Replacement for a Z4
Discussion
So I do like to try cars out, im not really wedded to any particular brand but I do have a few needs in a second weekend/fun car.
I'm currently driving a Z4 3.0si coupe. Its a cracking car. So overlooked and underappreciated. Prior to that I have had in order...
VX220 turbo
Celica GT4 ST205
Skyline R33
VX220 NA
Nissan 350z
VW Scirocco 1.4TSI
Prior to that going back into my yoof numerous Fiestas/Orions/Corsas etc.
Im really enjoying the Z4 but I know at some point I will look to try the next thing, but what is the next thing? I like the power it has, sub 6 second sprint time and great in gear acceleration. I am not into hot hatches at all, the idea of a Golf GTi as my second car fills me with dread, it has to be something that would turn heads as its not a common hatchback box. I dont have a drive so I am not looking for something that would need to be up on stands half the time being restored, it has to be bought and driven. If I was to move the Z4 on and stick ten grand on something next, what would it be?
I dont like the idea of of a 986 boxster, and I would be scraping the barrel of any cayman purchase. I dont feel excited as I say looking at Golfs and other hot hatches. Ive read a few horror stories of MX5 conversions so looking to stay away from those. I feel a little stuck like I am running out of 'next cars' to have.
I'm currently driving a Z4 3.0si coupe. Its a cracking car. So overlooked and underappreciated. Prior to that I have had in order...
VX220 turbo
Celica GT4 ST205
Skyline R33
VX220 NA
Nissan 350z
VW Scirocco 1.4TSI
Prior to that going back into my yoof numerous Fiestas/Orions/Corsas etc.
Im really enjoying the Z4 but I know at some point I will look to try the next thing, but what is the next thing? I like the power it has, sub 6 second sprint time and great in gear acceleration. I am not into hot hatches at all, the idea of a Golf GTi as my second car fills me with dread, it has to be something that would turn heads as its not a common hatchback box. I dont have a drive so I am not looking for something that would need to be up on stands half the time being restored, it has to be bought and driven. If I was to move the Z4 on and stick ten grand on something next, what would it be?
I dont like the idea of of a 986 boxster, and I would be scraping the barrel of any cayman purchase. I dont feel excited as I say looking at Golfs and other hot hatches. Ive read a few horror stories of MX5 conversions so looking to stay away from those. I feel a little stuck like I am running out of 'next cars' to have.
I can afford something better, I just set myself a rough 10k budget as a weekend play car (thats been agreed with the missus!)
I dont see the 370z as that much a step up from the 350z to warrant owning that chassis again.
I am thinking keep it a bit longer, but I am certainly not in the 'keeper' camp, I see cars as experiences and not something where I end up driving the same one for years on end.
I dont see the 370z as that much a step up from the 350z to warrant owning that chassis again.
I am thinking keep it a bit longer, but I am certainly not in the 'keeper' camp, I see cars as experiences and not something where I end up driving the same one for years on end.
coldel said:
I can afford something better, I just set myself a rough 10k budget as a weekend play car (thats been agreed with the missus!)
I dont see the 370z as that much a step up from the 350z to warrant owning that chassis again.
I am thinking keep it a bit longer, but I am certainly not in the 'keeper' camp, I see cars as experiences and not something where I end up driving the same one for years on end.
look for mk2 mr2 with 190bhp if you want something lighter?I dont see the 370z as that much a step up from the 350z to warrant owning that chassis again.
I am thinking keep it a bit longer, but I am certainly not in the 'keeper' camp, I see cars as experiences and not something where I end up driving the same one for years on end.
jm8403 said:
Earthdweller said:
Sycamore said:
I went from my 3.0 Z4 to a GT86.
Won't have the sound and speed, but GT86 was much more fun
Really ? Won't have the sound and speed, but GT86 was much more fun
Sycamore said:
jm8403 said:
Earthdweller said:
Sycamore said:
I went from my 3.0 Z4 to a GT86.
Won't have the sound and speed, but GT86 was much more fun
Really ? Won't have the sound and speed, but GT86 was much more fun
Sycamore said:
I went from my 3.0 Z4 to a GT86.
Won't have the sound and speed, but GT86 was much more fun
Won't have the sound and speed, but GT86 was much more fun
Really? There's not a chance in hell a flat four, 2.0 N/A engine would be more fun than a smooth, torquey 3.0 IL6. I've driven both (on road and track) and the GT86 is really not to my taste. Underpowered, sound like a wet fart, but they look cool (when modified). The Z4 is a far superior car, both in terms of performance and design.
However, a turbocharged GT86 is a different kettle of fish. It's just what the car needs, anyone who says otherwise is some kind of croc-wearing, beardy weirdo. 250+ BHP is exactly what the 86 needs, if I was looking to spend 15k on a sports car, I would be very tempted to buy one (pre-modified)
Networkgeek said:
Sycamore said:
I went from my 3.0 Z4 to a GT86.
Won't have the sound and speed, but GT86 was much more fun
Won't have the sound and speed, but GT86 was much more fun
Really? There's not a chance in hell a flat four, 2.0 N/A engine would be more fun than a smooth, torquey 3.0 IL6. I've driven both (on road and track) and the GT86 is really not to my taste. Underpowered, sound like a wet fart, but they look cool (when modified). The Z4 is a far superior car, both in terms of performance and design.
However, a turbocharged GT86 is a different kettle of fish. It's just what the car needs, anyone who says otherwise is some kind of croc-wearing, beardy weirdo. 250+ BHP is exactly what the 86 needs, if I was looking to spend 15k on a sports car, I would be very tempted to buy one (pre-modified)
The GT86 engine is s
t, the Z4 engine is awesome. All I said, was that I found the GT86 more fun to chuck around.
If we all liked the same thing, life would be boring
Relax old chap
Sycamore said:
Networkgeek said:
Sycamore said:
I went from my 3.0 Z4 to a GT86.
Won't have the sound and speed, but GT86 was much more fun
Won't have the sound and speed, but GT86 was much more fun
Really? There's not a chance in hell a flat four, 2.0 N/A engine would be more fun than a smooth, torquey 3.0 IL6. I've driven both (on road and track) and the GT86 is really not to my taste. Underpowered, sound like a wet fart, but they look cool (when modified). The Z4 is a far superior car, both in terms of performance and design.
However, a turbocharged GT86 is a different kettle of fish. It's just what the car needs, anyone who says otherwise is some kind of croc-wearing, beardy weirdo. 250+ BHP is exactly what the 86 needs, if I was looking to spend 15k on a sports car, I would be very tempted to buy one (pre-modified)
The GT86 engine is s
t, the Z4 engine is awesome. All I said, was that I found the GT86 more fun to chuck around.
If we all liked the same thing, life would be boring
Relax old chap
Networkgeek said:
However, a turbocharged GT86 is a different kettle of fish. It's just what the car needs, anyone who says otherwise is some kind of croc-wearing, beardy weirdo. 250+ BHP is exactly what the 86 needs, if I was looking to spend 15k on a sports car, I would be very tempted to buy one (pre-modified)
A turbocharged or supercharged GT86 was going to be my suggestion too. I'd love one myself because they are the size/weight that I really like, but as standard they just aren't quick enough for me though. cerb4.5lee said:
Networkgeek said:
However, a turbocharged GT86 is a different kettle of fish. It's just what the car needs, anyone who says otherwise is some kind of croc-wearing, beardy weirdo. 250+ BHP is exactly what the 86 needs, if I was looking to spend 15k on a sports car, I would be very tempted to buy one (pre-modified)
A turbocharged or supercharged GT86 was going to be my suggestion too. I'd love one myself because they are the size/weight that I really like, but as standard they just aren't quick enough for me though. jm8403 said:
Hahaha, he definitely needs to chill. I dont find the Z particularly amazing on b roads, especially tight ones so not going to get excited by another viewpoint.
That's where I felt my Z fell down too. More of a GT/Cruiser rather than something you'd fly down a B road with.I bought it purely off of the sound to begin with anyhow. The first time I booted it on the test drive, I was sold
I took out a piece of foam from the 'sound generator' pipe that runs from the airbox into the cabin too, which made it better.
I didn't even get it home however before I went and got 4 new tyres put on. The run-flats that they come with as standard are terrible.
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