What other car would you have considered?

brucelidat · 03-21-2012, 08:57 PM

Very briefly considered a genesis coupe 3.8 until I sat in it and walked around it up close at a dealership. I quickly realized the Gen was a settling car for me and I was out to get the car I really loved, not to settle. I briefly thought about a G but realized it didn't wow me either and they're EVERYWHERE in southern California.

brucelidat · 03-21-2012, 08:59 PM

If I was looking now, I might test drive a 5.0 just to see, but it suffers from being on every corner just like the G so I would still get a Z.

Drex · 03-21-2012, 09:31 PM

mustang gt, camaro ss, genesis coupe, g37/g35, 335i, 350z

basically anything with rwd, 300+ hp, coupe, ~$30k

Zoren 370 · 03-21-2012, 09:44 PM

To be honest I am always a big fan of BMW's //M badges been looking to get a Z4 M or a 2003 e34 //M. I believe the BMW is a better driver but the Z.... It's just wanna make you say UUU...UuuuMMMM! Sweet!

Ackrite · 03-21-2012, 10:15 PM

Lexus IS350, but the one I was going to take a good look at was about to be taken on a test-drive by somebody else. Also the fact that the same body style has been out since I believe '06 and they are about due for a redesign. I didn't want to have a brand new old model. And, as Bruce said, I would have settled for that instead of getting something truly unique and less seen on the streets even in SoCal.

StLRedrider · 03-21-2012, 11:23 PM

O7 dodge viper........used

Mecinoid · 03-22-2012, 12:36 AM

I almost bought a GTR. Then after looking at it, crunching some numbers and realizing that I would never track that expensive of a car. All I could think of is how big a waste of money it would be for me. Plus, I would scared to death of wrecking it or getting a door ding.

Took a step back and looked at the 370Z at the same time as the GTR and realized I just like the 370Z better as a daily driver. Calculated the insurance gas mileage and price savings and realized I could buy a C6 Grand Sport with the savings in a year or two if I bought a 370Z now. So, I pulled the trigger and realized that it was one of the best decisions of my life. Looking forward to buying that C6 Grand Sport too.

Don't get me wrong ... I love the GTR it's just not $70K+ better in my mind than a 370Z. Do you realize a GTR cost almost triple the price of a Z. Yeah, there are a lot of cars out there that can beat the 370Z 0-60, 1/4 mile etc... But, as far as fun factor the 370Z ranks up there with the very best of them.

I don't do as many 0-60 dashes on the street as I used to. I have a track car that will blow away my Z so what's the sense?

Lastly, I'm partial to the Z because I've owned so many in the past that it was just meant for me to have another as far as I can tell. I love the quality, realiability and performance it gives for the dollars spent. The interior is much nicer than my 350Z. Not that I disliked my 350Z interior; just that the 370Z's interior (once you blackout out the fuel gauge) looks very today.

BGTV8 · 03-22-2012, 04:26 AM

The best "toy" of all time is the Daytona Sports Car coupe. Fitted with LS7 engine, they are as quick as a V8SuperCar ....

I'd pull the trigger, but I currently have too many projects on the go ....

Details at ...

http://www.daytonasportscars.com.au/index.php

Boost_lee · 03-22-2012, 04:53 AM

I considered: (in order)

Modded E46 M3
135i / 335i
2008 + STi hatch
Briefly looked at the 5.0 and the Camaro SS

Thechidz · 03-22-2012, 05:29 AM

None. The only reason i traded my murano was because i got the itch to get a z.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nismo89

no other car.. my reason? was cuz i thought my insurance was gonna sky rocket with me and the Z and being 21 years old. but on the contrary they asked if it had a turbo.. i said no, they said "well then its not considered a sports car to us" so my insurance a year for my Z is $877 (after they dropped it 300 bucks)

any other sports car i would be looking at woud have my insurance jacked up regardless... with the Z tho? it was destiny so NO!

however i do Admire: The GT-R, NSX, any Ferrari, any Lambo, Porsche, and of course....the Vette. have to include that

Whats your insurance company?

Thechidz · 03-22-2012, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mecinoid

I almost bought a GTR. Then after looking at it, crunching some numbers and realizing that I would never track that expensive of a car. All I could think of is how big a waste of money it would be for me. Plus, I would scared to death of wrecking it or getting a door ding.

Took a step back and looked at the 370Z at the same time as the GTR and realized I just like the 370Z better as a daily driver. Calculated the insurance gas mileage and price savings and realized I could buy a C6 Grand Sport with the savings in a year or two if I bought a 370Z now. So, I pulled the trigger and realized that it was one of the best decisions of my life. Looking forward to buying that C6 Grand Sport too.

Don't get me wrong ... I love the GTR it's just not $70K+ better in my mind than a 370Z. Do you realize a GTR cost almost triple the price of a Z. Yeah, there are a lot of cars out there that can beat the 370Z 0-60, 1/4 mile etc... But, as far as fun factor the 370Z ranks up there with the very best of them.

I don't do as many 0-60 dashes on the street as I used to. I have a track car that will blow away my Z so what's the sense?

Lastly, I'm partial to the Z because I've owned so many in the past that it was just meant for me to have another as far as I can tell. I love the quality, realiability and performance it gives for the dollars spent. The interior is much nicer than my 350Z. Not that I disliked my 350Z interior; just that the 370Z's interior (once you blackout out the fuel gauge) looks very today.

I think z owners are a frugal bunch. Personally i love the value im getting with this car, its a part of the allure for me. I dont consider myself cheap by any means i just love getting a lot of value for my hard earned money. If i can combine that with one of the best looking cars ive ever seen and a car with a serious fun to drive factor i consider it all a win win win type of situation.

gurneyeagle · 03-22-2012, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thechidz

I think z owners are a frugal bunch. Personally i love the value im getting with this car, its a part of the allure for me. I dont consider myself cheap by any means i just love getting a lot of value for my hard earned money. If i can combine that with one of the best looking cars ive ever seen and a car with a serious fun to drive factor i consider it all a win win win type of situation.

I get what you're saying, but go take a read of the thread that asks "how much have you spent in mods?" I'm not sure frugal is the right term.

As far as a GT-R, I think it is a fantastic car and value, but it's just too big for me. One of the things I disliked the most about my G37S was that it was so big.

I started driving in the mid 70's in a string of original Civics, a Scirocco, and eventually a couple of Gen I RX-7's. Light and nimble are attractive traits to me. While no light weight by any means (due mainly to safety and creature comforts), the Z is still a pretty nimble car.

m4a1mustang · 03-22-2012, 07:15 AM

When I bought my Z I was also looking at the Corvette and Cayman S. I briefly looked at the 2010 Mustang but at that time they were still using the 4.6 and hadn't totally worked out their suspensions yet.

It came down to the Cayman S and the Z. I liked the build and handling of the Cayman better, but thought the Z won in looks and value. It was very close in everything else so I felt like it was the best buy and am glad I went with it.

GaleForce · 03-22-2012, 07:31 AM

I've always had wood for Z cars so in reality, none.

The only other car that would interest me is the Cayman (S) (with comparable specs). Though the thought that it's not a real Porsche (not a 911) would bug me.

m4a1mustang · 03-22-2012, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaleForce

I've always had wood for Z cars so in reality, none.

The only other car that would interest me is the Cayman (S) (with comparable specs). Though the thought that it's not a real Porsche (not a 911) would bug me.

That bugged me too. If I was going to spend the money on a Porsche I want the 911! I'm a nostalgic ************. I love cars with history. They are the only ones I buy or want to buy!

Mustang - 1964 1/2
Nissan Z - 1969
Porsche 911 - 1963 (but really, let's start with the 356... ~1948)
Corvette - 1953
Honda S roadsters - Starting in 1963

03-21-2012, 08:57 PM	#16 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 30	Very briefly considered a genesis coupe 3.8 until I sat in it and walked around it up close at a dealership. I quickly realized the Gen was a settling car for me and I was out to get the car I really loved, not to settle. I briefly thought about a G but realized it didn't wow me either and they're EVERYWHERE in southern California. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

03-21-2012, 08:59 PM	#17 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 30	If I was looking now, I might test drive a 5.0 just to see, but it suffers from being on every corner just like the G so I would still get a Z. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

03-21-2012, 09:31 PM	#18 (permalink)
Drex Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 498 Drives: '11 370z MB 6MT SP Rep Power: 14	mustang gt, camaro ss, genesis coupe, g37/g35, 335i, 350z basically anything with rwd, 300+ hp, coupe, ~$30k __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z \| 6MT \| Magnetic Black \| Sport Package

03-21-2012, 11:23 PM	#21 (permalink)
StLRedrider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St.louis,Mo Posts: 17,755 Drives: O9Sprt/Touring,p-51 Rep Power: 60	O7 dodge viper........used __________________ Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today J.Dean

03-22-2012, 04:53 AM	#24 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 29	I considered: (in order) Modded E46 M3 135i / 335i 2008 + STi hatch Briefly looked at the 5.0 and the Camaro SS __________________ My TT Z

03-21-2012, 09:44 PM	#19 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	To be honest I am always a big fan of BMW's //M badges been looking to get a Z4 M or a 2003 e34 //M. I believe the BMW is a better driver but the Z.... It's just wanna make you say UUU...UuuuMMMM! Sweet!

03-21-2012, 10:15 PM	#20 (permalink)
Ackrite Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: fontana, ca Posts: 190 Drives: '12 White Nismo Z Rep Power: 13	Lexus IS350, but the one I was going to take a good look at was about to be taken on a test-drive by somebody else. Also the fact that the same body style has been out since I believe '06 and they are about due for a redesign. I didn't want to have a brand new old model. And, as Bruce said, I would have settled for that instead of getting something truly unique and less seen on the streets even in SoCal.

03-22-2012, 12:36 AM	#22 (permalink)
Mecinoid Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Discovery Bay Posts: 234 Drives: 16 370Z Sport Wht S7 Rep Power: 6724	I almost bought a GTR. Then after looking at it, crunching some numbers and realizing that I would never track that expensive of a car. All I could think of is how big a waste of money it would be for me. Plus, I would scared to death of wrecking it or getting a door ding. Took a step back and looked at the 370Z at the same time as the GTR and realized I just like the 370Z better as a daily driver. Calculated the insurance gas mileage and price savings and realized I could buy a C6 Grand Sport with the savings in a year or two if I bought a 370Z now. So, I pulled the trigger and realized that it was one of the best decisions of my life. Looking forward to buying that C6 Grand Sport too. Don't get me wrong ... I love the GTR it's just not $70K+ better in my mind than a 370Z. Do you realize a GTR cost almost triple the price of a Z. Yeah, there are a lot of cars out there that can beat the 370Z 0-60, 1/4 mile etc... But, as far as fun factor the 370Z ranks up there with the very best of them. I don't do as many 0-60 dashes on the street as I used to. I have a track car that will blow away my Z so what's the sense? Lastly, I'm partial to the Z because I've owned so many in the past that it was just meant for me to have another as far as I can tell. I love the quality, realiability and performance it gives for the dollars spent. The interior is much nicer than my 350Z. Not that I disliked my 350Z interior; just that the 370Z's interior (once you blackout out the fuel gauge) looks very today.

03-22-2012, 04:26 AM	#23 (permalink)
BGTV8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 03350 Australia Posts: 1,503 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 29907	The best "toy" of all time is the Daytona Sports Car coupe. Fitted with LS7 engine, they are as quick as a V8SuperCar .... I'd pull the trigger, but I currently have too many projects on the go .... Details at ... http://www.daytonasportscars.com.au/index.php

03-22-2012, 07:15 AM	#28 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	When I bought my Z I was also looking at the Corvette and Cayman S. I briefly looked at the 2010 Mustang but at that time they were still using the 4.6 and hadn't totally worked out their suspensions yet. It came down to the Cayman S and the Z. I liked the build and handling of the Cayman better, but thought the Z won in looks and value. It was very close in everything else so I felt like it was the best buy and am glad I went with it. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

03-22-2012, 07:31 AM	#29 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51864	I've always had wood for Z cars so in reality, none. The only other car that would interest me is the Cayman (S) (with comparable specs). Though the thought that it's not a real Porsche (not a 911) would bug me. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

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