350z or S2000..?.?.?..

[Sick TypeS]

I love the S2000, and when I first saw/heard about the 350Z, i fell in love with it too...Now it's time to pick one and get it... I don't have anything against the S2000 except the fact that it's a 4 cylinder (but a pretty fkin fast one)...would a Z rip a S2000 on the highway?

The things that make me question the Z are:
1. How could I even consider a car I've never seen in person, let alone "pre-order" one???

2. Since there have been so many pre-orders, how many 350Z's am I gonna see on the road everday? I might see a S2k once a week if that, but am I gonna see like 1-2 350Z's everyday?

3. You think the S2000 or 350Z (enthusiast model) will hold up better in the wintertime/rain? I live in North Jersey, and it gets cold, and it does snow, but not too much, but every once in a while it gets heavy... ( I don't know much about RWD cars in the snow or rain...i hear it sucks, but since the 350Z is like 3,200 lbs. does that play a good or bad role with not so perfect road conditions?) *this car will be my daily driver

p.s. I'm goin to a Nissan dealership Monday to talk to a guy about trading in my current car (Acura CL-type S), for the Z...He says he can get me in the Z of my choice by Sept., on the other hand another Nissan dealership in my area, told me that if I were to order one today, I would not be able to have the car untill late december, early january??? Is the first guy tryna fu*k me over by gettin me to order one, and just keep tellin me that it should be here any day...

-thanks for any opinions

[vanstorm16]

Look for Carlson on this board. Carlson is a current S2000 owner who is moving to the Z instead. You might be able to get some more answers from Carlson.

Regarding a car you've never seen before, I'd just say do your research on it and then write in subjects to the deal that give you a way out of it and your deposit back. These dealers are going to have NO problem selling these cars. That sort of thing should be no problem.

The only thing I could add to your comments about the S2000 in the rain is that the Z isn't a soft top. My experiences with soft top convertibles (a Miata) was that in wet weather (and we get PLENTY of it) is that they become kind of clammy inside, something I didn't like.

Check some of the other message threads around on here. There is plenty being said about dealers and ordering that might help you making a decision.

[Grendel]

Originally posted by Sick TypeS
3. You think the S2000 or 350Z (enthusiast model) will hold up better in the wintertime/rain? I live in North Jersey, and it gets cold, and it does snow, but not too much, but every once in a while it gets heavy... ( I don't know much about RWD cars in the snow or rain...i hear it sucks, but since the 350Z is like 3,200 lbs. does that play a good or bad role with not so perfect road conditions?) *this car will be my daily driver

I don't know how the 350Z will behave in the wet, but I know mine is a beast... I like to accelerate fairly quickly from stoplights, and if I have just gone through a puddle, or its raining, my wheels love to lose traction... Especially making left/right hand turns...

Its basically you start going, shift to second, and as soon as you let the clutch out and give it some gas, the tires start spinning and you start going sideways... its great fun tho, I wouldn't have it any other way

The new Z is going to be great, I would pick one over the S2000 anyday... but thats just my opinion...

-Grendel

[igor@af]

Originally posted by Sick TypeS
He says he can get me in the Z of my choice by Sept., on the other hand another Nissan dealership in my area, told me that if I were to order one today, I would not be able to have the car untill late december, early january??? Is the first guy tryna fu*k me over by gettin me to order one, and just keep tellin me that it should be here any day...

Ditto
You cracked right through him.
All cars for August delivery have already been made, and probably some for September as well. The pre-order program has ended a while ago. There is NO way you could get the Z in September if you were to try to order one now.

[freshNfatalHK]

on top end...the 350 z would kill....the s2...

reason b/c 350 has so much more torque ansd the s2 barely has any torque. also...on top end... wieght doesnt matter. kinetic energy takes place and eliminated the major role of weight.

still...the z would beat the s2 off line...faster 0-60 time ....

[carlson]

(I drive an S2000 now, but I am not a closed-minded person who thinks his car is the best, like some S2000 owners.)

If you are coming from a CL TypeS, I suggest you to get the 350Z, with traction control for the Winter/bad weather. Raw RWD (S2000) is not fun in bad weather.

As a matter of fact, the 350Z wont “kill” the S2000 on the freeway, they have almost the same 60-100 mph time. The S2000 is quick when it is already moving above 25mph. Over 100mph, the 350Z is slightly quicker though. It is pretty much a drivers’ race.

In the city, it is a different story. S2000 is “hard” to launch, it is hard to get the best 0-60mph time. Hard as in you don’t wanna do it all the time, that is to drop the clutch @ 7K. On the other hand, the 350Z should be easy to launch because of the high low end torque. As an S2000 owner, I don’t launch my car that often by dropping it @7K, because I don’t wanna make a scene when there are other cars and people on the street. For the 350Z, you don’t really have to burn rubber to have a nice start. For the S2000, you must burn rubber.
I would say the 350Z is quicker in the city. If the S2000 burns rubber, it would be a close race. If the S2000 rolls out normally, the 350Z is gonna kill it!!!!!

I wanna get a 350Z because I drive in the city a lot more than on the freeway. I am sick of playing catch up with the v6s and v8s at stop lights. I bought my S2000 because I couldn’t wait that long for the 350Z convertible and the S2000 is a really nice car anyway. I must get the 350Z convertible because I love convertibles.

You wont appreciate the S2000 if you drive a V6 ~ 260hp car now. If you drive a 4 cyl car now, you would love it!

[Sick TypeS]

thanks everyone for the feedback, especially carlson, that's exactly the type of ino I was looking for....My only main concern now is driving in wet road conditions, or driving in the snow (a lot of hills in my neighborhood)...sometimes I think too much, but don't wanna regret getting RWD, but I'm positive I don't want another FWD car...maybe I should consider a used S4 instead of the S2000, the question now is which car would be more practical for me in this area, and that's something only I could decide on...unless someone in the north jersey area has some experience, but, anyways thanks for all the feedback!

[carlson]

If your area snows, you definitely don't wanna get an S2000 if thats your primary car, unless you have another car to drive in the snow.

[Elderan]

Right now I drive a RSX-S and I decided to go with the 350z end of this year. The RSX-S is by no means one of the fastest cars if driven normal. It reminds me alot of the S2000 because to get perforamce out of it you have to launch it at high rev, causing some tire spinning. Personally I can not wait for the 350z....

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on the top end issue the 350z well half a pretty good advantage.
the top speed on a s2000 is 147mph drag limited and for the 350z
157drag.:smoker:

[carlson]

How often do you take your car up to 140mph?

I have never with my S2000. 139 maybe..

[TqUiLL]

I ordered my 350 in early July and the dealer said arrival time would be about late October or early November. My bet would be if you ordered one now, late Jan or early Feb.

[V35-Driver]

I think you'll be much happier with the torquier 350Z, the S2000 is very "spinny" and you really have to crank it up to get the power when the vtec changer occurs at 6000rpm. I would choose a Z, due to it's more powerful engine, better wheels, better brakes, better performance,better sound system, taste interior. You get all that car for that price..The quality vs price is a lot better then S2000. I believe that the Z is ultimately a more flexible car and would provide a better experience making the change you are about to make...

[carlson]

I need to remind people that Straight line acceleration is not everything about Perfromance. Being able to take a corner/curve at high speed is as well important.

[carlson]

Dont forget the S2K is a convertible. That feeling is something you can never get with the 350Z.


Compare again when the 350Z roadster comes out...