370ZSteve,
This is a previous post I made on modding a Z in response to 5th gear's article on the Z vs Cayman. Read it and see my already stated position on the Z with mods.
And for modding a Z, I've been there and done it years ago. I waited until one day after my warranty expired to pull the engine on my 280Z and do a Scarab conversion. Look up the Scarab.
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I just traded my 370Z sports/touring/MT last week for an '08' Cayman S. I got a great deal on the S and a good price for my Z.
I haven't had the opportunity to take out the S yet for a good run but it is a nice car. The sound of the engine behind your head negates the desire to turn on the radio. The engine is extremely smooth all the way to the red line. True it's a little smoother over the bumps but mine is on 18" rubber, for now.
If you shop around there are leftover new '08' S models for $47000 with little to no options. So, it might only be a $10k stretch from a loaded MT 370Z to the '08' Cayman S. Of course you'd need to add an additional $1500 for a limited slip in the Cayman S. Three years post purchase you might get half of that delta back in resale value.
On the other hand there's a lot to be said for taking a 370Z with the extra $10k and seeing what pops out the other side. 
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Robert, keep up the
PR. If you worked for Yugo you'd no doubt have two in the garage.
As to pity. In today's economy anyone willing to spend $36K on a Z has to be a car enthusiast. I don't pity anyone in that category. We share a common passion.
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