370Z NVH - Motor Trend article

TXSpeedDemon · 10-05-2009, 03:45 PM

I agree with lovethe370z 100%. Keep in mind the price difference between the 370 and the other cars that beat it in that test. All but the Miata were significantly more and the Miata doesn't have the power to make much noise.

When making my decision this summer one of the made things I wanted in this car was quiet. Coming from a turbo Mazda this car is incredibly quiet. Granted it's not a quiet as the 335 (which my dad ended up buying after going on a test drive with me :P) but it does give you much better road handling feel. To me it's the perfect balance. You know and feel like you are in a sports car, but you aren't beat up by the suspension and you can hold a conversation at normal speaking levels.

nicknick · 10-05-2009, 11:04 PM

People have become *******. People compalin nowadays if they have to make one or two extra clicks of the mouse, I know cause i am in IT.
And yes most of these ******* probably drive BMW's that as someone else said have *** massages for thweir delicate little tushies. Oh My.

Parrotguy · 10-09-2009, 03:56 PM

You guys convinced me! But I really wanted to be convinced. I agree with the consensus that a sports car is not supposed to be quiet, my Z4 is too quiet.

The drawbacks to the Z4, this is my second one, are the oversensitive steering (electric not hydraulic) the run flat tires which are like wooden wheels, and now the price. The folding hardtop sent it over 50k - with extras it goes into the 60's which imho is insane for this car. Its too quiet for my taste.

Its hard to understand why a magazine for car enthusiasts would downgrade a 2 seater for noise??

The dealers around here (San Diego) still have hardly any of the new convertables - I'm looking forward to a test drive.

10-09-2009, 03:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Parrotguy Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 51 Drives: '10 Roadster Touring Rep Power: 16	Thanks guys! You guys convinced me! But I really wanted to be convinced. I agree with the consensus that a sports car is not supposed to be quiet, my Z4 is too quiet. The drawbacks to the Z4, this is my second one, are the oversensitive steering (electric not hydraulic) the run flat tires which are like wooden wheels, and now the price. The folding hardtop sent it over 50k - with extras it goes into the 60's which imho is insane for this car. Its too quiet for my taste. Its hard to understand why a magazine for car enthusiasts would downgrade a 2 seater for noise?? The dealers around here (San Diego) still have hardly any of the new convertables - I'm looking forward to a test drive.

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10-05-2009, 03:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
TXSpeedDemon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 330 Drives: 370Z, MSP, R8, 335 Rep Power: 3371	I agree with lovethe370z 100%. Keep in mind the price difference between the 370 and the other cars that beat it in that test. All but the Miata were significantly more and the Miata doesn't have the power to make much noise. When making my decision this summer one of the made things I wanted in this car was quiet. Coming from a turbo Mazda this car is incredibly quiet. Granted it's not a quiet as the 335 (which my dad ended up buying after going on a test drive with me :P) but it does give you much better road handling feel. To me it's the perfect balance. You know and feel like you are in a sports car, but you aren't beat up by the suspension and you can hold a conversation at normal speaking levels.

10-05-2009, 11:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
nicknick Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 438 Drives: Mazda mx5 2007 6sp m Rep Power: 17	People have become *****. People compalin nowadays if they have to make one or two extra clicks of the mouse, I know cause i am in IT. And yes most of these *** probably drive BMW's that as someone else said have * massages for thweir delicate little tushies. Oh My.