For Those Who Upgraded From a 350Z

Mag350Z · 03-18-2010, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by LSUTurboTiger

I have a 09 370Z I bought 14 months ago when I traded my 2005 350Z in. My 370Z has 18K miles on it.

I live in Orlando, FL.

Yes, the performance of the 370Z is much better than the 350Z. 370Z pulls hard in upper RPMs. 350Z puttered out it seemed in high RPMs.

Noise seems similar to me. Neither is a quiet ride because they are sports cars. Buy Michelins, it will be quieter then. You will still get rocks and pebbles bouncing in the wheel wells though.

Oil temps are no problem at all. None. I drive fast sometimes. I drive in bumper to bumper highway traffic too. Non-issue.

Transmission is the same, but if you shift well it is not clunky. You just have to know how it is and how to drive it.

how does the 370Z compare to the 300ZXTT?

elmz · 03-18-2010, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mag350Z

how does the 370Z compare to the 300ZXTT?

I know this wasn't addressed to me, but these cars are completely different animals.

Hehe sorry, I'm bored at work =).

Red370 · 03-18-2010, 02:28 PM

get the new mustang, I appreciate every Z that I dont see on the street

elmz · 03-18-2010, 02:32 PM

+1

NewlyIMPORTed · 03-18-2010, 02:44 PM

Red you put a smile to my face every time i get on to see a new picture

Red370 · 03-18-2010, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by NewlyIMPORTed

Red you put a smile to my face every time i get on to see a new picture

Yeah, I combed my hair and brushed my teeth for this one, even plucked the unibrow, im looking for a wife.

NewlyIMPORTed · 03-18-2010, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

Yeah, I combed my hair and brushed my teeth for this one, even plucked the unibrow, im looking for a wife.

i think it works for you man im really liking the sleek glasses

frost · 03-18-2010, 02:53 PM

Firstly, how significant is the performance upgrade (acceleration, handling, etc)?
I still own both my 350 and the 370. Pretty significant speed advantage, but my 350 handles better.

Secondly, is the noise level of the 370Z significantly increased over the 350Z?
Noise level is less in the 370.

Thirdly, to those living in hot climates such as South Florida, have oil temperatures been a problem?

My "hot climate" makes florida's "hot climate" look like a nice spring day, and I've never had any issues. Although I don't track, I sit in stop n go traffic every day.
Lastly, is the transmission as clunky as the 350Z for example 1st to 2nd shift)?

Can't comment, got the auto this time around. But yeah, my 350 is pretty fuckin clunky.
Thank you

Mag350Z · 03-18-2010, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frost

Firstly, how significant is the performance upgrade (acceleration, handling, etc)?
I still own both my 350 and the 370. Pretty significant speed advantage, but my 350 handles better.

Secondly, is the noise level of the 370Z significantly increased over the 350Z?
Noise level is less in the 370.

Thirdly, to those living in hot climates such as South Florida, have oil temperatures been a problem?

My "hot climate" makes florida's "hot climate" look like a nice spring day, and I've never had any issues. Although I don't track, I sit in stop n go traffic every day.
Lastly, is the transmission as clunky as the 350Z for example 1st to 2nd shift)?

Can't comment, got the auto this time around. But yeah, my 350 is pretty fuckin clunky.
Thank you

funny post..but are you serious about the handling?

frost · 03-18-2010, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mag350Z

funny post..but are you serious about the handling?

Dead serious. Some others have made the same comments if you look around.

Red370 · 03-18-2010, 03:07 PM

the 350 feels stiffer.

frost · 03-18-2010, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

the 350 feels stiffer.

Yep. Makes those corners much easier to take at high speeds.

frost · 03-18-2010, 03:13 PM

In fact, read the first post in this thread:

Now U Can Hate Me - 370z v 350z

frost · 03-18-2010, 03:15 PM

That all being said, the 370 will still handle WAY better than the stang and camaro you're cross shopping.

mdbrich · 03-18-2010, 03:15 PM

False. I was driving back from San Antonio to Austin. My car went into limp mode, and I pulled over in San Marcos. Did some outlet shopping and hit the road in 30 mins after it cooled down. Temp outside was 100+ and I was on cruise going ~78

03-18-2010, 02:28 PM	#18 (permalink)
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Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	the 350 feels stiffer. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

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frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	Firstly, how significant is the performance upgrade (acceleration, handling, etc)? I still own both my 350 and the 370. Pretty significant speed advantage, but my 350 handles better. Secondly, is the noise level of the 370Z significantly increased over the 350Z? Noise level is less in the 370. Thirdly, to those living in hot climates such as South Florida, have oil temperatures been a problem? My "hot climate" makes florida's "hot climate" look like a nice spring day, and I've never had any issues. Although I don't track, I sit in stop n go traffic every day. Lastly, is the transmission as clunky as the 350Z for example 1st to 2nd shift)? Can't comment, got the auto this time around. But yeah, my 350 is pretty fuckin clunky. Thank you

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mdbrich Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 171 Drives: Nizmo, DD Honda Fit Rep Power: 16	False. I was driving back from San Antonio to Austin. My car went into limp mode, and I pulled over in San Marcos. Did some outlet shopping and hit the road in 30 mins after it cooled down. Temp outside was 100+ and I was on cruise going ~78