370 and 350

Pk Mods · 01-04-2012, 04:12 PM

Hey guys! id like to first start off by introducing myself here (hey im max

), i know it should have been put in the intro section but id like the main topic of this discussion to focus on my real question to you all.

Iv received my drivers license and have been using my parents car for some time. Its not that they wouldnt help me out in buying a car, its that i cant take my eyes off the 370z. I dont want any other car, i dont think any other car looks as nice, and iv worked my butt off for 4 summers to finally gain enough money for the car. After obsessing over the car for about 4 years i couldn't help but look up ever detail about the car. iv came into a few problems that i would like "professional help" from (you guys!).

The main problem im having is choosing between the 370z NISMO and the 350z NISMO. i didnt even have the 350z in mind until i found it that it has many benefits over the 370z. the main things iv found are that the stock brakes on the 350z are better, its an overall lighter car. of course the look of the 370z completely tears the 350z apart with the long hood and boomerang head/readlights, and quite honestly iv even been putting money aside for the amuse body kit, but i care alot more about the performance as the 350 still looks amazing.

please help me out with providing the pros and cons between the 2 cars and how much it will effect the performance of my purchase between the 2 cars.

Any intelectual information is greatly appreciated, please no spam.

P.S. i really dont know how to summarize so for u guys that dont like to read. sorry.

kenchan · 01-04-2012, 04:15 PM

you mean a diecast car?

onzedge · 01-04-2012, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

you mean a diecast car?

This:

alcheng · 01-04-2012, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

This:

Mr.onzedge, can you tell me where did you get that spy-pic of the 2033 670Z-NISMO???

elmz · 01-04-2012, 04:30 PM

I doubt the 350Z Nismo is that much lighter than the 370Z Nismo(if its true). The standard 370 is about 90lbs lighter than the standard 350. The weight loss was often advertised as one of the improvements over the 350. I can't comment on the brakes because I had the STD brakes on my late 350 and now sport brakes on my current 370(not a fair comparison). You can't go wrong with either car. I'm sure you'll be happy with which ever one you end up with. But I'm almost certain if you go with the 350, you'll be wishing you had gotten the 370. Comparing these 2 cars has been beaten to death over and over, whether its purely informative or argumentative. Do a search and you'll find everything you need to know. Good luck.

Pk Mods · 01-04-2012, 04:29 PM

what....?

gbrettin · 01-04-2012, 04:30 PM

I'm not sure where you are getting your facts from but they are incorrect.

Quoted from Edmunds.com
Compared to the former 350Z, the Nissan 370Z offers a larger and more powerful 3.7-liter V6, a redesigned suspension with a shorter wheelbase, and upgraded interior design. Unlike Z progressions of the past, the 370Z is actually a bit smaller and lighter than the 350Z, making it faster, nimbler and more polished. There's even an actual glovebox and a more usable cargo area.

Nissan 370Z

Also, If you are serious about the Z... Take a deeper look through this site. There is a a lot of information already posted that would be of assistance to you.

USMCASA · 01-04-2012, 04:42 PM

pros both have 4 wheels
cons they are both probably a little much for a first car

TypeOne · 01-04-2012, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by USMCASA

pros both have 4 wheels
cons they are both probably a little much for a first car

Or a little too expensive...

Buy a piece of junk, learn to appreciate it, then buy a 370Z.

Pelican170 · 01-05-2012, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by USMCASA

pros both have 4 wheels
cons they are both probably a little much for a first car

Exactly. No offense, but you will crash it...

lol1234 · 01-04-2012, 04:58 PM

At your age, spending 25k-30k on a 370Z financially does not make sense.

Have you driven a 370Z? Let alone a 350Z?

They have a lot of power especially for someone who just got their license. Are you prepared to pay for maintenance? If something goes wrong after the warranty is up? Do you have any mechanical knowledge?

Back to my point if a Z is an absolute must, test drive one, hell some places allow you to track sports cars for a dollar amount per lap. More than likely they will have a Z. Push it to the limits and see if you are experienced enough to drive one.

TongMan · 01-04-2012, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lol1234

At your age, spending 25k-30k on a 370Z financially does not make sense.

Have you driven a 370Z? Let alone a 350Z?

They have a lot of power especially for someone who just got their license. Are you prepared to pay for maintenance? If something goes wrong after the warranty is up? Do you have any mechanical knowledge?

He wants a Nismo 370z. I think it will cost more like $35k to $40k. I think maintenance will most likely be taken cared of by the elders. Man I wish I could've saved up $40k dollars to buy a brand new sports car back in high school working over the summers. I guess teens these days just make too much dough in summer jobs.

alcheng · 01-04-2012, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TongMan

He wants a Nismo 370z. I think it will cost more like $35k to $40k. I think maintenance will most likely be taken cared of by the elders. Man I wish I could've saved up $40k dollars to buy a brand new sports car back in high school working over the summers. I guess teens these days just make too much dough in summer jobs.

Sometimes I curious about how could they have such a sum of money to buy this kind of car too, but they are not asking our opinions on how to make/spend money, so I'll just say what the heck.

If they screwed the car, well, sorry, hope no one get injured, and see you after another 4 summerzzzzz.

LOL

PapoZalsa · 01-05-2012, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lol1234

At your age, spending 25k-30k on a 370Z financially does not make sense.

Have you driven a 370Z? Let alone a 350Z?

They have a lot of power especially for someone who just got their license. Are you prepared to pay for maintenance? If something goes wrong after the warranty is up? Do you have any mechanical knowledge?

Back to my point if a Z is an absolute must, test drive one, hell some places allow you to track sports cars for a dollar amount per lap. More than likely they will have a Z. Push it to the limits and see if you are experienced enough to drive one.

Like mention above by the early raisers that the insurance premium will be probably more than the car payment.

Rusty · 01-05-2012, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

Like mention above by the early raiser that the insurance premium will be probably more that the car payment.

Ah, no. I work a night shift and was bored.

01-04-2012, 04:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pk Mods Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NY Posts: 13 Drives: nada currently Rep Power: 14	370 and 350 Hey guys! id like to first start off by introducing myself here (hey im max ), i know it should have been put in the intro section but id like the main topic of this discussion to focus on my real question to you all. Iv received my drivers license and have been using my parents car for some time. Its not that they wouldnt help me out in buying a car, its that i cant take my eyes off the 370z. I dont want any other car, i dont think any other car looks as nice, and iv worked my butt off for 4 summers to finally gain enough money for the car. After obsessing over the car for about 4 years i couldn't help but look up ever detail about the car. iv came into a few problems that i would like "professional help" from (you guys!). The main problem im having is choosing between the 370z NISMO and the 350z NISMO. i didnt even have the 350z in mind until i found it that it has many benefits over the 370z. the main things iv found are that the stock brakes on the 350z are better, its an overall lighter car. of course the look of the 370z completely tears the 350z apart with the long hood and boomerang head/readlights, and quite honestly iv even been putting money aside for the amuse body kit, but i care alot more about the performance as the 350 still looks amazing. please help me out with providing the pros and cons between the 2 cars and how much it will effect the performance of my purchase between the 2 cars. Any intelectual information is greatly appreciated, please no spam. P.S. i really dont know how to summarize so for u guys that dont like to read. sorry.

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01-04-2012, 04:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	you mean a diecast car?

01-04-2012, 04:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 18	I doubt the 350Z Nismo is that much lighter than the 370Z Nismo(if its true). The standard 370 is about 90lbs lighter than the standard 350. The weight loss was often advertised as one of the improvements over the 350. I can't comment on the brakes because I had the STD brakes on my late 350 and now sport brakes on my current 370(not a fair comparison). You can't go wrong with either car. I'm sure you'll be happy with which ever one you end up with. But I'm almost certain if you go with the 350, you'll be wishing you had gotten the 370. Comparing these 2 cars has been beaten to death over and over, whether its purely informative or argumentative. Do a search and you'll find everything you need to know. Good luck.

01-04-2012, 04:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Pk Mods Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NY Posts: 13 Drives: nada currently Rep Power: 14	what....?

01-04-2012, 04:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,291 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	I'm not sure where you are getting your facts from but they are incorrect. Quoted from Edmunds.com Compared to the former 350Z, the Nissan 370Z offers a larger and more powerful 3.7-liter V6, a redesigned suspension with a shorter wheelbase, and upgraded interior design. Unlike Z progressions of the past, the 370Z is actually a bit smaller and lighter than the 350Z, making it faster, nimbler and more polished. There's even an actual glovebox and a more usable cargo area. Nissan 370Z Also, If you are serious about the Z... Take a deeper look through this site. There is a a lot of information already posted that would be of assistance to you.

01-04-2012, 04:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
USMCASA A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,152 Drives: 09 370z CY M6 Rep Power: 18	pros both have 4 wheels cons they are both probably a little much for a first car

01-04-2012, 04:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
lol1234 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Jersey Posts: 73 Drives: Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 14	At your age, spending 25k-30k on a 370Z financially does not make sense. Have you driven a 370Z? Let alone a 350Z? They have a lot of power especially for someone who just got their license. Are you prepared to pay for maintenance? If something goes wrong after the warranty is up? Do you have any mechanical knowledge? Back to my point if a Z is an absolute must, test drive one, hell some places allow you to track sports cars for a dollar amount per lap. More than likely they will have a Z. Push it to the limits and see if you are experienced enough to drive one.