FT-86 vs 370z time to trade in?

Lug · 06-04-2012, 01:47 PM

2008 Honda S2000 review from Motor Trend

0-60:5.5
1/4 mile:14.0 at 97 mph
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS vs. The 2008 Honda S2000. Can it be done? - Motor Trend Sports & High-Performance Cars Forum

Viera · 06-04-2012, 01:52 PM

Saw a black one in person yesterday, and I must say, it's definitely got potential. I'd have to see them modified, but no, I would not trade the Z in for it.

Pauly · 06-04-2012, 02:00 PM

yea man, i didnt read the whole thread, but thats my favorite response to the OP's original post, hehe. cuts through all the BS!

Red__Zed · 06-04-2012, 02:04 PM

Msrp on the s was closer to 35k.

AlphaSnacks · 06-04-2012, 02:38 PM

Yeah the S2000 was surprisingly expensive compared to how bare bones it was.

smoovep · 06-08-2012, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by AlphaSnacks

Yeah the S2000 was surprisingly expensive compared to how bare bones it was.

Bare bones yes, but if Honda actually charged enough to make a profit on the S2000s (they lost money on everyone they made, just like the NSX), they would have been closer to $50k (they were hand built after all). They were nearly perfect, the balance was unbelievable, truly the best car I've ever owned, better then my brand new Z (which I love, not knocking it one bit). The S did stock what everyone here who mods their Zs is trying to do (except for the horsepower part obviously).

m4a1mustang · 06-08-2012, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by smoovep

Bare bones yes, but if Honda actually charged enough to make a profit on the S2000s (they lost money on everyone they made, just like the NSX), they would have been closer to $50k (they were hand built after all). They were nearly perfect, the balance was unbelievable, truly the best car I've ever owned, better then my brand new Z (which I love, not knocking it one bit). The S did stock what everyone here who mods their Zs is trying to do (except for the horsepower part obviously).

I love my S.

shadoquad · 06-08-2012, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by smoovep

Bare bones yes, but if Honda actually charged enough to make a profit on the S2000s (they lost money on everyone they made, just like the NSX), they would have been closer to $50k (they were hand built after all). They were nearly perfect, the balance was unbelievable, truly the best car I've ever owned, better then my brand new Z (which I love, not knocking it one bit). The S did stock what everyone here who mods their Zs is trying to do (except for the horsepower part obviously).

I agree with most of what you said, except this part. The S was a different kind of car. Closer to a suped-up Miata than a Z. The Z is very bulky. It's practically a muscle car in comparison. I love the S, but 33k brand new was too much cost for what the car was, in my opinion.

smoovep · 06-08-2012, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

I agree with most of what you said, except this part. The S was a different kind of car. Closer to a suped-up Miata than a Z. The Z is very bulky. It's practically a muscle car in comparison. I love the S, but 33k brand new was too much cost for what the car was, in my opinion.

When comparing the S to the Z, I tell my friends, "My S was like a pro figure skater, my Z is more like a pro hockey player!!!"

The S was pure precision, the Z is pure beef! I was Tim Allen caveman grunting all the way home from the dealership.

shadoquad · 06-08-2012, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by smoovep

When comparing the S to the Z, I tell my friends, "My S was like a pro figure skater, my Z is more like a pro hockey player!!!"
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perfect analogy!

shadoquad · 06-09-2012, 07:23 PM

I drove it today. It wasn't bad, but it didn't really grab me. For the money, I'd rather have a Miata.

bigsix · 06-29-2012, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

I drove it today. It wasn't bad, but it didn't really grab me. For the money, I'd rather have a Miata.

What would you say the "weak link" was ? I sat inside of a Toyota 86 a few months ago and was really impressed with the seat feel, steering wheel, driving position, interior layout/function. Is it the engine & exhaust sound that lets the car down ? ?

shadoquad · 06-29-2012, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bigsix

What would you say the "weak link" was ? I sat inside of a Toyota 86 a few months ago and was really impressed with the seat feel, steering wheel, driving position, interior layout/function. Is it the engine & exhaust sound that lets the car down ? ?

Lack of oomph, didn't have the turn-in I expected. Interior was well laid out but cheap. They're ok.

AlphaSnacks · 06-10-2012, 12:20 AM

Eh, I wouldn't call the 370Z a Hockey player. It's more of a speed skater. Precise, fast around corners, but not necessarily brutish and powerful. A Hockey player is more of a Corvette Z06, imo.

wilsonp · 06-11-2012, 12:38 AM

The Z weighs a few hundred pounds too much to be a speed skater - the Z06 is actually lighter than a 370Z. Definitely the hockey player of the group.

06-04-2012, 01:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
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wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 17	The Z weighs a few hundred pounds too much to be a speed skater - the Z06 is actually lighter than a 370Z. Definitely the hockey player of the group. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

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