370z comfort?
 

I'm seriously considering a 370z but my only concern is comfort. How comfortable would you say your Z is? My town is full of potholes and all that nasty stuff so I just want an actual owners point of view

I plan on getting the 7AT too.. Is that such a crime?

It's fine if you don't mind a harsh ride. Obviously the sport package cars are going to be harder than the non-sports. Rough surfaces can jar you around but it's smooth everywhere else.

From the factory they are very smooth, Every one that has ridden with me commented on how comfortable the Z is to ride around in. Now after my install of springs and stiff sway bars some of that comfort is gone.

m4a1, why do you say the sports pack will be rougher? They use the same suspension. no?

The tires. There's much more sidewall on the 18" rims to absorb the bumps.

Yeah, you must live in NJ.

However the car is pretty comfy. Unless you are over 6"3" and 280lbs you should be fine.

I was going to say it depends on what you're used to but I see you drive a 325xi. Expect a harsher ride. I'm in NJ too and there are some roads/areas that I avoid. And when I need to go to some areas that I know of that are pothole ridden, I won't even drive the Z.

it is a surprisingly comfortable car given it's sporting credentials.

Stick to the 18" wheels just for the extra comfort factor as well...

The only thing which is not comfortable about the car is the tyre roar... on the wrong road at the wrong speed it's hard to have a conversation with the person next to you

I feel the car is extremely comfortable, I love the cozy feel of the interior but it doesn't seem too small (I'm 5'10). My only issue is on a few roads (the 101 through Camarillo being one of them) the car bounces a lot..I don't recommend getting a Starbucks and using the cup holder on bumpy roads..it can make a mess (lesson learned, on my part.) On smoother roads, its a dream...

Overall, I wouldn't change anything about this thing. I love it as much as I did when I drove it off the lot!

I drove my 370Z in NJ for a year until I moved. It was comfy enough for me. But that's me. Go test drive one and drive it around, see how you like it.

I find the car very comfortable and I drive about 20 miles of my daily commute on washboard roads plus I have a NISMO which has the firmest ride.

if your looking for comfort get a lexus is350... loved my is250 just never had enough mods for me lol

Comfort? Gimme a break. This is a sports car not a luxury car. If my commute had harsh roads, I would have kept my titan to say the least. I hate those piss poor highways where those jokers didnt care how they laid the asphalt or whatever the term. The z will let you know how poorly its laid by the road noise. I love my z but its not a luxury ride. It has a solid tight ride. :driving:

it is very uncomfortable if you plan on taking naps in your car. The headrest feels like cardboard. Also it's almost impossible to have sex in the car. Driving though is very comfortable. It's stiff but not harsh. And the cabin noise is fine about 98% of the time. The other 2% is still tolerable. I just wish the steering wheel telescoped just a tiny bit. If comfort is your only concern about the car, you should definitely get it. Don't worry about it! And if you don't believe me go test drive the car. The NVH complaints from 'professional' reviews is exaggerated too in my opinion. The car was never intended to feel like a Lexus LS.

The Z is a sports car plain and simple. If you are concerned about comfort maybbe you should look into getting the G37 its luxury counterpart....

You can fell into sleep while driving, that is how it is comfort :p As a Z daily driver, its not a big deal at all. Comfort? Im rather busy keep preshing the gas!

:shakes head: If you are concerning about doing that in a tiny z, then you should've got hummer :tup:

Like those before me have said this is a sports car and will handle like a sports car, I'm used to it so therefore it doesn't bother me though it may bother you. If you want the Lux. version of this car go with the G37Coupe. Where abouts in NJ are you?

its harsh..i damn near cracked a tooth the other day driving on the freeway..haha.

the Z is very comfy in stock form. go for it!

takes bumps and dips like a champ... it's great.

I feel my Anniversary (std. sport package) rides very well. It's somewhat firm, but not intolerable by any means.

i was actually considernig the g37 but the Z is considerably cheaper and i thought i was risking comfort but according to most of you guys i am now confident in my descision. thanks

I think that's exactly what he's trying to get :icon18:

Honestly, the car is quite smooth in general, but with potholes it's very bad. I don't know how many potholes there are in your area, but I've driven on some bumpy and crappy roads, and it is not fun.

According to CR, the 370 is a quantum leap over the 350, suspension-wise, and I enjoy my 350 to the max'! Your potholes CAN'T be worse than ours, down here, so GO FOR IT!

Nooo...I owned an 05 350Z before (stock height) and it was much better with potholes and crappy roads. The difference is very noticeable in the 370.

exactly why I have both.

hehe

Same here. I have been surprised at how extremely comfortable the car is. The build quality of the seats and interior is exceptional. It can be a bit of a bumpy ride on rough roads, but that is to be expected in a monster like the Z.

I added some Premium floormats to my Z, mainly to save my 40th Anniversary mats. Wow - the premiums are VERY plush and add even more comfort to the experience.

can be done, you're just limited positions wise...

Christening a car is very important. I take this matter very seriously.

Not if you know what you're doing :tup:

The Z is a sporty car, but for a sporty car it's pretty comfy, no real sports car is going to be very comfortable but its pretty smooth for the sport car, seats are very comfortable thought.

comfort
 

To me, very comfy. Nice soft yet firm ride. The plushness of the interior is superb. I have the 18 inch wheels and love it. road noise not noticeable. The longer you sit in the Z, the more you want. Rich

Would you guys say that a Touring + Nav WITHOUT sport is a more comfortable way to go? To save 3K I'd go non-sport and just take everything else. Cant you just upgrade to Nismo pads for 500 bucks if you want the brakes later on? Thats all I'd really care for, 19 inch summer tires aren't what I'd need 18 is FINE on this car.

I think in the end you'll regret not setting sport. As for comfort I don't know

The brakes on the sport vs. non-sport are completely different...you cant just slap on some new brake pads and expect it to be the same.

This may just be me, but I think the base model seats have a little more cushion (cloth) than the touring (leather). I felt like I was sitting on a rock when I was in a couple of touring models.

If you are not looking to occasionally track the car, the non-sport suspension with the 18s would be the way to go for the nicer ride.

I agree 100%

You surprise me, elmz! According to Consumer Reports, the 370's suspension is much better. So, ANOTHER reason not to get rid of my s-w-e-e-t '04 Touring Coupe!

in my opinion, the car is comfy, i mean its not 325 comfort that ur used to. but i drive mine around, and i never mind how it drives.