350z or G35 coupe (next car)
12-12-2006, 07:41 PM
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350z or G35 coupe (next car)
I'm planning to buy a new (well used, but ~04) car in the spring. Its pretty much between the G35 coupe 6 speed and the 350z, also a 6 speed of course. I've drivin the G35 on a short test, have not taken out the 350z yet. I'm going to start doing some recreational road racing, such as at Limerock here in CT, which pulls me towards the Z, but having the back seat (for insurance and luggage purposes) with the G35 is very nice... I probably wont have a chance to drive a Z until the spring, so looking for some input so i can pre-shop. From a purely driving standpoint, is the handling, acceleration, and braking of the Z significantly better than the G? I know the Z is ~150-200 lbs lighter, so that should affect straight line performance, but for handling, I havent been able to find a good comparison.
Any and all input is welcome
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Any and all input is welcome
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12-12-2006, 08:59 PM
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G35 here, not a huge fan of the way the Z looks.
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12-12-2006, 10:11 PM
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Z.......never been a huge G35 coupe fan.
Looking forward to the 08 G coupe though, should fix much of what I don't like about the current model. Mainly the interior and the rear end.
Looking forward to the 08 G coupe though, should fix much of what I don't like about the current model. Mainly the interior and the rear end.
12-13-2006, 05:24 AM
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I have a 350Z 'vert but if I was going to buy a coupe and the choices are the same as yours, I probably would have bought the G.
12-13-2006, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by fuzzy02CLS
"recreational road racing"
For that purpose I wouldn't get either.
But I like the 350z more. I think the lines of that car look better then the G35. You also have the name history of the Z.
For that purpose I wouldn't get either.
But I like the 350z more. I think the lines of that car look better then the G35. You also have the name history of the Z.
plus i've loved the Z and the G35 since they came out...
12-13-2006, 03:34 PM
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with those parameters there is no choice but the Z unless you're gonna mod the hell outta the G. The Z makes a great daily driver. I've loaded mine up w/ luggage for the weekend w/ me and my Dad and gone to the USGP 7 hours away no sweat.
12-13-2006, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by bigdo26
It will be mostly a daily driver, but I drive spiritedly all the time, and do plan to get a couple track days during the summer. Don't have the funds to get a strictly track racing car, so this is my compromise of good performance, rwd platform, and still a good daily driver.
plus i've loved the Z and the G35 since they came out...
plus i've loved the Z and the G35 since they came out...
12-13-2006, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by bigdo26
It will be mostly a daily driver, but I drive spiritedly all the time, and do plan to get a couple track days during the summer. Don't have the funds to get a strictly track racing car, so this is my compromise of good performance, rwd platform, and still a good daily driver.
plus i've loved the Z and the G35 since they came out...
plus i've loved the Z and the G35 since they came out...
12-13-2006, 10:12 PM
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Im a snob, I rather get the infinti for the dealership service and status 
Plus i like the looks of it better.
Plus i like the looks of it better.
12-14-2006, 12:53 AM
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White or Yellow 350z ftw...
G35 isnt sporty enough...in comparison to the 350z atleast and try to get a color that not everyone has... i.e the blue, and the black, and that wierd sundance copper color :nasty:
G35 isnt sporty enough...in comparison to the 350z atleast and try to get a color that not everyone has... i.e the blue, and the black, and that wierd sundance copper color :nasty:
12-14-2006, 01:32 PM
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I drove many 350z's before I purchased my CLS-6 when i was car shopping. I thought the Z had alot of style and an intoxicating exhaust note. The engine was very torquey and I felt like it accelerated nicely in the higher gears without downshifting. My biggests grip with the 350z was that lack of interior. When I first sat in the car I noticed the cheap plastic interior was comparable to a dodge neon, okay maybe not that bad, but come'on nissan. Another turn off i found was that lack of a storage area. I dont think i could fit luggage in the trunk for a weekend get-a-way to the beach with my girlfriend(We all know how girls pack!).
The G35c was really what i wanted in a sports coupe, and would of chose it over the 350z no doubt. The G was priced a little bit out of my range because i was trying to pay whatever car i purchased off in 3 years.
If you get a Z or G35....19's with a drop make the cars gorgeous!!
The G35c was really what i wanted in a sports coupe, and would of chose it over the 350z no doubt. The G was priced a little bit out of my range because i was trying to pay whatever car i purchased off in 3 years.
If you get a Z or G35....19's with a drop make the cars gorgeous!!
12-14-2006, 01:47 PM
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I would wait until the new 2nd gen G35 coupe arrives either Summer or Fall 2007.
I saw the G coupe concept at the beginning of this year,
it's hotter than the current G35c
I saw the G coupe concept at the beginning of this year,
it's hotter than the current G35c
12-14-2006, 01:51 PM
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Check out the link and pictures of the 2008 G35 coupe concept
http://auto.tzinfo.net/news_show.asp?id=2134
http://auto.tzinfo.net/news_show.asp?id=2134
12-14-2006, 02:07 PM
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mmmmmm....
Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
Check out the link and pictures of the 2008 G35 coupe concept
http://auto.tzinfo.net/news_show.asp?id=2134
http://auto.tzinfo.net/news_show.asp?id=2134
12-14-2006, 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by S14 n Tsx
I dont think he wants to drop 40k+ on car...I believe he said used ones.
Although I don't like either the Z or G35 coupe's interior orange lighting that much
At least compared to the Acura interiors which to me are a lot nicer.
12-14-2006, 04:16 PM
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12-14-2006, 05:25 PM
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im sorry.. G35C looks > 350Z that is why i bought 3 of them!!
some of my favorite Gs:
some of my favorite Gs:
12-15-2006, 01:47 PM
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i have had 3 G35 C...
if it comes to that then go for the CLS 6speed, they're paint matched too :wink: