Some 370Z Concerns

Garrett63 · 07-26-2012, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Davey

Their prices are somewhat high, and they don't haggle. Where's the fun if you don't get the lowball the salesman and make him run back and forth two or three times.

agreeable.

Drex · 07-26-2012, 08:14 PM

fwiw, the 2011+ have some additional sound deadening. ive never had a problem with road noise.

Cagan · 07-27-2012, 12:04 AM

Wow guys! Thank you all so much for the responses. It looks like we are going to buy the car. I'll post more indepth on responses when I get time. Thank you.

And our second car (my car) is an FX 35

I don't want her fat *** brother in it though because he breaks my seats.

Cagan · 07-27-2012, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

but then G35C and 370Z are also completely different. both fun to drive and own, but in a very different way.

I agree. Ever since I test drove the 370Z my G doesn't seem to be as much fun. I can't wait to get my Z!!! I'm thinking about blue touring or touring sport. Any suggestions?

Garrett63 · 07-27-2012, 01:54 PM

I would take a close look at all of them. The blue is the most attention grabbing when shopping for one and the pearl white may seem like "who the hell would want that" but the pearl white creeps up on you and grows on you. Honestly, The color I like the best is the 40th edition, but if I couldn't have that... its a tie between pearl white and blue. I never did like the black because I felt it hid the beautiful lines. Black on a 350 is cool, but on a 370.. eh. Personal opinion! please do not shoot me black Z owners! I know the black ones usually are the most tricked out.

owi1kenobi · 07-27-2012, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Cagan

My fiance and I are really looking at the 370Z for our next car. We are replacing our 2003 G35 Coupe. We've been doing a lot of research and are now down to the final few things that need to be addressed before making a decision. Here is our list:

Which year has the best reliability? We're not interested in the 2009 due to poor reviews and higher miles.
That back window is very small and causes concern for visibility issues. Also, the blindspots are pretty apparent but I've been told that there are extra mirrors you can stick on the sideviews to compensate. Is this the case?
The space inside the Z is really concerning. What happens if we want to put an overweight friend / family member in the passenger seat. Will it be extraordinarily uncomfortable? Is it safe for the passenger?
We live in New Orleans where there are a lot of terrible potholes and uneven roads. How will this affect the Z?
How bad is outside noise? If my fiance and I are on a long road trip will we be able to talk at a confortable volume in the car? Or will we have to scream to hear each other? I've been told there is some sort of fix for the road noise called "Dynamat". Does anyone know anything about this?
What about cargo space? Can you pack the car comfortably for two people to take a road trip for a week? It seems like if you have a navigation system there isn't any storage space in the front.
We've heard that the 370Z has reliability issues. Can someone please explain what that really means? What kind of notable issues are there?

If anyone can address any of our concerns we would be most appreciative. This whole process is a little overwhelming so we're just trying to cover all our bases the best we can. My fiance really loves this car and we want to make sure its a reasonable buy for what we need. Thanks in advanced.

I dont think your looking for a sports car , sports cars always comes with compromises like visibility, noise and cargo space. Might as well get an SUV cuz that will address all your negative thoughts about the car. What about a mustang gt with some good cargo space in the back, quiet when cruising around and yet capable exciting and fast.

I test drove both the 370z and g37s but the g37 just feels like im driving a fast altima coupe with its lame interior and too many aluminum accenting . Then as soon i start driving the z , i feel like im driving a more exotic car ( i said feels like) its pure orgasm.

kenchan · 07-27-2012, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Cagan

I agree. Ever since I test drove the 370Z my G doesn't seem to be as much fun. I can't wait to get my Z!!! I'm thinking about blue touring or touring sport. Any suggestions?

yah, my suggestion is keep the G and buy the Z.

the G35C is fun but in a different way.

Garrett63 · 07-27-2012, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by owi1kenobi

I dont think your looking for a sports car , sports cars always comes with compromises like visibility, noise and cargo space. Might as well get an SUV cuz that will address all your negative thoughts about the car. What about a mustang gt with some good cargo space in the back, quiet when cruising around and yet capable exciting and fast.

but... it's a

mustang

...

Cagan · 07-27-2012, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by owi1kenobi

I dont think your looking for a sports car , sports cars always comes with compromises like visibility, noise and cargo space. Might as well get an SUV cuz that will address all your negative thoughts about the car. What about a mustang gt with some good cargo space in the back, quiet when cruising around and yet capable exciting and fast.

Those aren't really my concerns as much as my fiancée's. Since we will both be purchasing the car and driving it he wanted to get opinions from current owners. As far as I'm concerned if its too noisy just turn up the radio and I don't care much for extra passengers anyways, the usually just make my car messier. I've driven the mustangs and they're nice cars, but there's no way they compare to the Z.That and I don't really care for Amerian muscle cars.

Arc · 07-27-2012, 11:12 PM

I'm a first time Z owner, never been a car enthusiast in the slightest, so feel free to trash my opinions if you like.

When I first saw pictures of the 370Z, I figured the car would be small, but in actually, proportionally to my size, the car is pretty big, well more like wide and thick. lol
It wasn't a tiny car. It's bigger than some slightly older cars, so don't underestimate the size. I did.

As far as blind spots, it's not too bad. Make full use of the windows. Driver side, you can pretty much look out and back through the driver side window and see any car that is in your blind spot.
The passenger side is a bit tricky. I try to look ahead of time in the direction of passenger side to see what will be there as I drive by. Looking out the back window helps to see if anyone is coming up on your rear so you can avoid them.

I've had to use the trunk once for groceries, and it held alot of bags nicely. Even though I won't be doing that again.

Before finally deciding on the Z, I was looking at the RX8, Mustang, and Camaro. One of the factors that made me select the Z was it's nicer interior.

Davey · 07-28-2012, 12:00 PM

For the blind spots, you don't really need the stick-on mirrors; I just pulled up next to a car parked on the street and adjusted the passenger side mirror so that I could see the car in the side mirror when I couldn't see it in the rear mirror. It's angled out almost all the way, but the mirrors are large and I can see quite a bit of area in them.

07-26-2012, 08:14 PM	#32 (permalink)
Drex Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 498 Drives: '11 370z MB 6MT SP Rep Power: 14	fwiw, the 2011+ have some additional sound deadening. ive never had a problem with road noise. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z \| 6MT \| Magnetic Black \| Sport Package

07-27-2012, 01:54 PM	#35 (permalink)
Garrett63 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CA Posts: 135 Drives: 40th 370z Rep Power: 14	I would take a close look at all of them. The blue is the most attention grabbing when shopping for one and the pearl white may seem like "who the hell would want that" but the pearl white creeps up on you and grows on you. Honestly, The color I like the best is the 40th edition, but if I couldn't have that... its a tie between pearl white and blue. I never did like the black because I felt it hid the beautiful lines. Black on a 350 is cool, but on a 370.. eh. Personal opinion! please do not shoot me black Z owners! I know the black ones usually are the most tricked out. __________________

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07-27-2012, 12:04 AM	#33 (permalink)
Cagan Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Harrahan, LA Posts: 44 Drives: Wht 2011 370Z 7A/T Rep Power: 13	Wow guys! Thank you all so much for the responses. It looks like we are going to buy the car. I'll post more indepth on responses when I get time. Thank you. And our second car (my car) is an FX 35 I don't want her fat *** brother in it though because he breaks my seats.

07-27-2012, 11:12 PM	#40 (permalink)
Arc Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 141 Drives: 2015 Ford Explorer S Rep Power: 14	I'm a first time Z owner, never been a car enthusiast in the slightest, so feel free to trash my opinions if you like. When I first saw pictures of the 370Z, I figured the car would be small, but in actually, proportionally to my size, the car is pretty big, well more like wide and thick. lol It wasn't a tiny car. It's bigger than some slightly older cars, so don't underestimate the size. I did. As far as blind spots, it's not too bad. Make full use of the windows. Driver side, you can pretty much look out and back through the driver side window and see any car that is in your blind spot. The passenger side is a bit tricky. I try to look ahead of time in the direction of passenger side to see what will be there as I drive by. Looking out the back window helps to see if anyone is coming up on your rear so you can avoid them. I've had to use the trunk once for groceries, and it held alot of bags nicely. Even though I won't be doing that again. Before finally deciding on the Z, I was looking at the RX8, Mustang, and Camaro. One of the factors that made me select the Z was it's nicer interior.

07-28-2012, 12:00 PM	#41 (permalink)
Davey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,766 Drives: '15 NISMO 6MT Rep Power: 117171	For the blind spots, you don't really need the stick-on mirrors; I just pulled up next to a car parked on the street and adjusted the passenger side mirror so that I could see the car in the side mirror when I couldn't see it in the rear mirror. It's angled out almost all the way, but the mirrors are large and I can see quite a bit of area in them.