FT-86 vs 370z time to trade in?

shadoquad · 06-08-2012, 05:34 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!

Nikkolai · 06-09-2012, 02:13 AM

Quality control?

Toyota Warns Scion Dealers Of Ill-Fitting FR-S Body Panels

shadoquad · 06-09-2012, 08:23 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.

KaienZ34 · 06-09-2012, 08:57 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.

Can't beat those doors.

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Originally Posted by Nikkolai

Quality control?

Toyota Warns Scion Dealers Of Ill-Fitting FR-S Body Panels

Once again not miata doors...

AlphaSnacks · 06-10-2012, 01:20 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, 01:38 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.

kenchan · 06-11-2012, 05:41 PM

hockey player is more like a super duty pickup with supercharger and all.

vo2max99 · 06-29-2012, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Drex

the other thread was locked, so you find this one to repost the same thing again? we all get it by now. you love the brz/frs because magazines say its good.

this is getting to the level of spam now.

The other tread being locked had nothing to do with what I posted.

I love the BRZ / FR-S because they've received phenomenal reviews?

I wouldn't say I "love" them but considering what is known there is absolutely no reason to assume they're somehow "over-priced" / "under-powered".

If that fact hurts your feelings for some reason you have issues.

The point I've made is that a car clearly does NOT have to produce superior #'s to be a superior driver's car.

Case in point: Mazda MX-5 Miata is by far a superior driver's car compared to the 370z despite producing slower test track #'s. This may be hard to swallow for some but reality is reality.

The BRZ / FR-S / MX-5 all costing under 30K and all slower than the Mustang, 370Z, Gen Coupe, etc are superior in terms of being fun / rewarding to drive.

If you race your daily driver's for a living you may want to go with the car which is merely quicker. Otherwise, I don't see the point in going with a car that is less fun to drive but happens to run a quicker 0-60 time.

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KaienZ34 · 06-29-2012, 08:51 PM

...This guy kills me...

bigsix · 06-29-2012, 09:04 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, 09:12 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.

bigsix · 06-29-2012, 09:21 PM

Ok: i guess that's to be expected from a 2.0 liter 4 cylinder engine. The light weight must have been nice, though (?)

shadoquad · 06-29-2012, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bigsix

Ok: i guess that's to be expected from a 2.0 liter 4 cylinder engine. The light weight must have been nice, though (?)

What do you want? I didn't dig it too much

b1adesofcha0s · 06-30-2012, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by vo2max99

The other tread being locked had nothing to do with what I posted.

I love the BRZ / FR-S because they've received phenomenal reviews?

I wouldn't say I "love" them but considering what is known there is absolutely no reason to assume they're somehow "over-priced" / "under-powered".

If that fact hurts your feelings for some reason you have issues.

The point I've made is that a car clearly does NOT have to produce superior #'s to be a superior driver's car.

Case in point: Mazda MX-5 Miata is by far a superior driver's car compared to the 370z despite producing slower test track #'s. This may be hard to swallow for some but reality is reality.

The BRZ / FR-S / MX-5 all costing under 30K and all slower than the Mustang, 370Z, Gen Coupe, etc are superior in terms of being fun / rewarding to drive.

If you race your daily driver's for a living you may want to go with the car which is merely quicker. Otherwise, I don't see the point in going with a car that is less fun to drive but happens to run a quicker 0-60 time.

Free education.

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So how much do Toyota/Subaru pay you for all this advertisement and how can I get in on it?

Thechidz · 06-30-2012, 12:53 AM

Got a close up look at a toyota dealership the other day and didnt even test drive it. While nice it is no z.

06-11-2012, 01:38 AM	#141 (permalink)
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

06-29-2012, 08:51 PM	#144 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	...This guy kills me... __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

06-30-2012, 12:53 AM	#150 (permalink)
Thechidz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NY Posts: 1,009 Drives: Nissan 370z Monti Bl Rep Power: 16	Got a close up look at a toyota dealership the other day and didnt even test drive it. While nice it is no z. __________________ I <3 my car

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bigsix A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,227 Drives: Honda City/Mazda 2 Rep Power: 19	Ok: i guess that's to be expected from a 2.0 liter 4 cylinder engine. The light weight must have been nice, though (?)