FR-S vs 240Z Automobile Mag 10/2012 - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

brzninja · 08-23-2012, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by lokvo

This article brought tears to my eyes. I've dreamed about owning a 240z for years although refrained from getting one because it was unpractical, and seeing the 86 and the Z together sort of brought closure for me, freakin weird.

I owned a 240z for a short time. Absolute dream for me as well. I miss that car...even with all the headaches it gave.

BadCompany235 · 08-23-2012, 12:29 PM

interesting they had the stall and limp mode start. i've had that happen to me. had the CEL too but then it went away before i had a chance to check it. pretty much exactly like they are stating. i was idling waiting to go on track when it happened. guess i should go get that checked huh?

Chupacabra · 08-23-2012, 12:53 PM

When I read 'Respect your Elders' this went through my head:

M-17 · 08-23-2012, 12:54 PM

Yeah, something good to read at lunch for today.

Tad_07 · 08-23-2012, 12:57 PM

Now compare the 280z turbo

wbradley · 08-23-2012, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Tad_07

Now compare the 280z turbo

Why? The Z car got farther and farther from it's intended mission every year. I had a spoiled buddy in H.S. that had a new '81 or '82 280 ZX 2 tone red/silver. That wasn't good enough so he got s (15th?) anniversary black/silver 2 tone 2 years later with a subwoofer under the seat.

2 other spoiled guys in my school got; the same black/silver anniversary model and in '84 one guy got a plain Jane new 300ZX.

Those cars liked to squat down when accelerating from a stop. Glad sports cars nowadays have eliminated dive/squat for the most part. Those guys were all lousy students, all liked their blow (bought with allowance money) and all went on to work for their daddys.

AJUSA.com · 08-23-2012, 04:00 PM

Great comparison. Sometimes I wish I was born in another time

Miniata · 08-23-2012, 04:09 PM

I owned a 1978 Datsun 280Z about 20 years ago. It was the first sports car I ever owned, and although a bit ratty, I never forgot the very low seating position and the road-hugging handling. I definitely think the BRZ/FRS is a more worthy successor to the 240Z/260Z/280Z than the last few bloated Nissan Z cars.

Turdinator · 08-23-2012, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by AJUSA.com

Great comparison. Sometimes I wish I was born in another time

My thoughts exactly. The late 60s and early 70s were a golden time for Japanese cars.

roddy · 08-23-2012, 09:07 PM

Thanks for posting this Dadhawk. I thought it would be a natural comparison. I've always wanted a nice clean '70 or '71 240z. When the FR-S came out, I had to have one because it reminded me so much of the original Z car.

mkiisupra · 08-23-2012, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Tad_07

Now compare the 280z turbo

I have been driving/autox/drifting a 73 240z with a 280zx turbo driveline for almost ten years. I completely agree with the the author's description of the z chassis, save the EFI car wouldn't have conked out. I have driven the car for great distances, and it does get hot! Very interested in jumping in both cars at an autocross to see differences.

I was similarly pleased to see dimensions/weigh comparos.

Focus SVT for sale soon, FR-S by November (fingers crossed).

Eric G

lokvo · 08-23-2012, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by brzninja

I owned a 240z for a short time. Absolute dream for me as well. I miss that car...even with all the headaches it gave.

The 240z was personally my 'one and done' car. I unfortunately just couldn't fork out the money to get one (they're a rare classic in Australia, hard to get a hold of one in good condition), Also my family mechanic made mention of the carbies being unreliable. So I had to move on...enter the 86. But I will always revere the 240z.

Turbowned · 08-24-2012, 11:24 AM

The FR-S/BRZ are the only cars I would sell my 240Z for. As soon as I get the engine up and running again, sad to say but I think she's going up for sale. I never got to enjoy her as much as I wanted to. Like my many attempts to get an AE86, it just wasn't meant to be!

jer305 · 08-24-2012, 03:58 PM

I love my 78 280z! With a more ridged chassis then the 240z and FI it's a great car for DD and spirited back roads. Only issue i have had with the car was rotted hoses when i bought it.

Next month I will be test driving the FR-S and looking forward to the experience.

08-23-2012, 12:53 PM	#17
Chupacabra 'it's the yeti of Texas' Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2013 Whiteout 6MT FR-S Location: Parker, CO Posts: 736 Thanks: 548 Thanked 202 Times in 119 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	When I read 'Respect your Elders' this went through my head: __________________ BRZerhood & FR-Society

08-23-2012, 12:57 PM	#19
Tad_07 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 06STi, 98RSTi, 62VW Location: Atascocita, Tx Posts: 110 Thanks: 58 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Now compare the 280z turbo __________________ --13 BRZ CBS --98 RSTI RBP --62 VW Bug

08-23-2012, 04:09 PM	#22
Miniata Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 13 BRZ - 90 Miata - 07 FXT -05 Mini Location: Ohio Posts: 546 Thanks: 6 Thanked 142 Times in 105 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I owned a 1978 Datsun 280Z about 20 years ago. It was the first sports car I ever owned, and although a bit ratty, I never forgot the very low seating position and the road-hugging handling. I definitely think the BRZ/FRS is a more worthy successor to the 240Z/260Z/280Z than the last few bloated Nissan Z cars. __________________ 17x7 Kosei K1-TS w/ 215/45-17 Dunlop Star Specs Nameless Track Pipe - Strano front sway bar

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jer305 Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Datsun 280Z Location: Washington Posts: 31 Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I love my 78 280z! With a more ridged chassis then the 240z and FI it's a great car for DD and spirited back roads. Only issue i have had with the car was rotted hoses when i bought it. Next month I will be test driving the FR-S and looking forward to the experience.

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