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Old 03-16-2011, 01:46 PM   #19 (permalink)
tabrams31
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Originally Posted by bavarian06 View Post
can owners chime in. i'm reading all the reviews and they said the engine sounds unrefined as the rpm cilmbs. and the road noise in the cabin is on the high level.

i dont really mind the noise since the old datsun has absolutely zero sound dampening (used to it). but the rpm comment is a bit disappointing. on the m3, as the engine pulls to a nose bleed 8,300 rpm, its a sirens song. i drive with my stereo in mute cause i just love the engine/exhaust tones.
Hey - I'm the guy that had the same M3 as you and I switched to the 370z. First the road noise in the cabin is on the high level. Especially if you switch out the exhaust. I find it hard trying to talk on my phone via bluetooth in my Z. But you can get your 370z Dynomatttttttted.. I heard that helps..

On the unrefined sounds as the rpm climbs? I don't know about that.. I like the way my Z sounds but honestly it will never sound like my old 2008 M3. V8 Forced induction? I loved that sound!! But I have no regrets with going the 370z route. Overall I think it's a better looking car than the M3 and the cabin is like a cockpit! I have the one with the Navi and I love the look of it!! Again - nothing will sound like your M3.. But the 370z with the right exhaust will still sound sweet!

Good luck!! Hope this helps from a fellow - ex-M3 owner..
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