Z06 vs. 370Z

ImportConvert · 10-27-2011, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

lol mazadah didn't even make the importcovert list.

Mazda is a subsidiary of Ford, and unlike VW/Lamborghini, is not removed far enough in prestige (imo) to warrant it's own category. Jeez. I can't list them all. My all-potent opinion is narrower than that!

GZ3 · 10-27-2011, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

It means that the person in question is letting reputation of the car or the brand get in their way of exploring or enjoying the vehicle.

huh....thats a good way of looking at it

m4a1mustang · 10-27-2011, 01:00 PM

It's not a Cayman but it's not a Geo Metro either.

Overall, it's a quality car. You get a lot for your dollar if you are looking for a 2 seat sports car.

Any new car can burn oil, and it's tough to put a mileage range on it because manufacturing tolerances can differ. As long as you keep an eye on things you will be fine. If oil consumption (if any) persists beyond your threshold of tolerance, Nissan will take care of you.

cossie1600 · 10-27-2011, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Mazda is a subsidiary of Ford, and unlike VW/Lamborghini, is not removed far enough in prestige (imo) to warrant it's own category. Jeez. I can't list them all. My all-potent opinion is narrower than that!

Ford sold Mazda, same with Volvo.

ImportConvert · 10-27-2011, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

It's not a Cayman but it's not a Geo Metro either.

Overall, it's a quality car. You get a lot for your dollar if you are looking for a 2 seat sports car.

Any new car can burn oil, and it's tough to put a mileage range on it because manufacturing tolerances can differ. As long as you keep an eye on things you will be fine. If oil consumption (if any) persists beyond your threshold of tolerance, Nissan will take care of you.

Sounds like the way to go. I'm just waiting for the '12s to hit the States at this point. 2 dealerships have already looked at my Z06 and lust for it. One sales person nearly left her soilage in my seat. People just can't wrap their heads around the fact that the Z06 isn't a regular 'vette.

Red__Zed · 10-27-2011, 01:05 PM

Interior quality is pretty solid for sure. I was very happy with it, no real weak spots to complain about (besides the rattles, but that's common in many cars at this price).

I am still convinced the oil burning is at least largely due to improper break in procedure, not necessarily the car's fault

ImportConvert · 10-27-2011, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

Ford sold Mazda, same with Volvo.

Good riddance. Dropping weight like my Volvo driving X gf wishes she could.

ImportConvert · 10-27-2011, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Interior quality is pretty solid for sure. I was very happy with it, no real weak spots to complain about (besides the rattles, but that's common in many cars at this price).

I am still convinced the oil burning is at least largely due to improper break in procedure, not necessarily the car's fault

How do the rattles compare to your mustang GT? More/less? I ask, because the 370Z's I drove drove like pieces of solid billet. Even the one with 9K miles that had been abused to hell and back all its life. (Oil had not been checked or changed at that point).

shadoquad · 10-27-2011, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Good riddance. Dropping weight like my Volvo driving X gf wishes she could.

I like Mazda, though. Niche vehicles though they are. Mazda would impress me with a proper RX-7, especially if it's based on the Furai.

NewYorkJon34 · 10-27-2011, 01:08 PM

IC if I was you I would just keep your Z06, & not even get the 370z. But to anwser your earlier question I have about 27,000 miles on mine & my seats don't really move around at all, I feel the side bolsters could be better as they don't really hold you in that well.

GZ3 · 10-27-2011, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Everyone likes to think their kool-aid is sweeter.

In my opinion...

Tier 6: Kia/Hyundai/Suzuki
Tier 5: Ford/Nissan/GM/Chrysler/Honda/Toyota
Tier 4: Lexus/Acura/Infiniti
Tier 3: BMW/Mercedes/Porsche/Audi/VW/Maserati/
Tier 2: Ferrari/Lamborghini/Aston Martin/Bently/Maybach
Tier 1: Rolls Royce/Bugatti/1-off type cars of uber-low production hand-made

Anyone in one tier above someone else who wants to talk smack about brand is just being an idiot imo. as many of the brands have vehicles that are worthy of a Tier higher or lower than the one the majority of their vehicles occupy. Once you move 2 tier levels, then you start to see some real gaps. At 3 tier levels, it's probably a different world, no-matter how loudly Hyundai wants to say that their paint is better than Mercedes.

i like this tier'ing...i would class it prob the same way

Red__Zed · 10-27-2011, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

How do the rattles compare to your mustang GT? More/less? I ask, because the 370Z's I drove drove like pieces of solid billet. Even the one with 9K miles that had been abused to hell and back all its life. (Oil had not been checked or changed at that point).

Mustang is rattle-free, but I only have about 2k on the clock, so that means nothing.

It was nowhere near as bad as the 07 gt I drove. Worse than my Subaru/BMW but not by much.

m4a1mustang · 10-27-2011, 01:11 PM

I had a 2009 so I had that nasty rear brake light (i think) rattle/squeak.

ImportConvert · 10-27-2011, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

IC if I was you I would just keep your Z06, & not even get the 370z. But to anwser your earlier question I have about 27,000 miles on mine & my seats don't really move around at all, I feel the side bolsters could be better as they don't really hold you in that well.

I appreciate your opinion, but can you quantify it?

My reasons are: I really like the 370Z's interior. The Z06 is just so lacking. Resonance with the stereo vibrating door panels, seats that slide around when you take a corner, the NAV unit looks like it was made along-side the ATARI (why I opted not to get it, my TI83 graphic calculator has it beat). The list goes on. I am just NOT happy with the Z06 unless I am flooring it. I am a realist and know I cannot do this 100% of the time unless I want a bigdick ticket to go with that bigdick acceleration.

I feel that the 370Z is an all-around better car, handles equally but with different feel, and definitely lacks in acceleration, comparatively.

Am I misleading myself in your opinion?

(Further, will be cheaper, added bonus, as I am trying to save more money for a move).\

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I had a 2009 so I had that nasty rear brake light (i think) rattle/squeak.

Is that it? My main concern/hatred is when I am taking an un-even incline and can hear the entire interior/car shift as the body flexes. Or when I hit a bump and every item in the car creaks against its neighbor.

NewYorkJon34 · 10-27-2011, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

I like Mazda, though. Niche vehicles though they are. Mazda would impress me with a proper RX-7, especially if it's based on the Furai.

To me the rx-8 would have been great if they had an option to put the mazdaspeed 3 motor in it, dreaming I know. Hopefully they don't **** up the rx-9. I'm glad to hear the Mazda reps say that the rx-9 is going to be what the rx-7's successor should have been.

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NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1065	IC if I was you I would just keep your Z06, & not even get the 370z. But to anwser your earlier question I have about 27,000 miles on mine & my seats don't really move around at all, I feel the side bolsters could be better as they don't really hold you in that well. __________________ NewYorkJon34's Ultimate Z Build Last edited by NewYorkJon34; 10-27-2011 at 01:13 PM.

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I had a 2009 so I had that nasty rear brake light (i think) rattle/squeak. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	Interior quality is pretty solid for sure. I was very happy with it, no real weak spots to complain about (besides the rattles, but that's common in many cars at this price). I am still convinced the oil burning is at least largely due to improper break in procedure, not necessarily the car's fault