So I guess because the bike is up on stands for the winter

[eesnas]

I went out and bought a 350z... let's hope we don't get too much snow 

2 seats, 6 speed, 287hp, no traction control- I'm so practical it's scary [/sarcasm], can't wait to get it this week!   

[Roy]

Congrats!  Post up some pics when you get it. 

If you get snow just throw on some snow tires...michelin pilot alpines work great!

[eesnas]

Congrats!  Post up some pics when you get it. 

If you get snow just throw on some snow tires...michelin pilot alpines work great!

Yeah, I might do the snow tires, still not sure. My girl drives a jeep and I have a 10 minute commute, if it really is snowing out I can always have her drop me at the office. I am pretty damn excited though, thanks!

[Reckless_Kelly]

Be sure to check the oil RELIGIOUSLY!!! These cars have a problem with valve stem seals leaking, and the manuals are so much worse than the automatics. Closing the throttle between shifts creates a high vacuum in the intake and pulls more oil through the seals. I know of 4 MT Z's with blown motors at less than 30k miles with regular maintenance performed.

Other than that, cool car, and enjoy.

[the_Journeyman]

I love the 350Z, sound like you can have some fun!

JM

[eesnas]

Be sure to check the oil RELIGIOUSLY!!! These cars have a problem with valve stem seals leaking, and the manuals are so much worse than the automatics. Closing the throttle between shifts creates a high vacuum in the intake and pulls more oil through the seals. I know of 4 MT Z's with blown motors at less than 30k miles with regular maintenance performed.

Other than that, cool car, and enjoy.

They should hire you to sell warranties at the dealership! 

Yeah, now I am scared... none-the-less thanks for the heads up. I have a year on the powertrain warranty and the dealer offered to sell a 5 year/75k one but I always feel like everything that breaks when I have a warranty always "falls out of bounds" and I end up paying. I will keep an eye on the oil though, thanks.

[That Nice Guy Beck!]

I bought a twin turbo 2008 bmw 335i  6 speed last oct because my speed triple was going to sleep....
no motorcycle has ever been as fun as the BMW thats the only problem LOL so much so that i sold the speed triple then bought a 749 dark and still they seem boring when compared to the bmw lol good luck with the whip! thats a sick car!

[wbeck257]

350z's only make 280hp?

[NAKID]

350z's only make 280hp?

When they first came out they did....

[DucDodgers]

Yeah, I might do the snow tires, still not sure. My girl drives a jeep and I have a 10 minute commute, if it really is snowing out I can always have her drop me at the office. I am pretty damn excited though, thanks!

I had an G35 6mt with 19" summer tires, it was downright dangerous in the winter. I advise snow tires otherwise even a sprinkling of snow will have you all over the road and I am not exaggerating. The tires get hard as rocks in the cold and have negative traction if there is even a whiff of snow. But god damn that was a fun car, third gear at 4,500 rpm is just a straight kick in the balls.
Make sure to drive with the windows down and the radio off, drop a gear in a tunnel and ahhhhhhhhhhhh

[Buckethead]

The green and gold Monster, I'm jealous.

The green and gold Monster AND a Z-car?

I hate you. 

[Goat_Herder]

+1 on the new Z!  But can't you hold out a little longer for the Z370?  Lighter, more power, attrative exterior with much better interior.

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/11/20/video-nissan-370z-doing-its-thang/

[eesnas]

+1 on the new Z!  But can't you hold out a little longer for the Z370?  Lighter, more power, attrative exterior with much better interior.

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/11/20/video-nissan-370z-doing-its-thang/

I don't have the coin required for a new car... Well, maybe I could swing it but I'd literally be eating Ramen. To be honest, I think the front end is too busy on the new 370, I like the simplicity of the 350, both are cool either way but if I could I'd get the GT-R over either Z.

[Triple J]

I bought a twin turbo 2008 bmw 335i  6 speed last oct because my speed triple was going to sleep....
no motorcycle has ever been as fun as the BMW thats the only problem LOL so much so that i sold the speed triple then bought a 749 dark and still they seem boring when compared to the bmw lol good luck with the whip! thats a sick car!

That's because you don't ride your motorcycles! 

[That Nice Guy Beck!]

That's because you don't ride your motorcycles! 

lol