G35 Sedan v. 350Z

[G Wiz]

I've never driven a 350Z.

What is the difference between the 2 vehicles in terms of driving experience?

[rkdiddy]

I've actually owned a 350z, G35c and now a G35 sedan.

They were all wonderful cars.

I would say my overall favorite was my G35c, however I love my new sedan.

As far as a driving experience the 350z feels less refined (more like a sports car) it is louder inside, rougher riding (tighter suspension), really bad stereo, sits lower, cheaper interior, handles (a little) better and obviously less usable space.

[Wannabe6MT]

Looks good though.

[illusion]

More stylish, lower ride height, little tighter handling.
Manuals are slightly faster. The AUTO Z's are complete dogs.

Also less visibility, more inconvenient and worse resale because its a Nissan and has only two doors..less spectrum of buyers.

[tennsc]

I had a Base 04 350z 6mt, I own a 04 G35S sport 6mt.

Engine and Tranny are the same. The car shifted and the clutch felt the same. Obviously the Z had more HP, better handling and sounded meaner. The handling is not even close. The sensation of speed is better in the Z. The ride is more refined in the G

Just my thoughts

[G Wiz]

I live in SW florida in the Fort Myers/Naples area.
And the Z is everywhere.
And there's no specific age demographic.
I see young punks, old farts, men, women, personalized plates, etc.

I initially like the styling....but after seeing it so often, it looks a bit edgy.
I have a 2007 G sedan and the more I look at the Z, the more I appreciate its smooth sexy curves and perfect proportions.

Maybe I'll test drive a Z to satisfy my curiosity.

[ugaexploder]

i've driven my friend's 350z's...they're okay. i need leather and nice stereos though

[hkprince]

I had a 05 yellow Z MT before the new G35 sedan. The Z is a pure sport car, great handling and a lot louder, meaner sound. The exterior is pretty nice looking, esp the wide body lines and the curvy top. However, the interior looks cheap w/ plastic everywhere, and it's a 2 seaters with very limited storage space. That's why I traded in for a 08 G35 sedan, I missed the back seats and the interior of the new G35 is awesome, a great improvement from the pervious model. The G is pretty fast for a sport sedan, but the handling is no comparsion with the Z.. The G is a luxury sport sedan; the Z is a fun sport car.

[oughttoreturn]

350Z is uncomfortable, the seats can't recline so it's basically 90 degress like a regular cab truck. 6MT for both Z and G is rough.
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2008 G35 Journey Ivory/Stone+Prem&Sport Pkg.

[Callaway]

I hate the seating position on the Z. Feels like I'm sitting in the bottom of a bucket.

[g u l8er]

i cant even fit in a Z!

[oughttoreturn]

350Z redlines at 7500rpm and G35 at 7600rpm, I thought they have the same engine? VQ-HR(high revolution). Just a thought....

[fecurtis]

Originally Posted by oughttoreturn

350Z redlines at 7500rpm and G35 at 7600rpm, I thought they have the same engine? VQ-HR(high revolution). Just a thought....

Only the G35 has the VQ35HR engine. The Z still has the VQ35DE engine.

[Klubbheads]

Originally Posted by fecurtis

Only the G35 has the VQ35HR engine. The Z still has the VQ35DE engine.

no starting 07 the Z has the HR engine as well.

[Klubbheads]

Originally Posted by g u l8er

i cant even fit in a Z!

are u 6'7"? if not then ur BSING, because im 6"1' and i fit in the Z and can lay back and drive too if i wanted to.