Z06 vs. 370Z

FuszNissan · 10-27-2011, 11:01 AM

Why are we comparing a 75K car to a 33K car?

6MT · 10-27-2011, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

Why are we comparing a 75K car to a 33K car?

Besides, all these "comparason" threads seem to do is insight arguments. It soon degrades into childish fodder.

NewYorkJon34 · 10-27-2011, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

Why are we comparing a 75K car to a 33K car?

You could buy a used Z06 for about 45k, & we are comparing the driving experiences of both cars.

Jeffblue · 10-27-2011, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

You could buy a used Z06 for about 45k, & we are comparing the driving experiences of both cars.

...and you can by a used Z for 25.

ImportConvert · 10-27-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

Why are we comparing a 75K car to a 33K car?

Because I, OP, have a Z06 and am trading it for a loaded out 370Z. This thread is, as they say, relative to my interests. I told you why in the first post.

That being said....wtf is this?

Isn't the seat supposed to be 8-way power adjustable in the Touring model? What are those 2 knobs? Doesn't look "power" to me. Didn't feel like it either when I looked at one at the dealership today, either.

b1adesofcha0s · 10-27-2011, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Because I, OP, have a Z06 and am trading it for a loaded out 370Z. This thread is, as they say, relative to my interests. I told you why in the first post.

That being said....wtf is this?

Isn't the seat supposed to be 8-way power adjustable in the Touring model? What are those 2 knobs? Doesn't look "power" to me. Didn't feel like it either when I looked at one at the dealership today, either.

Power controls are on the other side of the seat, you can't see them from this angle.

ImportConvert · 10-27-2011, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Power controls are on the other side of the seat, you can't see them from this angle.

I saw that, but there was no way to adjust the orientation of the bucket of the seat (tilt the SEAT part fore or aft). I assume those big knobs do so? I like a little bit more "backward" tilt as it holds me into the seat better since Nissan didn't install locking seatbelts like my Z06 has.

Also, I saw what looked like brushed aluminum around the gauges and other places---is it? Or is that "polymer"?

I was very impressed with the interior as a whole, and the sound system.

m4a1mustang · 10-27-2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I saw that, but there was no way to adjust the orientation of the bucket of the seat (tilt the SEAT part fore or aft). I assume those big knobs do so? I like a little bit more "backward" tilt as it holds me into the seat better since Nissan didn't install locking seatbelts like my Z06 has.

Also, I saw what looked like brushed aluminum around the gauges and other places---is it? Or is that "polymer"?

I was very impressed with the interior as a whole, and the sound system.

The knobs move you up and down and tilt your *** up or down.

The brushed aluminum is plastic.

pedZ · 10-27-2011, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Because I, OP, have a Z06 and am trading it for a loaded out 370Z. This thread is, as they say, relative to my interests. I told you why in the first post.

That being said....wtf is this?

Isn't the seat supposed to be 8-way power adjustable in the Touring model? What are those 2 knobs? Doesn't look "power" to me. Didn't feel like it either when I looked at one at the dealership today, either.

The power seats are not all power. It's kind of misleading. Only the seat back tilt and front to back adjustments are power if I remember correctly. Lumbar support and seat bottom tilt are controlled by the knobs.

ImportConvert · 10-27-2011, 11:40 AM

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The power seats are not all power. It's kind of misleading. Only the seat back tilt and front to back adjustments are power if I remember correctly. Lumbar support and seat bottom tilt are controlled by the knobs.

Are the seats "solid"? If you own or have ridden in a 'vette you know what I mean. They slide around in the corners on their tracks a bit. Annoying. Does the Z do this, and when you nail the brakes, does the pass. seat flop forward?

PS. I finally get what you all mean. The 370Z "FEELS" a lot smaller than my Z06, even though it isn't.

Over-all, the interior is very nice. I'm now just concerned with how it wears/holds up inside, if the seats get loose on their tracks, if those inserts in the seats fray, if rattles are prone to develop, that sort of thing.

m4a1mustang · 10-27-2011, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Are the seats "solid"? If you own or have ridden in a 'vette you know what I mean. They slide around in the corners on their tracks a bit. Annoying. Does the Z do this, and when you nail the brakes, does the pass. seat flop forward?

Sit in the seat and drive the car.

Answering questions for self = ftw.

b1adesofcha0s · 10-27-2011, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Sit in the seat and drive the car.

Answering questions for self = ftw.

Haven't had any issues with the seats sliding around.

ImportConvert · 10-27-2011, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Sit in the seat and drive the car.

Answering questions for self = ftw.

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Originally Posted by pedelg24

I think the seats a pretty solid with one exception. When you put your head on the head rest you can feel the posts from the head rest in your back. The seats seem pretty hollow but they don't slide around. The seats are a pretty tight fit too. You should take one out for a test drive.

I have driven one, well, several, but my 'vette had solid seats when new, and now they tend to move around a bit. I loved the car on first impression (both the Z06 and the 370Z), I'm just curious how time treats it, and I don't want to answer that for myself if someone else can do so for me.

My one MAJOR complaint about the 370Z was the blind-spot. It was insane.

PS. I heard the head-rests were that way on purpose and it was a "feature"?

kenchan · 10-27-2011, 11:47 AM

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My one MAJOR complaint about the 370Z was the blind-spot. It was insane.

yep, mine too. was one of the arguments i used to get a nice deal on my car.

my aftermarket mirrors completely fixed this.

pedZ · 10-27-2011, 11:48 AM

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PS. I heard the head-rests were that way on purpose and it was a "feature"?

What do they call that feature? The "stab you in the back" feature?

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