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Old 07-03-2007, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Kuruma-san
Speak for your self...



nice cars, but i must say if you knew you didnt have $$ why did you 1) sink money into FI a v8 2)decide to buy a car that sucks gas like a hummer?

the cars are nice and fast etc, but gas, insurance, matinence etc are things you consider before buying one.
because i'm a dumb *** addicted to speed
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Originally Posted by russhoopes
try comparing cars stock for stock, cuz you can be damn sure that my 03 Z owns my friends with their 4.6 and 5.0 Mustangs, N/A 91 300ZX (not hating, i love his car), and Trans Am, Porsche Boxters, VW R32's etc...

you beat trans AMs in a near stock z?
Old 07-03-2007, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by gambino
of course he doesnt, because judging by the flaming, he really drives a hyundai elantra and a kia rio
hahaha
Old 07-03-2007, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by turismo
The 08 need to come with, no less than 350hp.
now thats what i'm talking about. none of the 237 crap
Old 07-03-2007, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by skeet96707
the only car i bought was the Z06. scroll up.
But you are factoring in the cost of gas thus when economics are involved, that is when the 350Z shines. It is not the best Sports Car regardless of price, it is simply a great Sports car that can be purchased for starting under 30K. At this point, there are not many cars that have better performance for lets say 28K. If I am wrong, please list them so I can buy it.
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Originally Posted by skeet96707
now thats what i'm talking about. none of the 237 crap

LOL maybe your girlfiend has been filling the Z with 87 oct and ruining the engine....I seen it hap b4
Old 07-03-2007, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by gabez33
you beat trans AMs in a near stock z?
Yes its a 97 so its LT1 not LS1 but i'm just trying to make a point that our cars can atleast hang with bigger engine cars. LS1 owns a Z but i'm not a fan of GM.
Old 07-03-2007, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by gabez33
LOL maybe your girlfiend has been filling the Z with 87 oct and ruining the engine....I seen it hap b4
I hate when she does that, but the slurpee or frappucino comes first to her.
Old 07-03-2007, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by skeet96707
because i'm a dumb *** addicted to speed
you said it, not me...
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Originally Posted by skeet96707
I hate when she does that, but the slurpee or frappucino comes first to her.
Old 07-03-2007, 04:26 PM
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it's just life, the Z isn't the most powerful thing out there
it's a sports car, similar to the concept behind what a porsche is, but cheaper

if you can't afford gas for your own car, then you shouldn't be owning a car with that much power
meaning, if the Z did have tons of power, you probably wouldn't be able to afford gas for it if you can't afford gas for any of the american cars you had
Old 07-03-2007, 04:34 PM
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thanks for the input guys, i love a good argument, but its off to work for me- Thats right in a Z. thanks to you guys i'll be calling out every V8 and ricer i see on the way to work. peace.
Old 07-03-2007, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by zland
But you are factoring in the cost of gas thus when economics are involved, that is when the 350Z shines. It is not the best Sports Car regardless of price, it is simply a great Sports car that can be purchased for starting under 30K. At this point, there are not many cars that have better performance for lets say 28K. If I am wrong, please list them so I can buy it.
Base model c5 vette and c5 z06. Beats the z in:

Straight line
Corners
Fuel Economy
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IMO the Z id the best beginner sports car. Easy to drive very forgiving, low on power so you don't get into trouble. For the price its greatperformer. When it come to power, its pretty weak. Add some turbos and its a whole other story/car, doesnt evern compare to N/A Z. Save your monies and get boosted boys and girls.

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Old 07-03-2007, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by push
Base model c5 vette and c5 z06. Beats the z in:

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Fuel Economy
If you cruise in 6th on the highway the vette's will get the advertised 26mpg. In that same situation I'll be pushing 30mpg in the Z. It only gets worse for the LSx when you leave the highway. If you even look at the gas peddle with intent the mpg goes in the crapper. My coworker has one and averages closer to 14mpg. I'm averaging around 21mpg.

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Old 07-03-2007, 05:01 PM
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u can buy a z pretty cheap spend some money and smoke cars twice in price!!! i have pole smoker!! talk sh*t on a honda website dummy
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Originally Posted by push
Base model c5 vette and c5 z06. Beats the z in:

Straight line
Corners
Fuel Economy
Read the post again, the Vette (Z06 especially) new is 2X or more the price of a 350Z. If price is no object, there are many cars that will smoke a 350Z. If price is no object, then why drive a 350Z if unhappy?
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+1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
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This thread is stupid.
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Wow... the OP fails at life.


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