Originally Posted by Shoeshear (Post 3881300)

Love the Z to drive, but I have to say, in some aspects I agree w/ some of the reviewers at least. I think at this stage in the lifecycle of the car, I'd expect the price to have dropped somewhat. For the price (new), I don't think it's exactly a bargain in any category, whether that's performance, luxury, technology, etc. This is evident when compared to some of the current crop of sports cars in a similar price bracket, and dare I say, even compared to a 5 year old mustang.

But that's not the point of sports cars in a lot of ways. If you're buying a Z new, you wanted a Z specifically because it meant something to you. I think the argument for a used 370z is much more reasonable. A couple of known issues that can be fixed, with otherwise good reliability, solid power, good handling, good aftermarket support, and good looks.

Personally, what pushed me over towards the Z was the reliability, with the caveat that the CSC would need to be replaced eventually (which I did) and an oil cooler added for track work (which I did). The other cars are newer and they are faster and if that's all you're looking for, the Z isn't right. All that matters is that it checks the right boxes for the buyer, like it did for you or me. I guess it doesn't check the right ones for some of the reviewers, but oh well, you can't please everyone.

Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY (Post 3881309)

You lost me at Mustang. Mustangs are NOT sports cars. Just sayin’

Originally Posted by Zingston (Post 3881393)

Dude, for the price (and 460 na hp), Mustang GTs rock!

Originally Posted by Shoeshear (Post 3881410)

Sure, mustangs aren't "true blooded" sports cars, but neither are M cars for that matter which started life as hopped up normal cars. Idk, I guess my definition of "sports car" is pretty loose. If it's fast, fun, cool, and handles well, the shoe fits. But to each their own man. Plenty of people hate mustangs because of the mustangy-ness, which I kinda get. It attracts a certain crowd, it's historically not been light, refined, or known to handle well, but IMO, the current crop of Mustangs and Camaros are really making a name for themselves. The power, the grip, the chassis, they are all pretty killer. But, like you, I will continue to enjoy the Z for the time being!

Originally Posted by BettyZ (Post 3881408)

I know you have more class than that.

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Originally Posted by BettyZ (Post 3881408)

I know you have more class than that.

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Originally Posted by Zingston (Post 3881453)

Not really. :ugh2:

Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3881473)

Low life uh?

Originally Posted by Zingston (Post 3881475)

You'd be amazed and thrilled with all the things you accomplish when you set the bar low enough. #expectations

:tiphat:


Is it beer:30 yet???

Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3881496)

I got low friends in high places. :rofl2:

Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY (Post 3881513)

Those are the people I like most! Like we say in Joisy...

Good friends help you move.
Great friends help you move bodies.

Originally Posted by Zingston (Post 3881516)

Rolls of carpet work the best in my experience. I mean, so I've heard. :ugh2:

Oh... and swampy wetlands reclaim 'things' back to nature... ummmm... efficiently.