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Originally Posted by makopolo
I am on the same boad. I will be getting one i a year, but I couldent wait and test drove on 2 days ago. WOW, compared to my friends 07 350Z you cant definitelly feel the huge difference in power, specially the lack of torque. But its a driver's car!!! when you slide in you step into your own little world.
My only problem is the fact that I need to keep my other car cause its very impractical space wise.
GO DRIVE IT.
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Hi Makopolo,
I think it depends on what you want. Don't get me wrong the 350Z is a nice car, but sometimes I feel the 350Z is overrated. It is for sure more "comfortable", but I believe if you are looking for something to drive on the limit the Z is to heavy and also it has a 6 cylinder it has a little more low RPM torque, but pull the S onto the highway in 3rd with 9500 RPM and you will not doubt the power this little machine has.
However, it is a different way of driving with the S. It corners differently, it needs the RPMs and on a curvy track or street is a lot more fun. My brother in law has a Z with NIMO dress-up, while my S has a few modifications myself. I would agree is you take a relaxed drive through the hill country, yes I live in Texas, the Z is nicer to tour. If you take the devil's backbone and want to drive on the limit (not that we would ever do that) the S is the better choice.
So figure out how much and what driving you do and then decide if you really want what the S has to offer and you are willing to change your driving style. If you look for umpfff in the low RPMs I would probably look for some American Muscle or maybe the Z. If you are willing to get as close to a Cart or F1 racing feeling for cheap go for the S.
Another comment, if you ask me I would consider a 2003 or older as it still has the 2 liter engine with the higher RPM limit, while the 04's and older have a 2.2 with a lower RPM ratio. But that is just me.
Franz