Upgrade from a 370z?

[Yorkshire_LY]

I have a 370Z - i love the car,the looks,the performance and that V6 noise with an invidia exhaust - but sometimes i look to 'upgrade' options to try something a bit different.

Ive been looking at these cars below (budget of around £20-25K)

Lotus Evora
Jaguar F-Type

Has anyone done a similar upgrade or have experience of these cars? Any more suggestions? I like a certain 'rarity' in cars so none of the German stuff really appeals to me...

[ZX10R NIN]

The Evora is the pick but hard to find at the top of your price point, the V6 F type is a peach & you'll land a nice one at your price point:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/406140052253?_skw=evora...

F Type:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202509056...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202507254...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202508315...

Leftfield

Lexus RC F, these really are a good car & it'll get under your skin:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202504271...

Mustang GT:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202509126...

[georgeyboy12345]

You could get an Aston Martin

DB9
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202506093...

Volante
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202506303...


or a DB7
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202412147...

Manual DB7
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202506233...

Volante
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202507254...


Maserati Granturismo
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202507284...

Grancabrio
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202505182...


I know they are German, but what about these Porsche 997s

Carreras
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202509126...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202509046...

Cabriolet
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202503049...


Feeling extra brave? What about a TVR Cerbera speed six?
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202410225...

Edited by georgeyboy12345 on Sunday 14th September 21:01

[Yorkshire_LY]

Some nice suggestions - i get a bit of an 'old man' feeling with the Astons and TVR haha,plus im guessing the repair costs would be astronomical seeing as they are quite old cars?

The F Type really appeals to me as its a bit more modern and really is a beautiful car - but again,big repair costs could be an issue - i mean,these cars were close to £100k when new?!

My issue is that my 370Z is probably worth about 10K now,due to high 118k mileage - but you get so much car for that money - im going to have to pay at least double that to get a car that is even worthwhile considering and a slight 'improvement'...the Evora looks like a more practical version of the Elise,which i was thinking about but its a bit 'bare bones' to be a daily hehe...

[georgeyboy12345]

I reckon you can’t really go wrong with the Evora. If going for the F-Type, get the V8 rather than the V6 (which then means you’ll be having an auto box) - I have heard about issues with water getting into the engine bay on V6 models & screwing everything up, then again could be ok if it lives in a garage and you avoid driving in bad weather.

[cerb4.5lee]

My immediate thought is the 5.0 Mustang.

[Belle427]

I personally would not be bothered about a V6 F Type, it seems to be a problem for some.
They still look and sound great.

[PushedDover]

mate had a 370 Nismo, and I came to suggest what he changed to, but soundly beaten:


F Type.



(now a 918S)

I would see a renaissance recently in the F TYpe, and pushed by Harry and JC too : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXCfADxDHrc

[Yorkshire_LY]

cerb4.5lee said:

My immediate thought is the 5.0 Mustang.

Yeah its a nice alternative - but its more of a heavier GT type cruiser like the 370Z is....im looking maybe for more of a sports car,thats why i mentioned the Evora....the Cayman is another one,but for me i see a lot on the road...not that rare really. But i know they are a better driving experience than a Z.

[Yorkshire_LY]

PushedDover said:

mate had a 370 Nismo, and I came to suggest what he changed to, but soundly beaten:


F Type.



(now a 918S)

I would see a renaissance recently in the F TYpe, and pushed by Harry and JC too : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXCfADxDHrc

Yeah,i just couldnt believe how much they are now....the next 'level' up from that would be a GT-R or R8 - but they are a bit out of budget for me hehe.

[Yorkshire_LY]

Belle427 said:

I personally would not be bothered about a V6 F Type, it seems to be a problem for some.
They still look and sound great.

But if you bought one with a good full service history and looked after?

[cerb4.5lee]

Yorkshire_LY said:

cerb4.5lee said:

My immediate thought is the 5.0 Mustang.

Yeah its a nice alternative - but its more of a heavier GT type cruiser like the 370Z is....im looking maybe for more of a sports car,thats why i mentioned the Evora....the Cayman is another one,but for me i see a lot on the road...not that rare really. But i know they are a better driving experience than a Z.

I think you'd enjoy the Evora, and they also tick the rarity box too.

[Belle427]

Yorkshire_LY said:

Belle427 said:

I personally would not be bothered about a V6 F Type, it seems to be a problem for some.
They still look and sound great.

But if you bought one with a good full service history and looked after?

Sorry what i meant is i like them, may have read wrong.