Unsafe?

chii370 · 12-02-2014, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BGTV8

Mate, you are arguing with yourself and this is a very lo-value thread.

I simply invite you to re-read the second last sentence of your original post - if you are so afraid of the car killing you, then sell it and leave the forum.

Nope, arguing with those who choose to ignore issues with their "baby" ive had a 370 nismo since 09. Thats longer than 80% of the community has owned one consistently. So ive "appriciated" it longer than most have even been around one, i have a lot of exp with this car. Took me a bit to get over my fanboyism though. Its only a valued thread based on where the conversation goes, and what others contribute. And considering the first OP inquiry was simply what the community felt about the posed question AKA opinions then it can only be based on responses. I was sure most already knew about the safety issues but i had not counted on the devotion level being so high it made people ignore it so much as to not even post an honest opinion. Sorry i "wasted" your time by not supplying you with a topic relevant to your every desire and interest. And be assured i dont require justification to sell im just held back by a lack of buyers, its winter, and i owe a lot on it because i rolled the 09 into the 13 before i started a family or moved to DC.

Also curious, i need a 370z to be part of a 370z forum?

Eagle · 12-02-2014, 12:02 AM

Honestly I was wondering why this wasn't a farewell post to begin with. It sounds like the OP has already decided that getting 370z was a big mistake for many reasons other than the safety

DavidZ370 · 12-02-2014, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by chii370

So I dont know if this has been discussed before or not, but ive been here a good while and havent seen it. But as im sure 99% of you are well aware, the 350Z was..... pretty much the most unsafe sports car ever produced, ever. If you didnt, please do a little research.

That being said, why is it when I enquire information from the IIHS, safecar, or even nissan themselves non give clear and concise answers as to what the safety ratings on the 370z are? This has me quite concerned! rightfully so I believe. The 370 is built on a "revised" version of........ the exact same thing, lets not kid ourselves.

Im aware the 370 has several new features on the inside of the cabin to help, such as airbags for every possible place on your body........ but if its anything like the guaranteed 100% to kill you death trap 350z they wont really amount to anything useful aside from helping soak up some of the blood i guess.

Has anyone found any viable, credible information about this? is anyone concerned? has anyone gotten killed in a 370 yet? "would like to see per million manufactured numbers" we are the community, we all drive this car, our wifes, our kids drive this car. This is something I think someone needs to find out. Would do it myself if i even knew where to start digging. Its been 6 years, I think thats 6 years too long to go without releasing info. Seems like they want to hide it to me.

also, unrelated.... but this made me lul. 2015 Nissan 370Z Nismo First Test - Motor Trend
new nismo is worse than the old one in literally every single category. This will be the last nissan I ever own in my entire life. Might add a desperate price drop on the sale of my car now that I know it will probably kill me soon.

Weren't you selling the car anyway? or is this a way to make you justify why you want to sell?>

NoLaKrewe · 12-02-2014, 12:25 AM

Poor 370z. So many people would appreciate it, but she ended up in his hands.

Trips · 12-02-2014, 01:22 AM

Im pretty sure we're done here.

And NO you don't need to exclusively own a Z to be part of this forum.

Everyone is welcomed regardless of what they drive.

Being respectful will go along way to always having people more than willing to help if the occasion should arise or asking for some input in a civil discussion.

carlitos_370z · 12-01-2014, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Wonka2581

It really does not matter what car you are in when you are in a major accident... If the (delta V) Is to high you are dead... There is litteraly a million things that can kill you in a traffic accident... And it does not matter what "safety" rating the car has... Every car in the U.S. has to meet a standerd safety rating in order for it to be legal. Bottom line SPEED KILLS...

Amen

Dude... even in a damn Porsche you can kill your self

i dont understand your issue.....

redstarcg · 12-01-2014, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by chii370

Yes, i regret buying my car. Yes nissan has earned the hatred from me over the years, but im still stuck with it and would like better understanding of what ive been stuck with.

Why not just sell it? Even if you loose a good amount of money just sell it and be happy that its gone. Nobody is forcing you to keep it? I already made a game plan if for whatever reason money becomes though and I cannot afford my car I will just sell it and pay the difference off and be done with it.

Wonka2581 · 12-01-2014, 02:54 PM

I got it.... I got a car that has a top notch safety rating... It will keep you *** safe!!!

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dant1127 · 12-01-2014, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by chii370

"fanfags"

So to recap, do as your mommy told you as a child. If you dont have anything nice to say dont say anything at all kids.

1. Maybe take some of your own advice?

2. Safety is a matter of perspective. I drove an '04 Wrangler followed by a '95 Cherokee for a few years before my Z. My 370Z is light years ahead of either of these cars. A wreck can kill no matter what you drive. Not many cars on the street can avoid a wreck as well as a Z (or any competent sports car with powerful brakes/sticky tires and an attentive driver behind the wheel).

Sure, of you run a Z nose first into a semi going 90mph, you won't be walking away in 1 piece. But even the safest car is going to have situations that physics can't ignore. On the flip side, how hard is it to roll a Z vs. a full-size pickup with an autozone block lift and mud tires? Which one will stop on a dime? Around here the lifted truck market dwarfs the sports car market by an impressive margin.

So is the Z really a dangerous car to own? All I can say is I survived wrecks in plenty of other "death traps" by comparison, and my Z has yet to lose any suspension bits or random bolts while driving.

12-02-2014, 12:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
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12-02-2014, 12:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
NoLaKrewe Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NoLa Posts: 469 Drives: 2011 FJ//2015 370z Rep Power: 13	Poor 370z. So many people would appreciate it, but she ended up in his hands. __________________ Starting a NoLa Z club https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheBigeZClub/ The struggle will be real!

12-02-2014, 01:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Im pretty sure we're done here. And NO you don't need to exclusively own a Z to be part of this forum. Everyone is welcomed regardless of what they drive. Being respectful will go along way to always having people more than willing to help if the occasion should arise or asking for some input in a civil discussion. 370zHawaii, Rusty and carlitos_370z like this. __________________

12-01-2014, 02:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	I got it.... I got a car that has a top notch safety rating... It will keep you * safe!!! ( Click to show/hide ) Ladeys and gentleman let me introduce you to the TOYOTA PRIUS ( Click to show/hide )** But wait there's more... Yes thats right if you act NOW you will get a free box of SUMMERS EVE DOUCHE With your new TOYOTA PRIUS purchase.. __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

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