Bye Bye Z

PG370 · 08-12-2012, 12:55 AM

So I will be selling my Z soon and i have a couple of cars that im looking at.

-BMW 335is
-2013 Audi s5
-Used Lexus isF 2011+

So while most of you will say "drive the car and see what you like" i would also like to hear about any experiences you guys have had with any of these cars. One of the main reasons why ill be selling the Z is because it is not very practical for daily driving. While the Z is extremely fun some things have just started to annoy me with time.

With that in mind what do you guys think? I just want some more comfort without really losing much of the sporty feel of the Z oh and more space is a plus. Finally, i dont want a much slower car than my Z ( i have cb exhaust, hfc, and intakes ) and i dont mind having to mod a car a bit. All opinions welcomed

Jamaica · 08-12-2012, 02:17 AM

Get the bimmer. Super mod friendly and cheaper to mod

864Zbeast · 08-12-2012, 02:26 AM

335 for sure!

Fabio88 · 08-12-2012, 02:27 AM

Ill sell you a 2010 super silver gtr 8k miles for $73k

LakeShow · 08-12-2012, 05:05 AM

Get a 370 roadster...

bvl · 08-12-2012, 05:48 AM

Of the three I would go with an S5.

The Supercharged engine is *extremely* flexible. The 335 is a beast no doubt but I see 3 series everywhere. I see far less A5s, let alone S5s. I prefer Audi's interior as well as MMI over iDrive 2.0. If you put a gun to my head and said pick a 3 series, the 335 would be it. Make mine white with red leather interior: a pretty rare combo.

Curious though: when you say space how much do you really want/need? The two coupes are not home haulers by any stretch and I would only put people I don't like that much in the back seats unless children.

- b

Mt Tam I am · 08-12-2012, 09:22 AM

Reliability would be with the iSF. Whichever sedan you pick will have more room than the 370.

whoady4shoady · 08-12-2012, 11:00 AM

I'd do the isf for looks and reliability. There are way to many 335s in the road.

Ubetit · 08-12-2012, 12:00 PM

ISF woud be my pick. 335 seems like the Acccord of BMW. S5 is nice but i'll never own a VW or AUDI because of reliability.

PG370 · 08-12-2012, 01:25 PM

Well I don't need a car for a family so that much space is not required. I live in Miami though and going to the beach is a hassle because not even a small cooler fits in the trunk and I like to travel also and can barely fit a suitcase in the trunk.
Having some seats for my friends would be nice as well.

As for what you guys have said about the 335is is true I hate seeing a 3 series EVERYWHERE. I hear the supercharged v6 in the Audi is great I could pull an extra 70-80 hp and torque out of the car easily with a pulley, exhaust, air filter and tune.

The audi's interior is gorgeous, this car will be my dd and I know the Audi will be more comfortable I'm just worried it might not be as fun to drive as the BMW or isF.

ZLife · 08-12-2012, 01:46 PM

Isf ftw.

PG370 · 08-12-2012, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZLife

Isf ftw.

I've really been considering it but I had an is350 and I'm worried I'll get bored of the car cause it'll feel like something old.

whoady4shoady · 08-12-2012, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PG370

I've really been considering it but I had an is350 and I'm worried I'll get bored of the car cause it'll feel like something old.

Then take it out of your list of choices you silly SOB!

joshs09slvrZ · 08-12-2012, 02:32 PM

For what it's worth...my wife and I take my car on road trips as much as possible. I used to drive 2 hours to Ft. Myers every weekend and I had to put a 3x2x2 dog cage in the back, plus my travel bag and a separate bag for all of the dog stuff. Most times I also had my computer bag back there too because I would go straight from work.

Though it's not as practical as the other cars you're looking at...it can be done. If you really want to trade still...go with the Lexus. I feel like I see way too many BMWs on the road these days.

Mr&Mrs · 08-12-2012, 02:35 PM

Out of those 3 I would pick the ISF

08-12-2012, 12:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
PG370 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 72 Drives: Nissan 370z MB Auto Rep Power: 14	Bye Bye Z So I will be selling my Z soon and i have a couple of cars that im looking at. -BMW 335is -2013 Audi s5 -Used Lexus isF 2011+ So while most of you will say "drive the car and see what you like" i would also like to hear about any experiences you guys have had with any of these cars. One of the main reasons why ill be selling the Z is because it is not very practical for daily driving. While the Z is extremely fun some things have just started to annoy me with time. With that in mind what do you guys think? I just want some more comfort without really losing much of the sporty feel of the Z oh and more space is a plus. Finally, i dont want a much slower car than my Z ( i have cb exhaust, hfc, and intakes ) and i dont mind having to mod a car a bit. All opinions welcomed

08-12-2012, 02:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
864Zbeast Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Walhalla/Clemson, SC Posts: 874 Drives: 09 BS 370z Rep Power: 14	335 for sure! __________________ Avant Garde M310 gloss black/ Nitto Invo/ black fangs and rear diffuser/ gloss black roof/ tinted tail lights/ GT-R start button

08-12-2012, 05:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
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08-12-2012, 09:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3842	Reliability would be with the iSF. Whichever sedan you pick will have more room than the 370. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

08-12-2012, 02:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
joshs09slvrZ Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 547 Drives: 09 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 15	For what it's worth...my wife and I take my car on road trips as much as possible. I used to drive 2 hours to Ft. Myers every weekend and I had to put a 3x2x2 dog cage in the back, plus my travel bag and a separate bag for all of the dog stuff. Most times I also had my computer bag back there too because I would go straight from work. Though it's not as practical as the other cars you're looking at...it can be done. If you really want to trade still...go with the Lexus. I feel like I see way too many BMWs on the road these days. __________________ Stillen Gen3 CAI\|Berk HFC and CBE\|UpRev\|15mm H&R front spacers\|20mm Ichiba rear spacers\|Stillen front and rear sway bars\|Yokohama S. Drives\|Swift springs\|JDM Blinking Fog\|8000k HIDs\|9% window tinting, 47% on full windshield

08-12-2012, 02:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	Get the bimmer. Super mod friendly and cheaper to mod

08-12-2012, 02:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
Fabio88 Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: sdasda Posts: 235 Drives: asdfasdf Rep Power: 0	Ill sell you a 2010 super silver gtr 8k miles for $73k

08-12-2012, 05:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
bvl Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: PA Posts: 362 Drives: MB Roadster (sold) Rep Power: 13	Of the three I would go with an S5. The Supercharged engine is extremely flexible. The 335 is a beast no doubt but I see 3 series everywhere. I see far less A5s, let alone S5s. I prefer Audi's interior as well as MMI over iDrive 2.0. If you put a gun to my head and said pick a 3 series, the 335 would be it. Make mine white with red leather interior: a pretty rare combo. Curious though: when you say space how much do you really want/need? The two coupes are not home haulers by any stretch and I would only put people I don't like that much in the back seats unless children. - b

08-12-2012, 12:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ubetit Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 527 Drives: the women lazy Rep Power: 13	ISF woud be my pick. 335 seems like the Acccord of BMW. S5 is nice but i'll never own a VW or AUDI because of reliability.

08-12-2012, 01:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
PG370 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 72 Drives: Nissan 370z MB Auto Rep Power: 14	Well I don't need a car for a family so that much space is not required. I live in Miami though and going to the beach is a hassle because not even a small cooler fits in the trunk and I like to travel also and can barely fit a suitcase in the trunk. Having some seats for my friends would be nice as well. As for what you guys have said about the 335is is true I hate seeing a 3 series EVERYWHERE. I hear the supercharged v6 in the Audi is great I could pull an extra 70-80 hp and torque out of the car easily with a pulley, exhaust, air filter and tune. The audi's interior is gorgeous, this car will be my dd and I know the Audi will be more comfortable I'm just worried it might not be as fun to drive as the BMW or isF.

08-12-2012, 01:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
ZLife Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 249 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 13	Isf ftw.

08-12-2012, 02:35 PM	#15 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,193 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 15161	Out of those 3 I would pick the ISF __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!