so confused!!! Z or 335i bmw????
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Originally Posted by persianmafia
The front of that car is gorgeous, but after looking at the back end for awhile in different pictures... i dunno, something about those backlights scream VW/corolla to me.
+1 keep the Z
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LOL.... SAY AGAIN?
My suspension mods are tanabe GF210 springs, cusco sway bars set on stiff and falken azenis 615's all around on 18x 9.5 rota wheels.
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Originally Posted by ZlleH
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.
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And forgot to say that I bought my wife an 07 IS350 and thats a great race against the Z... Whoever jumps in front stays in front..
would recomend that 100 times over the 335
would recomend that 100 times over the 335
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Originally Posted by drap660
And forgot to say that I bought my wife an 07 IS350 and thats a great race against the Z... Whoever jumps in front stays in front..
would recomend that 100 times over the 335
would recomend that 100 times over the 335
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The Z deff feels tighter and handles more like a sports car but the IS is more comfortable... I have not felt the accel lag on the IS350, it actually impressed me and the paddle shift is dead on... Alot better the old IS300 I had.
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Yes, the paddle shifters are definately enjoyable as well as the six speed tranny. And it is somewhat more comfy. The seats are very heavily cushioned but are not really supportive, which bothers me in spirited driving with the paddles. I like the seat coolers. The caribbean gets very hot and the cooler helps quite a bit. Good to hear the lag is absent is the is350 to compete with the bimmer.
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Read the second link. It says it runs 13.7 which is identical to the 350z...Bimmer is nice..but its a diff ball game...the Z is like bball and the bimmer like baseball..haha
Read the second link. It says it runs 13.7 which is identical to the 350z...Bimmer is nice..but its a diff ball game...the Z is like bball and the bimmer like baseball..haha
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3-SERIES COUPE
Vehicle type: front-engine, rear- or 4-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 2-door coupe
Base price: $35,995-$41,295
Engines: DOHC 24-valve 3.0-liter inline-6, 230 hp, 200 lb-ft; twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve 3.0-liter inline-6, 300 hp, 300 lb-ft
Transmissions: 6-speed automatic with manumatic shifting, 6-speed manual
Wheelbase: 108.7 in
Length/width/height: 180.3/70.2/54.1-54.2 in
Curb weight: 3400-3600 lb
C/D test results (335i):
Zero to 60 mph: 4.9 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 12.1 sec
Street start, 5-60 mph: 5.6 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 13.6 sec @ 105 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 144 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 160 ft
Projected fuel economy (C/D est):
EPA city driving: 20-21 mpg
EPA highway driving: 29-30 mpg
It really should beat us pound for pound. But than again so should a lot of the cars we spank....They forgot about the (Z)'s heart
Vehicle type: front-engine, rear- or 4-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 2-door coupe
Base price: $35,995-$41,295
Engines: DOHC 24-valve 3.0-liter inline-6, 230 hp, 200 lb-ft; twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve 3.0-liter inline-6, 300 hp, 300 lb-ft
Transmissions: 6-speed automatic with manumatic shifting, 6-speed manual
Wheelbase: 108.7 in
Length/width/height: 180.3/70.2/54.1-54.2 in
Curb weight: 3400-3600 lb
C/D test results (335i):
Zero to 60 mph: 4.9 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 12.1 sec
Street start, 5-60 mph: 5.6 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 13.6 sec @ 105 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 144 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 160 ft
Projected fuel economy (C/D est):
EPA city driving: 20-21 mpg
EPA highway driving: 29-30 mpg
It really should beat us pound for pound. But than again so should a lot of the cars we spank....They forgot about the (Z)'s heart
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Go with the 335!! The service and respect that they'll treat you with at BMW is enough to make the change alone. I still own and love my Z but due to bad experiences with Nissan Dealerships as well as NNA i can tell you that i'll NEVER buy a Nissan again, even if the new Skyline blows the competition away. There's exceptions to every rule, but in general, Nissan's service is at most mediocre, and there's quite a few issues with their craftsmanship. Sorry if i may sound bitter but that's just my experience. I bought a Scion tc as a second beater car about 10 months ago, and i can tell you that toyota has treated me a lot better, even though i purchased a car with them that was about 20k less than the Z. My advice between the Z and the 335 is based on just company service and professionalism alone. Just my 2 cents. Good luck with your new ride.
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Originally Posted by ZlleH
I guess I'm in the minority group that doesn't like the new look of the BMWs. I'd still rather put a turbo in a 350Z instead of getting the new look of the BMW with the price tag. I think the 335I is around $41K last time I checked.
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Test drove a 335I a couple of weeks ago. Nice power but, overall, I still prefer my Z. Actually, I would like to stuff the 335I TT engine into my Z, then the Z would be near perfect. I read somewhere that the 355I engine puts out close to 360+ HP at the crank.
At first I liked the body of the 335I but now I'm not sure that I like the porportions. Too long in the flanks. I still prefer the looks of the E46 series M3's. My wife had an 1996 5 series Bimmer. Nice riding car but the mechanical problems were overwhelming. Maybe the new ones are better?
At first I liked the body of the 335I but now I'm not sure that I like the porportions. Too long in the flanks. I still prefer the looks of the E46 series M3's. My wife had an 1996 5 series Bimmer. Nice riding car but the mechanical problems were overwhelming. Maybe the new ones are better?
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Originally Posted by aznride1983
i don't know what to should i trade my Z for the 335i? i love my Z, but daym that new beamer is sweet!! everything on that car is nice...but my Z gets all the looks and compliment from everyone...and i like to modify cars..but when i get the beamer i can't add **** to it..ahh oh well..whatever i stick with i be ok with it..
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Originally Posted by ricepeck
I still own and love my Z but due to bad experiences with Nissan Dealerships as well as NNA i can tell you that i'll NEVER buy a Nissan again, even if the new Skyline blows the competition away.
No more Nissan for me. I love my Z - but the service and quality is just average. You would expect more from a $30k car.
As far as Toyota - in my opinion their products are superior in quality and design. I used to gave 2001 Celica GTS - and this car never rattled, never squeaked and never broke. I only changed oil and filled gas.
I think the Z would be a really nice car - if build by Toyota
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My wife had an 1996 5 series Bimmer. Nice riding car but the mechanical problems were overwhelming. Maybe the new ones are better?
Originally Posted by VJD
My wife had an 1996 5 series Bimmer. Nice riding car but the mechanical problems were overwhelming. Maybe the new ones are better?
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