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The 370z has issues with oil starvation, brakes, and weight. Some problems can be addressed with $$$, but the weight isn't going away. There are also subjective issues like how it feels to shift.
Cars like the S2000 and GT86 are, perhaps, on a lower rung of performance right out of the box (at least, not as fast in a straight line), but they have much more overall potential if you're willing to put $$$ into them. They are already much lighter and better in the corners. Give them more power and they become something truly special, but the beauty of them is they are also fun as-is. So, you start with something that looks good, handles very well, and is very fun to drive even with a lack of power, and, if you WANT to, you can turn it into a track monster that Zs will not be able to hang with due to their inherent problems.
That's really all it comes down to. If you want the extra power, don't mind the weight, and aren't planning to mod or track the car, the 370z is fine, but if you have bigger plans, why not start with a less compromised chassis?
The one thing the Z seems to do well in is drifting (with a lot of mods and usually an engine swap if going for big power)... because it handles pretty well and weight isn't as big of a deal in American drifting when everybody is pushing 700-1200hp............. but then, you could just as easily start with an FR-S/BRZ or even a cheap 240sx and build something just as good, if not better...
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