370Z review by a BMW snob

Matt · 03-24-2010, 09:00 PM

I find it odd that one of the biggest complaints on these boards is people judging ALL OF US by the car we drive, the Z, yet one of the biggest retorts are "Well BMW drivers are xxx, honda drivers are yyy, and Porsche drivers are zzz."

Judging someone, or a group of people, by the car they drive or the forum they belong to is a bit silly.

Zaggeron · 03-24-2010, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

I can see this thread being long and not accomplishing much, but hey thats what makes it fun. We are ricers and the BMW guys are snobs, so there we have it.

Spot on prediction. Have any good stock tips?

djward · 03-24-2010, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JB-370z

What did you expect when going into the bmw fourms?? They all think they drive ferrari's over there. I feel bad for the aftermarket companies having to deal with these fl_lck heads.

Wow dude really? It's statements like this that cause these kinds of useless posts. I'm still a member at m3post and most people know what they are driving. I won't post about anyone here but many people do the same here. All the forums are the same. I've learned that no matter what car forum you decide to join you will always come across the dumb #*@)$*)@*)$*)@)*)@)@)'s that just add to the fire.

We know why we bought the car. Don't need to prove it to anyone else.

370zdub · 03-24-2010, 09:19 PM

I'm pretty sure no matter what car you drive, whether it be a Z, a Ferrari, or even an old clapped out 91 Toyota, someone, somewhere will find a way to make fun of you for what you drive. So just enjoy the ride if it puts a smile on your face, who cares?

Nick911sc · 03-24-2010, 09:27 PM

guys idk what to do..Am I supposed to love my car for being a 370z or a BMW?! I'm so confused! Am I a Ricer or is this a fine tuned german automobile. Please help me!

djward · 03-24-2010, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

guys idk what to do..Am I supposed to love my car for being a 370z or a BMW?! I'm so confused! Am I a Ricer or is this a fine tuned german automobile. Please help me!

I think you need to look in your pants. That's how it works right?

Emotiongear · 03-24-2010, 09:36 PM

I just read 325i and track in the same sentence. rofl

Montez · 03-24-2010, 09:37 PM

Most of them know nothing of significance about the Z or its heritage (Z is the icon of Japanese sports cars like the Vette is American), nothing ricey about this pure sports car. Enough said.....

rsximus · 03-24-2010, 11:46 PM

I still don't get why anybody here should care what a dude who drives a BMW 325i thinks about our Z.

Whenever I take my 335i in for service and they give me a service loaner (328i) which has MORE power than the 325i that OP drove, I swear that car IS the defnition of dull. The engine in that car is completely gutless. Please you guys, don't put the 335i and 328i/325i in the same catagory, completely different driving experience. Close to 100whp/torque difference, plus the 335i has much bigger brakes and a great transmission made by ZF, not GM sourced unit like the 325/328i.

MightyBobo · 03-25-2010, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Daishi

im sorry but they are idiots.. bmw 3 series.. and fun to drive dont belong in the same sentence..

You're kidding right? You might want to take a look at what some of the most popular road coursing cars are, right now...Miatas and E30's may as well own the track.

Hate to be the devils advocate, but while I agree the guy is a bit pompous and misinformed...who here seriously thinks the performance-oriented 3-series' aren't fun?

Brendan@Bwalk · 03-25-2010, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

You're kidding right? You might want to take a look at what some of the most popular road coursing cars are, right now...Miatas and E30's may as well own the track.

Hate to be the devils advocate, but while I agree the guy is a bit pompous and misinformed...who here seriously thinks the performance-oriented 3-series' aren't fun?

Having spent a ton of seat time in everything from E21's to E92's, the fun to drive 3 series died with the E46...which is a shame.

335's are amazingly capable cars, but they aren't fun to drive IMO.

j.arnaldo · 03-25-2010, 02:22 PM

They're two different animals, altogether (categories, that is). Bimmers are more comfort-oriented; Zs are more thrill/sport oriented. Me? I'll stick to my Z!

shabarivas · 03-25-2010, 02:48 PM

... I test drove a 335i sedan w/ sports package... that thing HAULS ***... now would i trade my Z for one... no way... would I buy one for my wife secretly so i can drive it? probably...

You dont have to hate BMWs if you own a Z... and vice versa... only the man w/ every car in the world should feel like a snob lol... someone will ALWAYS have a better car...in some sense

m4a1mustang · 03-25-2010, 02:54 PM

What ever happened to the car guy anyway?

Zsteve · 03-25-2010, 02:57 PM

I would love to have a new BMW

if it was given to me.

03-24-2010, 09:00 PM	#76 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 41 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 19	I find it odd that one of the biggest complaints on these boards is people judging ALL OF US by the car we drive, the Z, yet one of the biggest retorts are "Well BMW drivers are xxx, honda drivers are yyy, and Porsche drivers are zzz." Judging someone, or a group of people, by the car they drive or the forum they belong to is a bit silly. __________________ "Any man who can drive a 370z while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the Z the attention it deserves." Albert Einstein....modified.

03-24-2010, 09:19 PM	#79 (permalink)
370zdub Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UT Posts: 628 Drives: 09 370z 6mt,10 Ford Rep Power: 17	I'm pretty sure no matter what car you drive, whether it be a Z, a Ferrari, or even an old clapped out 91 Toyota, someone, somewhere will find a way to make fun of you for what you drive. So just enjoy the ride if it puts a smile on your face, who cares? __________________ 2010 Ford 6.4L Power Stroke Diesel: 588whp/1082wtrq 2007 Dodge 6.7L Cummins Diesel: 788whp/1405wtrq, runs 12's @ 7400lbs, Still miss my 370z!

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	What ever happened to the car guy anyway? __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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Emotiongear Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 58 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 15	I just read 325i and track in the same sentence. rofl

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03-24-2010, 11:46 PM	#84 (permalink)
rsximus Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oxnard Posts: 37 Drives: 2007 335i, 2009 370Z Rep Power: 15	I still don't get why anybody here should care what a dude who drives a BMW 325i thinks about our Z. Whenever I take my 335i in for service and they give me a service loaner (328i) which has MORE power than the 325i that OP drove, I swear that car IS the defnition of dull. The engine in that car is completely gutless. Please you guys, don't put the 335i and 328i/325i in the same catagory, completely different driving experience. Close to 100whp/torque difference, plus the 335i has much bigger brakes and a great transmission made by ZF, not GM sourced unit like the 325/328i.

03-25-2010, 02:22 PM	#87 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	They're two different animals, altogether (categories, that is). Bimmers are more comfort-oriented; Zs are more thrill/sport oriented. Me? I'll stick to my Z!

03-25-2010, 02:48 PM	#88 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	... I test drove a 335i sedan w/ sports package... that thing HAULS ***... now would i trade my Z for one... no way... would I buy one for my wife secretly so i can drive it? probably... You dont have to hate BMWs if you own a Z... and vice versa... only the man w/ every car in the world should feel like a snob lol... someone will ALWAYS have a better car...in some sense