370Z Convertible at NY Auto Show

JeepZen · 01-27-2009, 10:15 AM

I hadn't seen this news on the forum before. Edmund's reports that the 370Z convertible will be debuted at the 2009 NY Auto Show (April 10-19).

2009 New York Auto Show: World Debut of 2010 Nissan 370Z Convertible Confirmed | Straightline Blog on Edmunds' Inside Line

I love the looks of the 370z coupe, but the primary competition for it (for my personal purchasing decision) is a 2-4 year old Boxster S. The hard top coupe is a tough sell for my wife who thinks sports cars should be "fun" and "fun=convertible" for her. I have only seen a few pics of the supposed 370z convertible and so far it is not nearly as impressive as the coupe. I need more angles and I need to see the top up before I could have a real opinion though.

tvfreakazoid · 01-30-2009, 03:36 PM

I never liked the way the convertibles looked on the Z's. They don't look right. UGLY!

TerribleONE · 01-30-2009, 05:38 PM

much better than the 350 roadster... but im still glad i got the coupe.

Crash · 01-30-2009, 05:44 PM

You'd think they'd CLEAN the car before taking pics.

Robert_Nash · 01-30-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JeepZen

I hadn't seen this news on the forum before. Edmund's reports that the 370Z convertible will be debuted at the 2009 NY Auto Show (April 10-19).

2009 New York Auto Show: World Debut of 2010 Nissan 370Z Convertible Confirmed | Straightline Blog on Edmunds' Inside Line

I love the looks of the 370z coupe, but the primary competition for it (for my personal purchasing decision) is a 2-4 year old Boxster S. The hard top coupe is a tough sell for my wife who thinks sports cars should be "fun" and "fun=convertible" for her. I have only seen a few pics of the supposed 370z convertible and so far it is not nearly as impressive as the coupe. I need more angles and I need to see the top up before I could have a real opinion though.

Why do you care how the car looks with the top up? Except on rare occasions, if the weather didn't permit tow-down motoring; I didn't drive my roadster.

Edit: I'm a bit skeptical of the accuracy of the pics...they could be the real deal but I wouldn't make any decisions until Nissan officially releases pics.

JeepZen · 02-01-2009, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert_Nash

Why do you care how the car looks with the top up? Except on rare occasions, if the weather didn't permit tow-down motoring; I didn't drive my roadster.

Edit: I'm a bit skeptical of the accuracy of the pics...they could be the real deal but I wouldn't make any decisions until Nissan officially releases pics.

The official reveal is just a couple months away so the car must physically exist. I thought these pictures looked genuine because they appear to be a real car in an actual parking lot. They just don't have the sort of unrealistic polish that most fake pictures have.

I agree on the top down thing. Very few convertibles really look good with the top up anyway. I live in OH though and even though I am seriously considering parking the car in a barn for December-March, I have to be realistic that the top will be up a lot.

Amusingly, my bad weather car is also a convertible though.

I used to park my Jeep with the top off very regularly and it has been rained in several times. Jeeps are made to be rained in and even the stereo seems to be pretty resilient to getting wet. I have a feeling that if it ever rained in my Saab with the top down, I would have to replace a lot of electronics. If I buy a brand new $35-40k sports car I am going to be damn sure that it doesn't get rained in.

Robert_Nash · 02-01-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JeepZen

The official reveal is just a couple months away so the car must physically exist. I thought these pictures looked genuine because they appear to be a real car in an actual parking lot. They just don't have the sort of unrealistic polish that most fake pictures have.

I agree on the top down thing. Very few convertibles really look good with the top up anyway. I live in OH though and even though I am seriously considering parking the car in a barn for December-March, I have to be realistic that the top will be up a lot.

Amusingly, my bad weather car is also a convertible though.

I used to park my Jeep with the top off very regularly and it has been rained in several times. Jeeps are made to be rained in and even the stereo seems to be pretty resilient to getting wet. I have a feeling that if it ever rained in my Saab with the top down, I would have to replace a lot of electronics. If I buy a brand new $35-40k sports car I am going to be damn sure that it doesn't get rained in.

Yes...they physical cars exist and while I don't have first-hand knowledge, I am sure there are several in the country right now; both here (in Nashville area) and Arizona. However, it is highly doubtful that anyone will see on on the street without a good bit of camo and if some tech were do make that mistake, they likely wouldn't be a Nissan tech for very long.

I try not to drive any of my Zs in bad weather; at least not if I can avoid it and I never liked my ZR with the top up. However, I really didn't worry about it much...very few 'verts truly look good with the top up.

I'm considering a G37 convertible since it's a hard-top - best of both worlds.

RwIron · 02-12-2009, 12:50 AM

I honestly thiink the convertables look awesome. They dont look awkward at all... But are the cargo spaces smaller now?

msb3079 · 02-12-2009, 12:34 PM

so ugly... sorry but why would someone buy this.. or the 350z convert or the g37 convert... all so UGLY! takes away the best lines of the cars..............

o0javi0o · 02-12-2009, 05:00 PM

Would like to see a hardtop convertible instead of soft like Mercedes SL 500, Lexus SC 430, BMW 335, New BMW Z4, Infiniti G37 Hardtop, etc...
Hope they consider that one

ctzn · 02-12-2009, 05:35 PM

Not a fan of convertibles, but this one may have potential, I look forward to seeing it's reveal. I am sure those chops do no justice to the actual car.

FERRARI · 02-12-2009, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid

I never liked the way the convertibles looked on the Z's. They don't look right. UGLY!

Exactly !!!!!!!!! Thanks for saying it........

tvfreakazoid · 02-13-2009, 06:29 AM

I don't know why they can't make it a good looking roadster Z. Now if we look at other roadster cars ferrari, lambos, NSX, those cars were 2 seaters and they looked sexy. I think they could of made it look better, but for some reason it doesn't. Maybe it's the shape and design of the car.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FERRARI

Exactly !!!!!!!!! Thanks for saying it........

kdo2milger · 02-13-2009, 07:50 AM

having the cantilever coupe over the vert is a must.

01-27-2009, 10:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
JeepZen Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: OH Posts: 18 Drives: G35xS Rep Power: 16	370Z Convertible at NY Auto Show I hadn't seen this news on the forum before. Edmund's reports that the 370Z convertible will be debuted at the 2009 NY Auto Show (April 10-19). 2009 New York Auto Show: World Debut of 2010 Nissan 370Z Convertible Confirmed \| Straightline Blog on Edmunds' Inside Line I love the looks of the 370z coupe, but the primary competition for it (for my personal purchasing decision) is a 2-4 year old Boxster S. The hard top coupe is a tough sell for my wife who thinks sports cars should be "fun" and "fun=convertible" for her. I have only seen a few pics of the supposed 370z convertible and so far it is not nearly as impressive as the coupe. I need more angles and I need to see the top up before I could have a real opinion though.

01-30-2009, 03:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
tvfreakazoid A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kommie kali Posts: 1,238 Drives: 2015 Audi S5; 6spd. Rep Power: 10324	I never liked the way the convertibles looked on the Z's. They don't look right. UGLY! __________________ Mudders milk

01-30-2009, 05:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	You'd think they'd CLEAN the car before taking pics. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

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