Getting rid of my Z. Any recommendations for a replacement?

SouthArk370Z

Thanks! I don't plan on leaving The370Z - I'll stick around for the nudie pix in the NSFW section. I might even put my spare The370Z decal on the new car.

__________________
Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub
Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

madwi

Good man!

Duc_Z09

Mustang Boss 302. Sorry to say it'll piss all over a Z on a track because it has about 100 more HP and handles just as well. The old adage of "Mustangs are only good in a straight line" just isn't true anymore...

__________________
2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot)
2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc)
2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

SouthArk370Z

A bit out of my price range, unfortunately. A Q&D web search says at least mid-$30s for a used one. And $OMG for a new one.

I've owned about a dozen '64.5-'71 Mustangs over the years (my first car was a 64.5 and I sold a '68 (or was it a '67?) to make room in the garage for the Z) and none of them handled all that well. Great looking cars, though.

__________________
Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub
Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

SouthArk370Z

Thanks for all the input, folks. I really appreciate it.

Suggestions so far:
VW GTI - Dealer 100+ miles away. I did hear that there is an independent shop in town that can work on VWs, so the GTI may be a possibility. Need to do more research
Dodge Challenger - in the running
Ford Focus ST - in the running
Ford Mustang with track package - need to do more research
Honda S2000 - in the running
Chevy Camaro SS - looking for one to test drive
Scion FRS - Dealer 100+ miles away.
Ford Mustang Boss 302 - too expensive

__________________
Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub
Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

XiP

Are there any Subaru dealers near you?

__________________
I <3 Frost!!!

SouthArk370Z

~100 miles.

Living in the sticks can have its disadvantages.
But I couldn't tell you where the keys to the house are*. Housing is a lot cheaper than in big cities (I bought my 3 bdrm/2 bath house for $47K about 25 years ago). Clean air. Clean water. &c, &c, &c.
Oh, and I don't have to worry about a lot of unconstitutional, anti-2nd amendment laws. AR is a no-permit-required-concealed-carry state and "assault" rifles, high-capacity magazines, &c are not banned.


* I have an Australian Cattle Dog in the house, so someone would have to be pretty bold to break in. Just ask my daughter what happens when you come waltzing into the house with stage makeup on. heehee

__________________
Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub
Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

kenchan

np!

coffeebob

BMW Z4 coupe or M-Z4 coupe!!

axmea?

Wow that's tough, having to sell because of serviceability. You must be the only one with a Z out where you live. I was thinking wrx sti as well but if you must with the list you have, a Mustang is where I'd go. Put better suspension and tires, a nice exhaust, and you're set.

__________________

SouthArk370Z

I live in a small (<25K) town and we're the biggest place in a 40 mile radius. I've seen two 350s in town (one stays parked most of the time and the other is painted Home Depot Orange with an over-sized wing on the back). I may be the only 370 in town. But I don't get out much and there may be another 370 running around. I doubt if there are two more in town.

I have a slight leaning toward the Mustang. They've gone back to a more "classic" look that I like a lot. If the Ford dealer can locate something with a lot better handling than the base I drove and in my price range, that's probably the way I'll go. But I don't want to have to rent a car while waiting for them to find something, so I'm still open to something else.

__________________
Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub
Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

Billnocerino

Where in SARK are you? I live in Warren and drive a 2011 black 370 that I get serviced at Welch in Pine Bluff or Trotter in El Dorado. I prefer Welch though. I only have 6k in my town and am definitely the only 370 in town. There are two 350s also. Definitely love the cheap housing and land too!

SouthArk370Z

I'm in ElDo. Apparently the population has dropped quite a bit since I last checked; Wikipedia says 18,491 in 2012. It was up to around 30K back in the late-'60s.

I wish you a lot better luck with Trotter (was Murphy until recently) than I have had. Haven't tried Welch but, at this point, I'm pretty disgusted with Nissan dealers. If I can't find a replacement car soon, I may give Welch a call.

If you want to get together and talk cars over burgers, PM me.

__________________
Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub
Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

chii370

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.

mts

S2000