370Z Observations After Test Drive

I want a Z · 03-14-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Are you looking at a new or used P car?

I test drove a new one, but would consider a used one. I really have not made up my mind on which direction to go. I need to give them a much closer look.

cfweber · 03-14-2011, 11:54 AM

first of all no way I could wait 2 years

second if i could afford a Porsche, I'd be driving one.

for the money it's the Z or the Mustang

I want a Z · 03-14-2011, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cfweber

first of all no way I could wait 2 years

second if i could afford a Porsche, I'd be driving one.

for the money it's the Z or the Mustang

I know, I am a very patient shopper. I actually really enjoy the shopping research process.

I have had my eye on the Z for those 2 years, but the last test drive and how uncomfortable I was may steer me away. To be honest, I do have some back an neck problems that were already giving me trouble on Sat before the test drive.
I really think the Z, with it's short commings is in general better choice then the Cayman. I don't really want to spend more then $40,000 on a car. But on the other hand, I would rather spend $65,000 on a car I can drive everyday and be comfortable in then on a $38,000 car that I don't drive very often.

Vegitto-kun · 03-14-2011, 12:19 PM

I don't find the seats that bad. at first I needed to adjust them untill I hit the sweet spot.

lol that headrest is meant to be like that. its for whiplash. thought that was obvious.

be glad that they arent the seats they use in the GT-R they get uncomfy pretty quick.

but today I discovered the BEST seats ever.

sat in a renault WIND. god those seats are so ******* soft and supporting.

I want a Z · 03-14-2011, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegitto-kun

I don't find the seats that bad. at first I needed to adjust them untill I hit the sweet spot.

lol that headrest is meant to be like that. its for whiplash. thought that was obvious.

Sorry not obvious to me. Been driving for over 25 years and never seen a headrest like that. The roadster has completely different headrests.

gbrettin · 03-14-2011, 01:37 PM

If the seats are the thing holding you back and you don't want to pay more for a Porsche then how about buying some really nice after-market seats?

ProfessorDave · 03-14-2011, 01:45 PM

OP, did you mess with the lumbar support on the seat (I think you said you drove a touring, right?). It's the lever on the right side of the seat back. I find that adding even the slightest bit of lumbar support makes the seat extremely uncomfortable.

I want a Z · 03-14-2011, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

OP, did you mess with the lumbar support on the seat (I think you said you drove a touring, right?). It's the lever on the right side of the seat back. I find that adding even the slightest bit of lumbar support makes the seat extremely uncomfortable.

Yes I adjusted it, & I am the opposite, I can never seem to get enough lumbar support

nuTinmuch · 03-14-2011, 02:27 PM

I'm 5'6 and 110 pounds.

I've yet to find a seat (OEM) that supports me.

Red__Zed · 03-14-2011, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by nuTinmuch

I'm 5'6 and 110 pounds.

I've yet to find a seat (OEM) that supports me.

try working out?

nuTinmuch · 03-14-2011, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

try working out?

I'd love to, I can't eat enough to gain muscle mass though.

Red__Zed · 03-14-2011, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by nuTinmuch

I'd love to, I can't eat enough to gain muscle mass though.

More food!

I'm on about 8k calories a day most of the year

b1adesofcha0s · 03-14-2011, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

More food!

I'm on about 8k calories a day most of the year

Damn, I'm surprised you don't look like Shado with that diet

OP, you should definitely come to one of the MD/VA meets at Starbucks every Saturday. You get to see a bunch of Z's, and possibly a 5.0 and a Maxima

alejo · 03-14-2011, 08:54 PM

the seat/headrest is for safety purposes... when you push back on the head rest it pushes your mid section forward to prevent spinal/neck injuries during a crash... see if the 5.0 has this kinds of features

m4a1mustang · 03-14-2011, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by alejo

the seat/headrest is for safety purposes... when you push back on the head rest it pushes your mid section forward to prevent spinal/neck injuries during a crash... see if the 5.0 has this kinds of features

Most all new cars do this, except some require significantly more force than the Z to actually feel it pushing into your spine.

03-14-2011, 11:54 AM	#17 (permalink)
cfweber Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Independence Posts: 388 Drives: 10 370Z BS 6 SP Rep Power: 15	hunting for a sports car first of all no way I could wait 2 years second if i could afford a Porsche, I'd be driving one. for the money it's the Z or the Mustang

03-14-2011, 01:45 PM	#22 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 19	OP, did you mess with the lumbar support on the seat (I think you said you drove a touring, right?). It's the lever on the right side of the seat back. I find that adding even the slightest bit of lumbar support makes the seat extremely uncomfortable. __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

03-14-2011, 02:27 PM	#24 (permalink)
nuTinmuch A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,092 Drives: PG 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 17	I'm 5'6 and 110 pounds. I've yet to find a seat (OEM) that supports me. __________________ nuTinmuch! -- Platinum Graphite 370Z -- Check out my Gallery thread here!

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Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 262	I don't find the seats that bad. at first I needed to adjust them untill I hit the sweet spot. lol that headrest is meant to be like that. its for whiplash. thought that was obvious. be glad that they arent the seats they use in the GT-R they get uncomfy pretty quick. but today I discovered the BEST seats ever. sat in a renault WIND. god those seats are so ******* soft and supporting.

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alejo Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 107 Drives: 10 T/S,NAV,MT, 08 R6 Rep Power: 15	the seat/headrest is for safety purposes... when you push back on the head rest it pushes your mid section forward to prevent spinal/neck injuries during a crash... see if the 5.0 has this kinds of features