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Then of course, what model did you get, with which options, and in what color combinations?
Seriously, if my wife did that, I'd be thrilled!
This car is just for fun. It would not be driven back and forth to work. We live in Georgia so the weather is really not a big issue.
I got the Touring model, Chrome Silver, Charcoal Interior, splash guards. Did not get the gps system or the 18" wheels.
Come back after Christmas and tell us how it went!
That's like you saying, "here is something that neither of us need, and you would never buy for yourself, but it will make you really happy and that is worth it too me." Superfluous gifts are the best. This is very sweet (sniff)... I am feeling a little ferklempt... talk amongst yourselves...
I'll echo the sentiments of others here who responded to your inquiry. You done good for your hubby!!!
I'm personally not into ragtops, but I recently traded in my 2000 Eclipse GT as part of the deal for my new 2004 350Z Tourer.
No comparison between the two. I found the Eclipse was a pleasant vehicle, but Mitsubishi ruined it as a sports car back in 2000 when they totally redesigned it, and among other things, eliminated the turbo. Also with the softer suspension, the Eclipse became a wannabe sports car and a wanna be luxury vehicle...and fully accomplished neither. The styling is attractive, but it's beginning to become dated looking, and the huge turning circle is something you might expect in a large SUV and NOT in any type of sporty car.
PisceanZ
Muffin Man...the answer would be yes if I could afford two husbands :-)
At 50, he's probably not looking for a full blown sports car, but something a little more refined, but that still has 95% of what a sports car is all about.
If he gives you any grief at all (he's an idiot if he does), remember you've got lots of potential suitors right here on Edmunds should the need arise:-)
I've heard that the weather in Georgia is really nice most of the year.
I imagine that you could became a fine lawyer within the next ten years.
Thanks for your opinion on the matter!
Anyway, if I owned a 350Z and lived in the snow country, I would park it and get a 4X4 truck or SUV with snow tires. You don't really want to subject a nice sports car to the salts, rocks and crap you find while driving in the snow, now do you?
Although the Z might do ok in the snow, you don't want to subject it to all the hazards and crap to be found in a snow/ice situation on the road. There's also a far greater chance of someone else hitting YOU. Besides, you're not going to be racing anywhere with your Z under the aforementioned conditions even if it got you to where you're going.
In my case, when the first flake falls, my Z scurries into the garage and doesn't come out again until the roads are sufficiently cleaned up after the snowfall. That could be from a few days to a week or more. But so be it.
PisceanZ
Besides, you don't wanna see half the stuff we have to delete...
http://www.edmunds.com/townhall/memberagreement.html
Put snows on it, drive it, enjoy it. If you want art in the garage, buy a statue, or move to SoCal! JW
I live in New Hampshire an own a non-turbo 1990 300ZX with some performance mods. I've driven the car year round since 1997. Dec 1st comes you put 4 snow tires on and you drive it. You wait till they plow the snow and you drive it. I'm not even going to get into the fact that the new gen Z in many (not base model) cases might come with the latest electronic driving options...(ie. VSC...etc..)
It's funny, people spend $27-32K+ on their new baby, but won't spend the extra $$$ on 4 good snow tires.. Yes, they do cost..but hey no one forced you to buy a Z did they.
I'm so tired of people complaining "my OEM tires suck in the snow" no kidding...hello...!
I have 2 words for ya...."Tire Rack"
Happy Holiday's
-mike-
Last comment---in "real" racing, weight is so important (lack thereof I mean).
Still very impressive driving!
Caution: This "film" is a bit long.
Of course, these guys were being pretty polite as you can see. I don't think anyone wanted to bang these cars up.
I thought it was interesting that the 350Z had an aftermarket oil cooler added for protection. This gives no advantage in a short race, but I'm wondering with the obvious BMW's superior braking (driver could go into corners deeper) and reputation for endurance, if the M3 wouldn't have ground down the 350Z over 25 laps or so by pressing it hard in the corners--thereby negating the Z's considerable weight advantage on the straights (is it really 600+ lbs lighter?).
Anyone, that just struck me as a strategy for winning. I don't think the Boxster could win any which way, and the S2000 really didn't have the push.
Seriously, what's the point of comparing a dedicated sports car (the 350Z) with a station wagon, regardless of straightline performance?
I can't imagine many people will be cross shopping these two vehicles.
As far as your girlfriend goes, well yes, it's an impractical, two seat sports car that most people would buy for a combination of cornering and straightline performance, not for hauling stuff around.
Have you tried any type of paint protection (like wax, maybe)?
What exactly did you expect your dealership to do for you? Re-paint the car?
Sounds like a serious case of "buyer's remorse" to me!
Other than that, it's just the luck of the draw what happens to your car on the road. There are some rare times in Colorado, for instance, during high winds, when your windshield can be sand-blastd in 30 seconds and your entire car, in the space of a few hours, takes on a dull finish.
A few miles behind a dump truck with defective mud guards can easily rat-tat-tat your paint as well.
I'd say that a Lemon Law case is a Longggg stretch for you unless your attorney knows something we don't.
That said, it's your car. Actually the Pro-Charger seems to be the F/I package of choice right now, about $9000 installed. Yes, Vortech has a good reputation. A successful F/I install implies that you are a good mechanic and can do a lot of the maintenance on your own that doesn't require fancy diagnostic electronics, as well as being knowledgeable enough to cut out a lot of the time your uber mechanic will need for diagnostics; it also implies that you strengthen the engine internals so the engine won't have the hop-up tendency to blow up; and it also implies you plan to drive it until it fits in buckets or you simply don't care about resale. JW
I have searched the web, and the only reference I can find is this:
http://press.nissan-global.com/NEW_SKYLINE_COUPE/EN/pressrelease.- html
This makes it sound like the Skyline 350GT coupe and sedan will be available soon. Since the price is listed in Yen, I am not sure about the location (ie, in the US or not>). I have searched the web, and I cannot find any additional information about this.
Does anyone else know anything?
The press release makes it sound like the sedan will have the 280hp version of the engine, which is what intersts me.
Thanks.
thanks
Enjoy!
Oh well, I guess its time to find some other forum.