Originally posted by g200sx which would you take and why?
i think they both look sweet but i prefer nissan
pretty hard decision for me
hands down the nissan is a better over-all car. no one will EVER say, "that things ugly" about a 350Z, and i have heard that a few times about the RX8. In a lot of ways the rx is "cool" but it just nothing like the 350Z. however, i have never drivin an RX-8, but i do know a lot about it.
They are both good and both have respectable numbers in performance, but the thing to look at is the future of them. When turbos come along it will give the Z the boost that everyone wants, same for the RX-8, but when you put the turbos on that rotary in the RX your reliability goes down the drain.
That's a tough one. I really do like how the Z is built around the suspension system, but I like the lightweight and well balanced chassis of the RX8. Plus, I've always been a big fan of Rotary engines: They may not be the quickest thing through a 1/4 mile from a standing start, but when you're trying to evade cops, cones, or a styrofoam wall, few motors can best it.
As for my personal preference, I think I'd just wait til I get a nice solid job and I'm married, and get both.
I think you should of compared the Infiniti G35 to the RX-8 since the 350Z is only a two seater. That's why I think it's hard to choose between the two. That and I have never test driven either cars.
In my opinion, I like the 350Z and G35 better because both the 350Z and G35 have more horspower and torque at lower rpms plus both the 350Z and G35 have better fuel economy then the RX-8.
But, I think the RX-8 would be a great track car because of its rigid design, engine layout, and light weight. I would definitly own an RX-8 because its unique and has 50/50 weight distribution with rear wheel drive which means a potential drifting vehicle.
One more thing, the 350Z's brother, the G35, is now being known as the new Skyline, so you could say the G35 is closest thing we have to a Skyline GT-S. Just wait for the Infiniti G35 GT-R which will be the closest thing to a Skline GT-R here in the states.
Originally posted by MontyCrabApple I think you should of compared the Infiniti G35 to the RX-8 since the 350Z is only a two seater. That's why I think it's hard to choose between the two. That and I have never test driven either cars.
The number of seats in the two vehicles mean nothing. The G35 Sports Coupe is meant to be a luxury cruiser with a sporty ride, not a "true" sports car like either of the other two cars. The Z - RX8 comparison is more apt: They start in the same price range, offer a similar driving experience, and similar styles of performance (<< does not imply 'similar performance').
I'm not sure. I've been driving rotary powered cars for years and loved every second of it... but I took a break and bought a car with some torque so I'm not sure if I can go back to having a car with no mid-range again.
I was planning on buying an RX-8, 350Z, or an EVO in two years... but the RX-8 is beginning to lose favor.
Originally posted by ReVerm The number of seats in the two vehicles mean nothing. The G35 Sports Coupe is meant to be a luxury cruiser with a sporty ride, not a "true" sports car like either of the other two cars. The Z - RX8 comparison is more apt: They start in the same price range, offer a similar driving experience, and similar styles of performance (<< does not imply 'similar performance').
yeah well, i was loking at the "overall" picture trying to compare the same thing to the same thing. I did not know that this was a performance issue.
If I want to be very technical, I would say that you can't compare the RX to the Z because they are from different manufactures. That would be like comparing an orange to an apple. You can't say this one taste better then that because the are two different fruits or two different cars which runs along the same line as comparing a PS2 to an XBOX(in my opinion.)
But, enough of the technical mubo jumbo, 350Z all the WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!
hell... of course! i'd pick a BMW 330xi... four doors and AWD.
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oh, okay... 350Z , like i'll ever get one with our sky-high import taxes... 100% tax+shipping = no 350Z for me.
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I like the RX8 over the 350z. I think it looks better and the suicide door thing is pretty cool. Another thing is I really dont like the numbers the Greddy 350z produced. I mean 323hp for a twin-turbo? It sounds like the engine doesnt take upgrades very well. Ive never heard of a rotary engine that didnt take upgrades well.
the GReddy is only a first stage turbo product... they're still testing the limits of the engine.
as it is, an overly aggressive computer box accounts for some of the conservative numbers and pressures people are putting into the engine... once Nissan releases the codes or some cracks it, expect a flood of higher powered turbo applications for the car!
btw, 323 whp is still around 70++ hp over stock (around 250, so i'm not complaining... )
and think about demand... there is a big demand for aftermarket products for the Z, because a lot of people have one and are willing to pay... i just don't see your regular RX8 owner doing that... and tuning what is basically a brand new engine design (quite different from the old rotaries!) will be quite a challenge, $-wise.
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For the future of the car and the pure horspower advantage of the 350 I would definitely take the Z. Plus, the Z just speaks to me (especially in my dreams, ). Later,
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