370Z Takes on Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track

Methodical4u · 07-09-2011, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ClevelandCWRU

The price is the key here, no sports car can match its performance at anything close to the Z's price. QUOTE]

I guess it depends on your definition of sports car but the Mustang GT actually matches the Z pretty well in all areas except acceleration which it utterly destroys the Z. The new mustang GT, especially with brembo and track pack, will get along an auto-x course just as fast as the Z. And it you can get a mustang for slighly less than a Z.

Then again if you are talking about purely 2 seater cars, well then really the Z has no competitor as there is only the miata and cayman and Vette. In the price range of the Z there really isn't anything to compete with.

The Mustang does have impressive numbers, but EVERYONE owns one. I don't see the fun in having something that isn't somewhat orginal with all the cars on the road.

Lug · 07-09-2011, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 280z/300zx

The Mustang does have impressive numbers, but EVERYONE owns one. I don't see the fun in having something that isn't somewhat orginal with all the cars on the road.

By your definition, this is one of the hottest cars out there!

I've only seen one....on TV!

ClevelandCWRU · 07-09-2011, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Methodical4u

By your definition, this is one of the hottest cars out there!

I've only seen one....on TV!

That's one hell of a spy shot, the rumored 2013 refresh?

I admit I haven't driven the new Mustang GT with the 5.0. I did check out the Camaro SS and gave it a big X. The exterior is simply gorgeous IMHO, the interior, however, does not cut it for me. It feels cheap and looks bad to me. What's worse is it's like sitting in a bunker. Never sat in one? You can have a similar experience by putting a cardboard copy paper box over your head and look out through the handle cut out. The SS is surely a fast and capable car, but the experience is vague compared to the 370Z and GC. I could get over that, but not the interior or lack of visibility.

Maybe I'll check out the 5.0GT, but I'm pretty sold on the Z for now. Just need to find the time to get back to the dealership...

cossie1600 · 07-09-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 280z/300zx

The Mustang does have impressive numbers, but EVERYONE owns one. I don't see the fun in having something that isn't somewhat orginal with all the cars on the road.

VQ engines are virtually in every Nissan cars, you need to lay off the kool-aid too. 2nd gen RX-8s are more rare than 370, I have a tough time thinking anyone would dare to say the RX-8 is a better car. It's a car at the end of the day.

hansoac · 07-11-2011, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Methodical4u

VQ engines are virtually in every Nissan cars, you need to lay off the kool-aid too. 2nd gen RX-8s are more rare than 370, I have a tough time thinking anyone would dare to say the RX-8 is a better car. It's a car at the end of the day.

statistics backing this? I feel like i see rx-8's EVERYWHERE around here.

cossie1600 · 07-11-2011, 08:42 PM

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statistics backing this? I feel like i see rx-8's EVERYWHERE around here.

You are right the 1st gen RX-8 sold well, 2004-2006 specifically. The 2nd gen sold terrible because the update came three years too late. You can't sell the same sports cars for nine years straight with no power change. Also gas is $3.50 a gallon not $2.50.....

The Eight Slowest-Selling Cars - Mazda RX-8 - Automobile Magazine

mjd77 · 07-12-2011, 09:37 PM

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You are right the 1st gen RX-8 sold well, 2004-2006 specifically. The 2nd gen sold terrible because the update came three years too late. You can't sell the same sports cars for nine years straight with no power change. Also gas is $3.50 a gallon not $2.50.....

The Eight Slowest-Selling Cars - Mazda RX-8 - Automobile Magazine

Tell me about it...gas was $1.60 when I bought my 8 in 2004. The 18mpg wasn't a big deal back then, but it sure blows now.

jaxxx · 07-10-2011, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 280z/300zx

The Mustang does have impressive numbers, but EVERYONE owns one. I don't see the fun in having something that isn't somewhat orginal with all the cars on the road.

you act like you drive a ferrari, just wait the 370z will just be like the 350z. I see 350z everywhere, not everyone is in a rush to buy a two seater right now. Get off your high horse thinking your special cause you bought a $30k+ sports car and thinking your original.

AlphaSnacks · 07-10-2011, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jaxxx

just wait the 370z will just be like the 350z. I see 350z everywhere, not everyone is in a rush to buy a two seater right now.

Considering that Nissan sold 65K 350Zs in only 2 years...and only sold just over 30K 370Zs in 3 years...that's not going to happen.

Methodical4u · 07-10-2011, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Arnold K.

Considering that Nissan sold 65K 350Zs in only 2 years...and only sold just over 30K 370Zs in 3 years...that's not going to happen.

THANK YOU very much and the ones who have an issue with what I said can

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