New car after 370z

NewlyIMPORTed · 04-27-2011, 05:07 PM

So If my car comes back as totaled I am going to need to buy a new one. I have no idea what route to go but I like a few things so I could use the forums help. Maybe you all could add a few pros and cons to the vehicles too.

PapoZalsa · 04-27-2011, 05:15 PM

More poll options!!

daisuke149 · 04-27-2011, 05:18 PM

Firstly Bryce you gotta mention what you liked / disliked about the 370z. cus if things like space/trunk space come up ya know.

Main on a cayman will be high.

i'd personally go 5.0

The BMW were notoriously unreliable (dont know if they got that taken care of)

JTTZR · 04-27-2011, 05:21 PM

In all honesty I don't think any of the above are going to make you any happier than the Z.

Yes, the 135i is a very quick car on a straight line. Hasn't got the Z's handling though. Plus, keep in mind this is a 1 series BMW - it's based on what gets sold with a 4-pot sub- 2 litre engine in Germany and competes with the Golf.

The WRX is interesting - but have you seen the interior?

Porsche Cayman S - maybe. But it would be plenty used if you stick to Z pricing.

Mustang - can't comment. Haven't driven one.

Have you considered something a bit more extreme? Try test driving a Lotus Elise R or SC if you're after handling and performance. Else I'd stick to the Z.

Anyway, just my few cents. Good luck with your new car hunt.

phelan · 04-27-2011, 05:27 PM

WRX interior is fine IMO. Avoid any of the factory audio / navigation options though, they all suck.

NewlyIMPORTed · 04-27-2011, 05:49 PM

yeah I love the Z it would just be hard to find one and make it the same as I had it before... More practical would be nice but I love porsche. anyone is free to throw out any other options.

6MT · 04-27-2011, 05:51 PM

None of those. I would choose the car I almost bought. A GTR.

Long story short: I almost missed the 2009 production run (right at the end of it). So, if I couldn't get the 370, I was going to get the GTR.

EDIT: And I might still get one. If my 370 sells (and no, I'm not trying), then I will buy a GTR.

nogoodname · 04-27-2011, 05:54 PM

I would go with the STi!

SPOHN · 04-27-2011, 06:26 PM

None of above

Lloydy · 04-27-2011, 06:36 PM

I want to drive the BMW 1M

. it was between the 135i and the Z when I got the Z, so I think the 1M could persuade me to make the change.

NewlyIMPORTed · 04-27-2011, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN

None of above

then what would you get? oh and im also looking at an 08 gt500.

ClemsonWill · 04-27-2011, 06:40 PM

Cayman S or a Corvette

PapoZalsa · 04-27-2011, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lloydy

I want to drive the BMW 1M

. it was between the 135i and the Z when I got the Z, so I think the 1M could persuade me to make the change.

I would prefer an M3, M5 or M6, or even a 335i, not a look alike toy car (1M) for that ridiculous price...

Mike · 04-27-2011, 09:19 PM

If you love the Porsche get it. C6 is another good option, but it will feel much much larger thN the z

ClemsonWill · 04-28-2011, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

If you love the Porsche get it. C6 is another good option, but it will feel much much larger thN the z

View Poll Results: What would you buy after a 370z?
Mustang 5.0	19	30.65%
BMW 135i coupe	10	16.13%
2011 WRX STI	12	19.35%
Porsche Cayman S (used)	21	33.87%
Voters: 62. You may not vote on this poll

04-27-2011, 05:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
NewlyIMPORTed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,109 Drives: 11 STI Sedan Rep Power: 17	New car after 370z So If my car comes back as totaled I am going to need to buy a new one. I have no idea what route to go but I like a few things so I could use the forums help. Maybe you all could add a few pros and cons to the vehicles too. __________________ 2011 WRX STICobb Accessport, Nameless Performance exhaust, COBB SF Intake, COBB downpipe, 20% tint, Work Emotion XD9's

04-27-2011, 05:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4499	More poll options!! __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

04-27-2011, 05:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
JTTZR Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sydney Posts: 136 Drives: Renault Megane RS265 Rep Power: 14	In all honesty I don't think any of the above are going to make you any happier than the Z. Yes, the 135i is a very quick car on a straight line. Hasn't got the Z's handling though. Plus, keep in mind this is a 1 series BMW - it's based on what gets sold with a 4-pot sub- 2 litre engine in Germany and competes with the Golf. The WRX is interesting - but have you seen the interior? Porsche Cayman S - maybe. But it would be plenty used if you stick to Z pricing. Mustang - can't comment. Haven't driven one. Have you considered something a bit more extreme? Try test driving a Lotus Elise R or SC if you're after handling and performance. Else I'd stick to the Z. Anyway, just my few cents. Good luck with your new car hunt. __________________ 2014 Renault Megane R.S. Cup 265 Pipercross Panel Filter // Fastchip Stage 1 ECU remap

04-27-2011, 05:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	WRX interior is fine IMO. Avoid any of the factory audio / navigation options though, they all suck. __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

04-27-2011, 05:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	Firstly Bryce you gotta mention what you liked / disliked about the 370z. cus if things like space/trunk space come up ya know. Main on a cayman will be high. i'd personally go 5.0 The BMW were notoriously unreliable (dont know if they got that taken care of)

04-27-2011, 05:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
NewlyIMPORTed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,109 Drives: 11 STI Sedan Rep Power: 17	yeah I love the Z it would just be hard to find one and make it the same as I had it before... More practical would be nice but I love porsche. anyone is free to throw out any other options. __________________ 2011 WRX STICobb Accessport, Nameless Performance exhaust, COBB SF Intake, COBB downpipe, 20% tint, Work Emotion XD9's

04-27-2011, 05:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1789	None of those. I would choose the car I almost bought. A GTR. Long story short: I almost missed the 2009 production run (right at the end of it). So, if I couldn't get the 370, I was going to get the GTR. EDIT: And I might still get one. If my 370 sells (and no, I'm not trying), then I will buy a GTR. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D Last edited by 6MT; 04-27-2011 at 05:53 PM.

04-27-2011, 05:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	I would go with the STi!

04-27-2011, 06:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	None of above __________________

04-27-2011, 06:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 444	Cayman S or a Corvette __________________ Slightly modded

04-27-2011, 09:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	If you love the Porsche get it. C6 is another good option, but it will feel much much larger thN the z __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968