11-03-2010, 03:23 PM
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A True Z Fanatic
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Location: Phoenix
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Originally Posted by puckshaw
I voted no for a couple reasons. I love everything about the Z except the engine. I'm getting really frustrated with how hard it is to squeeze power out of it. It's weird seeing people get excited about $700 mods that barely make any power. Just seems like I might be better off with a different platform next time around. That being said, I can't think of a single car anywhere close to the price range that I'd replace it with. There are so many things I love about it that I just can't find in anything else.
The other reason I said no is like others mentioned: I just would want to change it up.
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Try modding an RX8.. I remember envying the Z guys who could spend $500 to $1000 dollars and get 10, 15, 20, HP gains out of their mods. I would have spend $1500 on the 8 for many of the same $700 mods for the Z that gain that power.
Some have scoffed at the Z's gains per dollar, comparing them to the Stang's. Can't do that. That Stang is a different animal at five liters and and an 8 cylinder. It seems the NA import engines are all highly tuned already and not much can be had by way of NA mods (M3, GT3, Cayman is the same). That puts the Z in pretty good company. The gains per dollar make me appreciate the car even more!!
Like you, I would not consider actually buying any other car in this price range; I would need to move up a couple price ranges.
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