Why I have a 370Z

Zoren 370 · 01-18-2018, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyber370

In my opinion, the Z has now joined the Lotus Elise in a category where few sports cars exist. Two-seater, rear wheel drive, manual sports cars that have not been updated for quite a while but are still sought after due to their raw character and back-to-basics feel.

PS: The Elise is technically no longer imported to the Americas but it is still a Lotus offering oversees that remains basically unchanged from its minor redesign in 2001.

The Elise is no where in the same league as the Z.
With regards to being rare Elise production number is probably 20% of the Z total production number. Again no contest here.

Lotus is hand built and weighs half the weight of the Z.

So its like comparing aging Jlo with her big azz vs young Leaner Taylor Swift

Cyber370 · 01-18-2018, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370

The Elise is no where in the same league as the Z.
With regards to being rare Elise production number is probably 20% of the Z total production number. Again no contest here.

Lotus is hand built and weighs half the weight of the Z.

So its like comparing aging Jlo with her big azz vs young Leaner Taylor Swift

I wasn’t referring to rarity or lightness. Of course in those aspects, the two cars don’t compare. I was referring to “two seater, rear wheel drive” sports cars that have not been updated in a long time (still being sold). Can you think of any others?

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Zoren 370 · 01-18-2018, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyber370

I wasn’t referring to rarity or lightness. Of course in those aspects, the two cars don’t compare. I was referring to “two seater, rear wheel drive” sports cars that have not been updated in a long time (still being sold). Can you think of any others?

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Got you sir, but the Elise is being updated I believe but yes as mentioned by someone unfortunately it would not reach the US market due to federal regulations as the car ( Elise) is built for the track.

stricha · 01-22-2018, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370

Got you sir, but the Elise is being updated I believe but yes as mentioned by someone unfortunately it would not reach the US market due to federal regulations as the car ( Elise) is built for the track.

No. The Lotus Elise has been relativity the same since the early years of the S2. But yes, newer years are not sold in the US anymore; new as in 2012 and beyond.

My bro and I raced all the time and I've driven the Elise. The Z, although being a lot heavier, does still compare and compete with the Elise.

zeeder · 01-21-2018, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyber370

I wasn’t referring to rarity or lightness. Of course in those aspects, the two cars don’t compare. I was referring to “two seater, rear wheel drive” sports cars that have not been updated in a long time (still being sold). Can you think of any others?

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The NC MX-5 Miata had about a 10 year run, it's been updated now though...lol.

Spoiler · 01-18-2018, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370

...So its like comparing aging Jlo with her big azz vs young Leaner Taylor Swift

Sure would like to have a test ride on both of these just for comparison sake....

Zoren 370 · 01-18-2018, 09:47 AM

Here is the 2017 Elise Sprint cup 220 much lighter and faster with some new body upgrades. So yes the Z is a lone sports car that has not been updated but not the Lotus Elise.

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Cyber370 · 01-18-2018, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370

Here is the 2017 Elise Sprint cup 220 much lighter and faster with some new body upgrades. So yes the Z is a lone sports car that has not been updated but not the Lotus Elise.

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Ah yes! The Elise Sprint Cup 220. But that is a very special edition Elise. One hell of a beast.
Lotus still sells the base Elise, same as it ever was.

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Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913655	Here is the 2017 Elise Sprint cup 220 much lighter and faster with some new body upgrades. So yes the Z is a lone sports car that has not been updated but not the Lotus Elise. 300C1158-EFA9-463C-BA2B-9E00C63B99D3.jpg