What other cars are on par with the 370z?

mishuko · 11-25-2014, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BC416

I crossed shopped 335i's and 2011+ 5.0s. I quickly passed on the BMW as the examples in my price range weren't nearly as nice as the Z. Love the Mustang's performance but I'm not one to drive a car I see 40 of in a 20 minute drive to work (you can also apply this to the BMW).

As others have mentioned, S2k, Z4, Cayman, and FRS/BRZ are popular competitors as well

I feel the Z is the best all-around choice for what I was looking for. YMMW

i'd pass on any used turbo'd bmw.

As others mention'd the Z is a jack of all, but not really 'stellar' at any one aspect.

I probably would have got a FRS/BRZ had it been , in my definition, a true coupe with 2 seats only. (Edit) would also add in that the FRS/BRZ is probably the closest re-iteration of the S2000 that's in production which was swaying me towards it... but also didn't want to buy a new car to have it lose 20% of what i paid after the first few months

Then again... RACE CAR Z!

BC416 · 11-25-2014, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

i'd pass on any used turbo'd bmw.

As others mention'd the Z is a jack of all, but not really 'stellar' at any one aspect.

I probably would have got a FRS/BRZ had it been , in my definition, a true coupe with 2 seats only.

Then again... RACE CAR Z!

I'm glad I did pass on the BMW. My buddy has a modded one, dealing with some coolant leaking issues this past weekend.

I like the jack of all trades title for the Z. Not the fastest in any one area, but is fast enough and looks damn good doing it.

mishuko · 11-25-2014, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by BC416

I'm glad I did pass on the BMW. My buddy has a modded one, dealing with some coolant leaking issues this past weekend.

I like the jack of all trades title for the Z. Not the fastest in any one area, but is fast enough and looks damn good doing it.

BMW's after 60k or 4 years seem to start melting down... literally. Coolant leaking/evaporating was one of the more 'minor' problems that we had with a 08 335xi.

DavidZ370 · 11-25-2014, 11:29 AM

Don't see how one can compare the handeling lol, its a night and day difference.

czirrfb · 11-25-2014, 11:33 AM

Would a used S2000 with a supercharger added be....

-Cheaper than a used 370z (non-nismo)(s2000 plus SC plus tune etc.)
-Faster than a used 370z (non-nismo)
-More fun to drive than a used 370z (non-nismo)
-As reliable as a used 370z (non-nismo)

brucelidat · 11-25-2014, 12:04 PM

- not sure
- yes
- yes
- not sure

Whytlytnin · 11-25-2014, 12:37 PM

I'm not too fond of American cars myself, but the only cars i'd consider trading my 370z for (that are in a comparable price range)...would be the Mustang GT 5.0, the Camaro SS, and possibly the new STI. There is really nothing else in the 370z's price range thats gonna satisfy you more than the Z....unless you go used with higher mileage and/or earlier model year.

280z/300zx · 11-25-2014, 12:41 PM

The one NEW car that I would say is on par with the Z for the SAME money is the Camaro 1LE. Owned both this and my 370z NISMO at the same time before I sold my Z for a Vette. The Camaro 1LE was by far the better car for the money. Yes it ways a ton but it honestly doesn't feel like it with the suspension it has. Also the Camaro 1LE has proven to be better and faster than the new 2015 Mustang with track pack around a track.

Aside from that in my opinion the only "better" car would be a used Vette, Porsche, M series, etc.

jpkirk · 11-25-2014, 12:50 PM

You know. I just did all this angst end of 2013 and beginning of 2014. I was thinking ... Ooooo that Camaro, Ooooo that Mustang ... Bought a Z.

What did it for me was one perk. Syncro rev match. Camaro and Mustang don't have it. The Corvette does for an additional 20 to 30 thousand depending on add ons. You get a manual trans and smooth quick shifts down and up.

kenchan · 11-25-2014, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by czirrfb

I was curious, without being bias. Honestly what other vehicles are on par or exceed the performance and cost effectiveness of a 370z?

honda odyesse. they go faster than my Z at every stop... especially when middle aged bald men are driving.

kenchan · 11-25-2014, 01:11 PM

FP is a middle aged bald man?

'that's cause u drive MT' i can hear him already

jpkirk · 11-25-2014, 01:11 PM

Here we go ...

kenchan

kenchan · 11-25-2014, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jpkirk

Here we go

kenchan

rooftop · 11-25-2014, 01:13 PM

i have no clue what's going on in this thread now

kenchan · 11-25-2014, 01:14 PM

dorayaki

11-25-2014, 12:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 32	- not sure - yes - yes - not sure __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

11-25-2014, 12:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
280z/300zx Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 689 Drives: 280z, 300zx, Vette Rep Power: 273	The one NEW car that I would say is on par with the Z for the SAME money is the Camaro 1LE. Owned both this and my 370z NISMO at the same time before I sold my Z for a Vette. The Camaro 1LE was by far the better car for the money. Yes it ways a ton but it honestly doesn't feel like it with the suspension it has. Also the Camaro 1LE has proven to be better and faster than the new 2015 Mustang with track pack around a track. Aside from that in my opinion the only "better" car would be a used Vette, Porsche, M series, etc. cv129 likes this. __________________ 77 280z, 82 280zx, 84 300zx, 2021 C8 Z51 09 370z sport/touring -RIP// 10 370z NISMO - sold

11-25-2014, 12:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
jpkirk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Merry Land Posts: 5,515 Drives: '14 MidBlu ST MT Rep Power: 3377	You know. I just did all this angst end of 2013 and beginning of 2014. I was thinking ... Ooooo that Camaro, Ooooo that Mustang ... Bought a Z. What did it for me was one perk. Syncro rev match. Camaro and Mustang don't have it. The Corvette does for an additional 20 to 30 thousand depending on add ons. You get a manual trans and smooth quick shifts down and up. mishuko likes this. __________________ 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

11-25-2014, 01:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	FP is a middle aged bald man? 'that's cause u drive MT' i can hear him already MJB likes this.

11-25-2014, 01:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
jpkirk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Merry Land Posts: 5,515 Drives: '14 MidBlu ST MT Rep Power: 3377	Here we go ... kenchan kenchan likes this. __________________ 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

11-25-2014, 11:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
DavidZ370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: [= Posts: 1,065 Drives: 17' CWP STI Rep Power: 23	Don't see how one can compare the handeling lol, its a night and day difference.

11-25-2014, 11:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
czirrfb Base Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Phoenix Posts: 162 Drives: 03 Nissan 350z DB M6 Rep Power: 11	Would a used S2000 with a supercharger added be.... -Cheaper than a used 370z (non-nismo)(s2000 plus SC plus tune etc.) -Faster than a used 370z (non-nismo) -More fun to drive than a used 370z (non-nismo) -As reliable as a used 370z (non-nismo)

11-25-2014, 12:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
Whytlytnin Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Haines City, FL Posts: 17 Drives: 13' 370z Rep Power: 12	I'm not too fond of American cars myself, but the only cars i'd consider trading my 370z for (that are in a comparable price range)...would be the Mustang GT 5.0, the Camaro SS, and possibly the new STI. There is really nothing else in the 370z's price range thats gonna satisfy you more than the Z....unless you go used with higher mileage and/or earlier model year.

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rooftop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: roof Age: 14 Posts: 5,704 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 129043	i have no clue what's going on in this thread now kenchan likes this.

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