350z vs Civic SI
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Keep the Honda. The Z is not known well for it's ride quality, and it Shouldn't. It's a sports car. Plus you have no back seats and if you plan on reaching in the rear trunk while in the z or try having sex in one you better be pretty flexible and short.
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Threads like this is why I won't get a 370. In a few years every former honda owner is gonna flock to them when the prices start dropping in their ballpark to go sideways or herrafrush slow and low.
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OP: In all honesty, like everyone has been saying. They are two completely different styles of cars. Obviously the civic will be a more practical daily driver. Obviously the Z will turn more heads and give you more pride of ownership. A good solution for you, if you are looking to upgrade from your civic, is an Infinity G35 Coupe or Sedan. A little more practical than a Z, but much more respect than an Si. Just my two cents.
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I have a 04.5 z and i just sold my 08 civic si coupe. As far as power the 350 is hands down better in that area hondas are known for no torque. I daily drove my z for 2 years (now sits in garage) I daily drove the civic for 2 years. for just driving around the z drives around better than the civic and is way more fun less body roll better feel of the road etc. the civic is way easier on gas which was nice but lets face it its still just a civic. i sold the 08 si and bought a 92 375 hp civic. but i have to say i really enjoy my z still way more.
as far as daily driving keep the civic its way more practical and the maintenance cost are higher on the z.
as far as daily driving keep the civic its way more practical and the maintenance cost are higher on the z.
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I reminisce, bought both cars brand new within two years of each other.
The Si is just sooo much smoother and well built than the Z. You can totally tell the Si has nicer cabin materials. Tranny is much smoother than a Z but the lack of torque made me go FI shortly after. I truly miss the Si but hate all the little children revving whenever I was at a light. Now that happens with the Z, that doesn't seem to happen while in my Evo X.
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I reminisce, bought both cars brand new within two years of each other.
The Si is just sooo much smoother and well built than the Z. You can totally tell the Si has nicer cabin materials. Tranny is much smoother than a Z but the lack of torque made me go FI shortly after. I truly miss the Si but hate all the little children revving whenever I was at a light. Now that happens with the Z, that doesn't seem to happen
while in my Evo X.
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The other day a older white truck was revving at me and wanted to race on the freeway. I passed. The area is known for cops and I got a speeding ticket there before.
Going back to the original discussion, I had a Toyota matrix with the 1.8L 2zz engine before. It's similar to the high revving 2.0L in the si. It was a torque low rev high setup. Nice car but it had no torque. The z has torque and better for all around driving. Climbing the hills is a lot nicer in the z. The 4 banger was whizzing going up the hills.
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Well I am 19 and have always been a honda guy. I do not race often at all so speed is not overly a concern. Im more into looks and cruising. Currently own a civic si sedan. What do you guys think about the 350z compared to the Civic SI sedan as far as daily driving (ride quality, road noise, rattles etc)
Im glad I traded. My vote would be yes to trading to the Z.
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