Consumer Reports ranks 350z 8th best sports car!
08-31-2006, 06:09 PM
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Consumer Reports ranks 350z 8th best sports car!
1. Porsche 911 Carrera $85,520 96
2. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 $76,730 93
3. Porsche Boxster 2.7 $49,075 90
4. Mercedes-Benz SL550 $105,855 85
5. BMW 650i Coupe $77,440 85
6. Mercedes-Benz SLK350 $53,950 84
7. Chevrolet Corvette convertible $57,020 81
8. Nissan 350Z Grand Touring $42,800 80
9. BMW Z4 3.0i $46,070 79
10. Jaguar XK convertible $86,300 74
11. Lexus SC430 $67,084 73
12. Cadillac XLR $77,290 71
13. Dodge Viper SRT10 $91,990 67
14. Lotos Elise $45,545 55
http://www.cnn.com/2006/AUTOS/08/30/...ars/index.html
2. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 $76,730 93
3. Porsche Boxster 2.7 $49,075 90
4. Mercedes-Benz SL550 $105,855 85
5. BMW 650i Coupe $77,440 85
6. Mercedes-Benz SLK350 $53,950 84
7. Chevrolet Corvette convertible $57,020 81
8. Nissan 350Z Grand Touring $42,800 80
9. BMW Z4 3.0i $46,070 79
10. Jaguar XK convertible $86,300 74
11. Lexus SC430 $67,084 73
12. Cadillac XLR $77,290 71
13. Dodge Viper SRT10 $91,990 67
14. Lotos Elise $45,545 55
http://www.cnn.com/2006/AUTOS/08/30/...ars/index.html
08-31-2006, 06:10 PM
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Repost, look 3 threads behind this one!
https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-nissan-350z/214308-consumer-report.html
https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-nissan-350z/214308-consumer-report.html
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08-31-2006, 06:45 PM
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I think the term Sports Car is being used pretty loosely these days.. a guy I work with called his 2001 Eclipse a sports car and I about fell out. Check out Yahoo's list of "sports cars"...
http://autos.yahoo.com/newcars/shopg...dSubmit=Search
http://autos.yahoo.com/newcars/shopg...dSubmit=Search
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Originally Posted by Diesel350
1. Porsche 911 Carrera $85,520 96
2. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 $76,730 93
3. Porsche Boxster 2.7 $49,075 90
4. Mercedes-Benz SL550 $105,855 85
5. BMW 650i Coupe $77,440 85
6. Mercedes-Benz SLK350 $53,950 84
7. Chevrolet Corvette convertible $57,020 81
8. Nissan 350Z Grand Touring $42,800 80
9. BMW Z4 3.0i $46,070 79
10. Jaguar XK convertible $86,300 74
11. Lexus SC430 $67,084 73
12. Cadillac XLR $77,290 71
13. Dodge Viper SRT10 $91,990 67
14. Lotos Elise $45,545 55
http://www.cnn.com/2006/AUTOS/08/30/...ars/index.html
2. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 $76,730 93
3. Porsche Boxster 2.7 $49,075 90
4. Mercedes-Benz SL550 $105,855 85
5. BMW 650i Coupe $77,440 85
6. Mercedes-Benz SLK350 $53,950 84
7. Chevrolet Corvette convertible $57,020 81
8. Nissan 350Z Grand Touring $42,800 80
9. BMW Z4 3.0i $46,070 79
10. Jaguar XK convertible $86,300 74
11. Lexus SC430 $67,084 73
12. Cadillac XLR $77,290 71
13. Dodge Viper SRT10 $91,990 67
14. Lotos Elise $45,545 55
http://www.cnn.com/2006/AUTOS/08/30/...ars/index.html
08-31-2006, 08:47 PM
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Pretty rediculous. That is is just about the most pathetic thing I've ever seen. The elise dead last? It's one of the best handling cars in the world, and is much better then 80% of those cars listed. Same with the Viper.
What I don't get is how the Z06 got #2, yet the Viper got #13 when they both are great looking cars with nearly the same performance. Baffles the mind.
What I don't get is how the Z06 got #2, yet the Viper got #13 when they both are great looking cars with nearly the same performance. Baffles the mind.
08-31-2006, 10:15 PM
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Well, there could be other factors in their ranking other then looks and performance. They could have put an overall ranking on bang for buck, conviences, reliabilty, parts available, maintenence cost, practicality, etc.
This is a ranking of consumer reports, not a ranking of the best super cars.
This is a ranking of consumer reports, not a ranking of the best super cars.
Originally Posted by Hypnoz
Pretty rediculous. That is is just about the most pathetic thing I've ever seen. The elise dead last? It's one of the best handling cars in the world, and is much better then 80% of those cars listed. Same with the Viper.
What I don't get is how the Z06 got #2, yet the Viper got #13 when they both are great looking cars with nearly the same performance. Baffles the mind.
What I don't get is how the Z06 got #2, yet the Viper got #13 when they both are great looking cars with nearly the same performance. Baffles the mind.
09-01-2006, 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by dkorr
$42,000 for the 350Z. I hate it when they try to skew the Z's price tag. I would never have bought the Z if I saw the $42K price tag. Good thing I did some research and got mine (new) for $26,000.
+1 I couldn't have "reposted" that any better. Very true though.
09-01-2006, 06:19 AM
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The Boxster a.k.a. POS shouldn't be anywhere near top 20.
STIs and Evos are 4-door family cars (that I wouldn't mind having), that is why its not there.
Yes, the Elise should be in the top 5
STIs and Evos are 4-door family cars (that I wouldn't mind having), that is why its not there.
Yes, the Elise should be in the top 5
09-01-2006, 06:24 AM
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i guess im not crazy then, because everytime i walk out to my car i still look at my baby in awe as if i've never seen it before. I really hope they do a good job with the next gen z so we can keep putting other cars to shame.
09-01-2006, 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by AroundMyHorn
i guess im not crazy then, because everytime i walk out to my car i still look at my baby in awe as if i've never seen it before.