Advice on whether 370Z is the right car for me...

lemon-fresh · 01-03-2013, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam_W

With S2000, I think I'd still have to install a rollbar for HPDE (right?), which I don't want to do, for fear that when I sell it the value would drop.

Good point. You should probably look for something wayyy cheaper.

1st · 01-03-2013, 06:07 PM

Get a 2013 Honda Accord.

lemon-fresh · 01-03-2013, 06:12 PM

This maybe?

Adam_W · 01-03-2013, 06:13 PM

Accord is FWD. I want a RWD because Corvette and the other cars I'll be looking at are RWD. Other than Miata, S2K, and Nissan Z cars, only other RWD are the muscle cars and I'm looking for something that handles well, not an old mustang.

As for getting something cheaper...

for example, if I get a 240SX or Miata for $4000, will I be able to use it for a year without much maintenance and then sell it? I fear that I'd be paying a lot for maintenance (than a 2010 370Z) and then I won't be able to sell it. But true that my losses would be limited to $4000.

lemon-fresh · 01-03-2013, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam_W

As for getting something cheaper...

for example, if I get a 240SX or Miata for $4000, will I be able to use it for a year without much maintenance and then sell it? I fear that I'd be paying a lot for maintenance (than a 2010 370Z) and then I won't be able to sell it. But true that my losses would be limited to $4000.

FYI a 2010 370z is NOT a "track ready" vehicle. Get ready to lose money either way. At least with the older beater your initial investment and potential loss will be muuuuch less.

Adam_W · 01-03-2013, 06:34 PM

(I really appreciate the advice by the way. Sounds like consensus is that 370Z is not the right car for me. Please keep the responses coming. I've looked at some beaters online but many of them seem like they're going to fall apart.)

gomer_110 · 01-03-2013, 06:54 PM

While I'll probably get flamed for suggesting this, but if you considered the miata, what about the FR-S or BRZ?

UNKNOWN_370 · 01-04-2013, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by gomer_110

While I'll probably get flamed for suggesting this, but if you considered the miata, what about the FR-S or BRZ?

I actually think this is exactl what these cars are good for. Practice for learning how to drive a "real sports car". I just wouldn't buy one new. too pricey for what it is. I say get an older mustang. Just dont drive it in the rain till you get good at it. and buy it some really good tires with extreme amounts of wet grip.

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01-03-2013, 06:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
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lemon-fresh Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Calgary Age: 41 Posts: 471 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 15	This maybe?

01-03-2013, 06:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
Adam_W Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Irvine Posts: 11 Drives: old honda accord Rep Power: 14	Accord is FWD. I want a RWD because Corvette and the other cars I'll be looking at are RWD. Other than Miata, S2K, and Nissan Z cars, only other RWD are the muscle cars and I'm looking for something that handles well, not an old mustang. As for getting something cheaper... for example, if I get a 240SX or Miata for $4000, will I be able to use it for a year without much maintenance and then sell it? I fear that I'd be paying a lot for maintenance (than a 2010 370Z) and then I won't be able to sell it. But true that my losses would be limited to $4000.

01-03-2013, 06:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
Adam_W Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Irvine Posts: 11 Drives: old honda accord Rep Power: 14	(I really appreciate the advice by the way. Sounds like consensus is that 370Z is not the right car for me. Please keep the responses coming. I've looked at some beaters online but many of them seem like they're going to fall apart.)