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Old Jun 29, 2008 | 10:29 PM
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rsx or bust
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 08:58 AM
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For a DD considering the choices a BMW would be my choice.
The problem is the maintenance since it is out of warranty. Not only that, but the resale blows once out of warranty.

For a toy, I would get the Z though for obvious reasons.

The 325 has an ample power band for its low power output and feels good, but if you can get a 330 for that price, I would opt for the bigger engine.
Also my 325 got mid 20's on the streets and like 30 on the highways. They are not bad on gas for a 6cyl
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by lonewolf
same generic responses in every thread. how many times are they gonna be funny?
Its wierd but there are a lot of losers on this forum now. All they do is respond in every thread to raise their post count. Don't get discouraged there are still plenty of people here than can and will help you answering questions.
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 06:53 PM
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i work at BMW. and i would never buy a 325 or a 328i.

the only 3 series id buy is the 335i. ( if you have the money).

with the vishnu chip, it gives you 100rwhp!
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 08:15 PM
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i'll go with 350z heheh
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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BMW all the way.. coupe of course, it has the sex appeal (not saying that the Z doesn't).. and its a status symbol... or get a M3 for a little more.
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Old Jul 5, 2008 | 04:32 PM
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yeah if i were to go bimmer i wouldn't go for a 325 or 330 i would only go with the 335 6mt of course , but if not willing to pay that much and have just as much fun or most likely more fun go Z, if you think theres not enough space cause its a two seater maybe you can even think of going G
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Old Jul 6, 2008 | 03:33 AM
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good luck on getting what you want for your pathfinder SUV (10k+). for what its worth here on the Z forum we're mostly biased however the BMWs are very nice cars but for the joy i've gotten out of my Z....

+1 for the Z

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Old Jul 6, 2008 | 06:57 PM
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just a thought... buy a BMW so you can save us the pain of reading through useless threads like this one. To answer your question on a Z Forum... buy a Z. Its a track star.. not a grocery getter.
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 04:47 AM
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ask your mother....
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by chazz0812
BMW's are about as areodynamic as bricks. Gas is 4$ a gallon. Do you wanna push an ugly German brick through the air, or a sleek Z?
Going by aerdynamics alone that's why the E36 M3 is able to hit 160 mph with no problem and the E46 M3 with no limiter can hit 175 mph. Yea that's some brick type **** right there.

But that's beyond the point. A car will last you as long as you want it to. Take care of that car and it will surely take care of you. I've been around many many different makes of cars and can tell you whether it's a BMW or Nissan. They both can be extremely well maintained and cause no headache at all. But I've known some 350Z's and BMW's that cause problems due to lack of care and maintence. How many of you can honestly say you're 100% up to date on the maintence of your car. I can.

But to the OP good luck with your buy. At one point I was in your shoes but I thought about the mileage that the BMW's sell with and chose my 18,600 mile Z. Never been happier until I get my 911 Turbo next.
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 09:56 AM
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I love my new 08 Z (sex) it's fuel efficient (sex) and aerodynamic (sex) gears shift good (sex) goes fast (sex) Oh, did I mention the sexy factor?
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 10:39 AM
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hmm .. i will get 350 .. haha that's what i have now ..
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 12:55 PM
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I would love to trade my car for an E46 M3 (older than my Z, of course) but I doubt I'd be happy with the maintenance. I've seen and heard too many high dollar horror stories about BMWs so I'm probably staying safe with good 'ol Nissan.
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ncparamedic
great first post ...
...and last.
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 02:15 AM
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i will go for 1 series or new 3 series... save some more and get better one!
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by andyffer
Should I get a
-325i coupe or sedan or convertible
-330i coupe or sedan or convertible
or
-Nissan 350Z like an '04 or around there

Im looking for something under $20,000
The reason why is, I have a '02 Nissan Pathfinder that I want to trade in. Its valued just at $10,000. I figured if I go Nissan they might give me more money for that trade rather than a "general" used dealership that sells everything.

I want to compare performance, maintenance, cost, gas mileage, and anything else you can think of.

Thanks
Since you're from AZ...get a Z, you don't have any winters to worry about.
I have a 328i and a 350Z and .... 350Z > 328i in pretty much everything except handling where they're very close. I have a sport suspension on the bimmer.
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