Nissan 370Z vs. BMW 135i, Mazda RX-8 R3, and Pontiac Solstice GXP

onethreefive · 02-27-2009, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by msl82

YEA, Our Z is better than BMW 135!!!

And, the Ford was too scared to allow the new Mustang to participate in this race....LOL

Please, someone post this in BMW and Mustang forum. HAHAHHAHA!!!!

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Originally Posted by klubbheads

why?

My thoughts exactly, we don't need to start a forum war.

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

....It's a different class. Car and driver said it's coming next week. I'll spill the beans for you Mr. Alefcole. The line up - Huyndai Genesis, BMW M3, Lexus IS-F and the Z06. It's out of the 370Z loop now. Are you Happy?

Just for the sake of discussion how is it in a different car class? The C&D testers mixed 2-4 seater "sporty" cars that were priced from $20-37k. Imho they should've included it in the test with the mustang, s2k...etc. 300hp rwd sounds sporty to me. But nonetheless, props to the 370z.

Lug · 02-27-2009, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by alefcole

But 10K less

Closer to $5000 unless you want to count the one with the smaller engine or are wanting a nav system.

from 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe priced from $22,000

The V6 model comes standard with a leather interior — a unique selling point for a $25,000 vehicle. Other highlights of the base model include fog lights, chrome fascia accents, and premium door sill plates. A six-speed manual is standard, while upgrading to the Siftronic pushes the price to $26,500.

A “Grand Touring” V6 package is available for $27,500 with the manual transmission, or $29,000 with the Siftronic. This trim level adds a 360-watt Infinity premium audio system with 10 speakers and a subwoofer, Xenon HID lamps, auto-dimming mirrors, navigation system, reverse warning system, heated side mirrors, push-button start, a tilt-and-slide power sunroof, and heated seats.

Lastly, the “Track” V6 model comes with 19-inch gunmetal finish alloy wheels, Brembo brakes with 13.4-inch rotors and four-piston brakes, track-tuned suspension, and Torsen-type limited-slip differential. Unlike the 2.0T, the Track model is available with a Shiftronic automatic, in addition to a regular manual. Pricing is $29,500 for the manual, and $31,000 for the automatic

SoCal 370Z · 02-27-2009, 12:26 PM

I loved the concept version of the Solstice coupe, but the production version lost so much in translation.

alefcole · 02-27-2009, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by onethreefive

just for the sake of discussion how is it in a different car class? The C&D testers mixed 2-4 seater "sporty" cars that were priced from $20-37k. Imho they should've included it in the test with the mustang, s2k...etc. 300hp rwd sounds sporty to me. But nonetheless, props to the 370z.

I agree. Thats why I started this discussion saying that they forgot to include the Genesis coupe and people got offended

AK370Z · 02-28-2009, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by onethreefive

Just for the sake of discussion how is it in a different car class? The C&D testers mixed 2-4 seater "sporty" cars that were priced from $20-37k. Imho they should've included it in the test with the mustang, s2k...etc. 300hp rwd sounds sporty to me. But nonetheless, props to the 370z.

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Originally Posted by alefcole

I agree. Thats why I started this discussion saying that they forgot to include the Genesis coupe and people got offended

Agreed. They could have included the Mustang, S2000, Genesis etc but the result would have been the SAME!!! Now Z won against 3 cars, then it would've been against 6 cars!!!

frost · 02-28-2009, 12:56 PM

^

RCZ · 04-27-2009, 01:07 PM

man alef, the car wasnt bad enough as it is so you had to get lime green color?

You completed the package. Now it looks as awful as it drives.

ZYUL8R · 05-11-2009, 05:28 PM

My Z was only 6600 more than the genisis that they had at my hyundai dealer.
Lets see Touring sport Z or track pkg hyundai....thats was a very easy choice to make!

gamallama · 03-06-2010, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by sbkim

Nissan 370Z vs. BMW 135i, Mazda RX-8 R3, and Pontiac Solstice GXP
Name your game for $37,000 (or less).

Video:

Source: Nissan 370Z vs. BMW 135i, Mazda RX-8 R3, and Pontiac Solstice GXP - Coupes/Comparison Test/Reviews/Car and Driver - Car And Driver

Edited by AK

wow i read that entire thing and then i noticed there was a video narrating the same thing...

PapoZalsa · 03-06-2010, 10:59 PM

Sweet MB Z!!!!

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