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MattHall91

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 Cheshire
Evening one and all,

Won't be buying a 2nd car again for a while due to wedding and house move next year, but that doesn't stop me thinking about it early!

My question is - and it's one that has been covered more or less before - what can realistically compete with a Z in the classfields? I had a Z4C last year and loved it. However I am always open to try new things and keep options open.

If I refuse to compromise on 2 seats, 6 cylinders, reasonable running costs and solid performance, I can't see what else meets those criteria at ~10 bags of sand.

I presume this situation is why a lot of us own Zeds in the first place! Plus they look awesome 8) my only concern is the slightly dated interior and inevitable demand for parts as they continue to get older.

Any words of wisdom?
 
The Porsche boxter is on a similar level although there are question marks over the flat six engines durability :o
Rob
 
Sorry to disappoint Matt, but I don't think there is a magic answer (mind you if there is I would love to know)!

Nissan 350Zs can be picked up cheaper than Z4Cs as early ones are older. They may be more powerful than a 3 litre Z4C, but are about 200 kg heavier so are reportedly no quicker (despite some of their fans thinking they compare with a Z4MC)!

Chrysler Crossfires are also 6 cylinder and RWD, and can be had pretty cheap. Mind you they didn't get glowing reviews back in the day and are unlikely to have improved!

I think it's generally true that if something is cheap, it is cheap for a reason!

Let's face it, deep down you probably know that seeing as you bought a Z4C before!

Saying that if you can live with a Roadster I think you could do a lot worse than a good pre-facelift 3 litre Z4 Roadster - bonus is M54 engines seem to be a bit cheaper to keep healthy!

Good luck, Iain. :thumbsup:
 
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