370Z = old technology?

Bucketlist2012 · 09-21-2012, 02:45 PM

I am pretty Impressed with the Power and Handling of my 370Z.

And I am used to plenty of Power..The 370Z doesn't have the explosive power of my Z/28, and does not seem to pull as hard, but it is almost as fast to 120MPH, and after that, it will walk away from my lower Geared Hot rod...13 flat at 105MPH. 140 MPH top speed.

Handling wise, I have modified the Hot rod so much and the 370Z is stock , so it is a wash...Stock to stock , it would be 370Z for sure..

But I just Love the 370Z. not as brutal as my 350Z, but I think it is faster...

4r3s · 09-21-2012, 02:47 PM

The wheel is pretty old tech. does that mean all cars are running on old technology then?

onzedge · 09-21-2012, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 4r3s

The wheel is pretty old tech. does that mean all cars are running on old technology then?

Nice.

Bucketlist2012 · 09-21-2012, 03:05 PM

My tires are old....Should I sell the car ?

OMGiGOTaZ · 09-21-2012, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by captain1

Got some free time at work and did some browse on car reviews at Edmunds. I was surprised by some 0-60 results. The cunky X3 can do so in 5.8 secs and 2013 Accord = 6.1 secs.

Our Z is roughly at 5.x secs (roadster / coupe / auto manual all different). Z is a true sport car, but it's < 1 sec quicker than X3 and Accord.

Is the current Z getting old?

What I find odd is that when I combed through 0-60 times before purchasing the Z, I was also looking at the camaro SS and Genesis coupe, but nothing out there really decimates the Z, it's very competitive and if you buy right and Grab a Stillen Kit

nmjaxx9 · 09-21-2012, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by OMGiGOTaZ

What I find odd is that when I combed through 0-60 times before purchasing the Z, I was also looking at the camaro SS and Genesis coupe, but nothing out there really decimates the Z, it's very competitive and if you buy right and Grab a Stillen Kit

X2 was looking at the camaro as well but the interior of it made me run away from it really fast.

UNKNOWN_370 · 09-24-2012, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

X2 was looking at the camaro as well but the interior of it made me run away from it really fast.

I was between the Z, G, gencoupe, & camaro. At first choice, the G won. After 13 months in a G37s... I bought a Z. I test drove the others extensively. At the time, I realized the others couldn't deliver on the same performance level. The camaro SS torque though is the best in the affordable sport segment. Torque in the camaro even trumps the stang. I found true fun factor rivals in the Evo and 135,but the best overall value in the Z.

nmjaxx9 · 09-25-2012, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

I was between the Z, G, gencoupe, & camaro. At first choice, the G won. After 13 months in a G37s... I bought a Z. I test drove the others extensively. At the time, I realized the others couldn't deliver on the same performance level. The camaro SS torque though is the best in the affordable sport segment. Torque in the camaro even trumps the stang. I found true fun factor rivals in the Evo and 135,but the best overall value in the Z.

Well said. I agree, i test drove two of the same the G and Camaro. The G was nice but, the feel and driving position of the Z is much better. Having owned a 37 you proabably know what I mean.

As for the camaro I liked the outside styling, it was aggressive and mean imo, but then of of course the interior like I said deterred me from me, plus the Z looked 100X better (biased LOL)

oh and dont even start with the mustang. hhaahahha

themann1984 · 09-21-2012, 04:00 PM

The 370Z is pure sex! It is hot, loud, and rough!

obito · 09-22-2012, 02:44 AM

you wont call Z as a horrible gas mileages if you try out Rx8 lol

Fishey · 09-26-2012, 03:16 PM

370z is a bit long in the tooth when it comes to the drivetrain but its a good car.

11Thumper · 09-26-2012, 04:48 PM

Sure, there are cars out there with more modern tech. No doubt about that. It depends on what you really want. I'm not sure why the OP even brought this up. It's not like Nissan claimed DI for this car and then people found out they were scammed after buying it. Buy the car that fits your own needs/interests/budget. I do think Nissan failed some with allowing their bean counters to be too involved with product development (no oil cooler in '09-'11 models for example) but hey, the majority of drivers don't push the car enough to require it anyway so why make everyone pay for this feature. Allow people to upgrade on their own. The fuel economy could (and should) be better for this car but if you can't afford the gas this isn't the right car anyway.

I own an aircraft that was built in 1951 and the technology (other than electronics) hasn't changed a whole lot in 61 years. Even in modern airplanes I still have to adjust the fuel mixture manually to compenstate for power setting and altitude.

Nothing seems to evolve as quickly as sportbikes when it comes to technology. The '09 I have is totally outdated by the super fast ZX123456 model. Oh well...

UNKNOWN_370 · 09-26-2012, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

Sure, there are cars out there with more modern tech. No doubt about that. It depends on what you really want. I'm not sure why the OP even brought this up. It's not like Nissan claimed DI for this car and then people found out they were scammed after buying it. Buy the car that fits your own needs/interests/budget. I do think Nissan failed some with allowing their bean counters to be too involved with product development (no oil cooler in '09-'11 models for example) but hey, the majority of drivers don't push the car enough to require it anyway so why make everyone pay for this feature. Allow people to upgrade on their own. The fuel economy could (and should) be better for this car but if you can't afford the gas this isn't the right car anyway.

I own an aircraft that was built in 1951 and the technology (other than electronics) hasn't changed a whole lot in 61 years. Even in modern airplanes I still have to adjust the fuel mixture manually to compenstate for power setting and altitude.

Nothing seems to evolve as quickly as sportbikes when it comes to technology. The '09 I have is totally outdated by the super fast ZX123456 model. Oh well...

I agree on all parts except sport and nismo models should have had a standard cooler. Base, touring and converts could have been left without. Even sport converts don't need the cooler.

NissanGuy23 · 09-26-2012, 05:13 PM

I wouldn't say the Z is old in any respect at all, infact its a hell of alot more modern than its American rivals!

11Thumper · 09-26-2012, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by NissanGuy23

I wouldn't say the Z is old in any respect at all, infact its a hell of alot more modern than its American rivals!

Dude, the Camaro can transform...

09-21-2012, 02:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
4r3s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD Posts: 2,077 Drives: Touring 370z Rep Power: 25	The wheel is pretty old tech. does that mean all cars are running on old technology then? Haboob likes this.

09-21-2012, 03:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bucketlist2012 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,424 Drives: 370Z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 17	My tires are old....Should I sell the car ? __________________ 2009 Sport/Touring 370Z 1971 Z/28 with coil overs, rushforth's, willwoods, Hotchkis. 4 speed GMC Sierra1500

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11Thumper Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 754 Drives: '11 370Z, '01 S2k Rep Power: 18	Sure, there are cars out there with more modern tech. No doubt about that. It depends on what you really want. I'm not sure why the OP even brought this up. It's not like Nissan claimed DI for this car and then people found out they were scammed after buying it. Buy the car that fits your own needs/interests/budget. I do think Nissan failed some with allowing their bean counters to be too involved with product development (no oil cooler in '09-'11 models for example) but hey, the majority of drivers don't push the car enough to require it anyway so why make everyone pay for this feature. Allow people to upgrade on their own. The fuel economy could (and should) be better for this car but if you can't afford the gas this isn't the right car anyway. I own an aircraft that was built in 1951 and the technology (other than electronics) hasn't changed a whole lot in 61 years. Even in modern airplanes I still have to adjust the fuel mixture manually to compenstate for power setting and altitude. Nothing seems to evolve as quickly as sportbikes when it comes to technology. The '09 I have is totally outdated by the super fast ZX123456 model. Oh well...

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NissanGuy23 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: West Chester, PA Age: 36 Posts: 752 Drives: 09 370Z NISMO PG 6MT Rep Power: 15	I wouldn't say the Z is old in any respect at all, infact its a hell of alot more modern than its American rivals!