What was your second choice?

frost · 07-17-2009, 10:33 PM

I wanted to help out and lower emissions so I almost got this one, but it just didn't have enough horsepower.

AK370Z · 07-17-2009, 10:37 PM

350Z or 135i. (most likely 350)

FuszNissan · 07-17-2009, 10:41 PM

^^ Looks like a 2 door sedan to me. But you made the right choice

molamann · 07-17-2009, 10:50 PM

G37
350Z
IS350
335I
135I
Camaro SS

As you can see my selection is quite diverse since I never had a "next car" in mind until my 2000 Z28 took a **** back in Jan 09.

Pushing_Tin · 07-17-2009, 11:01 PM

New 2008 C6
New Mustang
Challenger
Camaro
Genesis Coupe
135/335

I had an IS350 btw.

armensti · 07-18-2009, 09:08 PM

used c5
used e46 m3
09 wrx sti

ended up with the z, i still want the sti tho =(

matt2112 · 07-19-2009, 12:39 AM

new cayman s OR used 911 carrera

in the end, it was a matter of logic: i decided it was better to have a brand new z with a full warranty than a used 911 or a pay $20k more for essentially the same performance i'd get from the z with a cayman s

JSBZ · 07-19-2009, 08:26 AM

Used Boxster S or Cayman S. Amount of car for the money sold me on the Z.

MetalPiotr · 07-20-2009, 01:51 PM

For me it has been between the Evo X, 370z, and Camaro SS. I have alot of months to go before I get a new car but the Z is definitely the top contender.

Mergnthwirker · 07-19-2009, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt2112

new cayman s OR used 911 carrera

in the end, it was a matter of logic: i decided it was better to have a brand new z with a full warranty than a used 911 or a pay $20k more for essentially the same performance i'd get from the z with a cayman s

Yes the price differential for nearly equivalent performance is hard to ignore.

I also like the fact that you can actually SEE the engine in the Z to work on it. When I had a Porsche, it seemed like the dealer mechanics sneered at anyone non-factory trained who touched it with a wrench: "Who are you with your sorry Craftsman tools, and your pittance of knowledge? You should not defile such a wonderous vehicle designed after years of effort by Germany's finest engineers"

mrmixitup · 09-01-2009, 11:39 PM

Second choices by order of consideration (most considered listed first):

135i Coupe 6M
Cayman S PDK
C6 Z06 (I will likely still buy one of these soon)
Cherokee SRT-8
EVO X

kannibul · 07-18-2009, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mergnthwirker

For 370Z owners: If you didn't get the Z what would you have bought instead? What one thing pushed you over the line to buy the Z?

I wanted a Cayman in the worst way. I loved the ones I drove and up until I drove the Z, I was saving my pennies to buy one in a couple of years. But I found the Z so visceral and immediate and fun

that I just couldn't resist. Sure the Porsche was a lot more refined, and probably holds its value better yada yada yada.

But I found the Z just plain more fun.

What about you?

Me:

Z (keep truck)
Mustang GT Premium (keep truck)
Toyota Tacoma to replace my truck
Jeep Wrangler, also to replace my truck

I briefly considered the Chevy Cobalt SS. 260HP turbo, good power/weight, and cheap (roughly half the Z...) - also better mileage...and would make a sporty commuter...but Chevy...yeah...

Sashimi · 07-18-2009, 05:51 AM

Before I bought this I was thinking G37 or E46M3. The thought of S2K, Viper, Camaro SS, 135, and 335 came accross my mind, but I never really wanted them over the G or M3

Island_370 · 07-18-2009, 06:33 AM

Audi S5

370Zilla · 07-18-2009, 07:48 AM

M3, S5 - I just loved the Z, and figured I could put the extra 15-20k into it, and have an amazing machine.

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FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	^^ Looks like a 2 door sedan to me. But you made the right choice __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

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mrmixitup Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: OK Posts: 117 Drives: 09 White 370Z 6M Spt Rep Power: 276	Second choices by order of consideration (most considered listed first): 135i Coupe 6M Cayman S PDK C6 Z06 (I will likely still buy one of these soon) Cherokee SRT-8 EVO X __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/6M

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Sashimi Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 120 Drives: Pearl White 370z Rep Power: 401	Before I bought this I was thinking G37 or E46M3. The thought of S2K, Viper, Camaro SS, 135, and 335 came accross my mind, but I never really wanted them over the G or M3 __________________ ----------------- www.lightupmedia.com

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Island_370 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 228 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z SR M6 Rep Power: 16	Audi S5 __________________ Autobahn Country Club (North and South Tracks), Blackhawk Farms, Grattan, Gingerman, Mid-Ohio, Putnam Park, Road America, Sears Point, Thunderhill, VIR and "The Ring"

07-17-2009, 10:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	I wanted to help out and lower emissions so I almost got this one, but it just didn't have enough horsepower.

07-17-2009, 10:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 285	G37 350Z IS350 335I 135I Camaro SS As you can see my selection is quite diverse since I never had a "next car" in mind until my 2000 Z28 took a **** back in Jan 09.

07-17-2009, 11:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 228	New 2008 C6 New Mustang Challenger Camaro Genesis Coupe 135/335 I had an IS350 btw.

07-18-2009, 09:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
armensti Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 447 Drives: 370Z/Tring/Spt/6MT Rep Power: 16	used c5 used e46 m3 09 wrx sti ended up with the z, i still want the sti tho =(

07-19-2009, 12:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
matt2112 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 139 Drives: Mag Black 09 370z Rep Power: 16	new cayman s OR used 911 carrera in the end, it was a matter of logic: i decided it was better to have a brand new z with a full warranty than a used 911 or a pay $20k more for essentially the same performance i'd get from the z with a cayman s

07-19-2009, 08:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
JSBZ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 56 Drives: 09 370Z T/S 6MT Rep Power: 16	Used Boxster S or Cayman S. Amount of car for the money sold me on the Z.

07-20-2009, 01:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
MetalPiotr Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: West Babylon, NY Age: 36 Posts: 64 Drives: 01 Mitsubishi Spyder Rep Power: 16	For me it has been between the Evo X, 370z, and Camaro SS. I have alot of months to go before I get a new car but the Z is definitely the top contender.

07-18-2009, 07:48 AM	#15 (permalink)
370Zilla Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 41 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 16	M3, S5 - I just loved the Z, and figured I could put the extra 15-20k into it, and have an amazing machine.

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