Now U Can Hate Me - 370z v 350z

cdawg410 · 09-01-2009, 04:26 PM

FYI; it is normal to have a pint at 10am across the pond. I'm not sayin, I'm just sayin.

I did not want to like the 370 coming out of a 350. I wanted to buy an M3 or at the least a g37 as my first foray into adulthood. I did myself a disservice by test driving the 370 because I never made it out of the dealership. The difference was that great between the two. For me, the 370 is superior to the 350 in every way. Unfortunately the M3 will have to wait another couple of years.

the_student · 09-01-2009, 04:35 PM

Could it be that the UK car may be optimized for other types of driving other than high speed handling? Just a thought even though you said it felt no difference b/n the 350 and the 370 at lower speeds. Very interesting.

chubbs · 09-01-2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cdawg410

FYI; it is normal to have a pint at 10am across the pond. I'm not sayin, I'm just sayin.

best analysis yet! but I ain't sayin I'm wrong, I'm just sayin ur funny.

AK370Z · 09-01-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by chubbs

I haven't thanked you for the decals yet!

EVERYBODY - - - THIS GUY (AK) IS THE NICEST PERSON IN THE WORLD.... I woke up a couple of weeks ago, opened a letter and it contained a set of the370z.com decals. AK had sent them to me - just because he's a really nice person!!!

I haven't had time to put them on my 350z yet, but I will ...soon!

Thanks AK, you're a star!

ps - i appreciate the 135i suggestion, but no thanks!

pps - yes it had the bigger wheels and wider tyres, but they're exactly the same as on my 350z.

Thank you for you kind words!

May I suggest G37 or you're looking into something else?

chubbs · 09-01-2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by the_student

Could it be that the UK car may be optimized for other types of driving other than high speed handling? Just a thought even though you said it felt no difference b/n the 350 and the 370 at lower speeds. Very interesting.

Exactly my problem. almost everything about the car said 'buy me', but the high speed handling said 'leave me alone'.

zZSportZz · 09-01-2009, 04:42 PM

Wow, were you drunk lol?

I've never been in a 350 at high speed, but every single person I've talked to or review I've read said the 370 eats thes 350 for lunch in terms of handling. Guess they were all wrong

skydvr · 09-01-2009, 04:45 PM

Buy a Cayman S.

chubbs · 09-01-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

Thank you for you kind words!

May I suggest G37 or you're looking into something else?

G37 isn't available in the UK (yet, unless it's an import), but no, I need something MORE 'seat of the pants', not less. I was hoping the 370 would be that car, but currently I'm not convinced. I'll wait and see how they develop it.

kdo2milger · 09-01-2009, 04:47 PM

370z w/kw3s and caster/camber will get you closer to the road, and would give you better highspeed handling...

nogoodname · 09-01-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by zZSportZz

Wow, were you drunk lol?

I've never been in a 350 at high speed, but every single person I've talked to or review I've read said the 370 eats thes 350 for lunch in terms of handling. Guess they were all wrong

this is like the perfect time where ur avatar matches the post....

i'm surprised you didnt like the 370z.... it should be known that you will feel every bump... it's a sports car with low profile tires..

it's for sure not going to be the same ride as the Winnebago you got

interior and performance, hands down to the 370 over the 350

chubbs · 09-01-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by zZSportZz

Wow, were you drunk lol?

I've never been in a 350 at high speed, but every single person I've talked to or review I've read said the 370 eats thes 350 for lunch in terms of handling. Guess they were all wrong

No - I was sober as a judge (8.30am on a Wednesday morning!)

I'm only giving my genuine personal review of one extended test drive. I may well be wrong, but it's what I genuinely think.

...If you've never driven a 350z at high speed please take the opportunity when you can - it's quite nice.

NIZMOZ · 09-01-2009, 04:55 PM

My impressions match yours with the NISMO 370z I drove. Mine was stiffer, and handled better over it when I drove one. Was not impressed. I went in expecting to be impressed though and was sad I wasn't.

chubbs · 09-01-2009, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kdo2milger

370z w/kw3s and caster/camber will get you closer to the road, and would give you better highspeed handling...

Yeah - that's what I'm thinking it needs. Eibachs maybe.

chubbs · 09-01-2009, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NIZMOZ

My impressions match yours with the NISMO 370z I drove. Mine was stiffer, and handled better over it when I drove one. Was not impressed. I went in expecting to be impressed though and was sad I wasn't.

Thank you - that's at least 2 people who see what I'm saying. Not that it's a poll!

If Nissan get objective customer feedback it helps them to improve, which is what they want.

nogoodname - with respect, what is the basis for your assertion?

chubbs · 09-01-2009, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dcrew1x

Are you Jeremy Clarkson in real life?

C'mon now, it's a racing hen!

No, I'm not Jeremy Tw@tface,

A. Because I hate him

B. Because he 'likes' Synchro Rev Match - and I think it's a lot of bollox.

09-01-2009, 04:42 PM	#21 (permalink)
zZSportZz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,095 Drives: 370z Blk on Blk 6MT Rep Power: 18	Wow, were you drunk lol? I've never been in a 350 at high speed, but every single person I've talked to or review I've read said the 370 eats thes 350 for lunch in terms of handling. Guess they were all wrong __________________ --Rick

09-01-2009, 04:47 PM	#24 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 59	370z w/kw3s and caster/camber will get you closer to the road, and would give you better highspeed handling... __________________ Project *NISMO*

09-01-2009, 04:55 PM	#27 (permalink)
NIZMOZ Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 634 Drives: 07 NISMO 350Z SA M6 Rep Power: 490	My impressions match yours with the NISMO 370z I drove. Mine was stiffer, and handled better over it when I drove one. Was not impressed. I went in expecting to be impressed though and was sad I wasn't. __________________ SOLD: 2007 NISMO 350Z #0044 Silver Alloy New DD: 2010 Titan Pro4X CC

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