Subaru WRX fan reports on Z.

b1adesofcha0s · 06-25-2015, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by carlitos_370z

I think the Z is already competitive but if Nissan throw some TT from factory it would be a lot more just my 2cents!

Depends on what you're comparing it to. If you're looking at cars around the $30-40k range I don't think it's all that competitive. The Mustang and Camaro definitely out class the Z in terms of performance. When the 370Z was first released, it was competitive with those 2 cars. Both Ford and GM have updated them since then and left the Nissan behind because it failed to do the same.

This is the reason why I didn't even consider a Z for my next car purchase. If they had released one or confirmed any details that revealed it could be competitive with those cars soon I may have considered getting another one. I had decided on getting a 2016 5.0 earlier this year and then I started looking at used C7's. As soon as I test drove one, my mind was pretty much made up. Just placed an order for a 2016 C7 like 2 weeks ago and should be getting it delivered around late August.

onzedge · 06-25-2015, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Depends on what you're comparing it to. If you're looking at cars around the $30-40k range I don't think it's all that competitive. The Mustang and Camaro definitely out class the Z in terms of performance. When the 370Z was first released, it was competitive with those 2 cars. Both Ford and GM have updated them since then and left the Nissan behind because it failed to do the same.

This is the reason why I didn't even consider a Z for my next car purchase. If they had released one or confirmed any details that revealed it could be competitive with those cars soon I may have considered getting another one. I had decided on getting a 2016 5.0 earlier this year and then I started looking at used C7's. As soon as I test drove one, my mind was pretty much made up. Just placed an order for a 2016 C7 like 2 weeks ago and should be getting it delivered around late August.

Ghostvette · 06-25-2015, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Depends on what you're comparing it to. If you're looking at cars around the $30-40k range I don't think it's all that competitive. The Mustang and Camaro definitely out class the Z in terms of performance. When the 370Z was first released, it was competitive with those 2 cars. Both Ford and GM have updated them since then and left the Nissan behind because it failed to do the same.

This is the reason why I didn't even consider a Z for my next car purchase. If they had released one or confirmed any details that revealed it could be competitive with those cars soon I may have considered getting another one. I had decided on getting a 2016 5.0 earlier this year and then I started looking at used C7's. As soon as I test drove one, my mind was pretty much made up. Just placed an order for a 2016 C7 like 2 weeks ago and should be getting it delivered around late August.

I'd love to take a test drive in a C7, but considering I couldn't even get the asshat salesman to let me drive a USED C6, it's pointless.

carlitos_370z · 06-25-2015, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Depends on what you're comparing it to. If you're looking at cars around the $30-40k range I don't think it's all that competitive. The Mustang and Camaro definitely out class the Z in terms of performance. When the 370Z was first released, it was competitive with those 2 cars. Both Ford and GM have updated them since then and left the Nissan behind because it failed to do the same.

This is the reason why I didn't even consider a Z for my next car purchase. If they had released one or confirmed any details that revealed it could be competitive with those cars soon I may have considered getting another one. I had decided on getting a 2016 5.0 earlier this year and then I started looking at used C7's. As soon as I test drove one, my mind was pretty much made up. Just placed an order for a 2016 C7 like 2 weeks ago and should be getting it delivered around late August.

and congrats on the C7 dude!!! that damn vette looks amazing... and trust me I love the new Mustang chassis especially the 5.0 Performance Package

I love my Z... but if that chassis arrive at the moment that i be thinking on buy my Z... the story was different loool!

jpkirk · 06-26-2015, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Depends on what you're comparing it to. If you're looking at cars around the $30-40k range I don't think it's all that competitive. The Mustang and Camaro definitely out class the Z in terms of performance. When the 370Z was first released, it was competitive with those 2 cars. Both Ford and GM have updated them since then and left the Nissan behind because it failed to do the same.

This is the reason why I didn't even consider a Z for my next car purchase. If they had released one or confirmed any details that revealed it could be competitive with those cars soon I may have considered getting another one. I had decided on getting a 2016 5.0 earlier this year and then I started looking at used C7's. As soon as I test drove one, my mind was pretty much made up. Just placed an order for a 2016 C7 like 2 weeks ago and should be getting it delivered around late August.

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Originally Posted by carlitos_370z

and congrats on the C7 dude!!! that damn vette looks amazing... and trust me I love the new Mustang chassis especially the 5.0 Performance Package

I love my Z... but if that chassis arrive at the moment that i be thinking on buy my Z... the story was different loool!

And now the Gen 6 Camaro has SRM and the LT1. Weight is down as well. If it handles well, could be a valid replacement although, it is still 3700 lbs.

Ima stikin wit da Z. I like it ... looks good and goes good. I smile every time I get in.

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-26-2015, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jpkirk

And now the Gen 6 Camaro has SRM and the LT1. Weight is down as well. If it handles well, could be a valid replacement although, it is still 3700 lbs.

Ima stikin wit da Z. I like it ... looks good and goes good. I smile every time I get in.

I thought the SS is going to be 3600lbs?

carlitos_370z · 06-26-2015, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jpkirk

And now the Gen 6 Camaro has SRM and the LT1. Weight is down as well. If it handles well, could be a valid replacement although, it is still 3700 lbs.

Ima stikin wit da Z. I like it ... looks good and goes good. I smile every time I get in.

I like the new Camaro too hahaha!! But still love my Z bro... for the moment and very happy of what I got

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-25-2015, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

I'd love to take a test drive in a C7, but considering I couldn't even get the asshat salesman to let me drive a USED C6, it's pointless.

I called 8 dealerships b4 getting a test drive appt without getting my credit run for a loan. It takes time but it's worth it

jpkirk · 06-26-2015, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

I'd love to take a test drive in a C7, but considering I couldn't even get the asshat salesman to let me drive a USED C6, it's pointless.

If you showed up in something other than ripped up shorts, holey t-shirt and flip-flops you might get a different answer ...

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-26-2015, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jpkirk

If you showed up in something other than ripped up shorts, holey t-shirt and flip-flops you might get a different answer ...

The test drive is easy. It's making a dealer understand, "no credit checks till ready to purchase" is the hard part. Like me... I'm back in test drive mode... If every effin schmuck in a dealership ran my credit for every car I want to test drive. I'd lose 40 points on my score. Don't need that right now.

Ghostvette · 06-26-2015, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jpkirk

If you showed up in something other than ripped up shorts, holey t-shirt and flip-flops you might get a different answer ...

HEY!!!! Were you at the dealer when I showed up?

I was wearing jeans and a t-shirt, but that's my normal attire. They did let some 70 yr old dude drive it, and he managed to kill it 6 times backing out of the space.

jpkirk · 06-26-2015, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

HEY!!!! Were you at the dealer when I showed up?

I was wearing jeans and a t-shirt, but that's my normal attire. They did let some 70 yr old dude drive it, and he managed to kill it 6 times backing out of the space.

Yea and I'm not even 60 yet so quit raggin on my driving.

Magic Bus · 06-26-2015, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jpkirk

If you showed up in something other than ripped up shorts, holey t-shirt and flip-flops you might get a different answer ...

but that's how we all dress in Hawaii

Blighter · 06-25-2015, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Depends on what you're comparing it to. If you're looking at cars around the $30-40k range I don't think it's all that competitive. The Mustang and Camaro definitely out class the Z in terms of performance. When the 370Z was first released, it was competitive with those 2 cars. Both Ford and GM have updated them since then and left the Nissan behind because it failed to do the same.

This is the reason why I didn't even consider a Z for my next car purchase. If they had released one or confirmed any details that revealed it could be competitive with those cars soon I may have considered getting another one. I had decided on getting a 2016 5.0 earlier this year and then I started looking at used C7's. As soon as I test drove one, my mind was pretty much made up. Just placed an order for a 2016 C7 like 2 weeks ago and should be getting it delivered around late August.

I think the main drive of the Z is the looks for me and I like it's look far more than any other manufacturer, with honda's at a close second. I am not one who is going to track my car other than maybe 1 time a year.

I just hate the styling of american cars

I also live in Oklahoma, so corvettes are a dime a dozen here. I guess the location has really jaded my appetite for american styling.

kenchan · 06-25-2015, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Auspicious_on

I just hate the styling of american cars

i think the cts-v looks better then the c7.

2016 Cadillac CTS-V: In-Depth with the Four-Door Corvette – Feature – Car and Driver

even sports honda accord sedan wheels.. lol

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