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this morning drove the 370z for the first time ever

The interior is nice. The handling is tighter/better than my 08 350z. The look is also fine. I like the old 350 but I also think the 370 is very

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Old 12-03-2011, 02:17 PM   #1 (permalink)
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The interior is nice. The handling is tighter/better than my 08 350z. The look is also fine. I like the old 350 but I also think the 370 is very nice. I also know(seen Ray & Jason drag race) that the 370z is faster/quicker BUT when I tested one today, the car just didn't feel fast at all. The rpm just went fast to redline without much feel of power. I know the car is faster, just didn't have that feeling. The gas pedal has a very short travel point. I had to pull over because I thought there was something in the way, preventing me from flooring the car. There was, but it was part of the pedal. I also didn't care for the match rpm thing. When I down shifted, the rpm flew up quickly but the driving feeling was not there. So even if I can buy one at a very, very, good price, I won't. I was ready today, but I just can't. I will be either re-wiring my 08 that was flooded, or contue with the LS swap. I tried but I just can't.......

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The interior is nice. The handling is tighter/better than my 08 350z. The look is also fine. I like the old 350 but I also think the 370 is very nice. I also know(seen Ray & Jason drag race) that the 370z is faster/quicker BUT when I tested one today, the car just didn't feel fast at all. The rpm just went fast to redline without much feel of power. I know the car is faster, just didn't have that feeling. The gas pedal has a very short travel point. I had to pull over because I thought there was something in the way, preventing me from flooring the car. There was, but it was part of the pedal. I also didn't care for the match rpm thing. When I down shifted, the rpm flew up quickly but the driving feeling was not there. So even if I can buy one at a very, very, good price, I won't. I was ready today, but I just can't. I will be either re-wiring my 08 that was flooded, or contue with the LS swap. I tried but I just can't.......
Sounds like all you have to do is turn the "s" button off.
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Sorry you felt that way Andre its understandable since the torque isn't that great at the bottom end but it does make up for it with a higher redline.
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The interior is nice. The handling is tighter/better than my 08 350z. The look is also fine. I like the old 350 but I also think the 370 is very nice. I also know(seen Ray & Jason drag race) that the 370z is faster/quicker BUT when I tested one today, the car just didn't feel fast at all. The rpm just went fast to redline without much feel of power. I know the car is faster, just didn't have that feeling. The gas pedal has a very short travel point. I had to pull over because I thought there was something in the way, preventing me from flooring the car. There was, but it was part of the pedal. I also didn't care for the match rpm thing. When I down shifted, the rpm flew up quickly but the driving feeling was not there. So even if I can buy one at a very, very, good price, I won't. I was ready today, but I just can't. I will be either re-wiring my 08 that was flooded, or contue with the LS swap. I tried but I just can't.......
I know how you felt, when I test drove the Z for first time I didn't like it, Question , Did you redline it? How long was the test drive?. Since this car doesn't have a lot of torque you have to rev it up over 4500rpm to feel the power. When I test drove for first time it was raining so I didn't drove hard. But decided give it a second chance like a week later and fell in love with it.
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Sorry you felt that way Andre its understandable since the torque isn't that great at the bottom end but it does make up for it with a higher redline.
This would have been my 5th Z. I'm on my 3rd. Maxima, 81, 97 se, 99 se, had the first one made, 81 rear wheel drive & talked to me, 91 Stenza, 95 Altima, 93 & 95 Quests, a Villiger(nissan Quest) lease(dog show vans) a number of Sentras, including a 2.0 liter Se/Se-r, a 90's 200sx, a demo 4by2 pickup & more. Because I had access to trades at wholesale prices(friends) I've owned 2 & 3 Nissan at the same time. Most likely I've owned more Nissans than anyone, except for a Nissan dealer I brought my check book with me today. I'm not dumping on the 370! You guys should be able to take someones negative, (only in part) experience/opinions. The suspension felt sporty, the engine felt weak & empty, with just a flat feeling up to 6,000 rpm. didn't feel the engine helping me control car when down shifting. I've had some of the best Nissans. 1.6 1.8 2.0 liter 4 cyl. 3 liter iron with tim. belts 3 lit alum. w chain a few 3.5 alum. V 8's. I have some experience under my belt
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I know how you felt, when I test drove the Z for first time I didn't like it, Question , Did you redline it? How long was the test drive?. Since this car doesn't have a lot of torque you have to rev it up over 4500rpm to feel the power. When I test drove for first time it was raining so I didn't drove hard. But decided give it a second chance like a week later and fell in love with it.
I can see that, & perhaps try again. I would love to own one & try to get it into the low 12's with just bolt ons. I don't mean to brag, but I'm very good & have lots of car experience. Yes, the rpm did fly by fast (without 4:08 gears & I did redline it in the begining. It didn't have that solid engine feel like my 08. I'll try again
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Sorry you felt that way Andre its understandable since the torque isn't that great at the bottom end but it does make up for it with a higher redline.
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This would have been my 5th Z. I'm on my 3rd. Maxima, 81, 97 se, 99 se, had the first one made, 81 rear wheel drive & talked to me, 91 Stenza, 95 Altima, 93 & 95 Quests, a Villiger(nissan Quest) lease(dog show vans) a number of Sentras, including a 2.0 liter Se/Se-r, a 90's 200sx, a demo 4by2 pickup & more. Because I had access to trades at wholesale prices(friends) I've owned 2 & 3 Nissan at the same time. Most likely I've owned more Nissans than anyone, except for a Nissan dealer I brought my check book with me today. I'm not dumping on the 370! You guys should be able to take someones negative, (only in part) experience/opinions. The suspension felt sporty, the engine felt weak & empty, with just a flat feeling up to 6,000 rpm. didn't feel the engine helping me control car when down shifting. I've had some of the best Nissans. 1.6 1.8 2.0 liter 4 cyl. 3 liter iron with tim. belts 3 lit alum. w chain a few 3.5 alum. V 8's. I have some experience under my belt
As a self-proclaimed Nissan car connoisseur, do you think that we all made a mistake by purchasing a 370Z (as opposed to another Nissan or another car)?
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