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Originally Posted by Shamu
No defensiveness or animosity, just a better knowledge of both platforms than you.
The 1 series platform has some real suspension issues well known in the motorsports world. How many 1 series do you see racing in Grand Am? Or any other serious series? Teams have made assessment and have said no thanks to econo box suspension on this overweight car.
I havent met a track yet that doesnt put a premium on HP but given new Mustang holds nearly 100 hp advantage and a 370Z Nismo can equal it or even better a mustangs times on some tracks I think that is alone indicates handling superiority of the Z. Also very clear AX guys in US made pony cars dont want the Z to run in their classes - most of them say the Z has a suspension advantage they cant overcome. LOL!
135i is very nice little econo car but its overpriced by about $5K. Seems like your trying to justify the purchase to us? I can understand how you were seduced by nicer interior and turbo power, but the car falls flat on performance side for serious drivers like me. I spent plenty of time in the 135i and honestly can say I was impressed with it as a commute car but not as a track enthusiast car. Lots of people outside of the 370Z world concur with that opinion.
Can we close this thread now its sort of getting boring.
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You got me there...I can't argue with somebody who is a super important professional racecar driver. Get over yourself!! I have only said the 135 is great FOR ME because I use it as a DD and will be tracking it. It's fast as hell and is going to be a lot of fun on the track. No need to turn into a jacka55 over a former 370 owner simply sharing his experience with a different car. I'm excited to see just how it compares time-wise with the 370 on a racetrack. I wouldn't be surprised if the 370 can outhandle a lot of other cars (especially the 135) in a parking lot.
I really don't understand this at all. Never talked $%&# about the 370. I loved mine a lot, and still do. I don't think there is any question I didn't buy a little BMW because it was a track beast...I got it because I didn't want a fourth car, it's roomier, more comfortable, and better in traffic where I spend 99% of my time. It's just a bonus that a thousand dollars can get you what it takes ten thousand to in the Z.