What advantages does the G have over the Z?
11-21-2006, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by izmir41500
the z will have more options in terms of aftermarket mods and relatively cheaper mods. .
How exactly do you figure that? Every Z mod works on a G because they have the same engine, with some very minor plumbing differences. In fact, I have a JWT TT kit on my G right now, and only a small amount of parts are different for the G than the Z, and the price is the same.
Same goes for exhaust, suspension, etc... I think strut tower bars for the G are a bit harder to find. Other than that, there are slightly fewer appearance mods for the G (not as many wings or bodykits. Oh well). And almost all fo the mods for the G cost the same as the Z mods (especially since they are almost all the same...)
The differences in available mods are so small that it iisn't really a difference.
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11-21-2006, 12:05 PM
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Think what you will.. but we're always cruising together...
Around here it's definately noticeable.. the Z as the performance/race oriented sports 2 seater and the G as pimp/baller luxury sport coupe.
As my friend Mike (leemik on the z boards) quoted.. "My Z only gets Guys' attention!"
Around here it's definately noticeable.. the Z as the performance/race oriented sports 2 seater and the G as pimp/baller luxury sport coupe.
As my friend Mike (leemik on the z boards) quoted.. "My Z only gets Guys' attention!"
They just see the sporty look in the Zs/Gs and say "that car is so cute" ... uhhh makes me cringe when I hear "cute" and my car in the same sentence.
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11-21-2006, 12:18 PM
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Yep, I agree with Dutchboy. Only clued up tomboyish girls will know the difference. If you wanna be a "Pimp Daddy" buy a Chrysler 500C and stick some crome dubs on it. If you want Luxury/Status buy a Lexus, BMW or Mercedes. Unfortunately public perception does not put Infinity or Acura in the real Luxury bracket in terms of status/badge snobbery. The G is just a tarted up Z. It's all down to which look you prefer and having looked/driven both I preferred the Z. Infact It was hard to find anything truly luxurious about the G. If I went down the Luxury route I would have bought a 3 series or Lexus IS 350.
11-21-2006, 05:47 PM
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I am Zfreak because I have owned 1 Z33, 7 Z32's, 1 Z31, and 1 72 240Z. I keep changing my mind. I have a giant-*** Z32-era tattoo, my house is covered from head to toe with Z-memorabilia(sp?) and what not. I have a TON of rare Z items, from the Motor trend 1990 car of the year award (run of 100 replicas obviously...appraised at $5500) to a lot of 5 original uncut Z32 titanium keys (not replicas), to Hasegawa models, RC cars, and so on. Basically you have NO IDEA how much of a Zfreak I am 
(and I own a G because it's "basically" a Z, but more practical for what I use it for). I sold my 91 TTZ in December 05, but kicking myself in the *** for doing so, and am looking for another as a "sunday driver".
(and I own a G because it's "basically" a Z, but more practical for what I use it for). I sold my 91 TTZ in December 05, but kicking myself in the *** for doing so, and am looking for another as a "sunday driver".
11-22-2006, 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Black Duck
Yep, I agree with Dutchboy. Only clued up tomboyish girls will know the difference. If you wanna be a "Pimp Daddy" buy a Chrysler 500C and stick some crome dubs on it. If you want Luxury/Status buy a Lexus, BMW or Mercedes. Unfortunately public perception does not put Infinity or Acura in the real Luxury bracket in terms of status/badge snobbery. The G is just a tarted up Z. It's all down to which look you prefer and having looked/driven both I preferred the Z. Infact It was hard to find anything truly luxurious about the G. If I went down the Luxury route I would have bought a 3 series or Lexus IS 350.
You read my mind!
11-23-2006, 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by izmir41500
the g has a more luxurious interior. leather, aluminum trim, longer wheel base, and a back seat. under the skin they are basically the same. the g more luxury oriented. the z is more performance oriented. depends on what you want. the z will have more options in terms of aftermarket mods and relatively cheaper mods. the g is more expensive to maintain. service at the dealer is great, but you pay a premium for it.
11-23-2006, 09:07 AM
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equally equipped the g and z has virtually no price difference. its personal taste. i personally didnt like the G's style. looks like a frog in the front. plus both cars are a bit porky and im not married or have any kids so no need for a back seat. i got the z
11-24-2006, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by InsaneChink
G is sooo much more comfotable than the Z.
+1 on the service at dealer...
+1 on the service at dealer...
Plus the ride is the same.
11-24-2006, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Black Duck
Not if you are 6ft or taller. Plus the ride is the same.
Plus the ride is the same.
11-24-2006, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by InsaneChink
You must be really fukin tall cuz you need more oxygen to your brain if you think the ride is the same between a Z and a G. I have both and the G ride is like a lexus compared to the Z.
Yeah I imagine I would seem fukin tall to you.
11-24-2006, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Black Duck
Not if you are 6ft or taller. Plus the ride is the same.
Plus the ride is the same.G feels more like a GT car while the Z is more like a sports car.
And the Z is more noisy than the G from the inside.
11-24-2006, 09:51 PM
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G is good if you want a sporty car with a back seat. Has luxurious goodies for the familial yuppie. It is a pretty sweet looking car.
Z is a sports car. It looks meaner. It is lighter with the same engine and is therefore faster. Z has the driver centered about the wheels better front to back, being a two seater and with the front and rear strut bars it has a stiffer chassis and handles like it's on rails. I'm very comfortable when I drive it. It is a bad *** car.
Of course... I'm somewhat biased. Been a Z fan since 240.
Z is a sports car. It looks meaner. It is lighter with the same engine and is therefore faster. Z has the driver centered about the wheels better front to back, being a two seater and with the front and rear strut bars it has a stiffer chassis and handles like it's on rails. I'm very comfortable when I drive it. It is a bad *** car.
Of course... I'm somewhat biased. Been a Z fan since 240.
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11-24-2006, 10:17 PM
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Both cars are sick. It really comes down to personal preference. The Z is more of a true sports car, and the G is a decently fast cruiser IMO. I don't think anyone would argue that the G is more luxrious, whereas the Z lacks some of the creature comforts you get with an Infiniti. All in all both are great cars.
11-24-2006, 10:23 PM
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for 04, the Z has more power than the G....I think that year and earlier it's only 260 or 274 for the G. That why i bought the Z. As for the women/girl preference, it really doesn't matter (excluding beaters) she not gonna go for you just because you got a nice car. She might look at you if you got nice car, but she gonna go out with you or not....it's you personality.