PM
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Even thought the coupe is a tad faster the roadster can make

Girls drop their panties in 5 seconds flat.
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Old May 23, 2005 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by crazygideon
Even thought the coupe is a tad faster the roadster can make

Girls drop their panties in 5 seconds flat.

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Old May 25, 2005 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by zownz
And that my friend shows how you dont know what you were trying to say.
1st you talk about the roadstar
2nd you compare it to the tundra
3rd you conclude the roadster is better than coupe

uhhhh thank you come again

Well, now that things were taken out of context. I love both cars and have had Z's in my family since the 240z. What you don't get is that this was meant purely to be a "great experience" thread. Both cars are great which is why I got one. I could afford the Convert, so why not. The Tundra comparison was simply to show how Z owners are prouder of their vehicles than some other car or truck owners. The fact that the other driver acknowledged me is key, not the performance of the Z over the Tundra, cause, when it comes to camping the Z sucks period. Be real and come with something of interest or value.



Oh and it does get to hot to drive with the top down sometimes. With the top up the car never bakes your scalp as was implied. Well at least not mine. Still lovin it.
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