Totalled my Z yesterday...what should I consider next?

BlueDog007

I have always feared being hit in the rear in my Z and yesterday it happened. I saw the 21 year old female approaching me while I was stuck behind 3 cars turning left and I was a sitting duck. She never slowed down and hit me going about 40. Luckily, I am just a little sore but I'm ok. Surprisingly, my Z held up really well and took the impact from the Honda CR-V pretty well. I hit the X5 in front of me too, so both the rear and front ends are damaged. The rear is bad.

So, I'm in the market. I'm considering another Z, Nismo, Lexus RC F, Supra, BMW M's. I'd really like to stay under $35-40k if possible. I love Toyota products and believe they are superior to most, but the Supra price tag is a little crazy for what you get. I know many of you are enthusiast and know a lot about cars, so if you have any good opinions I'd love to hear them. Let me know and thanks for your help!

Zingston

That sucks! And glad you made out ok! So at that price point, you might be able to find a new Nismo... definitely another Z. Otherwise you'll be looking at used for the most part. My preference is new... but that's just me.

Spooler

Get yourself checked out pronto. When I got hit in the rear and my car totalled, I didn't know I had an issue until a couple days after. Then it was the common thought of will it go away. NOT!!!! 2 herniated disk and one neck surgery later I still have issues.

Cyber370

Just keep in mind that the new Supra is not a Toyota product. It is a BMW. If that doesn’t bother you then go for it. But if I was you and I wanted a BMW, I would just get an M2. But I’m not into zee German carz, so I would go for a nice Lexus RC. They are absolutely beautiful and they come with bulletproof reliability. You can’t go wrong!

Of course a newish Nismo is not too shabby either but I am a little biased....lol.


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Jayhovah

I'm a 2-seater/Manual Trans snob... so most likely I would just get another Z.

This is evidenced by my totalling of my '11 Sport and buying a '13 sport within 72 hours.

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sp911

glad you're ok. that sucks. test drive them all and then find the best z you can afford. i was able to find a 2 year old z with 5k for me and a 2 year old mustang gt for my wife with only 1600 miles. saved about 10k off new on both.

gbrettin

I’d spring for the new Supra.

Desert Rat

Why? Not much more HP than the Z but a lot more money....

alcheng

definitely another Z, I bet you haven't had enough fun with it yet...

BlueDog007

I have a hard time spring for a $50-55k Supra that has less power than a Z. Even though I feel certain the Supra (Toyota/BMW) will be superior quality than a Nissan. Spending more for less power just doesn't make sense to me unless I'm missing something. And when are the Supra's even available? For $50-55k, I can buy a used Corvette Z06 which will smoke them all!

I have found a 2017 Nismo with 5k miles on it for $31k. Besides the body features, what are the biggest differences between a Nismo and a Sport package? My 2010 Z had the Fast Intentions exhaust, Stillen CAI, and a tune. Would I need those items on a Nismo or do they come standard? Also, the stereo system in my Z was AWFUL...is the Nismo system far superior? What other items are superior? The same dealer has a 2018 Sport Package with 7k miles for $24k.

God-Speed

Glad to hear and see that you are Ok. As far as looking for a new car, Let the dust settle first. Take your time in finding a replacement for the Z. There is a lot of cars out there. Just take your time.

goeagles11

Eh - I mean the 370z has 270 lb-ft of torque and the new Supra is rated at 365 lb-ft. That's a major difference and the Supras 0-60 time is about a full second faster than the Z's.

It'll also be a lot easier and cheaper to get gobs of power out of the B58 and of course the feel of a turbo charged car vs an N/A car is very different.

I'd get a Civic Type R if you can stand the looks.

Stvee

The B58 in the 340i makes 380whp with just a tune. It's definitely a solid motor.

The only problems with the new supra are it's ugly as hell and there's no manual (yet).

Whjaxn17

I'm glad you're ok. I'll also echo the suggestion of going to get checked out just to be sure.

That said, I keep seeing this about the same or less power, but it's not entirely the case. The new Supras likely put more torque to the wheels than the Z even makes. They make 95 more at the crank. And the Supra weighs the same, probably less than the Nismo by a 100-150lbs.

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Stvee

And assuming it's the same B58 that's used in BMW's, you'll be able to bump it up to ~380whp with just a tune. Plus the B58 is closed deck and has forged pistons/rods/crank so it has a ton of potential for big power.