What Makes the Nissan 350z a Strong Competitor in the World of Sports Cars?

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The discussion revolves around the Nissan 350z and its competitiveness in the sports car market, with participants sharing their opinions on various sports cars, preferences, and experiences. The scope includes personal preferences, comparisons of different car models, and reflections on the emotional significance of car ownership.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express admiration for the Nissan 350z as a strong competitor, while others prefer different models such as the Audi TT.
  • TVR models, particularly the Tuscan and Sagaris, are mentioned as favorites by some, with one participant favoring the Cerbera Speed 12.
  • Several participants discuss their dream cars, including the Bugatti Veyron and the '66 Hemi Superbird, highlighting personal aspirations and preferences.
  • There are mentions of budget-friendly performance cars like the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9 and Subaru WRX/STi, with one participant sharing past experiences with a modified WRX.
  • Participants share images and links to various cars, including the Maybach Exelero and Porsche 917K, contributing to the visual aspect of the discussion.
  • Some participants reflect on the emotional connection to cars, emphasizing that they represent freedom rather than just objects.
  • Discussions also touch on the practicality of car ownership, including financial considerations and the implications of payment plans.

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Participants express a variety of opinions on car preferences, with no clear consensus on which car is superior. The discussion includes both agreement on certain models being desirable and disagreement on personal favorites.

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Participants' preferences are influenced by personal experiences, financial considerations, and emotional connections to cars, which may not be universally applicable.

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Nissan 350z is a strong competitor
http://ployer.com/archives/nissan-350z.jpg
although I think the black Audi TT is nicer
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other cars?
 
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TVR Tuscan. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

http://www.ne.jp/asahi/mclaren/hakkinen/img/wallpaper/paper/transport/tuscans2.jpg
 
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wow. those are exactly the 2 cars that I would be looking at if I had the money. Mine just wouldn't be black. Although I really do like the the look of the 05 mustang as well! I don't know how it drives though.
 
Ah ! A car topic ! Cars are my passion (apart from Physics and Mathematics).

I love TVR too, but I'd take the Sagaris over the Tuscan. In fact I'd take the ferocious Cerbera Speed 12 over either of them. Alas the latter was never actually released in its final intended form.

But I'd really prefer a Noble M400, I consider it an excellent and raw sportscar plus weekend track car. For pure fun value, I'd take an Ariel Atom.

As far as "refined" luxury sports models go, I'd take a BMW M5 (the new one).

Expensive supercars - this is a difficult choice between the Enzo and the Carrera GT. Overall, the breeding of the Ferrari wins out.

Budget performers (all I can really afford at this time) - definitely either the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9 or the Subaru WRX/STi Spec C. I actually used to drive and love a heavily modified WRX not so long ago.
 
dextercioby said:
Ladies and Gentlemen,may i present you with this jewel by Mercedes-Benz:

MAYBACH EXELERO :!)

Please excuse me while I nip to the Gents to rid myself of the contents of my stomach...
 
http://content3.us.porsche.com/prod/911/911_main.nsf/usaenglish/911

give me one of these

marlon
 
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:rolleyes: a yugo :rolleyes:
yugo-gv.jpg
 
i would like to have a car like inspector columbo...i think it is a Peugeot

marlon
 
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I'd rather not dream of the cars I want, until I can buy them...

:rolleyes: ok, fine...i really would want the 2005 SLK55 AMG Roadster mercedes convertible, red, with gray interior, v8 engine, handsfree communication system, navigation, etc, etc, etc...

yeah, ok, maybe you can dream a little... :approve:
 
  • #11
one that's paid for
 
  • #12
Kerrie said:
one that's paid for
definitely, if you buy a car of €25,000 with a 3 year payment plan, you'll pay €7500 extra.. enough to buy a small car with.
 
  • #13
Monique said:
definitely, if you buy a car of €25,000 with a 3 year payment plan, you'll pay €7500 extra.. enough to buy a used car with.


ohh boy... :zzz:

marlon
 
  • #14
marlon said:
ohh boy... :zzz:

marlon
what's your problem?
 
  • #15
Monique said:
what's your problem?
my problem is your lack of insight/respect in/of human emotions. You clearly do not understand what it means to buy a car. It is not an object on four wheels, you know. That is what a car needs, but what a car is : is FREEDOM...But i think you are not that kind of person. I have no problem with that though...

marlon
 
  • #16
No question about it! My absolute dream car, the one that I just have to get my hands on if only for an hour before I die, is the '66 Hemi Superbird (standard shift, of course).
I also very much want a Bugatti Veyron. :biggrin:
 
  • #17
Danger said:
No question about it! My absolute dream car, the one that I just have to get my hands on if only for an hour before I die, is the '66 Hemi Superbird (standard shift, of course).
I also very much want a Bugatti Veyron. :biggrin:
got any pictures of these cars ?

marlon
 
  • #18
marlon said:
got any pictures of these cars ?
http://aerowarriors.com/cgi-bin/banner/home.cgi
I should point out 2 things here; the Superbird was made in '70, and its sister car the Daytona was a year older. My original year reference is that the 'real' Hemi is generally referred to as the '66 to differentiate it from the older DeSoto hemi's and the new Chrysler ones.
Hold on while I go find the Veryon to edit in. Aha, here it is:Veyron :biggrin:
 
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marlon said:
my problem is your lack of insight/respect in/of human emotions. You clearly do not understand what it means to buy a car. It is not an object on four wheels, you know. That is what a car needs, but what a car is : is FREEDOM...But i think you are not that kind of person. I have no problem with that though...

marlon
I lived in the United States without a car, I know what it means.
 
  • #20
Monique said:
I lived in the United States without a car, I know what it means.
You poor thing! :bugeye: You must be traumatized!
 
  • #21
Danger said:
You poor thing! :bugeye: You must be traumatized!
If you consider that it was in Detroit, you'd think I would be :smile: but I found my way on my bicycle.. there was one time though that I thought a guy would pull a gun on me, while I had accidentally sneaked up on him and changed my gears.. he jumped around so fast :bugeye:
 
  • #22
My realistic car forecast is as follows:

Next 2 years - Caterham 7 http://www.easytrack.co.uk/members/cars/2526-1.jpg

Next 5 years - Lotus Elise
Lotus%20Elise%20Blue%20New%20-%20800x600.jpg


Next 10 years - TVR Tuscan
TVR%20Tuscan%20R%20-%201.jpg


After that, I suppose it'll just depend how rich I am.
 
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Evo said:
I'm looking for a good picture of a 1932 Cord, love those.
Yeah, the Cord was pretty cool. That's the one with the straight 36, right?

What did you post those pictures as? I've just got red x's showing.
 
  • #24
Monique said:
I had accidentally sneaked up on him and changed my gears.. he jumped around so fast :bugeye:
I know that if I heard the menacing click-clank of a derailleur behind me, I'd be shooting before asking questions.
Now that I think about it, I want one of everything mentioned in this thread.
 
  • #25
Danger said:
Yeah, the Cord was pretty cool. That's the one with the straight 36, right?

What did you post those pictures as? I've just got red x's showing.
I'll repost them as links, hold on.
 
  • #26
The ultimate car for me is the Porsche 917K in Gulf livery.

Whaletail_917gulf.jpg


She's a beauty and the fastest production car ever built - longtail version top speed - 394kph / 246mph for longtail :biggrin:

Specs on the 917 - http://www.cknet.org.uk/html/specification.asp
 
  • #27
Astronuc said:
The ultimate car for me is the Porsche 917K
From the look of that thing, you'd have to stick your knees up your nose to sit down in it.
 
  • #28
I like the classics

Horche

Mercedes 500k Roadster

Phantom Corsair
 

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  • #29
the bleeding edge...

Hydrogen [or gas] powered
Top Speed over 300 km/h
http://www.germancarfans.com/news/2040920.001/2040920.001.Mini9L.jpg
http://www.germancarfans.com/news.cfm/NewsID/2040920.001/bmw/1.html


Electric

http://www.acpropulsion.com/ACP%20web%20site%20GIF%20resources/tzero_studio.jpg
http://www.acpropulsion.com/tzero_pages/tzero_home.htm
 
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  • #30
Danger said:
From the look of that thing, you'd have to stick your knees up your nose to sit down in it.
It's not for Sunday driving - it's the need for speed. :biggrin:

As it is, it's pretty uncomfortable - as are most Formula 1 racing cars. The requirment is minimal cross-sectional area for minimal resistance.

Now if we put the right kind of turbine in one of those guys, one could open up a little. On the other hand, there are certain materials than can conform to one's body than could be used.

If I just want to get around, I would drive a Honda Civic, standard or hybrid.
 

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