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H2O_Doc 04-11-2014 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by mts (Post 2777392)
A client brought by his 2013 ZL1 Camaro last week and took me for a spin. He'd upgraded the supercharger pulley (that's all he'd done) and the car was making about 610hp. It was stunningly quick. He did a roll from 20mph to about 85mph and if you'd asked me to reach up and take something off the dash in that run I honestly don't think I could have.
With a car like that whatever is on the dash would come to you (and you'd better have a catcher's mitt).

Roddy1 04-12-2014 05:55 AM
Camaro interior is a joke.

I'll add one more for the GTI

mts 04-12-2014 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Roddy1 (Post 2778572)
Camaro interior is a joke.
Have you been in a loaded new one?

mts 04-12-2014 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by H2O_Doc (Post 2778064)
With a car like that whatever is on the dash would come to you (and you'd better have a catcher's mitt).
Good point. :tup:

SouthArk370Z 04-12-2014 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Roddy1 (Post 2778572)
Camaro interior is a joke. ...
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Originally Posted by mts (Post 2778694)
Have you been in a loaded new one?
The SS2 interior is on about the same level as my '09 Touring, IMNSHO. Leather seats (heated in front), home link, decent stereo, and such. But I only drove the car around the block and didn't spend that much time in it. In any case, it was good enough for me. :)

coffeebob 04-12-2014 09:49 AM
get a Z4 M coupe

kfull 04-12-2014 12:27 PM
Nissan cube is the clear answer

ImportConvert 04-13-2014 02:23 AM
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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z (Post 2735645)
I've loved driving my '09 Touring but have been unable to find anyone competent to work on it and have decided to sell it. I'm wondering what to get for the next car.

I'm more interested in how it handles and HP is not a big concern (200HP or so ought to be plenty). Prefer a 2-door but a sporty looking 4-door would be acceptable (I realize I probably won't find anything that looks as good as the Z). Needs to be something I can get worked on locally (Ford/Linc/Merc, GM, Honda). No Nissans and since the local Nissan dealer is also the Chrysler dealer, Chrysler is low on the list (there is a good Chrysler service center about 25 miles away so they are not out, just not a first choice). I have budgeted $20-25K and don't mind getting a used car ('09-'12 ish) if it's in good shape. Something like Challenger/Mustang/Camaro are high on my list but very willing to look at less "sporty" looking cars if they handle well.

So, my question is: Does anybody have recommendations for a medium-priced car that handles anything close to the 370Z and I can get worked on in South Arkansas?

I've driven a base Mustang and a Camaro RS but both of those rolled quite a bit on hard turns. I've heard that the Camaro SS has a better suspension but haven't had a chance to drive one.
BTW, the new Camaro LS1 is outrageous. 580 freakin' HP in a bone-stock Camaro.
I really liked my former roommates BRZ. If I had not gotten into an SUV, I was going to dump my 370z for one. Amazing connection with the road in that car. It's like talking to a friend in person vs. watching a laggy CNN field reporter correspondence with the 370z.

ImportConvert 04-13-2014 02:25 AM
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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z (Post 2777332)
Yeah. I like the "retro" look of the newer Camaros and Mustangs, too. I've had about a dozen pre-1972 Mustangs over the years (my first car was a '64.5).
Wait for the 2015 if you go mustang.

alcheng 04-13-2014 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z (Post 2735645)
I've loved driving my '09 Touring but have been unable to find anyone competent to work on it and have decided to sell it. I'm wondering what to get for the next car.

I'm more interested in how it handles and HP is not a big concern (200HP or so ought to be plenty). Prefer a 2-door but a sporty looking 4-door would be acceptable (I realize I probably won't find anything that looks as good as the Z). Needs to be something I can get worked on locally (Ford/Linc/Merc, GM, Honda). No Nissans and since the local Nissan dealer is also the Chrysler dealer, Chrysler is low on the list (there is a good Chrysler service center about 25 miles away so they are not out, just not a first choice). I have budgeted $20-25K and don't mind getting a used car ('09-'12 ish) if it's in good shape. Something like Challenger/Mustang/Camaro are high on my list but very willing to look at less "sporty" looking cars if they handle well.

So, my question is: Does anybody have recommendations for a medium-priced car that handles anything close to the 370Z and I can get worked on in South Arkansas?

I've driven a base Mustang and a Camaro RS but both of those rolled quite a bit on hard turns. I've heard that the Camaro SS has a better suspension but haven't had a chance to drive one.
BTW, the new Camaro LS1 is outrageous. 580 freakin' HP in a bone-stock Camaro.

pick anything... even a scooter...

cos no matter what you pick, you will go back to the Z eventually...

:bowrofl::bowrofl:

peleincubus 04-13-2014 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by kfull (Post 2778883)
Nissan cube is the clear answer
I agree such a sexy car.

God-Speed 04-13-2014 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 2779463)
Wait for the 2015 if you go mustang.
:iagree::iagree:

ZoroItaliano 04-13-2014 07:44 PM
Get a 350z


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brucelidat 04-13-2014 08:49 PM
If I was to move to a new car from the Z at this moment, it'd only be for the new vette (unless yuur budget is getting close to 100k or up)

Roddy1 04-14-2014 09:44 AM
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I have budgeted 20-25k...
My choices are limited to:
Chrysler/Dodge
Chevrolet/Buick/Cadillac/Oldsmobile
Ford/Lincoln(/Merc?)
Toyota
Edit: and Honda
choices are limited to: (My responses are in bold)
Chrysler/Dodge -- Not much in this price range at Chrysler/Dodge. High depreciation here also.
Chevrolet/Buick/Cadillac/Oldsmobile - Oldsmobile is long gone. I guess a V6 Camaro would fit your budget.
Ford/Lincoln(/Merc?) Mercury is also gone. V6 mustang I think you would like! Quite fast.
Toyota - My grandparents shop for Toyota's. Not much here unless you like corolla/Camry. Although the V6 Camry sport is often overlooked. runs a 14.2 stock. But out of your price range.
Edit: and Honda Accord Sport 6M, pretty sharp, 0-60 in 6.6 with the 4-banger. $25k new. Civic SI also.

Good luck. Not sure what exact kind of car you want, but if you want a coupe, I'd go V6 Mustang....or Civic Si..... if you want a sporty sedan the Accord Sport is quite nice and will keep its value all day long.

Chuck33079 04-14-2014 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 2779463)
Wait for the 2015 if you go mustang.
2016. There's no way Ford gets everything right the first model year.

ImportConvert 04-14-2014 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Chuck33079 (Post 2780736)
2016. There's no way Ford gets everything right the first model year.
It won't be as drastically different as the 04 to 05 transition, and the driveline will carry over. I bet precious little is wrong with it, considering how little was wrong with the 05 mustang.

Chuck33079 04-14-2014 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 2780780)
It won't be as drastically different as the 04 to 05 transition, and the driveline will carry over. I bet precious little is wrong with it, considering how little was wrong with the 05 mustang.
Personally, I'd wait to make sure the new rear suspension is worth a damn. The last time they tried an IRS it blew.

bigdog1250 04-14-2014 11:48 AM
Fiesta ST... It's amazing! Definitely need to drive one, plus they put down pretty good numbers for such a small, light car.

Tazicon 04-14-2014 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 2779460)
I really liked my former roommates BRZ. If I had not gotten into an SUV, I was going to dump my 370z for one. Amazing connection with the road in that car. It's like talking to a friend in person vs. watching a laggy CNN field reporter correspondence with the 370z.

Huh? I test drove one and I felt the car handled good, but not as good as people say...........I will give BRZ the cute factor, as thats what my wife thinks about them.

I would go back to a 370z way before I even considered a BRZ/FRS

Roddy1 04-14-2014 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by bigdog1250 (Post 2780856)
Fiesta ST... It's amazing! Definitely need to drive one, plus they put down pretty good numbers for such a small, light car.
True, but why does the Fiesta ST and Focus ST look like it was designed by the kid who used to own a civic with a street fighter body kit, that grew up and went to design school, got hired by Ford and still has a hard on for 1990's body kits?

Just sayin-

ImportConvert 04-14-2014 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Tazicon (Post 2780885)
Huh? I test drove one and I felt the car handled good, but not as good as people say...........I will give BRZ the cute factor, as thats what my wife thinks about them.

I would go back to a 370z way before I even considered a BRZ/FRS
Interesting. I loved it and instantly wanted to replace my Z with one. I drove a BRZ though and hear they feel different than an frs.

ImportConvert 04-14-2014 11:21 PM
Trust me. Ford can make irs. They've done it very well before.

FuTuRe is Z 04-15-2014 01:53 AM
Civic Si, Focus ST, FR-S and Mazdaspeed 3 would be my choices.

Some Toyota dealerships also sell Scion's FYI, see if your local dealer does the same.

UNKNOWN_370 04-15-2014 10:58 PM
If you go camaro SS? GO 1LE PLEASE! It's that good.
Cadillac ATS performance 2.0T is shockingly good.
Reviews on the BMW 2 series is very convincing but then, the no feedback gripe bugs me. But I guess that's our future with full electronic steering.

If you're going on a lower budget?

The underrated Hyundai gencoupe 2.0t r-spec
The overrated brz/frs
(not saying either car is better. But reviews basically show bias within these two.)
Mustang or camaro v6. I think you're better with the 2 above if not going v8. But not bad options.

If going fwd?

Focus ST
Mazdaspeed3

And if you're willing to look at civic and fiesta st???
Then I'm going to throwv in a sleeper of a good car. My friend purchased a 2014 Kia koup 1.6t. That car is pretty damn hot for what u get in that price range.

SouthArk370Z 04-15-2014 11:39 PM
Thanks for the input, folks. I'm supposed to talk to My Car Guy tomorrow and see what he has found over the last few days,

madwi 04-15-2014 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z (Post 2783190)
Thanks for the input, folks. I'm supposed to talk to My Car Guy tomorrow and see what he has found over the last few days,
Good luck! :tup:

Roddy1 04-16-2014 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370 (Post 2783132)
If you go camaro SS? GO 1LE PLEASE! It's that good.
Cadillac ATS performance 2.0T is shockingly good.
Reviews on the BMW 2 series is very convincing but then, the no feedback gripe bugs me. But I guess that's our future with full electronic steering.

If you're going on a lower budget?

The underrated Hyundai gencoupe 2.0t r-spec
The overrated brz/frs
(not saying either car is better. But reviews basically show bias within these two.)
Mustang or camaro v6. I think you're better with the 2 above if not going v8. But not bad options.

If going fwd?

Focus ST
Mazdaspeed3

And if you're willing to look at civic and fiesta st???
Then I'm going to throwv in a sleeper of a good car. My friend purchased a 2014 Kia koup 1.6t. That car is pretty damn hot for what u get in that price range.
Forgot about the Genesis Coupe. Lots of potential in the 2013+ 2.0T models. If you can swing a 2013+ 3.8V6 model it will perform close to your 370Z for the most part.

SouthArk370Z 07-08-2014 12:44 PM
It took awhile but I bought a 2014 Challenger today. Should be here by Friday. Thanks for all the input.

JARblue 07-08-2014 12:49 PM
I guess it isn't a Hellcat, then ;)
http://www.the370z.com/other-vehicle...r-hellcat.html

Congrats on the purchase :tiphat:

Post :pics: asap :tup:

SouthArk370Z 07-08-2014 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 2887888)
I guess it isn't a Hellcat, then ;)
http://www.the370z.com/other-vehicle...r-hellcat.html

Congrats on the purchase :tiphat:

Post :pics: asap :tup:
ROFLMAO. I wish. Opposite end of the spectrum - SXT Plus (305HP V-6 with base suspension). Getting a real good price on it and if I can't get the suspension right (a Q&D search says I should be able to get salvaged parts from a sportier model for under $1000) I can trade it for something else and maybe even make a few bucks.

Now comes the hard part - finding a Challenger forum that is as good as The370Z.

TheBoomSpoon 07-08-2014 01:35 PM
If i was getting rid of the z, kia optima baby, upgrade dat turbo, and be a 4 door balla.....

7speed 07-08-2014 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by TheBoomSpoon (Post 2887948)
If i was getting rid of the z, kia optima baby, upgrade dat turbo, and be a 4 door balla.....
LOL, suspension won't keep up.


Congrats on Challenger.

TheBoomSpoon 07-08-2014 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 7speed (Post 2888116)
LOL, suspension won't keep up.


Congrats on Challenger.
Straight line son

chii370 07-08-2014 05:21 PM
WRX all the way by an absolute landslide. reliable, retains value, 4wd, looks decent, fast, 4 door, safe as hell, and it will run until the end of time. STI is a plus.... but that gets pricy. close second would be the focus ST, third defiantly the new golf GTI.

VCuomo 07-08-2014 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z (Post 2887880)
It took awhile but I bought a 2014 Challenger today. Should be here by Friday. Thanks for all the input.
Congrats! :tup:

I've been thinking about doing the same thing!

Malm 07-08-2014 06:43 PM
challenger will be the next car I get if I do stray away from nissan

aszyd 07-08-2014 09:38 PM
C7 Corvette for me, if we're keeping it realistic, or something with a turbo from the factory.

Mt Tam I am 07-08-2014 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z (Post 2887880)
It took awhile but I bought a 2014 Challenger today. Should be here by Friday. Thanks for all the input.
Congratulations and farewell. Sad to see you part. Good luck on your new forum.

watson853 07-09-2014 12:19 AM
Getting rid of my Z. Any recommendations for a replacement?
 
So op what are some of the things you like about the challenger? I drove a v6 model and it felt so under powered and it handled like a bank vault on wheels. Im hoping your experience is going much better.


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