FR-S vs. 370z, end all be all of discussions

[fatoni]

Originally Posted by Laika

I said that the BRZ is more of a sports car than the 370Z by that definition...you said it wasn't...I explained why I said what I did...no need to bring up irrelevant cars.

You're not gonna change my perfectly reasonable opinion.

well your original definition also mentioned performance and 2 seats. both of which favor the the z

[Jordo!]

Originally Posted by krakpot_joe

http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...-brz-370z.html

I think they are just jealous about our cars.

You're kidding, right?

Given that low CG on the FR-S/BRZ, I'm sure all the Porsche guys are just eating their hearts out right now too

Speaking only for myself, I'd be "jealous" if they came boosted from the factory with another 50-75 more whp.

Except then I'd just trade in my Z, so my jealousy problem would be solved...

Originally Posted by Gen

Pay them no mind. Everyone looks to validate their own purchases. I do find it ironic they act as if they're driving $400k exotics rather than a cheap, sporty little car.

Says the pot.

[blu_]

Porsches are actually pretty awesome drivers cars though.

[Gen]

Originally Posted by Jordo!

Says the pot.

Wut?

The FR-S isn't an expensive car. It's not an exotic. It's got a crappy interior. It's also a lot of fun. I've owned far more expensive vehicles than this--I have no delusions otherwise. However, 370Zs are also slow(factory), cheap, mass produced 'sporty' cars which I think are fairly cool for what they are.

[Shagaliscious]

Originally Posted by Jordo!

Speaking only for myself, I'd be "jealous" if they came boosted from the factory with another 50-75 more whp.

What's the point? There is always someone with a faster car. "Needing" more power is clearly compensation for the lack of power in other areas of your life.

[Asterisked Accolade]

Originally Posted by Shagaliscious

What's the point? There is always someone with a faster car. "Needing" more power is clearly compensation for the lack of power in other areas of your life.

Strongly disagree. Also, it was pretty rude to make assumptions about other aspects of his life.

[Shagaliscious]

Originally Posted by Asterisked Accolade

Strongly disagree. Also, it was pretty rude to make assumptions about other aspects of his life.

I'm not against having more power, it's just that 200bhp is not "too low" as many have said, IMO. And I am extremely glad it's not turbo from the factory, much easier to take care of.

[Asterisked Accolade]

Originally Posted by Shagaliscious

I'm not against having more power, it's just that 200bhp is not "too low" as many have said, IMO. And I am extremely glad it's not turbo from the factory, much easier to take care of.

I agree with that! I think a lot of people are just used to 250-300hp machines and would just like a tad more oomph-- you know-- another 20 or so would do it for a lot of people, i think. However, i do agree with you-- 200hp isn't too low, IMO.

[Fascist Fish]

hehe "the BRZ was Subarus response to the FR-S"
i was glad to see people jumped in and corrected them so people know it they share a chassis

[track_warrior]

Originally Posted by Hanzo

You don't have to push it to it's limits to have fun and understand it.

I honestly did. After selling my 400WHP toy i was having second thoughts on why i was purchasing a 200hp car. My sales guy noticed me having second thoughts he was so confident in the car he said " We are not letting people test drive the fr-s until they sign the paperwork but im so confident you will like so much that i will let you drive it even though my manager is going to give me crap about it, thats how sure i am that you will buy this car." Sat in the drivers seat took some corners around the dealer came back and signed the papers.

[ChrisOkc8]

Originally Posted by Jordo!

You're kidding, right?

Given that low CG on the FR-S/BRZ, I'm sure all the Porsche guys are just eating their hearts out right now too

Speaking only for myself, I'd be "jealous" if they came boosted from the factory with another 50-75 more whp.

Except then I'd just trade in my Z, so my jealousy problem would be solved...

You know you would have been all over this car had it came out a little sooner. lol I think the constant rumors of Toyota shutting down the program or pushing back the release date is what led you to the z. I remember reading your posts on Newcelica and you were like a little school girl like the rest of us.

[shadoquad]

Originally Posted by Gen

Wut?

The FR-S isn't an expensive car. It's not an exotic. It's got a crappy interior. It's also a lot of fun. I've owned far more expensive vehicles than this--I have no delusions otherwise. However, 370Zs are also slow(factory), cheap, mass produced 'sporty' cars which I think are fairly cool for what they are.

Wait, 370z's are slow? Since when? Not compared to an FT86. Most of the people on this site concede that the Z is faster, although folks don't think they're as fun. And they're not cheap. Affordable, sure, but the car is extremely well built.

It's not as fast as a Mustang GT, granted. But I hardly think 332hp pushing 3300 lbs is slow.

[Synack]

Originally Posted by pcasso87

I honestly did. After selling my 400WHP toy i was having second thoughts on why i was purchasing a 200hp car. My sales guy noticed me having second thoughts he was so confident in the car he said " We are not letting people test drive the fr-s until they sign the paperwork but im so confident you will like so much that i will let you drive it even though my manager is going to give me crap about it, thats how sure i am that you will buy this car." Sat in the drivers seat took some corners around the dealer came back and signed the papers.

This is helping me a lot with my decision. I seem to be stuck at the power barrier because I had a Nismo 370 and a new Camaro SS and 200hp seems super low comparably.

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[Mr. Mcoupe]

If you want to go faster in the FR-S, press on the accelerator! I guarantee you will have lots of fun doing it.