I want a 370Z
 

And that's why I'm here - to learn what I can from all of you guys. I've had an Acura RSX-S for 8 years, and now it's time for a big upgrade.

Welcome, the 370z will be quite an upgrade :)

Wow, you're not kidding.

I never knew the RSX was so underwhelming performance wise until I just looked at its specs. It was used in the Rolex Sports Car series (obviously a different version of the car) for many years, so I figured it had some sort of performance pedigree. But it seems to be about par with the defunct Altima Coupe.

Kind of a weird model to be branded Acura, but who am I to judge Honda?

Anyway, welcome.

Welcome, Are you planning new or used?

As someone who recently joined the club, I would recommend looking at 2011-2013 used. Seems to be the sweet spot for low mileage/priced 370Z's. I personally didn't need to have brand new. Condition/mileage in relation to price was more of my concern.

Nevertheless, good luck in your search! I love this car.

I'm definitely planning used, and hopefully one already modded - Flushnismo's in the classifieds looks amazing. I used to love working on cars, but my job takes so much time, I just can't do it anymore. But, I can still appreciate driving a great car.

The best thing I've driven lately is a 2004 Viper Mamba with intake and exhaust mods, and properly tuned - it belongs to my boss, and it is ridiculously powerful.

The Rsx Type S is a awesome car if built correctly.

I would kill to drive something like that.. but I have plenty of time in life!

Good luck on your search sir

Enjoy the site, I know I have!

Welcome and I too had a 2002 RSX-S which if it wasn't because of the ricers and wifey getting mad when she drove it around town that no matter who it was as long as it had a coffee can exhaust would rev up to get her attention, later moving to an 2005 A-Spec TL manual that was an awesome family car now being wifey and I I had to get my dream 2 seater Z... you wont regret it...:driving:

Welcome and good luck in your search for a Z!

Be prepared for insurance rate shock! :wtf:

My insurance is about $1000 a yr for a single 40 yr old no tickets just for a reference. the 2009 had some problems like steering wheel lock and expensive clutch repair which followed into the 2010 I believe so ask about repair. Most z owners are taking care of their cars so used shouldn't be problem. good info on this site and most members are very nice. gas mileage is around 25 mpg and tires don't seem to last long so figure that into your budget along with modding. Welcome

Thanks alot guys. My insurance will increase only slightly and I'm not too worried about MPG since 95% of my driving is a straight shot to and from work on the interstate at a fairly constant speed.

This will inspire a few gasps of shock but, my humble advice is:

Test drive a FR-S first.

Here's why I say that; I previously owned a Celica GT-S (heavily modified to handle and also SC'd, FWIW), which is a close cousin to the RSX. My original plan was to get an FR-S -- a nimble, RWD car with potential for boost --when it was time for a tearful parting with the Celica, but the damn thing hadn't been released yet.

So, needing a new car and wanting a sportscar, I managed to make a deal work out for the 370Z, and 10 sec into my test drive I stopped missing the Celica.

That said, the Z will NOT feel as nimble as the RSX (or the FR-S or a MX-5). It will DECIMATE both in every metric (other than weight), but it will not feel the same way. I LOVE my Z, and have never looked back -- so much so, that when I wrecked the first one, the second the insurance check cleared, I went and got another one.

And yet, there is something to be said for a nimble little car... if I can swing it, the next car after the Z may very well be an Alpha 4C (the best of all worlds, minus, perhaps, reliability... we'll see...)

Again, the Z is a completely different class of car, so this is a matter of qualia. Performance metrics aside, the FR-S will feel nimble and the Z will feel powerful. If this is even a remote consideration for you, considering the prices on gently used versions of each will not be wildly different, I recommend test driving both.

This is, BTW, an ever so slightly different version of what I would recommend someone to think about who was, say, cross shopping between a Z and a Mustang. It's a similar set of trade-offs.

I have also had a RSX-S. I loved it. But something about the 370 Z just make you feel like a grown up LOL

Good luck