Nissan 370Z Forum  

Which car to buy?

I'm looking for a new to car buy, it's gonna be my DD so here are the choices 1. 370z 2. 335i coupe 3. g37s

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z General Area > Nissan 370Z General Discussions


Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 10-01-2011, 11:30 AM   #1 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: NY
Posts: 8
Drives: Cars
Rep Power: 14
XLR8 is on a distinguished road
Default Which car to buy?

I'm looking for a new to car buy, it's gonna be my DD so here are the choices

1. 370z
2. 335i coupe
3. g37s
XLR8 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-01-2011, 11:44 AM   #2 (permalink)
Enthusiast Member
 
NFSZ86's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Chicago
Posts: 353
Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z
Rep Power: 14
NFSZ86 will become famous soon enoughNFSZ86 will become famous soon enough
Default

370Z all day =))
__________________
2010 Nissan 370Z Touring, Sport Pkg 6MT Navi,
NFSZ86 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-01-2011, 11:48 AM   #3 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Red__Zed's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: window seat
Posts: 28,940
Drives: Mostly on two wheels
Rep Power: 120
Red__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond reputeRed__Zed has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Got some more details on what you are looking to do with the car?
Red__Zed is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-01-2011, 11:58 AM   #4 (permalink)
Base Member
 
DaveyG's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Buffalo, NY
Posts: 72
Drives: 05 RSX-S
Rep Power: 16
DaveyG is on a distinguished road
Default

Drive them, that might help.
__________________
05 RSX-S
Past Cars--06 S2000, 03 RSX, 98 Grand Prix GTP, 00 Mustang GT, 96 Grand Am SE, 81 Corolla
DaveyG is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-01-2011, 12:09 PM   #5 (permalink)
Enthusiast Member
 
AllForTheCash's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: NJ
Posts: 385
Drives: 370z
Rep Power: 15
AllForTheCash is on a distinguished road
Default

335iS
__________________
2010 370z Brilliant Silver/Frost - Touring - Sport - Navigation - 6MT
AllForTheCash is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-01-2011, 12:53 PM   #6 (permalink)
Track Member
 
optiontrader's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Smog Hell, SoCal
Posts: 595
Drives: 40th
Rep Power: 16
optiontrader is on a distinguished road
Default

You'll need to drive them (and change 335i to 335is ).

Buddy LOVES his 335i - but he's a cruiser, totes friends around, and likes long drives. I believe the G37S (if it's similar in character to my now gone '04 G35) is about the same.

The Z demands a bit more involvement; what I like in a car. Two different genre's - you'll need to test drive and decide.
__________________

40th Anniversary Z - 3M Paint Protection Film, CA Legal Tint! (70/40)
optiontrader is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-01-2011, 12:58 PM   #7 (permalink)
Track Member
 
kidkotic2001's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: El Paso, TX
Posts: 541
Drives: Like Crazy
Rep Power: 15
kidkotic2001 is just really nicekidkotic2001 is just really nicekidkotic2001 is just really nicekidkotic2001 is just really nice
Default

Really you are on a 370z site.

370z All day !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
__________________
ThAt WaS a CrAzY nIgHt
kidkotic2001 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-01-2011, 10:57 PM   #8 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Virginia
Posts: 1,134
Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav
Rep Power: 17
wilsonp will become famous soon enough
Default

Considering your wnter weather, I think G37x might be best.

The 370Z is ok in light snow, but doesn't see to handle it as well as the NSX did (heavier, larger tires, etc.) on my all season winter tires.
__________________
2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black
Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon
Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black
wilsonp is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-02-2011, 08:51 AM   #9 (permalink)
bvl
Enthusiast Member
 
bvl's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: PA
Posts: 362
Drives: MB Roadster (sold)
Rep Power: 14
bvl is on a distinguished road
Default

Wrong climate to have a 370Z as a DD (and perhaps) only car...so unless you have a winter beater, I would advise against a 370Z. Even if you invest in a set of snows (which many don't think about, there is a several G cost for those) its not a great idea IMHO.

- b
bvl is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-02-2011, 03:01 PM   #10 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: NY
Posts: 8
Drives: Cars
Rep Power: 14
XLR8 is on a distinguished road
Default

Thanks for your feeedbacks!
I won't be doing anything special, I'll only be driving home/school and with friends.
I'm leaning towards the 335i coupe with the M sportpackage, the 335iS is a bit too expensive for me so thats out.

Yea, I thought about the winter problem too with the Z and I don't think it will go well lol
XLR8 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-02-2011, 04:20 PM   #11 (permalink)
Track Member
 
11Thumper's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Bay Area, CA
Posts: 754
Drives: '11 370Z, '01 S2k
Rep Power: 17
11Thumper has a brilliant future11Thumper has a brilliant future11Thumper has a brilliant future11Thumper has a brilliant future11Thumper has a brilliant future11Thumper has a brilliant future11Thumper has a brilliant future11Thumper has a brilliant future11Thumper has a brilliant future11Thumper has a brilliant future11Thumper has a brilliant future
Default

Think long and hard before buying a DD with just two seats. Doesn't work for everyone.
11Thumper is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-02-2011, 04:36 PM   #12 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: N/A
Posts: 76,801
Drives: N/A
Rep Power: 141521
kenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by XLR8 View Post
I'm looking for a new to car buy, it's gonna be my DD so here are the choices

1. 370z
2. 335i coupe
3. g37s
mustang.
kenchan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-02-2011, 06:19 PM   #13 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Mike Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: San Diego
Posts: 76
Drives: 11' 370 Z
Rep Power: 14
Mike Z is on a distinguished road
Default

whatever you do, dont get a 370z. you will regret it and trade it in for a evo or a mustang
Mike Z is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-02-2011, 06:32 PM   #14 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
gurneyeagle's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Houston/Saint Augustine
Posts: 2,681
Drives: '18 Audi TT RS
Rep Power: 20215
gurneyeagle has a reputation beyond reputegurneyeagle has a reputation beyond reputegurneyeagle has a reputation beyond reputegurneyeagle has a reputation beyond reputegurneyeagle has a reputation beyond reputegurneyeagle has a reputation beyond reputegurneyeagle has a reputation beyond reputegurneyeagle has a reputation beyond reputegurneyeagle has a reputation beyond reputegurneyeagle has a reputation beyond reputegurneyeagle has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Z View Post
whatever you do, dont get a 370z. you will regret it and trade it in for a evo or a mustang

__________________
Waiting on the Z35! SOLD - 2011 Gun Metallic Touring 7AT w Sports Pkg & Nav, Nismo Bumper and Rims, RC Grille, RC Brake Ducts, H&R Spacers, Painted Door Hdls, GTR Start Button, Nav By-Pass, EVO R Fog Light, CF Ducktail, CF Interior Trim
gurneyeagle is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-02-2011, 07:02 PM   #15 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: NY
Posts: 8
Drives: Cars
Rep Power: 14
XLR8 is on a distinguished road
Default

If by any chance money becomes an issue, I might stick with the Z instead of the 335i.
I'm 18 and soon I'm going to college, which I'll be commuting to. I can take public transportation in poor weather conditions and I'm not going to be driving anyone around since all my friends have cars too, unless I have to, like a girlfriend or sister.

Should I still get teh Z or nO?
XLR8 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:19 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2