OT drove the 370z

harpoon · 08-17-2009, 03:04 AM

Hi,

I got my licence back on Friday and as some of you may know I switched from a Nissan 350z in to the 135. I was very keen to see how the 370z was in comparison to the 135 so took it out on Saturday.

Great car but you really miss the shove in the back that the twin turbo provides. It corners a lot flatter than the 135 and the steering is more responsive but the overall package is a long way from what the BMW offers I think. I found the engine noise to be far from exotic too. It is just a mechanical drone.

One thing I did love though is the automatic rev matching on the manual gear box. Yes, you can do the samewith a heel-toe but I have to say the slickness of this gadget was addictive. To have your revs matched perfectly on every down change makes for a very settled driving experience and the auto blip is very cool. I would have it on the 135 in a flash.

It was a relief for me because I love the look of it and was considering going back but really didn't want to have to cross another dealer spread. It's hard once you've been in such a well-built car for a year to go back to anything else.

Anyway. Good to be back on the road. Just have to curb my speeding now so will be heading out to the track as often as I can.

Cheers

RadiuM · 08-17-2009, 03:55 AM

I took one out for a test drive. I found it to be alot more raw/cheap, and I agree with the flatter corning.

but it should do, its a 2 persons sports car whereas the 135 is a performance coupe.

still good fun though

Taymaishu · 08-17-2009, 05:10 AM

Congrats on getting the licence back - bet it feels good!

harpoon · 08-17-2009, 05:41 AM

It sure does Taymaishu. 6 months of pain and living as a passenger in the wifes volvo!

TimMc · 08-17-2009, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by harpoon

6 months of pain and living as a passenger in the wifes volvo!

That's just cruel

Taymaishu · 08-17-2009, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by harpoon

It sure does Taymaishu. 6 months of pain and living as a passenger in the wifes volvo!

I just nearly cried!

BMWRX · 08-17-2009, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TimMc

That's just cruel

Possibly cruel, but why was the license lost in the first place?

dawogfather · 08-17-2009, 09:30 PM

my brother just bought one of these... and i've taken it for a spin a little whilst he's been overseas...

i agree they do feel raw... very powerful and gearbox rev mesh stuff

i'm still waiting on my 135 to come... due in october...

cant wait... if its better than his car then i really really cant wait

Zuzu · 08-17-2009, 09:53 PM

Just in time Harpoon to come to the Southern Highlands Drive mate..

harpoon · 08-18-2009, 01:06 AM

I wouldlove to zuzu unfortunately I have a baby due tomorrow so I'm on call and restricted to a 10km radius of the city!

Zuzu · 08-18-2009, 01:13 AM

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I wouldlove to zuzu unfortunately I have a baby due tomorrow so I'm on call and restricted to a 10km radius of the city!

WOW...you timed getting your licence back to the date..

Good luck and congrats with the childbirth..

That is, if its your child and your not a doctor on call..

cozza · 08-18-2009, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by harpoon

It sure does Taymaishu. 6 months of pain and living as a passenger in the wifes volvo!

Ouch. Harsh!

harpoon · 08-18-2009, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Zuzu

WOW...you timed getting your licence back to the date..

Good luck and congrats with the childbirth..

That is, if its your child and your not a doctor on call..

Thanks mate! No it's my baby - that's what my wife tells me anyway

d3syd · 08-18-2009, 05:28 AM

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Thanks mate! No it's my baby - that's what my wife tells me anyway

LOL!

Congratulations of the baby, and getting your licence back

d3syd · 08-18-2009, 05:36 AM

Oh and thanks for your thoughts on the 370z. A strong competitor to the 135i. I feel better now.

08-17-2009, 03:04 AM	#1
harpoon Lieutenant 12 Rep 440 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Syd iTrader: (1)	OT drove the 370z - keep the 135! Hi, I got my licence back on Friday and as some of you may know I switched from a Nissan 350z in to the 135. I was very keen to see how the 370z was in comparison to the 135 so took it out on Saturday. Great car but you really miss the shove in the back that the twin turbo provides. It corners a lot flatter than the 135 and the steering is more responsive but the overall package is a long way from what the BMW offers I think. I found the engine noise to be far from exotic too. It is just a mechanical drone. One thing I did love though is the automatic rev matching on the manual gear box. Yes, you can do the samewith a heel-toe but I have to say the slickness of this gadget was addictive. To have your revs matched perfectly on every down change makes for a very settled driving experience and the auto blip is very cool. I would have it on the 135 in a flash. It was a relief for me because I love the look of it and was considering going back but really didn't want to have to cross another dealer spread. It's hard once you've been in such a well-built car for a year to go back to anything else. Anyway. Good to be back on the road. Just have to curb my speeding now so will be heading out to the track as often as I can. Cheers __________________ E92 M3
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RadiuM Captain 38 Rep 839 Posts Drives: 135i, 97 GTR VSpec Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: perth iTrader: (1)	I took one out for a test drive. I found it to be alot more raw/cheap, and I agree with the flatter corning. but it should do, its a 2 persons sports car whereas the 135 is a performance coupe. still good fun though __________________ '09 BMW 135i, Lemans Blue '97 Nissan Skyline R33 Series II GTR V-Spec
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Taymaishu Banned 145 Rep 3,016 Posts Drives: I love massive black cocks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: in my ass and around my mouth iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 125i [5.50]	Congrats on getting the licence back - bet it feels good!
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harpoon Lieutenant 12 Rep 440 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Syd iTrader: (1)	It sure does Taymaishu. 6 months of pain and living as a passenger in the wifes volvo! __________________ E92 M3
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dawogfather Private 0 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 2002 BMW 325i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	my brother just bought one of these... and i've taken it for a spin a little whilst he's been overseas... i agree they do feel raw... very powerful and gearbox rev mesh stuff i'm still waiting on my 135 to come... due in october... cant wait... if its better than his car then i really really cant wait
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Zuzu Major General 2816 Rep 7,637 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Just in time Harpoon to come to the Southern Highlands Drive mate..
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08-18-2009, 01:06 AM	#10
harpoon Lieutenant 12 Rep 440 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Syd iTrader: (1)	I wouldlove to zuzu unfortunately I have a baby due tomorrow so I'm on call and restricted to a 10km radius of the city! __________________ E92 M3
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08-18-2009, 05:36 AM	#15
d3syd Major 50 Rep 1,474 Posts Drives: 135i MT, LMB, ProNav Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scamander, Tasmania iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	Oh and thanks for your thoughts on the 370z. A strong competitor to the 135i. I feel better now. __________________ Fun Car: 135i Manual LeMans Blue / Beige Leather / Grey Poplar / pro nav / euro plates. Delivered 24 June 08 Family Car: Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 Spare Car: Volvo V70 Sydney Car: MB 420SEL
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