How does the general public/ car community view the 370z in your opinion?

UNKNOWN_370 · 12-20-2018, 08:35 PM

The Z is respected. Only morons like civic/frs and mustang drivers have anything negative to say.

I think people from every section of the enthusiast market just want to see a Z35. But the Z holds its own.

Adding to my post. If there's going to be negativity over the Z? It's not going to be directly at the Z. It's Nissan's neglect of this amazing car.

Spartan 1771 · 12-20-2018, 10:14 PM

I've always loved the second gen 300Z twin turbo. The design is timeless and I believe the 370Z will be looked at in the same way in 15 years.

OptionZero · 12-22-2018, 12:53 AM

Younger males in the HS/College age that probably got into car from fast and the furious or video games usually ask me, IS THAT A GTR? Now, I did copy the GTR black a-pillar for that wraparound cockpit look, but . . . yeah, thats what i get from that demographic

OTOH, middle age people and up don't bother asking what model it is, they just say, wow! nice car! These are not car people, just random folks at the car wash, grocery store, restaurant, etc. Its pretty nice, because you know their opinion is the "purest" - unhindered by allegiance to a brand or style

At the car wash i also ran into this lady who was maybe 50-60 years old that had a super clean new nismo also that got a chuckle out of seeing our cars next to each other.

Then there's your random dudes are the local autozone or junk yard that just wanna know how much power i'm making.

LennyK · 12-22-2018, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Desert Rat

It's a Z, and the Z has always been the Z and nothing else is quite like it.

If You Have To Explain It - They Wouldn't Understand It!

HIZZY · 12-23-2018, 02:01 PM

I bought my Z because I fell in love with the NISMO a few years back, and when I could finally afford one I bought it because I knew it would be a car I would have a for a really long time. My plan is to keep it as "classic" as possible with little modification (just a few performance upgrades). I feel like it will be looked upon in the future how a lot of people look at the 97 supras today. that "unicorn" feel,,, if you know what I mean.

I agree with a lot of you that there are way too many out there now acquiring older z34 models, BAGGING THEM, doing "all show, no go" mods and making them parking lot queens.

simplicity is key. less is more. keep the nismo, a nismo. IMO.

HIZZY · 12-23-2018, 02:02 PM

but yes.... the Z stands in a class all on its own.... there's nothing like it. IT'S DIFFERENT. pure love.

alcheng · 12-23-2018, 05:51 PM

with 7 years of ownership in a roadster.

I can say I've received more and more compliments as years go by...

OxZed · 12-23-2018, 10:59 PM

What I love is the "hey man, I like your 350" … I say, "thanks, but its a 370" … then the, "oh, I didn't know they made a 370!"

Tractionless · 12-25-2018, 09:04 AM

My opinion is; I don't care about strangers opinions.

UNKNOWN_370 · 12-26-2018, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by OxZed

What I love is the "hey man, I like your 350" … I say, "thanks, but its a 370" … then the, "oh, I didn't know they made a 370!"

They still doing that??? Geez!!

Chasingstatus · 12-26-2018, 08:54 AM

My favorite was the much older crowd ( I'm 31). which didn't help my case with my girlfriend because she always said it was a midlife crisis car. I always was a fan of them asking about the Z, whilst letting me know that they used to have a 240 or 260 280Z. I always thought that was so cool. Now I'm one of those guys that talks about the cars I used to own. I've always just liked talking to z guys, all gens. I bought my first z around 22.... So around that age having something to talk about with a 60 something your old dude was pretty cool. Cross plaining the generations of sorts.

Falconquey · 12-26-2018, 09:03 AM

How many times have you all been told "cool Porsche, bro"? I get that a couple of times a month. I just say, "thanks!"

Spoiler · 12-26-2018, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ZSerg

How do you guys think the general public and/or the car community view the 370z?

Most people have to view it from the rear ....

Spartan 1771 · 12-26-2018, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Falconquey

How many times have you all been told "cool Porsche, bro"? I get that a couple of times a month. I just say, "thanks!"

I've had mine since October 2009 and I've never had anyone ask me if it was a Porsche. Most either don't know what it is, or tell me they like my 350Z.

Zingston · 12-26-2018, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Spartan 1771

I've had mine since October 2009 and I've never had anyone ask me if it was a Porsche. Most either don't know what it is, or tell me they like my 350Z.

Funny... I get the Porsche comment now and then.

12-20-2018, 08:35 PM	#61 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	The Z is respected. Only morons like civic/frs and mustang drivers have anything negative to say. I think people from every section of the enthusiast market just want to see a Z35. But the Z holds its own. Adding to my post. If there's going to be negativity over the Z? It's not going to be directly at the Z. It's Nissan's neglect of this amazing car. Spartan 1771, Leadfoot, Rusty and 2 others like this. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980 Last edited by UNKNOWN_370; 12-23-2018 at 03:46 PM.

12-20-2018, 10:14 PM	#62 (permalink)
Spartan 1771 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,280 Drives: Wife crazy & 09 370Z Rep Power: 105454	I've always loved the second gen 300Z twin turbo. The design is timeless and I believe the 370Z will be looked at in the same way in 15 years. Leadfoot and Rusty like this. __________________ ~Rob -DD Air Guide, Stillen G3 CAIs, 63mm Throttle Bodies, Motordyne M370, Berk HFCs, FI TDX CBE (non-res, CF), Sprint booster v3, Ecutek Dyno Tuned, and the list goes on...

12-22-2018, 12:53 AM	#63 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,235 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	Younger males in the HS/College age that probably got into car from fast and the furious or video games usually ask me, IS THAT A GTR? Now, I did copy the GTR black a-pillar for that wraparound cockpit look, but . . . yeah, thats what i get from that demographic OTOH, middle age people and up don't bother asking what model it is, they just say, wow! nice car! These are not car people, just random folks at the car wash, grocery store, restaurant, etc. Its pretty nice, because you know their opinion is the "purest" - unhindered by allegiance to a brand or style At the car wash i also ran into this lady who was maybe 50-60 years old that had a super clean new nismo also that got a chuckle out of seeing our cars next to each other. Then there's your random dudes are the local autozone or junk yard that just wanna know how much power i'm making. Spartan 1771, God-Speed, PaulZ370 and 2 others like this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

12-23-2018, 02:01 PM	#65 (permalink)
HIZZY Base Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Boston Posts: 151 Drives: 2017 NISMO 370 Rep Power: 3363	I bought my Z because I fell in love with the NISMO a few years back, and when I could finally afford one I bought it because I knew it would be a car I would have a for a really long time. My plan is to keep it as "classic" as possible with little modification (just a few performance upgrades). I feel like it will be looked upon in the future how a lot of people look at the 97 supras today. that "unicorn" feel,,, if you know what I mean. I agree with a lot of you that there are way too many out there now acquiring older z34 models, BAGGING THEM, doing "all show, no go" mods and making them parking lot queens. simplicity is key. less is more. keep the nismo, a nismo. IMO. Spartan 1771, Leadfoot, old guy and 1 others like this.

12-23-2018, 02:02 PM	#66 (permalink)
HIZZY Base Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Boston Posts: 151 Drives: 2017 NISMO 370 Rep Power: 3363	but yes.... the Z stands in a class all on its own.... there's nothing like it. IT'S DIFFERENT. pure love. Spartan 1771, PaulZ370 and old guy like this.

12-23-2018, 05:51 PM	#67 (permalink)
alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,894 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418353	with 7 years of ownership in a roadster. I can say I've received more and more compliments as years go by... Spartan 1771, PaulZ370 and Leadfoot like this.

12-23-2018, 10:59 PM	#68 (permalink)
OxZed Base Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: N. Carolina Posts: 71 Drives: 2017 Nissan 370Z SPT Rep Power: 7	What I love is the "hey man, I like your 350" … I say, "thanks, but its a 370" … then the, "oh, I didn't know they made a 370!" Spartan 1771, Leadfoot, Spooler and 2 others like this.

12-25-2018, 09:04 AM	#69 (permalink)
Tractionless A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Atlantic SE Posts: 1,326 Drives: '10 K23 ST 7AT Rep Power: 30525	My opinion is; I don't care about strangers opinions. UNKNOWN_370, Spartan 1771, gbrettin and 1 others like this. __________________ Toys Not Tots

12-26-2018, 08:54 AM	#71 (permalink)
Chasingstatus Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: N/A Posts: 158 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 11	My favorite was the much older crowd ( I'm 31). which didn't help my case with my girlfriend because she always said it was a midlife crisis car. I always was a fan of them asking about the Z, whilst letting me know that they used to have a 240 or 260 280Z. I always thought that was so cool. Now I'm one of those guys that talks about the cars I used to own. I've always just liked talking to z guys, all gens. I bought my first z around 22.... So around that age having something to talk about with a 60 something your old dude was pretty cool. Cross plaining the generations of sorts. Leadfoot likes this. __________________ Another one bites the dust....

12-26-2018, 09:03 AM	#72 (permalink)
Falconquey Track Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: PacNW Posts: 563 Drives: Bitchin' 15 Z Rep Power: 2246925	How many times have you all been told "cool Porsche, bro"? I get that a couple of times a month. I just say, "thanks!" Leadfoot, Rusty, Krylon and 2 others like this.

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