Call you and raise...

Half of the fun is creativity.

 

it looked nice plus it was a two door , now every fan boy can afford one since the economy sucks

 

I also like them both but if you want that true sport then you have 2 go with the Z when was driving the G it felt good but there is nothing like the Z imo

 

Thank you guys so much

I think in my current situation--if I come across a good deal whether it's a G35 or 350Z--I'd get the Z. I'm 22, not married, don't have kids and I remember that having 4 seats ever came in handy was a couple times in the 3 years I've owned this Lexus.

Plus I went to the mall with my girlfriend yesterday and I pointed out "wow there's a LOT of G35's here" then she said "yeah it's like the new Civic" O__O. Now that's not a bad thing considering the reason why these cars are popular is because they're good cars--she has a small point though--the G35 has become saturated within our area's streets along with BMW's, Mercedes' and Lexuses. I don't want to go BMW due to my somewhat dislike of the European scene and Mercedes for it's lack of sport (unless it's AMG but money doesn't grow on trees ) I don't see as many Z's as I do G's but I do tend to NOTICE a Z when it's cruising

Problem is I like the G35 coupe almost as much as the Z--either way I can't go wrong entering the Nissan family I just needed some opinions because I was contemplating if 4 seats were necessary, interior quality matters, sunroof, etc.

I do have more questions though for you Z owners. My IS300 has HID lights and after driving with them for 3 years I don't think I can go back to regular halogen. I do understand that all of the non-base 350Z's come with HID from the factory correct? The reason I ask is because I see that the G35 coupe also comes with HID's but it's in a reflector housing from 2003-2005 but they switched to projectors in 2006. What kind of HID set up does a 2003 non-base Z have? Is it reflector or projector? Are they better than 2003~ G35's reflector housing?

Thank you guys again, I think I'm going to hunt for a Z (if someone buys my IS300 argh!)

 

It's a hybrid reflector and projector housing. In short, it kinda sucks.
Look for a Z with headlights that are in good shape. Sell them for 300 bucks or so to another base Z owner and use that cash on top, to get a set of the true projector housing( if that's what you want.)

 

Because I want a sport car...

 

i went with the Z because its a much sportier looking car. wheel arches in the back...i just think look badass. its a little faster i think and is def more oriented towards modifying. even though they are the same engine design and can take a lot of the same parts. i feel the z is more geared to tuners...if thats what you are into...i know i was.

 

1. Sportier/sexier (though the G is too)
2. Who needs a sunroof...get a convertible!
3. 2 seats + wife + 3 kids = never have to take the kids with me! (not really, I have a Titan, but some times it works)
4. The interior in a non-base model Z can be nicer than a G. The Touring has very nice interior
5. Gets more looks/comments; lots of people think it is a super expensive car
6. Cheaper
7. I found the G35's back seat (haha, more like bench) to be completely useless anyway

Either way, you won't go wrong.

 

there are compromises to having a Z. The main one is not having 2 back seats. If that is something you cant live without, you may have to change your lifestyle, if you are into hauling things.

the seating postion on the Z is great. Its lower to the ground and the interior just wraps around you. Everything you need is within an arms reach and the gauges are within peripheral vision. you are litterally sitting on the rear wheel and the engine/transmission is near your calves. When you are taking a turn you know exactly where the car is and how its behaving so you can drive to your higher limits. When driving the VQ at higher RPMs you can feel the engine at the bottom of you feet and feel distinct VQ sound shake your spine, as the exhaust tips are literally a couple of feet from your seat. For me, thats the Z car experience.

good luck on your choice.

 

You should add a section to the Z car wiki article on driving experience and post what you put above!

 

I didn't want freeloaders asking for rides, so I got a car w/no back seats.

Seriously, I had a 1990 300ZX before the 350Z, so I wanted to stay in the 'family.'

 

ask bevus, i get nothing but-head

 

You just named the reasons why I love this car.