370z hate?

Maxima09 · 06-11-2009, 09:48 PM

I notice this from time to time on car forums. There are a LOT of awesome sports cars I'd love to own/drive not just ONE.

355890 · 06-11-2009, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxima09

I notice this from time to time on car forums. There are a LOT of awesome sports cars I'd love to own/drive not just ONE.

Aye ! I agree with that.

cwj370 · 06-13-2009, 08:04 AM

Can you believe that, some pretty strong feeling, could it be jealousy?

DNadar · 06-13-2009, 10:50 AM

i didn't like the 370z when i first saw it, i thought it was kinda funky.

I'm in love with it now!

antennahead · 06-13-2009, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jakoye

I have to agree with this 100%. The GT-R, to me, just has too many sharp angles. The design looks busy and doesn't flow. It may be a super-car in its guts, but the outside is no classic design at all.

The Z on the other hand, is beautiful like a woman, with all those curves! And echoing the design of a Porsche is usually not a bad thing.

I feel the same way about the Nismo 370Z as I do about the GT-R though. The Nismo version replaces or hides some of those beautiful curves on the stock Z with boxy parts, whether it be that boxy rear-end or the ridiculous spoiler.

Give me the stock Z any day!

Sport version has the right mix of wheels and rear spoiler to not ruin the curves. Like it or not, I always thought the Caymen was one beautiful car. The 370Z has great curves also, and adds some muscularity without going the "sharp angle" route to achieve it.

John

Maxima09 · 06-14-2009, 10:00 PM

I've been cross shopping 370Z and Corvette. For some reason I feel like the 370Z is a better overall car, quality and interior, etc. However I do love the big V8. Has anyone drove both? Can 332HP compare to a 430hp vette?

Also has anyone driven BOTH a NEW Maxima and a 370Z that can comment?

m4a1mustang · 06-14-2009, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxima09

I've been cross shopping 370Z and Corvette. For some reason I feel like the 370Z is a better overall car, quality and interior, etc. However I do love the big V8. Has anyone drove both? Can 332HP compare to a 430hp vette?

Also has anyone driven BOTH a NEW Maxima and a 370Z that can comment?

The 'Vette eats the Z up in a straight line for sure. In the corner's it's just as good with the Z giving you a little better feedback than a C6.

The Corvette is a well built car. Some of the materials in the interior are cheap but it's still a good car.

Vette vs. Z is a tough choice...

Z vs. Maxima... can't really compare. Obviously the Z is going to beat it in every performance category. Comfort and practicality... Max hands down!

Maxima09 · 06-14-2009, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

The 'Vette eats the Z up in a straight line for sure. In the corner's it's just as good with the Z giving you a little better feedback than a C6.

The Corvette is a well built car. Some of the materials in the interior are cheap but it's still a good car.

Vette vs. Z is a tough choice...

Z vs. Maxima... can't really compare. Obviously the Z is going to beat it in every performance category. Comfort and practicality... Max hands down!

Great info...Thing is the Vette is going to be much more expensive than a 370Z with the same options....and I kind of like the Z in that it's not SO low to the ground and so obnoxious looking (in a good way). Also have a great nissan dealer I deal with. The 370Z seems like a Maxima in terms of options and comfort and a sports car at the same time...thats really what I like about it. The Vette is a different thing altogether. I test drove an 09 C6 and I liked it a lot but the 370Z seems like its got more room for the driver and passenger...is it just me?

m4a1mustang · 06-14-2009, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxima09

Great info...Thing is the Vette is going to be much more expensive than a 370Z with the same options....and I kind of like the Z in that it's not SO low to the ground and so obnoxious looking (in a good way). Also have a great nissan dealer I deal with. The 370Z seems like a Maxima in terms of options and comfort and a sports car at the same time...thats really what I like about it. The Vette is a different thing altogether. I test drove an 09 C6 and I liked it a lot but the 370Z seems like its got more room for the driver and passenger...is it just me?

The Z's cabin feels more spacious. Not sure on the specs, but I'm sure being taller overall has something to do with it.

The Z and C6 are both really nice cars. I don't think you can go wrong with either.

cwj370 · 06-14-2009, 10:40 PM

The 370Z hate thread just kind of died there didn't it. More people like it than not.

Maxima09 · 06-14-2009, 10:46 PM

I think people like all sorts of cars for different reasons. Everyone can critique a car and it doesn't mean they hate it. Unless youre dealing with a Ferrari I think any sports car can be positive and negative for different reasons.

cwj370 · 06-14-2009, 10:51 PM

Exactly, thats why it seems so strange to read such strong negative feelings, like its personal.

travisjb · 06-15-2009, 01:55 AM

back on z vs vette... i'm not a vette hater, but I do have reservations... I have about 30 hours of track time in a vette and while it was good to learn on, I wouldn't want to own one... they are a dime a dozen and to me feel numb and understeer in stock configuration... the interior, while improved recently, seems early 90s vintage to me.... benefit is HPs... but the Z is good for high 300s NA with the right tweaks and with a little weight reduction it won't be too far off a stock vette in the straights... 370z all the way!

fly yellow · 06-15-2009, 02:36 AM

I have driven the new Maxima and it is really hard to make a comparison since they are two entirely different beasts. The Maxima is a great sporty sedan with decent pick-up and a ton of bells and whistles for the money. It is not a true sports car, but the new Max is the closest thing to the 4DSC that Nissan has billed it as since the Maxima SE that came out in 2000, which I had one. Inside you will find many of the same options, with the possibility of a few more in the Max depending on how it's equipped. The max has the backup cam, air conditioned drivers seat, Dual Zone, climate control, and the option of the all glass roof. You won't find these things in the Z. The Max is also far and away more practical.

I may be picking up a new Maxima as a second car. I found out that I am going to be a dad one week after I bought the Z, and I will need to get something a bit more practical, but I am not getting rid of the Z. With dealers taking off nearly 8K off the sticker on the new Max it may just be a great deal.

g96818 · 06-15-2009, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by KillerBee370

Meh.. whatever. We can turn off our VDC and still keep our warranty.

you forgot that we can also track our Z and keep warranty

plus the new gtr is not a sports car, it's automagic

06-15-2009, 01:55 AM	#28 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	back on z vs vette... i'm not a vette hater, but I do have reservations... I have about 30 hours of track time in a vette and while it was good to learn on, I wouldn't want to own one... they are a dime a dozen and to me feel numb and understeer in stock configuration... the interior, while improved recently, seems early 90s vintage to me.... benefit is HPs... but the Z is good for high 300s NA with the right tweaks and with a little weight reduction it won't be too far off a stock vette in the straights... 370z all the way! __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

06-15-2009, 02:36 AM	#29 (permalink)
fly yellow Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 455 Drives: 09 yellow 370z Rep Power: 265	I have driven the new Maxima and it is really hard to make a comparison since they are two entirely different beasts. The Maxima is a great sporty sedan with decent pick-up and a ton of bells and whistles for the money. It is not a true sports car, but the new Max is the closest thing to the 4DSC that Nissan has billed it as since the Maxima SE that came out in 2000, which I had one. Inside you will find many of the same options, with the possibility of a few more in the Max depending on how it's equipped. The max has the backup cam, air conditioned drivers seat, Dual Zone, climate control, and the option of the all glass roof. You won't find these things in the Z. The Max is also far and away more practical. I may be picking up a new Maxima as a second car. I found out that I am going to be a dad one week after I bought the Z, and I will need to get something a bit more practical, but I am not getting rid of the Z. With dealers taking off nearly 8K off the sticker on the new Max it may just be a great deal. __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. Mitch Hedberg

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06-11-2009, 09:48 PM	#16 (permalink)
Maxima09 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northeast Posts: 86 Drives: 09 Maxima Rep Power: 16	I notice this from time to time on car forums. There are a LOT of awesome sports cars I'd love to own/drive not just ONE.

06-13-2009, 08:04 AM	#18 (permalink)
cwj370 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 121 Drives: 09 370z Bl Tour Auto Rep Power: 16	Can you believe that, some pretty strong feeling, could it be jealousy?

06-13-2009, 10:50 AM	#19 (permalink)
DNadar Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UCF, Florida Age: 33 Posts: 18 Drives: 2009 MINI JCW Rep Power: 16	i didn't like the 370z when i first saw it, i thought it was kinda funky. I'm in love with it now!

06-14-2009, 10:00 PM	#21 (permalink)
Maxima09 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northeast Posts: 86 Drives: 09 Maxima Rep Power: 16	I've been cross shopping 370Z and Corvette. For some reason I feel like the 370Z is a better overall car, quality and interior, etc. However I do love the big V8. Has anyone drove both? Can 332HP compare to a 430hp vette? Also has anyone driven BOTH a NEW Maxima and a 370Z that can comment?

06-14-2009, 10:40 PM	#25 (permalink)
cwj370 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 121 Drives: 09 370z Bl Tour Auto Rep Power: 16	The 370Z hate thread just kind of died there didn't it. More people like it than not.

06-14-2009, 10:46 PM	#26 (permalink)
Maxima09 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northeast Posts: 86 Drives: 09 Maxima Rep Power: 16	I think people like all sorts of cars for different reasons. Everyone can critique a car and it doesn't mean they hate it. Unless youre dealing with a Ferrari I think any sports car can be positive and negative for different reasons.

06-14-2009, 10:51 PM	#27 (permalink)
cwj370 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 121 Drives: 09 370z Bl Tour Auto Rep Power: 16	Exactly, thats why it seems so strange to read such strong negative feelings, like its personal.