Clarkey Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 In a track shoot out last night, 5th gear put the 350Z against the BMW Z4, the 350Z kicked the Z4's a*se around the the track on every level, so what did they do, give it to the Z4 because they liked it. So when Lewis Hamilton wins next week, will the win be given to lets say the BMW becuase they like the colours and the car better. So come on 5th Gear if you are having a shoot out on a track there is only one winner. (NOT THAT I'M BITTER OR ANYTHING) LOVE THIS SITE THOUGH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 I always find the fifth gear program very poor production. They make their minds up what they want to see, and twist the program to fit it. Its the same with all their car reviews - they just say which one they prefer. They will do some half hearted comparison, and if that doesnt look like favouring their preference, they just say "we like this one so it wins".. Take it with a pinch of salt, just like clarksons views of the 350. We could all drive BMW Z4's, but we aren't all hairdressers that want to drive a common car. Not that we are biassed on this site though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 which car was the faster and more powerfull.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Sounds just like an EVO / Car magazine review. If it's German, they automatically love the badge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkey Posted October 9, 2007 Author Share Posted October 9, 2007 Sorry chaps just needed a rant I have just gone onto the 5th Gear forum and had rant on it, one guy thinks its because they had a spare Z4 knocking around, sorry I'm at it again We all know the answer to the question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James350z Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Didnt they give away a 350 at the biginning of the series? They only went with the Z4 because they couldnt give 2 of the same car away in one season. Im sure i remember Vicky saying it was one of her favourite cars of all time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 yep that's correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Yeah in the past 5th gear have said the 350Z is one of the best sports coupes ever, and Vicki Butler Henderson has said its one of her favourite cars. Very inconsistent on that program, I only watch it to see Tiff Needell and Jason Plato sliding about. I'd love to be able to drive like that...then again in somebody elses car I probably could LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkey Posted October 9, 2007 Author Share Posted October 9, 2007 Oh yes, I forgot about them giving one away before good point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Has anyone driven both the 350 coupe and roadster to the limit on the track ? Is there much difference ? The last review that they liked was the coupe, this one was the roadster, maybe the roadster is not as good ? Remember the Z4 was designed as a roadster, whereas the 350Z is a botched coupe. Might be interesting to see the same test with both the coupes Gus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1SM0350z Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 tiff nedell or tit nedell as i like to call him its nowhere neer as good as top gear! but when top gear is not on you have to make sacrifices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polarbear Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 tiff nedell or tit nedell as i like to call him You may not like him (and I don't) but he can sure drive. Who else would Bugatti let loose with their pride and joy on a track??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC350z Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 tiff nedell or tit nedell as i like to call him You may not like him (and I don't) but he can sure drive. Who else would Bugatti let loose with their pride and joy on a track??? Don't watch 5th but I would assume he gave it an amazing review, scripted, in advance to Bugatti. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc.usy Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 i suppose well always have that problem of the badge- but it doesnt bother any of us- thats y weve got a z and not a z4! who wants to be common anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelwr Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Oh yes, I forgot about them giving one away before good point I'm sure they said enter the comp and you can win either I'm dead p!ssed off cos, being up north thought I'll enter online and save a quid plus get a second Zed. Web site says only the Z4 is the prize and to enter you they need to debit £1 from your card. Cheap skates! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDR_UK Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 They just said the Z4 was better at the limit. I can believe that - the new Z convertible weighs more than 1700Kg in GT spec! I don't know the weight of the Z4, but I guess it's at least 200kg lighter! I think if they'd compared the Z4 with the Z coupe - things would have been different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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