S2000 vs 350Z - opinions wanted

**wixy** · 27-07-2008 03:39 PM

I'm just wondering what people think are the pros and cons of an S2000 when compared to a Nissan 350Z?

**damienm** · 27-07-2008 03:52 PM

S2000 seems more fun to drive n 350z is like a heavy muscle car but ill probably choose the 350 ova the s2000, dunno why

**chicken8** · 27-07-2008 04:06 PM

this has never been done before

**joek** · 27-07-2008 05:14 PM

honestly, having owned the s2k for a year or so... i need to admit it has come into my mind more than 10 times that i want to change to a 350z, don't get me wrong, i love the handling and looks of the s2k, however, the road noise and bumpy driving style may not suit my application. But, everytime i saw that so many 350z around when comparing to like one or two s2k per day. I decide to keep the car. This is just my opinion. peace
Joe

**chicken8** · 27-07-2008 05:34 PM

friend has a 350GT. basically same engine and drivetrain as the Z

we swap often. and even though the power in the GT comes earlier and is probably faster than the s2k in a straight line. after awhile it bores me. theres no expectation of more power coming in at 6krpm. feels like your driving something huge rather than something agile and precise

i don't think its anything you'll learn from just a test drive. comes with ownership i think

**chicken8** · 27-07-2008 05:41 PM

best i can explain it is

floor it. revving up. thinking cmon cmon cmon!! hit 6000rpm. YES!!!!!!!!!!!!! 9000rpm YES!!!!!!!!!!! change gears. fked up NO!!!!!!!! dropped to 5000rpm. cmon cmon cmon. 6000rpm YES!!!!!!!!!!!!

whereas 350

floor it. yeh ok. change gear (which btw feels like torture going from 1st to 2nd) then same power. yeh ok. and u kind of get bored

**chicken8** · 27-07-2008 05:45 PM

the gearbox on the VQ35 feels like trying to stick your dick in an electric pencil sharpener

**OMG.JAI xD** · 27-07-2008 05:48 PM

theres a fifth gear or top gear episode comparing the both.

s2000>350.

more boot space.
lighter.
quicker around the same track.
better fuel efficiency.
cheaper. (if youre looking at the aussie market)
vtec? =]

**johnprocter** · 27-07-2008 05:56 PM

i reckon now that fuel prices are getting higher etc s2000 would be the way to go

**Nepolian** · 27-07-2008 06:09 PM

I dont think cost of fuel should be so much of an issue if you can afford to buy either

Convertible v convertible, I'd choose S2000 anyday. But if it were say the S2000 v 350Z CoupeTrack. I may go with the nissan. Big comfortable cruiser, power on tap. To be honest, I love the S2000 like Johnny Tran does.....but it is a little dated now.

End of the day, they're both very different cars and I'm sure you would be happy with either one, except for the 350Z convertible.....yuck!

**jooboo** · 27-07-2008 07:01 PM

FLY has just bought a 350z lets see what he has to say?

**martin** · 27-07-2008 08:13 PM

ive owned two s2000s and have driven both the 350z and the 350gt, chicken8 is right power wise in the 350s very torquey but its boring as. i just love hitting 6000 in the s2000 air box just opens up and sounds beautiful, s2000s are great cars just gota know how to drive them right. but after owning two s2000s i wouldnt mind a 350z.

imo both good cars