G35 versus 350Z

[Prada]

Which one should I choose? Anyone have experience with the cars? Im probably buy one in white.

INFINITI G35



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[Prada]

NISSAN 350Z

[TbolzNdbols]

I prefer the Z. My friend just got one black with leather black interior its really nice, and fast.

[chest6]

Ive only driven the G35 coupe before...they are fun as hell to drive..theyre pretty quick & they maneuver really well. My friend has a 350Z, he has driven both he has told me they are both pretty similar but he likes his Z better.. so who knows.

Looks to me like they are pretty much identical in speed/maneuverability but only differ in looks so theres your choice..

[SVTMuscle*]

just remember, the G35 is an upgrade from the 350.
Get the G35

[Prada]

PRO AND CONS

-G35 Can seat 4 350Z can seat 2. So the G35 is definitly advantageous there but Im 2 ppl or less 95% of the time. I can also take my moms car if that rare occasion I need to seat more the 2.

-350Z would cost a whole lot less.
-G35 is more luxurious
-350Z I prefer the dials and the sporty interior
-350Z is more rare
-Insurance? I have no idea, Ill need to find out

[l2elapse]

they are made by the same company and essentially have the exact same engine

[Lexed]

350z all the way

[Prada]

they are made by the same company and essentially have the exact same engine

True, the 350Z is still less expensive and I dont see it often on the road. Also Im a young guy so 350Z is still good. Both cars in white turn me on.

[PROTEINSHAKE]

listen....I had the 2004 g35 coupe..I traded it in for my 06 is 350 lexus....IMO, I would wait til the new model comes out the end of the summer......this body style started in 03 & is now 4 years old & starting to become dated...... the next generation will be MUCH improved in every way. the value of the present body style has dropped a lot in the past few months due to the fact that the new model will soon be arriving...Its a nice ride for sure....but its going to become dated really quickly & the value will drop even faster,making it harder to get rid of & worth MUCH less later on. If you dont care about that.........then get the one you like better....the platform & drivetrain are identical..here was mine..

[gigem]

i like the z better but your the one who has to make the payments and drive it. the z will pull more girls if thats a factor there both nice cars and comparible in alot of ways

[xpijeonx]

Im with getnjakked. If you are plannin on buyin new then you might want to see what the newest model has to offer. If you dont dig the new one the older model will be cheaper cause they will want them off the lot. Used ones will generally get cheaper too... with the release of a new bodystyle/model etc...

[PROTEINSHAKE]

heres the next generation...due out mid 2007

[Lexed]

looks nice

[l2elapse]

i would get a ferrari enzo if i were you

[number twelve]

get the g35 in the gorgeous blue color that it comes in.

[number twelve]

i would get a ferrari enzo if i were you

on second thought he should get a helicopter

[xlxBigSexyxlx]

G35 is more of a luxury car.

I would personally get a G35 Coupe, and get a decked out interior. The exterior already has that cool, unique look.

Plus, overall, Infiniti's are just made nicer and carry along a "higher standard", in sense the name itself.

[johnmacdan]

My boss has the g35 now and it is sweet. I've bought her last Infinti an i30 and drive it now. Both of them seem more luxury than sporty. I've had a maxima and 280 (i think) in the past. They both had a sporty feel even though the maxima was 4 door.

[fLgAtOr]

heres the next generation...due out mid 2007

Aren't they bringing the "Skyline" over?

Twin turbo, all wheel drive g35?

I saw one a few months back...Kid must of had it shipped over.

[FinaGuy]

ive driven both and my brother has a 350 radster... which he loves BUT im a g35 kinda guy, love the sound and just the way it looks...

[StoneGRMI]

Buy American

[Ark22]

I would go with the 350z here are some pics from the NY Auto Show. The 350z in the picture with all those mods and super charged engine cost 37,000. I personally have the 300zx which is a nice ride too...

[auslifta]

Aren't they bringing the "Skyline" over?

Twin turbo, all wheel drive g35?

I saw one a few months back...Kid must of had it shipped over.

the G35 is a skyline, just re named for the american market, the twin turbo all wheel drive is the GTR aka godzilla. its not out anywhere in the world yet. the motor is being co tuned by cosworth, it will be a strengthed block and 3.7 ltr twin turbo,as opposed to a 3.5ltr . It will feature a 7 speed auto, and has lapped the 'burg in germany in 7 min 32sec hand timed they are aiming for 7min 30sec to be faster then the 997 Porsche 911 turbo. that would be my pick, but if you cant afford that id personally go for the Z.the GTR should be good for 11sec flat 1/4 mile runs too apparently

[Foskamink]

i was looking at internet and car shows at 350z. was wanting a change from my 06 impreza, and 350z is top on the list for my next car. i like the 2 seat coupe, g35 imo lookings ugly and less sporty, and there is no compitition that the 350z has better interia.

[biglouie250]

the Z has horrible and i mean HORRIBLE visibility. C pillars are way too thick on that car and the rear window is tiny IMHO.

[Prada]

heres the next generation...due out mid 2007

You know what? I actually dont like the look of the new model.

get the g35 in the gorgeous blue color that it comes in.

Yeah that an nice colour as well.

[audis4]

ive driven both and my brother has a 350 radster... which he loves BUT im a g35 kinda guy, love the sound and just the way it looks...

they have the same exhaust note and look just about the same.....


my sis and friend have a Z...they are ok, never been/driven in a G35. Test drive both then decide.

Z's are a bit quicker/less expensive

[soo2bhuge]

I had my G35 for 2 years and absolutely luved it. I miss that car...10x better than the Z. I'm going to buy the G37 in August. Can't wait.

[JDMSilviaSpecR]

I've owned both cars....the g35 is a smoother, more comfortable ride, obviously better suited for a more luxurious ride, where the 350z (my current car which is tt'ed) is more street tuned. You can definitely feel the road and it drives alot harder then the g. The Z is quicker then the g35 (stock) too btw

[UpstateTank]

the G35 is a skyline, just re named for the american market, the twin turbo all wheel drive is the GTR aka godzilla. its not out anywhere in the world yet. the motor is being co tuned by cosworth, it will be a strengthed block and 3.7 ltr twin turbo,as opposed to a 3.5ltr . It will feature a 7 speed auto, and has lapped the 'burg in germany in 7 min 32sec hand timed they are aiming for 7min 30sec to be faster then the 997 Porsche 911 turbo. that would be my pick, but if you cant afford that id personally go for the Z.the GTR should be good for 11sec flat 1/4 mile runs too apparently

im gunna call

not attacking u personally, rather wherever u read that

i culd see mid 12s...

heres some cars to compare it to that have been tested by road n track:
Z06(505hp): 12.0@121 (although i have seen a video on streetfire of a supposedly complete stock zo6 that had only slicks and ran a 10.9 )
Viper SRT-10(510hp): 12.3@118
M5 & M6(500hp): [email protected] & 118.1, respectively
Ferrarri Enzo(650hp): 11.1@133
Carerra GT(605hp): [email protected]
911 Turbo(480hp): [email protected]
SLR McClaren(617hp): [email protected]

These cars are packing big time power, w/ a big time price tag...I juss dont see a GTR keeping up (and beating) an Enzo, carerra GT @ SLR McClaren in the 1320

now you may point out 'oh the 911 turbo is runnin 11.6s!'...the problem is the faster a car is the harder it is to make it go faster

i.e. say i have car X that is currently running 15.5s...its gonna be A LOT easier (and A LOT less expensive) for me to shave off .6seconds and get it down to 14.9s than it would be to take a car thast runnin 11.6s and get it down to running 11.0s

not to mention that these tests are typically done on picture perfect days, on a perfectly prepped track, and the cars are driven by ppl that do this stuff for a living!

[UpstateTank]

y does everyone keep sayin the Zs are quicker than the Gs?

Road n Track-
G35 Sport:0-60(5.4sec)0-100(13.5sec)1/4mile([email protected])
350Z 35th Anniv:0-60(5.6sec)0-100(13.7sec)1/4mile([email protected])

i dunno im not a huge follower of dese cars (altho they are real NICE ) maybe one was manual other was automatic? or does the anniv edit Z come w/ a hundred extra pounds of badging n bullshit?

[Prada]

Hmmmmmm....SLR Mclaren......now that is a f*ckin sexy car. I get aroused just looking at it.

[FinaGuy]

they have the same exhaust note and look just about the same.....


my sis and friend have a Z...they are ok, never been/driven in a G35. Test drive both then decide.

Z's are a bit quicker/less expensive

nah IMO they dont sound the same... the Z doesnt start to sound throaty until throttle is applied more. the g35 sounds good under normal driving had a nice gargle to it. i like the coups tho. there both 2 slow lol

[JDawg1536]

Dude, both cars are sweet and you cant go wrong with either one. Thats like saying, "Should I get a Ferarri or a Lambor***ni?" On a smaller scale though lol.

[fLgAtOr]

the G35 is a skyline, just re named for the american market, the twin turbo all wheel drive is the GTR aka godzilla. its not out anywhere in the world yet. the motor is being co tuned by cosworth, it will be a strengthed block and 3.7 ltr twin turbo,as opposed to a 3.5ltr . It will feature a 7 speed auto, and has lapped the 'burg in germany in 7 min 32sec hand timed they are aiming for 7min 30sec to be faster then the 997 Porsche 911 turbo. that would be my pick, but if you cant afford that id personally go for the Z.the GTR should be good for 11sec flat 1/4 mile runs too apparently

Gotcha... I knew it was supposed to carry the G35 platform and logo, but I assumed they already had something out in Japan.

Well shit... I guess the one I saw had a little work done to it. G35 body with Nissan badging, a big ****ing intercooler, and went "ssssweeeeee".

Lucky bastard.

Sup' is supposed to be making a comeback too.

[fLgAtOr]

I would go with the 350z here are some pics from the NY Auto Show. The 350z in the picture with all those mods and super charged engine cost 37,000. I personally have the 300zx which is a nice ride too...

That was my first love...

Non-turbo, huh? Can't really find too many more in good condition...

[auslifta]

These cars are packing big time power, w/ a big time price tag...I juss dont see a GTR keeping up (and beating) an Enzo, carerra GT @ SLR McClaren in the 1320

now you may point out 'oh the 911 turbo is runnin 11.6s!'...the problem is the faster a car is the harder it is to make it go faster

Nissan and cosworth are claiming 410kw(550hp) and 650nm of torque 550 of which will be available at 1500rpm, its not just power but you need torque.Their new gearbox 7 speed gearbox auto might help, as would the target weight of 1250kgs. The main speciality of the GTR is its ability to beat cars that are twice its price eg the 911 Turbo.
these times are predictions that nissan are saying, i cant wait to see what it will do.
Nissan are using a 997 turbo as their benchmark car to beat.
Im aware its harder to get faster with a fast car i used to do alot of drag racing, i once spent $1000 to get a second off my time, and another time i spent $8000 to shave .7sec off

[auslifta]

^ also its no good having 800hp from 6000-8000rpm if your only making 300hp at 3000-6000rpm, you need power all through rev range for a good circut car as well.
the all wheel drive helps too. look at the times of the all wheel drive cars you mentioned(the porsche) and the lowest power, the GTR should have 70hp more and hopefully , if they meet their target weight, alot less weight. so power is not always everything. i knew a guy that added 150hp shot of gas and ran slower times with it..

[DNoMac]

I'm w/ Jdawg, you cna't go wrong with eiterh car. I was lookin at these earlier this year, bu wasn't plannin on getting a new car until the end of the year. I would wait until the new g35 came out, but if you like the older look better, I'd go with that. I would prefer a 4 seater vs. 2. I would also like the smoother ride like somebody pointed out. Btw, what is the price difference? That would ultimately make the decision for me, but I'm not sure what your financial status is.