370z vs. Z51 or anything else cool

grimm1 · 02-02-2009, 09:27 PM

I'm considering buying a sportier vehicle and two cars have really shot to the top of my list. 370z and the corvette z51 while I realize these are two completely different cars I have been rather impressed by both of them. Can anyone come up with any other sporty cars I ought to be investigating.

dad · 02-02-2009, 09:29 PM

Porsche

TerribleONE · 02-02-2009, 09:38 PM

a used caymen S?

blacknbean · 02-02-2009, 11:59 PM

used e46 m3.

Lug · 02-03-2009, 12:18 AM

Lotus Elise

Crash · 02-03-2009, 12:54 AM

370z... <-- Bang for buck!

You're not getting much more with the Cayman S other than the doubled price tag.
The E46 is nice, but again, pricey, and do you need the extra seats?
Lotus is nice, with a good price, but lacks a lot of creature comforts and standard options.

As for the Vette, most people on here know my reasoning for never buying a 2005+ GM, but it's totally up to you. One thing to consider though is your warranty if you don't plan on modding.

BerkTech · 02-03-2009, 02:16 AM

The Z of course!

Lug · 02-03-2009, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grimm1

Can anyone come up with any other sporty cars I ought to be investigating.

This is the important part of the OP's post.

G&M Performance · 02-03-2009, 09:27 AM

Saleen S281 Extreme

grimm1 · 02-04-2009, 10:24 AM

There was a kid at my high school who's parents bought him a Saleen Mustang. It was pretty nice up until he floored it and its torque steer put him into a light post. Funny I don't remember him ever getting a new car. BMW is all right however they put a $15,000 mark up on new M3's and there is no way in hell I'm going to hand someone $15,000 for "Market Availability." Maintenance on a Porsche is ungodly costly. And I couldn't stomach paying $60,000 for a V4 with 200HP

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Lug · 02-04-2009, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grimm1

There was a kid at my high school who's parents bought him a Saleen Mustang. It was pretty nice up until he floored it and its torque steer put him into a light post. Funny I don't remember him ever getting a new car. BMW is all right however they put a $15,000 mark up on new M3's and there is no way in hell I'm going to hand someone $15,000 for "Market Availability." Maintenance on a Porsche is ungodly costly. And I couldn't stomach paying $60,000 for a V4 with 200HP

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Torque steer on a rear wheel drive car?

G&M Performance · 02-04-2009, 02:29 PM

^^^ ya beat me to it. LOL. Anyway, the lesson is DO NOT BUY A TEENAGER A HIGH POWERED SPORTSCAR! My kid's getting a base V6 Dodge Ram or equivalent at the time. It's big, relatively safe, not too powerful, and stylish.

Lug · 02-04-2009, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninjaman370z

^^^ ya beat me to it. LOL. Anyway, the lesson is DO NOT BUY A TEENAGER A HIGH POWERED SPORTSCAR! My kid's getting a base V6 Dodge Ram or equivalent at the time. It's big, relatively safe, not too powerful, and stylish.

here is what I've bought my kids: F150 truck, Ford Exploder, F150 truck, F150 truck, F150 truck and a Ford Ranger truck. 6 kids....6 big framed, slow-assed vehicles.

G&M Performance · 02-04-2009, 02:50 PM

Any reason why you are not opting for the Shelby Cobra? *verrry nice car, btw* It seems to me that you're a Ford fan.

par4bmw · 02-04-2009, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grimm1

There was a kid at my high school who's parents bought him a Saleen Mustang. It was pretty nice up until he floored it and its torque steer put him into a light post. Funny I don't remember him ever getting a new car. BMW is all right however they put a $15,000 mark up on new M3's and there is no way in hell I'm going to hand someone $15,000 for "Market Availability." Maintenance on a Porsche is ungodly costly. And I couldn't stomach paying $60,000 for a V4 with 200HP

.

M3 can be had for around invoice here in Phx. There are a ton of them at the dealers. 2.9% financing as well. Spent a lot of time on an M3 forum and I think Hou would be pretty favorable right now as well.

Others: Shelby, Camaro, new Z4, TT-S

02-02-2009, 09:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
grimm1 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 17 Drives: 2009 Mustang Rep Power: 16	370z vs. Z51 or anything else cool I'm considering buying a sportier vehicle and two cars have really shot to the top of my list. 370z and the corvette z51 while I realize these are two completely different cars I have been rather impressed by both of them. Can anyone come up with any other sporty cars I ought to be investigating. Last edited by grimm1; 02-02-2009 at 09:28 PM. Reason: Poor spelling

02-02-2009, 09:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 25	Porsche __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

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Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	370z... <-- Bang for buck! You're not getting much more with the Cayman S other than the doubled price tag. The E46 is nice, but again, pricey, and do you need the extra seats? Lotus is nice, with a good price, but lacks a lot of creature comforts and standard options. As for the Vette, most people on here know my reasoning for never buying a 2005+ GM, but it's totally up to you. One thing to consider though is your warranty if you don't plan on modding. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

02-03-2009, 02:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
BerkTech The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Irvine CA Posts: 279 Drives: Lots.... Rep Power: 272	The Z of course! __________________ While the others type fast... Berk Technology goes fast.... See you at the track! OUR NEW PHONE NUMBER: (714) 546-BERK READ THE BERK BLOG HERE

02-04-2009, 10:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
grimm1 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 17 Drives: 2009 Mustang Rep Power: 16	There was a kid at my high school who's parents bought him a Saleen Mustang. It was pretty nice up until he floored it and its torque steer put him into a light post. Funny I don't remember him ever getting a new car. BMW is all right however they put a $15,000 mark up on new M3's and there is no way in hell I'm going to hand someone $15,000 for "Market Availability." Maintenance on a Porsche is ungodly costly. And I couldn't stomach paying $60,000 for a V4 with 200HP.

02-02-2009, 09:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	a used caymen S?

02-02-2009, 11:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
blacknbean Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cali Posts: 37 Drives: soon to be 370z Rep Power: 16	used e46 m3.

02-03-2009, 12:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 19	Lotus Elise

02-03-2009, 09:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
G&M Performance Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 425 Drives: LS3 Genesis Coupe Rep Power: 227	Saleen S281 Extreme

02-04-2009, 02:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
G&M Performance Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 425 Drives: LS3 Genesis Coupe Rep Power: 227	^^^ ya beat me to it. LOL. Anyway, the lesson is DO NOT BUY A TEENAGER A HIGH POWERED SPORTSCAR! My kid's getting a base V6 Dodge Ram or equivalent at the time. It's big, relatively safe, not too powerful, and stylish.

02-04-2009, 02:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
G&M Performance Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 425 Drives: LS3 Genesis Coupe Rep Power: 227	Any reason why you are not opting for the Shelby Cobra? verrry nice car, btw It seems to me that you're a Ford fan.

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