Rilex Posted August 28, 2013 Content Count: 501 Joined: 08/04/13 Status: Offline Share Posted August 28, 2013 When you have to replace parts they arent cheap but I have found all the Z3s to be quite reliable. This might be because they are simpler than their larger BMW counterparts but I have had mine for almost 4 years now (42k miles on it) and the only thing I have had to do is replace the front brake pads/rotors and I bought it knowing they were low. You might also be able to find the newer Z4 version of the car if you look around. That's fair to say, I guess I should have included that I'm coming at this car from a drifting stand point because my buddy has a Z3. But If its your daily driver then hell yeah. Link to comment
Dirk Posted August 28, 2013 Content Count: 2167 Joined: 07/14/10 Status: Offline Share Posted August 28, 2013 That's fair to say, I guess I should have included that I'm coming at this car from a drifting stand point because my buddy has a Z3. But If its your daily driver then hell yeah. Thats true, if you are taking it to the track every other weekend you are probably going to be wearing things out much faster than I am. Link to comment
Bubblez Posted August 29, 2013 Content Count: 1057 Joined: 11/30/09 Status: Offline Share Posted August 29, 2013 @ Ronald: Be quiet you were born in McDonalds. Pyro how much are you willing to spend on a car.. GIve me a price range. Link to comment
Bork Posted August 29, 2013 Content Count: 202 Joined: 04/20/12 Status: Offline Share Posted August 29, 2013 Why is this even a discussion? 350z is an OK car. Ride is uncomfortable and the turn radius is shitty, expect to 3point turn alot. Hyundai is Hyundai. No (unless you want to drive around PRETENDING to have a really good car). Subby all the way. Subaru has always been top choice when it comes to handling, comfort (though, this being a coupe, may have a stiffer ride than say an Impreza), and even safety. The BRZ is not only all of that, but also much nicer than both of the other choices combined. Don't listen to Bubblez, AT ALL. While I agree that German is the way to go, those cars are also overpriced (both purchase and repairs), and should only be owned the the 2 types of people that already own them, those that are rich and can afford them, or those that buy used pieces of dookie (Bubblez) and claims that simply because of the name, they're amazing cars. B R Z, nuf sed. Link to comment
Bubblez Posted August 29, 2013 Content Count: 1057 Joined: 11/30/09 Status: Offline Share Posted August 29, 2013 Why is this even a discussion? 350z is an OK car. Ride is uncomfortable and the turn radius is shitty, expect to 3point turn alot. Hyundai is Hyundai. No (unless you want to drive around PRETENDING to have a really good car). Subby all the way. Subaru has always been top choice when it comes to handling, comfort (though, this being a coupe, may have a stiffer ride than say an Impreza), and even safety. The BRZ is not only all of that, but also much nicer than both of the other choices combined. Don't listen to Bubblez, AT ALL. While I agree that German is the way to go, those cars are also overpriced (both purchase and repairs), and should only be owned the the 2 types of people that already own them, those that are rich and can afford them, or those that buy used pieces of dookie (Bubblez) and claims that simply because of the name, they're amazing cars. B R Z, nuf sed. ahahahah bork the dork shut up. Link to comment
Bork Posted August 29, 2013 Content Count: 202 Joined: 04/20/12 Status: Offline Share Posted August 29, 2013 20 Link to comment
Caution Posted August 30, 2013 Content Count: 11501 Joined: 10/19/08 Status: Offline Share Posted August 30, 2013 Why is this even a discussion? 350z is an OK car. Ride is uncomfortable and the turn radius is shitty, expect to 3point turn alot. Hyundai is Hyundai. No (unless you want to drive around PRETENDING to have a really good car). Subby all the way. Subaru has always been top choice when it comes to handling, comfort (though, this being a coupe, may have a stiffer ride than say an Impreza), and even safety. The BRZ is not only all of that, but also much nicer than both of the other choices combined. Don't listen to Bubblez, AT ALL. While I agree that German is the way to go, those cars are also overpriced (both purchase and repairs), and should only be owned the the 2 types of people that already own them, those that are rich and can afford them, or those that buy used pieces of dookie (Bubblez) and claims that simply because of the name, they're amazing cars. B R Z, nuf sed. This is almost verbatim what I was going to say. Link to comment
Bubblez Posted August 30, 2013 Content Count: 1057 Joined: 11/30/09 Status: Offline Share Posted August 30, 2013 FUCK EVERYONE WHO LIKED THAT PICTURE OMFGGG ILL KILL ALL OF U BORK FOLLOWERS. Link to comment
Dirk Posted August 30, 2013 Content Count: 2167 Joined: 07/14/10 Status: Offline Share Posted August 30, 2013 Why is this even a discussion? 350z is an OK car. Ride is uncomfortable and the turn radius is shitty, expect to 3point turn alot. Hyundai is Hyundai. No (unless you want to drive around PRETENDING to have a really good car). Subby all the way. Subaru has always been top choice when it comes to handling, comfort (though, this being a coupe, may have a stiffer ride than say an Impreza), and even safety. The BRZ is not only all of that, but also much nicer than both of the other choices combined. Don't listen to Bubblez, AT ALL. While I agree that German is the way to go, those cars are also overpriced (both purchase and repairs), and should only be owned the the 2 types of people that already own them, those that are rich and can afford them, or those that buy used pieces of dookie (Bubblez) and claims that simply because of the name, they're amazing cars. B R Z, nuf sed. What is it with people thinking German cars are unreliable? Mercedes-Benz makes some of the most reliable cars ever built. The 300D for instance was the taxi of choice in Europe for years and often hit the million mile mark. There is a reason Mercedes is the best selling car in south-africa (yeah you know everyone in south africa is rich as fuck right). The high end of the Mercedes model range is complicated beyond belief and will be a maintenance nightmare but that is not at all representative of the entry level cars people seem to forget. Look how many BMW e30s or Mercedes W124s are still on the road. Link to comment
Jazz Posted August 31, 2013 Content Count: 4980 Joined: 06/20/08 Status: Offline Share Posted August 31, 2013 To me it looks like you want an old-schoolish sports car. That is also what I want when I have a little bit more money (still studying). But Mercedes is out of the question in this case. Mercedes are usually luxuries or extremely exotic, and replacing parts could cost alot. Out of the three you mentioned, I would personally pick the 350Z because I've simply always liked the looks of it (both interior and exterior) liked the engine sound and the fact that it was the shit back in the need for speed days lol. Still however, you should ask the current condition of the 350Z i.e. how many miles it has registered to know that its not too creased system-wise. You will also save $15K compared to the BRZ which is a lot of money, and that paper might come in handy at some point later in life. I can give you some examples of other relevant cars at the top of my head which I think you'd be interested in: Audi TT Mazda RX-7 Mazda RX-8 Mitsubishi 3000GT Ford Mustang GT Pontiac GTO Infinity G35 Volkswagen r32 Audi A4 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo9 and my personal favourite Nissan Skyline G-TR R-34. Not satisified? You can always look at the older Porsche's. Link to comment
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