Friend trying to talk me into Z trade for Challenger

Inspector71 · 01-07-2011, 03:00 PM

I have always liked muscle cars and have 3 project ones I hope to get to (68Barracuda, 66 Valiant convertible, okay not a muscle car, and 68 Dodge Charger). I have Ia friend that says I need to trade my 09 Z for the new Challenger. It is tempting to some degree because of the back seat problem (I have kids). But the Challenger is old technology to some degree (handling) and think I would miss the handling and cornering ability of the sportscar over the sedan. In addition, I wonder if the Challengers hold their value considering the high inititial cost. For those who will ask, "Well, do you like your Z?" The answer is yes. I may have answered my own question about what I should do. The back seat for the kids is the reason I have thought it over. Is this a bad trade?

toxik · 01-07-2011, 03:03 PM

If you already have 3 project american cars, what exactly are you gaining by getting a 4th american muscle car?

kenchan · 01-07-2011, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inspector71

The back seat for the kids is the reason I have thought it over. Is this a bad trade?

yes, get a dd. i too have 2 kids. Z stays...infact im looking to get another 2 seater this time a convertible.

GZ3 · 01-07-2011, 03:06 PM

get a cheap DD, keep the Z...challys are ...meh

wheee! · 01-07-2011, 03:15 PM

Build the Barracuda!!! OMG I love that car!

but keep the Z of course!

halogodx · 01-07-2011, 04:41 PM

the problem with the challenger, doesn't it come with the old 5 speed transmission ?

EazyD · 01-07-2011, 04:46 PM

get another Z.

Let's do this arithmetically:
2 seats + 2 seats = 4 seats

dAvenue · 01-07-2011, 04:50 PM

My advice would be to make the trade and transfer the Z emblems to the Challenger

shadoquad · 01-07-2011, 04:54 PM

I would downgrade the "friend" to "acquaintance" for even suggesting such a thing.

lol jk.

jaedub · 01-07-2011, 04:58 PM

Keep the Z, get another car. Simple

Educ8r · 01-07-2011, 05:06 PM

I suggest...

shadoquad · 01-07-2011, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Educ8r

I suggest...

if you're looking to stay in a performance car but want the back seat.

Pushing_Tin · 01-07-2011, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadoquad

if you're looking to stay in a performance car but want the back seat.

Another +1, but the 2011 Chally is looking a lot better, especially the interior.

specZ · 01-07-2011, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inspector71

I have always liked muscle cars and have 3 project ones I hope to get to (68Barracuda, 66 Valiant convertible, okay not a muscle car, and 68 Dodge Charger). I have Ia friend that says I need to trade my 09 Z for the new Challenger. It is tempting to some degree because of the back seat problem (I have kids). But the Challenger is old technology to some degree (handling) and think I would miss the handling and cornering ability of the sportscar over the sedan. In addition, I wonder if the Challengers hold their value considering the high inititial cost. For those who will ask, "Well, do you like your Z?" The answer is yes. I may have answered my own question about what I should do. The back seat for the kids is the reason I have thought it over. Is this a bad trade?

If you even need to think about it... its time to let go of the Z. Make the trade and post some

after.

PapoZalsa · 01-07-2011, 05:47 PM

This topic pops like every other days.

The Z is a two seater sport car! Plus you knew that went you bought it.

Now quit the bitch*ng and buy a damn SUV or a DD for the family. That is what I have done all this years. The old lady has the SUV (family car) and my Z is my Toy, simple!

Plus I got a small truck "huptie" for DD in the Winter and work around the house.

Please spare me the pain of the excuse of the kids and the two seats!

01-07-2011, 03:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Inspector71 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lee's Summit Missouri Posts: 337 Drives: 2015 Pearl White Z Rep Power: 16	Friend trying to talk me into Z trade for Challenger I have always liked muscle cars and have 3 project ones I hope to get to (68Barracuda, 66 Valiant convertible, okay not a muscle car, and 68 Dodge Charger). I have Ia friend that says I need to trade my 09 Z for the new Challenger. It is tempting to some degree because of the back seat problem (I have kids). But the Challenger is old technology to some degree (handling) and think I would miss the handling and cornering ability of the sportscar over the sedan. In addition, I wonder if the Challengers hold their value considering the high inititial cost. For those who will ask, "Well, do you like your Z?" The answer is yes. I may have answered my own question about what I should do. The back seat for the kids is the reason I have thought it over. Is this a bad trade?

01-07-2011, 03:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 22	get a cheap DD, keep the Z...challys are ...meh __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

01-07-2011, 03:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	Build the Barracuda!!! OMG I love that car! but keep the Z of course! __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

01-07-2011, 04:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 26	get another Z. Let's do this arithmetically: 2 seats + 2 seats = 4 seats __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

01-07-2011, 05:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
Educ8r Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 397 Drives: a car Rep Power: 17	I suggest... __________________ imagination + creativity = endless possibilities

01-07-2011, 04:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
halogodx Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: daytona beach Posts: 93 Drives: 09 nissan 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	the problem with the challenger, doesn't it come with the old 5 speed transmission ?

01-07-2011, 04:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
dAvenue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: present Posts: 1,971 Drives: angry Rep Power: 49	My advice would be to make the trade and transfer the Z emblems to the Challenger

01-07-2011, 04:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3887	I would downgrade the "friend" to "acquaintance" for even suggesting such a thing. lol jk.

01-07-2011, 04:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 305	Keep the Z, get another car. Simple

01-07-2011, 05:47 PM	#15 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	This topic pops like every other days. The Z is a two seater sport car! Plus you knew that went you bought it. Now quit the bitchng and buy a damn SUV or a DD for the family. That is what I have done all this years. The old lady has the SUV (family car) and my Z is my Toy, simple! Plus I got a small truck "huptie" for DD in the Winter and work around the house. Please spare me the pain of the excuse of the kids and the two seats! __________________ 2009* 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

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