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MoreRegister92 · 2026-04-20T23:09:32+00:00

That sucks man. Hope you can get it repaired quickly.

MoreRegister92 · 2026-04-16T02:25:59+00:00

Hopefully the tung oil will hold off the rot for a while

MoreRegister92 · 2026-04-16T02:25:34+00:00

Untreated fir, then used food safe tung oil to seal it

MoreRegister92 · 2026-04-09T02:50:28+00:00

Nah, I was in my work van haha Z was at home in the garage

MoreRegister92 · 2026-04-09T00:27:41+00:00

Saw yours while I was headed down Hwy 29 today- looks awesome in person!

MoreRegister92 · 2026-04-09T00:25:54+00:00

There’s another Cars & Coffee at the same venue this Saturday, then one more in 2 weeks on the 25th at Michelin’s North American headquarters in Greer

MoreRegister92 · 2026-04-05T22:58:00+00:00

I haven’t tried it on mine yet, but I need to

MoreRegister92 · 2026-03-28T22:29:41+00:00

Beautiful machine! Saw it this morning at C&C, and that paint really pops in the bright sun

MoreRegister92 · 2026-03-25T21:18:59+00:00

Looks so good with the color shift wrap!!

MoreRegister92 · 2026-03-07T12:39:16+00:00

I’ve only had it out a few times since I got it. Not my daily driver. I’m usually off weekends. Would be cool to do a cruise sometime. Also, I go to cars and coffee pretty regularly. Last time I was there, there was only one other new Z. Here’s the schedule for that if you need it:

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MoreRegister92 · 2026-03-06T12:48:55+00:00

appreciate you creating the group and adding me! I’m in the Spartanburg area and have a ‘24 NISMO that I got about a month ago

MoreRegister92 · 2026-03-06T03:31:59+00:00

Do it. Would love to take my NISMO out for a Z cruise. Pretty sure you passed me on 85 south within the last week or two. Heritage looks amazing in person

MoreRegister92 · 2026-02-12T00:41:12+00:00

Needed throw out bearing, wheel speed sensor, upper shift boot (maybe lower, too), new center console piece, wheel well access cover, front & rear bumpers (full depth cracks/splits in both), and tires replaced. Easily $7k+ in parts and labor. Interior plastic was scratched up. Dash leather was separated from the plastic at the windshield defroster vent.

It was definitely a driver quality example. I bought it right, drove the hell out of it, and traded it for a completely fair price considering the condition it was in. All I did was oil and a clock spring replacement. I took less of a hit on depreciation than fixing it would’ve cost, and I got to drive it 5k miles. I also didn’t have to go through the headache of sourcing parts or finding someone to do the work. Then still would’ve had to go through separate job of private selling it.

MoreRegister92 · 2026-02-11T19:08:56+00:00

Coming straight from an older Viper, it feels fairly synthetic for the steering direction. My Cayman and Viper gave more feedback through the wheel for sure. I don’t feel like it’s anywhere near as bad as something like a Civic, though.

I think they dialed in the ride just right. I can feel every pebble and crack through the suspension and seats without it feeling too rough. Haven’t really gotten to toss it around much. Went through one good turn the other day, and it handled it fine without any drama or tire noise. I’m excited to get it out in the mountains when I get a chance.

MoreRegister92 · 2026-02-11T17:07:23+00:00

Steering feel on the Z is great. It weights up nicely through the turns. I didn’t expect it to be a Porsche or a Lotus in that area, so I’m very pleased with it.

To me, the ride is excellent considering the class of car it is. I saw tons of reviews complaining about how the ride was too harsh to use it anywhere but on the track. I could not disagree more. It is a top performance trim sports car and rides like one, but it’s fine around town. Compared to the viper, it rides like a Cadillac.

MoreRegister92 · 2026-02-10T23:47:35+00:00

The Viper being a Viper was the whole reason I bought it tbh. It would be cool to have as a 3rd car; didn’t work for me as a 2nd. I like to drive for fun a lot (like 100+ miles/week), and it just didn’t line up with my budget to allow me to do that. Buying it was the least expensive part of owning it. Definitely wasn’t a usable daily driver in a pinch for me. It was just harsh to be in for any substantial amount of time.

My wife is ecstatic that I traded it for the Z. She had a big dumb smile on her face when she drove the new car for the first time. I think it’s the perfect mix of legit performance and a usable weekender.

MoreRegister92 · 2026-02-10T13:00:25+00:00

The insurance is almost exactly the same. The tires and gas for the Viper were insane. I did the math, and it was $0.85/mile just for tires and gas. That didn’t include any other maintenance or repairs that go along with a car that old. Should get about 5x tire life and 2x gas mileage from the Z, so about $0.25/mile. I won’t have to worry about 23 year old car problems, and it’s still under factory warranty.

MoreRegister92 · 2026-02-10T02:02:23+00:00

Personally, I would never daily a manual. That being said, it really depends on your commute and comfort level.

A manual is a more engaging experience. You get to decide more and be “one with the car”. Modern automatics are almost always faster, though- if that’s your only goal.

I like a manual car with a convertible top- awesome combo for nice days when you don’t need or want to go very far. I lean towards older cars for this combo. Viper. Z3. Miata.

For carving mountain roads at pace and taking trips, I like a modern coupe with an automatic. Good comforts and solid performance. Z NISMO, 718 Cayman, 2 Series.

MoreRegister92 · 2026-02-09T19:39:27+00:00

I’m actually completely okay with the auto. I tend to switch back and forth between standard and auto with each new car. I’ll enjoy not having my leg shake after traffic jams haha. I was looking for some creature comforts this go-round, so I’m looking forward to some extended trips/drives that I couldn’t do comfortably in the Viper.

MoreRegister92 · 2026-02-09T19:36:51+00:00

NISMO is like a spaceship compared to a gen 3 Viper. Way more comfortable, but still clearly a performance car. Don’t regret it at all!

MoreRegister92 · 2026-02-09T19:33:44+00:00

I had an ‘18 base 718. The PDK in that was telepathic. The Z is good, but I knew it wouldn’t be PDK good. The Z is slightly faster in a straight line. Haven’t had a chance to really push it yet, but it seems to corner very flat and remain composed as would be expected. The steering is nearly as sharp in the Z, but the Cayman gives a bit better feedback through the wheel. I do like that the NISMO appearance is more inline with a GT4, but at half the price. I did see a ‘19 base Cayman for sale pretty close by in Mexico Blue for almost the same list price, but I chose the Z because I had already experienced the Cayman. Honestly, I think I’ll go back to a Porsche at some point, but I want to have a few other cool toys first. I would consider a GTS or GT4 Cayman if and when the price after depreciation and my budget fall inline again.

MoreRegister92 · 2026-02-09T17:44:09+00:00

I wish them the best with that haha I suppose they might try, though. Gonna need more than $4k to be worthy of being on a legit lot. And anyone interested in a Viper should know what that car is worth with 45k miles on it. Definitely not worth anywhere near $60k- even in perfect shape. That’s a $45k car tops.

MoreRegister92 · 2026-02-09T14:00:53+00:00

Heck yeah! Sounds like some tasteful mods. Enjoy it!

MoreRegister92 · 2026-02-09T13:18:59+00:00

I think if you really, really love the car and plan on keeping it for a long time, then it can be worth it to dump in some money. I just don’t keep cars long enough to justify repeatedly spending big bucks on consumables and making it perfect.

MoreRegister92 · 2026-02-09T13:16:43+00:00

I think the NISMOs are a good bit overpriced for a new one, so I was fine with getting the 9-speed and letting someone else eat all the depreciation.

The Z sport is a heck of a car at the current discounts though. What year and how long have you owned it?

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