Is the Z the best sports car for around $30k?
03-29-2007, 01:55 PM
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Double the money? ? Not exactly... a base C6 is a very formidable car on any kind of track that would tear apart a 350Z (mid 12s in the 1/4 and handling is great) and I've seen people on here bragging about paying near 40K for a 350Z while a C6 can be bought new for ~45K... The new Z06 might be double the money but it also runs low 11s on factory rubber and high 10s now with a set of Drag Radials under it.. not really in the same league. Combine that with rediculous handling and it's worth much more than double the money IMHO. 
03-29-2007, 03:07 PM
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I've had many Z cars over the years and this car is no different when it comes to a few things.
1) It handles really well.
2) It has a very good ride stock for a sports car.
3)They are reliable.
4)Gas mileage vs performance is very good. V8's use a lot of gas around town.
Not so true anymore on the freeway though. My 400HP V8 Firebird gets about the same as my Z there. A new Vette would get good mileage too on the freeway. However, that's more than I want to pay.
5) They look great.
6) Plenty of power for weekend car.
For racing there are better choices. For a weekend racer ... lots of parts out there and they hold their own in their class. V6 remember. Two wheel drive. Against V8 you'll get beat a bunch .... not always - So for a V6 pretty nice.
7) Interior design - rattles ... Mine doesn't rattle and I love the modern styling.
8) Independent rear .... Well, drag racing it does OK and that's a surprise... In the corners, it's super nice. You can throw it around a lot. You can't do that as much in a Firebird or a Stang say.
9) Small turning radius ... can whip a U-turn anywhere. Mustangs Y-turn on my street. Don't get me wrong I've owned many mustangs. The Z is just a cut above in most things. Power Ford has it..... but, look at the rest of the car. Have to admit I like that new Shelby ... but, I'd trade in my Firebird for that not the Z.
10) Did I mention they look great !!!
1) It handles really well.
2) It has a very good ride stock for a sports car.
3)They are reliable.
4)Gas mileage vs performance is very good. V8's use a lot of gas around town.
Not so true anymore on the freeway though. My 400HP V8 Firebird gets about the same as my Z there. A new Vette would get good mileage too on the freeway. However, that's more than I want to pay.
5) They look great.
6) Plenty of power for weekend car.
For racing there are better choices. For a weekend racer ... lots of parts out there and they hold their own in their class. V6 remember. Two wheel drive. Against V8 you'll get beat a bunch .... not always - So for a V6 pretty nice.
7) Interior design - rattles ... Mine doesn't rattle and I love the modern styling.
8) Independent rear .... Well, drag racing it does OK and that's a surprise... In the corners, it's super nice. You can throw it around a lot. You can't do that as much in a Firebird or a Stang say.
9) Small turning radius ... can whip a U-turn anywhere. Mustangs Y-turn on my street. Don't get me wrong I've owned many mustangs. The Z is just a cut above in most things. Power Ford has it..... but, look at the rest of the car. Have to admit I like that new Shelby ... but, I'd trade in my Firebird for that not the Z.
10) Did I mention they look great !!!
03-29-2007, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by S8ER95Z
Double the money? ? Not exactly... a base C6 is a very formidable car on any kind of track that would tear apart a 350Z (mid 12s in the 1/4 and handling is great) and I've seen people on here bragging about paying near 40K for a 350Z while a C6 can be bought new for ~45K... The new Z06 might be double the money but it also runs low 11s on factory rubber and high 10s now with a set of Drag Radials under it.. not really in the same league. Combine that with rediculous handling and it's worth much more than double the money IMHO.
Yes you can get a Z for $40K ... and yes you can get a Z06 for $80K with all the bells and whistles ... Not sure what the point is?
03-29-2007, 05:27 PM
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Most Corvettes are not ragged out. Average Corvette drivers are 50+ and drive them very conservatively. Buy used and you can talk to the previous owner and see if they drove it hard.
03-29-2007, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by TurboTrey
Most Corvettes are not ragged out. Average Corvette drivers are 50+ and drive them very conservatively. Buy used and you can talk to the previous owner and see if they drove it hard.
03-29-2007, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Z_Driver
I've had many Z cars over the years and this car is no different when it comes to a few things.
1) It handles really well.
2) It has a very good ride stock for a sports car.
3)They are reliable.
4)Gas mileage vs performance is very good. V8's use a lot of gas around town.
Not so true anymore on the freeway though. My 400HP V8 Firebird gets about the same as my Z there. A new Vette would get good mileage too on the freeway. However, that's more than I want to pay.
5) They look great.
6) Plenty of power for weekend car.
For racing there are better choices. For a weekend racer ... lots of parts out there and they hold their own in their class. V6 remember. Two wheel drive. Against V8 you'll get beat a bunch .... not always - So for a V6 pretty nice.
7) Interior design - rattles ... Mine doesn't rattle and I love the modern styling.
8) Independent rear .... Well, drag racing it does OK and that's a surprise... In the corners, it's super nice. You can throw it around a lot. You can't do that as much in a Firebird or a Stang say.
9) Small turning radius ... can whip a U-turn anywhere. Mustangs Y-turn on my street. Don't get me wrong I've owned many mustangs. The Z is just a cut above in most things. Power Ford has it..... but, look at the rest of the car. Have to admit I like that new Shelby ... but, I'd trade in my Firebird for that not the Z.
10) Did I mention they look great !!!
1) It handles really well.
2) It has a very good ride stock for a sports car.
3)They are reliable.
4)Gas mileage vs performance is very good. V8's use a lot of gas around town.
Not so true anymore on the freeway though. My 400HP V8 Firebird gets about the same as my Z there. A new Vette would get good mileage too on the freeway. However, that's more than I want to pay.
5) They look great.
6) Plenty of power for weekend car.
For racing there are better choices. For a weekend racer ... lots of parts out there and they hold their own in their class. V6 remember. Two wheel drive. Against V8 you'll get beat a bunch .... not always - So for a V6 pretty nice.
7) Interior design - rattles ... Mine doesn't rattle and I love the modern styling.
8) Independent rear .... Well, drag racing it does OK and that's a surprise... In the corners, it's super nice. You can throw it around a lot. You can't do that as much in a Firebird or a Stang say.
9) Small turning radius ... can whip a U-turn anywhere. Mustangs Y-turn on my street. Don't get me wrong I've owned many mustangs. The Z is just a cut above in most things. Power Ford has it..... but, look at the rest of the car. Have to admit I like that new Shelby ... but, I'd trade in my Firebird for that not the Z.
10) Did I mention they look great !!!
03-29-2007, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by TurboTrey
Most Corvettes are not ragged out. Average Corvette drivers are 50+ and drive them very conservatively. Buy used and you can talk to the previous owner and see if they drove it hard.
03-29-2007, 07:07 PM
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I've heard that the 6MT Z's go through clutches @ every 50k miles, and brakes @ every 40k miles. .
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03-29-2007, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Kolia
Get a used Lotus Elise...
03-29-2007, 07:36 PM
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Off topic - But since I was asked ... a couple more picture of the G35 Spoiler:
It took a dremel and about an hour to hollow out under the spoiler for fitment.
Just use a lot of masking tape to protect your deck lid while you are modifying it ... Go slow take a 1/2 inch strip off at at time. I bought the spoiler off ebay for $65 dollars and $10 of paint later and a couple of spacers to give it that pedistal support look .... wala ...
I could have used the built in brake light as it would have fit but, I liked the look without it and it would have been redundant with the window brake light.
It took a dremel and about an hour to hollow out under the spoiler for fitment.
Just use a lot of masking tape to protect your deck lid while you are modifying it ... Go slow take a 1/2 inch strip off at at time. I bought the spoiler off ebay for $65 dollars and $10 of paint later and a couple of spacers to give it that pedistal support look .... wala ...
I could have used the built in brake light as it would have fit but, I liked the look without it and it would have been redundant with the window brake light.
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03-29-2007, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Kolia
Get a used Lotus Elise...
But, on the track... yah boy !!!
I'd rather spend the money on a Vette.
Edited for clarity ...
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03-29-2007, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Z_Driver
I hear they are not very good for daily drivers or around town. They have no room for stuff ... or even a couple of overnight bags.
But, on the track... yah boy !!!
I'd rather spend the money on a Vette.
But, on the track... yah boy !!!
I'd rather spend the money on a Vette.
03-29-2007, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Kolia
I thought we had a daily driver?
Boy do I hate dings.
03-30-2007, 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Kolia
Get a used Lotus Elise...
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03-30-2007, 03:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Z_Driver
Please note - I was quoting the Elise suggestion.... Yep Z is a good daily driver if you can get over dings you'll get.
Boy do I hate dings.
Boy do I hate dings. I was refering to the OP of the topic who's looking for a weekend sport car since he had a daily driver.
The "We" refered to the context of the original discussion. "We" have a truck for the week. What sport car around 30k can we get in addition to that?
An Elise !
03-30-2007, 03:22 AM
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I'm 6'2" and climbing in and out of the Elise is no fun (I've tried). If i was a hardcore club racer it would make sense, but for a weekend car it might be a little too raw.
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Still, for the price its pretty much the ultimate driving experience.
03-30-2007, 03:53 AM
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I've had serious wheel time with every car you mentioned...get the Z! As far as reliability goes, I have an 03 Touring Edition and have never had a single problem.
Four years later and I still wake up smiling knowing what's in my driveway. It's fast and it's gorgeous. As far as I'm concerned there's nothing else I'd rather be driving.
Four years later and I still wake up smiling knowing what's in my driveway. It's fast and it's gorgeous. As far as I'm concerned there's nothing else I'd rather be driving.
03-30-2007, 04:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Z_Driver
This is true ...But we are talking a under 30K car. I bought mine new for $25K.
Yes you can get a Z for $40K ... and yes you can get a Z06 for $80K with all the bells and whistles ... Not sure what the point is?
Yes you can get a Z for $40K ... and yes you can get a Z06 for $80K with all the bells and whistles ... Not sure what the point is?
03-30-2007, 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Elohite
Dont eliminate the RSX (Make sure it has a Type-S Badge)
"In my price range I can get the 350z Enthusiast, RX-8, Honda S2k and Mustang GT."
All have ups and downs.
350z and s2k 2 Seaters.
Mustang and rx-8 4 seats
IMO: if you like speed, mustang
Tracking and twisties : rx-8, s2k, z
looks: z
z wins 2/3
"In my price range I can get the 350z Enthusiast, RX-8, Honda S2k and Mustang GT."
All have ups and downs.
350z and s2k 2 Seaters.
Mustang and rx-8 4 seats
IMO: if you like speed, mustang
Tracking and twisties : rx-8, s2k, z
looks: z
z wins 2/3
the Z is the best car for the $ period, looks, style, handling, speed. you cant beat it.