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Old Sep 15, 2007 | 07:00 AM
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what's up guys.. im considering selling my car for a little upgrade.. im looking either to get the Z or 3? soo.. should i get the car with 287 hp or luxurious bimmer status 225hp that's barely a second slower in the 1/4 than the Z... see i would consider a WRX but IMO their hideous. If i had the money to insure an Evo that would be my choice and get a BMW when I grow out of the racerboy look..
Old Sep 17, 2007 | 02:54 AM
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Well...since I work for Nissan, I say get the Z car...
Bimmers are high maintenance cars and very expensive when it comes to parts and service. That's what a BMW tech has told me...
Old Sep 17, 2007 | 11:52 AM
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I vote Z or even better yet the infinity G coupe.
Beemer interiors feel like some rich snobby dude's apt.
Old Sep 17, 2007 | 04:57 PM
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BMW for sure....it's called the ultimate drivin machine for a reason
Old Sep 17, 2007 | 08:49 PM
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BMW. Nissan's just don't drive the way a bimmer does.
Old Sep 19, 2007 | 03:45 AM
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save up and get a 335i =)
Old Sep 20, 2007 | 08:18 PM
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yeah i test drove both cars.. wow what a difference.. 330ci is just an all around performer.. It handled better, braking was great, steering response was sharp and the transmission and engine was silky smooth.. It had 65,000 miles on it too.. The Z's a great car too... Suprisingly the BMW felt faster i have no idea why, but it did. The Z has more power but the 330ci was just so much more fun to drive. Yeah my dad slapped the back of my head when i told him i considred a Z. That's because he always bought BMWs. He's trading his M3 for a M6...
Old Sep 20, 2007 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by HR_Guy
BMW. Nissan's just don't drive the way a bimmer does.
coming from a person who used to own a SUPRA!! and now has a tC

I say a Z,more room for personalization
Old Oct 7, 2007 | 11:44 PM
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Vote for Z too and I hope you are getting the 6 speed instead of auto
Old Oct 8, 2007 | 03:45 AM
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Originally Posted by SocomGuy3
Originally Posted by HR_Guy
BMW. Nissan's just don't drive the way a bimmer does.
coming from a person who used to own a SUPRA!! and now has a tC

I say a Z,more room for personalization
And if you read my sig, now owns an M3, which I traded my Supra in for months ago.

Old Oct 8, 2007 | 04:12 PM
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Z Roadster.
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 11:00 PM
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get the Z, FTW! you're still young! until you get married and have children, then get a beemer!
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Again, I agree with the 2 above me...Z...
Old Nov 1, 2007 | 07:07 PM
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hmmm... I don't know.. I plan on getting a BMW too when I'm older.. I don't wanna look cheap driving a Nissan at the age of 40.. But its harder.. "BMW" My parents drive BMWs and its so much more of a different drive and more attention grabbing.. My mom has the X5 and my dad has a M3 and a 355i autocross track car...
Old Nov 2, 2007 | 08:51 AM
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if you're bustin your ***** to buy either one, the bimmer's gonna make the hole in your wallet bigger in the long run
Old Nov 2, 2007 | 09:20 AM
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BMW.

Better styling, better handling, more comfortable. Keeping it maintained is going to cost more but it is a car designed to run at high speed for extended periods of time.

Plus, you said it yourself. After driving the two how can you compare when it comes to performance?

Personally, Honda S2000. If you don't mind having two seats and an engine that literally screams at 9k redline. After getting rid of the tC for an S2K did need a car for everyday driving, so bought an xA. Then ended up driving the S2K every day anyways!

Your call man. As long as you like it.
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Originally Posted by scionBoy86
BMW for sure....it's called the ultimate drivin machine for a reason
Have to agree with this, BMW for sure!!! No comparison. If it's been maintained then it will cost you no more then the z to own. I've owned 2 BMW, 76 530i and 88 735i, Only bought the tC because of gas prices being so high. After the tC will come a 328xit.

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