Roadster or coupe?

exedy699 · 10-17-2011, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

The coupe is maybe prettier (opinion) and has a small performance advantage, and it's cheaper. If those matter to you, that's the way to go.

The roadster looks amazing still, has cooler seats and that wind screen in the back... It has seat coolers. Most importantly, and I've said this repeatedly on here, roadsters have a cooler driving feel. You may not be going as fast, but with the top down, you feel like you're going a million times faster. There is nothing that replaces a convertible's top-down feel.

I own a coupe, and I love driving it every time I get in, but the Roadster is wonderful, too.

That is the only reason I consider the Roadster. Driving that S2k made me realize you dont need to go fast, maybe you can just feel like you are

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Overall from what I've felt while test driving a few 370'z : The feeling is not comparable to any other cars.

11Thumper · 10-17-2011, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by exedy699

Yikes, that often?

It depends. My S2000 has a vinyl top and it's about 6 years old, original top. However, most of it's life was in Seattle (not a ton of sun) and garaged. I also treat the top fairly often with a product to help block UV. It depends how you take care of it. I think cloth is more durable and quieter.

I do feel that I should have purchased the roadster, especially when one drives by. I was planning to keep the S2000 but just bought an airplane a couple months back so now the finances are a bit more snug.

Maybe it's time to start stripping again on the weekends.

Mt Tam I am · 10-17-2011, 12:45 PM

If all you want is the feel and thrill of a roadster, I'd get the cheaper cool car, the S2000.

I am in the mood for a convertible too. It will not be a Z. I like the S2000 especially as a rag top, good driver as well but I want what I've always wanted. An XKE convertible.

It is like the OP stated That is the only reason I consider the Roadster. Driving that S2k made me realize you dont need to go fast, maybe you can just feel like you are. This is the Jag to a tee.

exedy699 · 10-17-2011, 12:56 PM

Yeah I may end up getting a coupe and later on the s2k.

I wanna emphasize I absolutely love the z. I have owned mine for 5 years and I will get a 370. And I believe you folks have made me realize a coupe would be best, with a side of an s2k as a vert.

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Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	If all you want is the feel and thrill of a roadster, I'd get the cheaper cool car, the S2000. I am in the mood for a convertible too. It will not be a Z. I like the S2000 especially as a rag top, good driver as well but I want what I've always wanted. An XKE convertible. It is like the OP stated That is the only reason I consider the Roadster. Driving that S2k made me realize you dont need to go fast, maybe you can just feel like you are. This is the Jag to a tee. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

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10-17-2011, 12:56 PM	#19 (permalink)
exedy699 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: KC Posts: 118 Drives: you crazy Rep Power: 14	Yeah I may end up getting a coupe and later on the s2k. I wanna emphasize I absolutely love the z. I have owned mine for 5 years and I will get a 370. And I believe you folks have made me realize a coupe would be best, with a side of an s2k as a vert.