Edmunds Comparison: 135i vs. 370Z
01-08-2009, 08:32 AM
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Care to elaborate? Does a BMX look like a sedan or not? Some are bigger, some are smaller, they may have slight differences in the front and rear appointments but overall the car is a sedan...no? This is not about how the car performs...I'm speaking of what it looks like.
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01-08-2009, 10:44 AM
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Care to elaborate? Does a BMX look like a sedan or not? Some are bigger, some are smaller, they may have slight differences in the front and rear appointments but overall the car is a sedan...no? This is not about how the car performs...I'm speaking of what it looks like.
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Whats to elaborate? Scrapser already stated it best...BMW=boring mundane looking cars, great cars to drive yes..I have driven a few..would I own one? heck no! They just don't give me a hard on when I look at them. Bimmers to me will always be just a sports sedan nothing more.
01-08-2009, 04:19 PM
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the more and more i research and watch vids of the 370 the more its grown on me...wasnt too sure about the boomerang head lights and the catfish look but vids seem to change my mind about the way it looks.....the way it drives?idk..ill have to drive one to know but im sure it would be a huge upgrade compared to my 04 thats mildly modded...
01-08-2009, 04:21 PM
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oh and i hate reading post about HR dudes hating on the 370z..nah i take that back...i dont hate..i just think its funny that dudes are butt hurt about the new "it" Z...maybe they messed up on there purchase and just want to feel good about...lol!dont say anything..its just my opionion..lol
01-08-2009, 04:38 PM
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im not hating...I have an 07 HR and I love it..I do think the 370z looks better than the 350z on some angles..probably wait until I pay off my 350z and hold off untill 2012..but indeed the 350z is a timeless design.
01-08-2009, 04:47 PM
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true true...i still love the way the 350 looks..its cleaner and a nice simple design...i plan on paying my Z off..bought it used...got a killer deal so yeah still payin for it and all..wanna hold off so i dont take a hit on trading it in...smarter to wait..wanna see what problems surface..
01-08-2009, 06:03 PM
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I still like my 350Z, but the 370Z would have been the choice over these any day in my opinion, looks wise, sound wise, built wise.
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01-09-2009, 01:15 AM
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Yep. That new Z4 definitely has the proportions of a Sedan.
Never been a fan of them Nissans though. They all look like sedans...except for the Z...and the GT-R...and the Silvia...and the Murano...and the Cube...etc... Those old Skyline GT-Rs though...nuthin' but a hot straight six under the hood of a Sedan. 
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01-09-2009, 10:13 AM
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O RLY?
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Yep. That new Z4 definitely has the proportions of a Sedan. Never been a fan of them Nissans though. They all look like sedans...except for the Z...and the GT-R...and the Silvia...and the Murano...and the Cube...etc... Those old Skyline GT-Rs though...nuthin' but a hot straight six under the hood of a Sedan.
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Yep. That new Z4 definitely has the proportions of a Sedan.
Never been a fan of them Nissans though. They all look like sedans...except for the Z...and the GT-R...and the Silvia...and the Murano...and the Cube...etc... Those old Skyline GT-Rs though...nuthin' but a hot straight six under the hood of a Sedan.
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Just bought my new Z a few days ago, looks fantastic in black! I considered buying a 1 series, but with all the options that I wanted it was much more expensive than the Z. Plus my local dealer didn't ever have any coupes in stock, just 4 or 5 convertibles. Guess they aren't selling well.
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01-09-2009, 12:33 PM
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Just bought my new Z a few days ago, looks fantastic in black! I considered buying a 1 series, but with all the options that I wanted it was much more expensive than the Z. Plus my local dealer didn't ever have any coupes in stock, just 4 or 5 convertibles. Guess they aren't selling well.
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[/IMG]Beauty! saw a black 370z last weekend @ a performance shop in Smithtown Nissan that had 20inch rims from the GTR and it looked sick. I think I would get the 370z in black or white if I had a choice. Smart choice
01-10-2009, 04:02 PM
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Nice video, but I disagree, I'd take the 135 in a heartbeat. A few things that haven't been mentioned:
1. Back seats!!!!!
2. Leather seats are a $1500 option on the 135 (the only option I'd want). That brings the total to about 38.5k. If you want leather on the 370, you pretty much have to go with the top of the line model at about 38k. At that point, I'd rather spend 500 extra for a BMW. And if you were going to spend 38k, wouldn't you rather have a stripped down G37 6mt with leather and back seats than a 370? I would.
3. While the 370 interior is a big improvement over the 350 (except for steering wheel and wiper/blinker paddles), it's still not that great - certainly not as nice as the 135's. In a lot of ways, I prefer the 350 interior design, but the materials aren't as nice as the 370's.
4. As far as the 135 looks, obviously it's a matter of opinion, but I think it is perfect. I agree with everyone that said the 3 series looks bloated and too big. The 135 is tiny; pretty much the same size as the Z. I think this is the nicest car BMW has ever made under 50 or 60k since the last M3.
I still haven't seen the 370 in person, so I may take all of this back, but from the pictures and videos, it looks goofy and awkward. It would take a lot of mods to make the exterior look good. Anyways, I'd take the 135 and the G37 before I'd take the loaded 370. I don't like the sounds of a computer fvking with the rmps either. Just my 2 cents.
1. Back seats!!!!!
2. Leather seats are a $1500 option on the 135 (the only option I'd want). That brings the total to about 38.5k. If you want leather on the 370, you pretty much have to go with the top of the line model at about 38k. At that point, I'd rather spend 500 extra for a BMW. And if you were going to spend 38k, wouldn't you rather have a stripped down G37 6mt with leather and back seats than a 370? I would.
3. While the 370 interior is a big improvement over the 350 (except for steering wheel and wiper/blinker paddles), it's still not that great - certainly not as nice as the 135's. In a lot of ways, I prefer the 350 interior design, but the materials aren't as nice as the 370's.
4. As far as the 135 looks, obviously it's a matter of opinion, but I think it is perfect. I agree with everyone that said the 3 series looks bloated and too big. The 135 is tiny; pretty much the same size as the Z. I think this is the nicest car BMW has ever made under 50 or 60k since the last M3.
I still haven't seen the 370 in person, so I may take all of this back, but from the pictures and videos, it looks goofy and awkward. It would take a lot of mods to make the exterior look good. Anyways, I'd take the 135 and the G37 before I'd take the loaded 370. I don't like the sounds of a computer fvking with the rmps either. Just my 2 cents.