From 350z to RX8
07-14-2006, 03:24 PM
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i pwn therefore i am
The price differential to me is the biggest factor. You can get an 8 for $8k off MSRP at the end of the year. That basically puts it in a different price class than the Z.
07-15-2006, 11:49 PM
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As far as rarity, I have seen MAYBE 5 other 8s in ONE YEAR in Michigan.
For a non-exotic, it does not get much more rare than that.
I see 15 Mustangs a day, 15 corvettes a week, and about 10 350Zs a week.
For a non-exotic, it does not get much more rare than that.
I see 15 Mustangs a day, 15 corvettes a week, and about 10 350Zs a week.
07-16-2006, 12:02 AM
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And it is pleasant how many other sports car owners wander over to talk cars - regardless of the cost or modifications - and leave saying "You know my next one might be an 8!"
08-10-2006, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by RX26b
I didn't know any previous Zs were truly great. The last generation was a very good car, but other than that all I remember were POSs or nothing special.
08-10-2006, 08:42 PM
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This is in interesting thread for me. I had a 350Z then moved on to a G35 Sedan 5AT for practicality purposes. But the AT sucked all the fun out of the car. Now I'm thinking about getting an 8 within the next 6 months. I like seeing you all compare the two because I LOVED that Z. I miss it everyday.
08-10-2006, 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul_in_DC
Insecurity does that to people. 
The Z is a nice car, but with it's (reportedly) harsh ride, skittish cornering and only two seats, I prefer the 8. I also agree that there's too many of them on the roads around here. I prefer a car that's different. 
The Z is a nice car, but with it's (reportedly) harsh ride, skittish cornering and only two seats, I prefer the 8. I also agree that there's too many of them on the roads around here. I prefer a car that's different. Indeed it is very harsh. I bought my Z in LA then drove it straight home to Portland. My dad came along to help me get it home. For all his help I told him he could take the car anytime he wanted, but because of the stiff ride he never stepped near the car again.
08-10-2006, 10:05 PM
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Yea i was thinking about trading my Z for an 8 cause' i really don't care for speed much...would rather prefer looks.
I really like the 8's look and the interior is nice, much better than the Z but then again the Z is an all out sport car....speed is what matter not interior.
If it's not one thing its another....i'll let ya'll know if i ever trade my Z for an 8.
I really like the 8's look and the interior is nice, much better than the Z but then again the Z is an all out sport car....speed is what matter not interior.
If it's not one thing its another....i'll let ya'll know if i ever trade my Z for an 8.
08-11-2006, 12:17 AM
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rx-8 is only going to become faster when they figure out how to master the in-flow. IE Turbo and superchargers. But a Z will never be able to live up to the rx-8 handling capibilities.
08-11-2006, 10:24 AM
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350z is fast haha.. its cool man
I ran my cousin's supra against one of the fastest 350z in the area..huge single
Supra is still on stock twins just full BPU and Power FC tune..
I beat it : /
He spent 13,000 dollers on the motor oooouuchh
I ran my cousin's supra against one of the fastest 350z in the area..huge single
Supra is still on stock twins just full BPU and Power FC tune..
I beat it : /
He spent 13,000 dollers on the motor oooouuchh
08-11-2006, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by lourx8
True, True
Yeah the 240Z, 260Z and the 280 Z are the only true Z cars to wear the "Z" emblem. Out of my 3 previous Z cars, (79'280Z,86 TurboZ , 94TTZ Stage III) I loved my 79 Z the most! It was like the RX-8 , it handled really well, good power to boot and loads of fun to drive. Its was focused on sport driving and it showed!
My 94TTZ stage III was stupid fast , but was heavy and not so nimble or stable in the corners,once you past 400 crank HP in a TTZ, suspension mods are a must! A great strait line top end runner(after 100 she was a beast!) , and a beautiful head turner , but that was it.
My 86 turbo was nice, to soft though, loved taking it on long trips! All of them were great in there own way, not so fond of the 350Z as the 350Z reminds me of a Japanese Mustang for America. Too many and not so unique anymore...
Hopefully the revised 2007 Z with the new VQ35HR motor(350+HP,
) will change things up a bit. Hopefully Nissan will make the 4 gen Z a little more appealing to the eye instead of the happy jeally bean look we have now.Only one can hope....... 
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08-11-2006, 12:52 PM
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DailyDriver2k5: Wow thats awsome man, sounds good you definitly are a true nissan fan
Speaking of nissan Top Secret just prepped a light weight R32 Skyline GTR with VQ35 its making 450hp...Crazy thing is thats ready available power because it's n/a and that makes it a volatile beast on the track (plus it still retains its awd platform), things bad ***...
I myself own a FD and might have a alilttle goodie coming pretty soon, hint hint a big snail and im not talking about one that sits in a cage in your house ; )
Speaking of nissan Top Secret just prepped a light weight R32 Skyline GTR with VQ35 its making 450hp...Crazy thing is thats ready available power because it's n/a and that makes it a volatile beast on the track (plus it still retains its awd platform), things bad ***...
I myself own a FD and might have a alilttle goodie coming pretty soon, hint hint a big snail and im not talking about one that sits in a cage in your house ; )
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08-11-2006, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by stogey420time
Yea i was thinking about trading my Z for an 8 cause' i really don't care for speed much...would rather prefer looks.
I really like the 8's look and the interior is nice, much better than the Z but then again the Z is an all out sport car....speed is what matter not interior.
If it's not one thing its another....i'll let ya'll know if i ever trade my Z for an 8.
I really like the 8's look and the interior is nice, much better than the Z but then again the Z is an all out sport car....speed is what matter not interior.
If it's not one thing its another....i'll let ya'll know if i ever trade my Z for an 8.
Two doors, and 2 seats does not a sports car make.
08-11-2006, 06:20 PM
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Fanboy? No, you've got it all wrong. Me, I don't go lurking on 350Z boards hoping to find evidence that the RX-8 is a better or worse performer; I don't hold the inferiority complex that Z drivers do. As far as sports cars go, I wouldn't classify either car as such; just that, the 8 happens to have better performance characteristics than Nissan's flagship truck, err car.
08-11-2006, 06:22 PM
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I still agree, great choice with the RX8. One day me too! But I can't help but respond to a few of these quotes.
You know how you guys with RX8's get sick of hearing, "Yeah, the RX8 is great, but it's got no power"? As a Z owner, that's how I feel when I hear this, "350Z reminds me of a Japanese Mustang".
"If the Z is such a pure "sports car" why does it share its chassis (and engine) with a truck?"
It doesn't.
You know how you guys with RX8's get sick of hearing, "Yeah, the RX8 is great, but it's got no power"? As a Z owner, that's how I feel when I hear this, "350Z reminds me of a Japanese Mustang".
"If the Z is such a pure "sports car" why does it share its chassis (and engine) with a truck?"
It doesn't.
08-11-2006, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Rosko350z
"If the Z is such a pure "sports car" why does it share its chassis (and engine) with a truck?"
It doesn't.
It doesn't.
http://www.caranddriver.com/columns/...different.html
Readers who wonder why a Nissan 350Z is heavier than a Chevrolet Corvette begin to understand when we explain that the reborn sports car uses Nissan’s FM platform, which, in modified form, also is used in the FX35/FX45 sport-utility vehicle. Obviously, they don’t share all their components, but any they do share are overdesigned and too heavy for the 350Z.
08-12-2006, 07:41 AM
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Hundreds of years ago, theologians got into heated debates about how many angels could dance on the head of a pin. Apparently, the spirit of those theologians lives today in many people on this forum.
Neither the Z nor the 8 is the end-all of all sports cars, but neither is any other car in existence. Both the Z and the 8 are excellent cars for what they do. Whichever someone chooses is simply personal preference.
I happen to prefer the 8 because a) the styling is more subtle, but still striking; b) the car is more practical (4 seats, for example); c) the ride is much smoother; and, d) the car is not ubiquitous like the Z (I saw 4 Zs within a 15-mile stretch of interstate yesterday).
Frankly, I'm glad there are excellent sports cars from which to choose at reasonable prices.
Neither the Z nor the 8 is the end-all of all sports cars, but neither is any other car in existence. Both the Z and the 8 are excellent cars for what they do. Whichever someone chooses is simply personal preference.
I happen to prefer the 8 because a) the styling is more subtle, but still striking; b) the car is more practical (4 seats, for example); c) the ride is much smoother; and, d) the car is not ubiquitous like the Z (I saw 4 Zs within a 15-mile stretch of interstate yesterday).
Frankly, I'm glad there are excellent sports cars from which to choose at reasonable prices.