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Originally Posted by 90 ST Why is the Audi TT never on the list for a 370Z comparison car? You want the Z's true competitors (RWD, front engine, 2 seaters,

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Old 08-11-2015, 10:27 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Why is the Audi TT never on the list for a 370Z comparison car?
You want the Z's true competitors (RWD, front engine, 2 seaters, with similar power plants) you get Audi TT, BMW Z4, Porsche Boxster/Cayman.

EDIT: I realize the Porsches are not Front engine, but other factors are consistent
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You want the Z's true competitors (RWD, front engine, 2 seaters, with similar power plants) you get Audi TT, BMW Z4, Porsche Boxster/Cayman.
Don't forget the F-Type Jaguar!

Another car with similar performance for twice the $$$.
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Don't forget the F-Type Jaguar!

Another car with similar performance for twice the $$$.
Love the F-type The exhaust is amazing.

Hard to talk about the Z when family members buy s*** like this



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Love the F-type The exhaust is amazing.

Hard to talk about the Z when family members buy s*** like this



Buying it is one thing, actually racing it on a track like it's meant to be is another....and I'm willing to bet that most people that buy that type of car will rarely ever see track time unless they're betting on a horse
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You want the Z's true competitors (RWD, front engine, 2 seaters, with similar power plants) you get Audi TT, BMW Z4, Porsche Boxster/Cayman.

EDIT: I realize the Porsches are not Front engine, but other factors are consistent
The Audi TT is either FF or AWD not FR
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