370Z v. 300ZX

Alchemy · 09-22-2011, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

Strange, they talk about the syncrorev match saying they dont like how you cant permanently turn it off... uhhh im almost positive mine stays off when i turn my car off... I dont normally drive with it on...

Mine stays off as well.

Jeffblue · 09-22-2011, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by waaaasabi

I think I mentioned it to you at a meet before, but the titanium key can wear out the teeth in the ignition lock... so really not an advantage, per se (though pretty cool; the design of the key is really cool, too).

I pretty much just leave my Ti key on my keychain for my DD, and have a normal key with the remote for my 300zx for if i actually take the car out. I just keep the Ti key as a keychain and like to have it handy if i need to get something out of the car on the way out of the house.

sonic370 · 09-22-2011, 09:02 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.

gurneyeagle · 09-22-2011, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BeachZTT

Man, I wish I had time to read this article and play along. Just dropped in while checking my email. I am flying to SF tomorrow morning and am trying to get the dogs packed to go to the pet hotel before they close. I have our dog and our friend's (that usually dogsit for us and are already out of town).

I haven't hardly seen daylight this week let alone a Z. It has been raining all week anyway, not like it mattered.

Maybe I will save the article and catch up on the plane. Hope to be at Laguna Seca tomorrow afternoon if all goes well. Wife is at an Oracle training class and I am going to meet her for a mini-vacation. Catch you guys later!!!

Have a great trip Beach!

Methodical4u · 09-22-2011, 09:36 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, 09:54 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!

Zaggeron · 09-22-2011, 10:22 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 ..

shadoquad · 09-22-2011, 10:26 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.

Strangler · 09-22-2011, 10:45 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.

Jeffblue · 09-22-2011, 10:46 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?'

Jeffblue · 09-22-2011, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Strangler

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.

My 370z is lowered about 1 or 1.5 inches and my 300zx is lowered 1.5 inches up front. i scrape WAY more in the 370z. i almost never scrape in the 300zx. Granted, i'm really only scraping the sports package chin spoiler, but still.

shadoquad · 09-22-2011, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

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?'

If only the turn signals were better on this performance motoring object.

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

My 370z is lowered about 1 or 1.5 inches and my 300zx is lowered 1.5 inches up front. i scrape WAY more in the 370z. i almost never scrape in the 300zx. Granted, i'm really only scraping the sports package chin spoiler, but still.

Let me fix this post.

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

I suck at driving

Jeffblue · 09-22-2011, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

If only the turn signals were better on this performance motoring object.

I dont understand this one...

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

I am a flaming homosexual. I get owned in MW2 by anyone wielding two olympia's

Fixed

shadoquad · 09-22-2011, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

I dont understand this one...

I'm just saying, if we're gonna bitch about headrests, we ought to also take a look at turn signals.

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

Fixed

Dustin@Z1 · 09-22-2011, 11:04 PM

Working where I do....I get to drive both daily. Between me and my fiance we own 3.5ish (lol). So I have seen the extremes in both model cars.

I love the the 300zx since it is what I own and came to love the most. I wouldn't necessarily SELL my 300zx's for a 370Z (yet). But given the chance, I would definitly have a 370Z in my garage.

The 370Z is by far a MUCH better handling Z over the Z32. Which it should since its 20+ yrs newer. I think the 370Z is an excellent successor to the Twin Turbo Z32. But both have their highlights that make (and will make) them a classic amongst enthusiasts. The 370Z is also much easier and pleasurable to work on over the Z32...ESPECIALLY the twin turbo.

Otherwise....a 370Z is really better car.

09-22-2011, 09:54 PM	#21 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	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! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 18	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 .. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited

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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.

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Strangler Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: CA Posts: 260 Drives: 10 370z Touring 6MT Rep Power: 15	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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Dustin@Z1 The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NLA Posts: 1,313 Drives: NLA Rep Power: 18	Working where I do....I get to drive both daily. Between me and my fiance we own 3.5ish (lol). So I have seen the extremes in both model cars. I love the the 300zx since it is what I own and came to love the most. I wouldn't necessarily SELL my 300zx's for a 370Z (yet). But given the chance, I would definitly have a 370Z in my garage. The 370Z is by far a MUCH better handling Z over the Z32. Which it should since its 20+ yrs newer. I think the 370Z is an excellent successor to the Twin Turbo Z32. But both have their highlights that make (and will make) them a classic amongst enthusiasts. The 370Z is also much easier and pleasurable to work on over the Z32...ESPECIALLY the twin turbo. Otherwise....a 370Z is really better car.