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

7speed · 04-11-2014, 08:00 AM

Not bad, I wanted one before I got z. I just couldn't get over the interior on those early models but they did start to work on it in the later years.

SouthArk370Z · 04-11-2014, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by madwi

I might be in the minority here but I like the looks of the new camaros and mustangs. Just think of the mods that will give you bigger gains for a lot less $, I am jealous

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).

madwi · 04-11-2014, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

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).

SouthArk370Z · 04-11-2014, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 7speed

Not bad, I wanted one before I got z. I just couldn't get over the interior on those early models but they did start to work on it in the later years.

My biggest interior "complaint" about the SS2: the gauge cluster is located at the front of the center console, under the dash, and is not very comfortable to check.

I've been driving 4-/6-cylinder cars for too long. That V-8 sounded gooooood.

mts · 04-11-2014, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

My biggest interior "complaint" about the SS2: the gauge cluster is located at the front of the center console, under the dash, and is not very comfortable to check.

I've been driving 4-/6-cylinder cars for too long. That V-8 sounded gooooood.

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.

H2O_Doc · 04-11-2014, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mts

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

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

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.

SouthArk370Z · 04-12-2014, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Roddy1

Camaro interior is a joke. ...

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Originally Posted by mts

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

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

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

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...

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7speed Track Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 697 Drives: 09 370 sports clone Rep Power: 13	Not bad, I wanted one before I got z. I just couldn't get over the interior on those early models but they did start to work on it in the later years. __________________ 09 370z 6spd traded 1/12/15 for 15 Challenger RT 6spd

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