Z4M coupe vs 370Z coupe

Vegitto-kun · 04-14-2010, 08:52 AM

I consider the cayman and boxer to be porsches that are "want to be a porsche but cant fully be one"

The only porsche I would get is a 911 turbo

or if I won the lottery 5 times a carrera GT which is actually the only porsche I find exciting. but it would have to be the all terrain version

I personally wouldn't get a BMW anyway since they got bad rep. if you see a accident it is either a BMW, a VW golf(mostly riced out) or a honda civic.

those 3 are the most hated cars here.

guys like porsches way more than women here.

370 is pretty popular I constantly get good comments these days. last night I had a entire bar walking out of it to take a look at it. 30+ ******* people

had to drive 4 women around a block.

and there were people asking me if I could sell it to them.

Biggest WTF moment that night had to be the guy saying that he first thought it was an aston martin

Tyrell Tyson · 04-14-2010, 10:46 AM

I think the next generation caymans will finally be given the full amount of power they deserve, that in addition to the new DFI and Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) 7 speed transmission will make them just amazing. Because they are mid engine layout it will feel better than the standard 911 engine layout

Yeah the 997 TT is amazing, my older brother has a manual transmission one in black, it is above everything else for me, when he lets me drive it that is

It's cool you are getting mad attention there for the 370z, it is a striking car. So the 4 women, you get numbers or what?

LOL Aston Martin, people have strange ideas of cars they may have never seen up close, i could see someone who didn't really know cars confusing it for a GTR but not an Aston

djpathfinder · 04-14-2010, 10:53 AM

Yeah, I can see how someone not a car buff could confuse it for an Aston because of the slope of the roof and shape of the rear quarter window...seen from the side.

Vegitto-kun · 04-14-2010, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyrell Tyson

I think the next generation caymans will finally be given the full amount of power they deserve, that in addition to the new DFI and Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) 7 speed transmission will make them just amazing. Because they are mid engine layout it will feel better than the standard 911 engine layout

Yeah the 997 TT is amazing, my older brother has a manual transmission one in black, it is above everything else for me, when he lets me drive it that is

It's cool you are getting mad attention there for the 370z, it is a striking car. So the 4 women, you get numbers or what?

LOL Aston Martin, people have strange ideas of cars they may have never seen up close, i could see someone who didn't really know cars confusing it for a GTR but not an Aston

not yet, I had a chick with me that im trying my luck with but I those women always go to the bar.

do you guys do that thing when you are parked near and you can see your car and when people start checking out your car you freak hem out by opening and closing it. those looks of shock are awesome.

and I once was standing near my car with some friends and some guys were checking the car out and one of them was like "BAM windows gone and mine"

he was joking so I suddenly shouted out "WHAT THE **** ARE YOU DOING WITH MY CAR" I have never seen somebody run away so fast. thank god that he looked back and saw that I was laughing

klubbheads · 04-14-2010, 01:03 PM

Had a BMW 335 before my Z and I'm not looking back.

Old Chuck · 04-14-2010, 05:43 PM

Many feel the Cayman/Boxster are not "real" P cars however, except for less power, they will stay with the 911 in the corners or pass it. Porsche will never put equal power in the Cayman or Boxster as it will take sales away from the 911 which, is their bread and butter. It is a shame really since the Cayman/Boxster is such a beautiful handling machine. A mid engine is far better then one in the rear. If it is not a real Porsche then I don't know what they are. Funny how we can justify buying a 370Z compared to the GTR but not a Cayman compared to the 911.....The 370Z is a bargain for the price but it is not a GTR or a Cayman...

DiscoZ · 05-24-2010, 11:20 AM

Funny how the "old" "bad handling" Z4M is 1.5 secs faster than the 370 around top gears track:

Top Gear TV show - BBC Top Gear

Nissan 370Z lap times and specs - FastestLaps.com

Shows that it really depends on track and driver since the cars are close. I do find the motor in the 370Z disappointing - however it is a big step up from the 350Z.

Lug · 05-24-2010, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiscoZ

Funny how the "old" "bad handling" Z4M is 1.5 secs faster than the 370 around top gears track:

Top Gear TV show - BBC Top Gear

Nissan 370Z lap times and specs - FastestLaps.com

Shows that it really depends on track and driver since the cars are close. I do find the motor in the 370Z disappointing - however it is a big step up from the 350Z.

Z was run on a wet track, makes a huge difference in times. It easily beat the Z4 that was run on the same day.

Red370 · 05-24-2010, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lug

Z was run on a wet track, makes a huge difference in times. It easily beat the Z4 that was run on the same day.

EEEEasily.

Cunnos · 05-24-2010, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sephiroth

Hi guys,

This is my first post on here, figured i'd get right down to business.

Situation:

I sold my 2004 M3 coupe. I loved the car, it had an amazing suspension and the motor was excellent. It was very easy and pleasant to drive. Prior to it i had a 2008 STI that was also quite fun, in a different way. I still miss that boxer rumble on occasion.

Anyways, now im in need of a fun car. I want a 2 seater this time with decent cargo room. Must be a manual, and i want to stay in the $30k range. 2 cars came to mind immediately, the M coupe and the 370.

So im wondering if there are any former M owners on here that would care to compare the 2? I have never driven the M coupe.

Thanks,
AJ

I think we have pretty much laid out the story here. I was looking at a Z4M coupe, 2008 i think, and while it was very classy looking, there was still some hesitation on my part on whether or not it was a real sports car. The front of the car did look at little feminine, but overall the rest of the car was really appealing. The interior of the Z4 was really beautiful as well. I ended up buying a 40th anniversary instead and have not even looked back or thought about whether or not I purchased the right or wrong car. The Z4M is old, to feminine looking, and more money than the 370z. The 370z is far more sporty than the M, buy the 370z, if you are worried about the interior or whether it comfortable enough, get the touring or 40th for added comfort. Trust me, everytime you drive people will notice and wonder what type of car your driving. I love the 370z.

klubbheads · 05-27-2010, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiscoZ

Funny how the "old" "bad handling" Z4M is 1.5 secs faster than the 370 around top gears track:

Top Gear TV show - BBC Top Gear

Nissan 370Z lap times and specs - FastestLaps.com

Shows that it really depends on track and driver since the cars are close. I do find the motor in the 370Z disappointing - however it is a big step up from the 350Z.

no need to be trolling. No one here said Z4 is slow and ya WET vs DRY is the best way to compare the handling of two cars.

zilent_jay · 05-27-2010, 07:59 PM

I want the last 10 minutes of my life back.

Mark · 08-14-2010, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sephiroth

I think i should have clarified. Im looking at a 2006-2008 Z4M, the one that people say feels raw and visceral. They have dropped to the $30k range and are price competitive with the Z i think. Many of them can be had with BMW's CPO warranty so a 2008 model will have warranty till 2014.

I've got the Cayman S as a remote possibility since i don't know anything about Porsche maintenance cost or insurance cost. The dealership down the street has one in the low $40ks.

Let me know if your interested. I have a 06 z4m with 43,000 miles. A great car

04-14-2010, 10:53 AM	#48 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	Yeah, I can see how someone not a car buff could confuse it for an Aston because of the slope of the roof and shape of the rear quarter window...seen from the side. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

04-14-2010, 01:03 PM	#50 (permalink)
klubbheads Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North Hollywood, CA Posts: 221 Drives: Very slow Nismo 370 Rep Power: 16	Had a BMW 335 before my Z and I'm not looking back. __________________ g35driver OG.

05-24-2010, 11:20 AM	#52 (permalink)
DiscoZ Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 1 Drives: 335i, Z4MC Rep Power: 15	Funny how the "old" "bad handling" Z4M is 1.5 secs faster than the 370 around top gears track: Top Gear TV show - BBC Top Gear Nissan 370Z lap times and specs - FastestLaps.com Shows that it really depends on track and driver since the cars are close. I do find the motor in the 370Z disappointing - however it is a big step up from the 350Z. Nismo 370z likes this.

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04-14-2010, 08:52 AM	#46 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 262	I consider the cayman and boxer to be porsches that are "want to be a porsche but cant fully be one" The only porsche I would get is a 911 turbo or if I won the lottery 5 times a carrera GT which is actually the only porsche I find exciting. but it would have to be the all terrain version I personally wouldn't get a BMW anyway since they got bad rep. if you see a accident it is either a BMW, a VW golf(mostly riced out) or a honda civic. those 3 are the most hated cars here. guys like porsches way more than women here. 370 is pretty popular I constantly get good comments these days. last night I had a entire bar walking out of it to take a look at it. 30+ ******* people had to drive 4 women around a block. and there were people asking me if I could sell it to them. Biggest WTF moment that night had to be the guy saying that he first thought it was an aston martin

04-14-2010, 10:46 AM	#47 (permalink)
Tyrell Tyson Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: EU Posts: 295 Drives: P90 TR Rep Power: 15	I think the next generation caymans will finally be given the full amount of power they deserve, that in addition to the new DFI and Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) 7 speed transmission will make them just amazing. Because they are mid engine layout it will feel better than the standard 911 engine layout Yeah the 997 TT is amazing, my older brother has a manual transmission one in black, it is above everything else for me, when he lets me drive it that is It's cool you are getting mad attention there for the 370z, it is a striking car. So the 4 women, you get numbers or what? LOL Aston Martin, people have strange ideas of cars they may have never seen up close, i could see someone who didn't really know cars confusing it for a GTR but not an Aston

04-14-2010, 05:43 PM	#51 (permalink)
Old Chuck Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida & SC Posts: 86 Drives: 05 Tundra& 02 Subaru Rep Power: 16	Many feel the Cayman/Boxster are not "real" P cars however, except for less power, they will stay with the 911 in the corners or pass it. Porsche will never put equal power in the Cayman or Boxster as it will take sales away from the 911 which, is their bread and butter. It is a shame really since the Cayman/Boxster is such a beautiful handling machine. A mid engine is far better then one in the rear. If it is not a real Porsche then I don't know what they are. Funny how we can justify buying a 370Z compared to the GTR but not a Cayman compared to the 911.....The 370Z is a bargain for the price but it is not a GTR or a Cayman...

05-27-2010, 07:59 PM	#57 (permalink)
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