Help deciding on a sports car? ['Murica]

[MrTiC]

MX-5 is also a verry good option if you want a real fun sports car!

If you want more luxury/comfort i would sugest the Nissan 370Z.

The BRZ,FRS,GT86 are all the same car and while being price performance really good the interior is "meh" and "cheap" as stated.

You could also look into a used Honda S2000 (with hardtop) Best car ive ever driven!

[techswede]

The 2015 might be worth waiting for, with the switch to an independent rear suspension and the addition of the turbo 2.3L @Probenja mentioned. Dealers aren't going to have the 2015 yet, but the 2014 V6 could at least give you an idea of the acceleration to expect.

.... So they stuck with the solid rear axle this long huh?.. Wow..

[cae]

.... So they stuck with the solid rear axle this long huh?.. Wow..

 

They got their money's worth! Similar to how GM and Chrysler still use pushrods, Ford made the most of that solid axle.

[techswede]

They got their money's worth! Similar to how GM and Chrysler still use pushrods, Ford made the most of that solid axle.

I was just a bit shocked that they had kept it this long. 

[AlwaysFSX]

I hope you're joking.  

I'm dead serious. If you're in America you should buy an American muscle car. Not an Asian POS.

[Snapy1]

In case you guys wanted to know about the individual cars. Here's the websites to each of the cars manufacturers car page.

 

Hyundai Genesis Coupe - https://www.hyundaiusa.com/genesis-coupe/comparison.aspx?cid=sem_google&k_clickid=739bbca6-e414-5488-ca00-00002bb1e5d4&cmpid=sem_google

Scion FR-S - http://www.scion.com/cars/FR-S2014/

Subaru BRZ - http://www.subaru.com/vehicles/brz/index.html

Mazda MX-5 - http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/displayPage.action?pageParameter=modelsMain&vehicleCode=MXR

Nissan 370z - http://www.nissanusa.com/sportscars/z-coupe?dcp=ppn.63023882.&dcc=0.240189300&searchtype=brandret&model=zcoupe_G

I'd have to say the BRZ (Series.Blue version If you can afford it). The Series.Blue version has 250HP off the dealership.

 

Although if you want a car that will put your head in your seat right off the dealership all stock the 370Z has quite a bit of power (about 330HP), but if your going to be hauling people around remember that the 350Z has limited room with only 2 seats so remember that in advance.

 

Also im not saying the BRZ can't put your head in the seat, it can, trust me I had it done before with my friends.

 

One last thing if you get the 370Z or the BRZ, you should put some money back for a STS Rear Mount Turbo. Some of the best turbo's I ever saw. http://ststurbo.com/

[Mooshi]

I'm dead serious. If you're in America you should buy an American muscle car. Not an Asian POS.

 

The only good American cars are ones that were made decades ago and perhaps the Euro inspired hatchbacks of today like the Ford Fiesta. The throw back "muscle cars" of today are heavy boats. You'd be better off dropping that LS1 into an old Nissan or Mazda.

[Trik'Stari]

As long as you don't get a mustang, then you're fine.

[DigitalHermit]

Get a Suzuki Alto Sport 800cc MT and mod it to hell and back...

 

Seriously now: Get the BRZ or the Miata (MX-5) convertible...

[ShadowCaptain]

Out of those 370z for sure!

 

Although it depends on your budget

[Real_PhillBert]

Out of those I would go MX-5. Light weight it more fun. Add lightness.

 

Now if you are entertaining the idea of a 370Z, its really hard to ignore the Mustang GT... 5L 414hp for a very similar price.

[AlwaysFSX]

The only good American cars are ones that were made decades ago and perhaps the Euro inspired hatchbacks of today like the Ford Fiesta. The throw back "muscle cars" of today are heavy boats. You'd be better off dropping that LS1 into an old Nissan or Mazda.

They're fun to drive, that's the point of them.

[Snapy1]

They're fun to drive, that's the point of them.

Did you see the 2016 Shelby yet. I had the opertunity to see one in a person <3 <3 <3.

 

I also saw the new Jaguar F-Type in person

 

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[AlwaysFSX]

Did you see the 2016 Shelby yet. I had the opertunity to see one in a person <3 <3 <3.

 

I also saw the new Jaguar F-Type in person

 

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I have not I really want one though

[acidydragon]

I'd have to say the BRZ (Series.Blue version If you can afford it). The Series.Blue version has 250HP off the dealership.

 

Although if you want a car that will put your head in your seat right off the dealership all stock the 370Z has quite a bit of power (about 330HP), but if your going to be hauling people around remember that the 350Z has limited room with only 2 seats so remember that in advance.

 

Also im not saying the BRZ can't put your head in the seat, it can, trust me I had it done before with my friends.

 

One last thing if you get the 370Z or the BRZ, you should put some money back for a STS Rear Mount Turbo. Some of the best turbo's I ever saw. http://ststurbo.com/

There isn't a performance difference between the Blue version of the BRZ and the regular version? Or at least, that's what everything I can find says. It's all just cosmetic.

[Snapy1]

There isn't a performance difference between the Blue version of the BRZ and the regular version? Or at least, that's what everything I can find says. It's all just cosmetic.

Nah only performance differance is 50 more HP. It's not even worth baring the name STi or wearing a STi Badge.

[cae]

I'd have to say the BRZ (Series.Blue version If you can afford it). The Series.Blue version has 250HP off the dealership.

 

Although if you want a car that will put your head in your seat right off the dealership all stock the 370Z has quite a bit of power (about 330HP), but if your going to be hauling people around remember that the 350Z has limited room with only 2 seats so remember that in advance.

 

Also im not saying the BRZ can't put your head in the seat, it can, trust me I had it done before with my friends.

 

One last thing if you get the 370Z or the BRZ, you should put some money back for a STS Rear Mount Turbo. Some of the best turbo's I ever saw. http://ststurbo.com/

 

The Series.Blue still has the same 200HP as all the other versions. Those turbo kits are garbage. They lie about lag and throttle response, patent trolled the rear mount location, and then charge way too much for it. I'm not about adding FI to everything (especially with a budget for a new car) but there are better kits that offer better support for less money out there.

[Snapy1]

The Series.Blue still has the same 200HP as all the other versions. Those turbo kits are garbage. They lie about lag and throttle response, patent trolled the rear mount location, and then charge way too much for it. I'm not about adding FI to everything (especially with a budget for a new car) but there are better kits that offer better support for less money out there.

Series.Blue BRZ has 100HP per Cylinder and has a 2.5 Cylinder Engine.....So 250HP, 50 more than the default BRZ.

[cae]

Series.Blue BRZ has 100HP per Cylinder and has a 2.5 Cylinder Engine.....So 250HP, 50 more than the default BRZ.

 

Assuming you meant liters, it's still a 2.0L engine. Check the link.

[acidydragon]

Series.Blue BRZ has 100HP per Cylinder and has a 2.5 Cylinder Engine.....So 250HP, 50 more than the default BRZ.

The BRZ in all models, has a 2.0L Engine

[Nacho588425]

I would get the 370z of course... I wouldnt even think about it

[Snapy1]

I would get the 370z of course... I wouldnt even think about it

 

Also remember that the 370Z doesn't have very good gas mileage. it only gets like 18 MPG City and 22 Highway. Thats not very good if its going to be a daily driver, thats about what my dads '98 Jeep Cheerokee gets.

[Nacho588425]

Also remember that the 370Z doesn't have very good gas mileage. it only gets like 18 MPG City and 22 Highway. Thats not very good if its going to be a daily driver, thats about what my dads '98 Jeep Cheerokee gets.

I would still get it

[Sintezza]

If you are looking for Nissan RB straight six engine is where its at

 

You could also look for a Datsun 280Z because it looks so damm sexy.

 

[Guest Philosophy]

If insurance in the US is anything like in the UK, you're going to be paying more for insurance than the actual car...

I know where I live Oregon, Unites States its about $150/car fairly universally if you have a good driving record.