making the switch to a Z, but have a concern

Jordo!

Next gen Z is unlikely to be available before 2016.

Relative to your Camaro, the Z will feel much more nimble, but also less torquey (of course, if you want to spring for FI, the sky's the limit).

Stock (or lightly NA modded) the Z is a very capable all around sports car, but it is NOT a powerhouse, relative to a built V8 muscle car.

I'd go with a 2012 over a 2013 -- the small differences between the two are mainly cosmetic, and the 2012's should be available for a few grand less.

Test drive one and see what you think -- good luck!

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mikeSS

that first comment really makes me feel good about getting a Z. i want the current looks for at least 2 years. from a purchase, which will most be this winter.

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Fabio88

Just turbo the z and put some nos on it

mikeSS

i really want to keep it in stock forum, after modding my camaro as much as i did. it turns into a weekend car. which is not what i want anymore. i want to drive a sports car everyday. and not worry about ****, to be put it in simple terms. IDK if you have modded a engine like that before. but one thing that they always say is. nothing is 100% bulletproof, and if you want reliability. keep it stock or very basic bolts ons.

most of the time with good parts, tuner, INSTALLER. you will be fine. but i need to be able to take it to a Nissan dealership anywhere in my state, and not worry about getting something fixed. all they should be able to work with OEM parts.

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nmjaxx9

Yeah I have seen that most people who go FI start to have engine problems, suprising how many people actually deal with issues from FI, but most of which arent documented.

Quick370z

Test drive one though..and I would go with the touring over a base. The base seats are a bit too firm as a DD.

I had a '10 Roadster, it bit the dust, but that was because the dealership I bought it from owned it prior and bagged it. I wanted a Roadster over the Coupe as its just a more fun car to drive..but no roadsters were available.

They gave me a '11 coupe and its nice, but I couldn't keep it stock - main reason is because the stock sound of a Z is..well not for everyone. Once you do the mods though it comes alive and well is just that - a muscle car

Buy 2011 or 2012, touring with sports package and you'll be set, as for color its your choice.

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nmjaxx9

X10 Mods make everything good.

binary0x01

Did you install the crank pulley yourself? If not how much did it run you?

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Mr&Mrs

FALSE! Tuning/Abuse is the cause of the FI problems. I know of no direct problem from any of the FI kits on this forum caused by the kit itself, or hurting the engine within its safe realm.

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nmjaxx9

Well those are undocumented ones.

Most people wouldnt like to tell you it messed up their engine, because going FI in the first place is a big deal for a lot. But then again owning up to your mess is something a lot of people dont have the guts to do, even if there is no factual (tuning,abuse) reason why it happened.