What was your second choice?

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?

StLRedrider

For me, it was the Z from the get go.

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shadspimp

A used E46 M3(was in love with it), or a brand new G37. Most likely would've been the M3.

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.

jginnane

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

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!

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Island_370

E46 was on my list as well. But very rare here...hard to find for sale.

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C6 vette or another 350z to forge and boost. Z was much nicer inside and new car reliable so it won out.

fly yellow

G37s. I went with the Z because i thought it looked better.

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cave vulture

Everything you do in this world should make at least a little bit of sense, and the Dodge Viper, while fun to look at just made no sense, so it was the Z.

Mergnthwirker

Holy crap! Never would have considered that one. I'm in awe, sir!

gleonard

I always wanted a Viper, but now they just look kind of like a corvette with a fender kit. If I were to buy a viper it would have to be something cira late 90's.

theDreamer

I test drove a Mustang, Genesis Coupe, and something else I forget currently, but the Z just had the looks and style I wanted.

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MightyBobo

Used C6 Z51 package.

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Humm...I don't know why? J/K

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