Nissan 370Z Forum

Nissan 370Z Forum (http://www.the370z.com/)
-   Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip (http://www.the370z.com/track-autocross-drifting-dragstrip/)
-   -   370z vs 335i Coupe (http://www.the370z.com/track-autocross-drifting-dragstrip/23419-370z-vs-335i-coupe.html)

Red__Zed 04-03-2011 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLM (Post 1029275)
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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 1029460)
I don't think I'd really call the Z a pure sports car. It is a bit more raw than the BMW though.

:iagree:
It does have air conditioning and a cupholder...

Red__Zed 04-03-2011 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by didymus (Post 1029499)
:iagree:
It does have air conditioning and a cupholder...

3 cupholders at that!

BLM 04-03-2011 11:45 AM

Aside from a GT3 idk how much more pure of a sports car there is. 2 seat, rwd, stiff oem suspension, light curb weight, not too much effort placed into sound dampening, etc...

Hopeless impracticality doesn't make a sports car more pure

Red__Zed 04-03-2011 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLM (Post 1029608)
Aside from a GT3 idk how much more pure of a sports car their is. 2 seat, rwd, stiff oem suspension, light curb weight, not too much effort placed into sound dampening, etc...

Right now, there's not much available that I would really consider a pure sports car. Perhaps a Lotus.

The Z weighs over 3000 lbs, comes with a VLSD at best, etc. I thought even the S was a bit watered down, and it came way closer to being a sports car than the Z does.

BLM 04-03-2011 11:49 AM

Gt3rs ftw!

christian370z 04-03-2011 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spitfire9200 (Post 1028594)
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. :p

Push370zzz 04-03-2011 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLM (Post 1029275)
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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Push370zzz (Post 1029892)
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?

BLM 04-03-2011 07:01 PM

Dude, of course the guy with the 1 series and a range rover is the expert on sports cars, didn't ya know. He's the expert. 410 whp with just an ecu tune! Bow down to the expert haha. So asinine.

Red__Zed 04-03-2011 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christian370z (Post 1030181)
What is a "pure" sports car then?


The elise, viper, older miata's, etc are all way closer to a pure sports car than the Z.

BLM 04-03-2011 07:09 PM

I'm failing to see the distinction. The base sport Z is 3200 lb, 2 seat, rwd 300+ HP car that has very few frills to detract away from power and driving experience (no nav, no heavy power sapping leather power seats). It comes with stock wheels that are as light or lighter than most aftermarket wheels of the same size and a stiff suspension. It's loud, it's bumpy, it's a very similar driving experience to a Porsche. I agree on the Elise and Miata's but their claim to fame is a lack of practicality that makes a Z look like a 5 door hybrid.

By this reasoning, would you then say that a Porsche c2S with leather seats, traction control, and sat/nav is not a "pure sports car"?

Red__Zed 04-03-2011 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLM (Post 1030478)
I'm failing to see the distinction. The base sport Z is 3200 lb, 2 seat, rwd 300+ HP car that has very few frills to detract away from power and driving experience (no nav, no heavy power sapping leather power seats). It comes with stock wheels that are as light or lighter than most aftermarket wheels of the same size and a stiff suspension. It's loud, it's bumpy, it's a very similar driving experience to a Porsche.

If the Z went on a diet you might be able to call it a pure sports car.

theDreamer 04-03-2011 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 1030483)
If the Z went on a diet you might be able to call it a pure sports car.

You calling my girl fat? :p

Red__Zed 04-03-2011 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 1030485)
You calling my girl fat? :p

she's a little porky:inoutroflpuke:


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:36 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2