Can a new 3 06 out handle a 350Z?

dreamwonder · 08-17-2005, 06:25 PM

Hi Guys,

Even through they are different class of cars I was wondering if a 2006 330i or 325i with sports package can out handle a 350Z in precision driving. Thanks

ward · 08-17-2005, 06:26 PM

well they weigh about the same amount

NaTuReB0Y · 08-17-2005, 06:33 PM

I'll bet my Power Ranger toy collections on the 350Z.....I don't think the 330i have enough horsepower to keep up with 300hp Lady Z.........and she's built as a sports car!

Imperial · 08-17-2005, 06:37 PM

The E90 and Z are fundamentally different cars. You can't really compare them fairly. My money's on the Z in this case, though...

fatass · 08-17-2005, 06:39 PM

The only thing that the 3 series can out handle is other cars in the same class.

cannonspike22 · 08-17-2005, 06:39 PM

definitely 350Z

RichReg · 08-17-2005, 07:20 PM

No question....
the Z will chow it down.

Oz · 08-17-2005, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatass

The only thing that the 3 series can out handle is other cars in the same class.

True, people need to realize 3 series is not a sports car or designed to race. But I am assuming the Z4 or M series can easily match it?

ward · 08-17-2005, 08:32 PM

looking at an older motortrend july 05

350Z roadster 66.2 MPH thru the slalom 5.8 sec to 60
Z4 roadster 69.6 MPH thru slalom 5.7 to 60
530 sport 67.1 MPH thru slalom 6.8 to 60
M3 comp pack 66.6 thru slalom 4.8 to 60

The 350Z doesn't deserve as much respect as you're giving it, it can't outslalom a 5 series

Mark · 08-17-2005, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oz

True, people need to realize 3 series is not a sports car or designed to race. But I am assuming the Z4 or M series can easily match it?

actually it is designed with racing in mind... considerations are made for the M models and the touring cars that follow right from the start.

now a drag race between a 350z and a 330i would go the way of the 350z it seems like.. but around a racetrack it may be a different story... We'll have to see what kind of times the E90 puts around the nurburgring, but the 350z never put any kind of impressive times out there. I dont understand why there is so much hype around the 350z, I guess because it is punishingly fast.. but around a race track, its not as fast as peoples image of it.

Ed_330i · 08-17-2005, 09:16 PM

oh its fast, if you get the track model.

zippo · 08-17-2005, 11:29 PM

German horses have always seemed "bigger" than Japanese horses, if you get my meaning

And yeah, drag-race is one thing, cornering another, but I won't be challenging any 350Z's, especially with a 325i.

romeo26 · 08-18-2005, 02:10 AM

id challenge it in a 325 in the canyons, if i had a chance!!!!!!

Stefan358 · 08-18-2005, 03:25 AM

if i remember right there was a comparison lately with a z4 in a german car magazine. BUT the 350Z was not that impressing. i remember that because i like the look of the 350z and thought of buying a used one. but after that article and some other driver-posts the car is not on my 'best-list' anymore.

Tierfreund · 08-18-2005, 04:41 AM

I don´t know about outhandling. But I do know about outrunning. I´ve outrun a buddy with a 350Z in my old E46 330Ci SMG on the autobahn. The Z had slightly better acceleration, but I´d pass him at about 152mph when his limiter kicked in. Since my E90 is even faster at high speed, the 350Z should be easy to outrun

F32Fleet · 08-18-2005, 07:55 AM

Assuming drivers are of equal ability the 350Z. I "tangled" with a Z a couple of years ago in my ZHP. He tried to leave me in the dust on a mtn rd, but I had no probs keeping up with him running at about 80%. I just drove my car better then he drove his Z.

I miss my 325xi · 08-18-2005, 08:00 AM

I'll tell you what, even if the Z can outrun the E90, I'd still stick to the BMW, no question.

ward · 08-18-2005, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Epyon

oh its fast, if you get the track model.

how is that?? if all 350Z's have the same HP, even the base model

the only 350Z with extra HP is the 30th anniversary, which somehow seems to end up taking more time to get to 60 than the regular versions of the car in every magazine test I've read.

the 3 series is not a true "sports car" but neither is the 350Z since it's friggin heavy like lead due to being based on the G35 platform.

Even though the 3 is a 4 door I think most would be surprised how they're every bit as capable handling wise as any 350Z

ward · 08-18-2005, 09:40 AM

Ed_330i · 08-18-2005, 03:00 PM

LOL!?

had a 350Z track model. the track gets a limited slip and better suspension with better tires. so that adds to accleration. HP isnt everything. seen plenty of videos of 350s taking down M3s on the track.

chazmtb · 08-18-2005, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Epyon

LOL!?
seen plenty of videos of 350s taking down M3s on the track.

Must be the driver then.

Minarets · 08-18-2005, 03:39 PM

what i dont get is that some here are saying that the 350 will win...this is the same group that says no way to the G35 coupe or sedan. well the coupe is faster then the 350z....and the sedan weighs less then the coupe...well the 2003 did..dont think it does anymore.

anyway, you see where i am going

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dreamwonder Private First Class 11 Rep 101 Posts Drives: Silver 2006 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (1)	Can a new 3 06 out handle a 350Z? Hi Guys, Even through they are different class of cars I was wondering if a 2006 330i or 325i with sports package can out handle a 350Z in precision driving. Thanks
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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	well they weigh about the same amount
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Imperial First Lieutenant 11 Rep 304 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Del Mar, CA iTrader: (0)	The E90 and Z are fundamentally different cars. You can't really compare them fairly. My money's on the Z in this case, though... __________________ 2006 330i 6MT - Black Sapphire Metallic - Terra Leather - ZSP - ZPP - iDrive - Sirius
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cannonspike22 Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 275 Posts Drives: 06 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Claremont, CA iTrader: (1)	definitely 350Z
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RichReg Colonel 121 Rep 2,099 Posts Drives: 2015 435Xi GC & 2000 323Ci. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	No question.... the Z will chow it down.
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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	looking at an older motortrend july 05 350Z roadster 66.2 MPH thru the slalom 5.8 sec to 60 Z4 roadster 69.6 MPH thru slalom 5.7 to 60 530 sport 67.1 MPH thru slalom 6.8 to 60 M3 comp pack 66.6 thru slalom 4.8 to 60 The 350Z doesn't deserve as much respect as you're giving it, it can't outslalom a 5 series
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Ed_330i Lieutenant 58 Rep 515 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North America iTrader: (0)	oh its fast, if you get the track model.
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zippo Enlisted Member 2 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern California iTrader: (0)	German horses have always seemed "bigger" than Japanese horses, if you get my meaning And yeah, drag-race is one thing, cornering another, but I won't be challenging any 350Z's, especially with a 325i.
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romeo26 First Lieutenant 44 Rep 354 Posts Drives: e30 325 (no lette) Join Date: May 2005 Location: anaheim, cali iTrader: (0)	id challenge it in a 325 in the canyons, if i had a chance!!!!!!
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Stefan358 New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: e36 328i cabrio Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: germany bmw town iTrader: (0)	if i remember right there was a comparison lately with a z4 in a german car magazine. BUT the 350Z was not that impressing. i remember that because i like the look of the 350z and thought of buying a used one. but after that article and some other driver-posts the car is not on my 'best-list' anymore.
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Tierfreund Major 21 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	I don´t know about outhandling. But I do know about outrunning. I´ve outrun a buddy with a 350Z in my old E46 330Ci SMG on the autobahn. The Z had slightly better acceleration, but I´d pass him at about 152mph when his limiter kicked in. Since my E90 is even faster at high speed, the 350Z should be easy to outrun __________________ No, not THAT kind of tierfreund!
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F32Fleet Lieutenant General 3572 Rep 10,352 Posts Drives: 2015 435i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southeastern US iTrader: (0)	Assuming drivers are of equal ability the 350Z. I "tangled" with a Z a couple of years ago in my ZHP. He tried to leave me in the dust on a mtn rd, but I had no probs keeping up with him running at about 80%. I just drove my car better then he drove his Z.
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I miss my 325xi Private 29 Rep 76 Posts Drives: '02 325xi(retired) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	I'll tell you what, even if the Z can outrun the E90, I'd still stick to the BMW, no question. __________________ 2002 325xi/Steel Blue/Steptronic/Myrtle Trim/Beige
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Ed_330i Lieutenant 58 Rep 515 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North America iTrader: (0)	LOL!? had a 350Z track model. the track gets a limited slip and better suspension with better tires. so that adds to accleration. HP isnt everything. seen plenty of videos of 350s taking down M3s on the track.
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Minarets Private 3 Rep 77 Posts Drives: maxima Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: nashville iTrader: (0)	what i dont get is that some here are saying that the 350 will win...this is the same group that says no way to the G35 coupe or sedan. well the coupe is faster then the 350z....and the sedan weighs less then the coupe...well the 2003 did..dont think it does anymore. anyway, you see where i am going
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