370Z good or bad?

BlackSapphireZ · 12-25-2008, 08:38 AM

one word

HEAVY

I kinda like the new lights just like ones on the maxima

hell of better front and rear end than the Acura TL!!!! what an ugly freaking car lol

NJ-Eric · 12-25-2008, 03:51 PM

Well, I think that these are great days to be performance car enthusiasts. There are lots of performance alternatives out there and the Nissan 370Z is just another great choice. I think that it is supposed to be much lighter than the old 350Z, shorter too. I think that it looks fine. There are certainly worse ways to get from point A to B.

-Eric

rcube · 12-28-2008, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by GatorBlue371

However, another factor was the Rev-matching manual. the last thing i want to do is buy the 370, never get good at heel-toe, and then fuck up when i upgrade to an M3 or Cayman or something

I think thats the coolest thing going for the car. Also it is something you can turn on or off. So you can still get good at heel-toe if you wish.

MVF4Rrider · 12-28-2008, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by GatorBlue371

However, another factor was the Rev-matching manual. the last thing i want to do is buy the 370, never get good at heel-toe, and then fuck up when i upgrade to an M3 or Cayman or something

I often blip the throttle when downshifting (not heal and toe) under normal driving conditions just to get a really smooth downshift, so I don't need the car to do it. I would like to check that feature out to see how well it works.

Mikewarlover · 12-29-2008, 03:49 AM

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Im not a very expirienced manual driver, being that ive never owned one, so i could see myself relying on the feature too much for my own good.

However, it is a very cool aspect of the car, and all the reviews out on it have come back very positive, i dont think ive heard one bad thing in regards to the Rev-Matching.

Rev matching and downshift is 50% of the fun when driving a manual so i don't see why let the car do it urself. I just learned manual one month ago when i got my car and now i am improving and could do good downshift and rev match most of the time. Making perfect downshift is really rewarding.

Z4Kevo · 01-04-2009, 09:13 PM

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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.

I have to agree with you Mikewarlover about the sports car handling. Having driven several 350z and owned an RX8 and now an ///M Coupe...the RX8 and ///M actually handle in a very similar way...IMHO the 350Z on the other hand does feel like a lumbering boat compared to either of them. I would never own one...the handling just isn't acceptable.

stephenti · 01-04-2009, 09:35 PM

I think it looks great... one of the best designs to come out of Japan since the NSX. I don't care for the rev-matching (that's what I'm for)... but other than that, great looking car.

DiscoZ · 01-06-2009, 01:53 AM

350Z: Step in the right direction, improved over time.
370Z: Right direction. ~Z4M-esque performance for a bargain.

FTR: 350Z is 1-200lbs heavier than a Z4M due to the fact that it's stated kerb weight is heavier and IIRC, measurement uses another system. 370Z is a little heavier, not much.

ATX750i · 01-10-2009, 09:15 PM

Went to my local Nissan dealer lastnight and they left the key in the little box that some dealerships hang on the window. What a bunch of dumbasses. I sat there in it, started it, reved it, but didnt move it. It has intelli-key, they should know that they should not hang an intelli-key on the window of a vehicle thats equiped with such technology. LOL.

Looks better in person but I still perfer the 350z because it is more funcitional, more cargo area and such. Just my $.02

Mikewarlover · 01-10-2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JHastings0826

Went to my local Nissan dealer lastnight and they left the key in the little box that some dealerships hang on the window. What a bunch of dumbasses. I sat there in it, started it, reved it, but didnt move it. It has intelli-key, they should know that they should not hang an intelli-key on the window of a vehicle thats equiped with such technology. LOL.

Looks better in person but I still perfer the 350z because it is more funcitional, more cargo area and such. Just my $.02

wow really haha i am suprised by how dumb they are .... remind me of wat jeremy clarkson did on top gear to richard hammseters Challenger.

ATX750i · 01-10-2009, 10:23 PM

LOL, thought about a couple doughnuts in an untainted parking lot with it but I figured they had cameras there. Wasnt going to leave the premisis with it though. But then thought about how highly illegal it was for me even to start the car. Cops will try and get ya for anything down here.

Mikewarlover · 01-10-2009, 11:05 PM

its not a big deal i mean they give u cars for test drive right? Permission or with out really shouldn't be a issue. I mean i was able to test drive a 135 alone for a long time and wasted quater tank of gas so why would they try to trouble to just to start the car haha.

ATX750i · 01-10-2009, 11:13 PM

The dealership closed at 8, I was there at about 9:30. Lol.

jragan · 01-11-2009, 09:29 AM

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LOL, thought about a couple doughnuts in an untainted parking lot with it but I figured they had cameras there. Wasnt going to leave the premisis with it though. But then thought about how highly illegal it was for me even to start the car. Cops will try and get ya for anything down here.

It's illegal in Texas to leave a car parked with the keys in it. So, technically, they would have been in violation

hansaysso · 02-12-2009, 11:54 PM

while i personally wouldn't own a Z of any shape or form, i can respect the bargain for what you get out of it. and all of you saying that the 370 is ugly, while it DEFINITELY is NOT pretty, it looks MUCH better in person than in pictures....its kinda like facebook, sometimes the girls that look hot in pictures....not so good looking in person. think opposite for the 370. all and all.....i still like my MC much better :]

12-25-2008, 08:38 AM	#23
BlackSapphireZ Major 97 Rep 1,191 Posts Drives: 22 GLE 53 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ladson, SC iTrader: (0)	one word HEAVY I kinda like the new lights just like ones on the maxima hell of better front and rear end than the Acura TL!!!! what an ugly freaking car lol __________________ 2022 GLE 53 Coupe
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12-25-2008, 03:51 PM	#24
NJ-Eric Private 0 Rep 51 Posts Drives: Montego Blue Z4 3.0Si Coupe Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Now living in TX iTrader: (0)	Well, I think that these are great days to be performance car enthusiasts. There are lots of performance alternatives out there and the Nissan 370Z is just another great choice. I think that it is supposed to be much lighter than the old 350Z, shorter too. I think that it looks fine. There are certainly worse ways to get from point A to B. -Eric
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01-04-2009, 09:35 PM	#29
stephenti New Member 2 Rep 25 Posts Drives: Z4MC Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hollywood Hills iTrader: (0)	I think it looks great... one of the best designs to come out of Japan since the NSX. I don't care for the rev-matching (that's what I'm for)... but other than that, great looking car. __________________ M Coupe with Black/Blue CSL Wheels M Coupe with Black/Blue Stock Wheels
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01-06-2009, 01:53 AM	#30
DiscoZ Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 273 Posts Drives: 991.1S, G05 X5 50i, LR Disco Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: T.Dot iTrader: (0)	350Z: Step in the right direction, improved over time. 370Z: Right direction. ~Z4M-esque performance for a bargain. FTR: 350Z is 1-200lbs heavier than a Z4M due to the fact that it's stated kerb weight is heavier and IIRC, measurement uses another system. 370Z is a little heavier, not much. __________________ 2015 Porsche 911 C2S \| 2019 BMW X5 50i \| 2020 Land Rover Discovery 2007 Ducati Monster S4RS \| 2016 BMW RNineT \| 2018 Aprilia RSV4 \| 2019 Speed Triple RS
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01-10-2009, 09:15 PM	#31
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]	Went to my local Nissan dealer lastnight and they left the key in the little box that some dealerships hang on the window. What a bunch of dumbasses. I sat there in it, started it, reved it, but didnt move it. It has intelli-key, they should know that they should not hang an intelli-key on the window of a vehicle thats equiped with such technology. LOL. Looks better in person but I still perfer the 350z because it is more funcitional, more cargo area and such. Just my $.02 __________________ Johnathan 03' 2.5i Maldives Blue Roadster - SOLD 09' 2.0 Polished Metal Metallic Honda Civic Si - Current
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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]	LOL, thought about a couple doughnuts in an untainted parking lot with it but I figured they had cameras there. Wasnt going to leave the premisis with it though. But then thought about how highly illegal it was for me even to start the car. Cops will try and get ya for anything down here. __________________ Johnathan 03' 2.5i Maldives Blue Roadster - SOLD 09' 2.0 Polished Metal Metallic Honda Civic Si - Current
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01-10-2009, 11:05 PM	#34
Mikewarlover Major 40 Rep 1,165 Posts Drives: white Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Richmond BC iTrader: (0)	its not a big deal i mean they give u cars for test drive right? Permission or with out really shouldn't be a issue. I mean i was able to test drive a 135 alone for a long time and wasted quater tank of gas so why would they try to trouble to just to start the car haha.
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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]	The dealership closed at 8, I was there at about 9:30. Lol. __________________ Johnathan 03' 2.5i Maldives Blue Roadster - SOLD 09' 2.0 Polished Metal Metallic Honda Civic Si - Current
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02-12-2009, 11:54 PM	#37
hansaysso Private First Class 8 Rep 165 Posts Drives: 07 Z4MC, 93 RX7 FD3S Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Federal Way iTrader: (0)	while i personally wouldn't own a Z of any shape or form, i can respect the bargain for what you get out of it. and all of you saying that the 370 is ugly, while it DEFINITELY is NOT pretty, it looks MUCH better in person than in pictures....its kinda like facebook, sometimes the girls that look hot in pictures....not so good looking in person. think opposite for the 370. all and all.....i still like my MC much better :]
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