1600 miles after traded in my Z
 

Dear all,

It's been a while since I traded in my Z, and hope you all are doing well. This is the first place got me started with modding cars and I learned a lot from everyone here.

I think the Z is a nice car, very strong built NA engine and the shifts are nice; but after 2 1/2 years of ownership, it is hard for me to give compliment on the quality of the car. Especially the extremely low tech involved, and all the noise in the cabin (even after I put 20 lbs of dynamat in the trunk). So here comes my new toy: 2016 M235i. Been tracking my traded in Z and I think it was sold for 28k+, I traded it in for 25k.

originally debated RC350F and M235i, but the lexus is just SO slow, to the extend that I felt like it was slower than my altima prior to the Z.

Overall? I'm quite satisfied with this car and moddings are so easy with turbo cars. It's been a blast to drive this. Haven't done any dyno but I think my car is making around 380-400CHP.

I'll still be around though.

Enjoy the new ride.

Welcome!! Lovin mine for almost 2.5 yrs :)

I wonder if the nascar guys bitch about road noise in their race cars.

Wow..sorry bimmer looks like A** compared to your z in those pictures..lol enjoy your bimmer.

I wonder if one day you become a nascar driver or you just gonna remain "a normal guy" as me and also Z is a "sports car", not in any aspect a "race car" if you can tell the difference between them. But I'm seriously hoping you don't think you drive a "race car" when you pop in the Z otherwise you are endangering everybody else on the road.

I think bimmer wins front and Z wins rear in terms of look

Enjoy the M235i. Be careful... there is lots of bimmer hate on this forum. :p :icon17:

Well, as a car enthusiast and through my years of Z ownership, I've learned to admire all performance cars, not just single brand or model. Even genesis coupe has some spots for compliments. But I definitely didn't learn that some Z owners are so obnoxious about past Z owners lol

Anyway, the bimmer is easily enjoyable though, especially all the plug and play stuff.

I'd agree with that, but would give the edge to the Z in price, handling, and cost of maintenance.

That's why I didn't post a rear photo lol other than I'm too lazy to block the license plate. But actually bimmer has 4 year free maintenance so won't know this until 4 years later. I do love Z's wider look and definitely true in terms of handling precision. Price wise it's actually not much more expensive (5k more than I paid for the Z).

All bimmers front look the same with those kidney grills..the z front is unique where as the 2series looks so generic boring coupe based sedan. The z on the other hand is sexy from all angles especially with his stillen front and that sexy magma red color :icon18:

Well I think we debated enough about looks. Also, if yall thinking about getting Stillen bumper, IT DOESN'T FIT WELL. FYI, there will be huge gaps under headlights and the bumper extension just doesn't seem flow.

Nice car the bmw. The Z is a raw sports car. Enjoy the bimmer.

Sad. My Z was great. Im a car guy like you. I can find something good in all cars. Thats what its about.

Congratulations on your bimmer good choice 235i you did get a better car.

M235 is nice... If I had no other recourse but to get stuck in a BMW.... I'd get the m235/m2.
I'd have to rid myself of the m235 shytty e diff for a Dinan mechanical one... Add an exhaust that sounds like the car moves... Drop it 1.5 inches and MOD the turbos to make some kind of swoosh sound of some type. And probably tune it to 400HP.

Then drop an Alfa Romeo body on the bimmer chassis n call it a day... LmPRao!:rofl2:

JK on the Alfa body.:icon18:

I think we are definitely on the same page. I've upgraded a lot of cosmetic stuff, exhaust, downpipe, intake, springs are sitting in my kitchen and new wheels are coming in. all combined should be around 380-400HP.

Yep. At the end of the day, most of us will still remain a normal guy who like cars and most of us probably won't become a professional race car driver in our life. Even if you become a professional race car driver, it is very unlikely I took your Z's first place in my bimmer:rofl2::rofl2: I'm surprised your Z is great because mine had spent a lot of time at dealer. Rattling everywhere was the least, the leather peeled off on my shift knob was the worst and although it was covered under warranty, the tech managed to torn my leather booth under the shift knob. Although they ordered a new one for me, they actually ordered a wrong one (base model instead of nismo). Worst of worst is that the new knob doesn't lock in place anymore, I can twist it with my hand. Not to mention the paint bubble occurred less than a year of ownership on my OEM bumper (bought new). All these small things just drove me away from my once beloved Z and I'll probably never get a nissan again...

:iagree:

I love my Z and appreciate all cars. I don't compare every single thing to the Z like some of the fucktards around here do. :rofl2:

I focus on the good and enjoy the drive, no matter what it is. :driving:

When I think of my Z. I think satisfying, enjoyable, unique driving experience, beautiful bold lines... BUT... I definitely can appreciate a different philosophy set on different car brands and types.
I feel cars should improve over time, not worsen. So I'm critical when my favorite cars are dumbed down. Suggestive advertising, wordplay and packaging won't sway me into a status quo mindset.

Example... Just cuz the whole world jumps on 911 dyck, doesn't mean there are cars out there more fun to drive and more enjoyable.

My Ninja juicer is a FAR superior platform compared to the Z for making smoothies. Nissan better get it together.