Might be a repost but I haven't seen it on the forums before. Gives a good idea on the differences of 350z vs 350GT(G35) vs M3
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6953600886695173920&q=best+motoring+350gtI find myself just watching it over and over

 

Thats crazy... I totally recognize that track from Gran Turismo! Anyone know what the name of it is? I dont remember the names of them all.... but Im sure I could go find it on there...

 

thats an old vid... mind u the G35 has a sunroof(higher center of gravity) and still keeps up very well with the M and the Z

 

The M is solid performer. The 3 series BMW has no doubt received a tremendous amount of benefit from its years and years of sedan racing heritage, so its a formidable track opponent to any car in its class.
In comparison to the G, its 100 lbs lighter, beats it by 30hp, has bigger brakes, a shorter wheelbase and I believe a better race tuned suspension.
Some of this was pointed out by the drivers.
Its an impressive performance by the G nonetheless, and considering the $15,000.00 price difference, one could throw on a Turbo, upgrade the tires and wheels, add some stiffer springs and sways and then go and blow the doors off the M.
You would also have a way cooler and far sexier ride.

The track by the way is Tsukuba.

 

repost, but awesome vid, thanks for showin it again.

Once you just slap some bolt ons on the G it becomes such a different car.

 

They mentioned in the vid that in Japan the M3 (8,430,000YEN) is more than twice the price of the GT350(3,390,000YEN). The drivers gave high praises for GT350's handling on the track and rated its handling on par with the M3. They noticed the obvious power advantage for the M3 in the straight. Overal, they liked the GT350, a lot.

 

That video is hot, I wonder if anyone have a copy of that download anywhere cuz I don't like the google video stuff

 

look on the right side it says DOWNLOAD