Buying soon 370z or 135i

UNKNOWN_370 · 02-08-2012, 07:12 PM

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.

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UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14860	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.