Jalopnik 370z article-REFRESH needed

Raeshlavik

I'm right there with ya. I'd love another 240Z - but with modern reliability...

When I was shopping cars and bought the 370Z, I was honestly looking really hard at the new Fiat 124 Spyder Abarth as it ticks a lot of those 240Z boxes: light, nimble, long bonnet, rear drive...

My only gripe was that you get your choice of ragtop, or ragtop... The UV here in Colorado, with a mile less atmosphere to contend with, means cloth tops have a life expectancy of about 2 years.

That and I already have an Abarth massaged 1.4L turbo...

The 370Z has been exactly what I was looking for - so pleased.

gurneyeagle

Why write an article about a car whose replacement is being debuted - in show car form - in about 9 months?

As a former 370 owner, I too am anxiously looking forward to the new Z. While I loved the car, I did tire of the poor visibility caused by the cowl and the mirrors, and frankly, it wasn't the prettiest car out there.

I also had a 7-AT as it was the only thing available at the time - post Japanese tsunami in mid-2011. I won't make that mistake this time.

I was more a fan of the 350Z exterior styling.

I drove a then new 280Z while in college, and would love to see the Z35 come closer to that package. Doubtful we'll see any weight reduction, but I would like to see some cleaner lines.

The Q60 gives me hope. Love the interior of that car, and we know the Z will mimic it to some extent.

If it turns out the Z35 isn't what I was hoping for, I'll pick up a final year Nismo at probably a nice discount.

While I listed a few dislikes above, understand that I still love the car. I almost pulled the trigger on a new Nismo last month, but decided to wait once the Z35 was announced to debut in Tokyo this October.

One way or another, my decision on how to move forward will be made by events in Tokyo soon.

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Waiting on the Z35! SOLD - 2011 Gun Metallic Touring 7AT w Sports Pkg & Nav, Nismo Bumper and Rims, RC Grille, RC Brake Ducts, H&R Spacers, Painted Door Hdls, GTR Start Button, Nav By-Pass, EVO R Fog Light, CF Ducktail, CF Interior Trim

SOUTHZZ

I really do not see some type of new innovative Z35 being shown in October.
Maybe I am wrong. Just does not seem that Nissan is that interested in
a major evolution of the Z.
Maybe they will put the Z "To sleep" for awhile. Much like Toyota dis with the
Supra. Come back with a world beater.

SOUTHZZ

As I mentioned in a earlier post,besides my z34,I have a z33 Touring that I
bought new(actually had to order)in 2002. Still like the 33 as it is more
like the original 240z. More no non-sense stuff. Have not done mods on my 34 anywhere near what I have done on my z33. I looked very strongly on
buying a GTR. The styling just did not work for me.
Been a car guy for quite awhile. I still have a 70' Lotus Europa. Sure could see the new Z following the design of the Lotus,super -light.
Due to today's safety standards,you will never get a car to pass regulations
with the weight of the Lotus. My Europa in stock form weighed 1,250 lbs.
Thats with the original Renault R-16 engine that offered about 100 hp.
I did a swap to a Lotus twin-cam with Webers and a few other tweaks.
It upped the hp to near 175. Weight went to about 1,500 lbs.
Not a safe car to drive.
A mid engined Z ,sort of a lower priced Cayman would be interesting.