Fr-s/ Brz. > 370z?

kenchan · 07-03-2012, 01:45 PM

200 + 50 = 250. who cares.

lemon-fresh · 07-03-2012, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

200 + 50 = 250. who cares.

werd, especially a NA 250.

TheGreatOne · 07-03-2012, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

200 + 50 = 250. who cares.

yup...don't care

Nice looking car, I would only be switching to such a car because I had to scale back and still wanted to be sporty, in no way shape or form would I consider it to be a better car than a Z.

I know a guy in our club who went from a G35 to a Hyundai Veloster...because of how "expensive" the gas was...he should never have set foot into a VQ in the first place.

I also think if Scion pumps out enough, they will be everywhere while I will continue to enjoy the Heritage and rarity of my Z

kenchan · 07-03-2012, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

yup...don't care

Nice looking car, I would only be switching to such a car because I had to scale back and still wanted to be sporty, in no way shape or form would I consider it to be a better car than a Z.

I know a guy in our club who went from a G35 to a Hyundai Veloster...because of how "expensive" the gas was...he should never have set foot into a VQ in the first place.
I also think if Scion pumps out enough, they will be everywhere while I will continue to enjoy the Heritage and rarity of my Z

this kind of kid should not set foot in the car hobby. get a RC car and play with that.

lemon-fresh · 07-03-2012, 02:13 PM

"We can’t outprice AND outperform Mustangs if we want to sell cars, we have to pick one or the other and outperforming limits sales"

- Truth

Red__Zed · 07-03-2012, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by lemon-fresh

"We can’t outprice AND outperform Mustangs if we want to sell cars, we have to pick one or the other and outperforming limits sales"

- Truth

What happens when you pick "neither?"

JARblue · 07-03-2012, 04:51 PM

Who traded in their Z for either one of these cars? Please raise your hand.

kenchan · 07-03-2012, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Who are the losers that traded in their Z for either one of these cars? Please raise your hand.

fixed

JARblue · 07-03-2012, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

fixed

ayrton88 · 07-03-2012, 05:17 PM

I just watched the Super GT race from Sepang and there is a BRZ running in the GT300 class. It held off an Audi R8 for the last ten laps of the race. For those not familiar Super GT is the Japanese version of DTM, except much more exciting.
The GT300 class is the smaller of two, with GT500 being the big boys. In any case the 300 class is limited to 300HP so obviously the BRZ is no where near stock. It is a very sophisticated series Others in it's class include the Lambo Gallardo, Ferrari 430, BMW Z4 and a bunch of 911s, among others. The 911 won....BRZ was something like 9th. Not bad in a field of about 20-25 cars.
The Z used to run in both classes but now Nissan sticks with GTRs.

SmallermouseZ · 07-03-2012, 05:31 PM

I'll prolly get one as a daily driver!

Magic Bus · 07-03-2012, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SmallermouseZ

I'll prolly get one as a daily driver!

MouseZ, I took a test drive in one. Wouldn't call it a daily driver, but more of niche vehicle that's fun to drive on a mountain/canyon run or possible autocross.

Why not a daily driver? Gotta work to get in & out of the car, seats not really all that comfortable, interior looks cheap, car is light weight & firm so you feel all the potholes & bumps.

My idea of a daily driver includes some comfort and fun to drive personality. The BRZ/FRS only has the latter.

Mt Tam I am · 07-04-2012, 09:12 AM

I just read a "Motor Trend" article on six cars and the top two results were, #2 FRS, #1 BRZ. Two great cars similar to a Miata. But the Z is an upgrade in performance and amenities.

shadoquad · 07-04-2012, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

I just read a "Motor Trend" article on six cars and the top two results were, #2 FRS, #1 BRZ. Two great cars similar to a Miata. But the Z is an upgrade in performance and amenities.

Yeah, that MT article is crap. I read it, too. That's the one where the Mustang bests the cars in every conceivable performance category and loses.

I don't take the opinions of those magazines seriously. Or else I would have never bought a 370z.

UNKNOWN_370 · 07-05-2012, 07:34 AM

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Yeah, that MT article is crap. I read it, too. That's the one where the Mustang bests the cars in every conceivable performance category and loses.

I don't take the opinions of those magazines seriously. Or else I would have never bought a 370z.

Ha ur so right. Remember the C&D article between the Camaro RS and genesis coupe 3.8. The gencoupe wiped the camaro all over the floor and flushed the camaro down the toilet in performance. But the camaro won the comparo for Gotta have it factor. Yeeeaaah Right.
As far as the Z goes... they have really found a way to make the Z sound like a POS in many a article. Maybe it does suck to need almost $2,000 to be track ready. But track readiness aside. As a road package and handling package. Nothing with this much power compares imho.

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07-03-2012, 01:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	200 + 50 = 250. who cares.

07-03-2012, 02:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
lemon-fresh Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Calgary Age: 40 Posts: 471 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 14	"We can’t outprice AND outperform Mustangs if we want to sell cars, we have to pick one or the other and outperforming limits sales" - Truth

07-03-2012, 05:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
ayrton88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 397 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	I just watched the Super GT race from Sepang and there is a BRZ running in the GT300 class. It held off an Audi R8 for the last ten laps of the race. For those not familiar Super GT is the Japanese version of DTM, except much more exciting. The GT300 class is the smaller of two, with GT500 being the big boys. In any case the 300 class is limited to 300HP so obviously the BRZ is no where near stock. It is a very sophisticated series Others in it's class include the Lambo Gallardo, Ferrari 430, BMW Z4 and a bunch of 911s, among others. The 911 won....BRZ was something like 9th. Not bad in a field of about 20-25 cars. The Z used to run in both classes but now Nissan sticks with GTRs.

07-03-2012, 05:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
SmallermouseZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 368 Drives: 2012pw 6mt sport/nav Rep Power: 14	I'll prolly get one as a daily driver!