VERY CONFLICTED: 07'-08' 335i coupe vs New 370z

Red370 · 10-06-2009, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 05G356MT

How many people can say they would actually TT their brand new 370z and lose warranty right off the bat?

how many people would do a reflash and lose theirs on the 335? 335's are equipped with a smart ECU, it logs any and all modifications in power and whether or not its been tampered with. My First Sergeant drives one, and explained to me that his warranty was voided by the dealer when he took it in for routine maintenence. Why you ask? A reflash. And I believe someone stated before that you can just reset the ECU and info is gone forever right? wrong. The info is there for good. As a former G owner, I would think you would realize that the 370, in terms of performance, is the better buy. Seems to me like you've been bitten by the ol' G vs. Z bug. I too used to run my mouth to Z owners, then I test drove one, and determined that the 370 was just plain superior.

05G356MT · 10-06-2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

how many people would do a reflash and lose theirs on the 335? 335's are equipped with a smart ECU, it logs any and all modifications in power and whether or not its been tampered with. My First Sergeant drives one, and explained to me that his warranty was voided by the dealer when he took it in for routine maintenence. Why you ask? A reflash. And I believe someone stated before that you can just reset the ECU and info is gone forever right? wrong. The info is there for good.

E90post.com, do you have a calculator ready?

Ever heard of BT (Bavarian Technic) Tool it clears out any code that has been ran by the OBD2 therefore the dealership can not see if the ECU has been tampered with as long as you clear it out before going in and remove the piggyback (JB3, Procede).

Tell your Sergeant to look at this. Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The dealership by law can not void warranty unless they can prove that a specific mod caused the problem (in your Sergeants case there was no problem). I had my warranty "voided" by Infiniti until I showed them this and told them I would take legal measures. Two months later and I have a brand new hand built longblock under warranty.

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Originally Posted by Red370

As a former G owner, I would think you would realize that the 370, in terms of performance, is the better buy. Seems to me like you've been bitten by the ol' G vs. Z bug. I too used to run my mouth to Z owners, then I test drove one, and determined that the 370 was just plain superior.

I am currently a G owner and just because Nissan/Infiniti shares the same engine doesn't mean there aren't any other cars that are better or comparable. I am a car enthusiast I see cars without the brands and in some cases with out the price (if someone decides to compare the two).

Hardly the case with the G vs. Z bug, matter of fact there are a good amount of Z's that are in the National G Club simply because they like hanging out with the older crowd now that 350's can be had by high schoolers (sadly to say the G too). By no means am I discrediting the Z but there are some comments in this thread that are clearly misinformed.

Also I do agree with you, you definitely get a whole lot of car for such a cheap price with the 370z. Between a new 370z and a new 335i its clear the 370z is the "better buy" but he's talking used. IMO, in this case the better buy would be determined only by the condition of the used 335i.

ianthegreat · 10-06-2009, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

how many people would do a reflash and lose theirs on the 335? 335's are equipped with a smart ECU, it logs any and all modifications in power and whether or not its been tampered with. My First Sergeant drives one, and explained to me that his warranty was voided by the dealer when he took it in for routine maintenence. Why you ask? A reflash. And I believe someone stated before that you can just reset the ECU and info is gone forever right? wrong. The info is there for good. As a former G owner, I would think you would realize that the 370, in terms of performance, is the better buy. Seems to me like you've been bitten by the ol' G vs. Z bug. I too used to run my mouth to Z owners, then I test drove one, and determined that the 370 was just plain superior.

I can't comment on flashes, but I have yet to hear of a voided warranty on e90post because of this. On a side note, piggybacks are producing LOTS more whp than flashes are (no reason to go a flash route currently). With a BavTech tool you can erase all codes, including tamper codes.

akburst510 · 10-08-2009, 04:54 AM

I have decided.

I am going for the new 370z base + sports package.

basically new >>>> used

Had both the cars been new, I still would be conflicted because the 335i is $50k.

Had I needed the additional seats, luxury and comfort, I would have picked the 335i.

Both choices were very tempting and it was basically a good place to be.

Thanks for all the non-related discussions.

Probably going to be a regular as soon as I pick her up.

05G356MT · 10-08-2009, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by akburst510

I have decided.

I am going for the new 370z base + sports package.

basically new >>>> used

Had both the cars been new, I still would be conflicted because the 335i is $50k.

Had I needed the additional seats, luxury and comfort, I would have picked the 335i.

Both choices were very tempting and it was basically a good place to be.

Thanks for all the non-related discussions.

Probably going to be a regular as soon as I pick her up.

Congrats! In all honesty you couldn't go wrong on either choice and like you said it's based on your preference.

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akburst510 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Aliso Viejo Posts: 15 Drives: 92 Honda Accord Rep Power: 17	I have decided. I am going for the new 370z base + sports package. basically new >>>> used Had both the cars been new, I still would be conflicted because the 335i is $50k. Had I needed the additional seats, luxury and comfort, I would have picked the 335i. Both choices were very tempting and it was basically a good place to be. Thanks for all the non-related discussions. Probably going to be a regular as soon as I pick her up.