Explain these numbers: Carrera S vs 370Z

Zsteve

yes we can and if we win the lottery then we spend spend spend.

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nuts4nissan09

This knucklehead almost bought it when he got on it w/ those low temps. All that power is just unneccessary on the street. If you're that concerned about being showed-up by someone in a faster car, you have problems (inferiority complex). Buy what in the Hell you want and don't worry about some other dudes faster car. There will always be a faster car unless you're rolling in a top-fuel funny car and they don't handle worth a damn. I bought a 370Z and a Frontier 4wd crew cab for less than the price of a Cayman S and do not regret it at all. I prefer the Z's low cost (maintenance/purchase price/repair) over the Porsche. The Cayman S is a wonderful car, just not for me.

Cmike2780

Dammit! That ruins my plans for next Saturday.

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tbonesteak

I guess a lot of people are missing the point because they haven't REALLY driven the p-cars. You know, it's not always about the 1320 times, skid pad numbers, and other data that 90% of us can't even replicate. It's about the experience. I come from an s2000 which undoubtedly has one of the best driving experience of any production car period. It may lack a LOT of power, have comfort features from the 80s, and generate so much road noise you can't carry on a conversation on the fwy, but no doubt it is one fun car to drive aside from a lotus. That is what building sports is all about. The p-cars have that key ingredient that justifies that extra dough. When I drove the 997.5 carrera s with pdk, it literally felt like a dream. I was scratching my head the whole day curious as to how one car can do everything so well. It feels quiet and comfy when you want it to, but when you don't, it feels just as connected and exhilarating if not more than the s2000. The Z does one thing well. The s2000 does the other thing well. But the p-car does everything well. It's really hard to explain how the car feels, but in the end, people buying these cars aren't buying it for the performance numbers. They're buying it for that key ingredient that most manufacturers still haven't figured out.

NYBladeZ

Alas, its the end of the season so I won't have a chance to find and run a Carrera or Cayman S. I'd love to see how I'd match up. Before getting the Z I gave hard thought to a Boxster S. However, I'd be willing to bet that my Z in its current state with a full exhaust and tune with all the carbon fiber, braille battery, etc. will probably provide more of a challenge. Lastly, it cost me a lot less to get my car to its current state than it would have cost to get the Porsche. One oil change would kill my wallet for the Porsche and I would have to save up for a whole year for an aftermarket part.

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dad

That's horrible!

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Zsteve

Hookers work on Sat. LOL. Crusin is always fun.

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NYBladeZ

270whp on what kind of dyno? Dynojets will be more giving than a Mustang Dyno.

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spearfish25

Just getting back from an autoX today. I'll give the Z one thing for sure. It really is a great balance of a trackday car and an autoX car. You can watch vettes stomp the field on a track day and then be neutered by their high power on an autoX. Conversely, Miatas dominate autoX events and then get their butts whipped on a trackday. The Z can hold its own in both arenas...maybe not top honors, but no embarrassments either.

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iwasgointo

With the cost of a Porsche it better perform better. Just buy the best car you can afford and enjoy it, so what if the Porsche is faster. If you owned the Porsche would you be happy if the 370z performed just as well and your money was wasted? Besides, look at all the money you're saving on maintenance and repairs by not owning the Porsche.

If what the Porsche does very well is what you want, then set your sights on owning a Porsche and work towards that goal.

There are also many recent vintage, low mileage, well cared for , Factory Certified used Carrera's available. The price would still be higher than a new Z, but you would be saving a substantial amount of green over a new Porsche. I think that would bring anybody a lot of satisfaction. You'll just have to accept the fact that you're not going to get filet mignon for the price of sirloin.

I own an 09' Infiniti G37S Coupe with man trans, which I love, but my goal is to own a used, but recent Carrera S in the not too distant future.

I test drove an 07' Carrera, not the S, and there is a difference even though my G has some mods.

iwasgointo

The Cayman looks generic? What else looks like it other than another Porsche?

Zsteve

JD Powers gives the 370Z 6 out of 10 and the Porsche 8 out of 10 so I dont know where you are getting that it needs more repairs than the Z.

And the Porsche is meant for older business men who want speed quality style class and dont want to look or sound like the younger need for speed guys. Trust me Evanna Trumo isnt going to get in your Z when there is a Porsche around too.

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rebe945

I have a report that the Z did a 4.6 60 using the automatic tranny. It all depends on many conditions.

Zsteve

true that

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nuTinmuch

I love how women are objectified as prizes to be won when you drive up in a car. Car forums are literally the best.

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