Poll
I do. It was such a stunning design back in '89, and it still looks fresh and modern 18 years later.
I agree that the 350Z weighs too much but here's something to think about; according to C&D the 997 C2s weighs 3290lbs. Not much less than a 350Z and you never hear anyone say it's too heavy.
Why, is the new one a lot more livable?
I'd assume its more relieble, has a warranty, and I think its more comfortable although that really doesn't bother me much. I'd love to drive a 300ZX TT some time, I've only ever ridden shotgun before.
Anything with LS1 FTW. :lol:
The 350Z and the 300Z weigh about the same IIRC.
I prefer a
(http://www.nissanperformancemag.com/august02/jschumacher/images/jims17.jpg)
But I'd take a 300ZX
Question: 300Z vs 350Z?
Option 1: 
votes: 20
votes: 20
Option 2: 
votes: 19
votes: 19
Title: Then vs. now part 8
Post by: Onslaught on May 04, 2007, 03:14:24 PM
Post by: Onslaught on May 04, 2007, 03:14:24 PM
I'm more a fan of the 300Z myself.
Title: Re: Then vs. now part 8
Post by: TheIntrepid on May 04, 2007, 03:22:19 PM
Post by: TheIntrepid on May 04, 2007, 03:22:19 PM
350Z.
Title: Re: Then vs. now part 8
Post by: the Teuton on May 04, 2007, 03:23:12 PM
Post by: the Teuton on May 04, 2007, 03:23:12 PM
300ZX Turbo SWB, please.
Title: Re: Then vs. now part 8
Post by: Raza on May 04, 2007, 03:40:28 PM
Post by: Raza on May 04, 2007, 03:40:28 PM
The 300ZX was named by Automobile Magazine as one of the top 25 designs of all time. I don't agree.
But I'd still take it. 2 seater, tout de'suite.
But I'd still take it. 2 seater, tout de'suite.
Title: Re: Then vs. now part 8
Post by: Onslaught on May 04, 2007, 03:45:12 PM
Post by: Onslaught on May 04, 2007, 03:45:12 PM
Quote from: Raza ?link=topic=8933.msg438044#msg438044 date=1178314828I agree. If they had to choose a Japanese car for that list I would have rather seen a FD RX-7 or NSX. But I'm still a fan of the 300Z.
The 300ZX was named by Automobile Magazine as one of the top 25 designs of all time.? I don't agree.
But I'd still take it.? 2 seater, tout de'suite.
Title: Re: Then vs. now part 8
Post by: nickdrinkwater on May 04, 2007, 03:46:57 PM
Post by: nickdrinkwater on May 04, 2007, 03:46:57 PM
300 ZX.
Though I do really like the 350 Z.
Though I do really like the 350 Z.
Title: Re: Then vs. now part 8
Post by: The Pirate on May 04, 2007, 04:13:38 PM
Post by: The Pirate on May 04, 2007, 04:13:38 PM
300ZX
Title: Re: Then vs. now part 8
Post by: sandertheshark on May 04, 2007, 04:47:31 PM
Post by: sandertheshark on May 04, 2007, 04:47:31 PM
300ZX Turbo is my favorite Nissan.
Title: Re: Then vs. now part 8
Post by: Raghavan on May 04, 2007, 04:52:26 PM
Post by: Raghavan on May 04, 2007, 04:52:26 PM
350 for me.
Title: Re: Then vs. now part 8
Post by: 280Z Turbo on May 04, 2007, 04:54:33 PM
Post by: 280Z Turbo on May 04, 2007, 04:54:33 PM
300ZXTT, although I think I'd rather have a nice single turbo Z31 300ZX instead.
The engine bay of a Z32 is absolutely terrible. Every square inch is completely filled with engine.
The engine bay of a Z32 is absolutely terrible. Every square inch is completely filled with engine.
Title: Re: Then vs. now part 8
Post by: Payman on May 04, 2007, 09:08:13 PM
Post by: Payman on May 04, 2007, 09:08:13 PM
Quote from: Raza ?link=topic=8933.msg438044#msg438044 date=1178314828
The 300ZX was named by Automobile Magazine as one of the top 25 designs of all time.? I don't agree.
But I'd still take it.? 2 seater, tout de'suite.
I do. It was such a stunning design back in '89, and it still looks fresh and modern 18 years later.
Title: Re: Then vs. now part 8
Post by: SVT666 on May 04, 2007, 09:32:20 PM
Post by: SVT666 on May 04, 2007, 09:32:20 PM
350Z
Title: Re: Then vs. now part 8
Post by: CMan on May 04, 2007, 10:07:39 PM
Post by: CMan on May 04, 2007, 10:07:39 PM
350Z
Title: Re: Then vs. now part 8
Post by: 850CSi on May 05, 2007, 01:23:06 AM
Post by: 850CSi on May 05, 2007, 01:23:06 AM
They're both not very good looking, but I'd rather have the 300.
Title: Re: Then vs. now part 8
Post by: JYODER240 on May 05, 2007, 07:28:45 AM
Post by: JYODER240 on May 05, 2007, 07:28:45 AM
As a DD i'll take a 350Z. I picked the 300ZX, though. Amazing design. It's sleek, agressive, looks good from any angle, and still looks great 18years later.
Title: Re: Then vs. now part 8
Post by: omicron on May 05, 2007, 01:42:19 PM
Post by: omicron on May 05, 2007, 01:42:19 PM
350
Title: Re: Then vs. now part 8
Post by: S204STi on May 05, 2007, 11:36:47 PM
Post by: S204STi on May 05, 2007, 11:36:47 PM
The 300ZX Twin Turbo is the only one "300" cars that was worth owning or driving. The standard 300ZX is a complete dog.
I voted 350Z.
I voted 350Z.
Title: Re: Then vs. now part 8
Post by: MidnightDave on May 06, 2007, 12:50:06 PM
Post by: MidnightDave on May 06, 2007, 12:50:06 PM
I'm surprised by the fan base for the 300. Other than the twin turbo, I think it had become bloated and middle aged--a lot like me! ;-)
My '77 280Z is still on my "regret I ever sold it" list, so maybe I'm just biased. The 350Z is a great bang for the buck car, so it gets my nod, in this vote and over a lot of other cars from Europe and Japan in the same 2+2 arena.
My '77 280Z is still on my "regret I ever sold it" list, so maybe I'm just biased. The 350Z is a great bang for the buck car, so it gets my nod, in this vote and over a lot of other cars from Europe and Japan in the same 2+2 arena.
Title: Re: Then vs. now part 8
Post by: Onslaught on May 06, 2007, 02:20:10 PM
Post by: Onslaught on May 06, 2007, 02:20:10 PM
Well the 240Z is my favorite Z car ever. I prefer the looks of the 300Z over the 350 inside and out. I think they are both on the fat side and that's a flaw in all the Z's after the 260.
Title: Re: Then vs. now part 8
Post by: goldenlover1101 on May 06, 2007, 10:51:56 PM
Post by: goldenlover1101 on May 06, 2007, 10:51:56 PM
350z
Title: Re: Then vs. now part 8
Post by: JYODER240 on May 07, 2007, 10:43:26 AM
Post by: JYODER240 on May 07, 2007, 10:43:26 AM
Quote from: Onslaught on May 06, 2007, 02:20:10 PM
Well the 240Z is my favorite Z car ever. I prefer the looks of the 300Z over the 350 inside and out. I think they are both on the fat side and that's a flaw in all the Z's after the 260.
I agree that the 350Z weighs too much but here's something to think about; according to C&D the 997 C2s weighs 3290lbs. Not much less than a 350Z and you never hear anyone say it's too heavy.
Title: Re: Then vs. now part 8
Post by: 850CSi on May 07, 2007, 10:46:23 AM
Post by: 850CSi on May 07, 2007, 10:46:23 AM
Quote from: JYODER240 on May 05, 2007, 07:28:45 AM
As a DD i'll take a 350Z. I picked the 300ZX, though.
Why, is the new one a lot more livable?
Title: Re: Then vs. now part 8
Post by: JYODER240 on May 07, 2007, 11:09:59 AM
Post by: JYODER240 on May 07, 2007, 11:09:59 AM
Quote from: 850CSi on May 07, 2007, 10:46:23 AM
Why, is the new one a lot more livable?
I'd assume its more relieble, has a warranty, and I think its more comfortable although that really doesn't bother me much. I'd love to drive a 300ZX TT some time, I've only ever ridden shotgun before.
Title: Re: Then vs. now part 8
Post by: ChrisV on May 07, 2007, 01:38:13 PM
Post by: ChrisV on May 07, 2007, 01:38:13 PM
300X w/LS1 FTW. :thumbsup:
lol!
lol!
Title: Re: Then vs. now part 8
Post by: FlatBlackCaddy on May 07, 2007, 09:12:32 PM
Post by: FlatBlackCaddy on May 07, 2007, 09:12:32 PM
Ive made my decision.
The benefit of having a turbo is massive power from bolt ons, if you want to go fast(while keeping the original motor, no v-8 chris) a TT Z will get you moving.
The benefit of having a turbo is massive power from bolt ons, if you want to go fast(while keeping the original motor, no v-8 chris) a TT Z will get you moving.
Title: Re: Then vs. now part 8
Post by: 850CSi on May 07, 2007, 11:53:17 PM
Post by: 850CSi on May 07, 2007, 11:53:17 PM
Quote from: ChrisV on May 07, 2007, 01:38:13 PM
300X w/LS1 FTW.? :thumbsup:
lol!
Anything with LS1 FTW. :lol:
Title: Re: Then vs. now part 8
Post by: Tave on May 08, 2007, 09:12:56 AM
Post by: Tave on May 08, 2007, 09:12:56 AM
Neither. I'd take the 300 Turbo that looked like the older Z's.
Title: Re: Then vs. now part 8
Post by: SaltyDog on May 08, 2007, 09:20:10 AM
Post by: SaltyDog on May 08, 2007, 09:20:10 AM
300Z: it looks better, is lighter, and is sometimes turboded.
Title: Re: Then vs. now part 8
Post by: JYODER240 on May 08, 2007, 10:34:02 AM
Post by: JYODER240 on May 08, 2007, 10:34:02 AM
Quote from: SaltyDog on May 08, 2007, 09:20:10 AM
300Z: it looks better, is lighter, and is sometimes turboded.
The 350Z and the 300Z weigh about the same IIRC.
Title: Re: Then vs. now part 8
Post by: L. ed foote on May 08, 2007, 12:34:34 PM
Post by: L. ed foote on May 08, 2007, 12:34:34 PM
Quote from: sandertheshark on May 04, 2007, 04:47:31 PM
300ZX Turbo is my favorite Nissan.
I prefer a
(http://www.nissanperformancemag.com/august02/jschumacher/images/jims17.jpg)
But I'd take a 300ZX