2005 Nissan 350z or 2005 Mazda RX-8


give me your opinion, what to get  

101 members have voted

  1. 1. give me your opinion, what to get

    • 2005 Nissan 350z
      75
    • 2005 Mazda RX-8
      26


Recommended Posts

Evos - Crap.

If you are going for imports, go for japanese muscle, or don' go at all.

All these "pimped" out Civics and Eclipeses, are just like putting ground effects on a Cavalier, or an Escort. No wonder Mustang enthusiasts hate imports, they have little 16 year olds in 4bangers thinking they can out race them..Ha! But throw in a nice Supra, or a Skyline, and shut that Mustang enthuisast right up.

OH yeah....and go for the 350z :-D

584799120[/snapback]

You're kidding, right? You can make an eclipse so insanely fast its not even funny. They're probably the best i-4s to build up. No car is great stock, either. You have to build a Skyline as well, so don't think they're unstoppable. They also have next to no emission controls.

The only good supra is the TT and it is still extremely heavy. Beautiful, but heavy.

Edited by Acid
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I'd have to agree with you Acid... the Eclipse was one of the most ridiculous cars for its money. Turbo, 4WD, can't go wrong!

Back on topic: definately the Z, looks better and has a faster 0-60 to boot.

But both cars are a waste. They have so much power, but for what? Sub-6-second 0-60?

If you have the money, go for the 2005 Lotus Elise: 190hp and 0-60 in 4.7. And the good thing about the Elise is that you'll be the only one with one.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

i voted for the z because ive had 2 before. one a datsun 280zx anaversary edit. blad/red. and a 1986 300z red. maybe im a fan boy ]:

im cheap so i wouldnt buy either of them im waiting for the new vw gti's later this year hopefully.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

G35 is the same car as the Z, same platform, different badge.

584800249[/snapback]

also there is about a full second differance between the two, the 350 i believe is 13.6, and the G35 is 14.6. but none-the-less that is huge.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

350z, the RX8 should not be considered a sports car. More like a peppy econobox.

The G35 I think has a back seat and slightly different interior. I like the looks of the G35 but haven't compared them as far as value. I'm sure the Nissan is less expensive.

If I had the money and was needing a new car I'd be looking at the 350Z. It seems to have good power vs daily driver economy and apparently awesome handling. I would like to know if it rides smooth or harsh.

I'd get black on black with a manual six speed. :)

Is there really a full second on their ET's??? Hard to believe unless your comparing the 4 door G35. They weigh the same and exactly the same specs except one is rated as having 1 more hp while the other is 1 more tq.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

yeah the ET's for the coupe an sedan are different, but not by much.. the coupe which has rear wheel, and the option for AWD. the RWD is actually slightly quicker. G35 2dr RWD 14.6 G35 (sedan)AWD which i think is badged G35x does 14.7. i might be mixing them up, but who gives a ****! but im never a hater on cars, but im very vocal about **** like this. the G35 isnt really something to brag about until they throw in that car a 400hp V8... not going to lie it has style points, but performance it is ok, but dies down top end, same with the 350z, i raced a 350 it blasted me off the line, but i caught up to that mofo, i was about 2 cars behind him and creaping up to his rear bumper. and granted my car is 3800 pounds, but i got the motor to catch people. but this is beside the point. you want a sports car, buy a corvette, or a viper. sorry but that is how i feel.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

You're kidding, right? You can make an eclipse so insanely fast its not even funny. They're probably the best i-4s to build up. No car is great stock, either. You have to build a Skyline as well, so don't think they're unstoppable. They also have next to no emission controls.

The only good supra is the TT and it is still extremely heavy. Beautiful, but heavy.

584799976[/snapback]

Yep gotta agree completely. 1st and 2nd gen DSM Eclipses own j00! By far one of the most customizable cars on this planet.

Anyway, another vote for 350Z... I test drove one... And I suggest you test drive one yourself. You'll be surprised...

Link to comment
Share on other sites

how about an EVO? or STi? :)

584799090[/snapback]

yea, no kidd'n. those cars are nice but as far as performance goes....evo or sti will go over the top anyday, especially with handling.

skylines are very rare in the US. but yes, they are amazing cars and i would take one over anything

Edited by russ0943
Link to comment
Share on other sites

i beleive they are making a more sportier version of the g35 in 2006 that should compeate with the 350z speed wise. So if you could wait until september or october of 2005 then i would go with that.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

This topic is now closed to further replies.
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.