Temptations... - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

iff2mastamatt · 07-03-2011, 12:19 AM

There's a used 2009 base chicane yellow 370Z at my local Acura dealership w/ about 16,000 miles on it for $24,999 that just came in. I'm REALLY tempted to test drive and pull the trigger for this car, but I don't want to spoil my appetite for the FR-S' release. I'd get it but it's a manual (I want an auto for my next car), it's too bright (yellow = cop magnet), and I really would prefer a 2+2 layout. I was considering a new 370Z, but this seems like a good deal for the price. Should I abandon ship already?

bofa · 07-03-2011, 12:52 AM

I wouldn't sweat it... there will be more if the FT isn't what you want once released. I will say though that I love my 350 and it has never been less than a thrill to drive.

Neutral_Eyes · 07-03-2011, 01:11 AM

No harm in test driving. I didn't dig the 370Z I tested. Too many compromises.

There are no good deals at the dealership.

tranzformer · 07-03-2011, 02:13 AM

I liked the 370Z that I test drove however didn't care for the blindspots plus lack of functionality since it would be my only car. Give it a test drive and see what you think. There will always be more used ones in the future. Just remember it will probably have worse gas mileage and higher insurance than the FT86 while costing as much used as you could get the Scion new. Just worth thinking about.

Mr.Jay · 07-03-2011, 03:05 AM

I think the 370z is a great car, they drive very nicely and the sound is good too bad its not a everyday livingable car in my eyes

n2oinferno · 07-03-2011, 08:44 PM

I loved the 370Z that I test drove. The big thing holding me back is lack of a rear seat. If I had to get one, I'd hold out for a base+sport.

fatoni · 07-06-2011, 02:46 AM

if you dont plan on taking your car to the track, i dont think the ft86 can touch this car. dive right in

ichitaka05 · 07-06-2011, 01:29 PM

I have test drive 370z few weeks back myself too, cuz dealer had it and had it for good price too. In the end, I didn't buy em... BUT it was pretty interesting. felt bit different from 350z (which my friend had).

Just test drive em and see how that 370z. It's good experience before FR-S comes out.

RRnold · 07-06-2011, 07:58 PM

I was so close to buying a '09 pearl white 370z Nismo but couldn't get past it being a 2 seater even though the price was good. It was a blast to drive though!

07-03-2011, 12:52 AM	#2
bofa Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Drives: Ms. Daisy Location: Dog house Posts: 645 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I wouldn't sweat it... there will be more if the FT isn't what you want once released. I will say though that I love my 350 and it has never been less than a thrill to drive. __________________ BRZ before hoes

07-06-2011, 01:29 PM	#8
ichitaka05 Site Moderator Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: ichi 86 Project Location: Middle of No where Posts: 21,050 Thanks: 7,728 Thanked 19,278 Times in 8,388 Posts Mentioned: 697 Post(s) Tagged: 28 Thread(s)	I have test drive 370z few weeks back myself too, cuz dealer had it and had it for good price too. In the end, I didn't buy em... BUT it was pretty interesting. felt bit different from 350z (which my friend had). Just test drive em and see how that 370z. It's good experience before FR-S comes out. __________________

07-06-2011, 07:58 PM	#9
RRnold 2 wheel member Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: JZA80, 997.1, Taco Location: SoCal->NorCal Posts: 4,330 Thanks: 1,318 Thanked 938 Times in 480 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I was so close to buying a '09 pearl white 370z Nismo but couldn't get past it being a 2 seater even though the price was good. It was a blast to drive though! __________________

07-03-2011, 01:11 AM	#3
Neutral_Eyes Softparker Join Date: Jan 2011 Drives: 2002 Mazda Miata Location: Arizona Posts: 618 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	No harm in test driving. I didn't dig the 370Z I tested. Too many compromises. There are no good deals at the dealership.

07-03-2011, 02:13 AM	#4
tranzformer Delights in pure handling Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: Zoom Zoom Location: KS Posts: 4,854 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I liked the 370Z that I test drove however didn't care for the blindspots plus lack of functionality since it would be my only car. Give it a test drive and see what you think. There will always be more used ones in the future. Just remember it will probably have worse gas mileage and higher insurance than the FT86 while costing as much used as you could get the Scion new. Just worth thinking about.

07-03-2011, 03:05 AM	#5
Mr.Jay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Drives: FRS :D Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 2,985 Thanks: 545 Thanked 699 Times in 438 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think the 370z is a great car, they drive very nicely and the sound is good too bad its not a everyday livingable car in my eyes

07-03-2011, 08:44 PM	#6
n2oinferno Praise Helix! Join Date: Jan 2011 Drives: Accord 2.0T, Silverado Location: Upstate SC Posts: 2,859 Thanks: 428 Thanked 2,208 Times in 1,072 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I loved the 370Z that I test drove. The big thing holding me back is lack of a rear seat. If I had to get one, I'd hold out for a base+sport.

07-06-2011, 02:46 AM	#7
fatoni Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: miata, mazdaspeed protege, ls430 Location: socal Posts: 4,416 Thanks: 599 Thanked 1,443 Times in 787 Posts Mentioned: 28 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	if you dont plan on taking your car to the track, i dont think the ft86 can touch this car. dive right in

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