After 10 years in a Z, I am saying goodbye...

critical · 07-20-2013, 05:54 PM

nice

see why you wanted those cats lol

CSGLEON · 07-21-2013, 12:01 AM

yeah nice car... but enough with the congrats bs... is the 370z well below what the porsche can put out in terms of performance? will the porsche smoke the 370z? is it worth the money "60 k" to own that car? i dont know that much about porsche's other then it being a luxuary sports car. again is the Z a dud performance wise????

bvl · 07-21-2013, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CSGLEON

yeah nice car... but enough with the congrats bs... is the 370z well below what the porsche can put out in terms of performance? will the porsche smoke the 370z? is it worth the money "60 k" to own that car? i dont know that much about porsche's other then it being a luxuary sports car. again is the Z a dud performance wise????

What is smoking to you? Do you live your life 1320 feet at a time?

If so, you got the wrong car

The Z has a lot of pluses. Those looking for the ultimate sports car experience where balance, feel, and other attributes come into play over launching down the strait, the Z will lose out in a head to head to a P car. There is no shame in that.

Porsche has been making sports cars for a long time. They built their brand around it. They charge a premium for it. They best do it better then most everyone else.

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cossie1600 · 07-21-2013, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by CSGLEON

yeah nice car... but enough with the congrats bs... is the 370z well below what the porsche can put out in terms of performance? will the porsche smoke the 370z? is it worth the money "60 k" to own that car? i dont know that much about porsche's other then it being a luxuary sports car. again is the Z a dud performance wise????

Ferrari cost 10x more than our car and it is not 10x faster. Do you really need someone to fluff your purchase every sec

elmz · 07-23-2013, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by CSGLEON

yeah nice car... but enough with the congrats bs... is the 370z well below what the porsche can put out in terms of performance? will the porsche smoke the 370z? is it worth the money "60 k" to own that car? i dont know that much about porsche's other then it being a luxuary sports car. again is the Z a dud performance wise????

The Z is a great car as I've stated. It's great value for the kind of performance you get. I'm sure many car brands, including Porsche, make some comparisons to it when producing a sports car in that bracket. As far as smoking the Z, by which I think you mean 0-60 and 1/4 mile, the answer is no. If that is the kind of performance you value, then you've got a good car in your hands. But the Z also handles quite well, which is what I value more. Overall, the Z is a good package. Is it the best at it? No, but it's pretty damn good!

The Boxster provides an overall better package in all areas. Was the Boxster worth the 60k for me? I'm enjoying this car, so yes, yes it was. But I only speak for myself, it's my money and I could care less what anyone thinks about what I do with it. Cars for me and like many others are sometimes more about emotion. If I had the money, I'd throw it down on a 458 and live in a 1 bdr condo.

jliu · 02-08-2017, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by elmz

The Z is a great car as I've stated. It's great value for the kind of performance you get. I'm sure many car brands, including Porsche, make some comparisons to it when producing a sports car in that bracket. As far as smoking the Z, by which I think you mean 0-60 and 1/4 mile, the answer is no. If that is the kind of performance you value, then you've got a good car in your hands. But the Z also handles quite well, which is what I value more. Overall, the Z is a good package. Is it the best at it? No, but it's pretty damn good!

The Boxster provides an overall better package in all areas. Was the Boxster worth the 60k for me? I'm enjoying this car, so yes, yes it was. But I only speak for myself, it's my money and I could care less what anyone thinks about what I do with it. Cars for me and like many others are sometimes more about emotion. If I had the money, I'd throw it down on a 458 and live in a 1 bdr condo.

I have a 2014 Z and I was looking for another convertible to replace my 2012 Miata. I had 4 Miatas in my life time and I really enjoyed the overall performance of the Miatas. I wanted something different. I ended up with a 2013 Boxster S. All I can say is I don't think I can go back to a Miata. The Boxster S has all the power you want and at the same time rides like a lexus. I am older now and I totally appreciate the finer things in life.

pulpz · 02-08-2017, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jliu

I have a 2014 Z and I was looking for another convertible to replace my 2012 Miata. I had 4 Miatas in my life time and I really enjoyed the overall performance of the Miatas. I wanted something different. I ended up with a 2013 Boxster S. All I can say is I don't think I can go back to a Miata. The Boxster S has all the power you want and at the same time rides like a lexus. I am older now and I totally appreciate the finer things in life.

Nice a Z and Boxster!

I've kicked around the idea of getting back into 370Z for an every day driver...would just need winter tires. Right now still need a sedan for the DD for family things.

RoshDawg · 07-20-2013, 09:19 PM

I had the privilege of driving a 2013 Boxter for a week and it was an insane amount of fun. You can just drive the **** out of that thing like crazy, even on the streets, which makes it a ton of fun. You don't have to worry about when to brake and when to accelerate like you do in a 911, just keep your foot down and it goes right where you want it to! Never thought I could ever be a convertible guy until I drove it with the top down. Again, crazy amounts of fun. Feels faster than the Z too, despite the figures.
Did you get PDK or mt? Which suspension did you get?
If I were you, I'd look into getting the wheels powder coated and the PSE system. That's what my config would be at least.

elmz · 07-20-2013, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RoshDawg

I had the privilege of driving a 2013 Boxter for a week and it was an insane amount of fun. You can just drive the **** out of that thing like crazy, even on the streets, which makes it a ton of fun. You don't have to worry about when to brake and when to accelerate like you do in a 911, just keep your foot down and it goes right where you want it to! Never thought I could ever be a convertible guy until I drove it with the top down. Again, crazy amounts of fun. Feels faster than the Z too, despite the figures.
Did you get PDK or mt? Which suspension did you get?
If I were you, I'd look into getting the wheels powder coated and the PSE system. That's what my config would be at least.

I agree, it feels very planted. I can take on-ramps faster and with more confidence than I could with the Z. I ordered mine with the MT and Sport Suspension. I wanted the PSE but I was on a budget. Mine is spec'd very lightly by most Porsche owner standards.

RoshDawg · 07-21-2013, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by elmz

I agree, it feels very planted. I can take on-ramps faster and with more confidence than I could with the Z. I ordered mine with the MT and Sport Suspension. I wanted the PSE but I was on a budget. Mine is spec'd very lightly by most Porsche owner standards.

For the 911, there's something called a gundo hack that you can do to your exhaust to make it like the PSE (you just can't turn it off) and it only costs a couple hundred bucks for a muffler shop to do it.

And performance wise against the Z, the Boxter S got 3:04 around VIR, while nismo 370Z got 3:12. Base Boxter will be in between there, but closer to the 3:04 time (the base 911 had less than a 10 second gap with the S model on the ring). The take into account the added luxury, very nice ride, the insanely confidence inspiring handling dynamics, and the greatest transmission (either MT or PDK) and you have yourself a good deal.

bvl · 07-21-2013, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by RoshDawg

For the 911, there's something called a gundo hack that you can do to your exhaust to make it like the PSE (you just can't turn it off) and it only costs a couple hundred bucks for a muffler shop to do it.
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Carnewal modifies the 987 exhaust for far less then then the cost of the PSE...you get an always on exotic, drone free sound. Did mine last month...wish i did it last year

Cantrell motorsports does the mod in the US.

Not sure if the 981 muffler has the same feature but if it does it should be a matter of time before they modify the 981 muffler as well.

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UNKNOWN_370 · 03-04-2017, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by RoshDawg

I had the privilege of driving a 2013 Boxter for a week and it was an insane amount of fun. You can just drive the **** out of that thing like crazy, even on the streets, which makes it a ton of fun. You don't have to worry about when to brake and when to accelerate like you do in a 911, just keep your foot down and it goes right where you want it to! Never thought I could ever be a convertible guy until I drove it with the top down. Again, crazy amounts of fun. Feels faster than the Z too, despite the figures.
Did you get PDK or mt? Which suspension did you get?
If I were you, I'd look into getting the wheels powder coated and the PSE system. That's what my config would be at least.

The difference in weight and superior transmissions attributes to it feeling faster.

ZMan8 · 07-20-2013, 09:55 PM

looks fantastic and from what I hear the new porsche models are all amazing.

Boost_lee · 07-20-2013, 10:00 PM

Congrats and nice choice on the new car! Enjoy

Nismo89 · 07-21-2013, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by elmz

Like the title says, I spent almost 10 years in a Z car. I had the privilege of owning a 2005 350Z and a 2009 370Z. Both were awesome cars! I have a lot of fond memories in both. They always brought a smile to my face whenever I was behind the wheel. Even after years of ownership, that "wow" feeling never wore off. That is a good sign of a great car. But neither was without its flaws. The 350Z was really lacking in the luxury department and the 370's road noise was starting to wear me out. I was craving something a little more luxurious with less road noise. I am now a proud owner of a 2014 Porsche Boxster. So far it has been an amazing car. It reminds me of the first time I took delivery of my past Z cars. I hope you guys enjoy your Z's it truly is an amazing car. See you guys on the road!

Here are some quick pics of my Boxster.

congrats dude, stick around! this is a Car forum

07-20-2013, 09:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
RoshDawg Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: NM / CA Posts: 981 Drives: '13 911 C2S Rep Power: 17	I had the privilege of driving a 2013 Boxter for a week and it was an insane amount of fun. You can just drive the **** out of that thing like crazy, even on the streets, which makes it a ton of fun. You don't have to worry about when to brake and when to accelerate like you do in a 911, just keep your foot down and it goes right where you want it to! Never thought I could ever be a convertible guy until I drove it with the top down. Again, crazy amounts of fun. Feels faster than the Z too, despite the figures. Did you get PDK or mt? Which suspension did you get? If I were you, I'd look into getting the wheels powder coated and the PSE system. That's what my config would be at least. UNKNOWN_370 likes this. __________________ \| EVO X MR \| '11 WRX STI \| 370Z SPRT \| 911 (991) C2S \|

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07-20-2013, 05:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
critical A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 1,252 Drives: 09' 370z 7AT Rep Power: 17	nice see why you wanted those cats lol

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CSGLEON Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: austin Posts: 92 Drives: 12 370z silver Rep Power: 14	yeah nice car... but enough with the congrats bs... is the 370z well below what the porsche can put out in terms of performance? will the porsche smoke the 370z? is it worth the money "60 k" to own that car? i dont know that much about porsche's other then it being a luxuary sports car. again is the Z a dud performance wise????