If you had to do it over again, would you still buy the 370z??

BLM · 03-07-2011, 11:50 AM

With a highly skilled driver, yes. With an average driver the differences would be more subtle/non-existant. It would take a lot of skill to get the most out of that car given the power it has, plus the braking it can accomplish, with the stock tire set-up, especially after a few hard laps. For real competitive driving, fast cars are more of a chore to handle unless your skill level is high. For example, with the heavier, more powerful, less tractioned 5.0 GT you would need to be braking at the right time, in the right gear, and not be too hard on the throttle coming out of a corner becaue you would lose speed/traction much more easily than in a Z. Those GT's have tons of torque everywhere. Get into it too early and you'll be losing lots of time.

Lug · 03-07-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BLM

With a highly skilled driver, yes. With an average driver the differences would be more subtle/non-existant. It would take a lot of skill to get the most out of that car given the power it has, plus the braking it can accomplish, with the stock tire set-up, especially after a few hard laps.

You probably don't want to go there with "a few hard laps" and "stock", I'm just sayin'...

BLM · 03-07-2011, 12:01 PM

Missing the point again. I think we should return to topic. This has been a rather useless tangent. I don't see the comaprison between the two cars at all. They're very different. One's a "sports car", one isnt.

b1adesofcha0s · 03-07-2011, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BLM

Missing the point again. I think we should return to topic. This has been a rather useless tangent. I don't see the comaprison between the two cars at all. They're very different. One's a "sports car", one isnt.

Back on topic:
For me the choice would be between a new 370Z and a used Cayman S with the PDK transmission. If the prices were similar I would definitely go with the Cayman.

Pelican170 · 03-08-2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BLM

It's got even more than that. Ive read reviews online of stock dyno's of 395 whp. Also, even with all the performance upgrades (which brings the price to $40-41k), a base model Z with sport pckg (I paid $32,300) has the same 0-60 time and beats the fully loaded 5.0 GT in skidpad, slalom, 60-0 braking (even with the brembo's on the stang) and falls short only in 1/4 mile.

So to me even with all the improvements the mustang is still a straight line monster. Also, i don't like the looks at all.

So the Z outperforms the 5.0 in all categories besides 1/4 mile at $8k less. If you throw that 8 grand into a turbo or supercharger set-up it would beat the mustang in a straight line.

I do like what ford has done tho. Those will be making 450+ whp with bolt-ons. But I'd never own one.

+1

Pelican170 · 03-08-2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Back on topic:
For me the choice would be between a new 370Z and a used Cayman S with the PDK transmission. If the prices were similar I would definitely go with the Cayman.

Not me, i think the Z is way better looking and the cars are so similar in other aspects...

Unique_Z · 03-08-2011, 11:47 AM

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Not me, i think the Z is way better looking...

Same goes to me,

i would buy it again and again, because to me it's a true sports car and
a man's best friend

and don't forget about her older sisters

mick · 03-08-2011, 02:35 PM

for some reason, porsches don't interest me (except for the 911 GT3).
i would rather have a boss 302, gt500, camaro zl1, or corvette gs than any porsche under $100k.

SVTNate · 03-08-2011, 06:00 PM

There is no other car under 40k I'd rather have than my 370Z.

I might rather have a 335i, but to get one as well optioned as my 370Z it'd cost 10 grand more.

Snakes709 · 03-08-2011, 07:59 PM

no....

I had a Cobalt before my 370z. If i could do it over, i would have kept my Cobalt or got a Supra.

Nismoracer · 03-09-2011, 12:38 AM

If it was my sole mode of transportation... NO! It's not comfy for DD and there is no space for anything. And when your stuck in traffic... workin the clutch is a work out.

1slow370 · 03-09-2011, 03:55 AM

hell yes it's a beast and i love upgrading all the little cost saving screw ups all over the place, it gives me something to do.

padre381 · 05-18-2013, 06:48 AM

I am looking to trade my 2012 Challenger R/T and am interested in the Z. If you had to do it over again, would you still get the Z ? I myself would not get the R/T. Just too big and heavy. If there is already a topic on this please advise and close this thread. Thanks in advance.

onzedge · 05-18-2013, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by padre381

I am looking to trade my 2012 Challenger R/T and am interested in the Z. If you had to do it over again, would you still get the Z ? I myself would not get the R/T. Just too big and heavy. If there is already a topic on this please advise and close this thread. Thanks in advance.

I would absolutely buy the 370 again.

Ziggyman · 05-18-2013, 07:04 AM

Yes I would! I like it better now than when I bought it. I like the Challenger as well but really two completely different animals.

03-07-2011, 11:50 AM	#106 (permalink)
BLM Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 342 Drives: 2011 Silver M6 sport Rep Power: 14	With a highly skilled driver, yes. With an average driver the differences would be more subtle/non-existant. It would take a lot of skill to get the most out of that car given the power it has, plus the braking it can accomplish, with the stock tire set-up, especially after a few hard laps. For real competitive driving, fast cars are more of a chore to handle unless your skill level is high. For example, with the heavier, more powerful, less tractioned 5.0 GT you would need to be braking at the right time, in the right gear, and not be too hard on the throttle coming out of a corner becaue you would lose speed/traction much more easily than in a Z. Those GT's have tons of torque everywhere. Get into it too early and you'll be losing lots of time. __________________ K&N // GTM // BERK Last edited by BLM; 03-07-2011 at 11:54 AM.

03-07-2011, 12:01 PM	#108 (permalink)
BLM Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 342 Drives: 2011 Silver M6 sport Rep Power: 14	Missing the point again. I think we should return to topic. This has been a rather useless tangent. I don't see the comaprison between the two cars at all. They're very different. One's a "sports car", one isnt. __________________ K&N // GTM // BERK

03-08-2011, 07:59 PM	#115 (permalink)
Snakes709 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 Evo-X GSR Rep Power: 17	no.... I had a Cobalt before my 370z. If i could do it over, i would have kept my Cobalt or got a Supra. __________________ 2011 Evo-GSR AMS 2.4 stroker/ bore, FP Black build in progress. Sponsor: DSG Performance

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1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7250	hell yes it's a beast and i love upgrading all the little cost saving screw ups all over the place, it gives me something to do. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

05-18-2013, 06:48 AM	#118 (permalink)
padre381 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: atl Posts: 2 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 12	Would you buy again? I am looking to trade my 2012 Challenger R/T and am interested in the Z. If you had to do it over again, would you still get the Z ? I myself would not get the R/T. Just too big and heavy. If there is already a topic on this please advise and close this thread. Thanks in advance.

03-08-2011, 02:35 PM	#113 (permalink)
mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 16	for some reason, porsches don't interest me (except for the 911 GT3). i would rather have a boss 302, gt500, camaro zl1, or corvette gs than any porsche under $100k.

03-08-2011, 06:00 PM	#114 (permalink)
SVTNate Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 89 Drives: 2010 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 14	There is no other car under 40k I'd rather have than my 370Z. I might rather have a 335i, but to get one as well optioned as my 370Z it'd cost 10 grand more.

03-09-2011, 12:38 AM	#116 (permalink)
Nismoracer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 420 Drives: 10 Nismo Rep Power: 14	If it was my sole mode of transportation... NO! It's not comfy for DD and there is no space for anything. And when your stuck in traffic... workin the clutch is a work out.

05-18-2013, 07:04 AM	#120 (permalink)
Ziggyman Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: North Shore Posts: 176 Drives: 11 SR Tour/Sport MT Rep Power: 12	Yes I would! I like it better now than when I bought it. I like the Challenger as well but really two completely different animals. __________________ The Dude abides!