370Z v. 300ZX

11Thumper · 09-22-2011, 03:08 PM

Yeah, the author was a little biased towards his 300ZX. It was (and still is) without doubt a great car. My buddy had the turbo version (with a built motor and 500+ whp) and he loved it (until his wife found out about his 100mph+ speeding ticket and ride in the back of a patrol car lol). I let him drive my 370Z just to see what he would think. Naturally he wasn't in love with the 7AT but he didn't think it was a bad transmission. Overall he liked it much better than his 300ZX and said the choice would be easy to buy the 370Z.

You have to remember the 300ZX is 21 years old. Comparing it to a new Z isn't exactly fair and I think the 300ZX does a fine job holding its own.

Jeffblue · 09-22-2011, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

Yeah, the author was a little biased towards his 300ZX. It was (and still is) without doubt a great car. My buddy had the turbo version (with a built motor and 500+ whp) and he loved it (until his wife found out about his 100mph+ speeding ticket and ride in the back of a patrol car lol). I let him drive my 370Z just to see what he would think. Naturally he wasn't in love with the 7AT but he didn't think it was a bad transmission. Overall he liked it much better than his 300ZX and said the choice would be easy to buy the 370Z.

You have to remember the 300ZX is 21 years old. Comparing it to a new Z isn't exactly fair and I think the 300ZX does a fine job holding its own.

i dont think its unfair. its comparing different generations of the Z car. the 370z SHOULD be better than an NA 300zx in all aspects. And a TT with breather mods should be quicker in a straight line, but the 370z would still probably out handle it (assuming they both had stock suspension)

sonic370 · 09-22-2011, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

Yeah, the author was a little biased towards his 300ZX. It was (and still is) without doubt a great car. My buddy had the turbo version (with a built motor and 500+ whp) and he loved it (until his wife found out about his 100mph+ speeding ticket and ride in the back of a patrol car lol). I let him drive my 370Z just to see what he would think. Naturally he wasn't in love with the 7AT but he didn't think it was a bad transmission. Overall he liked it much better than his 300ZX and said the choice would be easy to buy the 370Z.

You have to remember the 300ZX is 21 years old. Comparing it to a new Z isn't exactly fair and I think the 300ZX does a fine job holding its own.

not to

but not in love with the 7at whats not to love about it.
even die hard manual guys will say for a auto its one of the best made
for the price in any car.

onzedge · 09-22-2011, 04:26 PM

A 240/370 review would be more interesting, IMO.

onzedge has written

shadoquad · 09-22-2011, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

A 240/370 review would be more interesting, IMO.

onzedge has written

Then write it yourself.

shadoquad has trolled.

onzedge · 09-22-2011, 10:06 PM

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Then write it yourself.

shadoquad has trolled.

Shado -- that is a darned fine idea. Thanks -- you get credit in the by-line, OK? BTW: is what they write about you true?

shadoquad · 09-22-2011, 10:11 PM

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Shado -- that is a darned fine idea. Thanks -- you get credit in the by-line, OK? BTW: is what they write about you true?

The goat was 18 and consented.

onzedge · 09-22-2011, 10:13 PM

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The goat was 18 and consented.

Been there.

Methodical4u · 09-22-2011, 08:36 PM

I wanted a 300zx since I started driving, but insurance was just to much for me at the time, and then later on I really liked the 350's.. but I wasn't that much older when they came out so I couldn't afford one. Later on I went the AWD route with the Evo's that I had. I got tired of all of the modding on my second one and wanted something NA and since the Z doesn't have that many mods for an NA set-up it was perfect. So for me the choice was easy to go with a new one.

So now I have a Z with ART pipes, F.I. exhaust, I will get some used G3's and then when Motordynes intakes come out, I will likely go with them, some pulley's ... I don't think i'll go with the 4.08 gears to keep mileage semi decent now.... anyway, not to many mods and that will do it for me... a 12.5-12.7 capable car is good enough for me.

m4a1mustang · 09-22-2011, 08:54 PM

I love the 300ZX. One of my favorite cars from when I was a kid... it just looked so cool and futuristic.

And that damn commercial! The twin... turbos... kick.... in!

Alchemy · 09-22-2011, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I love the 300ZX. One of my favorite cars from when I was a kid... it just looked so cool and futuristic.

And that damn commercial! The twin... turbos... kick.... in!

The look was truely ahead of its time. It still looks pretty good but def showing its age.

Alchemy · 09-22-2011, 11:10 PM

Ugh, just read that dribble for the second time. The author is a gargantuan moron to put it lightly.

Zaggeron · 09-22-2011, 09:22 PM

What is it with reviewers and the so-called headrests. Those things behind your head are "headrests" in name only. They are not designed as pillows for you to lean back on as you drive. Your head is not supposed to be in contact with it when you drive. It is designed to prevent neck injury during an accident ... jeez ..

Jeffblue · 09-22-2011, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I love the 300ZX. One of my favorite cars from when I was a kid... it just looked so cool and futuristic.

And that damn commercial! The twin... turbos... kick.... in!

<3

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Originally Posted by Zaggeron

What is it with reviewers and the so-called headrests. Those things behind your head are "headrests" in name only. They are not designed as pillows for you to lean back on as you drive. Your head is not supposed to be in contact with it when you drive. It is designed to prevent neck injury during an accident ... jeez ..

Its like 'hmm that foot rest on the left makes a burning smell when i rest my foot on it while driving' 'oh you mean the clutch?'

Strangler · 09-22-2011, 09:45 PM

Only thing I didnt like about the 300zx is that it was too low to the ground. Have to be careful getting out of driveways, parking and everything.

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09-22-2011, 03:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
11Thumper Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 754 Drives: '11 370Z, '01 S2k Rep Power: 18	Yeah, the author was a little biased towards his 300ZX. It was (and still is) without doubt a great car. My buddy had the turbo version (with a built motor and 500+ whp) and he loved it (until his wife found out about his 100mph+ speeding ticket and ride in the back of a patrol car lol). I let him drive my 370Z just to see what he would think. Naturally he wasn't in love with the 7AT but he didn't think it was a bad transmission. Overall he liked it much better than his 300ZX and said the choice would be easy to buy the 370Z. You have to remember the 300ZX is 21 years old. Comparing it to a new Z isn't exactly fair and I think the 300ZX does a fine job holding its own.

09-22-2011, 08:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
Methodical4u A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,393 Drives: 11 370 6mt pw w/sp Rep Power: 16	I wanted a 300zx since I started driving, but insurance was just to much for me at the time, and then later on I really liked the 350's.. but I wasn't that much older when they came out so I couldn't afford one. Later on I went the AWD route with the Evo's that I had. I got tired of all of the modding on my second one and wanted something NA and since the Z doesn't have that many mods for an NA set-up it was perfect. So for me the choice was easy to go with a new one. So now I have a Z with ART pipes, F.I. exhaust, I will get some used G3's and then when Motordynes intakes come out, I will likely go with them, some pulley's ... I don't think i'll go with the 4.08 gears to keep mileage semi decent now.... anyway, not to many mods and that will do it for me... a 12.5-12.7 capable car is good enough for me.

09-22-2011, 09:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
Strangler Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: CA Posts: 260 Drives: 10 370z Touring 6MT Rep Power: 16	Only thing I didnt like about the 300zx is that it was too low to the ground. Have to be careful getting out of driveways, parking and everything.