Coupe vs Roadster

JohnsZ · 02-26-2013, 03:04 PM

With warmer weather not far away, I'm starting to get the itch to trade my coupe in for a Roadster. So far I have owned both. The Roadster was a '07 350Z and my current is an '09 370Z Coupe. Not sure if I should make the trade. My 370 runs great especially after the steering lock problem was fixed. I know I can't afford a new 370Z Roadster so I would probably have to go back and consider an '07 or '08 350Z Roadster. I know this is personal preference but what's your thought?

DEpointfive0 · 02-26-2013, 03:06 PM

No...
If you can afford a 09 370Z roadster, ok

Mitco39 · 02-26-2013, 03:09 PM

I personally prefer the hatchback, that long trunk on the roadster just looks weird to me. But each to their own.

JohnsZ · 02-26-2013, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

No...
If you can afford a 09 370Z roadster, ok

Agree....I like the looks of the 370Z more than the 350Z anyway!

Quick370z · 02-26-2013, 03:24 PM

Was in the same boat as you, I had an 06 350z roadster (Daytona Blue) loved the car, so enjoyable to drive if you have the weather etc.

Then bought a 370z Red Roadster (2010) it died on me, got a replacement coupe though now like you. I am modding mine up - its a fun car still, Coupe does look better then roadster but roadster has so much enjoyment when the sun is out.

I say if you want get it - I never regretted mine..(just died oil consumption issue)

6MT · 02-26-2013, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnsZ

With warmer weather not far away, I'm starting to get the itch to trade my coupe in for a Roadster. So far I have owned both. The Roadster was a '07 350Z and my current is an '09 370Z Coupe. Not sure if I should make the trade. My 370 runs great especially after the steering lock problem was fixed. I know I can't afford a new 370Z Roadster so I would probably have to go back and consider an '07 or '08 350Z Roadster. I know this is personal preference but what's your thought?

Keep your Bumble Bee

JohnsZ · 02-26-2013, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Quick370z

Was in the same boat as you, I had an 06 350z roadster (Daytona Blue) loved the car, so enjoyable to drive if you have the weather etc.

Then bought a 370z Red Roadster (2010) it died on me, got a replacement coupe though now like you. I am modding mine up - its a fun car still, Coupe does look better then roadster but roadster has so much enjoyment when the sun is out.

I say if you want get it - I never regretted mine..(just died oil consumption issue)

Thanks...that's always been my dilemma! Always liked the looks of the Coupe more than the Roadster but when your driving it, you forget about the exterior and just want to enjoy the interior...with the top down.

JohnsZ · 02-26-2013, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

Keep your Bumble Bee

Ahhhhh....you're making this a very hard decision.

TripleBlkZ · 02-26-2013, 04:26 PM

I love my roadster when it's on the road.

Unsure if you are planning to store it though winter months then its a ~8 months nice car to drive and ~4 months nice car to look at parked. If you can live with that roadster all the way.

If I was going to track the car or wanted it 12 months out of the year it would be a coupe and a nismo.

I wouldn't go back to a 350z roadster just for the sake of a roadster, you can get a good priced coupe and mod the hell out of it over time.

isayimandrew · 02-26-2013, 04:41 PM

I would stick with the coupe. I like convertibles but the 370z roadster doesnt look right... just my opinion though. If the 370Z came with a Targa top (OME designed not aftermarket) i would have definitely considered that.

bvl · 02-26-2013, 06:44 PM

Nissan did a good job improving the looks of the roadster from 350 to 370. The 370 is fairly well integrated end to end. The tonneau is excellent and the lines flow well. With the top up the overall look of the Z is still there (not as great as the coupe...but decent: this is where a lot of vert's fail in that their top up look is just not good. Ref: 350z

)

We have the roadster as it replaced the previous convertible. Its the trade off you make, its not as great as the coupe with the top up...but put the top down and you forget about those things.

Biggest downside is its heavier of course. Again, trade offs for top down.

- b

Telephone · 02-26-2013, 07:20 PM

Which would you rather wreck? I rather roll my coupe.

Ziggyman · 02-26-2013, 07:36 PM

How about just getting an old bar of soap Miata MY 2000 or so. $6-$7K and you have both. There is one in E. Windsor CT.

danegrey · 02-26-2013, 07:47 PM

my 2 cents its the coupe, just do not think the conv looks right...
now there are other conv that I consider before deciding on the Z.....
But I have always liked the Z coupe through the years

nmjaxx9 · 02-26-2013, 09:50 PM

Coupe all day, keep it, hard top > soft top anyday.

02-26-2013, 03:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
JohnsZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 374 Drives: '09 370Z Tour CY M6 Rep Power: 14	Coupe vs Roadster With warmer weather not far away, I'm starting to get the itch to trade my coupe in for a Roadster. So far I have owned both. The Roadster was a '07 350Z and my current is an '09 370Z Coupe. Not sure if I should make the trade. My 370 runs great especially after the steering lock problem was fixed. I know I can't afford a new 370Z Roadster so I would probably have to go back and consider an '07 or '08 350Z Roadster. I know this is personal preference but what's your thought?

02-26-2013, 03:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	No... If you can afford a 09 370Z roadster, ok __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

02-26-2013, 03:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
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02-26-2013, 03:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
Quick370z Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Edmonton Posts: 168 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 13	Was in the same boat as you, I had an 06 350z roadster (Daytona Blue) loved the car, so enjoyable to drive if you have the weather etc. Then bought a 370z Red Roadster (2010) it died on me, got a replacement coupe though now like you. I am modding mine up - its a fun car still, Coupe does look better then roadster but roadster has so much enjoyment when the sun is out. I say if you want get it - I never regretted mine..(just died oil consumption issue) __________________ 2011 370z Sport \| Stillen G3 CAI \| Stillen Sport Exhaust \| Stillen Oil Cooler \| Stillen Grounding Kit \| Stillen Crank Pulley \| NSM Seibon Spoiler My Car: http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-journal.html

02-26-2013, 06:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
bvl Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: PA Posts: 362 Drives: MB Roadster (sold) Rep Power: 14	Nissan did a good job improving the looks of the roadster from 350 to 370. The 370 is fairly well integrated end to end. The tonneau is excellent and the lines flow well. With the top up the overall look of the Z is still there (not as great as the coupe...but decent: this is where a lot of vert's fail in that their top up look is just not good. Ref: 350z ) We have the roadster as it replaced the previous convertible. Its the trade off you make, its not as great as the coupe with the top up...but put the top down and you forget about those things. Biggest downside is its heavier of course. Again, trade offs for top down. - b zeebo likes this.

02-26-2013, 04:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
TripleBlkZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 333 Drives: 2014 QX50 Rep Power: 15	I love my roadster when it's on the road. Unsure if you are planning to store it though winter months then its a ~8 months nice car to drive and ~4 months nice car to look at parked. If you can live with that roadster all the way. If I was going to track the car or wanted it 12 months out of the year it would be a coupe and a nismo. I wouldn't go back to a 350z roadster just for the sake of a roadster, you can get a good priced coupe and mod the hell out of it over time.

02-26-2013, 04:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
isayimandrew Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 317 Drives: 13 370Z Nismo MR M6 Rep Power: 13	I would stick with the coupe. I like convertibles but the 370z roadster doesnt look right... just my opinion though. If the 370Z came with a Targa top (OME designed not aftermarket) i would have definitely considered that.

02-26-2013, 07:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
Telephone Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 297 Drives: 2012 Sport M6 Rep Power: 14	Which would you rather wreck? I rather roll my coupe.

02-26-2013, 07:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
Ziggyman Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: North Shore Posts: 176 Drives: 11 SR Tour/Sport MT Rep Power: 12	How about just getting an old bar of soap Miata MY 2000 or so. $6-$7K and you have both. There is one in E. Windsor CT.

02-26-2013, 07:47 PM	#14 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 71 Posts: 3,190 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 649540	my 2 cents its the coupe, just do not think the conv looks right... now there are other conv that I consider before deciding on the Z..... But I have always liked the Z coupe through the years __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

02-26-2013, 09:50 PM	#15 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 26	Coupe all day, keep it, hard top > soft top anyday.

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