370Z "Off-Limits" at Chicago AutoShow

speed_BMW330i · 02-13-2010, 01:07 AM

Seeing how I never miss a chance to check out some new rides, I went to the Chgo AutoShow this afternoon and I was surprised to see that Nissan did not have a 370Z available for consumer interaction (i.e. open car).

The only 370Z on-site was the 40th Anniversary Edition and it was cordoned off.

What's frustrating is that Infiniti had all of their cars available, even with the radio and other power options turned on. Why would Nissan give consumers access to all of their Infiniti models, but not the 370Z?

I was sooooo looking forward to spending some time behind the wheel.

On the bright side, I did get a chance to monkey around with an M3, a Lexus IS-F (very nice) and a 135i.

Still holding on the to the dream of getting a cpo M3 or IS-F, but I'll probably end getting a more reasonably priced 370z or 135i.

BTW, if u head out to the Chgo Autoshow, you definitely need to stop by the Fisker display. The two spokeswomen in white were total knockouts.

Martin

Xan · 02-13-2010, 01:12 AM

They probably wanted to stick to their marketing of it being a "unique and exclusive" anniversary model.

Did you take some pictures?!?

speed_BMW330i · 02-13-2010, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Xan

They probably wanted to stick to their marketing of it being a "unique and exclusive" anniversary model.

Did you take some pictures?!?

I was tempted, but all I had on me was my Iphone and there's enough quality pics of the 40th Anniversary 370Z on the net.

M

shadow2k · 02-13-2010, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by speed_BMW330i

I was tempted, but all I had on me was my Iphone and there's enough quality pics of the 40th Anniversary 370Z on the net.

M

Maybe he wanted pics of the two models you mentioned. I mean, we all know what the 370z looks like already...

Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Display - nissan 370z 40th anniversary - Jalopnik

370Zsteve · 02-13-2010, 10:59 AM

Time for you to go to a dealer and take a test drive. Sitting in a stationary car at the show, meh.

Xan · 02-13-2010, 11:02 AM

I meant just pics of the whole car show in general.
Reporter shots are ok, but they are all so made.

So I was just looking to get an impression of the show

spearfish25 · 02-13-2010, 11:22 AM

I have pics of that car in my gallery. They let us get inside it on Wed.

PapoZalsa · 02-13-2010, 12:45 PM

soCo · 02-13-2010, 01:03 PM

Infinity wasn't even at the Philly auto show.
We did have a 370z roadster though.

BlackCherryZ · 02-13-2010, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

spearfish25 · 02-13-2010, 05:04 PM

Auston · 02-13-2010, 05:12 PM

Nice pics spearfish25

Reaper42 · 02-13-2010, 05:21 PM

Usually nice cars like this by a non high up manufacturer are blocked off from the public untill later in the show. I am sure if you go again to the autoshow by next wed or thursday, you will beable to sit in the z. I remember last year i went to the auto show like 3 times. First time i could sit in the z and sti, but not evo mr, 2nd time i couldnt sit in the z or evo but still the sti. and then the third time i was able to sit in all of them. The show is about selling cars to customers, so if you walked up to lexus, and proved you were a mulitmillionare, they would allow you to take a first hand look at an lfa, same with lambo n such. So with the z, Im sure if you go and its closed off, but talk to a representative and really show your devotion that you are highly considering this car, he will allow you to sit in it. Another suggestion is to go on a day thats not so busy. You went on a weekend which is HELLA busy, so of course they dont want a shiiiit ton of people trafficing through a limited production vehicle. Go on a weekday during work hours, and you will have much better luck sitting in more cars, plus no long lines!

IHas370Z? · 02-14-2010, 05:58 PM

Damn, kinda wish I held off and got this one... looks hot.

speed_BMW330i · 02-14-2010, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper42

Usually nice cars like this by a non high up manufacturer are blocked off from the public untill later in the show. I am sure if you go again to the autoshow by next wed or thursday, you will beable to sit in the z. I remember last year i went to the auto show like 3 times. First time i could sit in the z and sti, but not evo mr, 2nd time i couldnt sit in the z or evo but still the sti. and then the third time i was able to sit in all of them. The show is about selling cars to customers, so if you walked up to lexus, and proved you were a mulitmillionare, they would allow you to take a first hand look at an lfa, same with lambo n such. So with the z, Im sure if you go and its closed off, but talk to a representative and really show your devotion that you are highly considering this car, he will allow you to sit in it. Another suggestion is to go on a day thats not so busy. You went on a weekend which is HELLA busy, so of course they dont want a shiiiit ton of people trafficing through a limited production vehicle. Go on a weekday during work hours, and you will have much better luck sitting in more cars, plus no long lines!

I went on Friday afternoon/evening and it was not very crowded. There was waiting for a few cars, but not many. In prior years, it was a madhouse. I guess this year's economy has really dampened consumer's enthusiasm.

Also, there really wasn't too many standout cars that consumer's were excited about. Although my read was that the domestic manufacturers held a better crowd than in prior years, especially Ford and Chevy.

02-13-2010, 01:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
speed_BMW330i Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: chicago Posts: 107 Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Auto Rep Power: 16	370Z "Off-Limits" at Chicago AutoShow Seeing how I never miss a chance to check out some new rides, I went to the Chgo AutoShow this afternoon and I was surprised to see that Nissan did not have a 370Z available for consumer interaction (i.e. open car). The only 370Z on-site was the 40th Anniversary Edition and it was cordoned off. What's frustrating is that Infiniti had all of their cars available, even with the radio and other power options turned on. Why would Nissan give consumers access to all of their Infiniti models, but not the 370Z? I was sooooo looking forward to spending some time behind the wheel. On the bright side, I did get a chance to monkey around with an M3, a Lexus IS-F (very nice) and a 135i. Still holding on the to the dream of getting a cpo M3 or IS-F, but I'll probably end getting a more reasonably priced 370z or 135i. BTW, if u head out to the Chgo Autoshow, you definitely need to stop by the Fisker display. The two spokeswomen in white were total knockouts. Martin

02-13-2010, 01:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	They probably wanted to stick to their marketing of it being a "unique and exclusive" anniversary model. Did you take some pictures?!? __________________

02-13-2010, 10:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 42	Time for you to go to a dealer and take a test drive. Sitting in a stationary car at the show, meh. __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

02-13-2010, 11:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	I meant just pics of the whole car show in general. Reporter shots are ok, but they are all so made. So I was just looking to get an impression of the show __________________

02-13-2010, 11:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	I have pics of that car in my gallery. They let us get inside it on Wed. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

02-13-2010, 12:45 PM	#8 (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: 4499	__________________ 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

02-13-2010, 01:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
soCo Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Philadelphia Age: 36 Posts: 146 Drives: 370z soon hopefully Rep Power: 15	Infinity wasn't even at the Philly auto show. We did have a 370z roadster though.

02-13-2010, 05:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	__________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

02-13-2010, 05:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
Auston Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 764 Drives: 2009 Z34 T+S RAE Rep Power: 16	Nice pics spearfish25

02-13-2010, 05:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
Reaper42 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,030 Drives: GetLucky370 Rep Power: 17	Usually nice cars like this by a non high up manufacturer are blocked off from the public untill later in the show. I am sure if you go again to the autoshow by next wed or thursday, you will beable to sit in the z. I remember last year i went to the auto show like 3 times. First time i could sit in the z and sti, but not evo mr, 2nd time i couldnt sit in the z or evo but still the sti. and then the third time i was able to sit in all of them. The show is about selling cars to customers, so if you walked up to lexus, and proved you were a mulitmillionare, they would allow you to take a first hand look at an lfa, same with lambo n such. So with the z, Im sure if you go and its closed off, but talk to a representative and really show your devotion that you are highly considering this car, he will allow you to sit in it. Another suggestion is to go on a day thats not so busy. You went on a weekend which is HELLA busy, so of course they dont want a shiiiit ton of people trafficing through a limited production vehicle. Go on a weekday during work hours, and you will have much better luck sitting in more cars, plus no long lines! __________________ Sponsor roll call: Get Lucky Brand \| TOYO TIRES \| Element Graphics \| Unique Fabrication Follow on fb- Jon Sackett and Instagram @GetLucky370 GetLucky370

02-14-2010, 05:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
IHas370Z? Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY Posts: 79 Drives: '09 PG 370z Rep Power: 16	Damn, kinda wish I held off and got this one... looks hot.

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