The Z wins, but not by much.

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/Comparos/articleId=137806

12/16/2008 9:25:24 AM

if by 350, you mean 370, then yes, it does.

12/16/2008 11:18:50 AM

I'd still take the Bimmer. Almost identical performance, but it seems much more practical.

[Edited on December 16, 2008 at 11:51 AM. Reason : s]

12/16/2008 11:51:21 AM

I'd take the 135i. The 350z has had some major issues/concerns that still yet to be resolved it seems. I'd hate to buy a 370z and gamble on if they've fixed the oil consumption and gearbox/clutch assembly issues...

12/16/2008 12:17:22 PM

Thing is, the 370z is an attractive car, and the 135i is short and stubby-looking.

12/16/2008 5:23:48 PM

which one handles better??

Usually Americans are short sighted and after watching NASCAR only judge a car by sheer horsepower

12/16/2008 10:53:56 PM

all i wanna do is race daddy

12/16/2008 10:56:37 PM

all i wanna do is race diddy

12/16/2008 10:57:47 PM

Quote :

"which one handles better??"

thats why you read the article.

12/17/2008 12:50:50 AM

Quote :

""which one handles better??""

thats why you read the article test drive them.

12/17/2008 8:22:27 AM

Quote :

"Thing is, the 370z is an attractive car, and the 135i is short and stubby-looking"

No way I'd drive that ugly 1 series. I'm guessing that the Z is the more satisfying ride. Of course that assessment is based of its higher horsepower rating and lighter weight and not much else

If I had to pick one without driving them I'd go with the Z.

12/17/2008 10:59:48 AM

^^ well that too, but reading is more convenient to get a quick answer.

12/17/2008 11:29:45 AM

^True

^^ Looks wise, the Z wins. I'm sure driving wise, the Z is a little bit more fun than the 135i. However, from an ownership point of view, I'm going to bet the 135i is more "reliable" of the two here. Nissan has had a few issues that I'm not comfortable with recently and I've yet to see any solution to them... Don't discriminate on the 135i just b/c of it's looks. At least drive the damn thing first Pat.

12/17/2008 11:43:48 AM

I don't care how that car drives, it looks like a Hyundai Elantra!

I'm well aware of the problems suffered by the 350Z (my friend has a 2003 on its 3rd transmission) and I find it hard to believe that they wouldn't have solved the problem by now.

12/17/2008 12:58:34 PM

Women love the 1 series. I've seen at least 6 driving one. No men so far.

12/17/2008 2:17:31 PM

Nissan has revised the Z's manual transmission three times. First was for the synchros, then vibration, then vibration again.

Im sure the Z will be more reliable than a BMW, especially in the long run when the warranties run out.
My G35 has only been to the dealership for a broken cup colder spring and it has 82k miles on it. I feel stupid for paying almost 2 grand for the extended warranty

12/17/2008 2:26:50 PM