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Nissan 370Z Coupe Manual $59,990 Driveaway, Almost $13,000 off
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SupeNintendoChalmers on 14/11/2013 - 16:42 nissan.com.au (5820 clicks)

You may have won the lotto, commenced your mid-life crisis, or perhaps you love nothing better than burning rubber and drifting (keep it in the track).

Now that the 370z is under $60K DA you can leave 320i, 86\BRZ and C class poseurs in the dust.

I've driven the 370z and its a hoot to steer, built like a Swiss watch and goes like the clappers.

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  • 3.7 Ltr 6 cylinder VQ engine (245kW/363Nm)
  • SynchroRev Match Transmission
  • 19" alloy wheels
  • Satellite Navigation
  • Reversing camera with Predictive Path technology

*Maximum recommended driveaway price for new 370Z Coupe manual models ordered and delivered between 1/11/13 and 31/12/13 including dealer delivery and statutory charges. Prices may vary between dealers. Nissan reserves the right to vary or extend this offer. Premium paint available at additional cost.

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        • chenc64 on 14/11/2013 - 20:21
          +10

          That is the worst comparison I've ever read in my life!

          Comparing an STI to a WRX is like comparing an AMG to the base C model? YOU FREAKING IDIOT!
          You overpaid for a sh*tbox of a car and any Evo 6 with 10-15k worth of mods would absolutely MUNCH your STI.

          You talk about being a true car enthusiast yet you pay top dollar for a Japanese car that's already modified for you. The way you carry on about how your car is better then others because you can read the factory spec sheet is exactly the type that gives ACTUAL car enthusiasts a bad name.

          Oh, before you ask for the 5th time, I drive an X-Trail as my daily and have an E30 M3 for the weekend. Previous cars include 2012 C-Class, Evo 7, Nissan S14.

        • RtN on 14/11/2013 - 20:51
          -7

          Mate, you freaking idiot….. have a read again. I am actually the one saying a STi to WRX is different? Everyone else is saying they are the same.

          I am defending the EVOs, these guys think they are the same as a Ralliart/Lancer.

          You are in the wrong context as well. I know an evo 6 is a good car, I fkn love EVOs. That was not the point as we are talking about modern cars that look new as well. EVO IX was good but no clean ones available, you'd also be hard pressed to find a super clean unmodified EVO 6 was well. I needed a fresh base to start off from.

          Umm already modified for me? Mate… I have put heaps of mods on my car if you care to read and also have a new blouch turbo DW65C, ID1000 going on it with E85 as well on top of all my other support mods I have on atm. BTW, I do ALL the work on my own car except for a tune. All the things i've named are not on the factory sheet, have a read of what I said.

          I've been asking the other guys who don't know jack what do they drive, you just chimed in recently…

          I was in this position a few years ago.. there was the E46 M3 EVO X, WRX STi, EVO IX (was too hard to find a clean one that wasn't yellow at that time…), 135i, Golf R. WRX STi was a nice platform had all the looks, the potential for good power, the most practical (really spacious interior). I love the E46 M3 but really impractical to mod without spending heaps, it was a niche market. Heck, insurance was even more than the Sti. 135i, golf R were really small on the inside and hard to make big power as well. Can't even completely turn off traction control as well and not completely 4wd.

        • zeomega on 14/11/2013 - 20:58
          +9

          IT. IS. A. WRX.

          COOL STORY BRO.

          No one cares for your faux race car modifications. Let's have a track day and see how you perform with that junk. Infact there's one coming up 7th and 8th Dec at EC.

        • Bacchus on 14/11/2013 - 21:00
          +3

          "I see those little WRXs…."

          Ummm, you do realise little WRXs are the same size as an STi.
          Not sure what was the point of this attempted disparaging remark.

        • RtN on 14/11/2013 - 21:08
          -2

          YES WRX STi.. but they are different. It's like an XR6 is not the same as an F6 Typhoon.

          LOL this soon to be 310kw kw @ all fours junk? What do you drive? I know mine won't be as powerful as some of the other cars out there some running 400kw+.

          I will be hitting up Wakefield next year when I get my other parts on/arrive as well.

          It was not a WRX vs STi argument until this jjcf guy commented.

          If you are a car enthusiast you all should be backing me up here.

          If you drive a GTR you're not a GTT? Golf R, you are not a Golf TSi?

        • zeomega on 14/11/2013 - 21:24
          +17

          I am a car enthusiast… but it's people like you who give car enthusiasts a bad name. You are NOT a car enthusiast. You're just another one of those dudes pumping stupid amounts of $$ for the car to:
          1. Not handle and balance well,
          2. Thinks power is everything and drags at the lights because … 1000cc injectors.
          3. Insult people based on the cars they drive.

        • RtN on 14/11/2013 - 21:31
          -4

          No..

          I am not one of those that do stupid shit to their cars like lower the crap out of it. My car is almost at stock height just running on Ohlins that are corner balanced @ heasmans… I don't go too low to affect the suspension geometry and start changing the bump steer etc

          And no I did not say power is everything but it is what I am lacking and working on atm.

          After this would be some quality 6 pots if my 4 pots don't cut it at the track.

          It was not meant to be like this until everyone started insulting my car when they probably drive something terrible. ID 1000s aren't the only things I have btw it's just to support the extra fuel e85 uses.

          All I said was I rather an STi over this 370z. That was all. Then everyone chimed in.

          The people who give car enthusiasts a bad name are exactly who I am talking about with overly negative camber and stretched tyres with the loudest exhaust possible doing burnouts and whatnot.

        • Brick50 on 14/11/2013 - 21:55
          +8

          Good now stop commenting, I have nearly gone over my neg cap

        • daewoo on 14/11/2013 - 22:05
          +15

          Here is a negative vote. Don't come to forums looking for approval of how good your car is.

          FYI - I sold off my 400nM torque BMW coupe once I realised it's more fun mounting kerbs parking a $500 Corolla than it is worrying about getting microscopic marks on a car worth more than an STI ;) Downgrade and smile.

          Love from a Senior IT dude who wears polo shirts

        • myhotsti on 14/11/2013 - 22:05
          +1

          STI is $20K+ more than WRX, and those "extras" make it a totally different car.
          Anyone who thinks they're "saving" $20K by buying a WRX with the intention of turning it into the equivalent of an STI has probably never looked into buying either of them….otherwise they wouldn't be reciting that same stupid line…prob read in "MOTOR" magazine hahaha thats where everyone gets their auto engineering degree….
          If an STI wasn't worth the extra cash, no-one would buy one and no-one would even bother reading or commenting on this thread!
          06 STI….in the wet…the best fun ever! Every single day is awesome…even if I'm just looking at it out the window while washing dishes! How many people can say that about a car they've owned for 7 years? After a couple years I think I pretty much hated every car I've previously owned, and the car manufacturer/service dept. people. Subaru employees & cars are completely different…and so are most of the other people who drive them….I'm not sure about the "IT nerd" idea? But Subaru drivers seem a lot, lot, lot happier than people who obviously derive absolutely no pleasure from driving, and possibly lack any enthusiasm for life at all…reflected by their chosen transport "Jazz"…sht car…sht music…slightly bigger than a mentos….Is it just me, or do these folk always look like zombies on auto-pilot? With cars that have as many pedals as a dodgem…yet still too tricky…

        • RtN on 14/11/2013 - 22:11
          -6

          I am not looking for approval of how good my car is, if you read it all started when I had to defend it. And I am also not saying it is the best car on this planet either. Best car in its price range (65,000 for the base STi and 75 for the Spec R Sti) and some above it as well.

          Not putting you down but… I make 400nm from 2,000 RPM and peaking on full boost @ 3,200 RPM with 700nm of torque….. I am reading off my dyno graph.

        • RtN on 14/11/2013 - 22:12
          +1

          OMFGGGG finally someone to my saviour!

          THANK YOU. Maybe I didn't explain it well enough, hopefully you can enlighten these people.

        • RtN on 14/11/2013 - 22:21
          +1

          Agreed about the wet as well, especially at the lights (not racing) but when you need to overtake. There is nothing better than a high performance awd car on very good tyres as well.

        • daewoo on 14/11/2013 - 22:27
          +1

          RtN: "Not putting you down but… I make 400nm from 2,000 RPM"

          So does a 123D, stock standard.

        • RtN on 14/11/2013 - 22:32
          +1

          Yes.. but Diesels are different, everyone knows they make high torque figures in low RPMs. But they don't rev as high, diesels have a very narrow powerband. Lower HP figures as well…. It's not all about torque.

          Regardless, does it peak @ 700nm?

        • [Deactivated] on 15/11/2013 - 00:29
          +3

          But the WRX is only V6. Get a Commodore SSV they are faster cause they are V8.

        • Medrad on 15/11/2013 - 06:34

          So… if I go cruising in my new OzBargained Nissan 370Z, people will look at me and go "Damn, car looks good but I wish it was a WRX or STi"….

          Whatever, it's a good bargain, and not everyday is a race.

        • patinadiary on 15/11/2013 - 08:54
          +1

          I never understood what is all the fuss about owning a 'race track' car. How often(if at all ever) do you go to the race track anyway? Frankly, all you can do (legally) is 60 in a 60 zone. No point in burning fuel trying to go fast between one signal to the next. Give me luxurious detailed car from within, instead of 'sports(aka uncomfortable) seats. Hence its always going to be the Bentley Conti GT for me instead of the latest Ferrari. Now, where did i keep my Tattslotto ticket?

        • RtN on 15/11/2013 - 10:27
          +1

          When you need to overtake ;) But you can also actually take it to the race track for track days, it's a hobby really. Driving a properly modified car gives you a much better driving experience, you'll feel in love with your car and not want to drive a standard terrible car.

          Sometimes people just throw parts on and look and say "hey I look cool". But when they actually modify it so that it improves on their car's downfall so it could be the best it can be that is a different story.

        • Speckled Jim on 15/11/2013 - 10:44

          The problem is actually the torque and how soon it peaks. Or did, I dunno if they shifted it up a bit since 2004.
          Source; my old WA mechanic Tony Flood worked for Suburau on their ARC engine program.

        • pascal03 on 15/11/2013 - 12:16

          RTN, I 100% completely agree with you that STI is better than a WRX. It's even worth the money if you can afford the initial outlay.

          The only problem I think is, you're coming across a bit douchy and Mr Knowitall.

          I drive a WRX by the way in case you're wondering.

          So congrats to you and you seem to know what you want out of your car and can obviously afford it.

        • RtN on 15/11/2013 - 12:23

          Hi Pascal no not bagging out the WRX. I may have accidentally said somethings about it above but it was out of rage. It is one of the best value in that price range as well. I can't think of a better sports car for $40,000-45,000.

          I am just putting it out there that they are different after people are asking why are u spending an extra 20k or so on top for a "WRX" if you can see where I am coming from.

          I think you are right, a lot of people who don't think about these things I mention when they drive a car. I should keep the info to myself instead of trying to educate people on how cars are to be maintained, I even backup my claims with explanations of why they need do it but that doesn't seem to work either.

        • MrFunSocks on 15/11/2013 - 12:40

          Best car in its price range (65,000 for the base STi and 75 for the Spec R Sti) and some above it as well.

          Depends what you're after. A 135i is within that price range and is a much better car in many ways.

          Either way - saying "just pay the extra $15k and get an STI" is stupid. $15k is a quarter of the price of the 370z - it's hardly chump change. Personally I'd buy a new WRX over an STI because that $15k difference isn't worth it for what I would use the car for. The WRX is just as fast as the STI these days. STIs are overpriced IMO. If I'm paying $70k I'm not getting a car that is built on a $25k car base, no matter how many pistons it has in its brakes.

          WRX owner for 10+ years by the way.

        • RtN on 15/11/2013 - 12:47

          Okay maybe the spec r is over too much for this purpose. But the base STi over the WRX is well worth its weight in money. The base STi is only $5k over the top of that 370z @ 65,000.

          The WRX is about $45,000 and sti is about $60,000. You won't be able to make it the same for similar costs and by the end you might as well have bought the sti and modded that. It is well worth the 15-20k extra even though for straight line speed is the same from factory. Have a read at the above posts on the differences i've listed. I think the WRX might be even slightly faster stock for stock because the 5 speed is a lot lighter. But I am going a lot bigger power and the WRX 5 speed alone won't handle that. As I said before my mates wrx his caliper piston seals are bust just after a 2nd track day.

          Yeah I did post above that I did test drive the 135i but the after market parts market was too small. The options were very limited in what we could do in Australia at that time.

          The interior was also very small, the STi one of the roomiest cars out of all the options of Golf R, 135i, 335i, EVO X etc.

        • pascal03 on 15/11/2013 - 13:16

          No offence taken =)

          And btw, one of the best cars in the $40-$45k range would be the Renault Megane RS265. It is an absolute hoot to drive and it's mind boggling to think its a FWD car.

          I got the WRX because of a childhood dream from back in the GC8 rally days! At least I can say I've achieved one dream.

          And before someone else bag out renualt reliability blah blah blah. They are now a long long way from the old days. Their engineering are top notch now as well as their reliability.

        • striker5950 on 15/11/2013 - 16:11

          ooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhh snap!!!! watchu gona do RtN>>?????????? he offered to race u!!!

        • andy911 on 15/11/2013 - 17:46

          "I see those little WRX's" - STi man.

          Maybe one of his race upgrades was those wide angle mirrors that make other WRX's appear smaller.

          Former WRX owner.

        • RtN on 15/11/2013 - 18:14

          I may have misworded that, as I said earlier as well.. it was not a WRX vs STi argument in the first place. Was the STi>370z. Then someone chimed in and said they are the same and just get a WRX.

          There are a lot of quick WRXs out there as well but a lot (not all) of these newer generation ones lately i've seen just have a huge loud exhaust, ROTA rims or something… rather than taking the time to buy some forged rims.

          I am just here to justify the price premium of the STi over the WRX for people who do not know of the differences and think they are the same. I don't know how many times I have to say 330ci is not an M3, Lancer Ralliart is not an evo, C180 is not a c63 amg, WRX is not the same as an STi.

          And if you do care to read, my mods are nothing of that sort. All pure function, not many aftermarket aesthetic parts.

        • zeomega on 15/11/2013 - 23:36
          +2

          Let me say my peace.

          I've met loads of people like you. Who dump silly amounts of money justifying that they'll go to the track one day. That day will most likely never come, and if it does… You'll not be able to handle the power and you'll blame the lousy car you have… carry on pumping more $$ into making it faster.

          I've been through many cars, performance and non-performance. About 15 in the last 10 years. Whilst I agree power does make a difference on the track but only to a certain extent.

          When you start driving on the track then you'll understand what I mean when i call yours a FAUX race car. My car is just a simple cheap track car (about $5k), but i can pretty much tell you you won't keep up with me until you get to the straights…. that is if you can catch me after all those corners. To use THAT much power on the track, you'll be looking at WTAC kind of aero dynamics and shit… will you'll spend $40K on aero?? Oh yeah… that'll mean a non street legal car too. Thus. Faux race car.

          Any dude can drop a million bucks to go fast in the straight line. How many can take an apex properly and balance the car on the limit?

          Stop calling yourself a car enthusiast. You are reason why cops are they way they are. I get fools trying to drag race me all the time… it's plain stupidity. Take it to the track and off the street.

        • RtN on 16/11/2013 - 02:18
          -1

          zeomega… i don't understand how you AND other people can't just read my comments… I CLEARLY said I don't put all my money into going into a straight fast? I said i've invested in Ohlins.. and had it corner balanced? I'm still adjusting my suspension as well, the rear spring rates need to be upped as well but haven't even got to get around to that.

          I also have a plethora of other mods that I didn't bother to mention as it wasn't even relevant to the discussion. I've got 24mm F and a 22m rear sway bar, a whole load of bushings as well as other necessary braces… my brakes are fine at the moment on brembos and DS2500s on the street.

          Yes I know all about the aerodynamics as well, but running a WRC or a GT wing and canards of some sort will make me look like those boy racers everyone seems to think I am… I have kept my appearance standard looking, not even aftermarket rims yet as the stock are forged anyway. I am making it a dual purpose sort of car, can't be perfect in both worlds.

          Just read properly, did I say straight line speed was everything? HECK NO that is why I chose the STi for the gearbox, chassis reinforcements, brakes, and a better overall base to start a build. The WRX IS faster than the sti in straight line speed stock for stock. 300-320kw atw isn't all that much power anyway, it is a lot in manufacturers terms but a lot of modified cars make more than that. I know a lot of evos and GTRs pushing 400+ easy and turn well. My first mods were all handling mods because the stock standard STi handled like SHIT.

          The cops are the way they are because of stupid hoons that do burnouts, street race and are dangerously modding there cars with chopped springs, fake cast rota rims and other hazards, on the other hand I don't street race and as for mods I've understood what needs to be done and have taken the time to do it properly. A lot of the police are also on power trips a lot of the time and just raise revenue. I know a lot of my friends who have got done for things that improve the car and mods that are done properly, even engineered. They get defected for things like roll cages, suspension too stiff, rims too wide (more tyre tread contact, more grip, more safety). These things could save their lives and yet still get harassed for it. I've pulled myself out of quite a few situations because of the way my car is from people who shouldn't be driving on the road almost causing accidents.

          People are making way too many assumptions due to how this thread has started.

      • 2ndeffort on 14/11/2013 - 18:20
        +6

        Has anybody seen the new WRX, just when you think Subaru cant make an uglier car they over-achieve again.

        • RtN on 14/11/2013 - 18:20
          +1

          The new ones look terrible according to concepts. The current STis are sexy.

        • slowmo on 14/11/2013 - 18:22
          +12

          probably they hired all the old hyundai designers

        • RtN on 14/11/2013 - 18:30
          -3

          in all honesty what do you drive?

        • Lets Go Brandon on 14/11/2013 - 19:00
          +15

          In all honesty, what do YOU really drive? You come across like a little kid.

        • RtN on 14/11/2013 - 20:12
          -8

          I drive a WRX STi Spec R… if you care to read what we've been writing about.

          There's no use arguing with people who don't really love their cars. I see people who don't service their cars until 10,000 KMs, you do it every 5,000 or after a track day. I see people jump in their cars from a cold start and start ripping it. Idiots everywhere, makes me cringe when people do that. I see people lining their cars up at a car wash, you don't wash the car at a carwash if you wan't to take care of it.

          As you can see I am quite passionate about cars. I love EVOs, STIs, R34/R35 and some other but irrelevant here.

          Have better things to do then explain to people what to do with cars who probably don't care for the cars like I do.

        • Aids on 14/11/2013 - 20:35
          +11

          No you don't lol.

        • GregRust on 14/11/2013 - 21:04
          +12

          Passionate about cars. Buys a Subaru.

        • zeomega on 14/11/2013 - 21:07

          LOLOLOLOL

        • Aids on 14/11/2013 - 21:13

          Haha, ikr, come back when you own an Alfa.

        • RtN on 14/11/2013 - 21:20
          -2

          Guy who posts crap, probably drives a camry. Do tell us honestly what you drive (and think is better than a Subaru STi).

          It's not like I am saying subaru is the be all and end all?

          In this price bracket there is NO better car apart from maybe an A45 AMG (but haven't seen the aftermarket parts market for these cars yet).

        • Bacchus on 14/11/2013 - 22:12
          +6

          "In this price bracket there is NO better car …"

          What a pointless generalist comment.
          So at that price, an STi is the best car for: commuting, towing, school runs, touring, etc.

        • RtN on 14/11/2013 - 22:17

          I am putting this comment in the context of this ozbargain thread….the demographic of a 370z driver.

          But it really is a general use car, it has a huge boot space (since hatchback), huge rear seat room, pretty open front seating, you maybe able to tow things, tow attachment was offered when I bought the car. It has heaps of torque especially after a tune, heaps of room for school runs. I am not bluffing here…

        • Maz78 on 14/11/2013 - 22:35
          +9

          But it's still as ugly as a hat full of aholes. Ok, you like your car, get over it mate. Stop posting dyno numbers like your trying to impress a bunch of kids. Pro-tip: NO ONE CARES!

        • myoda on 14/11/2013 - 23:09
          +20

          I think you are missing what these guys are saying.

          They don't actually care about which car you drive or which is better (and neither should you).

          You shouldn't not judge people by the car they drive, or compare your dick size. There is always someone bigger.

          Having passion for your car should come with acceptance of everyone else, even the people without cars who never want to own one.

          Being a car enthusiast should be for yourself, no one else. Should always be willing to help other people out, and never put them down cos they have only basics.

          If you do, then be prepared to be flamed, and you deserve to be called an a**hole who is obviously only concerned about looks and being 'cooler' or 'better' than others (which is shallow). And you are also totally wrong about what you think.

        • d3v147 on 15/11/2013 - 00:27
          +10

          I ran out of negs :(

        • g2420hd on 15/11/2013 - 01:01

          The car warming thing is stupid and only necessary if you drive a jallopy.

          God damn it, this was meant to be way below

        • RtN on 15/11/2013 - 02:58
          +2

          Nah, you need to let your car warm up for at least 1-2 minutes before driving it (it won't be completely up to operating temp so take it easy even after that time, keep it under 2,500 RPM). Despite manufacturers' recommendation of low weight oil to battle this (and to lower fuel consumption figures) the oil is still thicker than it needs to be to optimally lube the engine internals properly.

          We are not extreme as the guys in Formula one and professional racing where the oil in the engine needs to be heated up first. We just do what we can (and practical) to get to that effect on the road, by letting the car run for a few minutes first before driving it as we are probably running looser tolerances in the engines anyway.

          For a turbocharged car we generally leave it running about 2 minutes after driving as well, hence the invention of a turbo timer. This is even more important if you've put the car through its paces because the oil is really hot and it is sitting at the turbo when the car is off. If you keep the car on, it will keep on moving that oil and coolant at no engine load and hence a "cooling" effect.

        • Maz78 on 15/11/2013 - 11:58

          Geez, did you copy and paste that last bit of dribble from Wikipedia?
          2 MINUTES?! LOL.
          You must be new to cars.

        • RtN on 15/11/2013 - 12:07

          umm no? 1-2 minutes…. if you want to be safe.

          It is really dependent on how hard you've driven the car.

          You must not take care of your cars very well. Mine is babied in terms of maintenance, uses only the best.

          Tell me your maintenance procedures and how you put love into your car?

          Also tell me your rationale on why you don't have to leave it for 2 minutes, have you felt or seen (IR thermometer) how hot your turbo gets after a beating? Did you even read and understand my explanation?

        • Maz78 on 15/11/2013 - 14:54

          Many moons ago (Probably before you had your license) I had a Supra TT with a few mods pushing some decent power. NEVER had to run the turbo timer for 2 minutes. What utter crap. It was a damn immaculate example and I always took care of it.

          Again, you don't have any rationale for your magic "2 minute rule", it's BS.

        • RtN on 15/11/2013 - 15:40

          Doesn't matter how old you are, you still lack knowledge. I know lots of old people who think they know cars but they all just follow trends without understanding what they are doing first.

          Did you completely disregard my clear explanation of how it works? You think you are doing your car some good but you aren't. I've seen it all, people who think they are doing good for their car doing more harm than they are.

          It may look immaculate but what you are doing is putting wear on the turbo, of course it won't break down on you immediately if you don't do it but it wears the turbo down due to excess heat.

          What you do may be okay if you are just commuting everyday from point A to point B 0-60 or whatever, but after the track, hard street runs, rnp etc the turbo is too hot to just leave the oil sitting there.

          I don't get how thick you are to understand if your turbo is running red hot (literally was just glowing) would you shut it down immediately? I sure as hell wouldn't, I'd let the coolant and oil run through it and let the cooling system do its job.

          Let me put it down simpler for you to understand:
          After a hard run your turbo gets to about say 600-800 degrees Celsius, the oil takes much less than that to burn. Would you shut the engine off to make the oil in that trubo stationary and soak up that heat or would you let the motor run so the oil and coolant keeps flowing around to bring temps down to an acceptable level first?

          Regardless, after just driving normally which the turbo still spools and gets a little hot I leave it to idle 30s or so just in case. After hard runs, at LEAST 2 minutes.

          Just an example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qisxbll8GE

    • slowmo on 14/11/2013 - 17:50
      +9

      no I'd spend that extra on hookers.

    • RtN on 14/11/2013 - 21:02
      -1

      Okay… let me rephrase.. should be the STi non spec R for another $5k.

    • Joxer on 15/11/2013 - 02:45

      save up for a GTR and never look back :)

  • aerona on 14/11/2013 - 17:28

    Oprah approves

  • canleyheights on 14/11/2013 - 17:31
    +9

    why pay $60k for a car if you can just make one for $15.
    http://metro.co.uk/2013/11/05/transform-your-mundane-motor-i…

    • justcallmeboss on 14/11/2013 - 17:38
      +1

      I can't stop laughing! HELP!

  • AlphaSquid1604 on 14/11/2013 - 17:36
    +39

    Owned one of these a few years back… bloody stepped on it and killed my foot. Stupid hot wheels.

  • turbo77 on 14/11/2013 - 17:37

    Hmmmm This or Mint done up S30…… with some extra xmas cash to spare?

    • jjcf on 14/11/2013 - 17:51

      Something can't be mint and 'done up'.

    • kronicmacstigator on 14/11/2013 - 18:40
      +1

      S30, they make me jizz!

  • robb6014 on 14/11/2013 - 17:38
    +3

    Wooo 180,000 Amex points

  • mrgeckoz on 14/11/2013 - 17:39
    +29

    bought this car two weeks ago from TGG, and gave them a call today they refunded me almost $15,600. ;)

  • chukkii on 14/11/2013 - 17:39

    I don't get it,

    how is this different from

    http://www.carsales.com.au/demo/details/Nissan-370Z-2013/AGC…

    ??

    • radicalvin on 14/11/2013 - 17:44
      +6

      The advertised is new, your link is a demo. Once a car is driven out of the pound it automatically loses value

      • Untameable on 14/11/2013 - 17:47
        +6

        "Ewww someone has driven it 70km, I don't want that." — Rich people

      • chukkii on 14/11/2013 - 17:49
        +2

        Oh ok,

        I think i'll take the $5k savings for 50kms driven…

        though that being said, you think dealers would lower their prices now you can get one brand new from Nissan for $60k?

        • slickvic on 14/11/2013 - 17:58
          +4

          It's Auto as well, which means the price drop was even bigger!

    • AJW on 14/11/2013 - 17:47
      +1

      That's a demo car??

  • StickMan on 14/11/2013 - 17:47
    +1

    This was my realistc dream car, but my 1.95m height killed it. :( Knees up high, head hitting roof. So sad.

  • salem on 14/11/2013 - 17:48
    +19

    Wow. $59,990 just for the manual. Imagine how much the car that goes with that book costs….

  • robb6014 on 14/11/2013 - 17:54

    $60K wow overpriced Datsun. So many better cars for the $$$

    • chukkii on 14/11/2013 - 18:00

      Any suggestions?

      I'm not a fan of sedans and for me it's a tossup between this and a Z4

      • robb6014 on 14/11/2013 - 18:12

        BMW M135i - $71K driveaway
        Mercedes A250 Sport - $55K driveaway
        BMW 125i sport coupe $52K driveaway
        Audi A5 Sportback $66K
        Lexus IS350 - $65K
        Mini Cooper JCW $50K

        Personally I'd get a used low km performance car for the $$$, something that Harrington or Tarquin has already taken the depreciation hit on.

        • elektron on 14/11/2013 - 18:28
          +2

          I got to test drive the 370Z a few years back and would take the new IS350, which I drove last month, any day - it's a mad combination of handling & performance, luxury & refinement, technology as well as practicality as an every day family car. Plus you can sleep well at night knowing that you'll be driving the current model for at least the next 7 years.

        • slowmo on 14/11/2013 - 22:42
          +1

          if you want a good drive, and have the cash, just get a 2nd hand ISF. craps all over all the (non super) cars ever mentioned in this posts.

          yes it's 90k-ish, (maybe more now) but if you are going to throw in 20k worth of mods on a m135i. might as well.

          its a comfy ride, and doesn't make a lot of noise when you don't need to. You can actually still hear the tv inside the car.

          best of all, there is no need of posturing. v8 ftw. end of story. (until v12 or above comes along. lol)

          its fun when you have the F badge debadged… some idiots thinks it's a is250 and try to rev race at the lights. :P
          jokes aside, its easy to tear up the license with this car… and the temptation is ever strong.

          that said, I still give the same advice to my juniors though…. "buy property, you can't have an orgy in a car, no matter how expensive or fast it is."

        • KiLLUMiN4Ti on 15/11/2013 - 00:08
          +1

          I beg 2 differ ;-)

        • slowmo on 15/11/2013 - 00:09
          +1

          videos or it didnt happen ;)

        • Speckled Jim on 15/11/2013 - 11:16

          its a comfy ride

          Everything I've read about the F says it has a bone-shaking ride.
          Assuming you're talking about comfortable ride quality?

        • slowmo on 15/11/2013 - 12:48

          as compared to the brz, wrx, rx-8, wrx sti and evo. i find it more comfy. heck, its more comfy than my daily commute car. probably a personal preference (have to qualify this before some sensitive peeps think i'm attacking their cars).

          rx-8 takes the cake in bone jarring imo.

    • User 97242 on 14/11/2013 - 18:36

      Whats a GTR to you then?

      • RtN on 14/11/2013 - 20:55
        +2

        GTRs are one of the greatest car's ever built. Have a mate whos putting over 450 kw atw on a R32GTR.

        • Brick50 on 14/11/2013 - 22:07
          -4

          Must suck when he gets to a corner then

        • RtN on 14/11/2013 - 22:25
          +1

          I think they're pretty light cars and he's on Brembos with good pads and tyres so braking is pretty good. The awd helps with traction, a true monster and classic car. No wonder they named it the Godzilla!

        • myoda on 14/11/2013 - 23:13

          R32 with proper setup goes like hell around corners. The 4WD system engages and it's like your face is being ripped off.

          Very very hard to find in good condition being such an old car….

        • Speckled Jim on 15/11/2013 - 11:40
          +1

          It dominated the ATCC in the early 90s.
          Bogues love that fact ;)

  • CyberGenesys on 14/11/2013 - 17:57
    +3

    These would make great stocking fillers for the kids.

    • slowmo on 14/11/2013 - 18:00
      +1

      combine it with tokyo drift or initial d dvds and you have a winner.

  • HTID09 on 14/11/2013 - 18:07
    +2

    Great cars, the only Z4 that comes near this is the top of the line twin turbo variant which is WAY, WAY more expensive than this. Nissan getting rid of the current models to make way for the inevitable arrival of the Nismo variants? This is only for until the end of this year, price goes back to $62,000 next year

    Syncho Rev match is a total winner, every car should have this. Makes such a great sound and makes you look like you actually know what you're doing ;)

  • Spets on 14/11/2013 - 18:08
    +5

    We still get stooged with the 370z considering in USA its around the same price as a GT86

      • User 97242 on 14/11/2013 - 18:39

        Fiesta ST is a hoot and far less common than a 86 or BRZ ;)

        • Speckled Jim on 15/11/2013 - 11:41

          K20 CRX waves you all bye-bye!

    • User 97242 on 14/11/2013 - 18:37

      USA gets lower specced 370's.. Aus get the highest model (excluding the Nismo)

      • HTID09 on 14/11/2013 - 18:51
        +11

        Lol, the 86 is TOO common now. Its the new p plater car…

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