Nissan 370Z, thoughts?

[Vector Prime]

Hey guys,

Been thinking about replacing my car for sometime now and nothing has really caught my eye.

I quite like the look and drive of the 370z though, so I've been seriously considering getting one, any thoughts (or suggestions) from other car buffs?

(Parameters are that it has to be sub-$70k, near new or new and has sporty performance)

[k.wong23]

Audi TT?
http://liveimages.carsales.com.au/dealer/carsales/22883906.jpg

[Hereticpoo]

BMW 135i. Similar Price
0-100 in 5.3s (Quicker than 370z)
100kg lighter than 370z.
In line 6 twin turbo. Same engine as Z4 and 335.
However if your a track day man, 135 has NO mechanical Limited Slip Diff.
She's a one wheeler.

[Vector Prime]

Audi TT?


BMW 135i. Similar Price
0-100 in 5.3s (Quicker than 370z)
100kg lighter than 370z.
In line 6 twin turbo. Same engine as Z4 and 335.
However if your a track day man, 135 has NO mechanical Limited Slip Diff.
She's a one wheeler.

Yeah I looked at both of those ~ not a fan of their styling or the associated maintenance costs either.

[MV75]

Yep, go the Z. It is a car on my list too if I had that sort of budget.

You'd only go mercedes and co for over 100k. And I've never liked Audis. In fact, I'm not much into any euro trash. :p They're too boring and generic and too many have rattlers. Japanese styling all the way.

[Saintly]

I second the Z! Go Megatron!

You have a couple of choices in that sub-70k mark... 2010 Evo, 2009 Caterham 7, 2009 Elfin, 2010 Elise S 111

This was my reference -> http://www.carsales.com.au/new-cars/results.aspx?PriceTo=3030&keywords=mx5&PriceFrom=3018&No=15&Nne=15&sid=127670A33849&SearchAction=N&N=2994%202951%203044%20%203018%203030&tabid=2207633&Qpb=true&Ns=p_NewPrice_Decimal%7C1%7C%7Cp_Make_String%7C0%7 C%7Cp_Family_String%7C0%7C%7Cp_Badge_String%7C0%7C %7Cp_Series_String%7C0

[blackie]

mmmmmmmm evo......

[Vector Prime]

I second the Z! Go Megatron!

You have a couple of choices in that sub-70k mark... 2010 Evo, 2009 Caterham 7, 2009 Elfin, 2010 Elise S 111


mmmmmmmm evo......

Evo - no thanks... not particularly keen spending that sort of money for a car based on a $25k shopping trolley :D

Caterham 7 - great for the track, but it's not something I could drive every day.

Elise - $70k for a Proton wrapped in fibreglass and powered by a Celica motor? Awesome performance, but a bit too much of a kit car for my liking.

Seems like the Zed is the only one on the list at the moment, unless I want to go back to another Rx-8. :(

[i_amtrunks]

unless I want to go back to another Rx-8. :(

Not had good experiences with the RX8 then? That was going to be my suggestion. :(

[Hereticpoo]

Or you could grab a VE SS Commodore and strap a big mother supercharger on it. That'll get you 400KW and lots of opposite lock.....

EDIT: 44k for an ss, plus 12k for stage two supercharger and tuning.
$56k for 500kw :eek:

http://www.kpmauto.com/tabid/116/Default.aspx

[Vector Prime]

Not had good experiences with the RX8 then? That was going to be my suggestion. :(

Not so much a bad experience (although the crappy fuel economy and constant engine oil top ups did annoy me a bit :D), more rather a case of 'been there, done that'.

I was an early adopter and picked up my Rx8 back in 2k3 when they launched. I kept it for a bit over 3 yrs... they haven't done any significant upgrades (besides the improved styling) since then to make me want to go back and get another one.


Or you could grab a VE SS Commodore and strap a big mother supercharger on it. That'll get you 400KW and lots of opposite lock.....

EDIT: 44k for an ss, plus 12k for stage two supercharger and tuning.
$56k for 500kw :eek:


Hahaha.... nice, but not my cup of tea... not a fan of V8s unless they rev beyond 6k and are fitted inside something European. :p

[Hereticpoo]

Hahaha.... nice, but not my cup of tea... not a fan of V8s unless they rev beyond 6k and are fitted inside something European. :p

Really, man thats like an 8 second qtr mile.....
Looks like 370Z is the way to go, please don't get a yellow one. :)

[blackie]

Or you could grab a VE SS Commodore and strap a big mother supercharger on it. That'll get you 400KW and lots of opposite lock.....

EDIT: 44k for an ss, plus 12k for stage two supercharger and tuning.
$56k for 500kw :eek:

http://www.kpmauto.com/tabid/116/Default.aspx

my mate did that..... except it was a VT GTS..... and it wasnt a supercharger, but a turbo
still puts out 800hp at the flywheel......

[Vector Prime]

Looks like 370Z is the way to go, please don't get a yellow one. :)

Funny you should say that... what's wrong with yellow? :confused:

http://images.drive.com.au/drive_images/Editorial/2008/11/19/2009_370Z_Exterior3_m.jpg

Seems like the Zed is the car... just doing some final sums and insurance quotes and such... :(

[Hereticpoo]

Funny you should say that... what's wrong with yellow? :confused:

http://images.drive.com.au/drive_images/Editorial/2008/11/19/2009_370Z_Exterior3_m.jpg

Seems like the Zed is the car... just doing some final sums and insurance quotes and such... :(

Nothing wrong with yellow mate its all about personal preference ;)