what to do?

kenchan · 09-15-2010, 11:30 AM

no matter how much you mod the Z if you like the elise you're going to keep wasting more money on the mods.

i would sell the mods you have, trade the Z in and dont look back. you only get a few chances in life to buy these cars so get it while you can. lol

Lug · 09-15-2010, 03:39 PM

The biggest question remains unasked. We all know that Lotus uses a modified Toyota powerplant to power this fine automobile, but for me the important question is whether the Mazda Miata team had any input on it's door design.

mrcardio · 09-15-2010, 05:14 PM

For 37k I would defiantly be in that Elise. It’s not like the Z is a whole lot more practical regardless. With either car I’d have to purchase another automobile just to haul stuff like by bike and food from time to time. I think a better comprise would be a used Porsche Cayman S (14cubic ft space) but the Elise would obviously be more race car / pure like.

mattjk · 09-15-2010, 05:40 PM

wow, I just talked to my insurance lady.

Only $24 more a year than the 370z. LOL

mattjk · 02-23-2011, 04:33 AM

finally got around to taking some pics.

kensin0429 · 02-23-2011, 05:20 AM

so you did get it !!!
congrats man
shes a beauty!!

im picking up a S240 next year WOOP!

ProfessorDave · 02-23-2011, 08:12 AM

Very Nice!

Give us some of your impressions now that you've driven it a bit.

EL Diablo · 02-23-2011, 11:17 AM

Sweet Ride.

Enjoy that beauty!

Love to hear your review of the car...

Red__Zed · 02-23-2011, 11:19 AM

so hot.

b1adesofcha0s · 02-23-2011, 12:50 PM

Congrats on the awesome new ride!

mattjk · 11-26-2012, 01:04 PM

Well, I'm back with another 370z, sort of...

I went into a Lexus dealership to look at a '99 SC300 to do a 1jz swap into, and saw a like new 09 370z touring, with wing in Graphite. It seriously looked like new! Not a single flaw anywhere.

So I ended up buying it for my GF. :-)

I still have the Elise, but now it's in storage... garage is too small. :-(

6MT · 11-26-2012, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lug

The biggest question remains unasked. We all know that Lotus uses a modified Toyota powerplant to power this fine automobile, but for me the important question is whether the Mazda Miata team had any input on it's door design.

Wow, is that ever an old joke. I didn't think people still referred to that.

scottIN · 11-26-2012, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattjk

Well, I'm back with another 370z, sort of...

I went into a Lexus dealership to look at a '99 SC300 to do a 1jz swap into, and saw a like new 09 370z touring, with wing in Graphite. It seriously looked like new! Not a single flaw anywhere.

So I ended up buying it for my GF. :-)

I still have the Elise, but now it's in storage... garage is too small. :-(

Dude, you can fit the Elise right there between those two! Plenty of room...

I thought the Z was pretty small and then a few days ago I was at a light and there was an Elise beside me. Felt like I was driving an H2 next to that thing.

mattjk · 11-26-2012, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottIN

Dude, you can fit the Elise right there between those two! Plenty of room...

I thought the Z was pretty small and then a few days ago I was at a light and there was an Elise beside me. Felt like I was driving an H2 next to that thing.

but look how much longer the supra is compared to the 370z. the rears of the cars are lined up.

LOL! the elise is tiny. Here's my old Z when I was trading it in...

NYBladeZ · 11-26-2012, 02:25 PM

I don't even know where to start my response. First off, are you aware of the responsibility of having a Lotus? You can't park it on the street, you can't just take it to any random shop unless you want it dropped off a lift. You will lose storage and luggage capabilities. The Lotus does not have a trunk, it has a small area that I refer to as the "storage space." It is very stiff, tires are expensive if you indeed on sticking with the semi slicks. The clams are fiberglass, crack it and you're looking at a BIG repair bill.

With all that said, there is a big reason that trumps any and all cons that can be mentioned. It is hands down the best feeling car I have ever driven. Sure a TT/SC Z will put out big numbers but it will never ever feel like a Lotus. You are "jacked into" the car, the steering is pure bliss. The Z will never be on the Lotus level, it isn't designed to. The Lotus is a street legal race car, it is meant to push the limits at the cost of sacrificing all creature comforts. Most people can live without those comforts but I can, and I'm thankful for every day that I own and drive my Exige S.

Last point, and if it seems like I'm gushing over the Lotus, I am, its that spectacular but ONLY IF you get the supercharged version, be it the Exige S or Elise SC. Otherwise it will feel underpowered and you will end up craving an S/C in the near future, which is readily available in the aftermarket but an added hassle.

If you can handle the responsibilities, stiff and uncompromising ride and love driving, get the Lotus. Otherwise, don't do it, its not for everyone. Oh yeah, this is the last thing that mattered to me but the "Wow factor" can't be ignored. People will drive foolishly upon seeing you, you will always see heads turn and cameras come out, it can get old fast. I hate being asked "how much?"

It's still worth it IMO but then again I'm a car freak purist who drives a camry or X5 on those other days.

09-15-2010, 03:39 PM	#47 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 20	The biggest question remains unasked. We all know that Lotus uses a modified Toyota powerplant to power this fine automobile, but for me the important question is whether the Mazda Miata team had any input on it's door design. __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs

09-15-2010, 05:14 PM	#48 (permalink)
mrcardio Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 219 Drives: 08 MS3 Rep Power: 15	For 37k I would defiantly be in that Elise. It’s not like the Z is a whole lot more practical regardless. With either car I’d have to purchase another automobile just to haul stuff like by bike and food from time to time. I think a better comprise would be a used Porsche Cayman S (14cubic ft space) but the Elise would obviously be more race car / pure like. __________________ ‹^› ‹(•¿•)› ‹^›

02-23-2011, 05:20 AM	#51 (permalink)
kensin0429 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: palmsprings Posts: 244 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	so you did get it !!! congrats man shes a beauty!! im picking up a S240 next year WOOP! __________________ 10 40th AE Z

02-23-2011, 08:12 AM	#52 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 19	Very Nice! Give us some of your impressions now that you've driven it a bit. __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

02-23-2011, 11:17 AM	#53 (permalink)
EL Diablo Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: USA Posts: 91 Drives: Not a 370Z Rep Power: 15	Sweet Ride. Enjoy that beauty! Love to hear your review of the car... __________________ The Z Has Left The Building. Thank You & Good Night!

09-15-2010, 11:30 AM	#46 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	no matter how much you mod the Z if you like the elise you're going to keep wasting more money on the mods. i would sell the mods you have, trade the Z in and dont look back. you only get a few chances in life to buy these cars so get it while you can. lol

09-15-2010, 05:40 PM	#49 (permalink)
mattjk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Azusa Posts: 331 Drives: 09 370z K51 09 Elise Rep Power: 267	wow, I just talked to my insurance lady. Only $24 more a year than the 370z. LOL

02-23-2011, 04:33 AM	#50 (permalink)
mattjk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Azusa Posts: 331 Drives: 09 370z K51 09 Elise Rep Power: 267	finally got around to taking some pics.

02-23-2011, 11:19 AM	#54 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	so hot.

02-23-2011, 12:50 PM	#55 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	Congrats on the awesome new ride!

11-26-2012, 01:04 PM	#56 (permalink)
mattjk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Azusa Posts: 331 Drives: 09 370z K51 09 Elise Rep Power: 267	Well, I'm back with another 370z, sort of... I went into a Lexus dealership to look at a '99 SC300 to do a 1jz swap into, and saw a like new 09 370z touring, with wing in Graphite. It seriously looked like new! Not a single flaw anywhere. So I ended up buying it for my GF. :-) I still have the Elise, but now it's in storage... garage is too small. :-(

11-26-2012, 02:25 PM	#60 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	I don't even know where to start my response. First off, are you aware of the responsibility of having a Lotus? You can't park it on the street, you can't just take it to any random shop unless you want it dropped off a lift. You will lose storage and luggage capabilities. The Lotus does not have a trunk, it has a small area that I refer to as the "storage space." It is very stiff, tires are expensive if you indeed on sticking with the semi slicks. The clams are fiberglass, crack it and you're looking at a BIG repair bill. With all that said, there is a big reason that trumps any and all cons that can be mentioned. It is hands down the best feeling car I have ever driven. Sure a TT/SC Z will put out big numbers but it will never ever feel like a Lotus. You are "jacked into" the car, the steering is pure bliss. The Z will never be on the Lotus level, it isn't designed to. The Lotus is a street legal race car, it is meant to push the limits at the cost of sacrificing all creature comforts. Most people can live without those comforts but I can, and I'm thankful for every day that I own and drive my Exige S. Last point, and if it seems like I'm gushing over the Lotus, I am, its that spectacular but ONLY IF you get the supercharged version, be it the Exige S or Elise SC. Otherwise it will feel underpowered and you will end up craving an S/C in the near future, which is readily available in the aftermarket but an added hassle. If you can handle the responsibilities, stiff and uncompromising ride and love driving, get the Lotus. Otherwise, don't do it, its not for everyone. Oh yeah, this is the last thing that mattered to me but the "Wow factor" can't be ignored. People will drive foolishly upon seeing you, you will always see heads turn and cameras come out, it can get old fast. I hate being asked "how much?" It's still worth it IMO but then again I'm a car freak purist who drives a camry or X5 on those other days. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling