370z Vs. 335i

bossman · 12-30-2008, 05:16 PM

Now that we know the Z can beat the 135i, how do you guys think it would fair against something like the 335i? The Z cars have always been sportier than their G counterparts and the G37 lags behind a little in the performance department with the bimmer.. so on terms of looks, performance, and value, how do you think our new Z car fairs against the legendary 335i coupe?

Educ8r · 12-30-2008, 05:34 PM

if I had $47K to spend the 335 coupe would be mine!

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Originally Posted by bossman

Now that we know the Z can beat the 135i, how do you guys think it would fair against something like the 335i? The Z cars have always been sportier than their G counterparts and the G37 lags behind a little in the performance department with the bimmer.. so on terms of looks, performance, and value, how do you think our new Z car fairs against the legendary 335i coupe?

frost · 12-30-2008, 05:40 PM

^ it starts at like, 43 if you want the stripped version ;]

AK370Z · 12-30-2008, 05:43 PM

Bmw 335i has the identical engine as the 135i. If anything, I can expect it to be a little slower than the 135i. Feel free to post the 335i review from Edmunds (1/4 mile, 0-60 etc.) if you want. This way we can compare even though 335i should be compared to G37 really.

BTW love that blue color.

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drmike · 12-30-2008, 06:11 PM

Oh man, I love that blue color. Wish I could have that on the 370z.

dutty370Z · 12-30-2008, 06:24 PM

I completely expect there to be a comparison test between the 370z and the 335i, on Edmunds, Car&Driver or somewhere similar. And, I think the 335i will get spanked!

Namir · 12-30-2008, 06:50 PM

Montego Blue is an awesome color.
I love the performance and the feel of the 335 coupe.
If only they weren't so common. But its not really an issue for me because they are out of my price range anyway

I'll stick with the Z

shumby · 12-30-2008, 08:05 PM

335 is in comp with the G37 but we might see a comparison out there with the 370Z

dutty370Z · 12-30-2008, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Namir

Montego Blue is an awesome color.
I love the performance and the feel of the 335 coupe.
If only they weren't so common. But its not really an issue for me because they are out of my price range anyway

I'll stick with the Z

u think the 335 coupes are common?? i see alot more Zs than i do 3 series coupes down here.

RedlineHR · 12-30-2008, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

BTW love that blue color.

+1M... If the 370 came in that color, I'd be all over it. As the colors are now, I am leaning towards the red.

Minas8123 · 12-30-2008, 11:07 PM

I really want to get the 335i but I dont think I want to pay that much for that car if it was in the mid 30s like the g37 I would jump on it but I'm leaning more to the Z as much as I love the TWIN TURBOS the BMW has I rather just go with a car that would cost me 33-35K and would be as fast and maybe faster. IDK guys love both of the cars I'm going to lease my next car so if I get a good deal on the 335i I will be getting that cuz I love BMW but the Nissan is making a lot of seance.

TheManTheMyth · 12-31-2008, 12:01 AM

in terms of exterior design I think the 370 and 335 are very comparable....Both are very classy and eye catching designs....As for interior...besides the fact the 370 is a two seater and the 335 is four...my vote goes to the 370 hands down....I hate the boring interior of bimmers...I feel like they spend all their time on the drivetrain of their cars...which is unreal i have to admit but still...spend some more time on the place where im gonna be spending all my time...INSIDE....and the 135 does have the same engine while being smaller lighter and more nimble....making it slightly faster...and considering the 370 and 135 having similar numbers (slightly better then the 135) I would say the Z is hands down a better choice for the buck unless the back seat is a necessity

shumby · 12-31-2008, 12:12 AM

here is how it stacked up against the G37.

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Crash · 12-31-2008, 12:13 AM

370 > 335i. Style, value and performance wise...

370 looks better IMO. However, the M3 looks better than the 370.
The BMWs are worth about 2/3 their price. 1/3 of their cost is the name (which I could care less about.)
Performance is going to be very close between the two. So it's only a couple mods here or there for either of them to put them over the top.

If someone was selling me a 335i for the same price as the Z, it'd be a very hard decision for me. I'd likely go with the BMW, but honestly, I'd feel guilty and still wish I had the Z.

I like the interior on the BMW, but I LOVE the interior for the Z.

So it's a simple decision for me.

shumby · 12-31-2008, 12:14 AM

^^^^ you are the first person I have heard say they like the interior of the BMW. I find it dated and bland. Time to come out of the 80's BMW

12-30-2008, 05:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
bossman Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 169 Drives: 04 Xterra SE 4X4 S/C Rep Power: 0	370z Vs. 335i Now that we know the Z can beat the 135i, how do you guys think it would fair against something like the 335i? The Z cars have always been sportier than their G counterparts and the G37 lags behind a little in the performance department with the bimmer.. so on terms of looks, performance, and value, how do you think our new Z car fairs against the legendary 335i coupe?

12-30-2008, 05:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	Bmw 335i has the identical engine as the 135i. If anything, I can expect it to be a little slower than the 135i. Feel free to post the 335i review from Edmunds (1/4 mile, 0-60 etc.) if you want. This way we can compare even though 335i should be compared to G37 really. BTW love that blue color. [YOUTUBEHQ]GsgGQYeze8I[/YOUTUBEHQ] __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

12-30-2008, 06:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
drmike Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kern Co., California Age: 53 Posts: 356 Drives: '03 Mini S+'94 Miata Rep Power: 17	Oh man, I love that blue color. Wish I could have that on the 370z. __________________ txwerks.com (side biz) xcor.com (main biz)

12-30-2008, 08:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 236	335 is in comp with the G37 but we might see a comparison out there with the 370Z __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

12-31-2008, 12:12 AM	#13 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 236	here is how it stacked up against the G37. [YOUTUBEHQ]B0B50ULfBYM[/YOUTUBEHQ] __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

12-30-2008, 05:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	^ it starts at like, 43 if you want the stripped version ;]

12-30-2008, 06:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
dutty370Z Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 163 Drives: VW Jetta Rep Power: 17	I completely expect there to be a comparison test between the 370z and the 335i, on Edmunds, Car&Driver or somewhere similar. And, I think the 335i will get spanked!

12-30-2008, 06:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
Namir Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OH and VA Posts: 627 Drives: 09 G37S 6MT Rep Power: 256	Montego Blue is an awesome color. I love the performance and the feel of the 335 coupe. If only they weren't so common. But its not really an issue for me because they are out of my price range anyway I'll stick with the Z

12-30-2008, 11:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
Minas8123 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendale CA Posts: 3 Drives: G35 Rep Power: 16	I really want to get the 335i but I dont think I want to pay that much for that car if it was in the mid 30s like the g37 I would jump on it but I'm leaning more to the Z as much as I love the TWIN TURBOS the BMW has I rather just go with a car that would cost me 33-35K and would be as fast and maybe faster. IDK guys love both of the cars I'm going to lease my next car so if I get a good deal on the 335i I will be getting that cuz I love BMW but the Nissan is making a lot of seance.

12-31-2008, 12:01 AM	#12 (permalink)
TheManTheMyth Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 113 Drives: 05 Mazda 6 Rep Power: 280	in terms of exterior design I think the 370 and 335 are very comparable....Both are very classy and eye catching designs....As for interior...besides the fact the 370 is a two seater and the 335 is four...my vote goes to the 370 hands down....I hate the boring interior of bimmers...I feel like they spend all their time on the drivetrain of their cars...which is unreal i have to admit but still...spend some more time on the place where im gonna be spending all my time...INSIDE....and the 135 does have the same engine while being smaller lighter and more nimble....making it slightly faster...and considering the 370 and 135 having similar numbers (slightly better then the 135) I would say the Z is hands down a better choice for the buck unless the back seat is a necessity

12-31-2008, 12:13 AM	#14 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	370 > 335i. Style, value and performance wise... 370 looks better IMO. However, the M3 looks better than the 370. The BMWs are worth about 2/3 their price. 1/3 of their cost is the name (which I could care less about.) Performance is going to be very close between the two. So it's only a couple mods here or there for either of them to put them over the top. If someone was selling me a 335i for the same price as the Z, it'd be a very hard decision for me. I'd likely go with the BMW, but honestly, I'd feel guilty and still wish I had the Z. I like the interior on the BMW, but I LOVE the interior for the Z. So it's a simple decision for me. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

12-31-2008, 12:14 AM	#15 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 236	^^^^ you are the first person I have heard say they like the interior of the BMW. I find it dated and bland. Time to come out of the 80's BMW __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam