Z4C vs 370z

[Our03z4]

Originally Posted by John_Romanos

Well I'm pretty young compared to other z4 enthusiasts and insurance on a 370z for me is over 2k a year

Alright I'll help you out here. Get a Z4C. Just a 3.0si not the M, cheaper to insure, easier to maintain and still a ton of fun to drive. Unless you plan to track it there really isn't a need for the M coupe.

I've had plenty of cars and the Z4C turns quite a few heads, it's a car that really doesn't age in looks. There are few of them so most people have no clue what it is. My wife even comments on how good it looks. I AutoX mine every other week in the summer and it holds up great.

Also don't be afraid to look at roadsters. The 2.5i is even a ton of fun to drive, as long as it's the 5spd. Get it in a hot color, looks better that way and stay away from the tan tops and interiors if you don't want it to look dated. I miss mine, shouldn't have gotten rid of it. Don't be afraid of high miles on these cars. Had 145k miles and it still worked perfectly. My coupe has 103k and works pretty well with minimal repairs.

Insurance runs about $30 per month on the coupe, roadster was less.


Well crap, just saw you had a roadster. Well the coupe is a different car in handling and looks. 370 doesn't turn heads as much.

[John_Romanos]

Originally Posted by Our03z4

Alright I'll help you out here. Get a Z4C. Just a 3.0si not the M, cheaper to insure, easier to maintain and still a ton of fun to drive. Unless you plan to track it there really isn't a need for the M coupe.

I've had plenty of cars and the Z4C turns quite a few heads, it's a car that really doesn't age in looks. There are few of them so most people have no clue what it is. My wife even comments on how good it looks. I AutoX mine every other week in the summer and it holds up great.

Also don't be afraid to look at roadsters. The 2.5i is even a ton of fun to drive, as long as it's the 5spd. Get it in a hot color, looks better that way and stay away from the tan tops and interiors if you don't want it to look dated. I miss mine, shouldn't have gotten rid of it. Don't be afraid of high miles on these cars. Had 145k miles and it still worked perfectly. My coupe has 103k and works pretty well with minimal repairs.

Insurance runs about $30 per month on the coupe, roadster was less.


Well crap, just saw you had a roadster. Well the coupe is a different car in handling and looks. 370 doesn't turn heads as much.

You right, I'm seeing a coupe Wednesday, but In order for me to even buy it I have to sell the roadster, and I don't want to sell it for less than it is worse like everyone else

[Our03z4]

Originally Posted by John_Romanos

You right, I'm seeing a coupe Wednesday, but In order for me to even buy it I have to sell the roadster, and I don't want to sell it for less than it is worse like everyone else

I bought both of my Z4s for cheap since they needed some work that I was able to do myself. I'm actually thinking about selling my coupe since I bought a new car and don't drive it anymore. Bought mine for 13k and I'm thinking about selling for 10k but not sure.

[John_Romanos]

Originally Posted by Our03z4

I bought both of my Z4s for cheap since they needed some work that I was able to do myself. I'm actually thinking about selling my coupe since I bought a new car and don't drive it anymore. Bought mine for 13k and I'm thinking about selling for 10k but not sure.

Is it stick? And I'd gladly buy it off you if you aren't too far from me

[Our03z4]

Originally Posted by John_Romanos

Is it stick? And I'd gladly buy it off you if you aren't too far from me

I wish, I did do the XHP trans tune that makes no sense to have a stick. It will hold gears like a manual and can shift brutally fast in stage 3. Keep that in mind when looking. You don't want mine, the miles on it are HARD. I drive it like a race car every time. I'm just trying to decide to off load it as is or do a few things to make it sell for more. What hurts it is I got rid of the Xenon headlights and it has clear coat failure starting on the bumpers. New suspension though.

[John_Romanos]

Originally Posted by Our03z4

I wish, I did do the XHP trans tune that makes no sense to have a stick. It will hold gears like a manual and can shift brutally fast in stage 3. Keep that in mind when looking. You don't want mine, the miles on it are HARD. I drive it like a race car every time. I'm just trying to decide to off load it as is or do a few things to make it sell for more. What hurts it is I got rid of the Xenon headlights and it has clear coat failure starting on the bumpers. New suspension though.

Damn, the one I'm looking at is stick and I'm hoping he doesn't sell it by the time I can sell my roadster, it's the color I'm looking for and has all the stuff I'm interested in, very good opportunity but my car selling slow slow

[Our03z4]

Originally Posted by John_Romanos

Damn, the one I'm looking at is stick and I'm hoping he doesn't sell it by the time I can sell my roadster, it's the color I'm looking for and has all the stuff I'm interested in, very good opportunity but my car selling slow slow

Mine is blue, would love to have one in red or white.

[Phatty]

Originally Posted by John_Romanos

Damn, the one I'm looking at is stick and I'm hoping he doesn't sell it by the time I can sell my roadster, it's the color I'm looking for and has all the stuff I'm interested in, very good opportunity but my car selling slow slow

Your roadster is priced too high imho. In california, similar z4s are going for around $10k. This time of year does not help.

A 350z hr may be the best for your budget.

[John_Romanos]

Originally Posted by Phatty

Your roadster is priced too high imho. In california, similar z4s to your are going for around $10k. This time of year does not help.

A 350z hr may be the best for your budget.

My price is based off of KBB and people sell these cars for cheap because they don't understand their value. Also it doesn't really matter about weather and time of year (besides Christmas, yes I know it's that time) because it doesn't snow in the south and I won't be able to give it to someone in the north unless they meant me 3/4 way

[pungo]

Originally Posted by Phatty

Your roadster is priced too high imho. In california, similar z4s are going for around $10k.

It's listed at the I don't want to sell it price...

[John_Romanos]

Originally Posted by pungo

It's listed at the I don't want to sell it price...

Nah, it rains way too damn much down here, and 14 is just listing price

[Gamb1t]

Originally Posted by pungo

Sounds like you're all over the place, z4c, 370z, rotary, what's next
I've never once purchased a vehicle based on the cost to insure it, what fun is that

I agree. Seems OP is all over the place. I never considered insurance when looking at discretionary cars like these.

My suggestion is for OP to test drive all the choices and decide. Ownership will differ for each however. At this age, you will have to be open to wrenching to keep costs low.

[maupineda]

370Z is not a car of similar ethos to the Z4MC, not even close.

The non-M coupe may be of a similar type (2 door 2 seat coupe) but other than that I would not cross shop. After all is Nissan V BMW. And I am saying this in a positive way and not being a snub.

[wdb]

Originally Posted by John_Romanos

Damn, the one I'm looking at is stick and I'm hoping he doesn't sell it by the time I can sell my roadster, it's the color I'm looking for and has all the stuff I'm interested in, very good opportunity but my car selling slow slow

Manual non-M Z4 coupe? Find a way. Only 828 were built for North America.

[Vanne]

my mate had a 350z track spec in Oz, nice little car, pretty easy on the wallet, but if you think the interior plastics in the Bimmer are bad? youve got another level of crap waiting for you.

he traded it for a Vantage, much , much better..

[e46IX]

370z is a terrible car. I had a 2020 Nismo brand new for a bit, what a disappointment. Even though the car is 2020 its the exact same car for 11 years, barely any difference from 2009.

I would rather have an e46 330ci over any 370z/G37. Nissan's are junk lol.

[Roadroach]

Originally Posted by wdb

Manual non-M Z4 coupe? Find a way. Only 828 were built for North America.

Agree with this 100%. Do it. Life's too short, if you go for the 370z it might be 'fun' for a year or two but you'll regret not getting the Z4 coupe when you had the opportunity.

[Phatty]

Originally Posted by Roadroach

Agree with this 100%. Do it. Life's too short, if you go for the 370z it might be 'fun' for a year or two but you'll regret not getting the Z4 coupe when you had the opportunity.

The main selling point for a 350z/370z is it's aftermarket support. the e85/e86 platform has very little and the parts that are here, are expensive.

stock for stock, the only thing going for the z4 is its build quality. the 350/370 is the way to go if you plan to do mods to it as you can easily build it for any application. the z4 is very limited due to lack of aftermarket support.

if its gona be pretty much stock, go z4.
if you want to do lots of mods, go 350/370.

[Piper1]

Originally Posted by Phatty

the z4 is very limited due to lack of aftermarket support.

The plus to that is there’s less crap aftermarket bs out there so there’s less you have to worry asking is this a quality X part. Less knock off brands to sift through so if you’re talking a quality build you know what you’re getting into. Paying higher first rather than cheap 3x.

[Frank851]

Originally Posted by John_Romanos

Thinking of getting a 370z instead of a Z4C after selling my roadster. What are y'all's thoughts?

What are you thinking? There is no substitute for a Z4MC, not even a Porsche! The Z4MC is the last of the real M cars, there will always be plenty of Nissans. Go with the Z4MC, truly the last of the "Ultimate Driving Machines".
Drop the Mic! Oh, sorry for the Presidential reference.

[John_Romanos]

Originally Posted by Frank851

What are you thinking? There is no substitute for a Z4MC, not even a Porsche! The Z4MC is the last of the real M cars, there will always be plenty of Nissans. Go with the Z4MC, truly the last of the "Ultimate Driving Machines".
Drop the Mic! Oh, sorry for the Presidential reference.

I can't get a Z4MC, only a Z4C

[wdb]

"Only a Z4C" lol! You need to do some market research. Poke around BaT for recent sale prices on clean 6-speed Z4 coupes. Make sure your dental insurance is paid up...