Why choose a Z over a G35?
12-22-2005, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by jvanquish
And on top of that
Z history starts in the 70s and when did the skyline revolution start?
late 80s!
The G is luxury 2+2 something like 330CI sports
The Z is performance 2 seater something like Boxter, Z4, S2000, RX-8 etc etc
OK!?
GG!
Z history starts in the 70s and when did the skyline revolution start?
late 80s!
The G is luxury 2+2 something like 330CI sports
The Z is performance 2 seater something like Boxter, Z4, S2000, RX-8 etc etc
OK!?
GG!
*Note: Many Zs in the past were 2+2 versions!
12-22-2005, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by jvanquish
NO!
The G35 is the "skyline" thats NOT based on the GTR
R34, R33, R32 skylines GTS models are based on the GTR (or the other way around f*ck u if u gonna knit pick me)
so...
And on top of that
Z history starts in the 70s and when did the skyline revolution start?
late 80s!
The G is luxury 2+2 something like 330CI sports
The Z is performance 2 seater something like Boxter, Z4, S2000, RX-8 etc etc
OK!?
GG!
The G35 is the "skyline" thats NOT based on the GTR
R34, R33, R32 skylines GTS models are based on the GTR (or the other way around f*ck u if u gonna knit pick me)
so...
And on top of that
Z history starts in the 70s and when did the skyline revolution start?
late 80s!
The G is luxury 2+2 something like 330CI sports
The Z is performance 2 seater something like Boxter, Z4, S2000, RX-8 etc etc
OK!?
GG!
12-22-2005, 05:33 PM
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This always drives me crazy when I see this. The G35C is a Coupe by definition. C is the designator for Coupe. It is a Sports Coupe however. The 350Z is a two door Sports Car by definition.
The G35C was designed for Sports Touring crowd. The Z was designed for the Sports Car crowd.
There is nothing wrong with wanting a Sports Coupe if you need the 4 seats.
As there is nothing wrong with wanting a Sports Car if you don't need the 4 seats.
If this is a battle between 4 seat Sports Coupes and Sports Car let me give you another reference.
Sport Coupe = Firebird (4 seats)
Sports Car = Vette (2 seats)
This is not to say that a Firebird isn't a good car. It's just not a Sports Car.
At least this is how the insurance company rates them.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it .....
I almost bought a G35C. They are nice cars and perform as well as the 350Z by the numbers. I would not have had any problem calling the G35C a Sports Coupe or Touring Coupe. However, I found that once I drove the Z there was no going back for me. It just seems more like a race car than the G35 did to me. I started out wanting a 5AT G35C and ended up with a 6spd 350Z. It just turned out I wanted the more modern body/interior design that the Z has.
I thought I wanted the conservative Sports Coupe look.....I changed my mind.
I must also mention that I already have a Sports Coupe in the garage.
Now guys ....... Enjoy the ride !!!
BTW - RX8 (4 seats) is classified with the G35C as a Sports Coupe.
The G35C was designed for Sports Touring crowd. The Z was designed for the Sports Car crowd.
There is nothing wrong with wanting a Sports Coupe if you need the 4 seats.
As there is nothing wrong with wanting a Sports Car if you don't need the 4 seats.
If this is a battle between 4 seat Sports Coupes and Sports Car let me give you another reference.
Sport Coupe = Firebird (4 seats)
Sports Car = Vette (2 seats)
This is not to say that a Firebird isn't a good car. It's just not a Sports Car.
At least this is how the insurance company rates them.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it .....
I almost bought a G35C. They are nice cars and perform as well as the 350Z by the numbers. I would not have had any problem calling the G35C a Sports Coupe or Touring Coupe. However, I found that once I drove the Z there was no going back for me. It just seems more like a race car than the G35 did to me. I started out wanting a 5AT G35C and ended up with a 6spd 350Z. It just turned out I wanted the more modern body/interior design that the Z has.
I thought I wanted the conservative Sports Coupe look.....I changed my mind.
I must also mention that I already have a Sports Coupe in the garage.
Now guys ....... Enjoy the ride !!!
BTW - RX8 (4 seats) is classified with the G35C as a Sports Coupe.
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12-22-2005, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by heezyo2o
Sedan: A closed automobile having two or four doors and a front and rear seat.
It's all semantics really, but a 2 door M3 would be sedan as well as G35c.
It's all semantics really, but a 2 door M3 would be sedan as well as G35c.
When I think of a Sedan I do not really think of a G or a M or even the Firebird however, you are correct .... there have been many two door sedans in history that have turned out to be performance orientated.
IE: '57 Chevy or '67 GTO/Tempest....
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12-24-2005, 02:37 AM
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Originally Posted by mahont
The Z is slightly faster. The Z is for someone looking for more of a raw sports car while the G35 is pure luxury with some engine to back it up though. As far as looks go that is subjective.
I don't even think this guy has ever been near a "G", pure luxury? I think or at least hope that you meant to say that it's a sports car that is luxurious because ditching some clowns in a Mustang while drifting by some pigs and sipping on a mocha and listening to clasical music on the sound system was no problem so don't group this car any catagory belonging to that of a soccer mom. If I took your reponse incorrectly I appoligize.
12-24-2005, 08:00 AM
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+1. as I said before you can turn a G into a Z but you can't turn a Z into a G. nuff said. respect goes out to both cars. the difference to me was the back seat. the Z does have that sport ride feel that i loved compared to the G but find a Z suspension and thats delt with, any other mods you can throw on the Z you can throw on the G.
It all winds down to what your personal taste are there is NO better car.
It all winds down to what your personal taste are there is NO better car.
12-24-2005, 10:13 AM
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a popular auto magazine once said that the rear taillights styling of the G is not for everybody.......
IMO the Z's taillight design is more timeless and will still look fresh ten years from now if not longer.
IMO the Z's taillight design is more timeless and will still look fresh ten years from now if not longer.
12-24-2005, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by lennox
+1. as I said before you can turn a G into a Z but you can't turn a Z into a G. nuff said. respect goes out to both cars. the difference to me was the back seat. the Z does have that sport ride feel that i loved compared to the G but find a Z suspension and thats delt with, any other mods you can throw on the Z you can throw on the G.
It all winds down to what your personal taste are there is NO better car.
It all winds down to what your personal taste are there is NO better car.
Well said!
12-25-2005, 12:59 AM
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yes i feel that way and i regret buying my z, lets admit it is the skyline..... what is the z... the z was made to make the g35 a better.... nissan and infiniti have succeeded..... dont get me wrong i really love my Z and recommend it to everyone, but i feel like with a little more money i couldve got the G35
12-25-2005, 02:10 AM
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Originally Posted by alew350
the g35 feels much faster, a smoother ride, more luxurios and has better features, i am not knocking the z but the z a piece of ****........ end of story
Just to state my opinion, they are both nice cars. The Z is just my obsession, I am so biased it's not even funny. I love my Z.
-LamaZ
12-25-2005, 02:17 AM
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Please find a way to trade in your 350Z. You don't deserve to be driving around in that car.
Originally Posted by alew350
yes i feel that way and i regret buying my z, lets admit it is the skyline..... what is the z... the z was made to make the g35 a better.... nissan and infiniti have succeeded..... dont get me wrong i really love my Z and recommend it to everyone, but i feel like with a little more money i couldve got the G35