Kansas City

ZKraken22

The next Z is gonna be twice as good as the current mark my words. im putting a lot of weight on the next Z

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JacksonZ33

True not enough details, but if they gave too much info no one would buy 370's

Could be like the subura, where the 06-07 are (were) worth more than the new 08's.

I for one like the vq's. long term very reliable, decent power. But yes turbo platform is highly desired among almost all current z owners

If its not till 2015 or even 2016. No way my 350 will last that long.

ZKraken22

Jackson just get a 370z, I know you wanna wait for the next Z. but it's gonna be a lot of money

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ZKraken22

Everyone is freaking out about the next Z. Nissan is doing a good job a keeping everything in house. I like how the VQ is being evolved direct injections is next less weight and it's gonna look killer. the Nismo and the NIsmo RS are gonna come up with 15% more HP then the base. Just watch.

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m3chhawk

My :

Buy a 370Z.

Given they just did a redesign of the front end, you are looking at 2015-2016 for a new version. If they go lighter and cheaper, you aren't going to want one. If they go turbo, it will likely be 4-cylinder. The most desirable change is something more sexy with a turbo VQ (or the unlikely V8). However, this is going to come at a cost (~$45k for sport?)

For what a new Z will cost 2-3 years from now, you could have a twin turbo 2012 built exactly how you want it and drive it for a few years before the new ones are even released. That car would undoubtedly be better than any possible 2015-16 for quite a bit cheaper. Throw in the fact that we don't know what the car will be and the first two years will have "issues" (see steering lock, oil cooler, etc...) and I personally think it becomes more clear.

Or for the money, you could do a really clean LS swap in your 350Z

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JacksonZ33

Just drove one for first time (sport+manual)

Was not disappointed....

Tho seems tame (feels stock) compared to my z.

Power difference only really noticeable on highway.

Rev-match was a bit of a cool trick

JacksonZ33

Like this rational a lot. Know those going FI had to ask themselves similar question.

From my shoes, and bad to think like this, but is it 3x the car? I'm spoiled by value 350 given me so far. Only screwed cause its a time bomb.

Kinda against the ls1 swapping, but a guy in St. Louis is considering buying mine in a couple months to do just that. Also know some1 here in town that has one, tho never actually seen it.

m3chhawk

When I went from my 350 to 370, the power felt more abundant but not as raw and sports car like as the 350.

I love rev match and given the brake kit, sport package was a must for me.

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JacksonZ33

Exactly!! It's there, just smoother and more refined.

ZKraken22

When I went from a 350z to the 70 it was night and day. and my 350z had TP's, Intake, exhaust, headers.

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m3chhawk

The value of the 350 is nearly impossible to beat. That is why I bought mine. Nothing combines the driving experience, fuel economy, sexyness, and power for that value. Is a 370Z three times the car? Probably not, but you are paying quite a bit for the lower mileage and condition on top of the technology and design changes. Same as if you traded for a low mileage 08.

The guy that bought mine was going to do an LS swap, but I haven't seen it or heard from him since he bought it last September.

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Nuki

Going from a highly modified 350Z to a 370Z Nismo, felt like an exponential jump rather than just a step up or two. Of course I too am curious to see what they'll do with the next iteration of the Z platform. I've read the articles about a mid range FR-S style vehicle (might or might not be the Z) and I've seen the ones that mention a higher and lower option (diesel turbos and such for more power and better gas mileage). Personally my two cents is that it's time to either break away from the VQ, or make a drastic change to the platform to lower the weight and/or offer a +2 version.

Do a search for "Nissan green lights "mini Z" " on that other forum, they have some discussion on it going there.

JacksonZ33

Also forgot to mention how soft suspension was. Pitch and dived soo much during hard braking and acceleration.

I want....See how goes, ideally like to save a little get a used one. But really love the one drove today.

m3chhawk

What was it?

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JacksonZ33

White 13 with sport (non touring) manual.

I've driven it more than anyone, (only had 6 miles this morning) Took 45 min test drive all around town