Buying soon 370z or 135i

UNKNOWN_370

This is really a decision you have to make.
There are pluses and minuses to both cars. What I prefer about BMW is...

1 Turbo engine is simpler to mod
2. DCT transmission
3. Engine feels torquier.
4. Higher quality interior
5. Sunroof.
6. Better manual shifting
7. 4 seats
8. Intuitive nav

What I prefer about the Z.
1. Better suspension
2. Better brake feel
3. More responsive steering
4. Driver focused cockpit.
5. More reasonably priced.
6. Incredible sport pkg
7. Better styling
8. Pulls 280rwhp of of NA V6
9. 2 seats
10. Intuitive nav

DISLIKES with BMW
1. Greenhouse looks discombobulated.
2. Parts are expensive
3. Questionable reliability
4. Corny computerized LSD
5. Aftermarket support is priced ridiculously
6. Stance from suspension sucks.
7. Cockpit a little to airy for a true sports car.

Z DISLIKES
1. No DCT
2. Manual can be better.
3. Stereo sucks, even the premium
4. Can use some more torque
5. No FI model.
6. Aftermarket is pricey, but still way cheaper than BIMMER. So its a positive negative.

When it comes to reliability I don't like to take chances. But in hindsight, I would have probably contacted DINAN to see how much a dinan modified 135I DCT would cost. But I still love my Z and have no regrets. I just prefer FI over NA.

Mt Tam I am

Tremendous review! I like my Bose stereo. The 1M is one of the few cars that could replace my Z. Not the 135i. The turns are too important for me to compromise.

After years of FI, I like the ready power of NA.

How much do I like the 370? I have been thinking about another car just for track driving and I am drawn to KillerBees 370 over an M3. His car is not that different from my own. I can't help but think I should get an 8 cylinder for the track.

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DOOMMONKEY777

When i bought my Z at the same time my best friend bought his 135I, i came from sivic si and he came from G35, well he mooded his bemer JB3 then JB4 chip we actually put them in together all i did to my car was changed all fluids And i do have the sport pakg also does he.

Now till this date am driving my N/A engine were his turbos now pushing 17psi after the JB4 install, well car starts braking, downpipe craked he bought a new one then intercooler craked he brought a new one then fuel pump went he bought a new one then in the same week me and him crashed our cars 1 month later we where back on the road.

two weeks ago his car died again starter went cuz his car keeps dying allover the place i think the pump is going again well i still drive my N/A after the crash and still drives like new and i got 12k miles friend got 14 k miles, i have to admit it the car makes lots of touque in low rpms than Z and makes aroung 450whp at 17psi wich is very nice, BUT when i let him drive my Z the first thing i hear from him is " man i miss this car, keeps reminding me of my G"

if u get 135i and mod it All i can say is hope u got a deeeeeeep poket, Me and my Z i still like it more than 450whp 135i, cuz it feels verry frigile to me where the Z is like GGGRRRRRRRRRmmmmm MRRRRROOOOOOMMMMMMMM yeah that feeling i like it more w/ my louzy 280whp

hope this helps pal, He still loves his bmw but weit till i get my twin slugs then gooodbye bemer in my mirrow hahhhaa

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