370z Vs. 335i

TerribleONE · 02-03-2009, 02:37 PM

id have to disagree.. but this is very dependent on the age group and what type of girl.. iv had plenty of girls love my G37... and at least i know they are all the right kind

filters through the fails..

bossman · 02-04-2009, 12:15 AM

yeah i know what you mean.. a sick lookin car like the g or z will obv attract any female all im sayin is that a bimmer might do it a bit faster haha

bossman · 02-04-2009, 12:17 AM

on a side note tho, why do chicks LOVE guys with nice cars so much? like i never really noticed it but after you get a nice car it seems as tho girls WANT to be around you and not only that, but the caliber and attractiveness of these women is also higher than if you drive around in a 88 tercel

BerkTech · 02-04-2009, 12:29 AM

Italian cars......

Crash · 02-04-2009, 04:12 AM

I have to agree. European cars do attract girls more... It's not about where they're from but the stigma about them. European cars = $. That's all there is to it.

You can drive a 88 BMW and still pick up chicks. You can't drive a 88 Nissan or a 95 Inifiniti and pick up chicks.

The best way to pick up chicks is to do it outside the car, though. A good tactic is to tell them they aren't allowed to be in your car because you value the car a LOT higher than them. If they laugh, they're a keeper. If they don't laugh or get insulted, they're either too stupid to get it or they're insulted and either way you don't want them.

If you're looking for a quick 1-night-stand, then your best bet isn't to show them your car at all, find the nearest bar, show up 20 min before the bar closes, find the girls that are already hammered and pick one! It's like a lion looking for the weakest in a herd of zebras or something.

Skaterbasist · 02-04-2009, 05:21 AM

They are not competitors to each other. They will get cross-shopped by a few, but not as often as a G37.

The 370Z should have the advantage in performance in almost every aspect. The 335i is a quick car, but just not as track worthy as a 370Z.

JacksHereR · 02-04-2009, 06:47 AM

"It's like a lion looking for the weakest in a herd of zebras or something. "

now im realising how you engineer your porn lol

Crash · 02-05-2009, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by JacksHereR

"It's like a lion looking for the weakest in a herd of zebras or something. "

now im realising how you engineer your porn lol

LOL! Yeah, something like that!

bossman · 02-21-2009, 02:01 AM

at the end of the day

Z = sporty, fast, viscous, cheap

335i = sporty, fast, refined, expensive, chick magnet, BMW history, luxury, better re-sale, bmw "magical steering feel," better interior, sexy, classy

and the funny thing is you can pick up a used 335i now for about $30k.. maybe a 2007 with low miles

Crash · 02-21-2009, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by bossman

Z = sporty, fast, viscous, cheap

335i = sporty, fast, refined, expensive, chick magnet, BMW history, luxury, better re-sale, bmw "magical steering feel," better interior, sexy, classy

OK... I beg to differ. The Z isn't cheap. It's bang for the buck. A cheap car is a Scion TC at $16K. If you want to say it's cheap for what you're getting, a better way to say it is "inexpensive" instead of making it sound like the car is a piece of crap.

Better resale? You're contradicting yourself. You're saying you can buy a used one for $30K with low miles... That sounds like a steep depreciation. We don't know what the Z will sell for used yet.

Better interior is completely moot. Both interiors are purpose designed. However, the interior on the Z comes with more standard features. Personally, I like the interior on the Z more, so "better interior" really is an opinion.

mattkim85 · 02-21-2009, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Crash

OK... I beg to differ. The Z isn't cheap. It's bang for the buck. A cheap car is a Scion TC at $16K. If you want to say it's cheap for what you're getting, a better way to say it is "inexpensive" instead of making it sound like the car is a piece of crap.

Better resale? You're contradicting yourself. You're saying you can buy a used one for $30K with low miles... That sounds like a steep depreciation. We don't know what the Z will sell for used yet.

Better interior is completely moot. Both interiors are purpose designed. However, the interior on the Z comes with more standard features. Personally, I like the interior on the Z more, so "better interior" really is an opinion.

couldnt have said it better

psteng19 · 02-21-2009, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by sprix!

You should try to toss some punctuation in that post. It would make it immensely more readable. I agree that the cars are different and really play to different crowds. (if that is what you are saying...) Pricing is not really competitive between the two, but performance certainly is. However, since the 135i was supposedly a loser in its comparison with the Z, we can expect the comparison between a Z and a 335i to look even more favorably on the Z. That is because the 335i weighs more than the 135i and will have slightly decreased relative performance.
Even though the 335i may not have the most stellar interior to date, it still outclasses the interior from the 370z. Nissan made vast improvements to the interior of the Z, but it still has a way to go. I personally find that the top of the inside door panels as well as most of the dash is covered in a coarse, cheap feeling plastic. All of the 335s I have encountered don't have any surfaces or panels that feel cheap in any way.
To Alexus, I think you have forgotten that ALL maintenance is included with the purchase of any new BMW. With that in mind, the car looks very attractive to some buyers. Particularly those who only lease vehicles and tend to escape out of one lease and into another before such warranty periods expire. Perhaps the car will be expensive to maintain outside of warranty, but I know of a few BMWs that were regularly serviced and that are holding up quite well outside of the warranty period.
Performance- Z slightly edges out the 335i
Styling is subjective of course
Price- Z wins
Reliability- too early to tell; I would guess both will be comparable
Interior quality- 335i hands down
Resale/value retention- too early to compare; I would guess they will be comparable

It all comes down to money, IMO. If one has to stay below a $40k budget, the Z is a hard car to pass up. If one has a price ceiling that hovers around $50k, the 335i is equally tempting. To be fair, however, there are numerous viable performance options that become available as one sails past the $45k mark. Chances are, the buyers for these two vehicles are not the same, and won't be cross shopping.

S2000's only come in 6MT.

RCZ · 02-21-2009, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crash

OK... I beg to differ. The Z isn't cheap. It's bang for the buck. A cheap car is a Scion TC at $16K. If you want to say it's cheap for what you're getting, a better way to say it is "inexpensive" instead of making it sound like the car is a piece of crap.

Better resale? You're contradicting yourself. You're saying you can buy a used one for $30K with low miles... That sounds like a steep depreciation. We don't know what the Z will sell for used yet.

Better interior is completely moot. Both interiors are purpose designed. However, the interior on the Z comes with more standard features. Personally, I like the interior on the Z more, so "better interior" really is an opinion.

Exactly. Thanks Crash. You saved me some time.

My only question is why you need a car to attract women with? It seems to come up over and over how much you can impress people with car A or car B...

alan93rsa · 02-21-2009, 12:28 PM

I had an 08 335i 6 speed coupe which I traded for my 370Z touring/sport/6 speed. Both cars red/black. I parked next to the Z when I picked up the car. The 335i has nice clean lines, mine was equipped with the factory aero package. However, the Z just generates more excitement. Z wins.

Comparisons:

Ride on the highway: The 335i wins hands down, much quieter. A great touring car. 335i wins

Ride on the twisties: While the 335i will put a grin on your face the 370Z is an ear to ear smile. Z wins

Transmissions: The 335i has a great transmission with smooth easy engagements. After about an hour in the 370Z I couldn't believe how much fun it was to run up and down through the gears. Z wins

Stowage: Not even a contest. 335i wins

Economy: On cruise at 65-70 mph I could get 30 mpg with the 335i. Same scenario with the Z I get a little over 26. 335i wins

Need to take more than one person with you: 335i wins

Cabin noise: The 335i was extremely quite. I found myself driving in 5th when I should have been in 6th or more than one occasion. There is no doubt as to what type surface your driving on in the Z! 335i wins

Exhaust note: The 335i exhaust was pretty quite. The stock Z exhaust has a much nicer note in the car, I can hear it. Z wins

Cost of mods: It doesn't take long to run up a large bill with the 335i. I suspect comparable parts will be cheaper for the Z. Z most likely wins.

Cost to add 50-75 hp: The 335i wins this one hands down.

If an only car: Depends on how much space you need.

Final thought, BMW has been shown of late to be very picky on car modifications of any type. It's like having Big Brother in your hip pocket.

Those are my thoughts having owned both cars. Hope it helps.

BTW, I am extremely happy with the Z. I'd do it again in a heart beat!

Alan

Mental Block · 02-21-2009, 02:16 PM

No offense to bossman, but you seem a little obsessed about your car being a "chick magnet". You've already made a thread on this. Any girl worth keeping isn't going to want to be with you because of what you drive.

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Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	I have to agree. European cars do attract girls more... It's not about where they're from but the stigma about them. European cars = $. That's all there is to it. You can drive a 88 BMW and still pick up chicks. You can't drive a 88 Nissan or a 95 Inifiniti and pick up chicks. The best way to pick up chicks is to do it outside the car, though. A good tactic is to tell them they aren't allowed to be in your car because you value the car a LOT higher than them. If they laugh, they're a keeper. If they don't laugh or get insulted, they're either too stupid to get it or they're insulted and either way you don't want them. If you're looking for a quick 1-night-stand, then your best bet isn't to show them your car at all, find the nearest bar, show up 20 min before the bar closes, find the girls that are already hammered and pick one! It's like a lion looking for the weakest in a herd of zebras or something. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

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Mental Block Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 94 Drives: '03 Redline 350Z Rep Power: 16	No offense to bossman, but you seem a little obsessed about your car being a "chick magnet". You've already made a thread on this. Any girl worth keeping isn't going to want to be with you because of what you drive. __________________ Mental Block - '03 Redline 350Z

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TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	id have to disagree.. but this is very dependent on the age group and what type of girl.. iv had plenty of girls love my G37... and at least i know they are all the right kind filters through the fails..

02-04-2009, 12:15 AM	#47 (permalink)
bossman Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 169 Drives: 04 Xterra SE 4X4 S/C Rep Power: 0	yeah i know what you mean.. a sick lookin car like the g or z will obv attract any female all im sayin is that a bimmer might do it a bit faster haha

02-04-2009, 12:17 AM	#48 (permalink)
bossman Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 169 Drives: 04 Xterra SE 4X4 S/C Rep Power: 0	on a side note tho, why do chicks LOVE guys with nice cars so much? like i never really noticed it but after you get a nice car it seems as tho girls WANT to be around you and not only that, but the caliber and attractiveness of these women is also higher than if you drive around in a 88 tercel

02-04-2009, 05:21 AM	#51 (permalink)
Skaterbasist Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 99 Drives: 06 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 267	They are not competitors to each other. They will get cross-shopped by a few, but not as often as a G37. The 370Z should have the advantage in performance in almost every aspect. The 335i is a quick car, but just not as track worthy as a 370Z.

02-04-2009, 06:47 AM	#52 (permalink)
JacksHereR Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: UK Posts: 32 Drives: 356 Replica Rep Power: 16	"It's like a lion looking for the weakest in a herd of zebras or something. " now im realising how you engineer your porn lol

02-21-2009, 02:01 AM	#54 (permalink)
bossman Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 169 Drives: 04 Xterra SE 4X4 S/C Rep Power: 0	at the end of the day Z = sporty, fast, viscous, cheap 335i = sporty, fast, refined, expensive, chick magnet, BMW history, luxury, better re-sale, bmw "magical steering feel," better interior, sexy, classy and the funny thing is you can pick up a used 335i now for about $30k.. maybe a 2007 with low miles

02-21-2009, 12:28 PM	#59 (permalink)
alan93rsa Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 412 Drives: 16 Cayman GT4 Red Rep Power: 220	I had an 08 335i 6 speed coupe which I traded for my 370Z touring/sport/6 speed. Both cars red/black. I parked next to the Z when I picked up the car. The 335i has nice clean lines, mine was equipped with the factory aero package. However, the Z just generates more excitement. Z wins. Comparisons: Ride on the highway: The 335i wins hands down, much quieter. A great touring car. 335i wins Ride on the twisties: While the 335i will put a grin on your face the 370Z is an ear to ear smile. Z wins Transmissions: The 335i has a great transmission with smooth easy engagements. After about an hour in the 370Z I couldn't believe how much fun it was to run up and down through the gears. Z wins Stowage: Not even a contest. 335i wins Economy: On cruise at 65-70 mph I could get 30 mpg with the 335i. Same scenario with the Z I get a little over 26. 335i wins Need to take more than one person with you: 335i wins Cabin noise: The 335i was extremely quite. I found myself driving in 5th when I should have been in 6th or more than one occasion. There is no doubt as to what type surface your driving on in the Z! 335i wins Exhaust note: The 335i exhaust was pretty quite. The stock Z exhaust has a much nicer note in the car, I can hear it. Z wins Cost of mods: It doesn't take long to run up a large bill with the 335i. I suspect comparable parts will be cheaper for the Z. Z most likely wins. Cost to add 50-75 hp: The 335i wins this one hands down. If an only car: Depends on how much space you need. Final thought, BMW has been shown of late to be very picky on car modifications of any type. It's like having Big Brother in your hip pocket. Those are my thoughts having owned both cars. Hope it helps. BTW, I am extremely happy with the Z. I'd do it again in a heart beat! Alan