Is the 370Z really THAT loud???

MeetJoeAsian

In the previous Z model (the 350), the biggest complaint was it was too plain and cheap looking on the inside. Well, I liked the way that cabin was built: simple, plain, cut to the chase of raw sports car and power. I didn't have any complaint regarding the interior of the 350, not even the lack of a glovebox.

Now in the 370Z, the main complaints are: too loud and rough ride. I'm getting mine on Wednesday so I can't really check it out yet. But can you long time 350Z previous owners tell me if it is worse in the 370Z than the 350Z? It's a pure sports car, if you want a GT, then get a 370Z.

nogoodname

what?? the 370z is better in every way.

just like the G37 is better in every way to the G35

awesomez

Is it louder than 350Z, hell yeah. The thing is I find that as a good thing. The 350Z didn't sound like it had the grunt that it does. The 370Z "loudness" is very much appropriate for the performance. It's much quieter during normal driving than 350Z. It's when you get into high RPMs when its loud.

I find the ride simply more comfortable on 370Z even on the low profile tires with sport package. That may be due to seats and everything else but the bottom line is that it's more comfortable.

MeetJoeAsian

that's what I was trying to get at. If it's loud because of poor quality or loud because of engine. I read a review for the G35 coupe that complained that the exhaust note of the G35c was making the car too loud...and I was thinking in my head "Who the hell call these fools car enthusiasts and gave them the job to write reviews for cars"

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Modshack

Exactly. My car, even with a Stillen Exhaust and CAI could hardly be called loud..

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Forrest

can i get some examples of how the g37 is better than the g35?
I kind of view the g37 as "fat" compared to the g35

Modshack

Quit reading the Reviews. Loud and rough compared to what? A Lincoln town car? Sure.. OK.... Go Drive it. Neither are the case in reality especially if you're coming from a 350..

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need4speed

I have to agree with my arch nemesis on this one. Lol
When I get a chance to drive this car I'm in luv. People complain of harshness at high revs as well. Truthfully. It wouldn't be japanese if it didn't rev harsh up top.
My rx 7 was a bigger screamer than my wife n I luvd every minute of it.
Yeah it sounds like the engine is crying. No not like its about to break. More like its shooting an m63a at the enemy and it doesn't care if it lives or dies after the battle.
And truthfully. If u don't like the way it sounds u can either make it louder,deeper or quiet it down with an aftermarket exahaust. This is a whole lot of car for the money.
Don't go by the reviews. Test drive. I've done 3 Z test drives. 2 genesis coupe test drives 2 camaro test drives (v8) 1 mustang test drive . I had no intention of buying the american cars.
I just wanted to see how they compared.
The Z's handling is soooooooo superior to any of these cars. That engine harshness tire noise and all those I can replace 4 a few bucks issues go out the door.
You can get a camaro or mustang. And have some serious power and a lot of fun.
They sound good. Handle great in a everyday car kinda way. N have high end power the z falls a lil short on. BUT, THEY WILL NOT OUTRUN THE Z ON A HIGHWAY CUZ THEY CAN'T OUTMANEUVER A Z ON THE HIGHWAY. These cars have no leg on the Z cuz the Z is a different breed. Get yourself a z base/sport package. Carbon fiber hood n 1/4 panels.
Lower it n add sways, intake headers and exhaust n grounding kit... plus your flywheel set up. Maybe 5grand? U will definately be in porsche handling for real. So 38k will make u a 70k porsche stomper. Lol. This car is the best overall performer of the bunch I just mentioned. And that's long test drive experiences. Not a ride around the block.
Solo rides for 1 hour. U can really get the impression really well if u do it that way. I'm goin this weekend to north texas nissan for test drive #4 lol.
I talk to the dealers while I'm out there. Get a feel for them. Throw preliminary numbers and feel out who I can work with. So far its don davis and nissan of fort worth I'm likin best. By the time I actually buy the z. I will have 8 to 10 hours free driving time wasting other peoples gas. Lol its great. I'm gonna also get at that genesis coupe 1 more time.
That's a unique and intriguing car. I consider it the 2nd best handler n nearly tie with the Z as far as a value goes.

Zsteve

riding the car or the wife? LOL

As for me its louder than the car I came from and it was a sports car too. So its all kinda subjective to what you drove before the Z. Im like one of the other guys who plays loud music so I dont hear it as much but when the wife is in the car (not very often) I can tplay the music loud and the road noise is very loud. Wnenever the next Z comes out it will be quiter Im sure.

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nogoodname

it's not loud, it's what a chunky V6 should sound like...lol

quit reading reviewer articles, it's what you like that matters

Endgame

Good question and great responses!! Don't listen to the car review. I am sure a Z06 is loud and rough when compared to a Bentley.

BTW - LOVE you user name MeetJoeAsian! I get it....

MeetJoeAsian

ThanX

I took a half day test drive and I loved it more than my 350Z and G35c

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nogoodname

you're going to like it.... trust us man..... go for a test drive and come back here and say it's loud.... i dare ya

SeattleLion

I got my 370 about a month and a half ago. I had read the reviews, so when I took the test drive I wasn't sure what I would find. All I can say is that it was love at first drive. Yes, you get road and engine noise. If you don't want that, get a Buick. All I can say is that driving my 370 is pure pleasure. It's fun!

When we got back from the test drive, my wife asked the salesman, "Is he going to buy it?"

The salesman replied, "Oh Yeah!" He was right. I drove that car home 2 hours later.

In short, try the car. You will know whether or not you want it right away.

DIGItonium

The 370Z is nowhere near as rough as the 350Z ('03). The car is so much more comfortable and confident to drive.

As for "loud," the 370Z exhibits a roaring road noise on certain roads. I think a different set of tires might alleviate this problem, but it's no deal breaker.

Regrets? None.

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