V8 Shopping

Z-Girl 12 · 08-10-2013, 07:32 PM

O.k. gals/guys...it is time to start researching a new toy for myself. I will be trading the Z in for a some sort of V8 that works for me the first of the year. I'm looking at the 2014 Audi RS5 (heavy pig) and the 2014 BMW 2014. I'm looking at the two because I (1) want a V8 (2) need something with a bit more room (backseat). If I'm leaving out some contenders please throw them at me. No Caddy, Camaro, or Stang. Thanks.

Honesty · 08-10-2013, 08:01 PM

The next M3 is supposedly dropping the V8, so are you looking at an M5? The RS5 and M5 are pretty tough to compare... Same with the M6. Very different cars.

However the next generation Stang is probably worth considering - going to be a huge redesign and it'll actually have an independent rear suspension. It's going to be high on my list.

Z-Girl 12 · 08-10-2013, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Honesty

The next M3 is supposedly dropping the V8, so are you looking at an M5? The RS5 and M5 are pretty tough to compare... Same with the M6. Very different cars.

However the next generation Stang is probably worth considering - going to be a huge redesign and it'll actually have an independent rear suspension. It's going to be high on my list.

Noooooo really? Heavens to mercatroid. No V8 for the M3, yowsers. The M5/6 is way out of my price range. The RS5 is definitely not a contender with the either. Wow...I have a lot of homework to do then...no I can't live with a Mustang. Just can't do it.

Ztoon · 08-10-2013, 08:05 PM

How bout a 10.... worked for me.

Z-Girl 12 · 08-10-2013, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ztoon

How bout a 10.... worked for me.

V10? If I hit the lotto...sure...would even shoot for a 12

Tigger · 08-10-2013, 08:57 PM

Jaguar F-Type V8 S. DO IT. lol!

DLSTR · 08-11-2013, 09:11 AM

Pre - owned Maserati Gran Sport or the Quattroporte Sedan. Both nice rides with a V8 and some style.
Anything with a V8 will be bigger/boatish/heavy.

Example - GranSport Coupe:Maserati : Gran Sport Base Coupe 2-Door in Maserati | eBay Motors

Example - Quattroporte: Maserati : Quattroporte Sport GT in Maserati | eBay Motors

Japanjay · 08-14-2013, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigger

Jaguar F-Type V8 S. DO IT. lol!

THIS! Went and looked at the supercharged V8's today. The exhaust note sold me. That is going to be my next car in a couple of years. The rear is much more appealing than the V6's and sounds SOOOOOOOOO MUCH MOAR RAW. The sound is indescribable. To be heard in person. Seats have side lumbar support that inflates and hidden A/C vents that pop up. Also the carbon fiber options are awesome too!!!!

Jordo! · 08-14-2013, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigger

Jaguar F-Type V8 S. DO IT. lol!

That new Jag is a seriously beautiful car.

Z-girl, what's your budget?

If you just want grunt/muscle, something like a new Mustang, Camaro, or Challenger is an option.

If you want refinement and grunt... that's getting pricey.

Why not get a blower for the Z? No need to go crazy -- I think even the more modestly priced kits add another 100 to the tire. That's plenty of power.

EDIT: Oh, you want a back seat?

One of the new gen pony cars with a decent suspension package sounds like the way to go then.

Drex · 08-14-2013, 07:53 PM

if looking for a 4 door v8, an option is the new chevy ss

Z-Girl 12 · 08-20-2013, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

That new Jag is a seriously beautiful car.

Z-girl, what's your budget?

If you just want grunt/muscle, something like a new Mustang, Camaro, or Challenger is an option.

If you want refinement and grunt... that's getting pricey.

Why not get a blower for the Z? No need to go crazy -- I think even the more modestly priced kits add another 100 to the tire. That's plenty of power.

EDIT: Oh, you want a back seat?

One of the new gen pony cars with a decent suspension package sounds like the way to go then.

Nothing american, i want refinement and grunt so yes I'm willing to spend a lil more. the z is just too tight with no backseat. thanks tho

XiP · 08-11-2013, 09:28 AM

Are you still considering an IS-F?

cv129 · 08-11-2013, 09:39 AM

This may be included within the "no stang camaro caddy" list, but an interesting choice will be a used G8 GT, 26k for a very low mileage one, do heads can exhaust and you have a monster that has great amount of room inside.

This price range, you can keep the Z if you want, and have 2 different (both fun) personalities in your garage to suit your mood.

UNKNOWN_370 · 08-11-2013, 10:46 AM

C63 AMG and add an aftermarket KW suspension andanti-sways

Cadillac CTS-V

2013 bmw m3 on clearance

Porsche Panamera GTS.

shadoquad · 08-11-2013, 11:56 AM

My vote is a used or 2013 m3 coupe, but go test driving.

I'm heavily biased to corvettes, but you want more room

08-10-2013, 07:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	V8 Shopping O.k. gals/guys...it is time to start researching a new toy for myself. I will be trading the Z in for a some sort of V8 that works for me the first of the year. I'm looking at the 2014 Audi RS5 (heavy pig) and the 2014 BMW 2014. I'm looking at the two because I (1) want a V8 (2) need something with a bit more room (backseat). If I'm leaving out some contenders please throw them at me. No Caddy, Camaro, or Stang. Thanks. XiP likes this. __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

08-10-2013, 08:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Honesty Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 61 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 13	The next M3 is supposedly dropping the V8, so are you looking at an M5? The RS5 and M5 are pretty tough to compare... Same with the M6. Very different cars. However the next generation Stang is probably worth considering - going to be a huge redesign and it'll actually have an independent rear suspension. It's going to be high on my list. __________________

08-10-2013, 08:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
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08-10-2013, 08:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tigger A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NM Posts: 8,063 Drives: Awedeeeeee Rep Power: 602	Jaguar F-Type V8 S. DO IT. lol! Japanjay and blackcherry20 like this.

08-14-2013, 07:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
Drex Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 498 Drives: '11 370z MB 6MT SP Rep Power: 14	if looking for a 4 door v8, an option is the new chevy ss __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z \| 6MT \| Magnetic Black \| Sport Package

08-11-2013, 09:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
DLSTR A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Süd Germany Posts: 2,462 Drives: 21Supra 2.0/22 M240i Rep Power: 21267	Pre - owned Maserati Gran Sport or the Quattroporte Sedan. Both nice rides with a V8 and some style. Anything with a V8 will be bigger/boatish/heavy. Example - GranSport Coupe:Maserati : Gran Sport Base Coupe 2-Door in Maserati \| eBay Motors Example - Quattroporte: Maserati : Quattroporte Sport GT in Maserati \| eBay Motors

08-11-2013, 09:28 AM	#12 (permalink)
XiP A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: no clipping Posts: 11,096 Drives: ↑ ↓ Rep Power: 533	Are you still considering an IS-F? __________________ I <3 Frost!!!

08-11-2013, 09:39 AM	#13 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,193 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 159827	This may be included within the "no stang camaro caddy" list, but an interesting choice will be a used G8 GT, 26k for a very low mileage one, do heads can exhaust and you have a monster that has great amount of room inside. This price range, you can keep the Z if you want, and have 2 different (both fun) personalities in your garage to suit your mood.

08-11-2013, 10:46 AM	#14 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14857	C63 AMG and add an aftermarket KW suspension andanti-sways Cadillac CTS-V 2013 bmw m3 on clearance Porsche Panamera GTS. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

08-11-2013, 11:56 AM	#15 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	My vote is a used or 2013 m3 coupe, but go test driving. I'm heavily biased to corvettes, but you want more room

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