HELP ME DECIDE!
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From: Sunny Socal
Originally Posted by dmw16,Mar 4 2008, 04:46 AM
These cars are very different. My good friend has a 350Z and I had (and will soon HAVE AGAIN) an S2000.
The 350Z has a lot of torque and feels quick off the line, however, it feels very heavy compared to the S2000.
The 350Z also lacks so of the uniqueness of the S2000. For example, the engine of the 350Z is used in several other Nissan/Infiniti products. The S2000 engine is only used in the S2000. There are also a lot of 350Z's out there.
I also think that the 350Z is so heavy that to make it sporty they had to use a very stiff suspension where the S2000 has an appropriate suspension that wasn't just cranked up to "11" to make it handle.
The 350Z does have more interior space which is nice. However, the interior is very low-rent. Granted the S2000 isn't a Ferrari inside, but the interior of the S2000 feels well thought out and well constructed.
I think you should drive both several times, back to back if possible. Maybe at someplace like a CarMax and make a decision that way.
Also, the S2000 will get better gas mileage.
The 350Z has a lot of torque and feels quick off the line, however, it feels very heavy compared to the S2000.
The 350Z also lacks so of the uniqueness of the S2000. For example, the engine of the 350Z is used in several other Nissan/Infiniti products. The S2000 engine is only used in the S2000. There are also a lot of 350Z's out there.
I also think that the 350Z is so heavy that to make it sporty they had to use a very stiff suspension where the S2000 has an appropriate suspension that wasn't just cranked up to "11" to make it handle.
The 350Z does have more interior space which is nice. However, the interior is very low-rent. Granted the S2000 isn't a Ferrari inside, but the interior of the S2000 feels well thought out and well constructed.
I think you should drive both several times, back to back if possible. Maybe at someplace like a CarMax and make a decision that way.
Also, the S2000 will get better gas mileage.
these are 2 different beast and a proper test drive should be able to tell you what would be better for you. we can go all day about which is better but in the end it is your choice. My GF had a turbo'ed 350Z but for me the choice is still the S2000 because of weight. granted the Z does have better low end power and easy to make power out of the VQ but the uniqueness of the 9k RPM(AP1 in my case) and the great handling of the S is what sold me.
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