Considering buying 370z.

ImportConvert

Yes, it has great grip. The steering felt a bit insulated to me, though. My Trans Ams had better feed-back. The clutch wasn't nearly as good as my Trans Am's regarding feedback/engaugement point.

I agree, it is on par with the E46 for speed, but the E46 engine is a masterpiece and I love the way they feel. The VQ is an aging design.

Oh, the oil-cooler voids the warranty on the engine, just so you know.

The 370Z is almost where my F-body was a decade ago, power-wise. It isn't a slow car, but it is not in line with its competators unless you are comparing it to 4-cylinder cars or Kia's. It's definitely meant for corners, not straight-line. If you understand/accept this, it will fulfill your expectations nicely, I think.

If you are used to the interior on your M3, the Z is a good choice, though. It has a very nice interior. The best I have seen/felt in its price range, easily.

optiontrader

Huh?

Hehe - stirring the pot again, eh?

Maybe FI'd 4-cyl's, yes. Kia? Mebbe I think not (but the Forte coupes look pretty good on the road), if I was gonna spend half on what I did with the Z, it'd be worth a look.

Come on, say what you really want to: the 5.0 is what it doesn't hold a candle to. That V-8 is to die for... but I'm not a Mustang fan...

...and I doubt the OP, orig BMW owner, isn't either...

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ihatepotholes

wtf is this shiet?

your f-body can't do anything but go in a straight line. trans am has better steering feed back? do me a favor, pass that dutch.

ImportConvert

I felt more pavement surface feedback through the wheel of the WS6. My old F-body was a straight-line machine for sure, though. Not saying it turned better.

The Z's steering was precise, well-weighted, and accurate. It just felt more insulated. I was less sure of the pavement I was rolling across, based on the feel from the steering-wheel. Maybe that's a good/refined thing? Either way, just an observation.

The clutch on the other hand, I could only learn to live with. Never love. It was just to light and vague for my taste. Of course, that is personal too. My first manual was a 5.0 GT with 4.10's, cam, heads, full bolt-ons and a TKO500 with a King Cobra cable-operated clutch, and it had VERY good feed-back. I loved that clutch...and that's about all about that car I loved except the sound, lol.