Guys saying the 350z was built on a SUV platform...
10-10-2008, 03:35 PM
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10-10-2008, 04:02 PM
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WOW! People just don't get it over in that other forum. The vette certainly does have more HP...but then again, it's in a totally different class and price point. As far as handling is concerned, both handle well stock. But if you're truly after excellent handling and performance, aren't you going to do a few upgrades? Seriously, springs and struts or coil overs with a set of light weight rims and sticky tires...voila, it's on rails. I have a Z now but used to have a 64 vette convertible and I love both. The old vette was awesome...but I do love my Z and how it looks and handles. It boils down to personal taste and how much you can afford.
10-10-2008, 09:14 PM
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10-10-2008, 10:13 PM
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What's strange to me is that they practically gave away
the stangs, t-a's, and 80's/90's camaro's at the dealerships.
Huge rebates, 0% financing, easier or lower qualifying.
I recall how difficult, and expensive Z's, Supra's, Preludes
were to buy during that same time period.
I wanted a Z, but had to settle for a strong, but boxy and heavy
Mustang because I could not get a Z financed as easily.
the stangs, t-a's, and 80's/90's camaro's at the dealerships.
Huge rebates, 0% financing, easier or lower qualifying.
I recall how difficult, and expensive Z's, Supra's, Preludes
were to buy during that same time period.
I wanted a Z, but had to settle for a strong, but boxy and heavy
Mustang because I could not get a Z financed as easily.
10-11-2008, 05:01 AM
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Interesting thread. I was going to buy an '08 vette z-51 but bought the '08 350z instead. I found the quality a little bit better and didn't want to feel like I was racing every where I went. Budget didn't play a factor in my decision.
Vette's are an awesome car, but not as awesome as a 350z. Just my 2 cents.
Vette's are an awesome car, but not as awesome as a 350z. Just my 2 cents.
10-11-2008, 07:29 AM
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Corvettes although being fast are not all there cracked out to be. I work on a few customer's that have them, and even mint kept ones always have something that brakes easily. the Z drives much tighter, and more solid than a vette does in my aspect of experience's. In a vette you do feel the road more for that race feel, but it's not an everyday car for me.
