End of an era

Asus_ · 06-01-2018, 06:53 PM

I do like the last little bit at the end

"But for the reasons that you can’t quite put your finger on, it is. For all its faults, the 370Z benefits from that thing that so few cars manage to nail. It’s got heart."

That's how i always feel about the Z. Aside from the great heritage/background, everything comes together nicely with the z and just brings me a smile even for all its flaws... i chose the Z regardless of other cars out there atm, i don't think all enthusiasts go strictly for performance anyways its about the car not so much the speed.. a buddy of mine just bought a 1990's something car not sure what didn't hear the name haha but he loves the car and knows there is something "faster" but thats not what its about to him and for me, the z is what im about, theres just something about the Z

37zeroZ · 06-01-2018, 08:43 PM

I recently sold my 2010 Z because I just fell out of love with her. After 8 years of being together, the relationship just became not so special and decided to pull the trigger and divorce her. Over the past several years I didn't enjoy being with her like in the beginning and in the later years I just let her sit while incurring costs of paying insurance, registration, inspections and maintenance. I still like the body style and think she's sexy looking, but after riding her hard it just became an outdated model and I'm looking for something better to come along.

Zingston · 06-01-2018, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 37zeroZ

I recently sold my 2010 Z because I just fell out of love with her. After 8 years of being together, the relationship just became not so special and decided to pull the trigger and divorce her. Over the past several years I didn't enjoy being with her like in the beginning and in the later years I just let her sit while incurring costs of paying insurance, registration, inspections and maintenance. I still like the body style and think she's sexy looking, but after riding her hard it just became an outdated model and I'm looking for something better to come along.

Hold on... you're talking about your car, right???

StormWhite · 06-02-2018, 06:12 AM

I remember being a teenager and seeing something very unusual, someone in the village, who apparently worked nightshift at a sliced bread factory, driving a red 240Z. From that day forward I always wanted one but had to wait until recently and settled for a 370Z.

I have had a Ford Focus RS Mk2 and a Holden LS2 V8 but I have never forgotten the red 240Z.

For me part of the fun is two seats , no real boot and the 240Z heritage - No contest.

I usually change my car every 2 or 3 years but my current car is currently a keeper especially if there are to be no more.

Its done 4K miles so far so plenty of life left in it.

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-02-2018, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by HEK

the question is, are you happy with the Z....my answer is yes, what happens to the next generation is meaningless since I like what I have. I could have bought a Camaro, a Mustang, a BRZ, a GTR and the Z was what I wanted, now I'm a happy guy who smiles at it when I walk away from it and when I turn it on in the am.
If they discontinue, well the Celica is gone and I drove mine until it had 300 K and was in a glory even when it went from RWD to FWD...enjoy what you bought and stop looking into what the Z will look like or if it will go away, my 2 cents

Tuners have a different mindset. Not that I tuned my Z to the extreme. But my braking and suspension tuning was fairly aggressive and I had a few core mods. We need new platforms once they are done tuning their cars and have pushed their cars to the limits they have set. Since the Z is a HERITAGE car. Loyal tuners are awaiting for the next evolution of their car. So they can enhance and push the limits of the car.... DON'T FORGET.

Car companies improve their cars from the modifications the consumer market invents, not vice versa. If you didn't have hungry tuners pining for a Z35 to mod and improve them? Nissan wouldn't have the ideas to make better cars at the factory.

You love your Z so much because all of those hungry tuners, putting in so much work in past Z's.

So if people were the way you perceive they should be. Sports cars would have never progressed to be as good as the Z34 is today.

There isn't only one type of enthusiast.

carterml · 07-24-2018, 02:36 AM

I'm a little older than you and I look back fondly at my old cars--Mustangs, RX7, and even the Fiero. Every one had something I liked. Whether it was how easy the Mustangs were to work on with plenty of cheap parts in the salvage yards or the almost eerie smoothness of the RX7 or the rawness of the Fiero, every one had its it's good (and bad) points. But, this 370Z is kind of the best of them all in one car. I've never owned a car that was perfect right off the lot, including this one. But, it is tuneable, if that's what you want, customizable inside and out, has a large network of parts suppliers, and it's a great looking car. I can't park it and walk away without turning to look at it; I stare at it every time I walk back to it. It elicits compliments like no other car I've ever owned but, that's not important; what matters is that I like it.

My touring model is fun around town and makes a great long distance traveller. The obit for the Z34 has been written many times and if Nissan chases current trends and sends the Z down the same path as some major car lines--Pontiac, Plymouth, Mercury, et al--at least I will have had a chance to experience it. My first car was a 1967 Mustang with a 170 cubic inch online six cylinder engine; I loved it but I'm a little jealous of the kid whose first car will be a Z34! So, even if they all (except mine) end up on the drift circuit stuffed full of LS motors, it will have been a great, long ride. I just hope the Z name doesn't end up on some generic-looking crossover.

Volk Z · 06-01-2018, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

The article was honest in its descriptions. The Z is it's own car. Unlike my camaro. It doesn't fit in one genre. The Z is part muscle, part sports, part roadster. It's a hybrid of different types of sports cars. And there's nothing wrong with that.

The Z will never be a car for the guy that wants to fit in a box. This car is for people who know what they want from their driving experience. Nissan did a great job back then.

I believe this car would be selling 10k units if the Z's headlights taillights and interior were more aggressively updated. Bringing the radio and nav up to date mainly. Giving the center gauges more purpose... maybe going digital/LED like some of the kooler aftermarket gauges.

The Mismo, should've gotten the red sport engine. Leave the base models N/A.

That could've sent the Z34 into 2020, rather strongly.

The Z35. A dual clutch for the Q60 and Z would be the smartest change.

The FM platform either needs to be changed or stiffened to its maximum. Cars like the Camaro are at least 20% stiffer. And that's before 1LE treatments. It shows more in the Q60 than the Z. But just imagine a chassis reinforced Z with the Mismo bracing. Also, they probably need to use more tensile steel to reduce weight. The Z has been a almost there car most of its life FOR NO REASON. These are improvements that don't need high research. Just a lot of dedication. That's what Nissan has been lacking.

BUT the Z is still in my eyes one of the GOAT's

I said the same put the vr30dtt IB the nismo... been saying that since that motor rolled out. Gives them time to see how it performs in a lighter car, offer in manual so the enthusiast has that option over the q60 and then after 2 years you could then do a new body.

The mustang did this in 2011, same body but went from 310 to 425 hp coyote motor.... mustang I believe is one of the best selling sports cars. Why... well you get 425hp in a 30k car, it drives well and is decent looking.

If the z had the red sport motor with 400 plus hp for 43k or so it would decimate the competition. The only thing close is an M2 which is like 60k. The z with a light tune would destroy the mustang gt. Heck I hung with a modded GT in my lightly modded nismo. My car also is 700 pounds lighter with my titanium and spare yanked...

Bubbaloo · 06-01-2018, 06:45 PM

I bought mine brand new (2018 pearl white sport tech M/T) about three weeks ago. I absolutely love it. First time Z owner.

The car is something else. It looks great. It’s rare (people stare a lot, im sure a lot more than if I were on a Mustang/Camaro which I can go rent at Avis LOL) and it’s just the right amount of fast. See it below!

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HEK · 06-02-2018, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Bubbaloo

I bought mine brand new (2018 pearl white sport tech M/T) about three weeks ago. I absolutely love it. First time Z owner.

The car is something else. It looks great. It’s rare (people stare a lot, im sure a lot more than if I were on a Mustang/Camaro which I can go rent at Avis LOL) and it’s just the right amount of fast. See it below!

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That is my point, a car that is not seen in every corner, parking lot, streets in general a looker. This is my 1st 2 seater and the only car that I have people stare at without shame..lol

Baronsmokes · 06-01-2018, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Pearl zed

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/opi...-marks-end-era

I revel in owning a Z.
The body style is a home run.
How many times have you turned and looked at your Z or had comments from strangers.

The 370Z is a classic car that you can buy restored as in brand new.
You can pick up low mile cars at great prices.

Being that the car has not changed much you can do so many modifications to the car at reasonable prices to be more competitive with competition.

Yes, the car needs an update in performance and technology.That will be for a new Z model.(Z35)

For now I enjoy my Classic roadster.

Baronsmokes · 07-20-2018, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Baronsmokes

I revel in owning a Z.
The body style is a home run.
How many times have you turned and looked at your Z or had comments from strangers.

The 370Z is a classic car that you can buy restored as in brand new.
You can pick up low mile cars at great prices.

Being that the car has not changed much you can do so many modifications to the car at reasonable prices to be more competitive with competition.

Yes, the car needs an update in performance and technology.That will be for a new Z model.(Z35)

For now I enjoy my Classic roadster.

A lot of people complain about the Z being outdated.I bought the Z because I like the Classic RWD Sports Car.

I'm probably late to the party on seeing this R8.

I thought it was interesting that high tech Audi puts out 2018 R8 V10 RWS.

Rear wheel drive and naturally aspirated engine.

People must want a classic style sports car or Audi would not have built.

Enjoy you Z.

Tchristie24 · 06-02-2018, 02:43 PM

Really cool article. I was unaware that the person responsible for the Z passed away in 2015 at the age of 105. I am lucky to own a model Z that was created while he was still around. I do not see a reason to use my Z as some sort of trade-in or just outright part ways with being that I would not see the value in dollars outweigh personal value. I can’t predict the weather nor the future but I hope I have the ability to stick the Z somewhere safe to age when it comes time to drive something else due to starting a family etc. I think the 370z will age well in my opinion.

Bubbaloo · 06-02-2018, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Tchristie24

Really cool article. I was unaware that the person responsible for the Z passed away in 2015 at the age of 105. I am lucky to own a model Z that was created while he was still around. I do not see a reason to use my Z as some sort of trade-in or just outright part ways with being that I would not see the value in dollars outweigh personal value. I can’t predict the weather nor the future but I hope I have the ability to stick the Z somewhere safe to age when it comes time to drive something else due to starting a family etc. I think the 370z will age well in my opinion.

Agreed.

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Desert Rat · 06-04-2018, 02:33 PM

5th Z with this one. 73 240Z, a pair of '83 turbo ZXs, and an 85 NA car....

this one just needs T Tops...lol

I like the car as is too, but 10-11 years without a refresh in today's day and age just shows Nissan's neglect for anything enthusiast related.

could be worse...Frontier is coming up on 15 years basically unchanged.

It reflects in their sales too. Nissan is just into making transportation appliances. The Rogue and Altima (both crap) are the bread and butter for the company.

Probably just as well. If they freshened the Z, they'd probably put a f#$%king CVT in it anyways....

Bubbaloo · 06-04-2018, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Desert Rat

5th Z with this one. 73 240Z, a pair of '83 turbo ZXs, and an 85 NA car....

this one just needs T Tops...lol

I like the car as is too, but 10-11 years without a refresh in today's day and age just shows Nissan's neglect for anything enthusiast related.

could be worse...Frontier is coming up on 15 years basically unchanged.

It reflects in their sales too. Nissan is just into making transportation appliances. The Rogue and Altima (both crap) are the bread and butter for the company.

Probably just as well. If they freshened the Z, they'd probably put a f#$%king CVT in it anyways....

Hey bro. CVT is lit.

Lol?

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06-01-2018, 06:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Asus_ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: neverland. Posts: 348 Drives: 2011 370z T/S Rep Power: 1171	I do like the last little bit at the end "But for the reasons that you can’t quite put your finger on, it is. For all its faults, the 370Z benefits from that thing that so few cars manage to nail. It’s got heart." That's how i always feel about the Z. Aside from the great heritage/background, everything comes together nicely with the z and just brings me a smile even for all its flaws... i chose the Z regardless of other cars out there atm, i don't think all enthusiasts go strictly for performance anyways its about the car not so much the speed.. a buddy of mine just bought a 1990's something car not sure what didn't hear the name haha but he loves the car and knows there is something "faster" but thats not what its about to him and for me, the z is what im about, theres just something about the Z JARblue, jchammond, MplsPete and 1 others like this. Last edited by Asus_; 06-01-2018 at 07:00 PM.

06-02-2018, 06:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
StormWhite Base Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Hampshire UK Posts: 225 Drives: 2017 370Z Coupe Rep Power: 74895	I remember being a teenager and seeing something very unusual, someone in the village, who apparently worked nightshift at a sliced bread factory, driving a red 240Z. From that day forward I always wanted one but had to wait until recently and settled for a 370Z. I have had a Ford Focus RS Mk2 and a Holden LS2 V8 but I have never forgotten the red 240Z. For me part of the fun is two seats , no real boot and the 240Z heritage - No contest. I usually change my car every 2 or 3 years but my current car is currently a keeper especially if there are to be no more. Its done 4K miles so far so plenty of life left in it. Last edited by StormWhite; 06-02-2018 at 06:33 AM.

07-24-2018, 02:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
carterml Base Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Southern Illiinois, USA Posts: 10 Drives: 13 Touring 6M GM Rep Power: 9	My Two Cents I'm a little older than you and I look back fondly at my old cars--Mustangs, RX7, and even the Fiero. Every one had something I liked. Whether it was how easy the Mustangs were to work on with plenty of cheap parts in the salvage yards or the almost eerie smoothness of the RX7 or the rawness of the Fiero, every one had its it's good (and bad) points. But, this 370Z is kind of the best of them all in one car. I've never owned a car that was perfect right off the lot, including this one. But, it is tuneable, if that's what you want, customizable inside and out, has a large network of parts suppliers, and it's a great looking car. I can't park it and walk away without turning to look at it; I stare at it every time I walk back to it. It elicits compliments like no other car I've ever owned but, that's not important; what matters is that I like it. My touring model is fun around town and makes a great long distance traveller. The obit for the Z34 has been written many times and if Nissan chases current trends and sends the Z down the same path as some major car lines--Pontiac, Plymouth, Mercury, et al--at least I will have had a chance to experience it. My first car was a 1967 Mustang with a 170 cubic inch online six cylinder engine; I loved it but I'm a little jealous of the kid whose first car will be a Z34! So, even if they all (except mine) end up on the drift circuit stuffed full of LS motors, it will have been a great, long ride. I just hope the Z name doesn't end up on some generic-looking crossover. NISMO IX likes this.

06-01-2018, 06:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bubbaloo Base Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 97 Drives: 2018 370Z Sport Tech Rep Power: 8	I bought mine brand new (2018 pearl white sport tech M/T) about three weeks ago. I absolutely love it. First time Z owner. The car is something else. It looks great. It’s rare (people stare a lot, im sure a lot more than if I were on a Mustang/Camaro which I can go rent at Avis LOL) and it’s just the right amount of fast. See it below! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk jchammond, -ZS-Carpenter, Tchristie24 and 2 others like this.

06-02-2018, 02:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
Tchristie24 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Posts: 22 Drives: 2010 370Z AT Rep Power: 9	Really cool article. I was unaware that the person responsible for the Z passed away in 2015 at the age of 105. I am lucky to own a model Z that was created while he was still around. I do not see a reason to use my Z as some sort of trade-in or just outright part ways with being that I would not see the value in dollars outweigh personal value. I can’t predict the weather nor the future but I hope I have the ability to stick the Z somewhere safe to age when it comes time to drive something else due to starting a family etc. I think the 370z will age well in my opinion. HEK, UNKNOWN_370, marty31 and 2 others like this.

06-01-2018, 08:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
37zeroZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 346 Drives: Truck Rep Power: 14169	I recently sold my 2010 Z because I just fell out of love with her. After 8 years of being together, the relationship just became not so special and decided to pull the trigger and divorce her. Over the past several years I didn't enjoy being with her like in the beginning and in the later years I just let her sit while incurring costs of paying insurance, registration, inspections and maintenance. I still like the body style and think she's sexy looking, but after riding her hard it just became an outdated model and I'm looking for something better to come along.

06-04-2018, 02:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
Desert Rat Base Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 189 Drives: 2014 370Z M6 Base Rep Power: 3366	5th Z with this one. 73 240Z, a pair of '83 turbo ZXs, and an 85 NA car.... this one just needs T Tops...lol I like the car as is too, but 10-11 years without a refresh in today's day and age just shows Nissan's neglect for anything enthusiast related. could be worse...Frontier is coming up on 15 years basically unchanged. It reflects in their sales too. Nissan is just into making transportation appliances. The Rogue and Altima (both crap) are the bread and butter for the company. Probably just as well. If they freshened the Z, they'd probably put a f#$%king CVT in it anyways....