Don't you get annoyed when someone refers to your Z...

cjr1881 · 08-15-2011, 08:18 AM

as a 350Z instead of a 370Z? I know there isn't a huge difference in looks but we sure know the difference and it matters to us so whenever someone says 350 I have to correct them but try to hold back like it's not a big deal although it is to me. Especially after I tell them it is brand new, and they don't realize that 370 replaced 350 in 09 and is more powerful, lighter and faster and just all around better. It's just kind of annoying and I thought I would share, it also doesn't seem to just be people that doen't really know cars, mechanics even, of course not nissan dealers, but unless you really are into fast sports cars, they may not know the difference. I am sure all of us have had this happen...

RandyD · 08-15-2011, 08:22 AM

my mom keeps calling it a ZS... i'm done correcting her

Corona370z · 08-15-2011, 08:26 AM

I try not to think about it too much. Plus for me, when I see a Corvette, a Mustang, BMW, AUDI, etc. I usually don't know if it's a new model or not...then again they haven't changed their look that much.

b1adesofcha0s · 08-15-2011, 08:37 AM

Happened to me at the drag strip the last time I went. The announcer kept calling my car a 350Z

yaheard · 08-15-2011, 08:51 AM

In my experience its such a "unknown" car that people still think the 350z is still being produced as the new model. The people who know cars know the difference. The 350 simply looks like a poopoo compared to the 370z. Really, the only person that knows the real difference is me!

Red__Zed · 08-15-2011, 08:54 AM

Not really.

Lemers · 08-15-2011, 09:14 AM

Their ignorance is not my concern.

DrEvil · 08-15-2011, 09:14 AM

It's hard to be rigid about the "propper" ID of our model. With less than 30k units out there and no real advertising by Nissan, it's a wonder many people recognise it as a Z.
What ever they call it, I enjoy the attention the car generates. If they call it a 350, I'll politely correct them and they'll usually say..."wow I didn't know they made a 370!'

my2004Z · 08-15-2011, 09:18 AM

I always crack up when guys ask "is that FWD?" I usually smile and say that all Z cars are RWD in hopes that they don't embarrass themselves in the future.

poorazn · 08-15-2011, 09:51 AM

My dad calls my car a Z-3-5-0. Its ok, he drives a P-ri-us.

Lemers · 08-15-2011, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poorazn

My dad calls my car a Z-3-5-0. Its ok, he drives a P-ri-us.

Wouldn't it be a ri-us P ?

Brutal 370Z · 08-15-2011, 10:01 AM

I have the same experience with my G. Everyone thinks its a G35. Kind of annoys me too. I'm sure it will be the same with the Z. Except I would probably be more annoyed about people mistaking the 370 for a 350 because there is a world of difference between the two.

MarkeZ · 08-15-2011, 10:08 AM

I overheard two guys last week arguing about my car. The conversation went something like this:

guy#1: Dude check out that GTR!

guy#2: It's not a "GR" I think it's the new 350

guy#1: They made a new 350?

guy#2: Yeah but I think they call it a 370 or 380 or something. Look at the hatch there
should be an emblem or something.

Guy#1 goes outside (I was at wendy's waiting for my order) and goes behind my car to check it out then comes back.

guy#1: No emblem must be "debadged"

At this point I get my order then leave. As I was getting in my car these two guys approach me and ask if it was a "GR". Told them it's a 370 and as we were talking a 350 parked right next to me so I pointed out the differences. That was convenient.

mantella87 · 08-15-2011, 10:14 AM

Someone asked me, "Hey is that the 350 or the 375?"...

shadoquad · 08-15-2011, 10:17 AM

Doesn't annoy me at all. I usually correct them politely.

Plus, usually it's people telling me, "Man, that's an awesome car! Is that a 350?"

08-15-2011, 08:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
cjr1881 Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hudson Falls, NY Posts: 75 Drives: '11 Black 370Z coupe Rep Power: 14	Don't you get annoyed when someone refers to your Z... as a 350Z instead of a 370Z? I know there isn't a huge difference in looks but we sure know the difference and it matters to us so whenever someone says 350 I have to correct them but try to hold back like it's not a big deal although it is to me. Especially after I tell them it is brand new, and they don't realize that 370 replaced 350 in 09 and is more powerful, lighter and faster and just all around better. It's just kind of annoying and I thought I would share, it also doesn't seem to just be people that doen't really know cars, mechanics even, of course not nissan dealers, but unless you really are into fast sports cars, they may not know the difference. I am sure all of us have had this happen...

08-15-2011, 08:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
Corona370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ewa Beach, HI Age: 36 Posts: 416 Drives: Naked on sunny days Rep Power: 15	I try not to think about it too much. Plus for me, when I see a Corvette, a Mustang, BMW, AUDI, etc. I usually don't know if it's a new model or not...then again they haven't changed their look that much. __________________ Stillen Intake, ARK Exhaust. Hopefully in the near future: Tanabe GF210 Lowering Springs, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Motordyne M370 Intake Manifold.

08-15-2011, 08:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	Happened to me at the drag strip the last time I went. The announcer kept calling my car a 350Z __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

08-15-2011, 09:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	Their ignorance is not my concern. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

08-15-2011, 10:01 AM	#12 (permalink)
Brutal 370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 357 Drives: 11' MB/Pers/6M/S/Nav Rep Power: 14	I have the same experience with my G. Everyone thinks its a G35. Kind of annoys me too. I'm sure it will be the same with the Z. Except I would probably be more annoyed about people mistaking the 370 for a 350 because there is a world of difference between the two. __________________ Stillen G3/CBE/HFC, Nismo S-tune Front Chin Spoiler, 20% tint, Password JDM V2 Shift Knob

08-15-2011, 08:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 20	my mom keeps calling it a ZS... i'm done correcting her

08-15-2011, 08:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
yaheard Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: VA Posts: 148 Drives: 6MT Monterrey Blue Z Rep Power: 15	In my experience its such a "unknown" car that people still think the 350z is still being produced as the new model. The people who know cars know the difference. The 350 simply looks like a poopoo compared to the 370z. Really, the only person that knows the real difference is me!

08-15-2011, 08:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	Not really.

08-15-2011, 09:14 AM	#8 (permalink)
DrEvil Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 270 Drives: 09 370z,Blue, auto Rep Power: 14	It's hard to be rigid about the "propper" ID of our model. With less than 30k units out there and no real advertising by Nissan, it's a wonder many people recognise it as a Z. What ever they call it, I enjoy the attention the car generates. If they call it a 350, I'll politely correct them and they'll usually say..."wow I didn't know they made a 370!'

08-15-2011, 09:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
my2004Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 285 Drives: 09' 370Z w/Sport 7AT Rep Power: 37	I always crack up when guys ask "is that FWD?" I usually smile and say that all Z cars are RWD in hopes that they don't embarrass themselves in the future.

08-15-2011, 09:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
poorazn Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: DC Posts: 176 Drives: 11 370Z BC M6 Sprt Rep Power: 14	My dad calls my car a Z-3-5-0. Its ok, he drives a P-ri-us.

08-15-2011, 10:08 AM	#13 (permalink)
MarkeZ Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Allen, TX Posts: 135 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Black Rep Power: 16	I overheard two guys last week arguing about my car. The conversation went something like this: guy#1: Dude check out that GTR! guy#2: It's not a "GR" I think it's the new 350 guy#1: They made a new 350? guy#2: Yeah but I think they call it a 370 or 380 or something. Look at the hatch there should be an emblem or something. Guy#1 goes outside (I was at wendy's waiting for my order) and goes behind my car to check it out then comes back. guy#1: No emblem must be "debadged" At this point I get my order then leave. As I was getting in my car these two guys approach me and ask if it was a "GR". Told them it's a 370 and as we were talking a 350 parked right next to me so I pointed out the differences. That was convenient.

08-15-2011, 10:14 AM	#14 (permalink)
mantella87 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 590 Drives: 2011 Z34 MT Rep Power: 15	Someone asked me, "Hey is that the 350 or the 375?"...

08-15-2011, 10:17 AM	#15 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	Doesn't annoy me at all. I usually correct them politely. Plus, usually it's people telling me, "Man, that's an awesome car! Is that a 350?"

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