350z or 370z
 

I have heard all the complaints about the 370z.
But it has somethings I would like to have in the 350z.
The thing would probably be the interior quality.
So basically I like both cars but the cluster gauges with the speed I would like.
I think the clock has no point to be there.

What should I do keep my 350z or trade it in for a 370z?

Note= I have a 07 touring Z
Should I wait a year or two till they fix these problems?

Everyone is going to have their opinion, but only you will know what decision to make so just go test drive one.

My opinion (based on the complains thread) is get the 370z. The owners are saying that they still love the car. There are some replies that say the love it more than the 350z even with the minor complaints.

Do it! :D

Depends on what is more important to you in a sports car. A digital speedo vs. a lighter car with more horsepower, better handling, better transmissions, better interior, and more aggressive look.

You be the judge.

:D

Is your 350 paid off?

Get the 370. I've been pretty vocal with my gripes, but they're all minor. I don't regret getting the 370 one bit.

Well most of it is.
so basically when I the time for the 370z if I get one.
I have enough money to pay it off

Thanks guys I will try to find a Blue Touring Sport with navigation and 7at
Help me out

^^ Get a manual tranny or get a Mustang!!!!!......lol

I want to try the new auto.
No Mustangs it's Z or nothing!
The manual sounds like fun but too lazy to do the shifting my self.

There is nothing wrong with getting the 7AT no matter what anyone says...get what you want.

haha There's the car I wanted in your picture.

IMHO, the upgrade from a 07 to a 09 isn't worth it. The Interior quality isn't that much better over a 350Z. It is improved but not drastically to the point where it's worth it. If you had the older 350Z with the first interior and older DE engine then yes I would say upgrade.

370z is a heavier car (due to safety requirements over the 350Z, comparing same model base 350z vs base 370z), slightly better handling, or worse than a NISMO 350Z (lower slalom times), only dynos 10-15 more hp and less torque than a HR 350Z and IMHO, the looks are subjective and to me it isn't that good looking.

He doesn't have a NISMO, his touring model is heavy as hell (I know, I've got one, about 3400 lbs), the handling is much better on the 19's and your dyno figures seem to be off unless you are comparing to a NISMO (claimed 313 hp vs 332) that, once again, he doesn't have. Plus the NISMO actually costs quite a bit more than the new 370Z in comparable trim.

Well I know the NISMO is heavier than the touring and weighs at 3325. The 370Z was weighed at 3350 per C&D for a base model.

The HR dynos 260-270 stock. The 370z has seen 275-285 stock. 306 vs 332 per what Nissan says is wrong. Dynos tell the truth. So if Nissan says it has 350 hp your going to believe them over what the car actually Dynos? LOL!

New NISMO now can be had now for 28-32k, the 370z 32k starting it seems.

Back on topic, keep your 07.

The Nismos are supposed to be 50 70 60 lbs lighter than the Touring but heavier than the base. Every Dyno can be calibrated different. To get the real story you need back to back cars on the same dyno. I just can't see raising the compression ratio to 11to1 AND increasing the displacement from 3.5 to 3.7 resulting in just a 10 hp gain....does not compute. :D Once again, you are suggesting he keep his 350Z Touring based on NISMO numbers. I love the NISMO but own a Touring. When I can afford it, I'm switching. If I already had a NISMO it would be a much harder choice, but both he and I don't.

The dyno was on the same dyno as the 350Z. It was posted on my350z the comparisons.

The car only does 10-15 more rwhp over a HR. Just like how the G37 vs the 350z has done.

It does when dynos do not lie.

I agree with Semtex. No car is perfect (unless you build it in your garage from frame up with everything you want). I have zero regrets though. Love the car more and more every day. Oh, one regret that I don't think anyone has said anything about yet.......no targa top. :icon17: Someone photochop one so we can see what it would look like. IMO it would be sweet.

286 vs 260 = 26HP difference on same dyno + much wider torque band. comparing his car to a 370Z

link from that forum:
Stock DE vs Revup vs HR vs VHR numbers - MY350Z.COM Forums

The 370Z is simply superior in all aspects except the digital speedo and a good tire pressure gauge. I can live without those for the performance uptic. :D

I've had three, 350s and now my 370.

I mean no offense to anyone who currently owns any model of 350 but the 370 is hands-down a better car in virtually any way you want to measure it, including against the NismoZ.

I'm not suggesting that everyone who owns a 350 should just go out and buy a 370 but some of this quibbling sounds as if some are trying to placate themselves about not having a 370 and some of the complaints I've heard about the 370 sound a awful lot like those I heard when the 350 came out.

People should buy what they like.

3 350z and a 370z? Dang...you don't keep cars long. :)

260 vs 285 yes, 25hp. But 260 for a HR is the lowest I have seen also. There was another comparison on a dynopack I believe and it was only a 15 hp difference between the HR and the 370z.

The 370z is a improved car, some things aren't as good as the 350z and some things are better. To improve you have to give or take sometimes.

I bought my NISMO for a track car / daily driver and it has done well. It is the only 350z that still out performs the 370z in handling numbers however. But look what they had to do to it to make that happen. The 370z the way it is already does a lot better than the regular 350z!

I like how some of the underbody reinforcements under the back end of the 370z are. Man that is some serious metal under it.

Thanks guys this does help out alot.
Man I want to have both cars but I don't want 2 2 seater.
http://s728.photobucket.com/albums/w...boeing350z.jpg

It is very hard right now because if I get it.
What would happen if I get laid off at Boeing there goes my car.
So far it is because of Boeing that I got my 350z.

Honestly, you can't go wrong with either car. But the numbers tell the real story.

This is NIZMOZ's dyno. Blue line is stock and red is after his UPREV tune
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/435756258_9ekSt-O.jpg


Here is a dyno of the 370Z
http://i313.photobucket.com/albums/l.../370Z/DYNO.jpg


I haven't driven a 370Z yet. And neither has NIZMOZ. So for he or I to try to compare the cars really isn't fair. But everyone who I have spoken to who has driven the 370Z has said it is clearly faster than the 350Z and is an improvement in almost every way. Heavier? I honestly don't think the weight difference is going to slow down the 370Z on the track.
Bottom line- Get the car that appeals to you the most. Either way you will have a Z Car. :tup:

X2. I would personally drive both cars and then you make the decision. We kinda have someone doing the same thing locally and he is getting the NISMO because of it's limited edition value.

I am just going by the numbers on the test results of the cars, and the NISMO is over 2mph faster in the slalom over a 370z which is substantial for handling. I can't wait to drive one though, but if I do, I would probably buy one because that is the way I am, so I am trying to steer clear from them. :)

Well so far I haven't got to drive a 370z yet.
I'll see if I can this weekend.

Ya but that's comparing a NISMO 350Z vs base 370Z. Not apples to apples in that comparison. Just wait til the NISMO 370Z comes out. :tiphat:

The NISMO slaloms better but the 370 can pull a lot more lateral G (.91 vs .99). This means on very tight tracks the NISMO may have an advantage but on a track with big sweepers, the 370 will rule. Kind of a wash on the handling data so far (in stock form of course)

How many sources/tests are you using to conclusively state that the NISMO 350 is faster through a slalom than a 370?

Just comparing Motor Trend data. In general, I've usually seen NISMOs at about 71 and 370s at 69 to 70. They are so close, it's really down to the driver anyway. Skidpads are usually something like .91 for the NISMO and .97 to .99 for the 370Z if I remember correctly. Sorry if I was being too "conclusive" :D

As I thought about it, it didn’t seem fair for me to ask what you are basing your conclusions on without providing at least a couple of sources myself so here goes…
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370Z TESTS….
RoadandTrack.com -- New Car Search - Full Test: 2009 Nissan 370Z (1/2009)
Skidpad: 0.97
Slalom (700’): 71.4 MPH
0-60: 5.1 seconds
0-100: 12.8 seconds
¼ Mile: 13.7 @ 103.6 MPH
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Comparison Test: 2009 Nissan 370Z vs. 2008 BMW 135i

EDIT: Now that I've read your reply, I see we were pretty much thinking alike!
Skidpad: 0.97
Slalom: 69.8 MPH
0-60: 5.1 seconds
0-100: ---
¼ Mile: 13.4 @ 104.6 MPH
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NISMO 350Z Tests….
Follow-Up Test: 2007 Nissan Nismo 350Z
Skidpad: 0.91
Slalom : 70.0 MPH
0-60: 5.1 seconds
0-100: -----
¼ Mile: 13.6 @ 103.0 MPH
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RoadandTrack.com -- Cover Story - The Fast & The Frugal: Nissan Nismo 350Z (8/2008)
Skidpad: 0.96
Slalom : 69.4 MPH
0-60: 5.3 seconds
0-100: -----
¼ Mile: 13.7 @ 102.3 MPH
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Obviously, testing differs with any number of variables but based on the above (as well as other articles I’ve read, it looks to me like the 370 has an edge in the skidpad, in acceleration and is almost in a dead-heat as far as the slalom goes…the 370 seems to have a nice edge in braking (60-0) too although I didn’t list those numbers.
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If someone is shopping a 370 compared to a NISMO 350; I’d say the decision is going to have to be made on issues other than the raw numbers and lets face it, regardless of which vehicle you give the nod to based only on the numbers, the numbers are so close that any “advantage” can easily be erased by driver skill (or lack thereof). :)

Not true. The car with the higher slalom speed means it's more responsive and will also stick better. The higher lateral G's is going in a circle and seeing when the tires just won't grip anymore. That has a lot to do with better tires.

The NISMO also does .98 G's in a test I saw not .91.

Nice post Nash. I didn't see the new numbers from R&T. So pretty much a dead heat between the two cars.

Edmunds got a .91
Follow-Up Test: 2007 Nissan Nismo 350Z

They got a .97 on the 370.

I can't find the motortrend review, just going on memory so it could certainly be suspect. :D As Robert says above, these numbers are close enough to be within the tolerance of driver ability.

On a dusty track like they said.