Come back to the 370Z or wait...

areyouin729 · 05-23-2014, 08:40 AM

Hey all,

I owned a black 2009 370Z until about last year when I sold it and bought a BRZ which I somewhat regret due to lack of power. I am trying to determine if I should take the hit and go back to a 2014 Z or wait it out til the next generation which I assume is 2-3 years away.

I am very torn right now

shotgungho · 05-23-2014, 08:43 AM

go turbo or go 370z, there is no between. since i didn't hear mention of a turbo in your post, go 370z....DO ET!!

SouthArk370Z · 05-23-2014, 09:05 AM

If you wait for The Next Best Thing, you'll never have any fun (or not as much). Get whatever car makes you happy now. If TNBT turns out to be that much better, switch again.

Assuming that the next generation Z is that much better than the current gen, you still ought to wait a year or two for them to work out the bugs. So, if you wait, you're looking at driving a car you don't like all that much for 3-5 years. Life is too short.

areyouin729 · 05-23-2014, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

If you wait for The Next Best Thing, you'll never have any fun (or not as much). Get whatever car makes you happy now. If TNBT turns out to be that much better, switch again.

Assuming that the next generation Z is that much better than the current gen, you still ought to wait a year or two for them to work out the bugs. So, if you wait, you're looking at driving a car you don't like all that much for 3-5 years. Life is too short.

that last sentence is exactly why I will probably go back to the 370Z

0% financing is not bad at all either

7speed · 05-23-2014, 11:05 AM

Add a supercharger to BRZ .....problem solved.

kittens · 05-23-2014, 12:22 PM

go back to the Z. when the new one comes out you might want to wait a few years anyway as previously posted. then you can get that one

KeVoH · 05-23-2014, 12:37 PM

I'd say the Z... Brz is kinda mainstream... I know you miss the V6 Growl! .. i would...

paratrooper · 05-23-2014, 01:01 PM

Just wondering... what made you go away from it in the first place ?

Codename067 · 05-23-2014, 01:02 PM

I'm with SouthArk on this one. The 2014 is flawless [so far] and I also would assume another 2 years easily before the new Z gen comes out.

Go with 14 Z

Duc_Z09 · 05-23-2014, 01:30 PM

If you turbo or supercharge your BRZ you'll have a car that's still more common, less powerful, and not nearly as nice as a Z.

Troyz · 05-23-2014, 01:41 PM

Hyundai Genesis Coupe?

ufoz8mycow · 05-23-2014, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7speed

Add a supercharger to BRZ .....problem solved.

/thread.

Tazicon · 05-23-2014, 02:01 PM

FRS/BRZ's unfortunately were over hyped. They do have good mod potential though. Like others have said, sink some money into it and wait to see what the changes are to the Z,s.

XPNSD IT · 05-23-2014, 02:23 PM

Yea I was originally going to wait for the FRS to come out back in 2011. But after comparing side x side, the 370z proved to be a better option for me. Since then I haven't looked back!

And I do agree about the "over-hyped" comment, though they are still nice cars and great for your money.

jpkirk · 05-23-2014, 02:32 PM

A co worker claims 400+ whp from his FI FRS. He did clutch, suspension, and brake mods as well. That will easily crank up the cost of your FRS to the cost of a new 370Z. Then again, it is not his daily driver either. Can't imagine the life span of a drive train designed for 200hp with 400hp. Either way. If you like the mod game, you can get more hp. If just want to drive, get that 370Z...

and then get the mod bug with it.

05-23-2014, 08:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
areyouin729 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Conshohocken Age: 42 Posts: 301 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16	Come back to the 370Z or wait... Hey all, I owned a black 2009 370Z until about last year when I sold it and bought a BRZ which I somewhat regret due to lack of power. I am trying to determine if I should take the hit and go back to a 2014 Z or wait it out til the next generation which I assume is 2-3 years away. I am very torn right now

05-23-2014, 09:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	If you wait for The Next Best Thing, you'll never have any fun (or not as much). Get whatever car makes you happy now. If TNBT turns out to be that much better, switch again. Assuming that the next generation Z is that much better than the current gen, you still ought to wait a year or two for them to work out the bugs. So, if you wait, you're looking at driving a car you don't like all that much for 3-5 years. Life is too short. Magic Bus, andyj and grandpawmoses like this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

05-23-2014, 11:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
7speed Track Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 697 Drives: 09 370 sports clone Rep Power: 13	Add a supercharger to BRZ .....problem solved. jpkirk likes this. __________________ 09 370z 6spd traded 1/12/15 for 15 Challenger RT 6spd

05-23-2014, 12:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
KeVoH Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 239 Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z SP M6 Rep Power: 13	I'd say the Z... Brz is kinda mainstream... I know you miss the V6 Growl! .. i would... __________________ \|\| Stillen Gen.3 \|\| Fast Intentions CBE \|\| Brembo BBK \|\| Motordyne M370 \|\| Tommy Kaira \|\| EVO-R Fog Light \|\| Carbon Signal Add-on Spoiler \|\| GTR Start Button \|\| Carbon Element Cooling Plate and Compartments \|\| Powder Coated Sport Rays

05-23-2014, 01:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
Duc_Z09 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 876 Drives: With the blinker on. Rep Power: 23	If you turbo or supercharge your BRZ you'll have a car that's still more common, less powerful, and not nearly as nice as a Z. __________________ 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)

05-23-2014, 08:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
shotgungho Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 38 Drives: your gf wild Rep Power: 11	go turbo or go 370z, there is no between. since i didn't hear mention of a turbo in your post, go 370z....DO ET!!

05-23-2014, 12:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
kittens Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NJ Posts: 412 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 11	go back to the Z. when the new one comes out you might want to wait a few years anyway as previously posted. then you can get that one

05-23-2014, 01:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
paratrooper Base Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 173 Drives: 14 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 11	Just wondering... what made you go away from it in the first place ?

05-23-2014, 01:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
Codename067 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: North Hills, CA Posts: 386 Drives: 370z, R1, 636 Rep Power: 14	I'm with SouthArk on this one. The 2014 is flawless [so far] and I also would assume another 2 years easily before the new Z gen comes out. Go with 14 Z

05-23-2014, 01:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
Troyz Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Austin Posts: 154 Drives: 370Z Touring M6 Rep Power: 12	Every considered.... Hyundai Genesis Coupe?

05-23-2014, 02:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
Tazicon Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Vegas Baby! Posts: 773 Drives: German/British cars Rep Power: 14	FRS/BRZ's unfortunately were over hyped. They do have good mod potential though. Like others have said, sink some money into it and wait to see what the changes are to the Z,s. __________________ Porsche, it's a 2 syllable word

05-23-2014, 02:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
XPNSD IT Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 298 Drives: 09 370z/16 Hyper STI Rep Power: 13	Yea I was originally going to wait for the FRS to come out back in 2011. But after comparing side x side, the 370z proved to be a better option for me. Since then I haven't looked back! And I do agree about the "over-hyped" comment, though they are still nice cars and great for your money. __________________ I be getting HIGH just to balance out the LOW

05-23-2014, 02:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
jpkirk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Merry Land Posts: 5,515 Drives: '14 MidBlu ST MT Rep Power: 3375	A co worker claims 400+ whp from his FI FRS. He did clutch, suspension, and brake mods as well. That will easily crank up the cost of your FRS to the cost of a new 370Z. Then again, it is not his daily driver either. Can't imagine the life span of a drive train designed for 200hp with 400hp. Either way. If you like the mod game, you can get more hp. If just want to drive, get that 370Z... and then get the mod bug with it. __________________ intake \| exhaust \| wheels \| tires \| suspension ... um ... stock, do speed stickers count? intake \| exhaust \| TE37 SL \| RE-11 \| suspension ... um ... do speed stickers count? Signature under construction

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