Base 2013 Nissan 370z or Base 2013 328I

kaylikestofly · 02-19-2016, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Firebase99

All in saying is a base '13 is raw. No tech. No lux. Not much comfort. Not even sports package on base. You get a solid, quick, good handling coupe. I never saw third gear in my traffic. Like others have said, what do you want expect from a car?

huh? so it isnt worth it? what car do you like?

madeinjapan · 02-19-2016, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

My question would be... What's your intention with the car first?

might as well ask

2012 honda civic or 2012 nismo juke

let me know guys

axmea? · 02-19-2016, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by kaylikestofly

just debating whether i want conform of BMW or Z. Im going on 27 and I feel that I have outgrown the z. I drove the automatic and to be honest I was bored with it after like 5 minutes. Plus I live in an area with not a lot of open (LA, lots of traffic and stop lights) roads so I do not think I can really drive it. This will be my only car as well...not a 2nd one.

Screw the 328I.
Get a Lexus.

sp911 · 02-19-2016, 09:14 AM

if you were bored with the z the 328 and most others will be worse. I think part of your boredom was it being an automatic. like another said, the z is engaging. I noticed after test driving a 350z I wanted a car that's easy to drive hard and hard to drive easy if that makes sense. but if you are stuck in bumper to bumper California traffic you'll never be engaged, just bored no matter what you drive. test drive a few other cars and good luck.

BC416 · 02-19-2016, 09:20 AM

I think you need to decide what you are looking to get out of the car you are purchasing. These 2 cars are really worlds apart and I'm a little surprised at the comparison. I considered a BMW before buying the Z but it was a 335i - which in that case at least you can say they are both performance cars so it makes some sense to cross-shop them.

Firebase99 · 02-19-2016, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by kaylikestofly

huh? so it isnt worth it? what car do you like?

10 months in it wasnt worth it to ME. I traded my '13 6SP base/sport for an 8 speed auto, 2014 3.8 Gen Coupe GT. Not as sharp as the 370 as a sports car but MUCH more friendly as a DD (for me), for quite a bit less money. Leather, NAV, sunroof, hands free evrything, hell I can start my car with my phone, etc. Plus its got 350hp, so its still got plenty of giddyup.

Solid370z · 02-19-2016, 09:32 AM

328i drives better than a Z?

my brother has a 335i and I pick the Z over it every time.

TBatt · 02-19-2016, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Wait until the warranty is up on the Bimmer.

Yep. My BMW loved to go to the shop. I think it got homesick. In the four years I had my 540 I had the following problems:

Radiator
Driveshaft (twice)
Brakes (four sets of rotors)
Transmission (twice)

As soon as the warranty ran out I got rid of it.

Rusty · 02-19-2016, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TBatt

Yep. My BMW loved to go to the shop. I think it got homesick. In the four years I had my 540 I had the following problems:

Radiator
Driveshaft (twice)
Brakes (four sets of rotors)
Transmission (twice)

As soon as the warranty ran out I got rid of it.

Guys at work with their Bimmers. Just before the warranty is up. They're gone.

Dwight Frye · 02-19-2016, 05:28 PM

If you get the Z, you won't find yourself committing spontaneous and involuntary acts of douchebaggery that seems endemic with BMW owners.

kaylikestofly · 02-20-2016, 04:54 PM

bump. anyone own both and can offer me advice?

Solid370z · 02-20-2016, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kaylikestofly

bump. anyone own both and can offer me advice?

I have driven the 328i a few times performance wise it's not even close to a 335i much less a Z.

You are comparing a 4DR car to a 2DR. Why not the 335i?

370z: Reliable. Fun to drive, costs less and only goes to the Nissan dealer for regular oil change. Auto insurance does cost a lot more than the 335i though.

335i: Better interior, audio system, more features and does much better in snow.
Under warranty (thank god) and went to the BMW dealership for too many problems so far.

It all boils down to what you want dude. I was in the same situation as you and I'm happy I picked the Z. My brother ended up getting the 335i
so I get to drive it and vice-versa

We both agreed on everything above btw.

kaylikestofly · 02-20-2016, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Solid370z

I have driven the 328i a few times performance wise it's not even close to a 335i much less a Z.

You are comparing a 4DR car to a 2DR. Why not the 335i?

370z: Reliable. Fun to drive, costs less and only goes to the Nissan dealer for regular oil change. Auto insurance does cost a lot more than the 335i though.

335i: Better interior, audio system, more features and does much better in snow.
Under warranty (thank god) and went to the BMW dealership for too many problems so far.

It all boils down to what you want dude. I was in the same situation as you and I'm happy I picked the Z. My brother ended up getting the 335i
so I get to drive it and vice-versa

We both agreed on everything above btw.

is your z auto? leaning towards BMW now

AestheticCM1 · 02-21-2016, 03:20 PM

If you can only have one car, but you need to drive it year round, without question choose the Bimmer (but lease it). If you can keep a winter-beater on hand, without question buy the Z.

My previous car was a 328i. It was great fun, though not nearly as sharp as the Z cornering, shifting, or steering, but it was close. The audio system in my Z is superior to HK in my 328, but that might not be the case if you bought a base model Z. I say lease the 328, because my 328 was a legit money pit once it hit 70k. With a lease you let BMW take the hit on repairs for 3 years then dump the thing for a new model.

kaylikestofly · 02-21-2016, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by AestheticCM1

If you can only have one car, but you need to drive it year round, without question choose the Bimmer (but lease it). If you can keep a winter-beater on hand, without question buy the Z.

My previous car was a 328i. It was great fun, though not nearly as sharp as the Z cornering, shifting, or steering, but it was close. The audio system in my Z is superior to HK in my 328, but that might not be the case if you bought a base model Z. I say lease the 328, because my 328 was a legit money pit once it hit 70k. With a lease you let BMW take the hit on repairs for 3 years then dump the thing for a new model.

Couple of things.

I drive automatic, so shifting doesn't matter to me

what is HK sound? is that just hte bimmer sound system?

I will be buying either a base z or one with sports package nothing more

02-19-2016, 09:20 AM	#35 (permalink)
BC416 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NJ Age: 37 Posts: 718 Drives: 2012 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 591	I think you need to decide what you are looking to get out of the car you are purchasing. These 2 cars are really worlds apart and I'm a little surprised at the comparison. I considered a BMW before buying the Z but it was a 335i - which in that case at least you can say they are both performance cars so it makes some sense to cross-shop them. UNKNOWN_370 likes this. __________________ F.I. / K&N / 180 / Forgestar

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Solid370z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 102 Drives: 2011 370z Rep Power: 12	328i drives better than a Z? my brother has a 335i and I pick the Z over it every time. UNKNOWN_370 likes this.

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AestheticCM1 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 219 Drives: 2010 370z MT/ST/Navi Rep Power: 2867	If you can only have one car, but you need to drive it year round, without question choose the Bimmer (but lease it). If you can keep a winter-beater on hand, without question buy the Z. My previous car was a 328i. It was great fun, though not nearly as sharp as the Z cornering, shifting, or steering, but it was close. The audio system in my Z is superior to HK in my 328, but that might not be the case if you bought a base model Z. I say lease the 328, because my 328 was a legit money pit once it hit 70k. With a lease you let BMW take the hit on repairs for 3 years then dump the thing for a new model. Last edited by AestheticCM1; 02-21-2016 at 03:23 PM.

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