Goals: 2 Seater Roadster?

by "Lekker" (z34nismo)
Published 08/16/2017 at 11:04

No Tags
STARS: 0

Oppo-ers. I’m about to turn 27 and I have decided by the time I turn 30 I want to buy a 2 seater roadster. For years I’ve been longing the c7, and have been SO close to buying one, but for one reason or another things fell through.

Now with more retrospective, I’ve decided to wait until I’ve paid 100% of my debt off including current car, motorcycle, student loans and CC debt (thanks ex-wife).

Here are options I’m eye balling and why I like them:

c7 Z51 - v8, magnetic ride, GOOD fuel economy for road trips, removable top, needs few mods to be done. BADS: $$, upkeep/repair

c6 grand sport - v8, wide body, cheaper than newer c7, removable top. BADS: older car, feels aged, $$, repair costs

I’ve considered going back to a non-convertible/removable top. I had a 370z nismo which i LOVED and deeply regret selling, but I’m so in favor for the light chassis + v8, I don’t know if I want to go back to the asthmatic V6. I’ve also considered a Z4, S2k, and miata, but truth be told I’m sort of wanting a v8 for obvious reasons.

What do you all like/want? budget is about 45k TOPS.

Snap from bike ride with friends the other day (mine is the Street Triple):

Replies (12)

"random001" (random001)
08/16/2017 at 11:08, STARS: 0

Upkeep and repair? Hell, I’m on car 38, and my Z06 was the most reliable car I’ve ever owned. DO IT!

"random001" (random001)
08/16/2017 at 11:09, STARS: 1

I had a Sprint 1050 Triple. It was amazeballs. I guess if I count the bikes, I’m on vehicle 40.....

"The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
08/16/2017 at 11:14, STARS: 0

An E85 Z4 with the N52B30. It’s not fastest drop top sports car, but the engine is smooth. It also looks very good.

"Lekker" (z34nismo)
08/16/2017 at 11:16, STARS: 0

And that my friend, is why I’m on here asking ;) I love to hear that. C6/7?

"RutRut" (RDR)
08/16/2017 at 11:16, STARS: 1

C5Z with either ECS or A&A blower. Because race car. The interior sucks, it probably leaks, but it is light, raw, and mean.

"jonny11quest" (jonny11quest)
08/16/2017 at 11:27, STARS: 0

C6 Z06. You lose the targa top which sucks (I love targas), but I think future generations will look back and say, “Holy shit, you could get a 7.0 liter N/A V8, manual transmission, and rear wheel drive all in a lightweight chassis!?”

"Lekker" (z34nismo)
08/16/2017 at 11:30, STARS: 0

That has honestly been a very close third/second. My only complain is they’re harder to find and a little on the higher cost side, but definitely an option

"bwp240" (bwp240)
08/16/2017 at 11:42, STARS: 0

Meanwhile the only roadster I will be able to afford at 27...

"random001" (random001)
08/16/2017 at 11:47, STARS: 1

I had a C5 Z06 for 9 years. Other than wear items, the only thing that ever went bad on it was a thermostat. I had 170k miles on, it, tracked it pretty regularly, and did not baby that thing. It hummed along like a Singer until the day I (regretfully) sold it.

"random001" (random001)
08/16/2017 at 11:49, STARS: 1

Here ya go: A good read .

"Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero" (sampsonite24)
08/16/2017 at 12:08, STARS: 1

Save your money and find a low mileage C5 Zo6. Nothing better than a FRC

"Lekker" (z34nismo)
08/16/2017 at 12:52, STARS: 0

Hey it’s all about steps! I can’t afford one now, that’s why I’m waiting :)