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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by carnivorous
Too right mate...spot on.

Impreza's are chavvy. Ask 100 people and my guess is NOT ONE would go for the scooby. That's kind of what I like about them....LOL.

I do think scoobys corner very well though. Maybe not with great feel or finesse...

I haven't had years of ownership of a 350Z this is true, but have driven quite a few in anger. I feel you can drive the scooby more aggressively without getting into trouble, especially on corner exits. I reckon there's so many crashed scoobs because people get over-confident and plough into corners too fast. Then again, you crash ANY of today's performance cars and it's probably your fault not the car's. There's alot of scoobys in the hedge because with scoobys you can get a REALLY fast car for under 4 grand. Thus, 17 year olds with no experience drive them and crash crash crash. Wait till the 350Z is out there for £3.5k and see them go flying off the road all around Britain.

Personally, I think a scooby is a rallye rep and the 350Z is a wannabe Porsche/Ferrari. The scooby is more honest...it's not trying to be something it's not.

But hey, if we all liked the same things you'd be trying to **** my bird and I'd be well annoyed! LOL
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 10:24 AM
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350Zs weigh well over 1500kgs.

That's a LOT.
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by carnivorous

I'll stick with my scooby thanks. I don't like coupe's much. All those 350Z, RX8, Audi TT look like they're trying to be Ferraris / Porsches on a budget and without the performance or the engineering.
You are off your head. The RX8 is niche performance car, 4 seats, surperb balance and high grip, light weight, excellent responsive engine and nicely put together for a £25 k car. It never was a substitute for a mid-engined Ferrari, just how you managed to construe the concept of the rx8 as that I dont know.

The 350z is a return to simple RWD coupes in the spirit of the Datsun 240Z - yet has to pass modern crash testing and emissions yet offer very good performance and comfort. It is not priced a £60+k like a Porsche 911 is, so there's no surprise that it wont have the quality or the outright performance of one.

Engineering? You dont have a clue.

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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 12:15 PM
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Test drove a 350 earlier, and loved it, it is exactly what im looking for to be honest. Not the thrill or rush my wrx is, but then again thats got at least 50 bhp more and weighs alot less plus is fully stripped out. The zed felt very composed, solid but still felt alive, something ive felt lacking in many modern cars. Actually picking the wrx up today so i get to compare the 2 with mine feeling fresh and shiney, i fitted a new clutch and gave her a full service before she went to the bodyshop. For now im set on a 350, although i do agree a little on the looks issue, something i may address with a few subtle upgrades and definately colour code the door handles! Thanks alot guys for all the advice.
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 02:20 PM
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They also now come with 313bhp as standard (the 350 that is) - that's a LOT for £28k!
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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Sure its 313? i heard it thought was 300, informed by a friend whose dad owns a nissan dealership, up from 280. Either way ill be looking at an '04 plate.
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 03:52 PM
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Sorry - It's 313PS, so roughly 305bhp.

Still a lot for £28k!
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Matteeboy
350Zs weigh well over 1500kgs.

That's a LOT.
My old STI PPP weighed approx 1450kgs...not really that much difference.
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by carnivorous
right you are...i am loving the GB270 wagon. should have waited - LOL. oh well dog can go on the back seat in my saloon anyway.......

i think ANYONE with a ***** would look a bit odd in an S2000...cracking car though....

Are you some kind of cartoon character ?
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 12:14 PM
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UK Impreza STi 1495Kg
350Z 1525kg

Both too heavy. Spec C all the way.
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by carnivorous
Too right mate...spot on.

Impreza's are chavvy. Ask 100 people and my guess is NOT ONE would go for the scooby. That's kind of what I like about them....LOL.

I do think scoobys corner very well though. Maybe not with great feel or finesse...

I haven't had years of ownership of a 350Z this is true, but have driven quite a few in anger. I feel you can drive the scooby more aggressively without getting into trouble, especially on corner exits. I reckon there's so many crashed scoobs because people get over-confident and plough into corners too fast. Then again, you crash ANY of today's performance cars and it's probably your fault not the car's. There's alot of scoobys in the hedge because with scoobys you can get a REALLY fast car for under 4 grand. Thus, 17 year olds with no experience drive them and crash crash crash. Wait till the 350Z is out there for £3.5k and see them go flying off the road all around Britain.

Personally, I think a scooby is a rallye rep and the 350Z is a wannabe Porsche/Ferrari. The scooby is more honest...it's not trying to be something it's not.

But hey, if we all liked the same things you'd be trying to **** my bird and I'd be well annoyed! LOL


What u mean try? We've all been there mate
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 03:49 PM
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and me just finished boy was she good lol
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