370z vs 335i Coupe

Shamu · 03-15-2011, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Push370zzz

The BMW is my daily driver too...and the 135i is substantially faster than a 370z with any bolt on. Can it beat your Mazda? Probably. Do I care? Not really.

Supercharger and turbo kits for 370 Z technically bolt on. You lose. One series econo cars have some real flaws. I'd rather have a mildly boosted Z.

BLM · 03-16-2011, 09:38 AM

Yeah, the 7AT's are going like hot cakes to women, you've got me there. When I called around looking for a 6MT they were actually hard to find. Everyone had 7AT roadsters. Anyway, I was stuck in traffic next to a 128 today. It was driven by a really hot brunette (not that it matters - I was just messing with you), and it was nice. It just reminds me too much of the Merc C230 Kompressor hatch (not in looks, just overall impression of the car - the 135i is certainly more appealing due to the power). Now that car was publicly marketted towards young urban professional women. There were press releases that said it. Whenever i saw a dude driving one i just laughed. But at the same time, when I see a J-Wow look-alike with fake tan, fake boobs, fake nails, etc rockin a denali with 22's or a Hummer (Jersey trash - happens all the time) it's pretty sweet IMO.

I also was reading that the 1 series got complaints about there not being enough legroom on the driver's side (more apropos to manual than auto models since you have to be moving your entire legs not just feet). Have you found that to be the case? I played D1 football and I can just fit into my Z in a race driving position.

Push370zzz · 03-16-2011, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BLM

Yeah, the 7AT's are going like hot cakes to women, you've got me there. When I called around looking for a 6MT they were actually hard to find. Everyone had 7AT roadsters. Anyway, I was stuck in traffic next to a 128 today. It was driven by a really hot brunette (not that it matters - I was just messing with you), and it was nice. It just reminds me too much of the Merc C230 Kompressor hatch (not in looks, just overall impression of the car - the 135i is certainly more appealing due to the power). Now that car was publicly marketted towards young urban professional women. There were press releases that said it. Whenever i saw a dude driving one i just laughed. But at the same time, when I see a J-Wow look-alike with fake tan, fake boobs, fake nails, etc rockin a denali with 22's or a Hummer (Jersey trash - happens all the time) it's pretty sweet IMO.

I also was reading that the 1 series got complaints about there not being enough legroom on the driver's side (more apropos to manual than auto models since you have to be moving your entire legs not just feet). Have you found that to be the case? I played D1 football and I can just fit into my Z in a race driving position.

I'm not exactly a D1 athlete, but I'm about 5'10 or 11 and I can put the seat far enough back to where I can almost not even reach the pedals. I don't have an abnormally long torso or anything either...inseam is like 32. The back seats are actually pretty comfortable too. I wouldn't sit back there for a road trip by any means...but they are actually usable around town unlike the Mustangs. It's a "small" car in that sense...but that's kind of what I like about it. The inside is not cramped in anyway, I have more headroom than the Z, and it's really easy to park in tight spots if need be. Supposedly the inside is basically the same size as the previous generation M3. Plus I can scare 3 people now instead of just 1.

BLM · 03-16-2011, 01:26 PM

What about the area under the steering wheel? Like how much room do you have between the top of your legs and the bottom of the steering column? I think that's what the reviewers were talking about in terms of leg room. I'm not tall either, only 5'10". But I played ball at 235 and I'm almost 250 now and I have really big thighs so when I move the seat up for racing i can just make it in the Z but for daily driving it's fine.

Push370zzz · 03-16-2011, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BLM

What about the area under the steering wheel? Like how much room do you have between the top of your legs and the bottom of the steering column? I think that's what the reviewers were talking about in terms of leg room. I'm not tall either, only 5'10". But I played ball at 235 and I'm almost 250 now and I have really big thighs so when I move the seat up for racing i can just make it in the Z but for daily driving it's fine.

No clue. Can't be too bad if I haven't noticed it?

spitfire9200 · 04-02-2011, 05:40 PM

I just sold my Z for an 09 335i coupe... I don't regret it at all, but comparing the two is silly and will never end..especially on a Z forum.

Push370zzz · 04-02-2011, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by spitfire9200

I just sold my Z for an 09 335i coupe... I don't regret it at all, but comparing the two is silly and will never end..especially on a Z forum.

On the BMW forums the discussion was at least civil. Don't you f'ing love that N54 though?

spitfire9200 · 04-02-2011, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Push370zzz

On the BMW forums the discussion was at least civil. Don't you f'ing love that N54 though?

Yeah man... the build quality, low end torque and comfort are way better.

I got an 09 coupe for 32k... with 8k miles. They guy never serviced or drove the thing so it's at the dealer now getting all the services done (which are free

)

but yea driving it before that was... awesome.

BLM · 04-03-2011, 07:03 AM

I dont think anyone disputed the build quality and comfort nods go tp BMW. Thats not the MO of a Z. The Z is a pure sports car in every sense of the word. The 335 is more of a touring car. I like them a lot. If I had the scratch it would be at the top of my list for a daily driver, in white w/ red interior and black rims with a polished lip. And I'd make my Z a full on time attack car.

Getting them used is the way to go. All the German cars are grotesquely overpriced new.

Kudos on your purchase! Enjoy it!

Red__Zed · 04-03-2011, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BLM

I dont think anyone disputed the build quality and comfort nods go tp BMW. Thats not the MO of a Z. The Z is a pure sports car in every sense of the word. The 335 is more of a touring car. I like them a lot. If I had the scratch it would be at the top of my list for a daily driver, in white w/ red interior and black rims with a polished lip. And I'd make my Z a full on time attack car.

Getting them used is the way to go. All the German cars are grotesquely overpriced new.

Kudos on your purchase! Enjoy it!

I don't think I'd really call the Z a pure sports car. It is a bit more raw than the BMW though.

didymus · 04-03-2011, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I don't think I'd really call the Z a pure sports car. It is a bit more raw than the BMW though.

It does have air conditioning and a cupholder...

Red__Zed · 04-03-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by didymus

It does have air conditioning and a cupholder...

3 cupholders at that!

christian370z · 04-03-2011, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by spitfire9200

I don't regret it at all, but comparing the two is silly and will never end..especially on a Z forum.

I know, we already determined the Z is the best in every way.

Push370zzz · 04-03-2011, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLM

I dont think anyone disputed the build quality and comfort nods go tp BMW. Thats not the MO of a Z. The Z is a pure sports car in every sense of the word. The 335 is more of a touring car. I like them a lot. If I had the scratch it would be at the top of my list for a daily driver, in white w/ red interior and black rims with a polished lip. And I'd make my Z a full on time attack car.

Getting them used is the way to go. All the German cars are grotesquely overpriced new.

Kudos on your purchase! Enjoy it!

Have you ever been in an actual sports car? The Z is pretty far from a "pure" sports car...

christian370z · 04-03-2011, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Push370zzz

Have you ever been in an actual sports car? The Z is pretty far from a "pure" sports car...

What is a "pure" sports car then?

03-16-2011, 09:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
BLM Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 342 Drives: 2011 Silver M6 sport Rep Power: 15	Yeah, the 7AT's are going like hot cakes to women, you've got me there. When I called around looking for a 6MT they were actually hard to find. Everyone had 7AT roadsters. Anyway, I was stuck in traffic next to a 128 today. It was driven by a really hot brunette (not that it matters - I was just messing with you), and it was nice. It just reminds me too much of the Merc C230 Kompressor hatch (not in looks, just overall impression of the car - the 135i is certainly more appealing due to the power). Now that car was publicly marketted towards young urban professional women. There were press releases that said it. Whenever i saw a dude driving one i just laughed. But at the same time, when I see a J-Wow look-alike with fake tan, fake boobs, fake nails, etc rockin a denali with 22's or a Hummer (Jersey trash - happens all the time) it's pretty sweet IMO. I also was reading that the 1 series got complaints about there not being enough legroom on the driver's side (more apropos to manual than auto models since you have to be moving your entire legs not just feet). Have you found that to be the case? I played D1 football and I can just fit into my Z in a race driving position. __________________ K&N // GTM // BERK

03-16-2011, 01:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
BLM Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 342 Drives: 2011 Silver M6 sport Rep Power: 15	What about the area under the steering wheel? Like how much room do you have between the top of your legs and the bottom of the steering column? I think that's what the reviewers were talking about in terms of leg room. I'm not tall either, only 5'10". But I played ball at 235 and I'm almost 250 now and I have really big thighs so when I move the seat up for racing i can just make it in the Z but for daily driving it's fine. __________________ K&N // GTM // BERK

04-03-2011, 07:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
BLM Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 342 Drives: 2011 Silver M6 sport Rep Power: 15	I dont think anyone disputed the build quality and comfort nods go tp BMW. Thats not the MO of a Z. The Z is a pure sports car in every sense of the word. The 335 is more of a touring car. I like them a lot. If I had the scratch it would be at the top of my list for a daily driver, in white w/ red interior and black rims with a polished lip. And I'd make my Z a full on time attack car. Getting them used is the way to go. All the German cars are grotesquely overpriced new. Kudos on your purchase! Enjoy it! __________________ K&N // GTM // BERK

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