What other cars are on par with the 370z?

nis350 · 11-26-2014, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tnav

There is no other car close to the 370Z in any way, if you can afford to buy a Porsche 911 S 06+ and get a good warranty, I would say go that route

The 997 is a different animal all together and probably not comparable to the 370z. Nice 06+ 997C2S' cost more than the Z new....

However, the cost of maint for the 997 is scary being 8 yrs old especially with the potential IMS & RMS issues. The 997.2 (09+) is the one to get. It has a new engine design, but they are around $60k+.

victort · 11-26-2014, 04:46 PM

i still stand by my opinion and say that the new 5.0 is better in every way

Red__Zed · 11-26-2014, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by victort

i still stand by my opinion and say that the new 5.0 is better in every way

It's definitely not better at being a two seat Nissan.

cab83_750 · 11-27-2014, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by tnav

agreed, $40k for the car and another $40k in repairs, the only 911 to buy in my opinion is the 997 06+

There is no other car close to the 370Z in any way, if you can afford to buy a Porsche 911 S 06+ and get a good warranty, I would say go that route

FYI, the older the Porsche and the higher the mileage, warranty would be shocking. For reference, a 2007 Porsche 997 would run you about $2,000.00/year. IIRC, I was quoted over $6,000.00 for 3 years/36K miles, whichever comes first.

cab83_750 · 11-27-2014, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by rooftop

Porsche 911 Turbo

Are you serious?

czirrfb · 11-27-2014, 12:27 PM

I've been trying so hard to find a used S2000 for under $15,000 with under 60k miles, its impossible.

Almost all of them have 90k+ miles and the ones that are under 50k miles are going for around $20,000+

There are only 488 of them for sale in the entire USA on car guru....

DavidZ370 · 11-27-2014, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by victort

i still stand by my opinion and say that the new 5.0 is better in every way

And you are definitely still wrong

brucelidat · 11-27-2014, 03:56 PM

the 5.0 is faster, that we all know. To say it is better in every way is debateable

czirrfb · 11-27-2014, 04:10 PM

The new mustang looks sweet, but not as nice as the 370z

victort · 11-27-2014, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by brucelidat

the 5.0 is faster, that we all know. To say it is better in every way is debateable

i may have been over exaggerating a little, but for the most part on the objective numbers at least, it's true. subjective matters such as looks are always a toss up. I loved the Z when it first came out, but I'm just being real and able to admit when a newer, better performance car comes out.

victort · 11-27-2014, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

It's definitely not better at being a two seat Nissan.

touche lol

DavidZ370 · 11-27-2014, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by victort

i may have been over exaggerating a little, but for the most part on the objective numbers at least, it's true. subjective matters such as looks are always a toss up. I loved the Z when it first came out, but I'm just being real and able to admit when a newer, better performance car comes out.

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Tadpole · 11-28-2014, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by victort

i may have been over exaggerating a little, but for the most part on the objective numbers at least, it's true. subjective matters such as looks are always a toss up. I loved the Z when it first came out, but I'm just being real and able to admit when a newer, better performance car comes out.

The new mustang kind of favors the Z some what. Way to go Ford!

Jordo! · 11-28-2014, 02:05 AM

I do really like the recent changes, buuuuut....

1. The GT version needs a V8 to best the Z, and it's by up to .5 sec -- no small feat, but it takes two more cylinders (and a LOT more torque) to accomplish it, so, well, it should be a little quicker... it would really suck if it wasn't.

2. The base price for the 5.0 is pretty close to the Z, and a nicely equipped one is in the low to mid 40K range... that's not really a bang-for-buck bargain (except in theory; i.e., if you feel strongly that V8 > V6), although it is a reasonable car to consider for cross shopping if you aren't a bit leery of Fords... and why would you be...? They do make fine trucks

Anyway, I certainly wouldn't turn one down, but I still prefer the Z. We'll have to see what the Z35 can do to impress.

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brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 31	the 5.0 is faster, that we all know. To say it is better in every way is debateable __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

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czirrfb Base Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Phoenix Posts: 162 Drives: 03 Nissan 350z DB M6 Rep Power: 10	The new mustang looks sweet, but not as nice as the 370z Jordo! and dotcomee like this. Last edited by czirrfb; 11-27-2014 at 04:18 PM.

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Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	I do really like the recent changes, buuuuut.... 1. The GT version needs a V8 to best the Z, and it's by up to .5 sec -- no small feat, but it takes two more cylinders (and a LOT more torque) to accomplish it, so, well, it should be a little quicker... it would really suck if it wasn't. 2. The base price for the 5.0 is pretty close to the Z, and a nicely equipped one is in the low to mid 40K range... that's not really a bang-for-buck bargain (except in theory; i.e., if you feel strongly that V8 > V6), although it is a reasonable car to consider for cross shopping if you aren't a bit leery of Fords... and why would you be...? They do make fine trucks Anyway, I certainly wouldn't turn one down, but I still prefer the Z. We'll have to see what the Z35 can do to impress. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

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