Why I have a 370Z

Benibiker · 01-15-2018, 05:31 PM

Spot on...

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SOUTHZZ · 01-15-2018, 05:52 PM

Great article.
Just goes to tell you how our cars are seen as "behind times" by some.WRONG
A Z ,give it a Z34 or A 33 has got the staying power.
How many new concept cars have the Z as the base for what they are trying to do?

xxAGAVExx · 01-15-2018, 06:28 PM

The Z is a great car, can be easily modded to make it even better. It was cutting edge, but a lot of the market has caught it, but that doesn’t make it any less of a great sports car for under $40K. While I’ve had my Z for about 5 years, and I’ll be getting a new sports car in the next year or so, I don’t think I’ll ever sell my Z. Heck, just the fact it’s got a manual transmission is a rarity these days. Love my Z!!!!

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Rusty · 01-15-2018, 06:47 PM

Nice article.

You noticed. The Z is starting to get more love from the press lately.

Spoiler · 01-15-2018, 06:52 PM

“...But the Z isn’t bought by people who want pony cars or soulless German metal, it’s bought by people who want a Zed...”

Cyber370 · 01-16-2018, 05:22 AM

In my opinion, the Z has now joined the Lotus Elise in a category where few sports cars exist. Two-seater, rear wheel drive, manual sports cars that have not been updated for quite a while but are still sought after due to their raw character and back-to-basics feel.

PS: The Elise is technically no longer imported to the Americas but it is still a Lotus offering oversees that remains basically unchanged from its minor redesign in 2001.

Zoren 370 · 01-18-2018, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyber370

In my opinion, the Z has now joined the Lotus Elise in a category where few sports cars exist. Two-seater, rear wheel drive, manual sports cars that have not been updated for quite a while but are still sought after due to their raw character and back-to-basics feel.

PS: The Elise is technically no longer imported to the Americas but it is still a Lotus offering oversees that remains basically unchanged from its minor redesign in 2001.

The Elise is no where in the same league as the Z.
With regards to being rare Elise production number is probably 20% of the Z total production number. Again no contest here.

Lotus is hand built and weighs half the weight of the Z.

So its like comparing aging Jlo with her big azz vs young Leaner Taylor Swift

Cyber370 · 01-18-2018, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370

The Elise is no where in the same league as the Z.
With regards to being rare Elise production number is probably 20% of the Z total production number. Again no contest here.

Lotus is hand built and weighs half the weight of the Z.

So its like comparing aging Jlo with her big azz vs young Leaner Taylor Swift

I wasn’t referring to rarity or lightness. Of course in those aspects, the two cars don’t compare. I was referring to “two seater, rear wheel drive” sports cars that have not been updated in a long time (still being sold). Can you think of any others?

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Zoren 370 · 01-18-2018, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyber370

I wasn’t referring to rarity or lightness. Of course in those aspects, the two cars don’t compare. I was referring to “two seater, rear wheel drive” sports cars that have not been updated in a long time (still being sold). Can you think of any others?

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Got you sir, but the Elise is being updated I believe but yes as mentioned by someone unfortunately it would not reach the US market due to federal regulations as the car ( Elise) is built for the track.

stricha · 01-22-2018, 06:40 AM

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Got you sir, but the Elise is being updated I believe but yes as mentioned by someone unfortunately it would not reach the US market due to federal regulations as the car ( Elise) is built for the track.

No. The Lotus Elise has been relativity the same since the early years of the S2. But yes, newer years are not sold in the US anymore; new as in 2012 and beyond.

My bro and I raced all the time and I've driven the Elise. The Z, although being a lot heavier, does still compare and compete with the Elise.

zeeder · 01-21-2018, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyber370

I wasn’t referring to rarity or lightness. Of course in those aspects, the two cars don’t compare. I was referring to “two seater, rear wheel drive” sports cars that have not been updated in a long time (still being sold). Can you think of any others?

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The NC MX-5 Miata had about a 10 year run, it's been updated now though...lol.

Spoiler · 01-18-2018, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370

...So its like comparing aging Jlo with her big azz vs young Leaner Taylor Swift

Sure would like to have a test ride on both of these just for comparison sake....

Zoren 370 · 01-18-2018, 09:47 AM

Here is the 2017 Elise Sprint cup 220 much lighter and faster with some new body upgrades. So yes the Z is a lone sports car that has not been updated but not the Lotus Elise.

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Cyber370 · 01-18-2018, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370

Here is the 2017 Elise Sprint cup 220 much lighter and faster with some new body upgrades. So yes the Z is a lone sports car that has not been updated but not the Lotus Elise.

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Ah yes! The Elise Sprint Cup 220. But that is a very special edition Elise. One hell of a beast.
Lotus still sells the base Elise, same as it ever was.

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danegrey · 01-16-2018, 07:18 AM

YES, makes me want to buy another one... Hmmm, maybe and replace my DD with a 370 as a DD....

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Spoiler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Central Florida Age: 65 Posts: 8,409 Drives: 21 Supra -Blk/Red Rep Power: 2684380	“...But the Z isn’t bought by people who want pony cars or soulless German metal, it’s bought by people who want a Zed...” BG370z, ltullos, Zoren 370 and 2 others like this.

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Cyber370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Montreal, QC Canada Posts: 679 Drives: 2016 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 19372	In my opinion, the Z has now joined the Lotus Elise in a category where few sports cars exist. Two-seater, rear wheel drive, manual sports cars that have not been updated for quite a while but are still sought after due to their raw character and back-to-basics feel. PS: The Elise is technically no longer imported to the Americas but it is still a Lotus offering oversees that remains basically unchanged from its minor redesign in 2001. __________________ "That’s when you know you’ve found somebody special. When you can just shut the fck up for a minute and comfortably enjoy the silence.”-Mia (Pulp Fiction)*

01-15-2018, 05:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
SOUTHZZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 305 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z CS M6 Rep Power: 3401	Great article. Just goes to tell you how our cars are seen as "behind times" by some.WRONG A Z ,give it a Z34 or A 33 has got the staying power. How many new concept cars have the Z as the base for what they are trying to do?

01-18-2018, 09:47 AM	#13 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913654	Here is the 2017 Elise Sprint cup 220 much lighter and faster with some new body upgrades. So yes the Z is a lone sports car that has not been updated but not the Lotus Elise. 300C1158-EFA9-463C-BA2B-9E00C63B99D3.jpg

01-16-2018, 07:18 AM	#15 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 72 Posts: 3,195 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 649540	YES, makes me want to buy another one... Hmmm, maybe and replace my DD with a 370 as a DD.... Benibiker and xxAGAVExx like this. __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

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