Disappointment in the roadster!

kantonm · 10-12-2009, 02:19 AM

So, i went by the local dealer and they have a black roadster touring. I think the car looks sexy on the outside... the seats look a little cheap with the leather trim and the mesh inserts. The largest let down is that the crossmember that runs behind the seats at shoulder height limits the seat movement, so much so that I was unable to get a comfortable combination between the angle of the seatback and distance from the pedals. I am not that tall (6'02") and had the same issue with the 350Z to a greater extent.. I am seriously let down because I was very seriously considering the 370 roadster... For the record, I have no problem in fitting in the coupe..

Red370 · 10-12-2009, 04:44 AM

well then I would reccommend to you sir, get the coupe.

kenchan · 10-12-2009, 04:21 PM

coupes are better anyway... (i have no scientific data).

LONDON2012 · 10-12-2009, 06:48 PM

The mesh inserts allow for the heated and cooled air to get to you. I don't think they look any worse than the coupe's leather seats with synthetic suede inserts. It should be all leather or not at all. At least in the roadster I can tell myself its for my heated and cooled pleasure. As for the seat adjustment issue, I can't comment since I'm too short for it to be an issue.

370Zsteve · 10-12-2009, 06:54 PM

Get a coupe, the roadster is a chick car

Brazilbro · 10-13-2009, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

Get a coupe, the roadster is a chick car

Trips · 10-13-2009, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

Get a coupe, the roadster is a chick car

1slow370 · 10-13-2009, 03:36 AM

A Z without it's top is an L for Ladies only.

Edit: unless it's a T-top then it's uber bitchin

Lug · 10-13-2009, 09:28 AM

Suddenly, I feel like I'm at that other forum.

370Zsteve · 10-13-2009, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lug

Suddenly, I feel like I'm at that other forum.

Real Women Drive Hardtops?

Lug · 10-13-2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

Real Women Drive Hardtops?

I think the website is www.It'sNotExactlyLikeMineSoItSucks.com.

lemansz20 · 10-13-2009, 10:35 AM

I love the roadster, havent been able to sit in one, but i do look at it as " If I cant get comfortable, then I cant drive it" so im 6 feet, how tall are you?

Lug · 10-13-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by lemansz20

I love the roadster, havent been able to sit in one, but i do look at it as " If I cant get comfortable, then I cant drive it" so im 6 feet, how tall are you?

I may just be pulling this out of my ash, but I'm guessing he's 6"02".

lemansz20 · 10-14-2009, 12:48 AM

My bad didnt read his full post, was just upset that it might be uncomfortable and I would become a VERY unhappy camper if I went to purchase soon.

10-12-2009, 02:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
kantonm Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: california Posts: 29 Drives: 06 Acura TL Rep Power: 16	Disappointment in the roadster! So, i went by the local dealer and they have a black roadster touring. I think the car looks sexy on the outside... the seats look a little cheap with the leather trim and the mesh inserts. The largest let down is that the crossmember that runs behind the seats at shoulder height limits the seat movement, so much so that I was unable to get a comfortable combination between the angle of the seatback and distance from the pedals. I am not that tall (6'02") and had the same issue with the 350Z to a greater extent.. I am seriously let down because I was very seriously considering the 370 roadster... For the record, I have no problem in fitting in the coupe..

10-12-2009, 04:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	well then I would reccommend to you sir, get the coupe. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

10-12-2009, 06:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	Get a coupe, the roadster is a chick car __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

10-13-2009, 09:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 20	Suddenly, I feel like I'm at that other forum. __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs

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LONDON2012 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: colorado Posts: 109 Drives: 2014 Mustang Rep Power: 16	The mesh inserts allow for the heated and cooled air to get to you. I don't think they look any worse than the coupe's leather seats with synthetic suede inserts. It should be all leather or not at all. At least in the roadster I can tell myself its for my heated and cooled pleasure. As for the seat adjustment issue, I can't comment since I'm too short for it to be an issue.

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lemansz20 Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: THe world Posts: 195 Drives: Nissan Maxima Rep Power: 0	I love the roadster, havent been able to sit in one, but i do look at it as " If I cant get comfortable, then I cant drive it" so im 6 feet, how tall are you?

10-14-2009, 12:48 AM	#14 (permalink)
lemansz20 Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: THe world Posts: 195 Drives: Nissan Maxima Rep Power: 0	My bad didnt read his full post, was just upset that it might be uncomfortable and I would become a VERY unhappy camper if I went to purchase soon.