trade my Z for a bmw 135i?

Originally Posted by TPrelude-370z

Hahahahahaha, you guys crack me up. There are so many reasons as far as aesthetically that the Z dominates inside and out. I do love the looks of my car and it does perform very well for what it is. I just tend to get bored once I get a car the way I like it and tend to itch for another car to modify. I know it's like polishing a turd when it comes to the looks of the bmw, but I'm sure I can do something to make it look decent. I also hate the fact that you see so many BMWs cruising the street and very rarely do you see a Z even after 6 years of production. I've had so much fun with the car, but after 4 years, I just need more power. I do hear you on the potentially suspect reliability and maintenance costs of the 135 through the roof. I am banking on the fact that I will only put 3500 miles on it per year and probably only keep it for 2 years that I'd be safe. I know it's a big risk though, the Z is so reliable. The chick car thing cracked me up because I would probably say that to someone who owned that car. It is difficult to even consider ever having a back seat again.

I have seen some clean 135's with just rims and a few exterior accessories (again, passable, but a Z it will never be). As far as the dumping a hot chick for an ugly chick, I like to think of it similarly. I would consider the Z a hot chick, but isn't very good in bed and the 135 is ugly, but great in bed. Tough call as to which is more important. When you say comparable to a go cart, I think really fast and fun to drive. That's what I'm looking for, something really fast, I don't need the attention the beautiful Z attracts.

You guys are great, thanks for the responses. Remember, forget looks, cornering, etc... I already know those advantages as I have been driving my Z like I stole it ever since I set foot in the car. The 135 doesn't compare in any realm besides the power potential. I'm not 100% married to it and I have no obligations to purchase (zero financial stake as of now). I appreciate the words of wisdom regarding making a quick impulse decision as you are 100% correct. Worst case I rock a less attractive faster car for a little while and grab another Z and go the FI route.