370z vs 335i Coupe

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!

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

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Originally Posted by BLM

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

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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

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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!

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?

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

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Originally Posted by christian370z

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

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Originally Posted by BLM

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

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

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

You calling my girl fat?

Red__Zed · 04-03-2011, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

You calling my girl fat?

she's a little porky

04-03-2011, 11:45 AM	#199 (permalink)
BLM Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 342 Drives: 2011 Silver M6 sport Rep Power: 14	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 __________________ K&N // GTM // BERK

04-03-2011, 11:49 AM	#201 (permalink)
BLM Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 342 Drives: 2011 Silver M6 sport Rep Power: 14	Gt3rs ftw! __________________ K&N // GTM // BERK

04-03-2011, 07:01 PM	#205 (permalink)
BLM Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 342 Drives: 2011 Silver M6 sport Rep Power: 14	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. __________________ K&N // GTM // BERK Last edited by BLM; 04-03-2011 at 07:03 PM.

04-03-2011, 07:09 PM	#207 (permalink)
BLM Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 342 Drives: 2011 Silver M6 sport Rep Power: 14	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"? __________________ K&N // GTM // BERK Last edited by BLM; 04-03-2011 at 07:13 PM.

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