What other car would you have considered?

BigT · 03-27-2012, 09:40 AM

Evo X MR or SE (paddle shifters) - decided against it because I wouldn't be able to control myself and end up modding it to hell.

E90 M3 - expensive, even pre-owned, can afford it, but not the maintenance considering how unreliable it is.

135/335 - can comfortably afford it, but didn't want a "me too" car that breaks down as often as it does

STI hatchback - breifly thought about this, then realized i'm a Mitsu fanboy.

New Gen coupe V6 - realized the Z is a much better sports car.

bigsix · 03-27-2012, 10:45 AM

* * * If I was in the market for a 370z, I'd also look at:

NEW

-Scion FR-S
-Subaru BRZ
-Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0t or 3.8
-Honda Civic Si
-Audi A4
-Audi TT
-BMW 135i or 128i
-BMW 328i (F30)
-Lexus IS350
-Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart
-Nissan Maxima

USED

-Porsche 911 carrera (996)
-Nissan 350z
-Audi S4 (B6 or B7)
-BMW M3 (E46)
-Cadillac CTS-V (2004-2007 1st Gen.)
-Dodge Challenger SRT8 (6.1 liter HEMI)
-Infiniti G35 or G37
-Lotus Elise or Exige
-Maserati GT (2001-2007)
-Mercedes SLK55 AMG
-Mercedes C55 AMG
-Toyota Supra (Mark 4)

REALITY

I'm looking for a used car to buy as a daily driver now. These are some possible choices:

-Nissan 300zx (Z31)
-BMW 318i or 325i (E30)
-Mercedes-Benz S class, C class, or 190e
-Lexus LS400
-Toyota Celica
-Audi 90 or Cabriolet

I've never owned a Z car before. I thought I could buy a Z31 as an introduction to the line. In the near future, I'd like to own a 370z.

UNKNOWN_370 · 03-27-2012, 01:14 PM

Everything with two doors and RWD under $60k and a couple with 4 doors and AWD.

imwazn · 03-28-2012, 02:44 PM

I looked at quite a few cars before I got my Z. A 2003/2004 Cobra, a new 5.0, all years of STI's (I actually was going to buy an 04 before the owner backed out), evo's (but I drove a lancer at the time, so I didn't want the same car) and lastly s2000's. Every time I see an STI though, I always wonder what if haha.

USAF_troop · 03-28-2012, 06:16 PM

All of these were considered: All used

335i
Charger SRT 8
CTS V
Evo IX MR
G37S
E46 M3

...None really came close to the total package of the Z. Really wanted a factory turbo'd car though and nearly pulled the trigger on a 335i but the reliability killed me

Juruki · 03-28-2012, 06:27 PM

EVO X and STI.
Happy i went with the Z

alcheng · 03-28-2012, 07:36 PM

Ferrari F430.

But I just like the Z so much so I dropped the Ferrari.

Seriously.. could be a Z4 or 335cabrio.

But yes, like the Z much better.

nmjaxx9 · 03-28-2012, 07:51 PM

this isnt the what dream car would you have considered man

alcheng · 03-28-2012, 08:02 PM

hey bud, yoi dont believe me, eh???

nmjaxx9 · 03-28-2012, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alcheng

hey bud, yoi dont believe me, eh???

RoshDawg · 03-28-2012, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by USAF_troop

All of these were considered: All used

335i
Charger SRT 8
CTS V
Evo IX MR
G37S
E46 M3

...None really came close to the total package of the Z. Really wanted a factory turbo'd car though and nearly pulled the trigger on a 335i but the reliability killed me

ah what I would do for a brand new Evo IX MR

or an Evo X FQ400 / 500..

Dallaz · 03-28-2012, 09:04 PM

GTR

............. Just couldn't afford it!

sv nismo · 03-28-2012, 09:37 PM

GT-R same as everyone else... couldn't afford it but not totally out of the picture in the future. The Z is still a much more practical and little brother of the GT-R IMO.

EVO-X MR: Performs better but is for a teenager IMO... which I am NOT. Liked the moding potential, but like someone else mentioned... would have blown it up or my bank account

370Z NISMO: Is what I settled on.... IMO: It just a classy and sexy car period... It is for those who have sports car wisdom..... its been my dream for years and way better than my Porsche 930 I had 12 years ago.... which was also sexy... but spent most of its time in the shop.

navamous · 03-28-2012, 10:38 PM

I considered the following cars before buying my Z:

92 Dodge Viper
2002 ZO6 Corvette
2010 Mustang GT
2010 Camaro SS
2010 Subaru
2006/2007 EVO

roplusbee · 03-28-2012, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pauly

none. the Z is something i've always wanted. i didnt wake up one morning and decide to get a new car. i saw the Z for the first time 21 years ago, and have been obsessed with it ever since. increasingly so with every generation Z to emerge.

This

I was looking for a NISMO 350Z at the time and found the NSIMO 370Z. I would have gone for a Maxima 4DSC or a G37 Sport Sedan as well.

03-28-2012, 06:16 PM	#50 (permalink)
USAF_troop Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 127 Drives: ...really slow? Rep Power: 13	All of these were considered: All used 335i Charger SRT 8 CTS V Evo IX MR G37S E46 M3 ...None really came close to the total package of the Z. Really wanted a factory turbo'd car though and nearly pulled the trigger on a 335i but the reliability killed me __________________ 09 Z34 6MT w/ Sport Pkg ONEighty / Exedy / Fast Intentions / Stillen / NISMO / Evo-R / Clarion / Alpine / Avant Garde Last edited by USAF_troop; 03-28-2012 at 06:19 PM.

03-28-2012, 06:27 PM	#51 (permalink)
Juruki Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 965 Drives: 370Z Tour/Sport/Navi Rep Power: 16	EVO X and STI. Happy i went with the Z __________________ 09 370z - 7AT Volk Racing TE37SL / BC Coilovers / Berk HFC / TopSpeed CBE + Y-Pipe / Mines Spoiler

03-28-2012, 09:04 PM	#57 (permalink)
Dallaz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North Dallas Posts: 1,272 Drives: 09MontereyBlu370z6MT Rep Power: 15	GTR ............. Just couldn't afford it! __________________ AeroJacket Lip Kit \| GTR switch \| NISMO S-Knob \| Blacked-Out-EVERYTHING\| 5% Tint \| Carbon Fangs/Upper Trim \| VOSSEN CV3's \| Painted Headlights \| CF Diffuser

03-28-2012, 10:38 PM	#59 (permalink)
navamous Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 128 Drives: '10 370Z 6spd w/ SP Rep Power: 15	I considered the following cars before buying my Z: 92 Dodge Viper 2002 ZO6 Corvette 2010 Mustang GT 2010 Camaro SS 2010 Subaru 2006/2007 EVO __________________ 2010 Nissan 370Z w/ Sports Pkg

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03-27-2012, 09:40 AM	#46 (permalink)
BigT Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 469 Drives: 98 2g DSM Rep Power: 13	Evo X MR or SE (paddle shifters) - decided against it because I wouldn't be able to control myself and end up modding it to hell. E90 M3 - expensive, even pre-owned, can afford it, but not the maintenance considering how unreliable it is. 135/335 - can comfortably afford it, but didn't want a "me too" car that breaks down as often as it does STI hatchback - breifly thought about this, then realized i'm a Mitsu fanboy. New Gen coupe V6 - realized the Z is a much better sports car.

03-27-2012, 10:45 AM	#47 (permalink)
bigsix A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,227 Drives: Honda City/Mazda 2 Rep Power: 18	* * * If I was in the market for a 370z, I'd also look at: NEW -Scion FR-S -Subaru BRZ -Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0t or 3.8 -Honda Civic Si -Audi A4 -Audi TT -BMW 135i or 128i -BMW 328i (F30) -Lexus IS350 -Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart -Nissan Maxima USED -Porsche 911 carrera (996) -Nissan 350z -Audi S4 (B6 or B7) -BMW M3 (E46) -Cadillac CTS-V (2004-2007 1st Gen.) -Dodge Challenger SRT8 (6.1 liter HEMI) -Infiniti G35 or G37 -Lotus Elise or Exige -Maserati GT (2001-2007) -Mercedes SLK55 AMG -Mercedes C55 AMG -Toyota Supra (Mark 4) REALITY I'm looking for a used car to buy as a daily driver now. These are some possible choices: -Nissan 300zx (Z31) -BMW 318i or 325i (E30) -Mercedes-Benz S class, C class, or 190e -Lexus LS400 -Toyota Celica -Audi 90 or Cabriolet I've never owned a Z car before. I thought I could buy a Z31 as an introduction to the line. In the near future, I'd like to own a 370z.

03-27-2012, 01:14 PM	#48 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14857	Everything with two doors and RWD under $60k and a couple with 4 doors and AWD.

03-28-2012, 02:44 PM	#49 (permalink)
imwazn Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 187 Drives: 11 370Z Base, M/T Rep Power: 13	I looked at quite a few cars before I got my Z. A 2003/2004 Cobra, a new 5.0, all years of STI's (I actually was going to buy an 04 before the owner backed out), evo's (but I drove a lancer at the time, so I didn't want the same car) and lastly s2000's. Every time I see an STI though, I always wonder what if haha.

03-28-2012, 07:36 PM	#52 (permalink)
alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,893 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418352	Ferrari F430. But I just like the Z so much so I dropped the Ferrari. Seriously.. could be a Z4 or 335cabrio. But yes, like the Z much better.

03-28-2012, 07:51 PM	#53 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 25	this isnt the what dream car would you have considered man

03-28-2012, 08:02 PM	#54 (permalink)
alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,893 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418352	hey bud, yoi dont believe me, eh???

03-28-2012, 09:37 PM	#58 (permalink)
sv nismo Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bay Area California Posts: 40 Drives: 2012 PW Nismo Rep Power: 13	GT-R same as everyone else... couldn't afford it but not totally out of the picture in the future. The Z is still a much more practical and little brother of the GT-R IMO. EVO-X MR: Performs better but is for a teenager IMO... which I am NOT. Liked the moding potential, but like someone else mentioned... would have blown it up or my bank account 370Z NISMO: Is what I settled on.... IMO: It just a classy and sexy car period... It is for those who have sports car wisdom..... its been my dream for years and way better than my Porsche 930 I had 12 years ago.... which was also sexy... but spent most of its time in the shop.