I can't decide out of a 350z or SI

[dc5jimbo]

Originally Posted by 24boosted

My 350z insurance is lower than my Si. I would NEVER ever buy a used 350z. Just go onto youtube they get beat on as bad as Hondas do. I own both cars and I'll say it again I would never consider a used 350z.

lower damn how much ? may i ask

[Kronos_32]

Originally Posted by dc5jimbo

si

350z= i kill them

350z doesnt impress me at all. with looks and sound, yeah, but performance no. I have I/E with good driving skills and I owned two stock ones already. but to get on topic it would vary on what you want. Honda is "honda" and will be better in the long run. 350z aresexy lookin cars but dont have any bite at all to back up that bark.

[Izzy]

Originally Posted by NcA

I have seen fitted golf bags in a S2000. Not hockey equipment, but definitely golf bags.

[bobalob]

Most 350z's with manual transmissions suffer oil consuming problems. 1000 miles 1 quart of oil they are consuming. They will only continue to consume because there is no fix yet. They came out with a V2 of the infamous VQ engine, but still is consuming. If you like getting your engines replaced every couple of thousands of miles go for it, but don't waste your time on a 350z unless its automatic, which ruins the point of driving it.

[markiev37]

^ Lot's of 05-06 manual trnamission 350z's and 05-07 manual transmission g35's suffer from abnormal oil consumption and Nissan has been very reluctant to do anything about it...There is a TSB out for both cars...Checkout MY350Z.COM - NISSAN 350Z (Z33) FORUMS, GALLERY, CHAT, AND MORE. and G35DRIVER.COM - INFINITI G35 (SKYLINE) FORUMS, GALLERY, CHAT, AND MORE. and type in oil consumption in the search box and you'll find a wealth of info...I just got rid of my 06 G 35 coupe that had minimal consumption(1.5 qts consumed every 3,000 miles)...The G handled on rails but I had lots of suspension mods....I'd go with an 08 si over a used 350z...Plus having no back seat sucks

[sh33t_0f_p4p3r]

gas is going up, get a si

[24boosted]

Originally Posted by sh33t_0f_p4p3r

gas is going up, get a si

MPG is about the same.

[1stk20z3]

depends if u need back seats get the si if not get the Z

[jpik2003]

Get a new Si. I was in the same dilemma with an Si and a G35. Opted for the used G35 and have had many problems. Kind of regret it now. I get like 17mpg and I dont even push it. And parts are just so much more expensive.

unless its an 07+ 350z with the HR engine, go with the Si.

[Opticon]

i would go with the si

[erikjh06redsi]

since this is a honda site....go with the Si...yes 350 is nice but it has a huge front end...anyone else ever notice this??

[K20Redline]

Brrrr O! No way 350 is no fun like Si! Its a heavy RWD car and its used so you dont know how the person b4 you drove it well you probably do which is not very well!

[08_tw_si]

Originally Posted by I<3MyHonda

Both are great cars, both have ups and downs
Civic: +It's a Honda, vtec, 8000rpm redline, cheaper insurance, gas mileage...ect
-It's a Honda people will think you are rice, 3rd gear problem...ect.
350z: +More power, v6, RWD..drfit, more tq, ...ect
- More expensive, inusrance, gas, aftermarket parts...ect

I am sure there are more reasons but thats just off the top of my head

If I where you I would get the....TW 4dr si and get a CTR conversions cause I love that!

dude the last thing u said .....like read my mind.......i ******* love the conversion.......'


but yeah get the si cheaper.......if the 350z was owned by a younger guy........its probaly been beat a few times or a lot.......geting a brand new car..........its only u trashign it.....so .....u pick but i say that this guy up here said

[kelmar]

I think my Z is the best car I've owned! It was an '05 MT; zero problems.

That being said, I'd be extremely cautious about buying a used one. A LOT of people DO beat on them.

I think the more important question would be if you need more then 2 seats. Are you prepared to go through tires that aren't cheap?

If you are doing it for economical reasons I'd say get the Si. If you are just looking to upgrade and are prepared to have the expenses that come with it, I'd say get the Z.

[KManZ]

Originally Posted by jpik2003

unless its an 07+ 350z with the HR engine, go with the Si.

Word. The HR motor in the '07+ 350Z is amazingly stout, has about 30 more hp (before SAE correction), higher redline, and doesn't burn oil like the 300hp 05-06.

Originally Posted by dc5jimbo

si

350z= i kill them

You drive a 4th Gen Eclipse? How do you like? I had a 3rd Gen before my first 350. You have anything done yet?

Originally Posted by Kronos_32

350z doesnt impress me at all. with looks and sound, yeah, but performance no. I have I/E with good driving skills and I owned two stock ones already. but to get on topic it would vary on what you want. Honda is "honda" and will be better in the long run. 350z aresexy lookin cars but dont have any bite at all to back up that bark.

You beat the drivers of those two cars. No bite to back up the bark? Come on...

[Kronos_32]

^^definantly no bite to back it up. If you talk about performance than no a Z aint sh*t right out the box. 300hp and 3.0l with all that tq only runs low 14s with a good driver. With mods its different but overall the si is a better car. You can run low 14s with slicks and a good driver, on a stock car. Its already been done. And with minor upgrades you can get into the high 13s without a reflash, like udumkid. So yeah, no bite or even a threat from a Z. A supra is more in that category in terms of power, tq, and a 3.0l. I'd like to see you compare a Z to that my friend. Not even a contest.

[firmhonda]

You should contact the member here named holy EFFING cow, he just came out of an ep3 (totalled, freak accident) and picked up a 350z and the only thing he regrets is not doing it earlier.

I personally would go for the z. They're nice as hell, look great (especially modded), and, from what I hear, are a blast to drive. Plus it's rwd and has tq, which are always great things.

If you just want FWD I would definitely toss it up between the si or the mazdaspeed 3 if I were going new, or a used srt4 or ion redline if used were an option.

Anyways, that's my .02

[RRCiviC07]

si..for safety.. 350z if your a good driver friend had one 2 weeks later totalled it..then got a audi tt quattro roadster ... im not a big fan of rwd to tell you the truth its really fun to whip the back end all over the place but its not safe lol.. dad had a rwd jag xkr almost killed myself driving that thing ....get a WRX... 4wd ftmfw .. a wrx with light exhaust mods is a beast.. and ecu upgrades up the boost its game over and will eat a modded 350z or si alive.. only complaint I have about the subbie is the interior but I would still take it over my si..

[s0opa_Si]

Z Z Z Z Z!! i dont care how many are out there! slapp some 20' volks, slam that thing! and youre all set!

[KManZ]

Originally Posted by Kronos_32

^^definantly no bite to back it up. If you talk about performance than no a Z aint sh*t right out the box. 300hp and 3.0l with all that tq only runs low 14s with a good driver. With mods its different but overall the si is a better car. You can run low 14s with slicks and a good driver, on a stock car. Its already been done. And with minor upgrades you can get into the high 13s without a reflash, like udumkid. So yeah, no bite or even a threat from a Z. A supra is more in that category in terms of power, tq, and a 3.0l. I'd like to see you compare a Z to that my friend. Not even a contest.

Low 14's? Incorrect. With a good driver, the 07+ are running 13.1 in the 1/4, STOCK, aka no slicks. I can get you a time slip as proof if you want. Low 14's... where did you dig that up?

Lets only talk about stock cars. Otherwise you would have to give the Z the same mods as you put on your car for any comparison to be valid. The silly ricer "my modded car can beat your $30k car" is crap. Lets be fair here.

Toyota Supra... your point? What does it have to do with a 350Z? You want me to admit the Z isn't the fastest car on the road. Surprise! I admit the 350 isn't the fastest car on the road. You win.