Considering buying 370z.

lamboworld

What should I know.

I am currently in an E46 M3 and it is just too damn expensive to keep up.

I used to own a 2003 350z and it had clutch and tranny problems that was common in the early year 350z.

Tell me why I should buy one or not.

Liquid_G

they suck, they are horrible cars. everyone here hates them.

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Cell

What's a 370z?

TypeOne

I've owned a ton of cars over the last few years and I always regretted not owning a 350Z. The time came recently for me to get a new car and the 370Z was really appealing. After my STi, I wanted something sportier...

I bought mine about a week ago and (although it is very soon) but I don't regret it. I got a good deal, the car is in great shape and it's just about everything I was looking for.

I read on this forum for a long time about issues and TSB's but honestly, it was worth it. I say go drive a few (if you haven't already) and for an opinion that way. I love mine.

lamboworld

Why the bad blood toward the E46 M3? I like both cars a lot. One thing that you have to remember though is that the S54 in the E46 M3 is a 10 year old engine and it is making as much hp as the 370Z with a 3.2l.

Just saying.

GZ3

so what..its not like in those 10 years incrementally the engines have progressed. Allot of the current bmw engines arent impressive, at all! infact the ones that are note worthy are assisted by turbos...and the new M3 is now a v8which by many accounts have been reported as a drivers race. there is no bad blood at all here

"just saying"

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sonic370

no regrets on getting the 370. had the 350 and the 370 is a major upgrade.
it is fast enough to get your xss into trouble on any public road...
i don't think the steering is numb in anyway but i don't track the car..
but on the curves i drive on the car sticks to the road like super glue...

but if you won't to keep a low profile and don't like people staring at you and asking you a hundred questions about your car then the 370 isn't for you..

ps........i'm at 12,000 and have only had to put a new gas cap on it...

no rattles,hatch was fixed under recall and car is as solid as the day i bought it...

optiontrader

I'll have to side with lamboworld here. As much as I love the power in the Z, those BMW powertrains, are well, just engineering wonders.

Yes, the S54 was putting out as much power back then as our Z is now, but the smoothness of that Beemer engine is awesome (like the vibes of our VQ at 5k+ rpms? ). Their M3 engine is a V8 with an 8500 rpm redline.

Yes, assisted by turbos, but I really toyed with the idea of a "stripped down" new 335i for that powerplant - it's pure awesome. No lag, just gobs and gobs of torque.

Now, the V8 turbo engines that the M5/M6 is about to get? Hopefully I'll never drive one in the next few years... temptation to sell my kids' tuition savings may get the better of me.

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CATCHINZZZS

I just purchased a 2010 Sport Package comin from a 335i a week ago. Its still growin on me but I like the decision and car looks great everytime I open the garage. Dont get me wrong I do miss my 335 which was faster by all means but I like the feel of the sports car. The only flaw is the road noise you hear or maybe its the factory Bridgestone bein noisy...

ImportConvert

http://www.caranddriver.com/var/ezfl...bb1496d3cf.pdf
Not for a 370Z it isn't.
http://www.caranddriver.com/var/ezfl...bb1496d3cf.pdf

The V8 in the new M3 weighs less than the I6 in the E46 did.

.8L and nearly 85bhp more and @15kg less than the E46 engine...
What evolution would it take to impress you?

Dan Z Man

had mine for 3 months now, still get that giggly feeling like when i first bought it..hey where are you located in north carolina??

TreeSemdyZee

I've had mine for a year and I still sprout when I drive it.
The only issues that I've had was a passenger side airbag needed to be replaced and I got a speeding ticket

jakoye

Were the 2 related?

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ImportConvert

You should buy one because it looks good, handles well, and rides like it is machined from a solid piece of billet, and the interior is awesome.

You should not buy one because they overheat on the track, the clutch and steering are numb, and 270-280rwhp is so mid 90's done and gone.

This based on test-driving 2 and a friend who owns one.

chuckd05

I went 12.9 on a 6m with intake test pipe exhaust... car is not slow and the steering is far from numb .... this coming from a 2002 g20 driver and not a 370z owner is a bit ridiculous... The clutch is fine for a stock car and is very forgiving...

you say it handles well than you say the steering is numb ...

the power the car has is more than fine, it is as fast or faster than a e46 m3, my buddy has a e92 M3 and drives my car and loves it.. he rants and raves at how good it feels for basically half the cost of his car..

They " overheat " on the track without an oil cooler. But if you go to the track you know it costs money and the first thing you would do is add an oil cooler and its a non issue...

im just saying...

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