Coupe or Roadster

[370Z] · 12-12-2011, 04:27 PM

Hi guys,

My name is Dave, I am new to this forum and thought that starting a new thread would be a great way to get to know everyone.

I am looking at buying a 370z in January but am undecided whether to get the Coupe or the Roadster and would like peoples opinions and the pros and cons of each.

Im sure this thread has been done before but as i said i think it will be a great way to get to know all the 370z enthusiasts.

Thanks

TreeSemdyZee · 12-12-2011, 04:49 PM

Hi Dave.

Is your car going to be a daily driver? What kind of weather does Sydney have? Extremely hot, extremely cold? Either one doesn't work well for a roadster in my opinion.
Personally, I'd like to have both coupe and roadster, but that is a little pricey.
Good luck in your search.

geosZ · 12-12-2011, 06:00 PM

iv had both and loved em both just as much. Roadsters get a lot of attention with the top down but downside is that not to Manny wings are made for the roadsters and im a wing guy. The coupe is lighter and for me the rear end looks better but no sunroof. I wish i had both as well. Blue roadster and yellow coupe FTW.

Roadster4Us · 12-12-2011, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

Hi Dave.

Is your car going to be a daily driver? What kind of weather does Sydney have? Extremely hot, extremely cold? Either one doesn't work well for a roadster in my opinion.
Personally, I'd like to have both coupe and roadster, but that is a little pricey.
Good luck in your search.

Heated and cooled seats help with those extremes.

[370Z] · 12-12-2011, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

Hi Dave.

Is your car going to be a daily driver? What kind of weather does Sydney have? Extremely hot, extremely cold? Either one doesn't work well for a roadster in my opinion.
Personally, I'd like to have both coupe and roadster, but that is a little pricey.
Good luck in your search.

Yes the car is going to be a daily.

Sydney weather is all over the place at the moment. But for about 9 months of the year i drive with my windows open so in regards to weather Sydney couldnt be better.

Zaggeron · 12-12-2011, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Roadster4Us

Heated and cooled seats help with those extremes.

When the top is down and it's 110f, the cooled seats -- much like the goggles -- do nothing

Still the roadster is pretty damn fun between 65f and 100f

[370Z] · 12-14-2011, 04:02 PM

Anyone else with opinions?

Majestik · 12-15-2011, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [370Z]

Anyone else with opinions?

Nope.... Not here

3sevenzero · 12-15-2011, 09:49 AM

Love my vert......sold my motorcycle.....got he best of both worlds now.....

reldas · 12-18-2011, 08:02 AM

love my coupe, i live in sydney and the weather is just to crazy to have a roadster. 1 mintue is sunny the next its raining hard.

gr8-wrx · 12-18-2011, 11:12 AM

ZR was right for us, but only because it is not our DD.

[370Z] · 12-20-2011, 03:54 PM

I believe that the roadster would be a better car when the roof is down but how is it during winter when the roof is up as a daily?

primussa · 01-15-2012, 08:53 PM

I owned 350Z coupe for 4 years. Now I have 370Z roadster. After one year I can definitely say that roadster is much more fun to drive with the top down especially when I take it for weekend drive in Adelaide Hills.

For those rainy or extremely hot days soft top does the good job although it is a bit noisier inside than in the coupe.

After all I have no regrets that I paid higher price. If I had to choose again I would definitely go with roadster.

TerribleONE · 01-15-2012, 09:32 PM

coupe hands down IMO

RoadZter · 01-15-2012, 11:11 PM

Roadster ftw!

12-12-2011, 04:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
[370Z] Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sydney Posts: 4 Drives: 10 Rep Power: 13	Coupe or Roadster Hi guys, My name is Dave, I am new to this forum and thought that starting a new thread would be a great way to get to know everyone. I am looking at buying a 370z in January but am undecided whether to get the Coupe or the Roadster and would like peoples opinions and the pros and cons of each. Im sure this thread has been done before but as i said i think it will be a great way to get to know all the 370z enthusiasts. Thanks

12-12-2011, 06:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
geosZ Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: queens ny Posts: 623 Drives: 2012 wrx Sti ice S. Rep Power: 15	iv had both and loved em both just as much. Roadsters get a lot of attention with the top down but downside is that not to Manny wings are made for the roadsters and im a wing guy. The coupe is lighter and for me the rear end looks better but no sunroof. I wish i had both as well. Blue roadster and yellow coupe FTW. __________________ ark cbe R.I.P.°berk test pipes°red injen cai°180 lights°eibach springs°spacers°pioneer navi/dvd°stillen splitter°carbonsignal fenders°xxr 527 wheels•momo Italy floor mats•weapon R 4 point Raceing harness. SOLD. NEW CAR 2012 Subaru Sti sedan ice silver.

12-18-2011, 11:12 AM	#11 (permalink)
gr8-wrx Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 611 Drives: 10 370z Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 15	ZR was right for us, but only because it is not our DD. __________________ Me: 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double-Cab SB Wifey: 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD Weekends: 2010 Nissan 370z Roadster

01-15-2012, 09:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	coupe hands down IMO __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

01-15-2012, 11:11 PM	#15 (permalink)
RoadZter Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sunny South Texas! Posts: 228 Drives: 370z Roadster Rep Power: 13	Roadster ftw! __________________ 2008 Nissan Titan Crew, 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster 2011 Mercedes GL 450 "Guess who drives the Nissans?"

12-12-2011, 04:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,885 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	Hi Dave. Is your car going to be a daily driver? What kind of weather does Sydney have? Extremely hot, extremely cold? Either one doesn't work well for a roadster in my opinion. Personally, I'd like to have both coupe and roadster, but that is a little pricey. Good luck in your search.

12-14-2011, 04:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
[370Z] Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sydney Posts: 4 Drives: 10 Rep Power: 13	Anyone else with opinions?

12-15-2011, 09:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
3sevenzero Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 31 Drives: 2010 370Z roadster Rep Power: 14	Love my vert......sold my motorcycle.....got he best of both worlds now.....

12-18-2011, 08:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
reldas Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sydney Posts: 144 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z auto Rep Power: 14	love my coupe, i live in sydney and the weather is just to crazy to have a roadster. 1 mintue is sunny the next its raining hard.

12-20-2011, 03:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
[370Z] Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sydney Posts: 4 Drives: 10 Rep Power: 13	I believe that the roadster would be a better car when the roof is down but how is it during winter when the roof is up as a daily?

01-15-2012, 08:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
primussa Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 2 Drives: 10 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 14	I owned 350Z coupe for 4 years. Now I have 370Z roadster. After one year I can definitely say that roadster is much more fun to drive with the top down especially when I take it for weekend drive in Adelaide Hills. For those rainy or extremely hot days soft top does the good job although it is a bit noisier inside than in the coupe. After all I have no regrets that I paid higher price. If I had to choose again I would definitely go with roadster.

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