What was your second choice?

JSBZ · 07-19-2009, 08:26 AM

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

Moto · 07-19-2009, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 355890

I was waiting for the VW Scriocco to arrive on the US shores, but got tired of the wait. Fantastic car.

I was patiently waiting for VWAG to announce that the new Scirocco was coming to the US to replace my 9 year old convertible TT (and supplement my 87 16v Scirocco).

I was also looking at a used Cayman S but it was too expensive and not as interesting as the Z.

The practical side of me wanted an A3 or S4 but I wasnt' ready to give up sports cars.

-daniel

ZKindaGuy · 07-19-2009, 09:16 AM

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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?

There is no second choice. What "pushed" me over the line is that Nissan just plain makes the Z a good all around sport car at an exceptionally affordable price. They have a good understanding about engine design and tuning and they really don't spare the tuning of the engine for their cars as opposed to the American Big-3 that tend to severely under-tune their engines.

The fact that Nissan can easily get 330 BHP out of a 6-pack 3.7L engine compared to Ford's struggle to make 315 BHP out of an 8-pack 4.6L engine kinda says it all in terms of the more knowledgeable car manufacturer.

'nuff said

Mergnthwirker · 07-19-2009, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by wolf41779

What is surprising here is how many people were considering domestic autos. Not that its a bad thing, just wierd cause normally people stick to one side or the other when it comes down to cars.

That is surprising to me too. But I think that the Z is more of an "everyman" sort of car, in a Bruce Springsteen or Sugar Ray kind of way. Punching out of its weight class, but making power in a good old fashioned brutish way. Not one of those elitist twiddly little foreign jobs. Just IMHO

Mergnthwirker · 07-19-2009, 12:25 PM

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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"

CrazyGlue · 07-19-2009, 12:27 PM

C63 AMG
or
E55 AMG

mojojonjon · 07-20-2009, 12:51 PM

I was looking for about 8-10 months at different 2002-03 Acura NSX's. i wanted the model with the updated exterior changes. I found some at a reasonable price, not much higher than what i paid, but i didnt want to have a slightly higher payment that i have now and zero warranty. i have a 6 year warranty and will be covered past the payoff date with free oil changes and my tires are covered, i think i did alright.

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.

cg370z · 07-20-2009, 05:56 PM

I was completely sold on a new Maxima Premium, until the dealer took delivery of a 370Z and it caught my eye... Then I got the "Z Fever". I also seriously considered the new Mustang GT, until I saw it in person and it did nothing for me, I am really disappointed in the new Mustang body style, they could have done SO much better...

jginnane · 07-21-2009, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by davidyan

I was thinking of getting the new Acura TL. I didn't even know of the 370Z until someone with a brand new one drove past me. Lets just say I'm glad I didn't buy the TL.

We got both a Z and an 09 Acura TL.

They changed that model a LOT since the 3G (3rd generation). Now, it's a highway cruiser. You could do the 7 hours up to Montreal, no problem, whereas the Z might make you a little stiff after the first 2-3 hours.

The TL with tech came in at $34,000 even, and the VPP price on the 7AT (touring) with some rugs, etc. came in at $34,014. They were desperate to reduce inventory at this particular Acura dealer.

You might ask -- for the same price, which is a better buy? I couldn't answer that. The TL is for a different purpose. The Z's limitations are strictly caused by its carrying capacity, and you KNEW that before you bought it, so there.

(Not having a back seat or a big trunk can also be an advantage.)

SiXK · 07-21-2009, 09:10 AM

2nd choice? there are cars out there besides Nissan Z's?

In reading this thread I guess I am a little different in that I was not looking to buy a new car, i was just minding my own business watching college football bowl games when Nissan decided to buy a 30 second slot in every commercial break. they played that commercial 50 times it seemed.

football -- 370Z commercial --- football --- 370z commercial ---football -- 370Z commercial ---etc, etc, etc

it worked, I went out and traded the 05 350Z in for a 370Z the next week and haven't regretted it a bit since. This is one time I can say that advertising worked!

StevieG · 07-21-2009, 09:23 AM

Cayman S
Elise SC
M3

ZSPEED · 07-21-2009, 12:11 PM

135/335
Audi TTS
Corvette
Genesis Coupe

82theZ · 07-21-2009, 12:35 PM

I was either going to go the 135i or Evo X route. Was kinda leaning towards the Evo due to the AWD and extra room, but after I saw the 370 in person thats all I needed. I used to own an RX8 as well, and it was a great car...but as the other folks mentioned, no power and horrible gas mileage. Never had any issues except for a few flooding incidents. Still adjusting to lack of space though. My girl gets mad sometimes because if she is with me, she has to carry any big stuff i buy in her lap.

Lloydy · 07-21-2009, 12:48 PM

135i
TTS
CTSv

07-21-2009, 09:10 AM	#56 (permalink)
SiXK Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orlando Posts: 352 Drives: 09 370Z / 91 300ZXTT Rep Power: 186	2nd choice? there are cars out there besides Nissan Z's? In reading this thread I guess I am a little different in that I was not looking to buy a new car, i was just minding my own business watching college football bowl games when Nissan decided to buy a 30 second slot in every commercial break. they played that commercial 50 times it seemed. football -- 370Z commercial --- football --- 370z commercial ---football -- 370Z commercial ---etc, etc, etc it worked, I went out and traded the 05 350Z in for a 370Z the next week and haven't regretted it a bit since. This is one time I can say that advertising worked! __________________ Magnetic Black 2009 370Z / Pearl Yellow 1991 300ZXTT

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CrazyGlue Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 9 Drives: 09 Pearl White 370z Rep Power: 16	C63 AMG or E55 AMG

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mojojonjon Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Odessa, Texas Posts: 4 Drives: 09 370z Yellow Auto Rep Power: 16	I was looking for about 8-10 months at different 2002-03 Acura NSX's. i wanted the model with the updated exterior changes. I found some at a reasonable price, not much higher than what i paid, but i didnt want to have a slightly higher payment that i have now and zero warranty. i have a 6 year warranty and will be covered past the payoff date with free oil changes and my tires are covered, i think i did alright.

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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.

07-20-2009, 05:56 PM	#54 (permalink)
cg370z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 99 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 16	I was completely sold on a new Maxima Premium, until the dealer took delivery of a 370Z and it caught my eye... Then I got the "Z Fever". I also seriously considered the new Mustang GT, until I saw it in person and it did nothing for me, I am really disappointed in the new Mustang body style, they could have done SO much better...

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StevieG Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 15 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 16	Cayman S Elise SC M3

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ZSPEED Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NOVA Posts: 67 Drives: 370 40th Anniversary Rep Power: 16	135/335 Audi TTS Corvette Genesis Coupe

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82theZ Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: VA Posts: 25 Drives: 2009 370Z T/S Rep Power: 16	I was either going to go the 135i or Evo X route. Was kinda leaning towards the Evo due to the AWD and extra room, but after I saw the 370 in person thats all I needed. I used to own an RX8 as well, and it was a great car...but as the other folks mentioned, no power and horrible gas mileage. Never had any issues except for a few flooding incidents. Still adjusting to lack of space though. My girl gets mad sometimes because if she is with me, she has to carry any big stuff i buy in her lap.

07-21-2009, 12:48 PM	#60 (permalink)
Lloydy Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 150 Drives: 09 370z PG 6mt T/S Rep Power: 16	135i TTS CTSv