So how is everyone pleased with their Z performance wise?

kenchan · 10-22-2010, 04:50 PM

ninous26 · 10-22-2010, 04:58 PM

Ok?

shadoquad · 10-22-2010, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ninous26

the worst feeling in the world is once that pavement straightens out I get creamed by the other car.

difference of opinion. It doesn't bother me in the least. It would if I were on a track or at a drag strip. But driving on a road with a 65mph speed limit, I don't let it bother me. I bought the car for the twisties, and that's where I feel it's insanely fun. When I drive it to work on the highway, Priuses blow my doors off at 90mph. Who cares? It's his wreck/ticket/whatever. He's not gonna pay for my traffic ticket.

Edit: plus, there will always be someone faster out there. You might think you're the bee's knees in your Z, and then a GT-R shows up and makes you look like you're standing still in a straight line. Or you'll have the hype GT-R, and then two years later the new one comes out with more power. I don't live my automotive life by anyone's measuring stick, just what makes me happy.

kenchan · 10-22-2010, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ninous26

Ok?

well i never considered the G to be a sports car, rather a touring coupe... you know the kind you relax and motor in. so in that respect i think you got the wrong car to begin with as you mentioned... especially if you're wanting a fun car get the MT.

i think you'll be happy with the Z, but might also want to consider american muscle too.

cab83_750 · 10-22-2010, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

well i never considered the G to be a sports car, rather a touring coupe... you know the kind you relax and motor in. so in that respect i think you got the wrong car to begin with as you mentioned... especially if you're wanting a fun car get the MT.

i think you'll be happy with the Z, but might also want to consider american muscle too.

I kinda agreed that some members went to the Mustang route. How is the reliability of the domestics lately? I do understand they have improved. I don't mean to hijack and please don't respond if this is off-topic. (well, duh?)

ImportConvert · 10-22-2010, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cab83_750

I kinda agreed that some members went to the Mustang route. How is the reliability of the domestics lately? I do understand they have improved. I don't mean to hijack and please don't respond if this is off-topic. (well, duh?)

From what I have read they are =/better than the imports, the only place an import still gets ahead is with regard to interior quality in some cases.

shadoquad · 10-22-2010, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

From what I have read they are =/better than the imports, the only place an import still gets ahead is with regard to interior quality in some cases.

Definitely think the Mustang's quality has improved greatly, including interior, over the last few years.

jaedub · 10-22-2010, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I live in the south, and I see quite a few 370's. Even in mustang/camaro-ville down here.

As to low-end grunt, the Z really gets toasted here. It takes 5.8 seconds to do a 5-60mph run. That is compared to 5.1 from a stand-still. Nearly 3/4 of a second difference.

The 5.0 manages the 5-60 in 5.1 (same as the Z from a stand-still) and 0-60 in 4.6. Roughly a 1/2 second difference.

this doesnt make any sense

rj45 · 10-22-2010, 08:26 PM

The Z is only so-so in the power department. It's not slow, but it's not quite as quick as it should be. It pulls pretty well in 3rd and 4th, but I don't think stabbing it in second gear is all that exciting.

To be competitive in the future, the car either needs turbo power or a more advanced, Direct Injected NA motor. Porsche's getting over 400hp out of their NA 3.8L, now (in the new Carrera GTS and Speedster). Nissan should have no problem building an affordable 360-370hp 3.7L DI motor.

cab83_750 · 10-22-2010, 08:33 PM

Just to stir the pot here a little bit, is it my imagination that Porsche-comparos occur so often here? What happenEd to Bimmer/M fans and comparos?

sonic370 · 10-22-2010, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

Honestly, coming from a modified G35, you'll not find 370Z fast at all. As a matter of fact, many people coming from 350Z felt 370Z didn't even have the low end tq of the VQDE (03-05). However, 370Z makes it up on the top range. It screams all the way to the redline (from 4000-7500 RPM) If I were looking for raw low end tq and power, I'd probably get the new mustang. It's a beast. However, I love my Z. It's just a perfect balance of power and handling.

zrider · 10-22-2010, 08:46 PM

like others have said , i think the 370z is an great all around sports car. but if your a little more concerned with power, have you thought about getting an evo x? has very comparable power and with full bolt ons, youll see some really great gains.

sonic370 · 10-22-2010, 08:57 PM

I think its all about What you want. And how and where and how often you drive the car.

Reasons i bought the Z in no order.
1. History of Z line
2. Looks damn good inside and out
3. Looks damn fast standing still
4. Turns heads everywhere you go. Everyday someone will ask you about it
that won't happen with a mustang,camero maybe.
5. Oh and imho the car is plenty quick or fast enough for any kind of driving.

oh and i don't work for nissan

Zsteve · 10-22-2010, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by fuct

all you seem conserened with is going fast in a straigt line, if so then your in the wrong car forum.

why would you say that? Not all want a track car. I want more straight line speed than track speed. It may be your preference but not alls.

ImportConvert · 10-23-2010, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jaedub

this doesnt make any sense

What isn't making sense to you?

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10-22-2010, 04:50 PM	#31 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521

10-22-2010, 04:58 PM	#32 (permalink)
ninous26 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 112 Drives: 03 G35 black 5AT Rep Power: 16	Ok?

10-22-2010, 08:26 PM	#39 (permalink)
rj45 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA Posts: 60 Drives: 40th Anniversary Z Rep Power: 15	The Z is only so-so in the power department. It's not slow, but it's not quite as quick as it should be. It pulls pretty well in 3rd and 4th, but I don't think stabbing it in second gear is all that exciting. To be competitive in the future, the car either needs turbo power or a more advanced, Direct Injected NA motor. Porsche's getting over 400hp out of their NA 3.8L, now (in the new Carrera GTS and Speedster). Nissan should have no problem building an affordable 360-370hp 3.7L DI motor.

10-22-2010, 08:33 PM	#40 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	Just to stir the pot here a little bit, is it my imagination that Porsche-comparos occur so often here? What happenEd to Bimmer/M fans and comparos?

10-22-2010, 08:46 PM	#42 (permalink)
zrider Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 175 Drives: 2009 370z Black M/T Rep Power: 16	like others have said , i think the 370z is an great all around sports car. but if your a little more concerned with power, have you thought about getting an evo x? has very comparable power and with full bolt ons, youll see some really great gains.

10-22-2010, 08:57 PM	#43 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	I think its all about What you want. And how and where and how often you drive the car. Reasons i bought the Z in no order. 1. History of Z line 2. Looks damn good inside and out 3. Looks damn fast standing still 4. Turns heads everywhere you go. Everyday someone will ask you about it that won't happen with a mustang,camero maybe. 5. Oh and imho the car is plenty quick or fast enough for any kind of driving. oh and i don't work for nissan