afbrian13 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 So of course this is a just for fun question, and of course we're all Z guys or we wouldn't be on here, so many will probably say they wouldn't change cars. However, if you were to buy a different sports car than your Z what would you consider an upgrade? Z cars are regarded as one of the best sports cars ever(within normal reach) I was just reading that a 70s Z will beat out it's contemporaries; Mustangs, Porsche 924, and has a higher top end than a 911t. For newer cars there are a lot of options of course, M3, gt86, hell- a focus is faster and handles better! So what would you get? I was thinking it would be a Porsche 911, but then again it would cost a bit more money. An E-Type would be awesome, but I don't know it's actually better performance and they cost a lot. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 For me, most likely an S2000 or a Cayman, as a practical replacement. A Lotus 7/Caterham as an impractical replacement. An aircooled 911 would be on that list if they hadn't gotten so damned expensive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin2 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 As far as new cars go then a Lotus 7 would have to be it. If I could trade my 240z for anything in the past it would be one of the following: 1920's Bugatti Type 35B 1920's Alfa Romeo 8C 1924 Bentley Twin Turbo 1961 ZIL-112 Sports car - It featured the inline 8 cylinder engine out of the ZiL-111, which was good for about 230 hp. It sported a limited slip diff, radial tires, and disc brakes, all firsts for Soviet Union-produced cars. Anything carb'ed with an XK6 or Speed Six motor or I8... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 S2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afbrian13 Posted July 3, 2016 Author Share Posted July 3, 2016 I think for affordable, I would go used Cayman or even a BRZ with a supercharger. Great choices above! I love those old cars, but I don't know if I love the looks of the s2000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Audi RS5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 1973 Corvette Stingray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 "UPGRADE"? I didn't buy a 72 Big Block Vette 4sp posi convertible in 1989 under the rationale "I could buy five nice Z's for that!" Probably still holds true today, but a top-down big block Vette makes a hoot of a weekend cruiser if you hop it up with the right stuff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 1989, Palisades Parkway, upstate NY. Red, 427 3-2 side pipes equipped convertible stingray. Ran for over an hour at 120mph plus to make it back to West Point for dinner formation after taking my buddy to the airport. I had a couple of buddies with nice cars (1984 911) that used me to ferry them places and trusted me to get their cars back for them in one piece. Good times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiff Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 I sold my Z, so I could buy a ZX twinturbo. It's nice to have 4 seats when you have kids, plus the performance of it is much better. But if I had had enough space I would have kept the Z too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Does this count as a sports car or a grocery getter? either way it much more practical. i can carry multiple L engines now instead of just one. But in all seriousness i would get a Caymen S down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihiryu Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Hmm tough question. I think I'd have to get another miata. But the problem is I've had too many of them. At one point in my life, I've owned a few "fun" cars. S2000 and miata both, but I think I'd really would have to go something a bit more luxurious. Maybe a Lexus RC-F? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Duncan Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 In no particular order S2000 FRS BRZ (w turbo or super charger) Z06 Vette with LS7 R32 Skyline (imported from Canada) Z32 twin turbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacky4566 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 In no particular order S2000 FRS BRZ (w turbo or super charger) Z06 Vette with LS7 R32 Skyline (imported from Canada) Z32 twin turbo You know we have R34 Skylines now? I could register it and "Lease" it to you Here is my vote for compareable 2 seaters. Classic. Air cooled Porsche or 77 Celica Modded: 1UZ swapped BRZ Modern: BMW M2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 BMW Z8, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLave Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 C6 Z06. I suppose a C7 would work too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelsonian Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 (edited) This all depends on funding as I have little to none so the semi big dollar cars I lust for would most likely be out of the picture. Semi expensive, pipe dream and lust worthy cars for me would be Jaguar F type R or SVR, Lotus Evora 400, Alfa Romeo 4C and Porsche 911. More realistic options would first be the BRZ / FRS with a turbo setup, (Crawford Performance is not far away from me), build an 818C from Factory 5 or lastly highly modify an old Porsche 914 with eitherPorsche 3.something engine/subaru wrx/ LS2 swap. Unfortunately California smog laws would have a major impact on modifying a newer than '75 car. http://www.factoryfive.com/kits/project-818/ Edited July 10, 2016 by Nelsonian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 So hard. I love vettes but they scream old man with issues to me. I think a nice Lotus Elise would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 I'm an old man with issues. Lots of issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afbrian13 Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 My wife had said when I got promoted again I could get a new superduty. Well, I found used DB 7's that cost less the the new truck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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