370z vs BRZ.......

aseaj · 01-15-2012, 10:17 PM

So come 3 months from now, I had my heart on picking up a 2009/2010 370z. These used Z's are going for mid 20s on a good day. I've been keeping up with the BRZ which is also coming out this Spring with a similar 25Kish price tag. Lots of hype on the BRZ but I still think the Z is a much nicer looking ride...THoughts?

Red__Zed · 01-15-2012, 10:18 PM

as it sits now, the BRZ doesn't look like it will be anywhere near on the level of the 370z.

sfearl1 · 01-15-2012, 10:25 PM

^ that. Not on the same level. Aimed at the Miata.

And 40 years of heritage backing the Z will get my vote all day.
And you're on a Z forum, you're going to get biased answers

Jamaica · 01-15-2012, 10:26 PM

the interior of the z looks better.

Mikes350z · 01-15-2012, 10:30 PM

I read the article on a few different car mags about the BRZ, rwd and no turbo, so no Subaru symmetrical all wheel drive or turbos, and only 200 HP, not very light, and the odd motor mount/aligment leaves no room for aftermarket turbos... Z all day.

m4a1mustang · 01-15-2012, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

as it sits now, the BRZ doesn't look like it will be anywhere near on the level of the 370z.

The Dimer · 01-15-2012, 10:34 PM

At first it looked like it could have the potential to be pretty sweet car, but as it became more and more a reality it became more and more of a let down. The one thing it's got going for it is that it's rwd, which at least gives it the potential to be a fun car will a little aftermarket support.

The Dimer · 01-15-2012, 10:36 PM

I did find this article the other day which at least leaves the possibility for a turbocharged version in the future.

Subaru Confirms Turbocharged Version of BRZ Engine - WOT on Motor Trend

Jamaica · 01-15-2012, 10:37 PM

with a few body parts and suspension and boost upgrades you have something.

kenchan · 01-15-2012, 10:37 PM

Definitely get the BRZ and make YouTube vids drag racing a leaf and loose.

Flushnismo · 01-15-2012, 10:41 PM

Only thing the BRZ has on the Z is better looking exhaust tips...annnnd that's about it.

bigsix · 01-15-2012, 10:41 PM

The BRZ looks ugly when you put the two cars side by side.

I'm sure it'll have more of a light-weight sports car feel, but won't you miss the extra 100-150 extra horsepower you'd get from the Z??

Jamaica · 01-15-2012, 11:02 PM

theDreamer · 01-15-2012, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamaica@UAMotorsports

I've seen better....

The Dimer · 01-15-2012, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamaica@UAMotorsports

That does look pretty sweet, but it'll definitely need FI to keep it from being all show and no go. 200 hp and 150 ft-lb is not going to get this car going in any type of a hurry

01-15-2012, 10:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
aseaj Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 15	370z vs BRZ....... So come 3 months from now, I had my heart on picking up a 2009/2010 370z. These used Z's are going for mid 20s on a good day. I've been keeping up with the BRZ which is also coming out this Spring with a similar 25Kish price tag. Lots of hype on the BRZ but I still think the Z is a much nicer looking ride...THoughts?

01-15-2012, 10:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
sfearl1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,300 Drives: 2013 FBO E85 GTR Rep Power: 18	^ that. Not on the same level. Aimed at the Miata. And 40 years of heritage backing the Z will get my vote all day. And you're on a Z forum, you're going to get biased answers __________________ Scott

01-15-2012, 10:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mikes350z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bergen County, NJ Posts: 248 Drives: 09 370Z MagBlack M6 Rep Power: 14	I read the article on a few different car mags about the BRZ, rwd and no turbo, so no Subaru symmetrical all wheel drive or turbos, and only 200 HP, not very light, and the odd motor mount/aligment leaves no room for aftermarket turbos... Z all day. __________________ '09 370Z Touring w/Sport & Nav 6-Speed Magnetic Black Persimmon HKS NAV Tool Backup Camera 35% Tint SOLD 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Altitude Dark Gray

01-15-2012, 10:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
Flushnismo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 1,041 Drives: 2010 Boosted 40th Rep Power: 17	Only thing the BRZ has on the Z is better looking exhaust tips...annnnd that's about it. __________________ AeroJacket l BC Racing l B&M l K&N l EVO-R l TWM Performance l Tanabe l AAM l Drop Engineering l Zenclosure

01-15-2012, 10:18 PM	#2 (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	as it sits now, the BRZ doesn't look like it will be anywhere near on the level of the 370z.

01-15-2012, 10:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	the interior of the z looks better.

01-15-2012, 10:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
The Dimer Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bolingbrook, IL Posts: 632 Drives: 2010 PW 370z Rep Power: 15	At first it looked like it could have the potential to be pretty sweet car, but as it became more and more a reality it became more and more of a let down. The one thing it's got going for it is that it's rwd, which at least gives it the potential to be a fun car will a little aftermarket support.

01-15-2012, 10:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
The Dimer Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bolingbrook, IL Posts: 632 Drives: 2010 PW 370z Rep Power: 15	I did find this article the other day which at least leaves the possibility for a turbocharged version in the future. Subaru Confirms Turbocharged Version of BRZ Engine - WOT on Motor Trend

01-15-2012, 10:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	with a few body parts and suspension and boost upgrades you have something.

01-15-2012, 10:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Definitely get the BRZ and make YouTube vids drag racing a leaf and loose.

01-15-2012, 10:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
bigsix A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,227 Drives: Honda City/Mazda 2 Rep Power: 19	The BRZ looks ugly when you put the two cars side by side. I'm sure it'll have more of a light-weight sports car feel, but won't you miss the extra 100-150 extra horsepower you'd get from the Z??

01-15-2012, 11:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73