RX8 or 350Z???
#126
I Hit My Mid-Life Crisis
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I don't know if you are looking at new or used but last November before I bought my 05 RX8 Shinka, I test drove a used 04 Z. It was fun in to drive with all that torque. I then did a search and read about both cars on the forums. There is a major problem with the used Z's 05 and older with tire feathering. The front tires are wearing out in about 9K miles. Nissan has done everthing (replace tires, realign) with no resolve. There is a class action lawsuit against them. This was as of last year so I don't know if it was ever resolved so just check out the internet if you are leaning towards a Z as the tires on the rear are different size then the front.
As for driving, the Z was fun in the straights, but the 8 is fun in the twisties. Simply, the 8 is a drivers car. Hope this helps.
As for driving, the Z was fun in the straights, but the 8 is fun in the twisties. Simply, the 8 is a drivers car. Hope this helps.
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As for handling, at low speeds, it does feel like a boat, but at higher speeds, the car seems more responsive. My initial impression is that I could not tell the limits when taking corners, but once you learn the nuissances of the handling, it actually handles pretty well for a 3500 pound pig.
I have the roadster so the coupe probably handles even better, not to mention 200lbs lighter?
In comparison to the RX-8, I can't really compare since my RX-8 supension is no longer stock. But one thing that my RX-8 can't do is....cruise down HWY 1 with the top down....
#130
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I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST ME, BUT YOU ARE RIGHT, THAT IS ONE HIDEOUS CONVERTABLE. WHAT ARE WITH THOSE HORRIBLE LOOKING DOOR HANDLES ON THE 350 Z AS WELL.....NASTY
#131
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I have a different purpose for both cars, so I'm more into the feel of the drive rather than feel insecure on how I look in the car. Frankly, I could care less what people think, I just like to go drive.
#132
Momentum Keeps Me Going
The look actually kind of grows on you, just like the RX-8. I thought the RX-8 looked like a big ***** when I first bought it, but I got used to it.
I have a different purpose for both cars, so I'm more into the feel of the drive rather than feel insecure on how I look in the car. Frankly, I could care less what people think, I just like to go drive.
I have a different purpose for both cars, so I'm more into the feel of the drive rather than feel insecure on how I look in the car. Frankly, I could care less what people think, I just like to go drive.
Last edited by Spin9k; 09-29-2007 at 05:55 PM.
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