comparo..

Pushing_Tin · 01-06-2009, 11:16 PM

I do agree about all BMW interiors. They are certainly functional, but depressing as hell.

brisk · 01-06-2009, 11:18 PM

+1 on the bmw interior.
not a big fan.

nestillo370z · 01-06-2009, 11:45 PM

True bmw interior is bad, my fx is way better inside, but the engine of the 335i is a differet story

bossman · 01-07-2009, 12:09 AM

lots of 335i fans.. im surprised. most of the bmw ppl are too ignorant to admit the Z is legit competition. so basically, if both cars were free you guys would choose the bm?

also where's the love for the benzo, it's def the high roller in my eyes!

Pushing_Tin · 01-07-2009, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by bossman

lots of 335i fans.. im surprised. most of the bmw ppl are too ignorant to admit the Z is legit competition. so basically, if both cars were free you guys would choose the bm?

also where's the love for the benzo, it's def the high roller in my eyes!

I went to the Benzo dealer. I wanted a 2 door, and they had nothing that interested me below $60k. I'm not that much of a baller!

bossman · 01-07-2009, 01:30 AM

and the fact that the z offers breathtaking presence.. like for example, the z driving up is like a lion walking through his jungle. an s2k is like a hyena hahaha

sensi09 · 01-07-2009, 01:41 AM

Similar performance, but the german offerings will be at least 10K more than a fully loaded 370Z.

Out of your choices, the direct competitor is the Z4. I currently have a Z, but am honestly have a little bias towards BMW. I typically go with minimal options, so if the Z4 were no more than 5K more than a 370Z, than I'd probably go with a Z4. The bi-turbo engine in the new Z4 is great and is a hardtop convertible which may add weight, but is the Z4's trump card IMO.

The Z has always been about value and bang for the buck. The 370Z still offers lots of performance and qualities for the money, but at ~40K, it's really getting up there. I sadly haven't driven a new Z yet, but I have no doubt it will be more fun to drive. Also if you enjoy modding cars, there will be many more options available for the Z compared to the Z4.

Between the 335i, C350 and A5.....I think the A5 is the best looking. I also think the C350 with sports package is a better looker in and out compared to the 335i, but in terms of performance and driving qualities, I'd take the BMW.

Pushing_Tin · 01-07-2009, 02:49 AM

The C6 vette should be included in the choices, you can get them for $45k or less right now. 430hp is pretty sweet! I drove one about two weeks ago, I also drove the Challenger SRT8.

alefcole · 01-07-2009, 09:27 AM

Good to know that lot of BMW owners are hanging around this forum, this just tells how good of a car the Z is. Specially if you are financially stressed and want to save some money but still have a "Good driving machine".

bossman · 01-14-2009, 01:22 AM

benzo = unlimited poon (plus with the c350 sport, the power is increased and the handling is tuned to be more "agressive" and it sits about an inch lower than the other c-class models. also, the suspension uses components from the c63 just like the body kit).. what I'm trying to explain is that it will be more than fun to drive

wj4 · 01-14-2009, 01:32 AM

I've driven a C350 and it's a pretty boring car. The C63 is a different story though.

I love the exhaust note on that thing.

The 335i was a gateway car, per se. A lot of people, including myself, jumped on the car because it was a quick BMW at an 'affordable' price. I've always like BMW's and Benz's, but all of the faster versions were pretty darn expensive. 335i owners came from Evo, STi, S2k, 350z, etc.

I'm not a badge whore like some people out there. I came from an Evo, and at the time I made the switch, it was the only car I can find that has some of the speed my Evo had without spending too much outside of my comfort zone.

And of course because the 335i is turbo'd from the factory, like most other turbo'd cars, making power is pretty darn easy.

I like Audi, but they've gotten too expensive. There was a time when Audi would price their car a tad bit less than the competing BMW. Now they have surpassed the price of their BMW counterpart. And the resale of Audi's suck severely. They still don't handle that well, at least from the Audi's I've driven, S4 and S5.

Greg · 01-14-2009, 03:42 AM

Id have to pick the 370z. For these reasons..

1. Test drove a 370 recently and wasn't disappointed.

2. We (wife) already had a 335, but chucked it for a 328 due to the early HPFP nonsense.

3. My current DD is a 350ZR.

4. Never had any interest in Audi or MB.

5. Going to be my next DD, so it's mainly my decision anyway.

bossman · 01-15-2009, 08:04 PM

yeah ak i gotta give you that, the 3 is way sexier and more elegant, the 1 just looks like the 3's younger downsyndrome brother that gets a beating every morning

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