How does the general public/ car community view the 370z in your opinion?

CRiZO · 12-19-2018, 11:59 AM

People have a weird conditioning to think because something is newer it's better. Or more accurately, that if something isn't the latest model, it's no longer good. When (if) Nissan comes out with a new Z, it's not like the 370Z suddenly becomes a bad car.

Car models being an annual thing is just to take advantage of that. Same with phones/gadgets. Tesla wasn't even going to have year models at first because Musk knew it, not sure if they do now.

JLarson · 12-19-2018, 12:26 PM

I deal with a few different kinds of people.

1) Those who know nothing about cars. To them, it looks good and it looks fast. I get a lot of compliments. I got a lot with my 350z too. Both cars look more expensive than they are.
2) Those who know a little bit about cars and horsepower. To them, it's a lot of "dud3 my must@ng is super faster!!!"
3) Those who are car enthusiasts and who recognize it for what it is - a car meant to carve canyons and winding roads.

Spooler · 12-19-2018, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JLarson

I deal with a few different kinds of people.

1) Those who know nothing about cars. To them, it looks good and it looks fast. I get a lot of compliments. I got a lot with my 350z too. Both cars look more expensive than they are.
2) Those who know a little bit about cars and horsepower. To them, it's a lot of "dud3 my must@ng is super faster!!!"
3) Those who are car enthusiasts and who recognize it for what it is - a car meant to carve canyons and winding roads.

For point #2. I just don't talk with those guys. Over the years I have became less and less interested in carrying on a conversation with those folks. They annoy me to no end.

Desert Rat · 12-19-2018, 03:07 PM

It's a Z, and the Z has always been the Z since 1970 and nothing else is quite like it.

There are those that understand and there are those I won't bother trying to explain it to.

busterbull · 12-20-2018, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Desert Rat

It's a Z, and the Z has always been the Z since 1970 and nothing else is quite like it.

KCZ · 12-20-2018, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Desert Rat

It's a Z, and the Z has always been the Z since 1970 and nothing else is quite like it.

There are those that understand and there are those I won't bother trying to explain it to.

One thing they've all had in common is a lot of bang for the buck. I think maybe that's the thing that sets the Z apart.

LennyK · 12-22-2018, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Desert Rat

It's a Z, and the Z has always been the Z and nothing else is quite like it.

If You Have To Explain It - They Wouldn't Understand It!

Baronsmokes · 12-19-2018, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JLarson

I deal with a few different kinds of people.

1) Those who know nothing about cars. To them, it looks good and it looks fast. I get a lot of compliments. I got a lot with my 350z too. Both cars look more expensive than they are.
2) Those who know a little bit about cars and horsepower. To them, it's a lot of "dud3 my must@ng is super faster!!!"
3) Those who are car enthusiasts and who recognize it for what it is - a car meant to carve canyons and winding roads.

The Z is in its element on twisty roads.Thats what a sports car is all about.
It is allways a Mustang or Camero that rolls up on me.

12-19-2018, 11:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
CRiZO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 672 Drives: in traffic Rep Power: 20699	People have a weird conditioning to think because something is newer it's better. Or more accurately, that if something isn't the latest model, it's no longer good. When (if) Nissan comes out with a new Z, it's not like the 370Z suddenly becomes a bad car. Car models being an annual thing is just to take advantage of that. Same with phones/gadgets. Tesla wasn't even going to have year models at first because Musk knew it, not sure if they do now. Montez, Spartan 1771 and cv129 like this.

12-19-2018, 12:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
JLarson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Media, PA Posts: 4,079 Drives: 14 Nissan 370z MR M6 Rep Power: 2684371	I deal with a few different kinds of people. 1) Those who know nothing about cars. To them, it looks good and it looks fast. I get a lot of compliments. I got a lot with my 350z too. Both cars look more expensive than they are. 2) Those who know a little bit about cars and horsepower. To them, it's a lot of "dud3 my must@ng is super faster!!!" 3) Those who are car enthusiasts and who recognize it for what it is - a car meant to carve canyons and winding roads. Spartan 1771, Asus_, Leadfooted and 1 others like this. __________________ 2014 370z Touring Sport Magma Red MT // BP Single Turbo 6467 // 63mm TB's // Z1 Ported Upper Mani // RJM Pedal // Zspeed Stage 3 Clutch // 526 WHP, 451 WTQ 2006 350z (Sold) // 1990 300zx (Sold) // 1985 300zx 2+2 (Sold)

12-19-2018, 03:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
Desert Rat Base Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 189 Drives: 2014 370Z M6 Base Rep Power: 3366	It's a Z, and the Z has always been the Z since 1970 and nothing else is quite like it. There are those that understand and there are those I won't bother trying to explain it to. Spartan 1771, LennyK, Asus_ and 1 others like this.

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