Polaris Slingshot

babyzilla · 06-15-2017, 08:40 AM

I remember when the slingshot first came out and it definitely caught my eye, but as soon as I heard the engine was from Pontiac and the the transmission was from Saturn I was turned off. It looked pretty cool, at least to me, but it became an after thought fairly quickly. I'm in the market for a weekend car and the Nismo is probably my favorite sports car of all time. I'm just trying to wait it out to hear the final word regarding the z35 (and even then I'd probably still choose the z34). Anyways, the reason why I'm bringing this up is because I recently heard the Slingshot had to be recalled yet again (if you're not aware, the slingshot has been recalled several times - I never really cared to read about them).

I'm just wondering what you guys think of it. It looks like a blast to drive! I'm not sure of reliability, craftsmanship or warranty. I know the looks are love it or hate it and the reviews seems to say it's either great or pointless. Nothing really in the middle. Obviously it doesn't compare to the Nismo, but as a weekend car...opinions?

BTW any other cars I should be thinking about? Please don't give me the mustang, miata, camaro, etc crap...there's a reason why I like the Nismo lol
I do like the Evora a lot, but again, the bang for buck of the Nismo is too good pass up on and there's no way I'm paying 100k for a weekend car.

Thanks in advance for any input!

SouthArk370Z · 06-15-2017, 09:08 AM

Interesting styling and all, but, given the number of serious recalls in the Slingshot's short history, I'd pass.

See also: Polaris Slingshot Problems and Issues | Polaris Slingshot Forum

Cyber370 · 06-15-2017, 09:31 AM

You'd think based on the looks, the thing would be a sharp handling road rocket. Looks are deceiving when it comes to the Slingshot. It is quite boring to drive and the performance is just not there. It's relatively slow, uncomfortable and has vague steering feel. The interior is all covered in cheap plastic and rubber. It is a dud in my opinion.
Believe it or not, I was actually considering getting one instead of my '16 Nismo. Man am I glad I went for the Z.

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Jayhovah · 06-15-2017, 10:07 AM

I think it'd be cooler with 4 wheels.

Raeshlavik · 06-15-2017, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babyzilla

BTW any other cars I should be thinking about? Please don't give me the mustang, miata, camaro, etc crap...there's a reason why I like the Nismo lol
I do like the Evora a lot, but again, the bang for buck of the Nismo is too good pass up on and there's no way I'm paying 100k for a weekend car.

Thanks in advance for any input!

The Z is an amazing toy and while not the best at any one thing, the total package is hard to beat for under $100K.

With one tiny exception (literally): The Fiat 500 Abarth.

The Abarth is half the cost, gets twice the gas mileage, weighs 1000 pounds less, and right out of the box is 80% of the 370Z's performance envelope.

And if you drop about $3k in bolt-ons, the Abarth will make north of 220hp, weigh about one ton with the driver in it, will corner with enough force to damage hot asphalt, and sound like it ate a Ferrari 458 for breakfast.... I say this as someone who owns and races a '13 Abarth with about $3K in bolt-ons.

There are some down-sides though: the Abarth is ugly as sin compared to the 370Z, has the typical Italian long arms - short legs seat position, you sit stupidly high in the car so it feels like you'll flip over all the time, and the car has a 90" wheelbase and is 55" across - so with any kind of sport suspension it's a bit like strapping yourself to a paint mixer.

Overall though, the Abarth is super cheap to feed and a hoot to drive. Taking one for a spin is highly recommended.

Cyber370 · 06-15-2017, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayhovah

I think it'd be cooler with 4 wheels.

Most definitely. However, it would be extremely difficult and expensive to sell it as a car. By the time it passed all the regulatory and Highway safety requirements, it would be twice or three times as heavy and double the price. It's unfortunate but that is reality. That's the only reason that Slingshots, T-rex's, etc. exist today. It's a way to get around it. But, having three wheels instead of four is an inherently bad design concept.

Jayhovah · 06-15-2017, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raeshlavik

The Z is an amazing toy and while not the best at any one thing, the total package is hard to beat for under $100K.

With one tiny exception (literally): The Fiat 500 Abarth.

The Abarth is half the cost, gets twice the gas mileage, weighs 1000 pounds less, and right out of the box is 80% of the 370Z's performance envelope.

And if you drop about $3k in bolt-ons, the Abarth will make north of 220hp, weigh about one ton with the driver in it, will corner with enough force to damage hot asphalt, and sound like it ate a Ferrari 458 for breakfast.... I say this as someone who owns and races a '13 Abarth with about $3K in bolt-ons.

There are some down-sides though: the Abarth is ugly as sin compared to the 370Z, has the typical Italian long arms - short legs seat position, you sit stupidly high in the car so it feels like you'll flip over all the time, and the car has a 90" wheelbase and is 55" across - so with any kind of sport suspension it's a bit like strapping yourself to a paint mixer.

Overall though, the Abarth is super cheap to feed and a hoot to drive. Taking one for a spin is highly recommended.

You neglected the #1 best thing about the Abarth - the girl in the ads.

Raeshlavik · 06-15-2017, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayhovah

You neglected the #1 best thing about the Abarth - the girl in the ads.

Very true!

DCNISMO · 06-15-2017, 10:58 AM

You want this.....

X-Bow

Jayhovah · 06-15-2017, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCNISMO

You want this.....

X-Bow

Always been a fan of a the x-bow... don't know anything about how it performs, just love the 'pissed-off-cockroach' look.

babyzilla · 06-15-2017, 11:12 AM

Quote:

There are some down-sides though: the Abarth is ugly as sin compared to the 370Z, has the typical Italian long arms - short legs seat position, you sit stupidly high in the car so it feels like you'll flip over all the time, and the car has a 90" wheelbase and is 55" across - so with any kind of sport suspension it's a bit like strapping yourself to a paint mixer.

Yeah....sorry dude I can't get over the looks LOL

Quote:

You want this.....

X-Bow

WOAH! Where did this come from?? It looks very expensive...how much is it? When is it coming out?
Edit: I just did some digging....88k lmao no thanks. Looks bad *** though.

wanker · 06-15-2017, 12:05 PM

Never understood the appeal of the Polaris Slingshot; all the danger and risk of riding a motorcycling, with none of the performance benefits.

DCNISMO · 06-15-2017, 12:28 PM

I've seen an X Bow at the track kill other cars, with a good driver it can keep up or easily get by lots of higher priced or modded up cars. It's street legal too.

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-15-2017, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyber370

You'd think based on the looks, the thing would be a sharp handling road rocket. Looks are deceiving when it comes to the Slingshot. It is quite boring to drive and the performance is just not there. It's relatively slow, uncomfortable and has vague steering feel. The interior is all covered in cheap plastic and rubber. It is a dud in my opinion.
Believe it or not, I was actually considering getting one instead of my '16 Nismo. Man am I glad I went for the Z.

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Wow.... vague steering feel on that type of vehicle = worthless beyond reproach. Dayum!

NecioVato · 06-16-2017, 03:27 PM

Wondering what your budget is? The car I was considering getting before I got into a Z or that I wanted to trade my GTI in for (you know...bc YOLO) was the Mini Cooper GP2. The color scheme is great...different shades of gray along with red stitching. Suppose to be a better handling car than the JCW Mini to begin with and more HP - so it might be something to consider. You'll have to buy used since they only came out for 1 year.

Here is one for sale I believe:
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used...ting=177748705

Good luck.

06-15-2017, 08:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
babyzilla Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Maryland Posts: 487 Drives: 15 Nismo Tech 6MT Rep Power: 23631	Polaris Slingshot I remember when the slingshot first came out and it definitely caught my eye, but as soon as I heard the engine was from Pontiac and the the transmission was from Saturn I was turned off. It looked pretty cool, at least to me, but it became an after thought fairly quickly. I'm in the market for a weekend car and the Nismo is probably my favorite sports car of all time. I'm just trying to wait it out to hear the final word regarding the z35 (and even then I'd probably still choose the z34). Anyways, the reason why I'm bringing this up is because I recently heard the Slingshot had to be recalled yet again (if you're not aware, the slingshot has been recalled several times - I never really cared to read about them). I'm just wondering what you guys think of it. It looks like a blast to drive! I'm not sure of reliability, craftsmanship or warranty. I know the looks are love it or hate it and the reviews seems to say it's either great or pointless. Nothing really in the middle. Obviously it doesn't compare to the Nismo, but as a weekend car...opinions? BTW any other cars I should be thinking about? Please don't give me the mustang, miata, camaro, etc crap...there's a reason why I like the Nismo lol I do like the Evora a lot, but again, the bang for buck of the Nismo is too good pass up on and there's no way I'm paying 100k for a weekend car. Thanks in advance for any input!

06-15-2017, 09:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Interesting styling and all, but, given the number of serious recalls in the Slingshot's short history, I'd pass. See also: Polaris Slingshot Problems and Issues \| Polaris Slingshot Forum babyzilla likes this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

06-15-2017, 09:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cyber370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Montreal, QC Canada Posts: 679 Drives: 2016 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 19372	Polaris Slingshot You'd think based on the looks, the thing would be a sharp handling road rocket. Looks are deceiving when it comes to the Slingshot. It is quite boring to drive and the performance is just not there. It's relatively slow, uncomfortable and has vague steering feel. The interior is all covered in cheap plastic and rubber. It is a dud in my opinion. Believe it or not, I was actually considering getting one instead of my '16 Nismo. Man am I glad I went for the Z. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk babyzilla likes this. __________________ "That’s when you know you’ve found somebody special. When you can just shut the fck up for a minute and comfortably enjoy the silence.”-Mia (Pulp Fiction)*

06-15-2017, 12:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
wanker Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Diego Posts: 443 Drives: 2011 370Z S/T A7 Rep Power: 2901	Never understood the appeal of the Polaris Slingshot; all the danger and risk of riding a motorcycling, with none of the performance benefits. babyzilla likes this.

06-15-2017, 12:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
DCNISMO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: washington dc Posts: 995 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 179	I've seen an X Bow at the track kill other cars, with a good driver it can keep up or easily get by lots of higher priced or modded up cars. It's street legal too. babyzilla likes this.

06-15-2017, 10:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
DCNISMO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: washington dc Posts: 995 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 179	You want this..... X-Bow

06-16-2017, 03:27 PM	#15 (permalink)
NecioVato Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 326 Drives: 2017 Black Nismo Z Rep Power: 19787	Wondering what your budget is? The car I was considering getting before I got into a Z or that I wanted to trade my GTI in for (you know...bc YOLO) was the Mini Cooper GP2. The color scheme is great...different shades of gray along with red stitching. Suppose to be a better handling car than the JCW Mini to begin with and more HP - so it might be something to consider. You'll have to buy used since they only came out for 1 year. Here is one for sale I believe: https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used...ting=177748705 Good luck. Last edited by NecioVato; 06-16-2017 at 03:31 PM.

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