370z vs 335i Coupe

theDreamer

Because it is what the fast and the furious said to do.....

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AlphaSnacks

If Nissan and BMW wanted to make a nimble and good handling car, they'd have stopped at the 240 and Z3, respectively. Clearly, they also wanted to give us sports cars with power on tap. We aren't driving Miatas that are only capable of rounding a track gracefully and forcing us to largely talk about their handling abilities. We have cars that perform double duty for us: they go fast and turn well.

And that gives me two things to talk about: straight line power and handling prowess. If power doesn't concern you, sell all of those mods in your signature.

AlphaSnacks

Nevermind that both cars are great track cars. Because trap-speeds is what you use when someone mentions 'beastliness' of a car. Being a beast implies power, and trap-speed is a measure of power. Pretty simple, and I just felt like pointing out that the 370Z can be just as powerful given a small handful of mods. We buy these cars because they're powerful and to enjoy that power, not because we can take them to tracks and revel in their handling capabilities.

Also, if we really are talking about gearing, the M3, especially the very short-ratios of the DCT, is very much geared to dutifully perform while drag racing. A 4.7:1 1st gear helps snap the car off the line, allowing for solid acceleration to combat the car's lack of low-end torque. It exemplifies that BMW wanted to make a car that burst off the line when the driver wanted to.

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AlphaSnacks

Great reply. You've made a fine argument.

theDreamer

My rebuttal was equal to the level in which I was replying to.

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AlphaSnacks

Right. Because I'm the one who decided to throw down the ricer implication card. Not you.

Your logic is pretty lousy.

wilsonp

The M3 with DCT seems close to a second faster in the quarter according to C&D. While I agree with Top Gear's assessment (you'll lose a drag figuring out how to set it up) it definitely has plenty of power.

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mick

where i live, bmw 3 series are far too common. that's the problem i have with them. i think most of the cars here are 3 series bmw

m4a1mustang

Its a hugely popular car out here, too. One of my Pizza delivery guys drives a white 335i coupe.

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You should tip him less

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