370z Vs. 335i

bossman · 12-30-2008, 04:16 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, 04:34 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, 04:40 PM

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

AK370Z · 12-30-2008, 04:43 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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RedlineHR · 12-30-2008, 09:54 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.

drmike · 12-30-2008, 05:11 PM

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

dutty370Z · 12-30-2008, 05:24 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, 05:50 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

dutty370Z · 12-30-2008, 07:57 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.

shumby · 12-30-2008, 07:05 PM

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

Minas8123 · 12-30-2008, 10:07 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.

sprix! · 01-20-2009, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Minas8123

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.

You should try to toss some punctuation in that post. It would make it immensely more readable. I agree that the cars are different and really play to different crowds. (if that is what you are saying...) Pricing is not really competitive between the two, but performance certainly is. However, since the 135i was supposedly a loser in its comparison with the Z, we can expect the comparison between a Z and a 335i to look even more favorably on the Z. That is because the 335i weighs more than the 135i and will have slightly decreased relative performance.
Even though the 335i may not have the most stellar interior to date, it still outclasses the interior from the 370z. Nissan made vast improvements to the interior of the Z, but it still has a way to go. I personally find that the top of the inside door panels as well as most of the dash is covered in a coarse, cheap feeling plastic. All of the 335s I have encountered don't have any surfaces or panels that feel cheap in any way.
To Alexus, I think you have forgotten that ALL maintenance is included with the purchase of any new BMW. With that in mind, the car looks very attractive to some buyers. Particularly those who only lease vehicles and tend to escape out of one lease and into another before such warranty periods expire. Perhaps the car will be expensive to maintain outside of warranty, but I know of a few BMWs that were regularly serviced and that are holding up quite well outside of the warranty period.
Performance- Z slightly edges out the 335i
Styling is subjective of course
Price- Z wins
Reliability- too early to tell; I would guess both will be comparable
Interior quality- 335i hands down
Resale/value retention- too early to compare; I would guess they will be comparable

It all comes down to money, IMO. If one has to stay below a $40k budget, the Z is a hard car to pass up. If one has a price ceiling that hovers around $50k, the 335i is equally tempting. To be fair, however, there are numerous viable performance options that become available as one sails past the $45k mark. Chances are, the buyers for these two vehicles are not the same, and won't be cross shopping.

psteng19 · 02-21-2009, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by sprix!

You should try to toss some punctuation in that post. It would make it immensely more readable. I agree that the cars are different and really play to different crowds. (if that is what you are saying...) Pricing is not really competitive between the two, but performance certainly is. However, since the 135i was supposedly a loser in its comparison with the Z, we can expect the comparison between a Z and a 335i to look even more favorably on the Z. That is because the 335i weighs more than the 135i and will have slightly decreased relative performance.
Even though the 335i may not have the most stellar interior to date, it still outclasses the interior from the 370z. Nissan made vast improvements to the interior of the Z, but it still has a way to go. I personally find that the top of the inside door panels as well as most of the dash is covered in a coarse, cheap feeling plastic. All of the 335s I have encountered don't have any surfaces or panels that feel cheap in any way.
To Alexus, I think you have forgotten that ALL maintenance is included with the purchase of any new BMW. With that in mind, the car looks very attractive to some buyers. Particularly those who only lease vehicles and tend to escape out of one lease and into another before such warranty periods expire. Perhaps the car will be expensive to maintain outside of warranty, but I know of a few BMWs that were regularly serviced and that are holding up quite well outside of the warranty period.
Performance- Z slightly edges out the 335i
Styling is subjective of course
Price- Z wins
Reliability- too early to tell; I would guess both will be comparable
Interior quality- 335i hands down
Resale/value retention- too early to compare; I would guess they will be comparable

It all comes down to money, IMO. If one has to stay below a $40k budget, the Z is a hard car to pass up. If one has a price ceiling that hovers around $50k, the 335i is equally tempting. To be fair, however, there are numerous viable performance options that become available as one sails past the $45k mark. Chances are, the buyers for these two vehicles are not the same, and won't be cross shopping.

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Jusscurge · 09-05-2009, 11:19 AM

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aling lukring · 09-05-2009, 12:25 PM

actually girls+car is good.i was gona get a genesis coz i cant afford the z but my girl insisted that the z looks better and has a nice butt.so she gave me money to put on a down and pays my mothly payment.cant argue with her or else...so i said ok.best car and best gf hehe.

12-30-2008, 04:16 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, 04:43 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.

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shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 45 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 237	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

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12-30-2008, 05:24 PM	#7 (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, 05:50 PM	#8 (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, 10:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
Minas8123 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendale CA Posts: 3 Drives: G35 Rep Power: 17	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.

09-05-2009, 12:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
aling lukring Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: florida Posts: 67 Drives: 09 370z silver 6spd Rep Power: 16	actually girls+car is good.i was gona get a genesis coz i cant afford the z but my girl insisted that the z looks better and has a nice butt.so she gave me money to put on a down and pays my mothly payment.cant argue with her or else...so i said ok.best car and best gf hehe.