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jetlex · 02-03-2013, 03:29 PM

FR-S / BRZ vs. 2003 - 2007 350z

Have done some research, not looking for HP or cost comparisons. I know there were some changes to the 350z over the years, but mostly looking at daily driving usefulness, ease of maintaining the car myself, and steering feel.

Any 350z guys move over to the FR-S / BRZ platform, or anybody that has owned both?
Background: previous cars include the 2005 G35 sport sedan

Amir4571 · 02-03-2013, 05:44 PM

I had an 08 350z nismo and a 06 350z before that. I was the original owner and I loved that car. But the cost of maintenance and not having a back seat was too much for me. As far as being a daily driver, the frs definitatley is more roomier and comfortable to drive. As far as maintenance on the frs goes, I can't give any feedback yet. Hope this helps. Pm me if you have any further questions on it

fatoni · 02-03-2013, 05:45 PM

you should look at the other frs vs z thread

SUB-FT86 · 02-03-2013, 05:49 PM

If you gonna get the Z then get the 07 models as the earlier ones had some issues and the 07 is the quickest one too.

02-03-2013, 03:29 PM	#1
jetlex Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: none Location: gardinia Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	FR-S / BRZ vs. 2003 - 2007 350z FR-S / BRZ vs. 2003 - 2007 350z Have done some research, not looking for HP or cost comparisons. I know there were some changes to the 350z over the years, but mostly looking at daily driving usefulness, ease of maintaining the car myself, and steering feel. Any 350z guys move over to the FR-S / BRZ platform, or anybody that has owned both? Background: previous cars include the 2005 G35 sport sedan

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02-03-2013, 05:44 PM	#2
Amir4571 Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: FRS RS1.0 #82 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 12 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I had an 08 350z nismo and a 06 350z before that. I was the original owner and I loved that car. But the cost of maintenance and not having a back seat was too much for me. As far as being a daily driver, the frs definitatley is more roomier and comfortable to drive. As far as maintenance on the frs goes, I can't give any feedback yet. Hope this helps. Pm me if you have any further questions on it

02-03-2013, 05:45 PM	#3
fatoni Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: miata, mazdaspeed protege, ls430 Location: socal Posts: 4,416 Thanks: 599 Thanked 1,443 Times in 787 Posts Mentioned: 28 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	you should look at the other frs vs z thread

02-03-2013, 05:49 PM	#4
SUB-FT86 86 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: 2013 Toyota 86 2.0T (Asphalt) Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 3,129 Thanks: 126 Thanked 527 Times in 296 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	If you gonna get the Z then get the 07 models as the earlier ones had some issues and the 07 is the quickest one too.

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