What other car would you have considered?

Mannysrt8 · 03-21-2012, 08:01 PM

Would be interested to know what other car you looked at when making the purchase on the Z..

Nikkolai · 03-21-2012, 08:03 PM

I will save everyone the trouble...Mustang 5.0. Oh wait, you said before purchasing the Z. To answer your question, a GT-R. Then, I realized there is a big difference between being able to purchase one and being able to afford one.

gurneyeagle · 03-21-2012, 08:09 PM

Porsche 911 and BMW M3.

gomer_110 · 03-21-2012, 08:20 PM

used 911 or used NSX.

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.

Thechidz · 03-22-2012, 05:33 AM

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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

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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.

sc55509 · 03-21-2012, 08:22 PM

Im with the latter, looked at buying a used cayman and a 5.0 but was tired of owning a mustang.

MJB · 03-21-2012, 08:22 PM

96-02 Viper GTS, C6 Z06, looked at a couple Ford Raptors.

Nismo89 · 03-21-2012, 08:28 PM

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

sonic370 · 03-21-2012, 08:33 PM

any model c6. which i will do anyway i'm on my third z.........
will be time for a change late next year...............

nmjaxx9 · 03-21-2012, 08:40 PM

g37,

camaro ( i don't even know why, looking back now lol)

Vbp6US · 03-29-2012, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

g37,

camaro ( i don't even know why, looking back now lol)

Kind of how I feel about them.

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?

03-21-2012, 08:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mannysrt8 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 254 Drives: 370z & Optima SX Rep Power: 16	What other car would you have considered? Would be interested to know what other car you looked at when making the purchase on the Z..

03-21-2012, 08:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nikkolai Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 238 Drives: Boss 302, Frontier Rep Power: 15	I will save everyone the trouble...Mustang 5.0. Oh wait, you said before purchasing the Z. To answer your question, a GT-R. Then, I realized there is a big difference between being able to purchase one and being able to afford one. Last edited by Nikkolai; 03-21-2012 at 08:14 PM.

03-21-2012, 08:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
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03-21-2012, 08:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
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03-22-2012, 07:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	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, 12:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
Mecinoid Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Discovery Bay Posts: 234 Drives: 16 370Z Sport Wht S7 Rep Power: 6725	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.

03-21-2012, 08:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
sc55509 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lubbock Posts: 51 Drives: 2009 PW 7AT 370z Rep Power: 14	Im with the latter, looked at buying a used cayman and a 5.0 but was tired of owning a mustang.

03-21-2012, 08:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
MJB A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Age: 41 Posts: 1,498 Drives: a POS truck Rep Power: 496	96-02 Viper GTS, C6 Z06, looked at a couple Ford Raptors.

03-21-2012, 08:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
Nismo89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colora, MD Age: 35 Posts: 15,831 Drives: daily Zen and woosah Rep Power: 37387	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 __________________ Why yes.. Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs, The Ford Commericals,Deadliest Catch.. is my cousin. Facebook i outta back hand you with my right hand! and call you btch!..... and im Left handed! Last edited by Nismo89; 03-21-2012 at 08:32 PM.*

03-21-2012, 08:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 19	any model c6. which i will do anyway i'm on my third z......... will be time for a change late next year...............

03-21-2012, 08:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 26	g37, camaro ( i don't even know why, looking back now lol)

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