BRZ, Don't challenge me in your RWD version of a Corolla!!!!

jpkirk · 06-02-2015, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by JungleZ

Remember Chris Harris said you can't push the z hard, that guy hated hard in the z

Also remember that this is the same guy that then went out and bought a Ferrari F12 for himself. How much of THAT thing is useable on the streets.

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-02-2015, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jpkirk

Also remember that this is the same guy that then went out and bought a Ferrari F12 for himself. How much of THAT thing is useable on the streets.

Hes also the same guy who said the FR-S is a poor mans ferrari. Yet 75% of FR-S owners are wishing to get in a Z. 151Lbs-tq =

Poor mans ferrari's wouldnt be torqueless tools on Prius tires.

JungleZ · 02-28-2013, 09:54 AM

Didn't clarkson hate on the z to? British are brutal

DEpointfive0 · 02-28-2013, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JungleZ

Didn't clarkson hate on the z to? British are brutal

Yep, he hated it, but he was comparing it to a BMW Z4, which is unfair to me...

And by the way... I don't know if the episode has been released in the US yet, but he LOVES the "GT86/BRZed"
And he even talks about it in THE NEXT episode after the review of the car...
(It did make me REALLY happy that it was one of, if not THE shortest car review in the history of Top Gear

)

Nailzs · 02-28-2013, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JungleZ

Didn't clarkson hate on the z to? British are brutal

I believe our Z is more reliable than the Ford GT Clarkson once owned.

JungleZ · 02-28-2013, 09:35 PM

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I believe our Z is more reliable than the Ford GT Clarkson once owned.

I don't think Clarkson hated on it because of reliability more like because hes comparing it to the more expensive refined Z4, of course thats going to be more comfortable and classier than the Z but it was a stupid comparison. I dont think Z4 buyers would even consider the Z.

Cmike2780 · 03-01-2013, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JungleZ

I don't think Clarkson hated on it because of reliability more like because hes comparing it to the more expensive refined Z4, of course thats going to be more comfortable and classier than the Z but it was a stupid comparison. I dont think Z4 buyers would even consider the Z.

That's because the Z4 is a girl's car

seriously though, the Z4 is nice, but it's not that impressive. I'd rather go for the 3 series. Not to mention BMW's are crap in terms of reliability. They're great new cars, but I always hesistate buying a used one. Too many bad stories.

UNKNOWN_370 · 03-01-2013, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

That's because the Z4 is a girl's car

seriously though, the Z4 is nice, but it's not that impressive. I'd rather go for the 3 series. Not to mention BMW's are crap in terms of reliability. They're great new cars, but I always hesistate buying a used one. Too many bad stories.

Agreed. If the Z is GT sports? Then the Z4 is straight GT. It's a smooth little, great handling car. But the Z makes for a more entertaining and serious feeling sports car.

cheshirecat · 03-01-2013, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

That's because the Z4 is a girl's car

seriously though, the Z4 is nice, but it's not that impressive. I'd rather go for the 3 series. Not to mention BMW's are crap in terms of reliability. They're great new cars, but I always hesistate buying a used one. Too many bad stories.

Eh, from what I've seen, it really depends on the model. Each one has their own issues. Earlier versions of i-drive are an absolute nightmare.

IMO, the 135 as well as the 335 is an excellent car, especially the earlier models with the straight-six twin turbo. Forged internals from the factory, completely bulletproof engine.

Ziggyman · 03-01-2013, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JungleZ

I don't think Clarkson hated on it because of reliability more like because hes comparing it to the more expensive refined Z4, of course thats going to be more comfortable and classier than the Z but it was a stupid comparison. I dont think Z4 buyers would even consider the Z.

Had a Z4 now have a Z. Can't really compare though, unless you had an M it was really made for top down cruising. Tramlining was a big issue as well, but to be fair, I over sized the tires. A nice performing Z4 that performs similar to a Z is $60K now.

jpkirk · 06-02-2015, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JungleZ

Didn't clarkson hate on the z to? British are brutal

Actually, loved everything but the sound of the engine.

edub370 · 02-28-2013, 09:57 AM

Had a brz try to show my stock looking volvo s70 t5 what was up on an entrance ramp... saw him come flying in my rear view (looking to do a ricer fly by), let him get almost even with me, then i dropped a gear and let him hear what 18psi and 310lb ft. sound like from an inline 5...

the look on his face from getting walked by a volvo... priceless

those brz's may be every car reviewers wet dream, but on the streets, those are just the new whipping boy for eveyone

DEpointfive0 · 02-28-2013, 10:05 AM

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edub370 · 02-28-2013, 10:22 AM

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hey hey now... the speed limit was 70, so i wasn't there yet....

tbh, i've shown a treefiddy z or two the same treatment in the t5. yes i kno, i'm a cannible lol.

6MT · 02-28-2013, 10:00 AM

I feel for you, man. I put up with some of that when I had my Z. Now, I have a Civic Si and you wouldn't believe how the young kids in thier Subbies and riced-up whatevers are bugging me.

Hey, I bought the Si as a daily commuter car. Yes, it's thier sport model. But I don't drive like an 18 year old. And I don't go looking for trouble. But boy, does this car attract the kids.

Two different cars.... same outlook with moronic drivers...

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edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 22	Had a brz try to show my stock looking volvo s70 t5 what was up on an entrance ramp... saw him come flying in my rear view (looking to do a ricer fly by), let him get almost even with me, then i dropped a gear and let him hear what 18psi and 310lb ft. sound like from an inline 5... the look on his face from getting walked by a volvo... priceless those brz's may be every car reviewers wet dream, but on the streets, those are just the new whipping boy for eveyone UNKNOWN_370, red z, GaleForce and 2 others like this. __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq Last edited by edub370; 02-28-2013 at 02:10 PM.

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6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1792	I feel for you, man. I put up with some of that when I had my Z. Now, I have a Civic Si and you wouldn't believe how the young kids in thier Subbies and riced-up whatevers are bugging me. Hey, I bought the Si as a daily commuter car. Yes, it's thier sport model. But I don't drive like an 18 year old. And I don't go looking for trouble. But boy, does this car attract the kids. Two different cars.... same outlook with moronic drivers... __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

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