You can get a base model Z (www.nissanusa.com) for around $28,000, but probably closer to around $26,000 if you negotiate on the price. However, the base Z is completely worthless. What kind of "sports car" has an open differential?

The Z really isn't a bad car. It's just not on par performance-wise with the others in its price range. In fact, the STi/STI and the Evo shouldn't even be considered competitors of the Z. Comparing the STi/STI/Evo and Z is like comparing apples and oranges.

IF (and it would have to be a BIG "IF") I were to purchase a Z, I would most definitely have to go with either the "Enthusiast" or the "Track" model. Forget the "Touring" models. I don't want the extra weight. Provided the "Enthusiast" and "Track" models had the same suspension setup, I would probably go with the "Enthusiast" model, and then just upgrade the brakes if it was cost-effective. The "Enthusiast" model doesn't have the Brembo braking system, while the "Track" model does.

 

I think z's are highly overrated. I think that z's are slow and should not be considered true sports cars. That being said. I do Like the look of the car. I think it looks better than my evo, and i think the interior is better than my evo but after buying turbo-back exhaust, and ecu-flash. and a wideband, I haven't really found a car yet that could compare to my car. I have never dynoed my car. But have outran corvettes, c6-c5, no prob. I haven't even invested a grand in my car. Bought used exhaust. Would like to see a 350z do that....

 

So, with an ECU flash, a wideband, and a turbo-back exhaust, which netted you maybe 280-290 whp (I'll be generous and spot you 10 hp for 300 whp), you outran a 400 hp C6 that puts down 330-340 whp, plus weighs about 250 lbs lighter than an Evo, plus has better aerodynamics by a long stretch than an Evo, "no prob?"

I smell something, and it isn't lilacs.

 

I would beat Vettes in my old 2003 with a stock turbo and cams.

 

never on a top end run genius.

 

Nowhere else, either (C6).

 

I think he'd get a C6 from a dig or in the quarter mile.

 

said the man whos never been Z shopping.

 

Provided the C6 driver couldn't drive, it would definitely be possible. New C6s are running in the 12.50 range. An Evo with a TBE, tune, and wideband isn't going to be running that quickly. They'd be running closer to a 12.70 or 12.80.

On the top end, or off of a roll,an Evo with those mods wouldn't touch a C6. Top speed? Forget about it. Even if the Evo could travel faster, it would run out of gear long before it would run out of power.

 

Said the man that wouldn't be shopping for a "sports car" with an open differential.

 

Any chance you're smelling rosemary or coriander?

 

More like digested rosemary or coriander.....

 

Must smell like poop.

Boobies!

 

I've NEVER seen a base model Z for sale, and yes I've looked and searched inventories. There's 4 to 5 Nissan dealerships in my area. Then again Evo RS's are pretty rare themselves. But I've seen more RS's than base Z's. LOL @ open diff

 

Don't know why everyone is bringing up the Open diff. The C6 has leaf springs and it does the job. Also I've seen a lot of base Z and heard of them going for even as low as $24-25k.