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Old 10-28-2004 | 05:47 PM
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1992 nissan sentra se
1995 nissan 200sx se
1997 nissan 200sx se-r
2002 nissan sentra se-r spec v

Currently driving an 03 350z enthusiast
Old 10-28-2004 | 07:22 PM
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Originally posted by Ghost6
1998 Honda Prelude (VTEC) to a 2000 Audi TT Quattro to a 2001 Honda S2000 to a 2003 350z.

The Z is the best of them all, but sometimes I miss the fit and finish of the Audi and the pureness of the S2K.
Also had a 2001 s2000, I will miss this car and its go-kart like driving experience!
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Old 11-12-2004 | 11:49 AM
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I had an 03 redline base 350Z i got sick of it and sold it for not much less than i bought it for and bought an 04 Daytona Blue enthusiest, and threw some 19 inch te37 gunmetal wheels on now i have the car i always wanted it feels good being able to leave two tire marks with the LSD and the car drifts much easier.
Before that i had and 03 Mitsu Eclipse (junk) and before that i had an 01 Toyota Celica GT-S that averages one new car every year once they hit 20k miles they just dont have that new car scent, time to trade them in! I will keep this Z for a while though
Old 11-12-2004 | 02:50 PM
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I had a 1995 Nissan Altima, my girlfriend called it the smogima after it failed last month, but it also spurred me on to get my Z this year, so that's awesome.

Comparison?

Well the drive is smoother, the power is amazing, the paint is amazing, its beautiful. What a great machine. I haven't even broken it in, and its already fast as heck.

My alty, well, it was transportation, so it should be appreciated, but it was way short on fun and beauty.
Old 11-12-2004 | 03:28 PM
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1999 Eclipse GSX. Loved that car. Car had 23,400 miles when I sold it last month. Got north of 14k. Buyer couldn't believe how clean it was.
Waiting for my 05 touring 6spd. Can't compare yet, but my brother got an 05 Touring auto last month. It's fun to drive. I probably won't look back
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Old 11-12-2004 | 03:50 PM
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E36 M3. Beautiful car. Probably not as fast as the Z. More of a Touring car.
Old 11-17-2004 | 09:25 AM
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I had 2002 Honda s2000

S2000 turns and corners with a lot more ease.. you feel more connected to the road as a driver.
S2k is more fun to drive.


350Z is more comfortable, has more rooms, more torque
that's about it.
Old 11-18-2004 | 12:54 PM
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400hp ITR turbo (stolen) -> Scion xB (trade in) -> Z 6MT

All I need are two hair dryers and I'll be happy.
Old 11-18-2004 | 12:58 PM
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This should be a good laugh for all of you.....

*ahem*

02 Ford Escape
03 Z Track

Honestly, do I need to compare them? The Escape had a zippy 200HP V6 but it was such a soft ride (and an automatic). I think night-and-day would be a good phrase to use here....in every category.
Old 11-18-2004 | 05:43 PM
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Saturn SL2 w/ bolt ons and 50 shot of NX. Beating imports who laughed at saturn, and then got owned after was hilarious. Did not look good at all but i miss it a whole lot.

Honda Del sol, and was going for a fully built GSR motor, but plans changed. I wanted a nice, atractive, powerful car, and was tired of putting alot of money to make it go fast. So i got myself a 350Z with a special dealer price, and 2% interest rate. : )
Old 11-18-2004 | 09:08 PM
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I live in a nearby Trailer Park, and I owened

Ferrari Enzo
Lamborghini Diablo V/T
911 Carrera

Z is okay, I guess..Well, when I think about it, it's not all that good...People are not used to seeing such a "bad" car in m neighborhood, I get eyeballed, but it's an okay car to save the parking space infront of the trailer.

--Oh yea, nothing compares to my Enzo.

lol, no leather and it says touring in his profile, haha dumb***, lyin isn't for dumb people.
Old 11-18-2004 | 10:01 PM
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1997 Audi A4 1.8t quattro
~260hp - k04 turbo, GIAC PC.16 race program, 310cc red tops, fmic, coilovers, 996 calipers, etc.

overall the fit and finish of the audi was 100x's better than the Z, but the 12g's or so I invested in it only got me a quick sedan that looked damn good. The Z is faster but I miss the feeling of the turbo. Overall I'm much happier in the Z... but it has only been 1 week. I'm sure i'll be singing a different tune when it snows.
Old 11-19-2004 | 04:22 AM
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I drive a 2002 4-door Cavalier 2.2 Liter Single OHC with a whopping 115hp/135tq to the flywheel! The last time I drove a Z was about a year ago at the NOPI Nationals here in Atlanta where I took the Z on a small road course (couldn't get past 45-50 mph) and it was just insane, an adrenaline rush. Always wanting one since then, I've never even been in one at a dealership.

Tomorrow I pick up my 350z ss/bo 6sp touring and I can't even remember what the interior looked like it or how it handled/accelerated. Go figure. It was love at first sight.

TT setup will definetly come in the next year, its a must have.
Old 11-19-2004 | 05:53 AM
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1991 MR2 Turbo
~240 hp w/mods.

PROS: Much lighter, had the "turbo kick" that NA engines dont give you, and handled very well for its age A very tossable car that was and still is IMHO the best bang-for-buck car on the market today.

CONS: Holy S*$% this car sucks to work on! Mid-Engined layout makes the simplest of jobs, like changing an alternator or valve-cover gasket time consuming, or complicated. Plus my back always killed me after working on it since there is so much leaning involved... ugh.

I sure will miss here though...



More pics here: http://www.mr2oc.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=57905

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Old 11-19-2004 | 07:00 AM
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Anyway to see the pictures of your MR2 without registering for the website?
Old 11-19-2004 | 07:39 AM
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http://www.genzuproductions.com/temp/IMG_1059.jpg

http://www.genzuproductions.com/temp/IMG_0522.jpg

http://www.genzuproductions.com/temp/IMG_1054.jpg

http://www.genzuproductions.com/temp/IMG_1040.jpg
Old 11-19-2004 | 08:13 AM
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That's a clean *** mr2! Looks sorta new!
Old 11-19-2004 | 08:54 AM
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Beautiful MR2, Sushi. Have you already sold her, and if so do you mind stating the how much you sold her for, or do you still have her?
Old 11-19-2004 | 01:54 PM
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2000 toyota craplica g-t-a$$

what a pile. it looked good on the outside but that is where it ended. had to get the rpms to about 15000 before you felt any pull. BUT, the one thing it beats the z on is that i never had to take it to the dealer for problems with it.

celica:3 years 0 dealer visits.
350z: 20 months 6 dealer visits so far.
Old 11-19-2004 | 06:39 PM
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I've had a few, But the Z is among the top 5......
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