135i or 370z

spearfish25 · 08-10-2009, 01:57 PM

In response to a person stating earlier that the 135i has an advantage for being a BMW, I would argue that the BMW has no 'prestige' appeal in this situation. You're talking about a 135i...the bottom of the BMW totem pole. No one will say "wow, that's one of the smallest, cheapest BMWs in the whole lineup." Being a BMW doesn't get the 135i ahead in my book. As for the 370Z, it sits at the other end of the food chain in the Nissan lineup right with the GT-R. People will oogle it.

whoady4shoady · 08-10-2009, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

In response to a person stating earlier that the 135i has an advantage for being a BMW, I would argue that the BMW has no 'prestige' appeal in this situation. You're talking about a 135i...the bottom of the BMW totem pole. No one will say "wow, that's one of the smallest, cheapest BMWs in the whole lineup." Being a BMW doesn't get the 135i ahead in my book. As for the 370Z, it sits at the other end of the food chain in the Nissan lineup right with the GT-R. People will oogle it.

Pretty good point. You wouldnt believe how many people thought the Z would cost me close to 50 when i started talking about getting one. To me and many others it looks close to a super car.

Modshack · 08-10-2009, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

In response to a person stating earlier that the 135i has an advantage for being a BMW, I would argue that the BMW has no 'prestige' appeal in this situation. You're talking about a 135i...the bottom of the BMW totem pole. No one will say "wow, that's one of the smallest, cheapest BMWs in the whole lineup." Being a BMW doesn't get the 135i ahead in my book. As for the 370Z, it sits at the other end of the food chain in the Nissan lineup right with the GT-R. People will oogle it.

Similar to how the Boxster is perceived by the Porsche "Faithful".....

Sardis · 08-10-2009, 07:13 PM

This has been covered so much in reviews and forums. The Z is a more focused sports car and the 1 is a nicer car to drive around in terms of ride qualities in luxury. Pick which benefit you enjoy more.

As for status the 1 was created to be a more focused BMW, which appeals to the old school fans such as myself, who miss the days of the old Bimmers.

For me, the hype was a bit of a letdown on the 1. It only comes in at about 100 pounds less than a 3 and isn't that much cheaper. The 1 is going to be redone soon and the rumor is a truly sports car focused "m1" lightweight, turbo charged 4. That could be the first captivating BMW in awhile for me.

Until then Z is the more focused sports car of the two

GingaBreadMan · 08-10-2009, 09:50 PM

Even though the 370z is a amazing vehicle, free maintenance is a huge benefit. I'm not a big Bimmer fan as far as ownership is concerned, but those are nice cars 2 lease imho. If ur a tuner type of guy go with the 370. If u just want a car with a little oomph and ur not looking 2 mod the Bimmer might be a good lease/buy.

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08-10-2009, 01:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1858	In response to a person stating earlier that the 135i has an advantage for being a BMW, I would argue that the BMW has no 'prestige' appeal in this situation. You're talking about a 135i...the bottom of the BMW totem pole. No one will say "wow, that's one of the smallest, cheapest BMWs in the whole lineup." Being a BMW doesn't get the 135i ahead in my book. As for the 370Z, it sits at the other end of the food chain in the Nissan lineup right with the GT-R. People will oogle it.

08-10-2009, 07:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sardis Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 72 Drives: EX Z Owner Rep Power: 18	This has been covered so much in reviews and forums. The Z is a more focused sports car and the 1 is a nicer car to drive around in terms of ride qualities in luxury. Pick which benefit you enjoy more. As for status the 1 was created to be a more focused BMW, which appeals to the old school fans such as myself, who miss the days of the old Bimmers. For me, the hype was a bit of a letdown on the 1. It only comes in at about 100 pounds less than a 3 and isn't that much cheaper. The 1 is going to be redone soon and the rumor is a truly sports car focused "m1" lightweight, turbo charged 4. That could be the first captivating BMW in awhile for me. Until then Z is the more focused sports car of the two

08-10-2009, 09:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
GingaBreadMan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York Posts: 313 Drives: 09 370z Sport 6spd Rep Power: 17	Even though the 370z is a amazing vehicle, free maintenance is a huge benefit. I'm not a big Bimmer fan as far as ownership is concerned, but those are nice cars 2 lease imho. If ur a tuner type of guy go with the 370. If u just want a car with a little oomph and ur not looking 2 mod the Bimmer might be a good lease/buy.