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Old 08-30-2007, 01:28 PM
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Agree. I had a 300ZX TT. Power wise they are about the same, but the 300 has no where near the same handling as the 350Z. All around the 350Z is much better.
Old 08-30-2007, 01:56 PM
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Only go for the 300 if its a TT and has less than 50k miles. Otherwise you better like fixing busted/rotted/old hoses for the next 12 months on a daily basis.

Stock v stock, the 300zxtt and 350z are pretty close in performance but the 300 will mod to higher hp for less $$$.
Old 08-30-2007, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul350Z
There's two hundred cars in my parking lot - three of them are Z's (mine and two '07's)
Please sell me one of those 200 cars, I need a daily driver.
Old 08-30-2007, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Yokohamaz
Agree. I had a 300ZX TT. Power wise they are about the same, but the 300 has no where near the same handling as the 350Z. All around the 350Z is much better.
Wrong. Not even close. At stage 3 thats exhaust,intake,and a $300 computer upgrade your at 402hp you cant get that off a 350 unless you spend mucho $$$. And for what you spend on upgrading a 350 to a TT you can put that towards the 300ZXTT and build a mean a$$ monster. Remember the 300ZXTT was in the class of the super cars and to this day it still can beat a lot of " modern super cars" with minimal upgrades. My TT was a 91 Automatic stage 6 and I would blow away 911 gt3,350Z could not even keep up they were breakfest for me.
Old 08-30-2007, 01:59 PM
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yeah i meant the TT when i originally asked. It's a great car but it's hard to find a good one.
Old 08-30-2007, 02:02 PM
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I've owned both. I just sold my 90 this spring and I was the original owner. Best car I ever owned. Even better than the previous best car I ever owned, an '81 280ZX. The 300ZX was the most reliable car I ever owned. Least expensive maintenance wise I ever owned. yes the 60k maintenance was a killer, but only every 60k. The interior of the 300ZX is 10x better than the 350Z (I have an Enthusiast). The styling of the car is better, it's a looker. There's no mistaking it for a mitsubishi going down the road. These are all the reasons I owned it for 17 years and miss it today.

The 350Z is faster, it's new, it handles a bit better. If it turns out to be half the car the 300ZX was, I'll be a happy man.
Old 08-30-2007, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by BADASSTT
Wrong. Not even close. At stage 3 thats exhaust,intake,and a $300 computer upgrade your at 402hp you cant get that off a 350 unless you spend mucho $$$. And for what you spend on upgrading a 350 to a TT you can put that towards the 300ZXTT and build a mean a$$ monster. Remember the 300ZXTT was in the class of the super cars and to this day it still can beat a lot of " modern super cars" with minimal upgrades. My TT was a 91 Automatic stage 6 and I would blow away 911 gt3,350Z could not even keep up they were breakfest for me.
Apples and oranges!

The OP didn't ask about modified cars.

Stock for stock, the N/A 300ZX wouldn't come close to a stock 350Z, and based on OEM power-to-weight ratio, the 300ZX TTwould have a slight advantage over a stock 350Z.

Yes I owned a turbo car ('91 MR2.) Yes, its incredibly easy to acheive huge increases in power with not much effort on a turbo engine.

But that isn't what the OP asked about.

bill

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Old 08-30-2007, 02:05 PM
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The Twin Turbo 300ZX has greater performance specs than the 350Z, and that -includes- the 2007 model, given that we're talking about one that's between '90 and '94. The '95 and '96 are a bit slower, because they removed Variable Valve Timing for emissions purposes. Then again, to come across a really good one, you'll spend way more than you will on a 350Z. You have to understand that they're cars that have been beaten on their entire lives; to find one that is in good condition is not only hard, but expensive. I was going to buy one, because I've always loved them. But, it's simply too expensive. If you go with a 350Z, and do some performance mods, it'll stay with a ZX.
Old 08-30-2007, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Petey
I've owned both. I just sold my 90 this spring and I was the original owner. Best car I ever owned. Even better than the previous best car I ever owned, an '81 280ZX. The 300ZX was the most reliable car I ever owned. Least expensive maintenance wise I ever owned. yes the 60k maintenance was a killer, but only every 60k. The interior of the 300ZX is 10x better than the 350Z (I have an Enthusiast). The styling of the car is better, it's a looker. There's no mistaking it for a mitsubishi going down the road. These are all the reasons I owned it for 17 years and miss it today.

The 350Z is faster, it's new, it handles a bit better. If it turns out to be half the car the 300ZX was, I'll be a happy man.
you must have had the non-turbo model.If your saying the 350Z is faster then the TT your nuts. Would you be able to go 70mph to 120mph in under 4 sec in your 350 then you must own a super 350.
Old 08-30-2007, 02:09 PM
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My wife felt like my 300ZXTT was the rocken rollercoaster at universal. Because that car would pull G's under 19psi of boost.
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Originally Posted by BADASSTT
Wrong. Not even close. At stage 3 thats exhaust,intake,and a $300 computer upgrade your at 402hp you cant get that off a 350 unless you spend mucho $$$. And for what you spend on upgrading a 350 to a TT you can put that towards the 300ZXTT and build a mean a$$ monster. Remember the 300ZXTT was in the class of the super cars and to this day it still can beat a lot of " modern super cars" with minimal upgrades. My TT was a 91 Automatic stage 6 and I would blow away 911 gt3,350Z could not even keep up they were breakfest for me.
comparing a mods to a turbo (anycar) to mods on a NA is apples to oranges...I have a 350Z TT...and i know you wouldn't be eating it for breakfast (stage whatever)...usually when someone says they're car is stage ??? they state the fabricator who's stages are known...stage 6 of billy bobs mechanic shop could include computer fans to "pre-charge" the air...I'm not just taking a shot at you...people buy these mods all the time. no challenge either, but with 5k a 350Z would be modded nicely. Plus it has a reasonable wieght bogey that can be felt on the street or track. and yes I love 300zx tt...and driven the hell out of them...but you're still talking a decades difference in technology...
Old 08-30-2007, 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Hyee
Ape hye es?

jk jk, Name's David, nice to meet you man. And yeah I'm Armenian.
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Armen here =)

I agree with you 99% way to many Z's in our area
Old 08-30-2007, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by gjoey66
comparing a mods to a turbo (anycar) to mods on a NA is apples to oranges...I have a 350Z TT...and i know you wouldn't be eating it for breakfast (stage whatever)...usually when someone says they're car is stage ??? they state the fabricator who's stages are known...stage 6 of billy bobs mechanic shop could include computer fans to "pre-charge" the air...I'm not just taking a shot at you...people buy these mods all the time. no challenge either, but with 5k a 350Z would be modded nicely. Plus it has a reasonable wieght bogey that can be felt on the street or track. and yes I love 300zx tt...and driven the hell out of them...but you're still talking a decades difference in technology...

Been there done that many times pal. I own a 350 and I'm not bashing it in any way. But I raced my friends 2004 350 with a greddy Twin Turbo set up and he only kept up with me through 1st and 2nd and after that it was all over. I also raced a guy on the street with the stillen set up and that was no competition. I love the 350 but the truth is the truth.

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Old 08-30-2007, 02:20 PM
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Buy the way stage 1 HKS intake,Stage 2 Greedy exhaust from turbos back,Stage 3 Ash spec ecu with boost controller,Stage 4 HKS intercoolers,Stage 5,555cc injectors,Stage 6 Jwt Sport 600 turbo upgrades any questions???? oh before I forget HKS blow off valves.
Old 08-30-2007, 02:26 PM
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There are too many Porsche 911s on the road. That's why I don't drive one.
Old 08-30-2007, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by FileTitan
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Armen here =)

I agree with you 99% way to many Z's in our area
Hey man help me out a little. I need to find a good used manual 350z coupe, 2004-2006 (preferably 06 but w/e) in our area.

Checked the Nissan dealer in Glendale, the only coupes they have are auto. 31k is a little too much for me to buy a new car, but I'm going to try anyway. Just if you know anyone who is selling, can you tell me?
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do not get the o6... burns oil... get 05 non revup. new 07 is 25ish...
Old 08-30-2007, 02:32 PM
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Check E-Bay I saw A lot of nice 350"s there.
Old 08-30-2007, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Hyee
Hey man help me out a little. I need to find a good used manual 350z coupe, 2004-2006 (preferably 06 but w/e) in our area.

Checked the Nissan dealer in Glendale, the only coupes they have are auto. 31k is a little too much for me to buy a new car, but I'm going to try anyway. Just if you know anyone who is selling, can you tell me?
Forget Glendale Nissan, worst place period. Those idiots have no idea how to run a business, I leased my 04 1/2 Performance Pack Z new from Cerritos nissan
I currently pay 369 a month with 1500 down, have you checked craigslist ?
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Originally Posted by davidv

There are too many Porsche 911s on the road. That's why I don't drive one.
Yeah, that's the same reason I bought the Z instead of Caymen.

bill


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