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Old 12-23-2004 | 01:04 PM
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RX-8 and 350Z in FL.....

Well my girl just parted with her Audi TT and picked up an 04 350Z GT. HAving driven both now numerous amounts of times I must admit I like the performance and handling of the Z better. Maybe its because I spent 3 yrs. in an s2k before the rx-8, but the rx-8 feels softer (shifter, suspension) than the nissan or honda. The Z shifter has that machine metal on metal throw feel very reminicent of the s2k. Of course the interior of the the 8 is nicer and has more room, but we are twenty-somethings with NO KIDS so interior space is non very important. What is inportant is performance and style....and these cars deliver plenty of both!
We love both cars and feel very lucky to own two of the most exciting sports cars to drive that are currently on the market... Enjoy th pics and have safe holiday!.....













Old 12-23-2004 | 01:25 PM
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nice rides
it seems that the z has a wide bodykit, or am I wrong?
Old 12-23-2004 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by former_s2k'r
...HAving driven both now numerous amounts of times I must admit I like the performance and handling of the Z better. Maybe its because I spent 3 yrs. in an s2k before the rx-8, but the rx-8 feels softer (shifter, suspension) than the nissan or honda..

. ... but we are twenty-somethings with NO KIDS so interior space is non very important. .....

The 8 is softer than those two cars, because it's meant to be more of a daily driver than they are

I'm 22 with no kids, but I do have friends that like to go places, and its easier to take one car than to each drive (particularly if drinking is involved-though I wouldn't take this car in that case) The extra two seats are just nice to have. I really liked driving the Z when I had it, but there were a lot of turnoffs, such as poor rear visibility and the tire feathering issue (that kinda scared me) If you don't know what I mean check www.nissantireproblems.com

not trying to be the bringer of bad news, but it's nice to know of potential problems before they occur
Old 12-23-2004 | 01:35 PM
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The Z is a hot car though, an orange one parked next to me last night, it was all clean and my 8 was all dirty, made me look bad....damn that car is hot in orange
Old 12-23-2004 | 04:32 PM
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Solid choice! Style wise I think the 8 is a little better, performance I'll give it to the Zed. I like white on the Z but it's definately a girl's color imo. I have a friend that has one and another with a G35 and love their cars. Even before I first drove the 8 I felt more connected to the road.
Old 12-23-2004 | 05:40 PM
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there is no widebody on that z

I love the daytona blue color for the z
Old 12-23-2004 | 09:12 PM
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I'll take one of each...
Old 12-24-2004 | 05:16 AM
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nice toys
Old 12-24-2004 | 01:08 PM
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very nice...let me know if your girlfriend ever breaks up with you so I can move in
Old 12-25-2004 | 10:37 AM
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Nice!! :D I like the Z's, however the 8 just looks better to me. I also love the rareness (is this a word?) of the 8. I see 30 Z's for every 1 RX8. Good odds, plus I still love it when people come up to me and ask.....what is that?

Happy Holidays.
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Old 12-25-2004 | 11:11 PM
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what the heck are you doing?! put those bad boys back in the garage b4 someone steals it!
Old 12-26-2004 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by irish8
I also love the rareness (is this a word?)
Rarity
Old 12-29-2004 | 03:26 AM
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I love her Z (Nissan) with it's low, sleek and wide body. I even like the rear lip spoiler. White shows the body lines and shape well too. Very, very nice!

Your 8 is great too. ...As is mine >:-D
Old 12-30-2004 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by RotorManiac
nice rides
it seems that the z has a wide bodykit, or am I wrong?
No, actually thats just the stock flared fenders. If it had a widebody kit it would be huge.
Old 12-30-2004 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by RotorManiac
nice rides
it seems that the z has a wide bodykit, or am I wrong?
it is just because it is a white color car...they always seem bloated, optical illusion

that is why fat girls are told to wear black shirts...it makes them look skinnier

(sorry fat girls we still love your jiggly asses :D )
Old 01-02-2005 | 06:49 PM
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Cool NiCe CaRs

nIcE 350 n 8 Me IlL tAkE dA 350 mY gUrL lIkEs DaT cAr BuT ShE NoEs NuTtIn AbOuT It Lol :D



what the heck are you doing?! put those bad boys back in the garage b4 someone steals it!

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Old 01-02-2005 | 06:50 PM
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