350Z vs. 07 Camry
06-27-2006, 12:30 PM
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I sometimes just don't get it. How can two cars meant for two entirely different buyer segments even serve as a purchase decision point? 
This is the most unusual Z vs. __ thread I have read, I must say. And we get a lot of them. That said, do let us know which way you end up swinging.
This is the most unusual Z vs. __ thread I have read, I must say. And we get a lot of them. That said, do let us know which way you end up swinging.
06-27-2006, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by MeetJoeAsian
actually, the 2007 Camry V6 is faster than the current Maxima
Horsepower 265 @ 5800 RPM
Torque (lb-ft) 255 @ 4400 RPM
0 - 60: 6.5 secs
06-27-2006, 01:19 PM
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I can't seem to tolerate people who cross shop on such a wide spectrum.
Usually I just tell them to get the OTHER vehicle.
We are saturated with 350z's as is.
No need for more 'on the fence' owners who aren't sure what they want.
You either want the Z or you don't. Get a CAMRY if you can even consider it.
Usually I just tell them to get the OTHER vehicle.
We are saturated with 350z's as is.
No need for more 'on the fence' owners who aren't sure what they want.
You either want the Z or you don't. Get a CAMRY if you can even consider it.
06-27-2006, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by djParis
Camry has the same motor as the new is350. Great power plant, but too bad its fwd. In my opinion if your looking at a 32k Camry you should step it up the the is350 level. Invoice on them is right around that same price range and you get one hell of a car for the money. My friend has one and is a test car for big Lexus parts developer, with just an intake and no tune he was putting down 296whp in his 06 is350. Damn good numbers if you ask me.
So a stock IS350 putting down 306hp, can put down 296whp with just an intake?
06-27-2006, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by uncutZ00
get the camry, it looks better, sounds meaner, is faster in the 1/4 mile, is front wheel drive (better for driving in the snow), has a sunroof, and handles better than a Z.
the camry beats the Z in every category except maybe gas mileage. plus the camry is a toyota, that means its much higher quality.
ever heard of a camry getting tire feathering issues? thought so.
go with camry.
the camry beats the Z in every category except maybe gas mileage. plus the camry is a toyota, that means its much higher quality.
ever heard of a camry getting tire feathering issues? thought so.
go with camry.
faster 1/4 mile?! you sure about that one bud?
06-27-2006, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 35oZephyR
I can't seem to tolerate people who cross shop on such a wide spectrum.
Usually I just tell them to get the OTHER vehicle.
We are saturated with 350z's as is.
No need for more 'on the fence' owners who aren't sure what they want.
You either want the Z or you don't. Get a CAMRY if you can even consider it.
Usually I just tell them to get the OTHER vehicle.
We are saturated with 350z's as is.
No need for more 'on the fence' owners who aren't sure what they want.
You either want the Z or you don't. Get a CAMRY if you can even consider it.
For me it was either replace my motorbike with a 2 seater sports car.
Or get rid of the daewoo for a 4X4 family car.
SO it was either a Z or a Murano.
I want both,so I guess I am not a real cross shopper
Buy yeah, at one stage it was should I get the Z or Murano.
But it was more like which one first.
Perhaps this thread is of a similar nature?
Who knows, but, I also fail to see a comparison between a ZED and a Camry.
If you want a family car in anyway, simply get the Camry, or for me I'd take a Murano, if you want a sports car, get the ZED.
Easy decision.
Cheers
O
06-27-2006, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by chuckie311
you sure about that
Horsepower 265 @ 5800 RPM
Torque (lb-ft) 255 @ 4400 RPM
0 - 60: 6.5 secs
Horsepower 265 @ 5800 RPM
Torque (lb-ft) 255 @ 4400 RPM
0 - 60: 6.5 secs
0-60= 6.1 sec 14.9 1/4@96 mph.
Maxima in auto form since 02 have been pretty quick. Most people will not cross shop a Max or Camry the Max has long been a Sporty Sedan for people that want something sporty with room or need the room but donot want something boring where as Camry is a boring "mobile".
06-27-2006, 05:05 PM
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well, one things for sure, if you get the camry, be sure to get it in stick shift otherwise you won't be able to back it out of your driveway. (the automatic gearbox won't reverse, toyota is recalling 50,000 camry's as we speak.)
06-27-2006, 05:32 PM
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dude is toyota camry and Z allowed in the same sentence, not sure the last time i saw a camry at a track event. Come on thats like saying do I want italian food or crap on rye.
06-27-2006, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ihatepotholes
who the hell cross shop between a Z and a camry?
But then, here's a possibility: it's the person who can't decide between serving his own interests (Z) or his family's (Camry).
06-27-2006, 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by odin
Well, I was one of those cross shoppers
For me it was either replace my motorbike with a 2 seater sports car.
Or get rid of the daewoo for a 4X4 family car.
SO it was either a Z or a Murano.
I want both,so I guess I am not a real cross shopper
Buy yeah, at one stage it was should I get the Z or Murano.
But it was more like which one first.
Perhaps this thread is of a similar nature?
Who knows, but, I also fail to see a comparison between a ZED and a Camry.
If you want a family car in anyway, simply get the Camry, or for me I'd take a Murano, if you want a sports car, get the ZED.
Easy decision.
Cheers
O
For me it was either replace my motorbike with a 2 seater sports car.
Or get rid of the daewoo for a 4X4 family car.
SO it was either a Z or a Murano.
I want both,so I guess I am not a real cross shopper
Buy yeah, at one stage it was should I get the Z or Murano.
But it was more like which one first.
Perhaps this thread is of a similar nature?
Who knows, but, I also fail to see a comparison between a ZED and a Camry.
If you want a family car in anyway, simply get the Camry, or for me I'd take a Murano, if you want a sports car, get the ZED.
Easy decision.
Cheers
O
Trying to make a rational comparison on performance stats between a Camry and a 350z etc...is what I DON'T understand. Why bother?
If you don't see why a Z is more desirable to you than a Camry, then you shouldn't have any business driving a Z.