350Z Deadliest Car of 2006-2009

Fountainhead · 03-22-2013, 10:29 PM

Forgive me if already posted but I did search.

The Most And Least Died-In Vehicles Of 2006-2009 | The Truth About Cars

I think this has a lot to do with demographic and not the car. A commenter in the article noted that the G35 and/or the G37 weren't even listed.

Oh well, I'm not getting rid of mine.

w0rM · 03-22-2013, 11:22 PM

Driving like an asshat will get you killed no matter what you drive.

Z-Girl 12 · 03-22-2013, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by w0rM

Driving like an asshat will get you killed no matter what you drive.

Could not have said it any better.

homeryansta · 03-23-2013, 12:29 AM

looks like a lot of asshats drive Nissans because they top the list!

UNKNOWN_370 · 03-23-2013, 10:41 AM

In those days, the 350z's were high quality cars that cost the same as a low quality shyt-box stang. It was just as fast and the only other respectable "fast RWD's" was the M3, GTO and corvette which cost a lot more ($33k-$50k. The z had performance not too far behind those cars and were really cheap.
Most entry 350z's could be had for less than $25k new or used with all options.

The number of azzhats in the Z reflect the lack of good sports cars at the time that were affordable. Rx-8's took a long time to get respect as well. It was considered a downgrade from the Rx-7.

ImportConvert · 03-25-2013, 01:36 PM

Nissan's just don't do so hot in crashes I don't think, at least, violent crashes. I have NEVER seen anything but Nissans literally ripped into front and rear pieces in crashes on public roads.

That said, the 350Z was the most powerful, closest to "neutral" weighted car available in its price-bracket for that time. It has all the elements required to cause issues.

1st · 03-25-2013, 01:41 PM

Easy come easy go. You watch them live fast you watch them die slow. Whatever.

Nailzs · 03-25-2013, 05:32 PM

A few years back a guy that was putting tires on my Eclipse, who drove a 350Z, at a Tires Plus told me he was racing a guy on Hwy 60 in Hillsboro county Fl doing 130+ with a donut spare on the front of the car. The spare was on the car in the parking lot and watching him drive other peoples cars around the building I believed his story.

UNKNOWN_370 · 03-25-2013, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Nissan's just don't do so hot in crashes I don't think, at least, violent crashes. I have NEVER seen anything but Nissans literally ripped into front and rear pieces in crashes on public roads.

That said, the 350Z was the most powerful, closest to "neutral" weighted car available in its price-bracket for that time. It has all the elements required to cause issues.

I took a pretty nasty hit in my 09. I came out with nothing wrong except severe eye irritation from the airbag. A friend of mine was hit in a maxima by a semi. the car hot the wall and his car flipped over 5x. He walked out with nothing more than a bruised shoulder.

Both instances the cars were totalled, but the cabins were untouched . Thats what matters most.

kenchan · 03-25-2013, 05:43 PM

my 9yr old G which shares the same chassis is still scratchless...

JungleZ · 03-25-2013, 05:55 PM

S2000 felt better shifting and more secure turning

1st · 03-25-2013, 06:12 PM

A sparrow lays its eggs in an oak tree.

kenchan · 03-25-2013, 09:18 PM

A squirrel falls from a tree.

ImportConvert · 03-26-2013, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

I took a pretty nasty hit in my 09. I came out with nothing wrong except severe eye irritation from the airbag. A friend of mine was hit in a maxima by a semi. the car hot the wall and his car flipped over 5x. He walked out with nothing more than a bruised shoulder.

Both instances the cars were totalled, but the cabins were untouched . Thats what matters most.

Looks like you guys are lucky. Highest chance of dying is in a Nissan. Doesn't mean you WILL die.

cossie1600 · 03-26-2013, 10:13 AM

You can buy a Corvette and die from old age too

03-22-2013, 10:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Fountainhead Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: FL Posts: 834 Drives: 2019 Civic Type R Rep Power: 14	350Z Deadliest Car of 2006-2009 Forgive me if already posted but I did search. The Most And Least Died-In Vehicles Of 2006-2009 \| The Truth About Cars I think this has a lot to do with demographic and not the car. A commenter in the article noted that the G35 and/or the G37 weren't even listed. Oh well, I'm not getting rid of mine.

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w0rM A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,198 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 36	Driving like an asshat will get you killed no matter what you drive. fuct, shadoquad and Z370Z011 like this. __________________ \| SOLD September 14th, 2013 \| My Build Journal

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homeryansta Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Posts: 424 Drives: 04 se-r spec v, 370z Rep Power: 14	looks like a lot of asshats drive Nissans because they top the list! __________________

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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	In those days, the 350z's were high quality cars that cost the same as a low quality shyt-box stang. It was just as fast and the only other respectable "fast RWD's" was the M3, GTO and corvette which cost a lot more ($33k-$50k. The z had performance not too far behind those cars and were really cheap. Most entry 350z's could be had for less than $25k new or used with all options. The number of azzhats in the Z reflect the lack of good sports cars at the time that were affordable. Rx-8's took a long time to get respect as well. It was considered a downgrade from the Rx-7. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

03-25-2013, 01:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7627	Nissan's just don't do so hot in crashes I don't think, at least, violent crashes. I have NEVER seen anything but Nissans literally ripped into front and rear pieces in crashes on public roads. That said, the 350Z was the most powerful, closest to "neutral" weighted car available in its price-bracket for that time. It has all the elements required to cause issues. Last edited by ImportConvert; 03-25-2013 at 01:38 PM.

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1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,708 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	Easy come easy go. You watch them live fast you watch them die slow. Whatever. Last edited by 1st; 03-26-2013 at 11:10 AM.

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Nailzs Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 395 Drives: 13 370Z 7at Sp Tour Rep Power: 13	A few years back a guy that was putting tires on my Eclipse, who drove a 350Z, at a Tires Plus told me he was racing a guy on Hwy 60 in Hillsboro county Fl doing 130+ with a donut spare on the front of the car. The spare was on the car in the parking lot and watching him drive other peoples cars around the building I believed his story.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	my 9yr old G which shares the same chassis is still scratchless...

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JungleZ Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: orange county,ca Posts: 652 Drives: leased base z... Rep Power: 0	S2000 felt better shifting and more secure turning

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	A squirrel falls from a tree. shadoquad and Jbwrecked like this.

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	You can buy a Corvette and die from old age too Mitco39, Haboob and Jbwrecked like this.

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