Edmunds: 370Z vs. 135i

blacknbean · 12-15-2008, 02:39 AM

i love this review as ive been looking at the 135i for over a yr. ive come to the conclusion that the engine is great, but bmw tuned the suspension more for comfort than performance. so while the numbers are similar they probably feel completely different.

if your looking for a sports car id go with the Z

SnakeBitten · 12-15-2008, 05:21 AM

Shweeet review. 1 German down two to go

sensi09 · 12-15-2008, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by blacknbean

i love this review as ive been looking at the 135i for over a yr. ive come to the conclusion that the engine is great, but bmw tuned the suspension more for comfort than performance. so while the numbers are similar they probably feel completely different.

if your looking for a sports car id go with the Z

If you check out the suspension or track forum on 1addicts, a set of coilovers on the 135i is supposed to be a great improvement. The KWs are quite popular on that forum.

Endgame · 12-15-2008, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by sensi09

If you check out the suspension or track forum on 1addicts, a set of coilovers on the 135i is supposed to be a great improvement. The KWs are quite popular on that forum.

Maybe, but what about if you toss a good set of coilovers on a Z?? I think the Z's advantage lies in its revised chasis, length, and stance. Apples for Apples in any scenario, I give the Z the advantage.

This coming from someone who was all but sold on the 135i.....

sensi09 · 12-15-2008, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Endgame

Maybe, but what about if you toss a good set of coilovers on a Z?? I think the Z's advantage lies in its revised chasis, length, and stance. Apples for Apples in any scenario, I give the Z the advantage.

This coming from someone who was all but sold on the 135i.....

You could throw some coilovers on a Z, but my response was about the "comfort" oriented 135i he was referring to. With a good set of coilovers or just the BMW performance suspension, he could have both the comfort along with the sporty feel from the 135i.

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12-15-2008, 02:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
blacknbean Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cali Posts: 37 Drives: soon to be 370z Rep Power: 17	i love this review as ive been looking at the 135i for over a yr. ive come to the conclusion that the engine is great, but bmw tuned the suspension more for comfort than performance. so while the numbers are similar they probably feel completely different. if your looking for a sports car id go with the Z