new 370z
#11
Originally Posted by Chris S' timestamp='1342145952' post='21855769
Nissan got much right about the 370, but also cut too many corners making it a pretty poor platform for tracking. Decent car, but I'd never recommend one for anyone planning to hit the track or drive very aggressively in the twisties.
I'd have to agree that it is probably the best looking current car from Japan because Honda, Nissan, and Toyotas new designs are all atrocious.
#12
#13
I cannot see how Nissan can make a new Z car that is lighter, smaller, and also attract a "more mainstream" market. I imagine the discussion at Nissan headquarters is leaning towards a less powerful, cheaper, less focused car. I don't think that's a good path for the car, but might well be a good path for Nissan financially. Perhaps the idea is a car closer to a RWD economy car than a modern interpretation of the 300ZX. Again, I don't think that is a good path for the Z car, but I'm not paying the bills over at Nissan, so maybe that's what they need to do. It's never going to be a car that sets company-wide sales records, and it seems somebody at Nissan thinks it should, sadly.
#14
370z is a bloated toad of a car. Lumpy, bumpy, downright dumpy looking. Swollen nose riding about 4-6" too high, fat, saggy rear, face looks like a constipated fish. Worst part is it's at least 500 lb. overweight. They don't need to take notes from the Z06 on weight, it is also 3300+ lb. Need to take notes on the FR-S/BRZ, S2000, FD RX-7, S13 240SX, and of course the 240Z. 2800 lb or less, Nissan. Not another 2-seat G.
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#16
I cannot see how Nissan can make a new Z car that is lighter, smaller, and also attract a "more mainstream" market. I imagine the discussion at Nissan headquarters is leaning towards a less powerful, cheaper, less focused car. I don't think that's a good path for the car, but might well be a good path for Nissan financially. Perhaps the idea is a car closer to a RWD economy car than a modern interpretation of the 300ZX. Again, I don't think that is a good path for the Z car, but I'm not paying the bills over at Nissan, so maybe that's what they need to do. It's never going to be a car that sets company-wide sales records, and it seems somebody at Nissan thinks it should, sadly.
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I love my 370Z roadster. During my short 2 mile drive from dealership to home, I knew i could never go back to an S. I'm actually glad this car has a little weight to it. It cruises nicely. Lightweight, low and stiff is out for me. 10 minutes into the first ride with my wife she said "remind me again why the S2000 was so expensive" Now don't get me wrong, I loved the S... it was just time to move on.
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#19
The 370Z is virtually a supermodel compared to current Acura cars!
I would say they are tied with Subaru.
Yes to this
Wait a minute. Acura deserves at least an honorable mention in this ugly contest.
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Originally Posted by meccjoo' timestamp='1342156245' post='21856054
[quote name='JHooby' timestamp='1342143682' post='21855700']
the 370z - no the whole new Nissan family are the ugliest cars available today.
the 370z - no the whole new Nissan family are the ugliest cars available today.
Yes to this
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#20
Originally Posted by Chris S' timestamp='1342145952' post='21855769
Nissan got much right about the 370, but also cut too many corners making it a pretty poor platform for tracking. Decent car, but I'd never recommend one for anyone planning to hit the track or drive very aggressively in the twisties.
Engine tends to overheat easily (and maybe diff/rear end?)
Car suffers from really bad fuel starvation - one track day org I attended advised anyone w/ a 370 to top their tanks after every session, saying that it could be catastrophic otherwise.
Engine lacks refinement, and works best w/ really expensive oil even though it doesn't have that high a specific output.
It's way overweight, despite having shrunk vs. the 350. How can such a small car be so heavy?
That said, I'd probably enjoy is as a purely street car.