350z to what ???? suggestions please

[ewan221]

While I really love the zed probs with my knee means I'm struggling a bit with the heavy clutch when in town or stuck in traffic :-( so thinking about looking for something else. So far thinking XKR (obviously wont have to worry about gear changes) but maybe a bit to refined for me ???

So basically looking for something preferably 6 + cylinders, at least similar performance and either auto or not too heavy a clutch (The clutch on my old Boxster was no prob)

Budget around £10k

Not worried about age or running costs (up to a point lol)

[Puddenchucker]

You could always get a (grey import) 350Z with a tiptonic auto box.

[Billy Hunt]

Boxster or 996 Tiptronic?

[Blue Meanie]

G35 is a 350Z with a back seat. They come with a 6 speed auto tippy box.

[300bhp/ton]

ewan221 said:

While I really love the zed probs with my knee means I'm struggling a bit with the heavy clutch when in town or stuck in traffic :-( so thinking about looking for something else. So far thinking XKR (obviously wont have to worry about gear changes) but maybe a bit to refined for me ???

So basically looking for something preferably 6 + cylinders, at least similar performance and either auto or not too heavy a clutch (The clutch on my old Boxster was no prob)

Budget around £10k

Not worried about age or running costs (up to a point lol)

[Onetrackmind]

E46 M3 SMG.

[ewan221]

XKR still topping my list but never thought about going USA style :-)

M3 not really keen

[300bhp/ton]

ewan221 said:

XKR still topping my list but never thought about going USA style :-)

M3 not really keen

Mustang is a sn95 Mach1 model. It has a proper "Shaker Hood". The air intake is fixed to the engine and a dirty great hole in the bonnet :heh:

They run an alloy DOHC 4.6 V8 making 305hp and available with a 4 speed AOD. Finding an auto in the UK might be difficult though.

The regular Mustang GT is available in this price range too though, missing the shaker scoop but still looks good. Same auto box, but a 260hp cast iron block 4.6 SOHC V8.

The Camaro is an SS model, which is essentially a z28 with a bonnet scoop, mild body kit, different rear spoiler and different wheels, shocks and anti-roll bars. Most are fully loaded too. They make the same HP as a Camaro z28 (325-345hp min) from their alloy 5.7 OHV V8.

[fido]

370Z? - at least the clutch was light and progressive in the one i sat in. Ar3e, just read the £10k budget .. ok it may take a while for them to depreciate, assuming anyone has bought one!

[ewan221]

£10k ish ;-)

have never driven a 370z but much prefer the looks of the 350z

[Diderot]

XKR.

[cesc]

M3 SMG is the only feasible option here sonny jim.

[EK993]

300bhp/ton said:

No.... just no. The latest generation of American muscle cars just about have acceptable interiors and build. These ancient things will be horrendous when coming from a 350Z

[TTwiggy]

Audi B6 S4 tip?

[sparks_E39]

XKR, although you can get a nice DB7 3.2 for £13k

[cesc]

EK993 said:

The latest generation of American muscle cars just about have acceptable interiors and build. These ancient things will be horrendous when coming from a 350Z

I take it you've never been inside a pre-facelift 350Z?

[300bhp/ton]

EK993 said:

No.... just no. The latest generation of American muscle cars just about have acceptable interiors and build. These ancient things will be horrendous when coming from a 350Z

So despite living where you are, you're still talking st.

[EK993]

300bhp/ton said:

So despite living where you are, you're still talking st.

No. Because of where I live I am talking sense.

Rather than the British guy living in the UK who imagines he is Burt Reynolds.

[EK993]

Just to add, Mr 300BHP, I am no American car hater. I think the new Camero is a lovely thing, and as said the interior is OK and very passable. I am due to change the 335i next year, this is the time when the Camero ZL1 will be released and I think I am going to find it hard to resist a 550bhp supercharged Camero for $50,000 - I may well end up with one.

The old cars, like the ones you posted, I maintain are cack of the highest order.

[shirt]

EK993 said:

Rather than the British guy living in the UK who imagines he is Burt Reynolds.