Welcome to NICO!wingFeather wrote:Thanks for the welcome
PalmerWMD: Interesting observations about the engines... I appreciate it as I am still a Nissan newb! I wasn't even aware that Gs had been turbo/ supercharged.
BTW, I was NOT happy with the M45. The 45 I drove was $10K more & felt the same. From what I read afterwards, the V8 is only 1 second quicker in the quarter mile. Contrast that to the possibilities of an M35 + a $10K turbo kit (perhaps).
The M45 felt the same??? I highly have to disagree.wingFeather wrote:Thanks for the welcome
PalmerWMD: Interesting observations about the engines... I appreciate it as I am still a Nissan newb! I wasn't even aware that Gs had been turbo/ supercharged.
BTW, I was NOT happy with the M45. The 45 I drove was $10K more & felt the same. From what I read afterwards, the V8 is only 1 second quicker in the quarter mile. Contrast that to the possibilities of an M35 + a $10K turbo kit (perhaps).
WF
I'd need to find another dealer to go to. This one was high pressure... no brochure, kept saying that if I was serious I'd just sign for the car already. They didn't even give back my keys after they checked out my trade Is this usual?TXSJaybird wrote: Perhaps you should retest them.
Like Wes said, that is very strange for an Infiniti dealer! They are usually never that aggressive in their sales methods.wingFeather wrote:I'd need to find another dealer to go to. This one was high pressure... no brochure, kept saying that if I was serious I'd just sign for the car already. They didn't even give back my keys after they checked out my trade Is this usual?
Good advice Z. Right on the money. NEVER talk trade in with the dealer until the price has been established for their car. Its one of the oldest tricks in the book.szhosain wrote:
Like Wes said, that is very strange for an Infiniti dealer! They are usually never that aggressive in their sales methods.
Plus, consider never talking about a trade till you are done dealing with the purchase - if asked, just say that you are not trading it in. After the purchase price is settled, then, and only then, should you bring it up and negotiate separately to get a good price for it.
Or consider selling it yourself - you will always get a lot more for it, since the dealer cannot buy it at a good market value (he cannot sell it for that later!). For example, two years ago, when I sold my 1995 Q45, the dealer was only willing to give me about $3.5k for it in trade (although I did not bother to negotiate since I knew I wanted to sell it myself.) I sold it instead for $7.5k in a private sale. Big difference!
Z
Good Stuff™!TXSJaybird wrote:BTW, Im closing in on my M45. Working a few dealers around town....hopefully i'll get a good deal on the 31st! (since the car is new, they are not budging much, hoping to get some add ons thrown in)
1) Who are these "lots of people"?2)Not true, as an extreme example, a club member, a tech, has offered to do an internals buildup for my VQ35de for $1000 Labor !350zQ45a wrote:
1)Lots of people don't like the Z because of the engine, the drone it makes, and the effort it puts out at higher rpms. Of course here you constantly get the well you can mod it that means its better!
Yea 400-450 hp with upgraded internals. Fred says that is if its jsut something simple. 2)You are looking at 10,000 + labor. 3)You are looking at eventually probably saying goodbye to your engine.
4)They have supercharged the VK using twin screw type in the old F50. They were making 450 hp on stock ecu and exhaust. No internal work or anything.
The Vq cant touch it. Vq is a fine engine, but VK is better.
Hmmm. I believe that this is a relative comparison issue. In comparison to the M45's V-8, yes, it does sound a bit strained at higher rpm's. But, on its own, that V-6 engine is one of the best around! Smooth power and torque for most driving conditions a driver is likely to encounter, combined with a lighter car, this is a winning combination for the market it is aimed at.350zQ45a wrote:Lots of people don't like the Z because of the engine, the drone it makes, and the effort it puts out at higher rpms.
Congratulations!!!wingFeather wrote:I chose the M35. I haven't stopped smiling since I drove off the lot!
The performance on the V6 test car was great. After my 1500 mile break in period (according to the owners manual) I'll be able to push mine to its limits and possibly begin the mods. First up will be a K&N or a CAI
Would skip the K&N based on previous experience by members on this board. No power available with it, but a lot of extra dirt and oil film.wingFeather wrote: First up will be a K&N or a CAI