370Z good or bad?

Mikewarlover · 12-23-2008, 01:17 AM

Just saw some video of edmund's test on the new 370z and they rather liked it very much and stated its better than a 135 lol. Personally i hate all Z they r cheap, rather ugly, fat, and slow and handles like a boat. Yet this new one seems like its gonna be a performance bargain despite the look which i still don't like too much. So wat do u guys think?

googoomas · 12-23-2008, 02:06 AM

you know, the 350 z as much as I wanted to dislike it was a good looking car. nissan has just gone and thrown those looks out the door with the 370 z by giving it ugly lines, fat panels and even more ugly lights.....

omg516 · 12-23-2008, 02:32 AM

You can't argue with the performance of the new 370z. Not to mention the improved interior.

Mikewarlover · 12-23-2008, 02:56 AM

performance seem to be good on paper but the interior is still POS

Rick Hunter · 12-23-2008, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikewarlover

Just saw some video of edmund's test on the new 370z and they rather liked it very much and stated its better than a 135 lol. Personally i hate all Z they r cheap, rather ugly, fat, and slow and handles like a boat. Yet this new one seems like its gonna be a performance bargain despite the look which i still don't like too much. So wat do u guys think?

Curious... are you speaking from personal experience?

The Nissan Z has been a performance bargain and continues to be one. They chose to design this car to be a sports car for the masses, and have done a good job. If it weren't so common out there I'd have one myself.

marcus1701 · 12-23-2008, 04:01 AM

I think it looks fun, just like a Mini, or an S2000....but I'd never buy one

MMMazing07 · 12-23-2008, 09:43 AM

cometics are all subjective. but when i saw the 370Z i was like holy crap that thing is ugly. i saw one on the road the other day and i sear to God, it looks like a baby GTR. i really like it now. car is crazy fast for the price. i would like to run one with my car. it will be a very close race.

FYI: the 370z comes with 19x10 in the rear with a 275 tire!!!! and they have problems hooking up.

koala · 12-23-2008, 11:11 AM

Hopefully they improved the interior (by looking at the pics it does look better, but in person may be a completely different story).

Here in Canada they may also wish to price the car competitively. When it starts at 30k USD and over $45k CAD, there is something seriously wrong with that.

rcube · 12-23-2008, 12:43 PM

wow cool, the 6-speed manual can auto rev match for you (you can turn it on or off).
Hum... now I want to test drive one. haha

Rick Hunter · 12-23-2008, 01:34 PM

The 370Z is just Fugly Beautiful. It's nice to see that Nissan continues to approach or match the performance of more expensive cars. Regardless... competition is good for consumers.

I plan to test drive one for shits and giggles.

TopDown · 12-23-2008, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikewarlover

performance seem to be good on paper but the interior is still POS

+1

Mikewarlover · 12-23-2008, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick Hunter

Curious... are you speaking from personal experience?

The Nissan Z has been a performance bargain and continues to be one. They chose to design this car to be a sports car for the masses, and have done a good job. If it weren't so common out there I'd have one myself.

I thought the 350z is good looking when it first came out but then it becomes alright cause theres so many on the road. The 370z on the other hand is ugly to start with I mean wats rong with the old front headlight the new one just make u go like ew....

Speaking of performance its not like the 350z weighs a ton its actually similiar weight as our cars but it doesn't drive and feel like a proper sports car. On the other hand the cheaper and less powerful rx8 feels like a true sports car.

Crimson92 · 12-23-2008, 03:54 PM

i used to have a 350z it is not fat/slow/heavy/lame/cheap

it was a great car for the money

Mikewarlover · 12-23-2008, 04:54 PM

Just personal opinion

3002 tii · 12-23-2008, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick Hunter

Curious... are you speaking from personal experience?

The Nissan Z has been a performance bargain and continues to be one. They chose to design this car to be a sports car for the masses, and have done a good job. If it weren't so common out there I'd have one myself.

+1 can't understand how anyone would say the 350z handles like a "boat"...

Mikewarlover · 12-23-2008, 06:35 PM

lol maybe boat is too over the top wat i meant to say is it does not have a very direct and extremely sporty feel.

knuklz · 12-23-2008, 08:42 PM

I don't know where you get "Slow,Ugly"Cheap"Handles like a boat" from but its the best bang for the buck if you'd like to call it that.. Compare it to the 3.0Si..More Horses.. More feel..Looks.. mm both very beautiful.. As for comparing it to the M well.. The nismo 350z is ALMOST quicker around the Track than an M " Best bang for the Buck"

Rick Hunter · 12-23-2008, 11:02 PM

The 350Z has very neutral handling and is quite controllable at the limit. Perhaps the "boat" description stems from the fact that the 350Z has a more open passenger compartment coupled with the fact that it isn't as lairy around corners vs. the Z4. But that use of "boat" is an exaggeration of galactic proportions.

It might have taken Nissan 7 years to get their Z package into the E46/E85/E86 M performance territory, but they are relishing it now. Good for them. And looking toward the future with the 370Z, BMW better be shitting their pants because they came out with their own update that's bigger and heavier than before.

rc'Z · 12-24-2008, 09:04 AM

Datsun used to make some right good performance cars for their class back in the early 70's. I took my fare share of trophies home from the SCCA and Corvette club gymkhanas , auto cross to you young guys, with my 240Z back in those days. It's nice to see them making a come back. Their cars still aren't BMW's though.

caseysc · 12-24-2008, 02:28 PM

In a different lifetime I had both a 280Z and 300ZX Turbo. Loved them both. Wanted one from the time I saw a 240Z when I was 17. I have often missed those cars because, similiar to my Z4, they were "personal" cars from the ground up. Back then, many called them a poor man's corvette.

Looking at the 370Z, I see a little of the old 240Z. Not crazy about the whole picture but I like it better than the 350Z. In fact, it's a close call between "fugly" and "interesting". Now, I'm sure many have said that about the first Z4s so don't put too much into that. I'm pretty sure that it's a beast when run hard and somewhat lacking in feel and control. As someone else said though, probably big bank for the buck. Would I buy one---no. I'm BMW through and through. But I sure would like to drive one.

schwank · 12-24-2008, 04:04 PM

Hi,
Ive had 280zx, (first gen) 300zx, and traded in the 350Z for the M coupe. Compared to the M coupe the 350z felt "heavy" from what I remember on the track. I only tracked the 350z once.

the 350z was a great car for the price, im sure the 370 will be too. I really dont like the way it looks though.

ATX750i · 12-24-2008, 05:20 PM

I like the looks for the 350z better than the 370z but im sure the 370z will put the 350z to shame in the performance category, depends on the weight though. I have noticed a trend in most car manufactures, they are going more toward the luxary line in all their models. Take the CVT transmission for example, If im not mistaken, Audi came out with it and now its in the new Maxima. Or Valet windows, BMW came out with this wonder and now its found in several Honda models. Along with these new features comes weight, some more than others but I think thats what its going to come down to between the 2 cars.

12-23-2008, 01:17 AM	#1
Mikewarlover Major 40 Rep 1,165 Posts Drives: white Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Richmond BC iTrader: (0)	370Z good or bad? Just saw some video of edmund's test on the new 370z and they rather liked it very much and stated its better than a 135 lol. Personally i hate all Z they r cheap, rather ugly, fat, and slow and handles like a boat. Yet this new one seems like its gonna be a performance bargain despite the look which i still don't like too much. So wat do u guys think?
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googoomas First Lieutenant 28 Rep 310 Posts Drives: 155mph (Stupid Limiter) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland iTrader: (2)	you know, the 350 z as much as I wanted to dislike it was a good looking car. nissan has just gone and thrown those looks out the door with the 370 z by giving it ugly lines, fat panels and even more ugly lights.....
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12-23-2008, 02:32 AM	#3
omg516 Lieutenant 18 Rep 572 Posts Drives: 07 e90 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	You can't argue with the performance of the new 370z. Not to mention the improved interior.
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Mikewarlover Major 40 Rep 1,165 Posts Drives: white Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Richmond BC iTrader: (0)	performance seem to be good on paper but the interior is still POS
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MMMazing07 More than you can afford pal....ferrari 180 Rep 1,471 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	cometics are all subjective. but when i saw the 370Z i was like holy crap that thing is ugly. i saw one on the road the other day and i sear to God, it looks like a baby GTR. i really like it now. car is crazy fast for the price. i would like to run one with my car. it will be a very close race. FYI: the 370z comes with 19x10 in the rear with a 275 tire!!!! and they have problems hooking up.
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koala Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 228 Posts Drives: 06 BMW M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Edmonton, AB CA iTrader: (0)	Hopefully they improved the interior (by looking at the pics it does look better, but in person may be a completely different story). Here in Canada they may also wish to price the car competitively. When it starts at 30k USD and over $45k CAD, there is something seriously wrong with that.
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rcube Private 6 Rep 89 Posts Drives: z4mc Join Date: May 2008 Location: vancouver iTrader: (0)	wow cool, the 6-speed manual can auto rev match for you (you can turn it on or off). Hum... now I want to test drive one. haha
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Rick Hunter Skull Squadron Leader 304 Rep 2,031 Posts Drives: '07 M Coupé & '16 435xi GCoupé Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Emerald City iTrader: (20)	The 370Z is just Fugly Beautiful. It's nice to see that Nissan continues to approach or match the performance of more expensive cars. Regardless... competition is good for consumers. I plan to test drive one for shits and giggles. __________________
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Mikewarlover Major 40 Rep 1,165 Posts Drives: white Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Richmond BC iTrader: (0)	Just personal opinion
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Mikewarlover Major 40 Rep 1,165 Posts Drives: white Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Richmond BC iTrader: (0)	lol maybe boat is too over the top wat i meant to say is it does not have a very direct and extremely sporty feel.
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knuklz Private 10 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 2006 Bmw Z4 3.0Si Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	I don't know where you get "Slow,Ugly"Cheap"Handles like a boat" from but its the best bang for the buck if you'd like to call it that.. Compare it to the 3.0Si..More Horses.. More feel..Looks.. mm both very beautiful.. As for comparing it to the M well.. The nismo 350z is ALMOST quicker around the Track than an M " Best bang for the Buck"
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Rick Hunter Skull Squadron Leader 304 Rep 2,031 Posts Drives: '07 M Coupé & '16 435xi GCoupé Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Emerald City iTrader: (20)	The 350Z has very neutral handling and is quite controllable at the limit. Perhaps the "boat" description stems from the fact that the 350Z has a more open passenger compartment coupled with the fact that it isn't as lairy around corners vs. the Z4. But that use of "boat" is an exaggeration of galactic proportions. It might have taken Nissan 7 years to get their Z package into the E46/E85/E86 M performance territory, but they are relishing it now. Good for them. And looking toward the future with the 370Z, BMW better be shitting their pants because they came out with their own update that's bigger and heavier than before. __________________
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12-24-2008, 09:04 AM	#19
rc'Z Captain 13 Rep 821 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Convertible Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Datsun used to make some right good performance cars for their class back in the early 70's. I took my fare share of trophies home from the SCCA and Corvette club gymkhanas , auto cross to you young guys, with my 240Z back in those days. It's nice to see them making a come back. Their cars still aren't BMW's though.
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caseysc Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 2010 128i Conv. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Aiken, SC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 Z4 2.5i [8.00]	In a different lifetime I had both a 280Z and 300ZX Turbo. Loved them both. Wanted one from the time I saw a 240Z when I was 17. I have often missed those cars because, similiar to my Z4, they were "personal" cars from the ground up. Back then, many called them a poor man's corvette. Looking at the 370Z, I see a little of the old 240Z. Not crazy about the whole picture but I like it better than the 350Z. In fact, it's a close call between "fugly" and "interesting". Now, I'm sure many have said that about the first Z4s so don't put too much into that. I'm pretty sure that it's a beast when run hard and somewhat lacking in feel and control. As someone else said though, probably big bank for the buck. Would I buy one---no. I'm BMW through and through. But I sure would like to drive one.
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schwank First Lieutenant 30 Rep 317 Posts Drives: 06 z4 m coupe Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: cincinnati iTrader: (0)	Hi, Ive had 280zx, (first gen) 300zx, and traded in the 350Z for the M coupe. Compared to the M coupe the 350z felt "heavy" from what I remember on the track. I only tracked the 350z once. the 350z was a great car for the price, im sure the 370 will be too. I really dont like the way it looks though.
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ATX750i Captain 32 Rep 746 Posts Drives: 2009 Honda Civic Si Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bay Minette, AL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 Z4 2.5i [0.00]	I like the looks for the 350z better than the 370z but im sure the 370z will put the 350z to shame in the performance category, depends on the weight though. I have noticed a trend in most car manufactures, they are going more toward the luxary line in all their models. Take the CVT transmission for example, If im not mistaken, Audi came out with it and now its in the new Maxima. Or Valet windows, BMW came out with this wonder and now its found in several Honda models. Along with these new features comes weight, some more than others but I think thats what its going to come down to between the 2 cars. __________________ Johnathan 03' 2.5i Maldives Blue Roadster - SOLD 09' 2.0 Polished Metal Metallic Honda Civic Si - Current
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