Can Nissan Beat BMW? 370Z vs. 135i

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What comes after Z?, we wondered when Nissan let the stage go black in 1996 and officially bid farewell to the Z-car at an event at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. Sales of the twin-turbo 300ZX had been declining as fast as applications for library cards, so Nissan simply stopped selling the car in the U.S. It made us wonder where the Z fit in Nissan's future.

The answer came in 2002, when the Nissan 350Z appeared, a serious sports car that seemed to measure itself against the Corvette in both speed and style. It brought people back to Nissan, but lots of the young enthusiasts didn't know what an icon the Z had been for the company since its inception in 1970.

With the 2009 Nissan 370Z, all that changes. As a Z should be, the 370Z is a statement of purpose, not just another car on the showroom floor. With this second-generation version of the revitalized Z, the car has moved on from affordable performance to something that brings new descriptions into play — not only like quick, fast, strong and powerful, but also gorgeous, luxurious, nimble, graceful, delicate and smooth.

This is a car so good that it makes you wonder what kind of car it is: a sports car, a sport coupe or a muscle-bound pony car? And that's where the 2008 BMW 135i comes in, a pocket-size BMW M3 with an affordable price tag to match.

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• Nissan
• 370Z
• vs.
• 2008
• BMW
• 135i
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[sacromeo916]

i chose the 370z over the 335i coupe i jus love the 370z its so dam sexyy and fasttttt plus bitch i dont got a back seat no more free rides =D

[WoZIMoo]

@Rastamut Easily overheats?? Funny how the Z overheats almost always because of poor owner maintenance. The early 335i for example, came with overheating problems and noticeable turbo lag right OUT OF THE FACTORY. Don't try comparing BMW problems with Nissan problems because you'll fall on your ass very quickly.

[Thtblkbrit]

@thedenimvault

It ain't tuned, it's still part of BMW's //M division, with the only after market mods being the RECARO racing seats, so TECHNICALLY, it's stock.

[thedenimvault]

@thedenimvault second of all a tune is cheap and takes the potential out of any car. it's not being modded with twin fartcans and turbos like the spivic you drive, spick.

[thedenimvault]

@Thtblkbrit hahahahah you dumb fuck. the GTS is a TUNED m3 that costs $120k. not a stock one that costs $60k moron. next time get a clue before addressing me.

[RTree613]

nice vid.. i'd like to see them compare the 370Z to the 1M now

[Thtblkbrit]

@thedenimvault

You nissan boys need to pull your head out your ass, and stop getting so butthurt. I was trying to inquiring info from what I've seen on the INFINITI forums. I guess mommy didn't give ya any breast milk. You said GTS is still SLOW, then said a TUNED GTR or CORVETTE will beat it. Short term memory loss?

[thedenimvault]

@Thtblkbrit where did I say anything about that you jackass? and fyi the g37s are ALL 7 spd and 6 spd manual. only the 08s have shitty 5 spd. 7 speed is more reliable then 5 spd. noob.

[Thtblkbrit]

@thedenimvault

Why are you talking TUNED vs STOCK idiota?

[Thtblkbrit]

@carfanPhil

I heard the 7 speeds were giving troubles, because the majority of G37's for sale I see are 5 speed autos or 6 speed MT

[TheAhaa10]

gtr will eat m3

[33486sac]

@carfanPhil I actually meant to say G37. I need to get these races on film. I also smoked a hatchback WRX STI on the freeway the other day. The only car that truly gave me a run for my money on the freeway was the Acura TL Type-S. Don't ask me why.