BRZ or 370Z, which would you choose?

[chenshuo]

If you get to choose from a BRZ and 370Z, in which you don't have to pay, and no you can't sell the 370Z to buy a BRZ, which one would you choose?

I always wanted a 370Z but it's $10000 more than the BRZ. I have already ordered a BRZ but wondering if it'll be cooler to be in a 370Z...

[Doug&Julie]

This might help...

BTW my answer would be BRZ.

[Jaylyons1]

Common topic. There is already a threat in the FR-S/BRZ VS section of the forum. 370Z has it's advantages such as more power, but the BRZ drives better and is a bit more fun to throw into the corners. BRZ gets way better gas mileage as well.

Since I chose the BRZ over the 370Z, 335i, Audi A5 and E46 M3, you should know my answer.

[nbafandan]

If you like going fast in a straight line - 370z
If you like handling and controlling the car, having fun on corners and breaking necks - BRZ

[Rampage]

I had a 350Z. Really nice car but it is kind of like an American pony car ie. heavy and powerful. I sold it and got/built something much more nimble in my 2ZZ powered MR-S and it is much more fun to drive. My choice would be the BRZ over the 370Z.

[switchlanez]

Well... you're in a BRZ forum so you can expect almost all BRZ-biased responses. Right now the BRZ is very cool because it is trending. That coolness may or may not die down to be less cool than the Z in a few years. If we start seeing them driving around everywhere... not so cool.

The Z is set out to be a good performance car for the money. The BRZ is set out to be a good fun car for the money. This becomes a comparison of how crunchy an apple is to how round an orange is. My biased opinion: The BRZ is better at being fun than the Z is at performing. But the BRZ doesn't perform as well as the Z and the Z isn't as fun as the BRZ (depends entirely on what your definition of fun is). In summary: The apple is very good at being crunchy. But the orange is even better at being round than the apple is at being crunchy.

Here's an interesting quote from this thread:

Originally Posted by Panda Grahams

I currently own a '09 370z and I absolutely love it. The handling is superb and the power is great. The interior is a bit cheap. Some of the silver plastic is starting to peel, but it's an easy fix. There are a few rattles in the driver side door too. But other than those minor issues, the interior is great and everything is set up in good proximity to the driver. The exterior is easy to look at but not easy to clean/wax. The engine has great power and is well balanced. It sounds great, but road noise is pretty loud and sometimes uncomfortable. Overall it's a great car. However, I've now tested the Fr-s and I think it's a much better value for the money. Heck, it's just a better car in my opinion. If you're looking for more power, the 370z is a solid choice. But the Fr-s just delivers that sport car feeling that I don't get in the Z. You feel more connected in the Fr-s. I always feel like I am at the mercy of the Z when I am driving it. It's sometimes uncontrollable, not in an unsafe way, but in a way that makes you feel like you are being taken by the car at the car's own will. In the Fr-s you feel like you are wearing it and you are in a symbiotic relationship with the car. Yes, it is lacking power compared to the Z, but it is a more rewarding experience driving the Fr-s.

[ichitaka05]

Go w 370Z!

Why? I threw a dice: evens BRZ, odds 370Z and sadly it landed on odds.

On serious note. It's a waste asking these kind of questions. Just say, you got BRZ instead of 370Z cause EVERYONE here said you should buy this car. When you get the car and drive around and you don't like it. You gonna blame us, cuz we chosen BRZ over 370Z?

Test drive and both and if 370Z is worth every penny over BRZ, go for 370Z over BRZ and vice versa.

[swift996]

It depends on what you want.

Power and Performance = Japanese Mustang (370Z)
Pure and Handling = BRZ

[swift996]

Great quote from one of the BRZ development guys was something along the lines of the owner can add power but only the manufacturer can offer the low-center of gravity platform. I went from a 911 and M3 to a BRZ and I love the BRZ. It's not fast but that's not the point. One day it will be though. I need about a low 13 second quarter mile time in terms of power, I can't wait to get this thing handling on rails though.

[SUB-FT86]

If the 370Z was such a "Japanese Mustang" then why does it stand up so well against another car with similar power to weight ratio that the whole world goes crazy for? Also I didn't know the Mustang was 167 inches in length and 51.8 inches in height, 3275lbs in weight and seats 2? An Asian Mustang is the Gencoupe.

[just86]

370z > brz/frs all day

[Norkoastal]

Do you want a car that was built power first, w/chassis & weight compromises... or a car that was built with chassis, low COG, and low weight focus with power compromises?

Do you like power modding or handling/weight reduction modding with the goal of a fast straight, fast corner turning and balanced ride?

[SUB-FT86]

Originally Posted by chenshuo

If you get to choose from a BRZ and 370Z, in which you don't have to pay, and no you can't sell the 370Z to buy a BRZ, which one would you choose?

I always wanted a 370Z but it's $10000 more than the BRZ. I have already ordered a BRZ but wondering if it'll be cooler to be in a 370Z...

I am in the same boat with you. These 2 cars are the only two cars I care for under 50k. I have a strong feeling I would like the Z more because I want the automatic with rev match feature and in the BRZ it is much slower than the manual and geared more for efficiency. I also hate the combination of 4 cylinder engines and auto. The engine is already torqueless and the auto doesn't help much. In the 370Z the 7A is geared way better than the manual and the V6 delivers 90-100% of 270tq from 2700 rpms to over 6000 rpms!! No torque dip there! Just nice pull. I also don't mind 3200+ lb sports cars either as long as it's not in the high 3k range.

[wbradley]

I wouldn't buy the 370Z. I did buy the FR-S.

They are not the same price and the Nissan doesn't appeal to me so no point in pretending it was cheaper and prettier.

In the real world I won't buy a 370Z.

Its fugly like most all Nissans these days. They all have big bums. .