The 370Z doesn't baby.

jshare1 · 07-13-2015, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RicerX

So after my test drive with the steer-by-wire (which is the Deluxe Touring Package that features that, btw), I found the system to not be as bad as people say. You can even tune the steering feel and response via the car's computer, which is pretty wild stuff. The strangest thing about it is that what people describe as "numb" is the last of bump/road/pothole feedback through the steering wheel as it's not physically connected with the wheels in any way. So you'll go over bumps, feel it in your seat and not your hands (that's what she said), and it's definitely culture shock coming from a car as raw as the Z.

I really, really, really like the Q50S. Hilariously enough, I'm starting to understand the cult 7AT guys on this forum - the transmission is pretty legit.

Compared to the Lexus IS350 F Sport (which I also drove), the Q50 stomps it with power. I was surprised that what looked like a negligible power difference on paper turned into a monstrous difference in reality. I think part of that is due to the Lexus's transmission - I'm pretty sure it waters down what is already a less powerful engine.

I will say this - the Lexus's cockpit is by far the sportiest and coolest of any sedan I've ever sat in. You sit IN the Lexus as opposed to ON it (which is the general feeling I expected going to a sedan from my Z in general). It is by far the sportiest feeling car with respect to seating position and all of the controls in the car. The steering wheel is tiny in a great way, and every piece of it screams "SPORTS SEDAN". I drove it before the Q50, and I have to say - before I felt the powertrain difference I was pretty sure that I was going to buy a Lexus.

The Q50 has a great seating position itself (not as nice as the Lexus, but sporty enough in the S trim), but the powertrain is just so much better. Toyota gonna Toyota, and Nissan gonna Nissan.

The Lexus does have some wussy little wheels too, though. 225 40 18 in the front IIRC, and 245 in the rear (or 255?). However, the 18" doesn't look bad on the car, and it's a decent configuration for the car itself, but could stand to be upgraded.

Sounds like I made a good suggestion

or it was coincidental, either way.

jshare1 · 07-10-2015, 01:51 PM

I sadly have no input, currently overseas and once my Z is paid off may look into the Q50, been watching a lot of reviews lately

SurfDog · 07-10-2015, 02:03 PM

Nissan is coming out with the Idx in 2016. I love the 510, maybe give it a look? it is a BRZ / FRS competitor

Chuck33079 · 07-10-2015, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SurfDog

Nissan is coming out with the Idx in 2016. I love the 510, maybe give it a look? it is a BRZ / FRS competitor

I thought that was confirmed dead a long time ago?

TerribleONE · 07-10-2015, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

I thought that was confirmed dead a long time ago?

Beat me to it

SurfDog · 07-11-2015, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

I thought that was confirmed dead a long time ago?

Damn! I wanted one for my teenager. Stupid Nissan.

TerribleONE · 07-10-2015, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SurfDog

Nissan is coming out with the Idx in 2016. I love the 510, maybe give it a look? it is a BRZ / FRS competitor

I thought the IDX got scrapped?

RicerX · 07-10-2015, 02:09 PM

It is officially dead, sadly.

However, it would be cool if they brought the Pulsar over as a Sentra hatch and made the Nismo version to toss it up there with the Focus ST, GTI, upcoming Civic Type R, Golf R, STI, and all the other damn hot hatches that are making my purchase decision harder the longer I wait.

That Focus RS looks like an absolute beast, and even has the same seats the 2015 Nismo Z has.

UNKNOWN_370 · 07-11-2015, 11:52 AM

Congrats....

Bu buh wait!!!! You don't a Maxima 4DSC with faux-shift?
What's wrong with you?

JARblue · 07-13-2015, 09:15 AM

I think you nailed it with respect to the "numb" feeling I encountered in the Q50S Hybrid I drove. No feedback in the steering when the wheels hit something uneven was just weird to me and especially noticeable in comparison to the Z.

kenchan · 07-20-2015, 10:11 AM

A4's are euro-camry's no?

BrandonT · 07-21-2015, 02:42 PM

ok, S4

RicerX · 08-03-2015, 10:36 AM

The S4 is a nice car, but I have found that its performance is marginally better than the others I'm looking at for the extra money it costs to get into one.

That, and I'm not the biggest fan of German "reliability". I have experienced enough of that and I'd rather stick with a Japanese vehicle.

RicerX · 08-25-2015, 10:29 AM

Well... it is done. 2015 Infiniti Q50S.

Pics to come.

b15 · 08-25-2015, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RicerX

Well... it is done. 2015 Infiniti Q50S.

Pics to come.

Nice choice. The sports have the new electronic steering concept, right? How are you liking it?

07-10-2015, 01:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
jshare1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Hanover, MD Posts: 283 Drives: 14' 370Z Touring 6MT Rep Power: 15	I sadly have no input, currently overseas and once my Z is paid off may look into the Q50, been watching a lot of reviews lately __________________ "only acceptable trades are turtles or beer"

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SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 57 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15749	Nissan is coming out with the Idx in 2016. I love the 510, maybe give it a look? it is a BRZ / FRS competitor __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

07-11-2015, 11:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	Congrats.... Bu buh wait!!!! You don't a Maxima 4DSC with faux-shift? What's wrong with you? RicerX likes this. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

07-13-2015, 09:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	I think you nailed it with respect to the "numb" feeling I encountered in the Q50S Hybrid I drove. No feedback in the steering when the wheels hit something uneven was just weird to me and especially noticeable in comparison to the Z. UNKNOWN_370 and RicerX like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

07-20-2015, 10:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	A4's are euro-camry's no? TerribleONE likes this.

07-10-2015, 02:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
RicerX Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: TN Posts: 597 Drives: To the Pizza joint. Rep Power: 7721	It is officially dead, sadly. However, it would be cool if they brought the Pulsar over as a Sentra hatch and made the Nismo version to toss it up there with the Focus ST, GTI, upcoming Civic Type R, Golf R, STI, and all the other damn hot hatches that are making my purchase decision harder the longer I wait. That Focus RS looks like an absolute beast, and even has the same seats the 2015 Nismo Z has.

07-21-2015, 02:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
BrandonT Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denver Posts: 169 Drives: 2009 370Z White Rep Power: 14	ok, S4

08-03-2015, 10:36 AM	#13 (permalink)
RicerX Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: TN Posts: 597 Drives: To the Pizza joint. Rep Power: 7721	The S4 is a nice car, but I have found that its performance is marginally better than the others I'm looking at for the extra money it costs to get into one. That, and I'm not the biggest fan of German "reliability". I have experienced enough of that and I'd rather stick with a Japanese vehicle. BlackZeda likes this.

08-25-2015, 10:29 AM	#14 (permalink)
RicerX Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: TN Posts: 597 Drives: To the Pizza joint. Rep Power: 7721	Well... it is done. 2015 Infiniti Q50S. Pics to come. BlackZeda and Fuzzzy like this.

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