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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 10:09 PM
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Well guys...I'm in the process of selling my 350Z and buying an SS. I gave the imports a try for two years and enough is enough. It'll be great to drive American car again.
Old Jul 28, 2006 | 10:11 PM
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Whatcha thinking about getting???
Old Jul 28, 2006 | 10:29 PM
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please explain why the 350z didnt meet your standards
Old Jul 29, 2006 | 03:14 AM
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I think you made a good choice
Old Jul 29, 2006 | 12:33 PM
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the 350Z are dogs, and expensive as hell to modify.
Old Jul 29, 2006 | 12:36 PM
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hmmm well is there really any comparison between a 350 and a SS...I THINK NOT!!!
Old Jul 29, 2006 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by rubin
please explain why the 350z didnt meet your standards

Unless you're looking to accommodate 4 people or drag race, I won't trade a 350Z for a SS.
Old Jul 29, 2006 | 08:22 PM
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Old Jul 29, 2006 | 08:25 PM
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Welcome. FYI: The f bodies were made in Canada. So they could be classified as imports also.
Old Jul 29, 2006 | 09:00 PM
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DO it. 350Z's are for pretty boys
Old Jul 29, 2006 | 09:11 PM
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The 350z is a car obviously designed for gays....
Old Jul 29, 2006 | 09:20 PM
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seeing prices of headers for the 350z or looking at the engine compartment would be reason enough for me not to get one. its a nice car but ss camaro deffintly more desireable for the hp enthusiest. top end pull.. another reason the 350z in stock form becomes a dog in accel after 85 90 mph. where as the ls1 is still pinnin you in the seat. yes i have driven both. the only thing i like about a 350z more then an ss is the precise steering feel. i think my ss just needs some new parts though were as my sisters 350z i drove (alot) was brand new(11k miles) my 84 outhandles both due to highly $$$ suspension (as long as your out of the gas). still wondering what Your reasoning behind getting rid of it though? id rather keep the 350z if i already had it due to the hassles of getting a different car..
the camaro doesnt outshine the 350z too bad imo. if i was keeping the car stock i would actually take the 350z over any new dodge short of the viper+ any ford under the performance of the gt500 mustang.
Old Jul 29, 2006 | 09:24 PM
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350Z is a girl's car. If it came with a turbo, I'd think otherwise though.
Old Jul 29, 2006 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
350Z is a girl's car. If it came with a turbo, I'd think otherwise though.
And wider tires, You cant fit any meat in that wheel well.
Old Jul 29, 2006 | 09:30 PM
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Bottom line is this, I own a helluva 02 Camaro SS that I can honestly say is a true Muscle car, nothing you can do to the 350Z will ever earn it that title.
Old Jul 29, 2006 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
350Z is a girl's car
It's also a car for the typical gay male couple. I've seen my of fair share of gay males and 350Z's.
Old Jul 29, 2006 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Urban Legend
Welcome. FYI: The f bodies were made in Canada. So they could be classified as imports also.
Not again...

So, by that standard, every McDonald hamburger that was made outside of the United States, is now considered to be a foreign food...?
Old Jul 29, 2006 | 10:12 PM
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good job, but get a gto
Old Jul 30, 2006 | 12:33 AM
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if you have the money go with a 6.0 gto 6spd, ls1 isnt **** in a goat..
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Originally Posted by Street Lethal
Not again...

So, by that standard, every McDonald hamburger that was made outside of the United States, is now considered to be a foreign food...?
If you say so... Standard or truth?



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