Nissan 370Z vs. BMW Z4 TopGear (UK) by The Stig

awesomez · 07-27-2009, 08:53 AM

I expected more drilling from clarkson but not this time. He actually gave a couple of valid reasons why someone should pick z4. We all should face it, our new Z has some pathetic noises coming out of it compared to the old 350.

355890 · 07-27-2009, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Dav

Hahaha, Fartson really doesn't like our Z

As in the 350z test, if you remember, he said "too noisy... and it isn't a good noise...".
Not for defending the Z at all costs, but I think he's good at talking but less, less good at driving and judging a car.
I usually pay attention to what TIFF has got to say instead..

Ya don't think the noise in this car is harsh almost abnormal?

Which begs the question....Why is it so rough?

As far as your comments regarding Clarkson's qualifications, you apparently have no idea what your talking about, so therefore your comment has no merit.

zZSportZz · 07-27-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

Updated post one with the video from our OWN The370Z channel. Feel free to

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YouTube - Nissan 370Z vs BMW Z4 Driven by STIG Jeremy Clarson REVIEW

VERY interesting episode. I wasn't sure if Jeremy would like the SRM but he loved it! As for engine noise, I wasn't surprised. He said the same about 350Z as well. Did anyone notice how Z4 took half the segment time and 370Z only got about 3 minutes worth? I guess that's expected since it's a Euro based show. Jeremy's last sentence is priceless

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nogoodname · 07-27-2009, 12:10 PM

preformed quite well on the track, didnt over steer or under steer that much.

Brazilbro · 07-27-2009, 12:49 PM

Sound could be better with a better exaust from factory, ride isnt bad, but i guess if u compare it to a BMW maybe.. I'm surprised they didnt note how fast the Z was.. i mean it did better then cars 20K+ higher in price..

HATERS

shabarivas · 07-27-2009, 01:07 PM

LOL i noticed that haha... 1275 is VERY respectable on that track.. out did stock STi and Evo X...

Mercennarius · 07-27-2009, 03:08 PM

To be fair Top Gear dosnt favor Japanese cars much....almost always talks down on them when being compared to european competition. Regardless the Z still easily beat the Z4 around the track

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ConchZ2 · 07-27-2009, 03:08 PM

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Forrest · 07-27-2009, 06:04 PM

notice with the BMW they play elevator music and when the 370z comes out its playing bad *** techno music heheh.

wonder where i can get that song if it even is one.

SnakeBitten · 07-27-2009, 06:18 PM

I knew it would beat the Evo X just like the Revup Version beat the Evo 9. Very respectable time I must say but off the old Cayman S by a good margin. All in all excellent performance for the dollar period. This is the best Ive seen the 370z look. Really sweet looking especially in motion. That color didnt look bad considering it brown lol.

Mike · 07-27-2009, 07:03 PM

my wife has a Z4, and no, we don't do the wife swap thing! (unfortunately). It is a nice car though, and we will be doing a Euro delivery on one of the new ones this fall to coincide with oktoberfest. Nothing wrong with liking cars from everywhere!

vehl · 07-27-2009, 07:24 PM

the Z4 looks amazing! id trade if someone had a new Z4-35i.. those creamy testis would be so good.

..and the Z aint bad, heh, he got the road noise down alright..

zZSportZz · 07-27-2009, 07:29 PM

"its a racing hen!"

Pharmacist · 07-27-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mercennarius

Regardless the Z still easily beat the Z4 around the track

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Yeah, no surprise there. Truth is that bmw doesn't really make track cars. I mean, no limited slip differential on any car other than M cars, not even as an option. And you can't upgrade easily and cheaply either with aftermarket. The diffs on 135i/335i, not.sure about the z4, have the ring gear welded to the differential mechanism, which means either swapping out the whole rear end, or massive cutting/welding/fabricating to fit the new lsd in. Not to mention generally smaller wheels and tires, relatively soft suspension, and ancient floating caliper brakes that are notorious for fading on the track.

On the other hand, if you want a road car, nothing matches the luxury, refinement, and pleasure of a BMW.

That's why I bought the z, cuz I plan to track it occasionally and the z is much more readily configured for the track. If it was strictly for road use only, I would have definitely gone with a 135i or 335i, or even z4,

Mercennarius · 07-27-2009, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

That's why I bought the z, cuz I plan to track it occasionally and the z is much more readily configured for the track. If it was strictly for road use only, I would have definitely gone with a 135i or 335i, or even z4,

Having read all the problems the 135i/335i cars have been having i'd stray away from owning one of those...especially after seeing my friends 3 series fall apart over the past year.

07-27-2009, 06:18 PM	#25 (permalink)
SnakeBitten Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Midwood Posts: 232 Drives: 05 DBZ M6 Rep Power: 17	I knew it would beat the Evo X just like the Revup Version beat the Evo 9. Very respectable time I must say but off the old Cayman S by a good margin. All in all excellent performance for the dollar period. This is the best Ive seen the 370z look. Really sweet looking especially in motion. That color didnt look bad considering it brown lol. __________________

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07-27-2009, 08:53 AM	#16 (permalink)
awesomez Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: VA Posts: 199 Drives: 09 370Z Touring 7AT Rep Power: 16	I expected more drilling from clarkson but not this time. He actually gave a couple of valid reasons why someone should pick z4. We all should face it, our new Z has some pathetic noises coming out of it compared to the old 350.

07-27-2009, 12:10 PM	#19 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	preformed quite well on the track, didnt over steer or under steer that much.

07-27-2009, 12:49 PM	#20 (permalink)
Brazilbro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,131 Drives: Juke/240Z Rep Power: 848	Sound could be better with a better exaust from factory, ride isnt bad, but i guess if u compare it to a BMW maybe.. I'm surprised they didnt note how fast the Z was.. i mean it did better then cars 20K+ higher in price.. HATERS

07-27-2009, 01:07 PM	#21 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	LOL i noticed that haha... 1275 is VERY respectable on that track.. out did stock STi and Evo X...

07-27-2009, 03:08 PM	#22 (permalink)
Mercennarius Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 160 Drives: Nissan Rep Power: 16	To be fair Top Gear dosnt favor Japanese cars much....almost always talks down on them when being compared to european competition. Regardless the Z still easily beat the Z4 around the track .

07-27-2009, 03:08 PM	#23 (permalink)
ConchZ2 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: connecticut Posts: 329 Drives: 09 370Z red 6sp sprt Rep Power: 16	Here is the "Stig" Wheels - The Stig for Bathurst

07-27-2009, 06:04 PM	#24 (permalink)
Forrest Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: california 707! Posts: 677 Drives: 09 370z Blk 6mt sprt Rep Power: 258	notice with the BMW they play elevator music and when the 370z comes out its playing bad *** techno music heheh. wonder where i can get that song if it even is one.

07-27-2009, 07:24 PM	#27 (permalink)
vehl Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: asia Posts: 140 Drives: 370z PW/ GTI Rep Power: 16	the Z4 looks amazing! id trade if someone had a new Z4-35i.. those creamy testis would be so good. ..and the Z aint bad, heh, he got the road noise down alright..

07-27-2009, 07:29 PM	#28 (permalink)
zZSportZz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,095 Drives: 370z Blk on Blk 6MT Rep Power: 18	"its a racing hen!"