Article Comments - 2009 Nissan 370Z vs. 2008 BMW 135i

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Comparison Test: 2009 Nissan 370Z vs. 2008 BMW 135i - The BMW 135i wasn't napping, though. On its second and fifth braking attempts, the Bavarian repeated silent and controlled stops from 60 mph of 108 feet. The Z-car has an advantage here in tire choice, but we also found that the BMW brake system makes it a little easier to jump on the pedal and still get response that is more linear and easier to modulate. (more)

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#21 of 39 A Question of Style by 4ron Feb 07, 2009 (9:04 am)
I am somewhat surprised that Edmunds would choose the boy racer Nissan 370Z over the overall refinement and capability of the BMW 135i. Obviously strong opinions about the car's looks won out!
#22 of 39 The 370Z IS better than the 1-series by 4maticbenz Feb 07, 2009 (3:10 pm)
The 370Z may be better and cooler than the skimpy little 1-series, but honestly the 3-series just dominates the 370Z AND the G37. Had this been a 335i vs the 370Z, i think it would have been a different result Replies to this message: rodsterinfl (Jun 03, 2009 4:10 pm) roadburner (Jun 03, 2009 8:04 pm) gardencar1 (Jun 10, 2009 7:30 pm) and 1 more... 4maticbenz (Jun 11, 2009 2:30 pm) roadburner (Jun 12, 2009 8:02 am)
#23 of 39 by elbee Feb 07, 2009 (3:11 pm)
the new Z is an undoubted improvement and im a big believer in you get what u pay for. but the latest Z isnt even remotely affordable to the majority that lust after it. And it is sinfully ugly.
#24 of 39 the 135i has a sport wheel/tire upgrade by rmcE46 Feb 07, 2009 (11:34 pm)
As someone pointed out above they said the sports package for the BMW doesnt have performance tires or wheels, which it does, the sport package also gives a lower ride hight due to a sportier suspension and the seats are so much better than the normal ones. I personally don't like the 370z, it looks like a big red jacuzzi like the heart shapped ones you see in cheap hotels in the movies. I think that edmunds could have used a new 135i with the sport package and had a better opinion of it, I mean they got a sports package for the Z why not for the 135i. Just like with the new skyline, people will start to give this car the real review it deserves when the new model syndrome wears off and their backs hurt from the ride. And yes I have driven both of these cars.
#25 of 39 Re: [graphikzking] by gardencar1 Mar 26, 2009 (11:15 pm)
Replying to: graphikzking (Feb 05, 2009 12:58 pm) Wow! I can't believe that people have such strong opinions about back seats without ever having sat in one! You are 100% wrong about the back seats on the 135i. The back seats definitely fit much more than a gym bag and they definitely are good for more than a "kid 2 yrs max." The rear leg room on the 135i is only 1" less than those on the 335i. I know because I made sure when deciding between the two, that the seats would be adequate, if not comfortable. I made the salesman sit in the back with me and although I'm only 5'6" he was 6'3'. We fit fine, and were not shoulder to shoulder. Since then, on various occasions, I've had friends ranging from 5'6" to 6'1" in the back seat, or teenagers 12 and 13, or my seven year old daughter and one of her friends, both in car seats. By the way, my 135i is a convertible. The back seats on the coupe are even roomier. I had to set the record straight. The back seats you are referring to must be the ones on the Porsche Carrera or the Lexus SC470, not on the BMW 135i. Replies to this message: ingvar (Apr 14, 2009 7:11 am) gardencar1 (Apr 21, 2009 4:38 pm) PaulBD (Apr 24, 2009 12:49 am) and 2 more... perunest (Jun 16, 2009 4:31 am)
#26 of 39 Re: [gardencar1] by ingvar Apr 14, 2009 (7:11 am)
Replying to: gardencar1 (Mar 26, 2009 11:15 pm) I can't believe that people have such strong opinions about back seats without ever having sat in one! I did. I am 6'3'' and 245lbs, retired weightlifter. If i seat on a front seat, nobody but cat or bag could seat in the back seat in Z or 1xxi. But I don't care about back seats at all, I don't use it at all, I need it for lower insurance premium only Replies to this message: gardencar1 (Apr 21, 2009 4:38 pm) PaulBD (Apr 24, 2009 12:49 am) gardencar1 (Apr 30, 2009 4:01 pm) roadburner (May 02, 2009 7:26 am) perunest (Jun 16, 2009 4:31 am)
#27 of 39 Re: [ingvar] by gardencar1 Apr 21, 2009 (4:38 pm)
Replying to: ingvar (Apr 14, 2009 7:11 am) Great idea. Buying a 135 over a Z4 might lower the premiums, because of back seats! If you had to fit four, at least you'd have the seat belts to be legal! Replies to this message: PaulBD (Apr 24, 2009 12:49 am) gardencar1 (Apr 30, 2009 4:01 pm) roadburner (May 02, 2009 7:26 am) perunest (Jun 16, 2009 4:31 am)
#28 of 39 Re: [gardencar1] by PaulBD Apr 24, 2009 (12:49 am)
Replying to: gardencar1 (Apr 21, 2009 4:38 pm) I got a 135i after trading in a Z4 and have been happier than ever. Replies to this message: gardencar1 (Apr 30, 2009 4:01 pm) roadburner (May 02, 2009 7:26 am)
#29 of 39 Re: [PaulBD] by gardencar1 Apr 30, 2009 (4:01 pm)
Replying to: PaulBD (Apr 24, 2009 12:49 am) I'm glad I got the 135i, then. I originally wanted the Z4, but decided it would be nicer if I could include my wife and daughter on top down cruising.
#30 of 39 Re: [PaulBD] by roadburner May 02, 2009 (7:26 am)
Replying to: PaulBD (Apr 24, 2009 12:49 am) I got a 135i after trading in a Z4 and have been happier than ever. I still would like to have a 135i for a track toy, I just don't like the thought of shelling out $40K and still having to pay $4000 or more to fit a limited-slip.