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Considering trading in Evolution 8 so that i can get a 350z and building it up

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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 10:40 AM
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350z's look like *** cars. so do not get it.
hahaha def faggy, i'd say if you want something RWD go with a z06, 03-04 cobra, maybe one of those Ram air T/As, If you want to stick with import RX7, Supra, NSX.. only Nissan i'd ever own would be a skyline...
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 10:49 AM
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The 350Z probably has a better resale value than the EVO. Nop matter what the Z haters say in these forums, it is a really nice car, very popular. Also, it handles and runs quite well. You'll not get the mad power as you can with the EVO, but if you don't want to modify it a lot, it is probably a good choice. It depends on what you want
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 10:52 AM
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AWD > RWD.
4 seater > 2 seater.
Evolution potential > 350z potential.
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by BUCKNAKED
I traded my 350Z about a year ago after owning it for just over 1.5 years. Reasons:

5. Weighs a ton (over 3 to be exact)
3 tons = 6000 pounds. No wonder that 350Z of yours was slow.... It must have been made out of lead
All kidding aside, the 350Z and the EVO weight practically the same and the power from the V6 is quite comparable to the EVO in stock form (at least on paper).
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 10:53 AM
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oh and g35>350z
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 11:06 AM
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Takes some $$$ to make 350z fast. IF you don't know what ya want, keep your evo, drive it for a while see what happens.
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 11:28 AM
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I had a friend that had a sti, sold it for a 350z sport package (lsd and brembos). a month later sold the z and got an sti again.
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by TURBevO8
They are the Japanese Mustang. They weight like 3,600lbs and have similar power. So do you want a powerful performance car or just something that little girls will think is "a cute car"???
Where the hell do you get your information from? They weigh in LESS than Evo's do. The only one's that I can see weighing that much is a show-ho one or a vert... which isn't even that heavy.

The Z is definately a nice car, but it WILL feel slow after the Evo.

It handles damn good. The people saying it doesn't either a) never drove one or b) can't drive RWD for ****.

Evo is MUCH more mod friendly... expect to pay big bucks to mod the Z. Once you FI and build the motor, the Z easily has much more mod potential than an Evo (3.5 V6 vs 2.0 I4... do the math). They have insane torque curves, and put down just as much torque as horsepower (some kits put out ~100 more WTQ than WHP). Of course, you'll be looking at spending over $15k.

The Z (with stock tires) SUCKS in rain/snow. If you get a lot of this, stick with the Evo.

The Z looks ****ing HOT. But then again, so does the Evo.

Anyways, let me know if you want REAL answers to your questions.

Tony (former Z owner)
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 11:39 AM
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1993 Z32 twin turbo FTW! i so miss that car! big power, also big money pit. nissan also has electrical problems after time. still a good car, i haven't driven the 350 but it's cool for some. I love my cheapass evo!
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 01:01 PM
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I did this and hated it!! But did cause the 350z was a cheaper monthly payment. But I would have kept the Evo if I could Have..
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 01:58 PM
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The 350z was 3 seconds slower than the VIII around Top Gear's short track. That's a pretty big difference. It's the difference between a stock VIII and a Gallardo. I'd imagine there'd be an even bigger difference between the 350z and the IX.

But I guess the Stig can't drive RWD
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by doccommando
The 350z was 3 seconds slower than the VIII around Top Gear's short track. That's a pretty big difference. It's the difference between a stock VIII and a Gallardo. I'd imagine there'd be an even bigger difference between the 350z and the IX.

But I guess the Stig can't drive RWD
The tires they had on the older Z's sucked ***. The new/er ones have much better tires from the factory now, which made a huge difference (use VIR as the one shining example thus far). Never said it can handle BETTER, it handles better than most people think.
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 02:28 PM
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My boyfriend has a 350z...FUN CARS..but even he will tell you it's not as fun, nor as fast as my evo. Regardless, it's still a really nice car. I'm sure you'd be happy with it
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by bboypuertoroc
Where the hell do you get your information from? They weigh in LESS than Evo's do. The only one's that I can see weighing that much is a show-ho one or a vert... which isn't even that heavy.

The Z is definately a nice car, but it WILL feel slow after the Evo.

It handles damn good. The people saying it doesn't either a) never drove one or b) can't drive RWD for ****.

Evo is MUCH more mod friendly... expect to pay big bucks to mod the Z. Once you FI and build the motor, the Z easily has much more mod potential than an Evo (3.5 V6 vs 2.0 I4... do the math). They have insane torque curves, and put down just as much torque as horsepower (some kits put out ~100 more WTQ than WHP). Of course, you'll be looking at spending over $15k.

The Z (with stock tires) SUCKS in rain/snow. If you get a lot of this, stick with the Evo.

The Z looks ****ing HOT. But then again, so does the Evo.

Anyways, let me know if you want REAL answers to your questions.

Tony (former Z owner)
Tons of Understeer!!! I am suprised how many people either prefer the Evo or like me sold their Z for the Evo. Basically is the modern day girl/old lady car better known as the Eclipse.
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 03:12 PM
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the g35 is terrible in every weather but perfect weather and road conditions.. my dad has one and when it snowed a half an inch he couldnt get around the block.. rain is crappy too.. but i wont lie when that thing is on dry road it is niccceeee
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