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Right... but everyone seems to think otherwise depending on the scenario, for example many people have said how much of a waste of money the 997 Turbo is when you can get a similar-performing car for 70k like the GT-R instead of 125k.
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Originally Posted by areddy
Right... but everyone seems to think otherwise depending on the scenario, for example many people have said how much of a waste of money the 997 Turbo is when you can get a similar-performing car for 70k like the GT-R instead of 125k.
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Originally Posted by Jabdo233
because the gtr and turbo have very similiar performance specs. The 997 base is far better than the Z... it's only 3000 lbs, has a history of incredible track performance, and its engine produces a lot more power than the Z. And I think the rear engine placement allows for less drive train loss than the Z. There's no comparing the two, the 997 is beyond the stock Z.
$73,500 msrp vs $28,120
on the porsche website, 997 base curb weight for manual is listed at 3075 lbs
nissan lists the base 350z at 3320lbs
dunno if you think porsches 3.6L 325hp vs the 3.5L 306hp is a LOT more power... or 273lb ft vs 268lb ft of torque
difference we're talking about an extra 19HP and 5lb-ft tq at the crank... 911 lighter by 245lb curb weight, but an extra $45,380
although you do get the rear engine layout
but for an extra $45K you saved, i think you could spend that wisely on mods and come out with the winner
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but for an extra $45K you saved, i think you could spend that wisely on mods and come out with the winner
So, yes technically you could build a faster, more heavily built Z that would destroy anything short of a 997 turbo and you'd be a winner in that regard. But for pure poseur perfection many would probably opt for the porsche. Not trying to take a side, just playing devil's advocate.
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Originally Posted by SiNzz
Depends on your definition of a winner. As I read in another post made by another forum member: In matters such as these, it boils down to whether buy a car to DRIVE it or if you buy a car to have others admire you/it.
So, yes technically you could build a faster, more heavily built Z that would destroy anything short of a 997 turbo and you'd be a winner in that regard. But for pure poseur perfection many would probably opt for the porsche. Not trying to take a side, just playing devil's advocate.
So, yes technically you could build a faster, more heavily built Z that would destroy anything short of a 997 turbo and you'd be a winner in that regard. But for pure poseur perfection many would probably opt for the porsche. Not trying to take a side, just playing devil's advocate.
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Originally Posted by SiNzz
Depends on your definition of a winner. As I read in another post made by another forum member: In matters such as these, it boils down to whether buy a car to DRIVE it or if you buy a car to have others admire you/it.
So, yes technically you could build a faster, more heavily built Z that would destroy anything short of a 997 turbo and you'd be a winner in that regard. But for pure poseur perfection many would probably opt for the porsche. Not trying to take a side, just playing devil's advocate.
So, yes technically you could build a faster, more heavily built Z that would destroy anything short of a 997 turbo and you'd be a winner in that regard. But for pure poseur perfection many would probably opt for the porsche. Not trying to take a side, just playing devil's advocate.
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