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07-18-2014, 01:33 AM | #1 |
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Fr-s or 370z?
Been lurking on the forums for a while now .
Now that I'm about to purchase a vehicle namely: the 2014 monogram Fr-s or Nissan 370z. I'm torn between the two as they are both around 30k. I'll be using them as my DD, so I won't be heavily modifying either of them in anyway. So which one would you guys prefer? Also, do you think insurance rates will differ between the two drastically? Thanks! |
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Goes on an FR-S forum, asks if people prefer the FR-S.
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get the z. it's way better at everything.
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Also, you had better prepare to buy a set of winter tires, living in the snow belt. Neither car comes with suitable tires for winter, and you might get hanged for putting all-seasons on a sports car. Just sayin'.
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Can you please expand on why?
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As for tires; I am probably getting winter tires. I'm just looking for something that is easy to maintain,fun to drive 40-60miles a day and look nice. Also, the occasional race with some buddies. |
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Which one is smarter for you to get financially?
I chose the FRS because of this. I was on the fence with these two cars also. I love 370zs I wanted a black one
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- Do you think you will be modifying your car a lot i.e. aesthetics, power, handling? - Do you only plan on modifying one of the three, two of the three, all three? - Which look do you prefer more so between the two? - Have you test driven both? What did you experience? In terms of torque, which I like to look at vs. horsepower, these are the stats: FRS = 151 lb.-ft @ 6,600 RPM 370z = 270 ft-lbs. @ 5200 rpm Also the FRS comes with 17x7 in. wheels while the 370z comes with 18 x 9.0 in. wheels. So you get some great width with the Z right off the bat. |
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[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUhLXvxlQR4"]Toyota GT86 / Scion FR-S v Nissan 370Z v Used Porsche Cayman S - /CHRIS HARRIS ON CARS - YouTube[/ame]
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the 370Z is the better grand touring DD driver. But if you want to drive on back roads or a track, FR-S is the better chassis that can have power added later.
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Just depends what you want. I would not look at a Z since there are so many better two-seaters. A used C6 Vette would be a lot more fun. A Boxster or Cayman would be awesome. If you don't care about rear seats, there are just so many awesome choices. The Z is just meh in comparison. A BMZ Z4, either generation, will be a blast. Miatas too, and for 30k, you can get a nice used one. If you're stuck on going Japanese, you can also get an S2000. If weight isn't a major concern, swing a Camaro 1LE. There are so many amazing cars that outshine the Z.
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Wow...that video really cements in my mind that I made the right choice
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