Before I bought my 05 G 6MT, I had a 350Z which I totalled but I don't want to get into that story. It was a 2004 350Z Touring 6MT Hardtop w/ Navigation. She was Silverstone aka Diamond Graphite. Yeah I liked the color so much I got the G in DG as well. The only thing I did to the 350 was a Clearbra and Nismo Shift **** which is on my G now in rememberance of my Z. RIP Elizzzabeth.

When I had the Z, I always looked at the G and couldn't help but want her but as much as I miss my Z... I wouldn't trade back.

I guess my question is, for those of you who have owned both or owns both, which do you prefer and why?

 

I personally prefer the G in that i dont really like the Z only because its a pretty small car lol. I know the g and z are real similar in many ways but i like the extra luxury look rather then the sporty look which the z contributes too. Sorry to here about your old z though man

Kenny

 

i had the silverstone 350z 04 right before i got the 04 DG G 6mt (btw they were both 6mt)..... i like both a lot, each one is different then the other.... the z a little bit more edgy, and i feel that i have more power, more torque on it.... the G on the other hand makes me feel more classy, and i can wear a suit in it...... so each one has a differnt part in my heart, i love both of them.....now the next car on the other hand will incoorporate both of these qualities......thinking about a 911 or 360 modena......!

 

A used 360 Modena is around 140 grand and the 911 is just not rare enough... If you can afford a 140 Grand car you mind as well be looking at a used Bentley GT and a Modena....

 

The 360 Modena's interior is not any better than the G35 Coupe. (pre-2005) I think a better upgrade might be the 550 Maranello. The 550 is not quite as nimble or flashy as the 360, but it's a classier choice as a daily driver. The Austin Martin might be a good choice as well.

(Mumble away from the original topic)

 

i think a better alternative is to WAKE AND STOP DREAMING. lol

hey Disco_Monkey, you never explained what it is exactly you miss about the Z.

i actually never liked the 350Z UNTIL i bought a G. the G helped me appreciate the Z a lot more. (i was, however, deeply in love with the previous generation Z, which is one of the most stunning designs in automotive history. that car still looks good!)

 

^true that... I love the 300z, the new generation is too small... specially since I have a son the needs the back seat. Before buying my G35 I test drove the 350Z and the TT coupe.... there were great machines, but the G35 is a lot bigger and classier.

 

350z is a hot car hands down.

as a car enthusiast I always admired the new design Z series... only problem is no stock turbo... atleast it doesnt have the (gay) variable timing crap.

I got the most incredible offer on one of those blue (dont like the color either) touring 350Z w/ spoiler, nav, borla exhaust 24k miles for 22K even at my infiniti dealer.... I turned down the offer to get a G35, one reason.. I need backseats.

 

I have a 2004 350Z 6MT and a 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT. In terms of driving and looks, I like the Z better. It feels quick and handles better to me. I also like the looks better. The G's interior is much nicer, and the back seats are convenient. In the G I just feel like I'm driving a much classier car.

No complaints really on either cars as I love them both!

 

I had an '03 350Z before I bought my G35 Coupe 6MT. I had the Performance model, so it came with the 18" and the the performance goodies except the Brembo brakes. I REALLY loved the Z. It became my dream car when I first saw it. I just had to have it.. and that was my downfall. I was so excited to get one, the I didn't review that long sales document before I signed it. The stealership, just for example, I will call Superior Nissan of Mission Hills in CA, RIPPED ME OFF and added $3000 to the price that I had agreed on with the salesman. I was happy driving the car home, but when I looked at that paper, my heart just sank. To make a long story short, after much complaining to the stealership, the Better Business Bureau, the DMV, and Nissan of America, they agreed to take the car back and I got all my money back.
I still look at 350Z's and say "wow".

 

I had an 04 Z Datonya Blue 6MT Performance Edition, with Nismo Exhaust, CAI. I miss it now and then, but the Luxury of the G pays off for me. I think if my G was a 6mt instead of an AT I wouldn't miss the Z much at all. Both great cars.

 

I actually liked the way the Z felt from a driver's standpoint. It felt like it was lighter, faster and handled a lot better. Very sporty. The only thing I didn't like was that they didn't have a TT version straight from the factory. The navi sucked cuz it got me lost just about as much as it actually helped me find my way. I loved the side profile view. I think the G looks better tho. I had the Z stock which I miss the most! My G is sucking the life out of my bank account due to mods... lol.

 

Few reasons why I prefer the G over Z:

1. Interior quality (although it's not far above & beyond that of the Z)
2. Rear seats
3. Exterior looks

However I guess I'm biased b/c I never drove a Z yet..

 

I have both and I summed it up this way to my mechanic the other day:

The Z is like a girl that is guaranteed to put out on the first date no matter what.

With the G, you have to take her out to dinner and a movie first.

Sorry for the crude analogy--it's just what comes to mind when I drive the two. My red Z is a little ****!

 

G>Z anyday.