Can any of you guys speak on the differences between the 350z and the SRT-6? What are the strengths/weakness of both cars compared to each other. In my mind they are in the same class with the srt-6 being a little bit faster. I don't want any bashing on any of the cars just you guys comparisons and thoughts between them.

 

This article should answer a lot of your questions:
http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....rticle_id=1985

I'd bet that the SRT-6 has a lot more "luxury" features, though the ride is sure to be a lot stiffer than the 350z.

 

surprisingly the SRT-6 does not have too many luxury features, besides the Suede seats.

 

The z can be had with leather.

 

I had a new Track model Z HATED it! Not even close to the SRT6!

 

The Z's have this "bounce" problem with their shocks when running on rough roads. You have to spend a few $$$$ and replace it with a nismo as Nissan won't replace it.

 

DAN,
Why did you hate it? What was it you did not like? How does the crossfire do in the same areas? Anything you don't like on the crossfire?

 

Been awhile since I looked at the 350Z so some of my comments may be out of date.

The Z is much slower than the SRT-6 in any accleration test but does handle better.

The SRT-6 engine has much more potential for additional power. Last time I saw a test of Z's with aftermarket parts including cams, superchargers, turbos, etc. the modified Z's were not if any faster than stock.

The G35 (not sure about the Z) has problems with eating its front pads and rotors.

 

....the Z isn't that much slower than the SRT-6, and that's not fair game, your comparing a Supercharged car, with a N/A one.

the SRT-6 runs a 13.5, while a Z runs a 13.9 hmm does 20-30 thousand deserve that much of a difference?

SRT-6 gets to 60 in 5.1, the Z in 5.5

while your Roadster has worse times.

the SRT-6's engine is ZERO potential. the VE35 is modified mecca, every company has some kind of performance part for the Z, how many have for the SRT-6?

Twin Turboed Z= 0-60 low 4's. 1/4 in 12's.

 

I think with their "bouncy" suspension situation our Crossfires can outrun them because it'll scare the hell out of them when they drive it on high speeds!

 

....right.

i drove the 350Z to its limit at 155MPH. never had a problem with "bouncy"

 

Well i don't even consider the srt-6 and 350z in the same league. If I had to choose, I would choose the srt-6, just on the fact its more expensive. But if you don't mind paying over 10k more for the srt-6 and driving an automatic. It is the better choice.

And with a few mods on the srt-6, you can be in the 12's. All you need is a pulley and chip and you got the power to hang with an 03 cobra. Sorry to say the SRT-6 is a better car than that of the 350z.

But for the price of the srt-6, I would look more towards an E46 M3 or a C6. As those cars have it all. Or if you want ***** out speed wait for the new 450hp plus Shelby GT500.

 

Eurorev can get 400hp out of the SRT6 for less than 2k, and you can buy a NEW SRT6 now for around $38k for a coupe. What can you get for that??????????? Anything else would be 10-20k more at least!!!!

As for the new Cobra buy a used one & save 20k. Same basic P.O.S.

 

So you say the cobra holds its value as good as a crossfire then.

 

Hey Bullseye, I'm not trying to start anything, but what's with you and mustangs? All of the cars you've had and you still bring up mustangs. And that shelby will probably cost as much as a ZO6. Also, this is just a personal opinion, but I'm already tired of the new mustangs. They were neat at first, but they're so much like the '69 that they look old already. I wouldn't want a brand new 69 Camaro or Vette either.

 

this is maybe the dumbest thing you have ever said.

 

First and last time to the track I ran 13.2. The G35's/350Z's were all running in the 14's (14.3 being the best time if memory serves).

Zero potential? Not sure what you are smoking. Pulley & ECU will gain 90ft/lbs in the midrange and 40-50hp up top. Very easy to get over 400hp.

It has been over a year since I looked at the 350Z but saw several Turbo'd and SC'd 350Z's were running 5.3-5.6 0-60 and mid-high 13's in the quarter.

Not fair comparing NA to SC? How is it not fair to compare competing cars? So it is not fair to compare a 911 turbo to a Ferrari because one is turbocharged and the other is NA?

Ok, there are more differences than just the engine between the cars. It is up to each individual to decide if the price differential is a factor or not.

 

Big Dittos, I thought the same until I drove it BORING and loud!

I still want to drive a new Corvette, but i'm either getting a SRT6 or a XKR with low miles. Next!! About the same price! 35-40k

 

Well for starters, the mustang was made to mimic the '67 model year not 69. And I am a huge mustang fan. I have owned 4 of them. 2 GT's a mach 1, and a 03 cobra. I wanted to get another cobra, but it would tap me out considering I still have the crossfire, that's why i bought the srt-4. And the mustang is an american icon and legend. The mustang will be remembered by all for generations to come, while the crossfire will be forgotten.

Why bring up an M3? The M3 outshines almost every car and is the best car out there for the money. Everyone already knows how I loved my M3. It is currently out of my league now though. Mustangs are something everyone relate too. There bang per buck is amazing, and that my friend is why I always bring them up.

And Dan the new mustang GT is not a crossfire, but i would hands down take the Mustang GT over the crossfire. Some people travel to a beat of a different drum.

Rumor has it, the GT500 is to be priced at just below 40k. Sure you could buy a used Z06 for that or less. But you wont get over 600whp with bolt one's. That car is going to be a beast.

03-04 Cobras have gotten into the 10's on stock blower and internals. And with a KB have gotten in the 9's still on stock internals. This new shelby is so damn cool. Definitely my next car. I'll wait to the bum rush ends on it though, as they will be going for well over sticker when they come out. Already learned my lesson the hard way paying more for than invoice with my M3. As I'm sure some of you crossfire owners have now learned.

 

The reason I said 69 is because I had one. Not that much difference between a 67 shelby and a 69 fastback. The rear of the 69 looks much more like the new one than a 67.