Nissan 370z vs Chevrolet Camaro, MAN you guys were right.

Pointman · 11-03-2009, 10:30 AM

For all those looking for a four door, im surprised no one has mentioned the Nissan Maxima. I've owned three over the years and they were all solid trouble free rides with good performance.

Slynky · 11-03-2009, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by lemansz20

Slynky, the elise is barbarian at best, but its more of a race car. The NEW lotus evora, holy c... it was really nice, and the fact that the g/f actually prefered it more then the porsche made me a very happy guy. I believe in lotus more then alot of companies, b/c they stick to true sports car theories. Less weight, and decent power, combined together make an amazing vehicle.

I am laughing at the hood comments, and no that is not my g/f if anyone is wondering. She was taking that picture at the time, so I do find it funny that she got that perfect timing.

Thanks for your POV. Yes, I would agree the Elise is more of a "true" sports car. I only commented because someone mentioned hating the interior of the Camaro.

Honestly, I can't really get over my "import uppity-ness" to consider much of any American-made car purely for design. Absolutly, the Corvette, though. It's just too big (long), though.

You must have a really hot GF if she appreciates the look of a tight sports car ! I'd say she could be a keeper !

Slynky · 11-03-2009, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by rcm2525

The Lotus is a sweet ride but as far as the Camaro goes I couldn't live with a car who's front end grins back

Werd !

kroze · 11-03-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by lemansz20

So this weekend we went to the autoshow to pretty much figure out what our next cars are going to be. My gf, was looking between the audi A5, lexus is250c, infiniti G37 vert, and the camaro. I was looking at the camaro and 370z, possibly the g37.

I have been reading on this forum and others about the camaro, and man alot of you guys were right. The outside of the car seriously i think looks great as well as my gf. Its when we went inside the car, and what a turn off. I cant believe how cheap the camaro interior looked and felt. My g/f went to feel the dash, and it bent in.

I was just amazed that they could built such a beautiful car, and skimp so much on the part that the customer sees everyday.

We are now going to test drive the cars, but looks like the lexus or G for her. I am sticking with the 370. I loved the interior over my old 350z thats for sure, and it felt like some thought was put into it. THe driving position feels wonderful on the car, and I now cannot wait to drive it. I am hoping the clutch isnt a girly clutch, b/c the auto show only had an auto.

I was hoping for a vert to be there, but nissan I guess didnt have any here yet in miami so they couldnt bring any to the show.

You guys are all very lucky, and I hopefully will be joining you soon. God bless.

It's the american way. They've been doing it long before their bankruptcies and still haven't learned their lesson of people don't want to buy inferior design cars.

nicknick · 11-03-2009, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt

I like how in that chart, nissan skyrockets upwards at 3 years. Hope I don't hit 36,000 before the 3 year mark! :P

I think you need to revisit that graph. After 3 years Nissan acvtually has less issues, ie, the graph goes down.

Matt · 11-03-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknick

I think you need to revisit that graph. After 3 years Nissan acvtually has less issues, ie, the graph goes down.

Nissan has the biggest jump between 2-3 years out of all cars in that timeframe, and it's peak at 3 years is the highest of them all.

Why would I need to revisit the graph in order to see that?

didymus · 11-03-2009, 06:55 PM

i wonder what counts as a "problem"

Zsteve · 11-03-2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by didymus

i wonder what counts as a "problem"

I was wondering that too. Also Nissan has the highest up to 3 yrs and then really drops. I think thats when the warrenty is up and most get fixed elsewhere or trade in. Others have 5 yr warrenties (?) which might be why they keep going up as they get them fixed for free and bring them to the dealers. Plus I think on some more expensive cars the owners are more anal about things than on less expensive cars and bring them in for smaller things, which is what I wondering about what constitutes a problem. But man Toyota does really good. I had a Tercel for the wife which we bought with over 100,000 miles on it and all I had to do for 3 yrs was put oil in (alot) and get new tires. The thing ran great but was a real cheap car lux wise.

Spec Jay · 11-03-2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by billydsz

Does that come with a roof rack too??

i believe that would be a hood rack. who makes em?

resopaton · 11-04-2009, 12:17 AM

Wether it be a "roof rack" or a "hood rack" I think we all agree...it's just a nice rack.

lemansz20 · 11-04-2009, 10:47 AM

I also would like to know the issues, i bet one of the main issues for the american cars is the interior falling in b/c someone put their wallet on the dash one to many times and it was too heavy for that plastic to hold.

resopaton · 11-05-2009, 01:09 AM

That's one of the reasons I steered away from an American made sports car, the interiors fall apart. I always wanted a Z but for some reason my conscience was telling me to buy something American made. I drove the new Camaro and the Mustang but the interior seemed cheep. A good example is the sun visor on the glass roof of the new Mustang, talk about poor quality. I'm sure in time I might find something wrong with the Z's interior, but for now it seems solid.

Boba · 11-06-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

While my Audi was reliable too, it's hard to hide from 10 years of Consumer's report data....

Lol, funny how Hyundai stopped at 8

Lug · 11-06-2009, 02:40 PM

Certainly confirms my real world take on Volkswagon. Literally everyone I know that's owned one says it spends half it's life in the shop.

Matt · 11-06-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Lug

Certainly confirms my real world take on Volkswagon. Literally everyone I know that's owned one says it spends half it's life in the shop.

I own a 1972 VW Bug, and it's hardly spent any time in the shop!

11-03-2009, 10:30 AM	#31 (permalink)
Pointman Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 128 Drives: 370Z Sport/Tour Nav Rep Power: 275	For all those looking for a four door, im surprised no one has mentioned the Nissan Maxima. I've owned three over the years and they were all solid trouble free rides with good performance. __________________ JTTF SQ8

11-06-2009, 02:40 PM	#44 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 19	Certainly confirms my real world take on Volkswagon. Literally everyone I know that's owned one says it spends half it's life in the shop. __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs

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didymus Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence / Boston Posts: 564 Drives: 280 / 370Z Rep Power: 305	i wonder what counts as a "problem"

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11-04-2009, 10:47 AM	#41 (permalink)
lemansz20 Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: THe world Posts: 195 Drives: Nissan Maxima Rep Power: 0	I also would like to know the issues, i bet one of the main issues for the american cars is the interior falling in b/c someone put their wallet on the dash one to many times and it was too heavy for that plastic to hold.

11-05-2009, 01:09 AM	#42 (permalink)
resopaton Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Joplin, MO Posts: 84 Drives: 13 PW Nismo Rep Power: 15	That's one of the reasons I steered away from an American made sports car, the interiors fall apart. I always wanted a Z but for some reason my conscience was telling me to buy something American made. I drove the new Camaro and the Mustang but the interior seemed cheep. A good example is the sun visor on the glass roof of the new Mustang, talk about poor quality. I'm sure in time I might find something wrong with the Z's interior, but for now it seems solid.