Biased, non biased opinions... Help

Bleek · 07-24-2014, 03:34 AM

As a long time forum member (almost since the 370 came out), I've been a fan of the 370z. I've been saving the past 2 years and am finally in the market to pull the trigger. I know more than likely what everyone on these forums are going to say, get the 370z and shut up. While I realllllly want to, I want something faster... Without having to TT the Z.

Basically my options are... Anything under 60k. I just got the wife a 2014 A4, and while I really don't like buying new cars (for obvious depreciation reasons), its going to be brand new.

The only requirements are-

Under 60k (obviously the cheaper the better, ideally around 50~)
Manual

TL;DR- Should I just buy the Z and TT it or explore other options (up to 60k) ?

14ZTSport · 07-24-2014, 04:39 AM

There are faster cars you can buy for < 60k. For example, the mustang 5.0 I recently traded for my Z was a few 1/10 second faster 0-60. That being said, I buy cars to DD, not race and though I do like to stretch out a cars performance now and then, those few 1/10 will never make a difference, as I'll never line up head to head with any other car to race, street or track. I always know the specs of any car I own, the general specs of other cars, and pretty much know without a run what the outcome would be. Buy what you like!

NoLaKrewe · 07-24-2014, 05:01 AM

Buy a Z and TT it.

madwi · 07-24-2014, 05:14 AM

I personally would try to find a slightly used 'vette (or new? I have not looked at their prices recently) but thats just me.

Zoren 370 · 07-24-2014, 05:26 AM

I vote for the vette! Not as nibble as the Z but the vette is fast and damn intimidating on the road!
The Z is more spanking flirtatious!

DjSquall · 07-24-2014, 05:51 AM

Find a used GTR for that money

aszyd · 07-24-2014, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DjSquall

Find a used GTR for that money

I was shocked to see that there are GTRs available for 60K on Autotrader. They might not be the best examples, but they do exist.

I would look for a Vette as well. You can probably find a new C7 for that, or a just little more.

Zoren 370 · 07-24-2014, 06:20 AM

Of course the big brother GTR but get the 11+ models.
2009 have transmission/clutch issues with too much launch control.

Limeybastard · 07-24-2014, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DjSquall

Find a used GTR for that money

Good god no!

zefaulter · 07-24-2014, 06:18 AM

2012 - 2013 corvette for your price point. Older GTR if you want auto. I personally would still get Z

Duc_Z09 · 07-24-2014, 06:27 AM

1) Buy a gently used Boss 302 Mustang and add forced induction.
2) ???
3) Profit!

Bleek · 07-24-2014, 06:47 AM

Didn't expect to see this many replies this quickly, love the370z

I think everyone seems to forget... Most people like the Z because its fairly quick and great around the corners. I, too, like the Z for that reason. If I were to go the Vette/Mustang route, I feel asif I would be disappointed. Maybe I just need to get out and test drive.

As for the GTR, its auto. I refuse to buy an automatic sports car, takes the fun outta it.

Thanks though everyone

jpkirk · 07-24-2014, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bleek

I think everyone seems to forget... Most people like the Z because its fairly quick and great around the corners. I, too, like the Z for that reason. If I were to go the Vette/Mustang route, I feel asif I would be disappointed. Maybe I just need to get out and test drive.

Thanks though everyone

The problem I have with vette/camaro/mustang/challenger is that every third car on the the road is a vette/camaro/mustang/challenger. Way too many of them. This summer I have seen only a few 350Z's and damn few 370Z's. They are unique and that is very high on the list of why I like it. Other than the fact that it is quick/fast enough for this old fart and I have only rarely stretched the traction control. AutoX will fix that.

aszyd · 07-24-2014, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duc_Z09

1) Buy a gently used Boss 302 Mustang and add forced induction.
2) ???
3) Profit!

Also a good choice! A roots blower would make the car amazing.

brancky3 · 07-24-2014, 07:14 AM

Shelby GT500?

07-24-2014, 03:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bleek Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 214 Drives: 2014 Audi A4 Rep Power: 15	Biased, non biased opinions... Help As a long time forum member (almost since the 370 came out), I've been a fan of the 370z. I've been saving the past 2 years and am finally in the market to pull the trigger. I know more than likely what everyone on these forums are going to say, get the 370z and shut up. While I realllllly want to, I want something faster... Without having to TT the Z. Basically my options are... Anything under 60k. I just got the wife a 2014 A4, and while I really don't like buying new cars (for obvious depreciation reasons), its going to be brand new. The only requirements are- Under 60k (obviously the cheaper the better, ideally around 50~) Manual TL;DR- Should I just buy the Z and TT it or explore other options (up to 60k) ?

07-24-2014, 04:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
14ZTSport Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 118 Drives: 14 Z M6 PW T/S Rep Power: 11	There are faster cars you can buy for < 60k. For example, the mustang 5.0 I recently traded for my Z was a few 1/10 second faster 0-60. That being said, I buy cars to DD, not race and though I do like to stretch out a cars performance now and then, those few 1/10 will never make a difference, as I'll never line up head to head with any other car to race, street or track. I always know the specs of any car I own, the general specs of other cars, and pretty much know without a run what the outcome would be. Buy what you like! Zbrah likes this.

07-24-2014, 05:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
NoLaKrewe Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NoLa Posts: 469 Drives: 2011 FJ//2015 370z Rep Power: 13	Buy a Z and TT it. Hotrodz likes this. __________________ Starting a NoLa Z club https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheBigeZClub/ The struggle will be real!

07-24-2014, 05:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684429	I personally would try to find a slightly used 'vette (or new? I have not looked at their prices recently) but thats just me. Drex, Zoren 370, jpkirk and 2 others like this.

07-24-2014, 05:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913654	I vote for the vette! Not as nibble as the Z but the vette is fast and damn intimidating on the road! The Z is more spanking flirtatious! aszyd likes this.

07-24-2014, 05:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
DjSquall A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tottenham, ON Age: 37 Posts: 1,340 Drives: My first car Rep Power: 23	Find a used GTR for that money zefaulter likes this. __________________ My Z did p0rn

07-24-2014, 06:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913654	Of course the big brother GTR but get the 11+ models. 2009 have transmission/clutch issues with too much launch control.

07-24-2014, 06:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
zefaulter A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,983 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 28	2012 - 2013 corvette for your price point. Older GTR if you want auto. I personally would still get Z aszyd likes this.

07-24-2014, 06:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
Duc_Z09 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 876 Drives: With the blinker on. Rep Power: 24	1) Buy a gently used Boss 302 Mustang and add forced induction. 2) ??? 3) Profit! aszyd likes this. __________________ 2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot) 2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc) 2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

07-24-2014, 06:47 AM	#12 (permalink)
Bleek Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 214 Drives: 2014 Audi A4 Rep Power: 15	Didn't expect to see this many replies this quickly, love the370z I think everyone seems to forget... Most people like the Z because its fairly quick and great around the corners. I, too, like the Z for that reason. If I were to go the Vette/Mustang route, I feel asif I would be disappointed. Maybe I just need to get out and test drive. As for the GTR, its auto. I refuse to buy an automatic sports car, takes the fun outta it. Thanks though everyone zefaulter likes this.

07-24-2014, 07:14 AM	#15 (permalink)
brancky3 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Greer, SC Age: 37 Posts: 754 Drives: 14 370Z Gun Metallic Rep Power: 16	Shelby GT500? __________________ 2014 Nissan 370z Gun Metallic 6-spd Test Pipes \| Nismo CBE \| Stillen Gen3 \| Swift springs \| Advanation Sway Bars \| RJM Clutch \| GTR DBA Premium Wheels

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