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Old 08-06-2007 | 12:12 PM
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Check out the new August issue of EVO a british mag, gave the 07 Z high praises for the new VQHR engine, 07 Z was given 5 stars & the bmw coupe 4 1/2 stars. Great write up for the new Z. picked up the issue my self even though it was $10
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i saw that @! it was a z4 coupe vs. a z ! Z killed that bimma!
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the Z4 is for women drivers.....they should've compared it to the 335i coupe, where the Z would get pwned
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I think this test were for coupes not sport sedans. Either way I would take my 07 Z any day over the 335 even though the 335 is a little faster. BMWs are fugly imo..nice cars but I would never buy one, they dont attract or appeal to me.
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Originally Posted by Rexy7
I think this test were for coupes not sport sedans. Either way I would take my 07 Z any day over the 335 even though the 335 is a little faster. BMWs are fugly imo..nice cars but I would never buy one, they dont attract or appeal to me.
Don't agree with you about the 335i being ugly, but they are made for short people, I have no leg room for my 6'4 frame, yet in my 350zr I fit like a glove, go figure....
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Don't agree with you about the 335i being ugly, but they are made for short people, I have no leg room for my 6'4 frame, yet in my 350zr I fit like a glove, go figure....
No wonder.

The only 335 drivers I've seen recently have been Asian dudes!
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Originally Posted by Rexy7
I think this test were for coupes not sport sedans. Either way I would take my 07 Z any day over the 335 even though the 335 is a little faster. BMWs are fugly imo..nice cars but I would never buy one, they dont attract or appeal to me.
I think Bimmers are gorgeous but it really doesn't matter...I buy cars for performance, not looks.
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I would by a 550i if I had 65k for it....

For now, I LOVE my 26k 350z 0-60 in 5.1 sec or less with a nice 1st to 2nd a s s slide ! that makes any passenger go OMFG ! and look for the Oh chit handle !
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I would by a 550i if I had 65k for it....

For now, I LOVE my 26k 350z 0-60 in 5.1 sec or less with a nice 1st to 2nd a s s slide ! that makes any passenger go OMFG ! and look for the Oh chit handle !
so a Z does 5.1 sec or less......damn i think i bought the wrong Z.
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2007 350z 6mt ... 5.1 or less
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Originally Posted by Rexy7
Check out the new August issue of EVO a british mag, gave the 07 Z high praises for the new VQHR engine, 07 Z was given 5 stars & the bmw coupe 4 1/2 stars. Great write up for the new Z. picked up the issue my self even though it was $10

Would it be too much to ask for the scans? Thanks.
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2007 350z 6mt ... 5.1 or less

impressive.
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this palce here lists 5.2 http://www.caranddriver.com/features...ssan-350z.html

it's funny, car & driver is referred by me as " this place " .... LOL

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Not surprised. I drove the Z4 coupe on a track (and the M-Coupe). The lack of an LSD for the Z4 really hampers it... more than you'd initially think. That said, it's a great little car, but it far too expensive for what you get. IMO, though, the 350z would be better compared to the M-Coupe. Both are very fun cars, and the M-coupe has plenty of traction with its LSD, so it'd be a very close call. For the price, the 350z wins easily, but if all you considered was performance, I'd say they are equal. The 350z looks a little better (IMO) and has a bit more space, so after you start looking BEYOND the performance, the 350z is just the better choice.

Now as far as the 335i ... well, I like it a lot (and the 335i coupe is damn sexy to me), but it simply isn't a sportscar. It's fun, but not that fun. I'd get it for the 0-60 times, but not for autocross or track. The "comfort" of the car doesn't matter that much to me, but it does have a ridiculous amount of room (it's one of the very few cars where I have an excess of room).

Thumbs up to all the cars though ... the 335i, Z4, M-Coupe, or 350z would be exceptional cars to own.
Old 08-07-2007 | 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Rexy7
Check out the new August issue of EVO a british mag, gave the 07 Z high praises for the new VQHR engine, 07 Z was given 5 stars & the bmw coupe 4 1/2 stars. Great write up for the new Z. picked up the issue my self even though it was $10

Thanks for the post always nice to see the Z kicking ***
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The Z and the 335 are pretty comparable stock...

http://www.dragtimes.com/BMW--335i-Drag-Racing.html

However, stock turbo cars are easily modified and generate big performance increases for little money invested.
Old 08-07-2007 | 06:50 AM
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I personally say that if both cars are stock and both launch...the 335 can take the Z without ne problem. its much more smoother to drive and turn. However, you feel more of a kick in the Z. When it comes to a smooth drive vs. the feeling of speed and excitment...its really up to the driver. I personally have both the 07 335i and an 06 Z. I love to drive both and would have a hard time choosing between the 2. But when i wanna go for a fun drive and wanna speed (ITS WAY MORE FUN IN THE Z) .
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Originally Posted by michaeljr6
the Z4 is for women drivers.....they should've compared it to the 335i coupe, where the Z would get pwned
the 335i and the Z are in two different categories. the G37 is the proper comparison vehicle to the 335i.

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The Z and the 335 are pretty comparable stock...
NO IT ISN'T. The 335i spanks even lightly modified Z33's and G35's. LMAO!!! Much less everything else the bimmer offers that the Z can't.

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Originally Posted by michaeljr6
the Z4 is for women drivers.....they should've compared it to the 335i coupe, where the Z would get pwned
Z4 Coupe is a "M" model and direct competitor to the Cayman S. The car is no chick car.
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The Z4 coupe is NOT an "M" model. The M-Coupe (the M version of the Z4) is, however.


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