Went to Drive a 911 today DID NOT

pokeyl · 11-11-2015, 10:24 PM

2008, less miles than the Z, but the rubber trim around the rear side windows was cracked, and the front turn or park lamp were frosted over, you could not see the bulbs. Paint looked better than the Z but I did not even look inside, just walked away.

DOOMMONKEY777 · 11-11-2015, 10:41 PM

Lol.

barncobob · 11-12-2015, 07:48 AM

i just came over from 06 997,,nice car but very pricey to maintain/fix. im loving the Z and loving the 3yr warranty

D.Stillwell · 11-13-2015, 06:49 AM

Z is the poor man's Porsche. Build it up and dog every Porsche you run into. Thats what I like doing, but I like Porsche, so BMW and Audi get most of my dogging.

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kenchan · 11-13-2015, 12:04 PM

if you've driven even a cayman u'd agree with me that the Z is nothing like a porsche.

D.Stillwell · 11-13-2015, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

if you've driven even a cayman u'd agree with me that the Z is nothing like a porsche.

I have, and yes you're right.

But that's why the Porsche is at least 30k more, even a Cayman. Way more running cost, also.

For extra 30k you can have a Z built up to match those Porsches pretty well. Just my .02

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TerribleONE · 11-13-2015, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

if you've driven even a cayman u'd agree with me that the Z is nothing like a porsche.

The things I would do for a GT4...

kenchan · 11-13-2015, 12:24 PM

i suppose if you just took the RWD and 2 seater portion at the near power range, i suppose it could be considered similar.. but dat would be a general public opinion.. not a car guy's comment.

kenchan · 11-13-2015, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

The things I would do for a GT4...

starts $85K or something, right? not a ridiculous price, achievable! GO FOR IT

TerribleONE · 11-13-2015, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

starts $85K or something, right? not a ridiculous price, achievable! GO FOR IT

Yea starts at $84,600. I need more garage space though since I am not willing to give up the Z.

kenchan · 11-13-2015, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

Yea starts at $84,600. I need more garage space though since I am not willing to give up the Z.

yah, in this case becomes a much pricer buy... house + $84,600 lol

I have the same issue..i have no exotic cars but i want to keep my Z and G while i get an Abarth and IS350F...and keep my beater honda too... no place to put them all.

Push370zzz · 11-13-2015, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, in this case becomes a much pricer buy... house + $84,600 lol

I have the same issue..i have no exotic cars but i want to keep my Z and G while i get an Abarth and IS350F...and keep my beater honda too... no place to put them all.

kenchan · 11-13-2015, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Push370zzz

remind me anything u post is garbage..

DCNISMO · 11-14-2015, 11:32 PM

So you called it crap and did not drive it because of simple cosmetic items? That's stupid. I had a modded Nismo with a V in between and have now a 911 C4S, the Z is not a Porsche, its a fun lower cost alternative, but that's it. Any car can get crappy if its not maintained. The Z does not drive at all like the 911 and never will no matter how much money you throw at it.

edo-san · 11-14-2015, 11:51 PM

Nice topic; discussed many times I am sure. Porsche is better engineered off the line but I have to agree that with a few mods and you are pretty close to a non aspirated 911. Look at the specs between the two...nearly identical and for $60k less YUUUUUUP. Not to mention maintenance costs. So yes a poor man...in some cases. I like taking the JDM underdog and turning the wrench here and there to upset German inginuity! I do admit, it would be nice to have a Porshce (esp. the GT2 or 918 Spider; oops apples/oranges) but I am quite happy with my 370. Besides I have fun discussing this topic with my brother-in-law who owns the 911. I think that if I wanted to spend the money it would be on a NISMO GTR anyways...

11-11-2015, 10:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
pokeyl Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: DFS Posts: 900 Drives: ??? Rep Power: 55	Went to Drive a 911 today DID NOT 2008, less miles than the Z, but the rubber trim around the rear side windows was cracked, and the front turn or park lamp were frosted over, you could not see the bulbs. Paint looked better than the Z but I did not even look inside, just walked away. kenchan likes this. __________________ It's not my fault I'm old, I was born a very long time ago!

11-11-2015, 10:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
DOOMMONKEY777 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Crooklyn Posts: 1,008 Drives: 370Z 6psd-sport-pkg Rep Power: 21	Lol. __________________ Kids don't do Drugs, Drugs are bad, so let the professional druggies do Drugs for you. 537whp/496lb/tq@8-9PSI 93 octane

11-13-2015, 12:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	if you've driven even a cayman u'd agree with me that the Z is nothing like a porsche. TerribleONE, GZ3, street2soul and 2 others like this.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i suppose if you just took the RWD and 2 seater portion at the near power range, i suppose it could be considered similar.. but dat would be a general public opinion.. not a car guy's comment.

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DCNISMO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: washington dc Posts: 995 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 179	So you called it crap and did not drive it because of simple cosmetic items? That's stupid. I had a modded Nismo with a V in between and have now a 911 C4S, the Z is not a Porsche, its a fun lower cost alternative, but that's it. Any car can get crappy if its not maintained. The Z does not drive at all like the 911 and never will no matter how much money you throw at it.

11-14-2015, 11:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
edo-san Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Lathrop CA Posts: 28 Drives: 2014 370Z Rep Power: 10	Nice topic; discussed many times I am sure. Porsche is better engineered off the line but I have to agree that with a few mods and you are pretty close to a non aspirated 911. Look at the specs between the two...nearly identical and for $60k less YUUUUUUP. Not to mention maintenance costs. So yes a poor man...in some cases. I like taking the JDM underdog and turning the wrench here and there to upset German inginuity! I do admit, it would be nice to have a Porshce (esp. the GT2 or 918 Spider; oops apples/oranges) but I am quite happy with my 370. Besides I have fun discussing this topic with my brother-in-law who owns the 911. I think that if I wanted to spend the money it would be on a NISMO GTR anyways...