so confused!!! Z or 335i bmw????
09-26-2006, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 97supratt
The 335 is a nice car, but I had my first time experience with it this weekend and it's nothing compared to the Z.
The Z handles better, and I beat it with just test pipes and greddy evo2 exhaust. Plus the 335's oil temp flew up when we hit the canyons.
The Z handles better, and I beat it with just test pipes and greddy evo2 exhaust. Plus the 335's oil temp flew up when we hit the canyons.
09-26-2006, 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 05-Z
Sounds like a BMW board here... 
If you're getting one, buy the Z4M Coupe. That would be my choice.
If you're getting one, buy the Z4M Coupe. That would be my choice.
then just stay with the Z if your not going to get the 335BTW - get the BMW - great car from experience
09-26-2006, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 97supratt
The 335 is a nice car, but I had my first time experience with it this weekend and it's nothing compared to the Z.
The Z handles better, and I beat it with just test pipes and greddy evo2 exhaust. Plus the 335's oil temp flew up when we hit the canyons.
The Z handles better, and I beat it with just test pipes and greddy evo2 exhaust. Plus the 335's oil temp flew up when we hit the canyons.
09-26-2006, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by zpwnzu
I am a huge bmw fan, switched over to the Z because i realize what you get with the BMW, NOTHING but a name. They always need repair and upkeep, expensive to mod, and while they look beautiful, especially the new ones, i am appalled that BMW would release a 3.5 ltre engine, TT it, and expect people to OOOH and AHHHH over 300 hp. Put a TT kit on the Z and you have well over 400 hp. BMW is a fool for designing a car to its bare minimum potential. I cant see anyone justifying a 45k dollar car with 300 HP when you could make a 30k dollar car that is just as nice (like the z) just as fast for less money and less worry.
fast good looking car.... but i can't afford the repair bills after warranty runs out. i'm talking about thousands of dollars....friend of mine owns nothing but Bimmers, all the german mechanics in town love him to death.
09-26-2006, 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Vicynax
I wouldn't consider G35 a luxury car actually. G35 aimed to be wanna be luxury but doesn't perform up to par... Covering plastic up with leather doesn't mean the car is luxurious, if so, my Z with leather would be considered luxurious too. I love that car, and alot of times, I really wished I bought G35 instead of the Z for a more classy look + extra luggage space (backseat). Maybe it's because I live in S. Cal, but everytime I see an Asian male driving that with mods, I can't help but think -- must be some kid w/ no job and mom wouldn't pay for 2 seater so they got a G instead.
But about the asian part... I love in socal too. L.A is virtually a g35 city... but I definately dont see many asians in it. Maybe you live around Korea or China town I presume?
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09-26-2006, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by skaterbasist
True, but the G35 and 330i (same with the next gen cars...335i, 08coupe-07sedan) are direct competitors.
But about the asian part... I love in socal too. L.A is virtually a g35 city... but I definately dont see many asians in it. Maybe you live around Korea or China town I presume?
But about the asian part... I love in socal too. L.A is virtually a g35 city... but I definately dont see many asians in it. Maybe you live around Korea or China town I presume?
09-26-2006, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Sven
I've only visited L.A. a few times, but all I saw were bimmers. Maybe now there are tons more g35 since the last time I was there in '04.
I just dont feel unique anymore
But then again, its L.A.
You see all sorts of cars here.
I wish there were less Z's and G's here...
09-26-2006, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by FairladyZX
good kill! and yet all the magazine racers claim it will out run the Z
Magazines can suck my left nutt when it comes to comparisons. Guys on this forum hit better times than magazine editors.
09-26-2006, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by REDROADSTER350Z
hmmm....you say the Z handles better...why do you say that...I have driven a 323(2000) with the sports package and a 530i(2006) with the sports package and they both handle better than my Z
09-27-2006, 04:59 AM
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Originally Posted by REDROADSTER350Z
hmmm....you say the Z handles better...why do you say that...I have driven a 323(2000) with the sports package and a 530i(2006) with the sports package and they both handle better than my Z
09-27-2006, 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by tekk
the way i see it here are your options:
1. 2007 Z33 - VQ35HR - 306hp so less power, but also a couple hundred lbs less weight. Less Cost. A lot less. Get soemthing near base and you're looking at $27k. The BMW will cost $15k-20k more. Then again you could put that money toward suspension, brakes and a TT VQ35HR setup if/when it's available.
2. 335i. 320hp out the box. Shouldn't be hard to get 380hp. Doubtful you'll be able to get very far past that without significant (read: expensive) work. A ton of added luxury. 2 extra seats.
if you want to spend more than $50k, I wouldn't waste my time on these cars with the GT-R coming so soon. I'm willing to bet it will dominate both cars above, if not the M3, RS4 as well...especially in tuned form.
1. 2007 Z33 - VQ35HR - 306hp so less power, but also a couple hundred lbs less weight. Less Cost. A lot less. Get soemthing near base and you're looking at $27k. The BMW will cost $15k-20k more. Then again you could put that money toward suspension, brakes and a TT VQ35HR setup if/when it's available.
2. 335i. 320hp out the box. Shouldn't be hard to get 380hp. Doubtful you'll be able to get very far past that without significant (read: expensive) work. A ton of added luxury. 2 extra seats.
if you want to spend more than $50k, I wouldn't waste my time on these cars with the GT-R coming so soon. I'm willing to bet it will dominate both cars above, if not the M3, RS4 as well...especially in tuned form.
First of the 335 has 300hp not 320.. My friend just bought one and spent 45k and gets beat by my 06 350 bone stock... We even swap cars and the Z still pulls... I can use that extra 15k he spent and get the Z to do wheelies... Now that it looks nice, it sure does... That car would look nice on some sweet wheels
I would spend a little extra $'s for the Caymen S, much more sexier than the hideous Z4 coupe
09-27-2006, 07:46 AM
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The roadster is about 500 lbs heavier than my Z.
I seem to remember my thought the one time I tested a G35: "Wow, this car feels slower and a lot heavier than my Z." And that was prior to all my weight reduction mods.
I seem to remember my thought the one time I tested a G35: "Wow, this car feels slower and a lot heavier than my Z." And that was prior to all my weight reduction mods.
09-27-2006, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Exta_Z
GET THE BIMMER!!! The new 335i is an amazing car! Here are a few things you need to keep in mind about BMW and their "sports coupes." BMW will never make a lower class model faster than a higher class M version of that model...NEVER! So for the people that are saying, "man, if you twin turbo a 350Z's 3.5liter motor, it will make more power than the BMW's 3.5TT," they need to take a seat and realize a few things---> BMW can easily make that 3.5 TT motor push out 400+hp, but...then where would the M3 market be??? Alos, the 3.5TT motor is very stout and capable of acheiving incredible HP numbers...yet, you got to keep in mind, BMW's are very fine-tuned cars (stock)...which means, no tolerance for mistakes...this aint no Supra! Once finely modified and tuned, it should be a solid contender with the supercars! Take my advise, drop the Z, and get a "real" fast...luxurious...affordable sports coupe---->BMW 335i!
Everyone has there facts wrong here... The 335 is a 3.0 not a 3.5
09-27-2006, 08:56 AM
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Wierd, since the 0-60 for the 335i is 5.3 seconds. I can understand if you said you guys stayed neck and neck, but I can't imagine the Z "pulling" on the 335i when the Z was stock and when the 335i dynos out there shows very little drivetrain loss. No confrontation intended, just wierd to hear this outcome.
Originally Posted by drap660
First of the 335 has 300hp not 320.. My friend just bought one and spent 45k and gets beat by my 06 350 bone stock... We even swap cars and the Z still pulls... I can use that extra 15k he spent and get the Z to do wheelies... Now that it looks nice, it sure does... That car would look nice on some sweet wheels
09-27-2006, 09:29 AM
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335 Coupe actually does 0-60 in 4.8 second from Car & Driver test and they have understated the hp. It is putting 270+hp on the rear wheels from the dyno runs done on stock engine.