135i vs 370Z Edmund Test

MSimeon · 12-17-2008, 11:52 AM

not sure if it's a repost but enjoy!

Darkkilla · 12-17-2008, 12:02 PM

hmm.... nissan's arent built that well my brother had a 350z it wasnt built nicely... and besides to get serious power out of it you have to spend serious$$$$ not the case with the 135/335... 135 and 335 is still a winner in that price bracket i think.

oddjob2021 · 12-17-2008, 01:25 PM

very similar, a bmw is still a bmw though

veightkiller · 12-17-2008, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by oddjob2021

very similar, a bmw is still a bmw though

word!

mtechnik3 · 12-17-2008, 01:42 PM

Ehh, BMW for a different driver/audience. BMW

BMW is still a BMW, Porsche a Porsche, Nissan/Infiniti a Nissan

2kaccordocoupe · 12-17-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by oddjob2021

very similar, a bmw is still a bmw though

MSimeon · 12-17-2008, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkkilla

hmm.... nissan's arent built that well my brother had a 350z it wasnt built nicely... and besides to get serious power out of it you have to spend serious$$$$ not the case with the 135/335... 135 and 335 is still a winner in that price bracket i think.

yup. i had to lay down serious dough to get my 350z moving. not to mention the tradeoff i had to live with in terms of driveabiliy and resale loss.

Darkkilla · 12-17-2008, 05:35 PM

final conclusion: Nissan is not worth the $$ against a bmw unless its a GTR =) (or any other skyline)

Tito335i · 12-19-2008, 12:48 AM

I love both cars wouldnt mind having either one

exidisjon · 12-19-2008, 01:03 AM

People drive a Nissan THAN a BMW.. Not a BMW and a nissan...

I think 135 is few steps ahead of the nissan..Although i really like Nissans for there bulletproof engines.

jhv · 12-19-2008, 03:30 AM

id gladly drive either one

SfValley335i · 12-19-2008, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jh valley

id gladly drive either one

x2

Cant wait to see a FI 370z... goodbye 135/335

Dare · 12-19-2008, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by exidisjon

People drive a Nissan THAN a BMW.. Not a BMW and a nissan...

+ 1,000,0000

GhostyM · 12-19-2008, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SfValley335i

x2

Cant wait to see a FI 370z... goodbye 135/335

Can't wait to see an AMS Aftermarket turbo kit on a 135/335. Goodbye FI 370Z.

MSimeon · 12-20-2008, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Chipped B6

Can't wait to see an AMS Aftermarket turbo kit on a 135/335. Goodbye FI 370Z.

Proper Motion LLC · 12-21-2008, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Darkkilla

final conclusion: Nissan is not worth the $$ against a bmw unless its a GTR =) (or any other skyline)

But a G35/37 is a Skyline

willa1975 · 12-21-2008, 07:23 AM

Looks like an awesome car. But, since I can only afford one vehicle at a time, don't think I would want to get by with a two-seater. That being said, it looks like a more focused effort than the G37.

335i just suits me best, in terms of the combination of performance, comfort features and sufficient practicality (i.e. reasonable trunk space, usable back seat).

princefemi · 12-24-2008, 11:24 AM

I honestly thought that the 370Z would be a bit faster since Nissan made the car a bit smaller. I expected the 370 Z to easily run sub 5 sec 0-60 runs, but it dosen't.

The 135 being a bit faster in the slalom was surprising and is a testament to BMW's handling and suspension tuning. I also bet that the 135i would be a whole lot more comfortable over bumps and everday use.

I am not sold on the Z, and coming from an '06 350Z that rattled like a snare drum, and had major tire cupping issues, makes me very skeptical of Nissan products. When I traded it for my 335i, I vowed never to buy Nissan/Infiniti products again.

darkphantom · 12-24-2008, 12:33 PM

wow, impressive. both cars still look fugly though...doesn't change the fact they both have just about identical performance figures...

GAM3OVR85 · 12-25-2008, 05:06 PM

not bad!! 370z looks mean.....but i'll still take the bmw

Gumulri · 12-26-2008, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MTL Bimmer

not bad!! 370z looks mean.....but i'll still take the bmw

+1

asdflkijd · 01-02-2009, 05:43 AM

I wish they would have kept the 350 body or at least the headlights and taillights... the new ones are so fucking ugly. That being said, I'm not supprised that the 370z was given the more "sporty" car title, after all... 135/335 aren't true sports cars, as much as we hate to admit it, they are just fast luxury cars... I don't think I'd ever second guess my decision on getting the 335i... ever.

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Darkkilla First Lieutenant 39 Rep 388 Posts Drives: 2010 e82 135i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	hmm.... nissan's arent built that well my brother had a 350z it wasnt built nicely... and besides to get serious power out of it you have to spend serious$$$$ not the case with the 135/335... 135 and 335 is still a winner in that price bracket i think. __________________ 2007 335i E90 sedan: sport package, montego blue, black interior /w aluminum trim, 6MT delv: 5/25/07 2010 E82 135i 6MT, Saph Black Ext. , Coral Red Int. , Sport pkg, Cold weather, Ipod/USB, Bluetooth assist. N54 FTW!
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oddjob2021 ASR Turbos+LSD+Meth= :D 73 Rep 1,517 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	very similar, a bmw is still a bmw though __________________ 2007 335i Coupe Mods: Check the Garage
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mtechnik3 Colonel 415 Rep 2,475 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: WA iTrader: (23)	Ehh, BMW for a different driver/audience. BMW BMW is still a BMW, Porsche a Porsche, Nissan/Infiniti a Nissan __________________ 2020 /// M2 Competition Past: 2016 435i ZHP Edition \| 2013 335i \| 2011 135i \| 2008 328i \| 2006 325i
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12-17-2008, 05:35 PM	#8
Darkkilla First Lieutenant 39 Rep 388 Posts Drives: 2010 e82 135i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	final conclusion: Nissan is not worth the $$ against a bmw unless its a GTR =) (or any other skyline) __________________ 2007 335i E90 sedan: sport package, montego blue, black interior /w aluminum trim, 6MT delv: 5/25/07 2010 E82 135i 6MT, Saph Black Ext. , Coral Red Int. , Sport pkg, Cold weather, Ipod/USB, Bluetooth assist. N54 FTW!
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12-19-2008, 01:03 AM	#10
exidisjon PuffPuffPass 52 Rep 1,096 Posts Drives: E92 335xi AW/Saddle Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (8)	People drive a Nissan THAN a BMW.. Not a BMW and a nissan... I think 135 is few steps ahead of the nissan..Although i really like Nissans for there bulletproof engines.
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12-19-2008, 03:30 AM	#11
jhv Lieutenant General 1703 Rep 17,304 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	id gladly drive either one
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12-21-2008, 07:23 AM	#17
willa1975 Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 225 Posts Drives: 2009 e92 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (0)	Looks like an awesome car. But, since I can only afford one vehicle at a time, don't think I would want to get by with a two-seater. That being said, it looks like a more focused effort than the G37. 335i just suits me best, in terms of the combination of performance, comfort features and sufficient practicality (i.e. reasonable trunk space, usable back seat).
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12-24-2008, 11:24 AM	#18
princefemi Private First Class 35 Rep 193 Posts Drives: Silverstone F80 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Virginia, USA iTrader: (0)	I honestly thought that the 370Z would be a bit faster since Nissan made the car a bit smaller. I expected the 370 Z to easily run sub 5 sec 0-60 runs, but it dosen't. The 135 being a bit faster in the slalom was surprising and is a testament to BMW's handling and suspension tuning. I also bet that the 135i would be a whole lot more comfortable over bumps and everday use. I am not sold on the Z, and coming from an '06 350Z that rattled like a snare drum, and had major tire cupping issues, makes me very skeptical of Nissan products. When I traded it for my 335i, I vowed never to buy Nissan/Infiniti products again.
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darkphantom Banned 597 Rep 5,946 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The place for Bimmers iTrader: (4)	wow, impressive. both cars still look fugly though...doesn't change the fact they both have just about identical performance figures...
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