Edmunds Inside Line

marcussoori · 12-12-2009, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imag

I drive with the driver's side window down whenever possible, so I am so glad Nissan kept the weight down instead of trying to make the Z a G.

And that's what gets me - if you want quiet, Nissan has a car for it.

And if they think the clutch is tough to push in, they're crazy. I've driven cars with heavy clutches and this one doesn't begin to compare.

+1, they've obviously never driven a NSX.

marcussoori · 01-28-2010, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imag

I drive with the driver's side window down whenever possible, so I am so glad Nissan kept the weight down instead of trying to make the Z a G.

And that's what gets me - if you want quiet, Nissan has a car for it.

And if they think the clutch is tough to push in, they're crazy. I've driven cars with heavy clutches and this one doesn't begin to compare.

Acura NSX is one example.

Dwight Frye · 12-12-2009, 05:40 PM

I have the Touring/Sport package and do find the interior noise level at freeway speeds to be very high. I think it is directly related to the tires. Most freeways in CA are grooved, and when I transition onto a section that is not the noise level drops immediately. I wasn't expecting it to have a low noise level like a luxury car, but it is pretty loud. Every passenger that I have had has commented on it. I'll definitely be looking at noise ratings before I buy the next set of tires.

PapoZalsa · 12-12-2009, 08:21 PM

I drove my 350 for more than 18 months and didn't notice any significant outside noise level, maybe because the stereo was always loud. I did notice the freaking inside rattle of the 350.

I have not driven the 370 enough to make any kind of positive or negative comment on the noise level.

Mag350Z · 12-12-2009, 08:37 PM

yes, my 350Z does have a few annoying interior rattles.
then again it has 77000 miles on it with no mechanical problems thus far (besides initial oil consumption that resolved on its own).
I am hoping to drive it for another year before making the jump to a 370Z.

shumby · 12-13-2009, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

I drove my 350 for more than 18 months and didn't notice any significant outside noise level, maybe because the stereo was always loud. I did notice the freaking inside rattle of the 350.

I have not driven the 370 enough to make any kind of positive or negative comment on the noise level.

Well that would mean that you don't have the 2004.5 model year. I hear they are issues free.

TonyBPD · 12-12-2009, 08:39 PM

Prior to the Z, I drove a 486whp Ford Lightning with long tube headers, high flow cats, and Flowmaster exhaust. My Z is quiet.

PapoZalsa · 12-12-2009, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyBPD

Prior to the Z, I drove a 486whp Ford Lightning with long tube headers, high flow cats, and Flowmaster exhaust. My Z is quiet.

Yeah, I need to get a catback exhaust and HFC for mine. It is too quite it compare with my 350.

Hi-Step'n370Z · 01-28-2010, 02:40 PM

lol!! Great comparison.

j.arnaldo · 12-13-2009, 07:13 AM

Little annoyances can't eradicate a "Much Better Than Average" reliability record (according to CR). Engine, transmission, cooling system, body integrity, brakes, etc., are just excellent in both 370s & 350s. Relax, and ignore Edmunds' ratings.

Room42 · 12-13-2009, 08:00 AM

1. The 370 is louder than the 04 Altima 3.5 I upgraded from for the most obvious of reasons, but even that car wasn't "quiet." Edmunds must be looking for highway lux and long distance comfort, b/c I would imagine that most buyers of larger engines in their class and sportier cars want a little something from the engine and exhaust system as part of the driving experience.

2. I'll take a moderately and pleasantly loud Z over the neighbor's raspy fartcan any day of the week

3. I don't have Sport upgrade and I'm guessing my 18 wheel tire package would be somewhat quieter than the 19s to start. But, will soon see how a CB will change that up...

j.arnaldo · 12-13-2009, 09:14 AM

Plus, the sweet exhaust note overcomes the road noise. No problemo.

Forrest · 12-13-2009, 09:34 AM

350z to me felt like the same noise on 370z. I am so use to it i dont even care or notice. I dont know what they are driving but its defintly something i havent drove.

j.arnaldo · 12-13-2009, 10:13 AM

Yep, it's like having a beautiful woman; you KNOW she's got some defect, but the rest of her helps you ignore that fault. Sam'o-sam'o with our Zs!

DRUZ370 · 01-23-2010, 04:16 PM

I just saw another post from Edmunds today on Inside Line saying they are annoyed with the exhaust note and road noise. I agree with the exhuast critique, definitely lost that sweet stock sound the old VQs had. But I'm sick of everyone talking sh** on it. I threw on BERK HFCs and a Stillen CBE and is sounds AWESOME! Problem solved, perfection achieved.

Regarding the noise, it's a damn sports car! You're meant to feel and hear the road. I had a 04 Touring 350Z that felt stiffer and louder. That said, a good buddy of mine had a 06 Enthusiast 350Z that I drove several times and it was completely different - softer ride, quieter and lighter clutch... even more so than the 370Z.

12-12-2009, 08:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	I drove my 350 for more than 18 months and didn't notice any significant outside noise level, maybe because the stereo was always loud. I did notice the freaking inside rattle of the 350. I have not driven the 370 enough to make any kind of positive or negative comment on the noise level. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

12-13-2009, 08:00 AM	#11 (permalink)
Room42 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 79 Drives: 09 370z white AT Rep Power: 16	1. The 370 is louder than the 04 Altima 3.5 I upgraded from for the most obvious of reasons, but even that car wasn't "quiet." Edmunds must be looking for highway lux and long distance comfort, b/c I would imagine that most buyers of larger engines in their class and sportier cars want a little something from the engine and exhaust system as part of the driving experience. 2. I'll take a moderately and pleasantly loud Z over the neighbor's raspy fartcan any day of the week 3. I don't have Sport upgrade and I'm guessing my 18 wheel tire package would be somewhat quieter than the 19s to start. But, will soon see how a CB will change that up... __________________ 20% tint \| Clear bra \| Invidia Gemini CB \| Stillen CAI Eibach Springs \| Stillen Sway Bars \| JDM rear fog light --------------------------------------------- Mustang Dyno - 291 \| Horsepower Logic

12-13-2009, 09:34 AM	#13 (permalink)
Forrest Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: california 707! Posts: 677 Drives: 09 370z Blk 6mt sprt Rep Power: 259	350z to me felt like the same noise on 370z. I am so use to it i dont even care or notice. I dont know what they are driving but its defintly something i havent drove. __________________ my pictures http://www.the370z.com/members/forrest-albums-370z.html

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Hi-Step'n370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: new york Posts: 425 Drives: '10ZR S/B AT Tour NV Rep Power: 278	lol!! Great comparison.

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DRUZ370 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12 Drives: Nissan 370Z Sprt 6MT Rep Power: 17	I just saw another post from Edmunds today on Inside Line saying they are annoyed with the exhaust note and road noise. I agree with the exhuast critique, definitely lost that sweet stock sound the old VQs had. But I'm sick of everyone talking sh** on it. I threw on BERK HFCs and a Stillen CBE and is sounds AWESOME! Problem solved, perfection achieved. Regarding the noise, it's a damn sports car! You're meant to feel and hear the road. I had a 04 Touring 350Z that felt stiffer and louder. That said, a good buddy of mine had a 06 Enthusiast 350Z that I drove several times and it was completely different - softer ride, quieter and lighter clutch... even more so than the 370Z.