Subject	Re: 350Z vs. other Z-Cars - opinions?
Posted by	csburdick on November 28, 2010 at 6:03 PM
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In Reply To	350Z vs. other Z-Cars - opinions? posted by csburdick on November 27, 2010 at 08:44 PM
Message	Great discussion so far everyone, thank you. It's important to point out that I'm not just talking about numbers. Even though the 300ZX TT can best the 350Z in a quarter-mile run, and some people say the 350Z handles better than the Z (I've not driven the 350 enough to decide,) the 350Z's interior if far inferior, and many other other points could be made that you can write on paper. But... In any enthusiast car, there are a number of things that are simply unquantifiable. Personality and the pure pleasure of driving it come to mind. In my opinion, the 350Z lacks both of those things. In all the Z shows I've been to, for example, there are far fewer 350Zs than any of the other models, including the 370Z, despite the obvious higher number of them on the road. This, to me, proves that it's not as much of an enthusiast car. It's something people buy not to have a Z-car, but to simply have "a cheap sports car."
Follow Ups	350Z vs. other Z-Cars - opinions? - csburdick 20:44:27 11/27/10 Cheap, sporty, fun has always defined the original Z car. - Summeronthechain (MN) 20:51:02 11/27/10 the 300ZX was a result of evolution, the 350Z was half-assed (n/m) - LJZTT 21:06:04 11/27/10 If you look at the lineage... - ZLover4Life 22:38:27 11/27/10 again like I said, an evolution, you cant pick out the 280ZX - LJZTT 06:07:49 11/28/10 just to make sure we are defining our terms here, it seemed - LJZTT 07:35:55 11/28/10 good point - ZLover4Life 09:54:42 11/28/10 I dunno, calling it "overboard" gives it a negative - LJZTT 10:31:37 11/28/10 Not the "Japanese Lotus," but... - ZLover4Life 11:47:47 11/28/10 I really like the 370 too, just the interior I dislike (n/m) - LJZTT 14:06:16 11/28/10 a few thoughts - Adam (NoVA) 15:19:09 11/28/10 sums it up basically (n/m) - LJZTT 17:51:30 11/28/10 My '84 turbo Z didn't have vibrating seats :( - dogpile 14:46:17 11/29/10 was it a 50'th anniversary edition 84? - Adam (NoVA) 17:27:21 11/29/10 No, it was just a plain old '84 300zxt w/ Nissan and Datsun - dogpile 09:24:10 11/30/10 +1 - ZLover4Life 22:33:26 11/27/10 I'll take a pristine shiro or '86 turbo any day over a 280ZX (n/m) - LJZTT 06:10:20 11/28/10 c'mon, man.... you're telling me you don't want... - ZLover4Life 09:50:35 11/28/10 disagree on your reasoning for the 240sx - vorpalZ 11:30:38 11/28/10 If I find the source of my statement, I'll post it... - ZLover4Life 11:43:55 11/28/10 thanks, I'd like to see it - vorpalZ 11:57:31 11/28/10 the Z (s30) was basically split into ZX & SX lines - Adam (NoVA) 15:31:29 11/28/10 Maybe the Pulsar and Sentra SE-R. - SactoTodd 12:29:15 11/28/10 thinking more of the 200sx sold in the early 80's (n/m) - vorpalZ 12:49:15 11/28/10 350Z and Z31 rival each other in worst looking Z (n/m) - ZiNnYc 20:53:58 11/27/10 What about the s130/280zx? (n/m) - Pilot.P (NZ) 02:45:35 11/28/10 83 280ZX Turbo FTW...(2nd place under my 96 300ZX TT) (n/m) - RonZ300 08:46:14 11/28/10 you must have bad eyes if u think a z31 looks bad - tuckz32 12:28:58 11/28/10 agreed, rooted in its era, but slick looking (n/m) - LJZTT 14:07:51 11/28/10 2nd. Too bad ones in good shape are few and far between. (n/m) - MixManMash 18:18:54 11/28/10 ::rubs eyes:: - ZiNnYc 19:44:20 11/28/10 LOL! agreed (n/m) - John (MD) 20:09:27 11/30/10 Nah. 280ZX 2+2 gets my vote as worst looking Z. (n/m) - Inzane 10:16:52 11/29/10 same 370 is also on the my list of worse z car!! (n/m) - jjevens 20:57:22 11/27/10 Although kind of ugly they have an amazing exhaust note. - new2boost 21:24:31 11/27/10 you're talking about the 350z? - vulcanrush 21:30:17 11/27/10 Yes the 350z. The second gen rev up motor i believe that has - new2boost 21:46:48 11/27/10 so headers, full exhaust, and intake for a supposed 16% gain - LJZTT 06:22:36 11/28/10 Last time i checked the 350z was rear wheel drive. But you cant - new2boost 06:51:25 11/28/10 actually when you talk about "responding well to mods" - LJZTT 07:17:27 11/28/10 Seriously dont get all upset bc i was making a point - new2boost 08:02:18 11/28/10 Ever look at the weight and gearing of a 350Z? - MixManMash 10:19:04 11/28/10 you couldnt upset me if you wanted to, you are being mocked - LJZTT 10:40:45 11/28/10 I dunno, they sound like a Renault to me... - MixManMash 01:51:02 11/28/10 ugly : true, exhaust note amazing : false - Bernie (NoVA) 09:04:13 11/28/10 350's are fun, but lack in the aesthetics department. - bstyleZ 22:01:51 11/27/10 I think you're right. It did not live up to expectations. - zellamay 22:33:30 11/27/10 . - ae300z 22:35:02 11/27/10 I hated the 350z with a passion until I drove one of the - Nishani (NJ) 00:21:51 11/28/10 Power wise, I always found the 350Z to feel weak. I hear the - MixManMash 01:55:10 11/28/10 IMO I like ALL of the Z cars for what they are. - Bestboy 02:14:07 11/28/10 Re: 350Z vs. other Z-Cars - opinions? - VigorousZX 06:37:06 11/28/10 it's funny how much that looks like an MR-S (n/m) - kenecchi 08:54:28 11/28/10 The Mazda Miata may be one of the most brilliant vehicles - Adam (NoVA) 15:43:27 11/28/10 2nd your opinion of the Mazda Miata - All time great car. (n/m) - Gordo 93TT Daytona 22:31:44 11/29/10 Handles well stock, 370 stock handles better - vorpalZ 09:49:53 11/28/10 Here's a video on 370, 350, 300 comparison: - zellamay 13:05:44 11/28/10 I would love a S30, Z32, and Z34 in my garage... - Halo TTZ 13:50:45 11/28/10 having owned an s31, z31 and z32, i'd agree (n/m) - Adam (NoVA) 15:48:54 11/28/10 Re: 350Z vs. other Z-Cars - opinions? - ZXRider 15:52:55 11/28/10 Own a 91 tt, have owned 3 86t, and a 83 280z - tuckz32 16:49:33 11/28/10 Re: 350Z vs. other Z-Cars - opinions? - csburdick 18:03:56 11/28/10 Z32TT > *.* for performance - BigTDogg (MA) 11:39:55 11/29/10 What you mean is: - Jehannum 03:43:40 11/30/10 Yeah, the one that looks like the 240Z sister (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 18:59:03 11/30/10
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