Reasons why the Z is superior to everything else!
08-19-2005, 11:33 AM
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Reasons why the Z is superior to everything else!
vs. S2000.....Torque & Looks
vs. RX-8.......Torque & Looks
vs. STI.........Looks
vs. EVO........Looks
vs. Audi TT...Looks & HP
vs. Mustang GT...Looks & Reliability
vs. Porche Boxter...Looks & Price
vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse...HP, Torque & Reliability
vs. Dodge SRT-4....Looks, RWD, & Handling
vs. Maxima...Looks & Handling
vs. G35...Looks & Acceleration
vs. Ferrari...Price
vs. RX-8.......Torque & Looks
vs. STI.........Looks
vs. EVO........Looks
vs. Audi TT...Looks & HP
vs. Mustang GT...Looks & Reliability
vs. Porche Boxter...Looks & Price
vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse...HP, Torque & Reliability
vs. Dodge SRT-4....Looks, RWD, & Handling
vs. Maxima...Looks & Handling
vs. G35...Looks & Acceleration
vs. Ferrari...Price
08-19-2005, 11:41 AM
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For me it was looks.
I looked at every two seater sold in America, and a very select four seaters. Most were about 260-300 horse power which is fast enough as the car is going to spend more time in bumper-to-bumper LA traffic than on the track. The four finalist were:
Porsche's Boxster S and Carrera 911 (996)
Audi TT
Nissan 350Z
The Carerra and 350Z were my two final choices, one cost twice as much as the other and to be honest, the Porsche has lost some of the pre-1999 curves she had. The Nissan looked more like a classic Carerra than the Porsche did.
I looked at every two seater sold in America, and a very select four seaters. Most were about 260-300 horse power which is fast enough as the car is going to spend more time in bumper-to-bumper LA traffic than on the track. The four finalist were:
Porsche's Boxster S and Carrera 911 (996)
Audi TT
Nissan 350Z
The Carerra and 350Z were my two final choices, one cost twice as much as the other and to be honest, the Porsche has lost some of the pre-1999 curves she had. The Nissan looked more like a classic Carerra than the Porsche did.
08-19-2005, 11:57 AM
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I love my Z.
But it's not the "best" car out there. Road and Track really trashed the Z a couple of months ago (March 2005).
In the end, I was deciding between the Z and a BMW 645Ci, but for that amount of cash (70-80g's
) with a 325hp engine and only a 5.3s 0 to 60, I figured a Track Z could match it.
I also debated waiting until early 2006 for the Cayman S. At 295hp, the output was close, but the midengine design, weight, and track times at Nurburgring made it superior. This car is going to be a formidable weapon. But I didn't want to wait that long (and spend the extra 20g's
), and Porsche reliability might become an issue in the future.
So in the end, it was the Z for me. I fell in love with its curves and the design.
Stylistically, by the way, these 3 cars are similar, and so maybe I'm just superficial because I'm a sucker for looks.
But it's not the "best" car out there. Road and Track really trashed the Z a couple of months ago (March 2005).
In the end, I was deciding between the Z and a BMW 645Ci, but for that amount of cash (70-80g's
) with a 325hp engine and only a 5.3s 0 to 60, I figured a Track Z could match it.I also debated waiting until early 2006 for the Cayman S. At 295hp, the output was close, but the midengine design, weight, and track times at Nurburgring made it superior. This car is going to be a formidable weapon. But I didn't want to wait that long (and spend the extra 20g's
), and Porsche reliability might become an issue in the future.So in the end, it was the Z for me. I fell in love with its curves and the design.
Stylistically, by the way, these 3 cars are similar, and so maybe I'm just superficial because I'm a sucker for looks.
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08-19-2005, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Bubble
i hate to say the interior of Z is so crappy.
the srt-4 interior is crappy, looks like it needs more (a lot more) in there
and how about C5 Vettes?
its really not bad, i agree they could've done much better, but at least its not ugly like the other two. the seats and the steering wheel and the trunk are the best parts i think.
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08-19-2005, 12:17 PM
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lol
You can basically say the EXACT same thing for every one of these cars (In other words, say that they are superior to the Z)
Love my Z, but this thread is pretty demb...lol
You can basically say the EXACT same thing for every one of these cars (In other words, say that they are superior to the Z)
Love my Z, but this thread is pretty demb...lol
08-19-2005, 12:19 PM
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> vs. Mustang GT...Looks & Reliability
This is not a valid point. Looks are subjective vs new Stang. Reliability of 03-04 Z is questionable and subjective, I have things failing on and off. My last US-made car was more reliable. The above statement is an antiquated stereotype and no longer applies.
This is not a valid point. Looks are subjective vs new Stang. Reliability of 03-04 Z is questionable and subjective, I have things failing on and off. My last US-made car was more reliable. The above statement is an antiquated stereotype and no longer applies.
08-19-2005, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by mpol99
lol
You can basically say the EXACT same thing for every one of these cars (In other words, say that they are superior to the Z)
Love my Z, but this thread is pretty demb...lol
You can basically say the EXACT same thing for every one of these cars (In other words, say that they are superior to the Z)
Love my Z, but this thread is pretty demb...lol
Just looking to see how many trolls there are.
08-19-2005, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by FairladyZ
I can agree with those, but there are so many Z's driving around now for those very reasons. I think the 350Z has lost a lot of its "touch".
08-19-2005, 12:54 PM
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The Z is great for it's price, but c'mon now....
It's a fun car to drive, but don't kid yourself, it's nowhere near superior to everything.
It's a fun car to drive, but don't kid yourself, it's nowhere near superior to everything.
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