Nissan 370z vs. Camaro SS vs BMW 135i

4thGenRocks · 12-15-2008, 09:11 PM

So there are some serious discussions going on about these 3 cars in one of the biggest 370Z and 135i forums. I just wanted to see what you guys think.

http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...o-vs-135i.html

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...594#post299594

BTW, i can't believe OP couldn't find a good camaro forum. Jeez, there's only one -- Camaro5.com

Also, just when you think things are dying down a bit then Insideline releases this: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...topanel..1.*#2

I know my opinions probably be biased since I drive the Z car already, but Nissan did an amazing job with the new Z. What do you guys think?

camaro5 · 12-15-2008, 09:48 PM

Funny, I just got done reading that same thread on the same 370z forum.

kanys · 12-15-2008, 09:54 PM

Yeah I agree the 370Z is a great car, second only to the Camaro! I put the 135i in the luxury sport car class, though it is nice (and maybe a little overpriced). I think the 135i would lose (barely) to either, and if the drivers are even the Camaro would win on the straight, and a tie (or maybe a slight Z victory) on a windy track. Just my prediction, and again they are all good cars!

littlecammi · 12-15-2008, 10:13 PM

I don't understand the discussion?
The Nissan is a Japanese car - no American should ever consider buying one.
The BMW is a German car - no American should ever consider buying one.
The Camaro is made by an American car manufacturer. The only valid choice of the three.

diddiyo · 12-15-2008, 10:30 PM

Georgie · 12-15-2008, 11:03 PM

1 - camaro
2- 370z
3- 135i

my reasoning, the camaro and 370 are both N/A and look better than the 135i, just my opinion the latter part

4thGenRocks · 12-15-2008, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by littlecammi

I don't understand the discussion?
The Nissan is a Japanese car - no American should ever consider buying one.
The BMW is a German car - no American should ever consider buying one.
The Camaro is made by an American car manufacturer. The only valid choice of the three.

Wow that's a big statement. I don't know if I quite agree with you.

TFord · 12-16-2008, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Georgie

1 - camaro
2- 370z
3- 135i

my reasoning, the camaro and 370 are both N/A and look better than the 135i, just my opinion the latter part

GatorBlue371 · 12-16-2008, 03:15 AM

Now i say this, while owning and driving a BMW.

the 1 series is ugly. like a squished 3.

Id go Camaro/370z as a wash. handling vs. power.

dont concider the 1 series unless looks mean nothing, and then you could save some money and buy a used STi for the same level of ugly.

4thGenRocks · 12-17-2008, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GatorBlue371

Now i say this, while owning and driving a BMW.

the 1 series is ugly. like a squished 3.

Id go Camaro/370z as a wash. handling vs. power.

dont concider the 1 series unless looks mean nothing, and then you could save some money and buy a used STi for the same level of ugly.

Couldn't agree with you more.

Boomer Sooner · 12-17-2008, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by littlecammi

I don't understand the discussion?
The Nissan is a Japanese car - no American should ever consider buying one.
The BMW is a German car - no American should ever consider buying one.
The Camaro is made by an American car manufacturer. The only valid choice of the three.

camaro5 · 12-18-2008, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4thGenRocks

BTW, i can't believe OP couldn't find a good camaro forum. Jeez, there's only one -- Camaro5.com

I think the OP's point is clear now.

Some forums actually talk about the driving characteristics of the cars.

SilverTurtle · 12-18-2008, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GatorBlue371

Now i say this, while owning and driving a BMW.

the 1 series is ugly. like a squished 3.

Id go Camaro/370z as a wash. handling vs. power.

dont concider the 1 series unless looks mean nothing, and then you could save some money and buy a used STi for the same level of ugly.

hard to argue with logic... so I'll agree with this

Crowley · 12-18-2008, 08:47 AM

Straight Line performance:
Camaro
135i
370z

Twisty
135i
370z
Camaro

Crowley

12-15-2008, 09:11 PM	#1
4thGenRocks But 5th Gen FTW! Drives: myself crazy! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Interwebs Posts: 101	Nissan 370z vs. Camaro SS vs BMW 135i So there are some serious discussions going on about these 3 cars in one of the biggest 370Z and 135i forums. I just wanted to see what you guys think. http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...o-vs-135i.html http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...594#post299594 BTW, i can't believe OP couldn't find a good camaro forum. Jeez, there's only one -- Camaro5.com Also, just when you think things are dying down a bit then Insideline releases this: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...topanel..1.#2 I know my opinions probably be biased since I drive the Z car already, but Nissan did an amazing job with the new Z. What do you guys think? __________________ 2009 Monterey Blue Nissan 370Z with Sports Package 6MT w/SynchroRev Match*

12-16-2008, 03:15 AM	#9
GatorBlue371 Drives: vrooooom vrooooom Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,375	Now i say this, while owning and driving a BMW. the 1 series is ugly. like a squished 3. Id go Camaro/370z as a wash. handling vs. power. dont concider the 1 series unless looks mean nothing, and then you could save some money and buy a used STi for the same level of ugly. __________________ "With a light touch on the brakes, run the revs up a bit. Slip off the brake and bury the throttle. There's a light chirp as tires scratch for bite. Then comes a sub-5.0-second sled ride to 60 mph. A tick over 13.0 sec. and you're through the quarter-mile. It's a rush, of course, but not overly dramatic. Try the same thing with this pair's predecessors of 1970 or so and you'll find yourself in a bit of a wrestling match. Ain't progress wonderful? Maybe yes, and maybe sometimes it's fun to wrestle."

12-18-2008, 08:47 AM	#14
Crowley Okie doke Drives: 2012 GT500 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: McKinney Texas Posts: 3,567 View My Garage	Straight Line performance: Camaro 135i 370z Twisty 135i 370z Camaro Crowley __________________

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camaro5 Drives: X-15 Velocipede Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,630	Funny, I just got done reading that same thread on the same 370z forum.

12-15-2008, 09:54 PM	#3
kanys Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 872	Yeah I agree the 370Z is a great car, second only to the Camaro! I put the 135i in the luxury sport car class, though it is nice (and maybe a little overpriced). I think the 135i would lose (barely) to either, and if the drivers are even the Camaro would win on the straight, and a tie (or maybe a slight Z victory) on a windy track. Just my prediction, and again they are all good cars!

12-15-2008, 10:13 PM	#4
littlecammi Drives: '87 Pontiac Fiero GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 594	I don't understand the discussion? The Nissan is a Japanese car - no American should ever consider buying one. The BMW is a German car - no American should ever consider buying one. The Camaro is made by an American car manufacturer. The only valid choice of the three.

12-15-2008, 10:30 PM	#5
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12-15-2008, 11:03 PM	#6
Georgie Drives: Camaro... soon Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,217	1 - camaro 2- 370z 3- 135i my reasoning, the camaro and 370 are both N/A and look better than the 135i, just my opinion the latter part