Biased, non biased opinions... Help

Bking · 07-24-2014, 12:22 PM

$60k is a lot of money for used cars. There are so many choices!

Lotus Exige/Evora/Elise, M3, Z4M, Carrera S, Cayman S/R, etc.

jpkirk · 07-24-2014, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bking

$60k is a lot of money for used cars. There are so many choices!

Lotus Exige, M3, Z4M, Carrera S, Cayman S/R, or even the Ariel Atom!

Ariel Atom

daily driver, hmmm.

Bking · 07-24-2014, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jpkirk

Ariel Atom

daily driver, hmmm.

Haha didn't read about the daily driver part from OP.

jpkirk · 07-24-2014, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Bking

Haha didn't read about the daily driver part from OP.

I just added it for effect. Did it work? He didn't actually say it, I just assumed

Bking · 07-24-2014, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jpkirk

I just added it for effect. Did it work? He didn't actually say it, I just assumed

Damnit! I trusted you...

jpkirk · 07-24-2014, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Bking

Damnit! I trusted you...

I'm sorry.

You know I have stories about the tooth fairy, the Easter Bunny, and Santa Claus that might curl your hair as well.

Bleek · 07-24-2014, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by FlyByGTI

Is this car a secondary toy or is it your daily driver??

What kind of power expectations are you hoping for??

What type of driving are you planning on doing -> Straight line vs. carving back roads??

Any specific type of features/creature comforts that you are looking for??

I don't know honestly. I've driven numerous 370s, and while I feel they're "fast", I just want something that pulls harder. I'll be living in Texas (come November), so I'm assuming both

Since getting the wife the fully loaded A4, I've honestly fell in love with Audi. Their technology in their new cars are amazing. While I'm not a HUGE fan of the MMI, I still love the interior and all the tech stuff they have.

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Originally Posted by 280z/300zx

I've been a Z owner since I was 17 and currently now 32. Still have my 280z and 300zx. Bought a 2009 sport touring 370z in 09 when they first came out. Unfortunately it was wrecked a year and a half later. Shopped other cars but instead got a 2010 NISMO. Two months ago I was itching for something new and faster. Like you I was looking to spend 60k or Less. I looked at C7's but it would have put me at 68k plus it's a first year model and don't want any issues. So instead I bought a 2012 Corvette Grand Sport with only 3k miles on it.

Let me tell you, it's loads faster than the Z and I get more compliments/looks than the Z. Like others have said the Vette is far more common place compared to the Z. I rarely see 370z's on the road like I do Vettes but for some reason people pay more attention to the Vette. Personally in the looks department I like the Z a bit more, but that's not to say I don't like the Vette.

As for performance, hands down better than the Z. Yes, the non-Z51 pkg or non-GS pkg Vettes are not as nimble as the Z is. My ex used to have a regular 06 Vette and compared to my Z on the auto-x course it was not as nimble. My GS Vette on the other hand is every bit as nimble as the Z, has better cornering at high speeds on say a fwy bend or on ramp, and is loads faster. Coming from a NISMO the Vette interior is on par or better. Basically this car is just a bridge gap until I feel comfortable enough buying a new C7. Letting them work out the bugs.

In my opinion for the money you are talking about I'd go with a lightly optioned C7 if you want to take a small risk or get a slightly used C6 Vette GS. The Z is a great option too but it's severely lacking in power compared to other cars in the 30k+ range. Yes you can mod it but modding a brand new car past doing exhaust has never been something I like doing. Other options I would recommend is the Camaro 1LE. My ex just bought one 6 months before we split and I loved that car. I almost got one myself but got lucky finding my Vette first. Any questions about the 1LE let me know, hands down better than the Z for the same money.

Honestly, I don't see myself getting a vette, it will be daily driven. Putting 93 octane in a daily driver while it's a V8... just sounds like something I don't wanna deal with. (not as if a v6 is gonna be THAT much better)

Thanks for the thoughtful post, +rep'd

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Originally Posted by njobe89

i just don't find it fun or exciting to drive a auto... a manual just connects you more to the car in my opinion.

This exactly.

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Originally Posted by cigarclifford

I still say hang onto your money. Wax and Detail out what you have.
Maybe tint out your windows and drive down to your local beach and
pick up a honey.........What the hell while your at it spend some money
on the honey..........Then again I'm not a real doctor..................

I have a wife, or else I'd take that advice.... Doc

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Originally Posted by jpkirk

I just added it for effect. Did it work? He didn't actually say it, I just assumed

Yes, it's going to be daily driven.

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Originally Posted by Magic Bus

Bleek, 1st question I gotta ask you. Have you owned or driven a 6 mt 370Z? 2nd question, what are you going to use the car for, DD, track, 1/4, auto x?

Your initial post says you want something faster than a Z, manual trans, under $60k and new. A new base C7 or base Shelby GT will be right at that amount. A new Nismo will save you $20K plus and handle just as good, if not better, just a tad slower. But it will eat your A4.

So test drive the Z or better yet, have an owner near you really take you for a drive. $20K plus can buy a lot of other things that put a smile on your face as well.

Like I said above, I've test driven numerous 370s, but haven't pulled the trigger. I love the way they handle though. The car will be daily driven.

The A4 is my wife's daily. I can't drive anything right now anyway, I'm still overseas (as I have been for the past 3 years). The one car that you mentioned that I haven't looked at is the Shelby GT. I've never really been a fan of doing/buying what everyone else has(its a mustang, cmon now)... But I will definitely look into it.

Since getting the A4, I'm really into the Audi S5. It'll put me right at 60k, it's manual and it has luxury features. (blind spot warning, heated seats, etc) I have not test driven the S5, but I will be sure to do that when I return in November.

Does anyone have any info as to when the 2015 Z's are coming out? And when they're gonna bring out the Z35?

Thanks for the replies everyone!

Drakonis GTR · 07-24-2014, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jpkirk

Ariel Atom

daily driver, hmmm.

You could always pick up a Caterham Seven Fireblade and drop a Hyabusa V8 into it...

Zoren 370 · 07-24-2014, 12:26 PM

How about just donate it to my College fund and i'll drive you around with my Z?

cigarclifford · 07-24-2014, 12:34 PM

I still say hang onto your money. Wax and Detail out what you have.
Maybe tint out your windows and drive down to your local beach and
pick up a honey.........What the hell while your at it spend some money
on the honey..........Then again I'm not a real doctor..................

dotcomee · 07-24-2014, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by cigarclifford

Then again I'm not a real doctor..................

Is there a doctor in house or what? Damn.

Anyways, I tend to agree that pretty much any sports car is fast enough for most of us. Then it comes down to do you like the way it looks and how you feel when you sit inside it and drive it? That's all HIGHLY subjective. Test drive a bunch of cars, find one you'd rather have than the money sitting in your bank account.

Personally, I'd go with the Z. It drives great and looks better than any car anywhere near it's price range. It's a steal. Just my opinion!

cigarclifford · 07-24-2014, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dotcomee

Is there a doctor in house or what? Damn.

Anyways, I tend to agree that pretty much any sports car is fast enough for most of us. Then it comes down to do you like the way it looks and how you feel when you sit inside it and drive it? That's all HIGHLY subjective. Test drive a bunch of cars, find one you'd rather have than the money sitting in your bank account.

Personally, I'd go with the Z. It drives great and looks better than any car anywhere near it's price range. It's a steal. Just my opinion!

Greeting's Dot.Comee, a Z is a great car at a great price. I just bought
my second Nismo a left over 2013 silver with zero miles for under 35k....
Then again I'm not a real doctor...

07-24-2014, 12:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bking Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 298 Drives: 40th Z Rep Power: 16	$60k is a lot of money for used cars. There are so many choices! Lotus Exige/Evora/Elise, M3, Z4M, Carrera S, Cayman S/R, etc. Last edited by Bking; 07-24-2014 at 12:39 PM.

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Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913655	How about just donate it to my College fund and i'll drive you around with my Z? cigarclifford likes this.

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07-24-2014, 12:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
cigarclifford A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Cali State Hospital Posts: 13,351 Drives: 2017 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 458715	I still say hang onto your money. Wax and Detail out what you have. Maybe tint out your windows and drive down to your local beach and pick up a honey.........What the hell while your at it spend some money on the honey..........Then again I'm not a real doctor..................