Why does the 370z get so much disrespect...

Originally Posted by Digital neOn

Agreed, i'm not a big fan of the 370z's gauge cluster either. I do not like the cover that encloses it. I would prefer a simple more traditional gauge setup something like in a 911 or BMW.

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Originally Posted by Dcocci

That's cool. Id still be very interested.

Originally Posted by Zerocool

Replace the M power with NISMO and make the silver accents black and I think it would make an awesome cluster for the Z.

Originally Posted by dragonbreath

The 370z gets disrespected for a few reasons. Its a niche car. There aren't any other actual competitors in its price range that you can compare apples to apples. Its a 2 seater sports car. So, it is often compared to the Mustang GT and Camaro SS. Sports cars and muscle cars are two different things. So when compared, the Zs power is lacking.

Another thing is the Z isn't the best at anything, but it is pretty good in most areas. Therefore its looked over by most bloggers and critics because there is another car that "outshines" the Z in a specific category, and they glorify it for that.

It seems that even Nissan has forgotten about the car which also adds to the flame. Look at the FRS/BRZ. The marketing on that car has teenagers/young adults believing its the best car under a million dollars. Most magazine articles, blogs, big name video reviews swing on the testicles (or lack there of) of this car like Tarzan. When was the last time you saw a Z commercial? The last time I saw one wasn't even a Z commercial. It was a guy stretching his Z into a Maxima. It has also had very minor "updates".

The aftermarket for the Z is also pretty slim compared to other sporty cars. Not to mention expensive when talking about other similarly priced vehicles aftermarket choices.

As to why the FRS/BRZ guys are hating, probably because they are internet warriors who have never driven a 370z. People read things on the internet and take it for gold rather than doing their own personal research. They repeat information someone else has said as something they know as fact. I don't say anything about the FRS/BRZ's driving characteristics because I have never driven one.

Originally Posted by Zerocool

100% facts!

That's the only damn Z commercial I've ever seen. I've seen the debut commercial of the brz with the driver power sliding through canyon corners, the frs commercials as well and even the new TRD edition. Not once have I seen a nismo 370z commercial or an official 370z commercial. There's tons of altima and maxima commercials.

Originally Posted by dragonbreath

As a matter of fact, Ill probably go drive one tomorrow for the hell of it lol.

Originally Posted by scorp38

Like stated above its a niche car and they don't sell that many from what I hear. So they probably can't justify the marketing on a car that doesn't appeal to a broad spectrum of people. How about that infinity q50 eau rouge commercial though.

Originally Posted by Zerocool

Which makes sense I suppose. Funny thing is that I get compliments everywhere I go. My gf works in the corp. building and when I go to pick her up in the parking lot outside the entrance, I see brand new lexus gs models, new audi's, bmw m5's, corvettes, mercedes amg models. Once their shift ends and they come outside, take a glance at my car and they flock right to it. My car is stock minus the painted factory wheels but they absolutely love it and say..
"wow, such a beautiful car, who makes it?"
Thank you! It's a Nissan 370z
"what? I didn't know nissan made such a beautiful car"

I get that ALL THE TIME lol

Originally Posted by scorp38

Well the mercades, Audi, BMW people will say it has cheap interior. The camaro, mustang, challenger, people will say it doesn't have enough power or 4 seats. The corvette, viper guys, are usually to into themselves to give a **** about any other car than what they own.

Originally Posted by scorp38

Lol well I guess all I can say is at least it doesn't look like a pagani gauge cluster can't even comprehend wtf is going on.

Originally Posted by scorp38

The HP and tq peak at a higher rpm due to the higher redline than the base. So it tales longer to get into the power band.

Originally Posted by Duc_Z09

Ah, that makes a lot of sense. I wasn't aware the tune actually made it "peakier" than the regular 370Z. It's definitely underwhelming below 4000rpm, and then you hit 5k and it's like "hold the f*ck on."

To be honest I'd prefer more mid range torque because that's where 99% of my driving happens. It's also what I love about my Ducati; it may not have the top end power of the inline bikes, but it pulls like a freight train anywhere between 5k and 10k.