What's after the Z? What do you plan to buy?

kenchan · 05-25-2014, 06:00 PM

i need rear seats during the week and some weekends, so i will be keeping my Z for a while and replace my other cars in the mean time.

kenchan · 05-25-2014, 06:03 PM

hell, i luv my Z... ive not thought about selling her at all...

Mark1010 · 05-25-2014, 06:54 PM

I will continue with the dual car thing. I don't find the additional expenses to be that much of a burden. To each their own I suppose.

RonRizz · 05-25-2014, 07:04 PM

Owning 2 cars is a burden?? I currently own 5, and always on the lookout for another great deal!! Haven't given much thought to what comes after the Z.

Nargrakhan · 05-25-2014, 08:34 PM

Unless I win the lotto or somehow see a massive paycheck upgrade, the 370Z is probably the most expensive car I'm willing to own. Need to save money for those retirement years... On the other hand, I might trade it in for the 2015 NISMO version and leave it stock. My unborn grandkids might inherit that beauty one day.

This being said, I'm eyeing the Nissan IDx. If the production car doesn't deviate too far from the concept version, and in the FR-S price range, it just might be my new "everyday" car (the Z is just for impressing the dates and weekend sprints on the cop-free backroads).

Trips · 05-25-2014, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Roddy1

I didn't want to put this in the Other Cars off topic section since I figured this would get more traffic.

Right now I have two vehicles, a newer plain jane daily driver, and my nice weather 370Z. More recently I have decided that having two cars is a bit of a pain in the ***. Two sets of insurance, one car ends up parked on the street etc. I feel like streamlining to one vehicle that does it all. While I love the Z it's not ideal.

Top Choices:
Bmw 228i Coupe (wish it came with AWD)
Bmw 335xi Coupe AWD
Audi S4 AWD
Audi S5 AWD
Infinity Q50 AWD
Infinity FX50 AWD
Caddy ATS Coupe AWD
Lexus IS 350 AWD

You can see by the list I want 300+ Horsepower, AWD and all would have to be 2012-2014 model years. All of them work well all year round even in the snow which we get too much of here!!

Just looking for input, suggestions and would love to hear from others feeling the same way.

While I understand why you posted it in the General Discussion section, It doesn't belong there, and as such has been moved.

General Discussion section is meant for 370Z discussion only, This a 370z forum after all.

scorp38 · 05-25-2014, 08:48 PM

I would definitely get a Lexus is350f or the q50 if I wanted a 4 door. Bmw, Audi are not the most reliable and need meticulas maitnance, to be somewhat reliable. Cadillac is a fing joke motors are good but I wouldn't waste my money on that ****. That's my 2 cents.

Trips · 05-25-2014, 08:58 PM

Personally after owning Z's for coming on 30yrs

I may move on to another brand unless the 2016 Nismo tickles my fancy

Haboob · 05-25-2014, 10:11 PM

The new Q50 with the GTR engine is gonna be pretty sweet me thinks.

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onzedge · 05-26-2014, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

The new Q50 with the GTR engine is gonna be pretty sweet me thinks.

TapaTalk for iPhone.

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Z_ealot · 05-26-2014, 02:02 AM

i would say for me, since i dont have a Z at the moment anyway it would either be the next Z or another 370Z depending on how the next Z comes out, and an iDX NISMO as long as it resembles closely what they are showing and talking about doing with that car in concept form right now

Jesus1212123 · 05-26-2014, 06:57 AM

Bmw M4 or C7 Corvette

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Bking · 05-26-2014, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roddy1

I didn't want to put this in the Other Cars off topic section since I figured this would get more traffic.

Right now I have two vehicles, a newer plain jane daily driver, and my nice weather 370Z. More recently I have decided that having two cars is a bit of a pain in the ***. Two sets of insurance, one car ends up parked on the street etc. I feel like streamlining to one vehicle that does it all. While I love the Z it's not ideal.

Top Choices:
Bmw 228i Coupe (wish it came with AWD)
Bmw 335xi Coupe AWD
Audi S4 AWD
Audi S5 AWD
Infinity Q50 AWD
Infinity FX50 AWD
Caddy ATS Coupe AWD
Lexus IS 350 AWD

You can see by the list I want 300+ Horsepower, AWD and all would have to be 2012-2014 model years. All of them work well all year round even in the snow which we get too much of here!!

Just looking for input, suggestions and would love to hear from others feeling the same way.

You and I have almost the exact same "next car" list. We do live in Canada after all.

Used Audi S4/S5's are still really pricey here in Canada, but I would definitely get my hands on one of those if I can find one with a decent price. The only thing is Audi keeps making these prominent face-lifts on new models that make older models look like crap.

I would not get the 335xi coupe, the 435's are so much better looking, although much more expensive, for now. Also, I would not get the STi. To me the going from the Z to the STi is more of a downgrade (although the Subaru might be/is faster).

Other AWD sports sedans on my list are: CLA45 AMG, 2015 C450 AMG.

If you are thinking of SUV's then have you considered RX350 Fsport, Audi Q5/SQ5, the new X5, or even the Macan S?

///PureSwank · 05-26-2014, 11:37 PM

Prolly keep my Z and purchase the R36 GT-R a year or two after it comes out. Send it out to get some CF peaces some nice Wheels and meaty tires and have an alpha 10 or 12 installed call it a day.

RoshDawg · 06-20-2014, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///PureSwank

Prolly keep my Z and purchase the R36 GT-R a year or two after it comes out. Send it out to get some CF peaces some nice Wheels and meaty tires and have an alpha 10 or 12 installed call it a day.

Sounds like a long day!

Btw those with the deeper pockets and only looking at coupes, consider the cayman GT4. That thing is going to be killer...

05-25-2014, 06:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i need rear seats during the week and some weekends, so i will be keeping my Z for a while and replace my other cars in the mean time. Magic Bus and SterlingDrive like this.

05-25-2014, 06:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	hell, i luv my Z... ive not thought about selling her at all... Magic Bus and SterlingDrive like this.

05-25-2014, 06:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mark1010 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: no where Posts: 68 Drives: Not a Z Rep Power: 15	I will continue with the dual car thing. I don't find the additional expenses to be that much of a burden. To each their own I suppose. SterlingDrive likes this.

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RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,136 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6775	Owning 2 cars is a burden?? I currently own 5, and always on the lookout for another great deal!! Haven't given much thought to what comes after the Z. Kaminari Kuro likes this. __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

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Nargrakhan Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Nowhere Posts: 176 Drives: Nothing Rep Power: 12	Unless I win the lotto or somehow see a massive paycheck upgrade, the 370Z is probably the most expensive car I'm willing to own. Need to save money for those retirement years... On the other hand, I might trade it in for the 2015 NISMO version and leave it stock. My unborn grandkids might inherit that beauty one day. This being said, I'm eyeing the Nissan IDx. If the production car doesn't deviate too far from the concept version, and in the FR-S price range, it just might be my new "everyday" car (the Z is just for impressing the dates and weekend sprints on the cop-free backroads). Last edited by Nargrakhan; 05-25-2014 at 08:37 PM.

05-25-2014, 08:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
scorp38 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 360 Drives: 09 370z 6mt Rep Power: 13	I would definitely get a Lexus is350f or the q50 if I wanted a 4 door. Bmw, Audi are not the most reliable and need meticulas maitnance, to be somewhat reliable. Cadillac is a fing joke motors are good but I wouldn't waste my money on that ****. That's my 2 cents. __________________ 1989 300zx Turbo 5mt Moonglow pearl white 2009 370z sport/touring 6mt Magnetic blk

05-25-2014, 08:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Personally after owning Z's for coming on 30yrs I may move on to another brand unless the 2016 Nismo tickles my fancy __________________

05-25-2014, 10:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1387	The new Q50 with the GTR engine is gonna be pretty sweet me thinks. TapaTalk for iPhone. onzedge and Roddy1 like this.

05-26-2014, 02:02 AM	#11 (permalink)
Z_ealot A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 2,045 Drives: 09 370Z Touring/Sprt Rep Power: 10091	i would say for me, since i dont have a Z at the moment anyway it would either be the next Z or another 370Z depending on how the next Z comes out, and an iDX NISMO as long as it resembles closely what they are showing and talking about doing with that car in concept form right now

05-26-2014, 06:57 AM	#12 (permalink)
Jesus1212123 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Murrieta Ca Posts: 21 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z B AT Rep Power: 13	Bmw M4 or C7 Corvette Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05-26-2014, 11:37 PM	#14 (permalink)
///PureSwank Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 954 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 15	Prolly keep my Z and purchase the R36 GT-R a year or two after it comes out. Send it out to get some CF peaces some nice Wheels and meaty tires and have an alpha 10 or 12 installed call it a day. __________________

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