Buy a 370z now or wait for 370z conv

brisk · 01-22-2009, 11:27 AM

What would you guys do?
I really like the new Z and the sketches on the 370z conv looks real nice too.

How much of a price difference are we talking about here?

semtex · 01-22-2009, 12:54 PM

What's the price diff. between coupe and convertible w/ the 350? I'd use that to estimate the differential with the 370.

Robert_Nash · 01-22-2009, 01:32 PM

You can likely expect a $3-$5K price differential.

If you really want a roadster and have the funds then I'd wait or I'd seriously consider a G37 Convertible which will be available shortly.

shumby · 01-22-2009, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert_Nash

You can likely expect a $3-$5K price differential.

If you really want a roadster and have the funds then I'd wait or I'd seriously consider a G37 Convertible which will be available shortly.

G37 convert FTL it looks like a$$

SMcK23 · 01-22-2009, 03:55 PM

I have never been a fan of soft top convertibles, but this one I am going for. I'm going to at least wait and see how it looks before deciding between the coupe and drop top. Having had a coupe Z already, I'll tell you I wish it would be feasible to have a sunroof or something but the next best thing is the drop top. So patience will be the key...you can make the best decision with both of them available.

hardtopnow · 01-22-2009, 04:22 PM

I am trading in my convertible for the hardtop, hence my call name. Anyway, I like having the roadster, but always liked the look of the hardtop better. I hope I don't miss it, but I doubt it. The softtops just don't look right to me. If the 370 eventually comes out with a hardtop convertible, that may be sweet.

Of course it depends on the individual. I originally bought the roadster to get the open air feeling without having my wife divorce me if I went out and got back into crotch rockets. Anyway, I like it, but time for a change. Just my two cents. Get whatever you like!!!

brisk · 01-22-2009, 01:34 PM

^ looks like you had a roadster but got the 370z...
do you miss the roadster?

the g37conv not a big fan.i was never a big fan of a conv with backseats.(lexus sc, bmw3, etc.)

3-5k is not that bad for a drop top!!!

Robert_Nash · 01-22-2009, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brisk

^ looks like you had a roadster but got the 370z...
do you miss the roadster?

the g37conv not a big fan.i was never a big fan of a conv with backseats.(lexus sc, bmw3, etc.)

3-5k is not that bad for a drop top!!!

I loved my roadster and would have gotten a 370Z roadster had it been available this year...however, the 370 is enough "better" than the 350 that I don't mind living with a coupe for a while.

brisk · 01-22-2009, 02:53 PM

ah...i see...hmmmm
gotta think about this for a bit.

brisk · 01-22-2009, 07:12 PM

thats true.
i guess i can wait till april till the auto show and see how it looks.
i was never fan of the soft top and never fan of verts with backseats.

shumby i agree...g37 coupe is bad.................

Robert_Nash · 01-22-2009, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brisk

thats true.
i guess i can wait till april till the auto show and see how it looks.
i was never fan of the soft top and never fan of verts with backseats.

shumby i agree...g37 coupe is bad.................

You have to be careful with the G37 coupe...any model with the sunroof (and the sunroof is on all but the base model) you loose almost 2" of headroom and that's which means 2" less headroom than either the 350 or 370 coupe.

So...unless you like to almost lay down when you drive, anyone with much of their height in their torso may well have their head constantly hitting the very hard and unforgiving "lip" around the sunroof opening.

Sit in a G37 coupe before you buy one!

Toast · 02-10-2009, 08:15 AM

I'll be waiting until next year for the convertible. An additional reason for doing this is I think the selection of colours Nissan have given us is poor, and I'm hoping for something a little more inspired by the time the soft-top is out.

brisk · 02-06-2009, 11:19 PM

yea not really a fan of soft tops when its up.
so if i do get the conv. i would have to always drive with the top down.
ah....i don't know. i got a good deal right now and they are saying in spring, prices are going to be going up....

do you think prices will go up in spring/summer?

par4bmw · 02-06-2009, 11:31 PM

I do not think prices will go up anytime soon. Would be shocked if they went up in the summer as well. Cars are not selling. Would be suicide to raise prices. I think they are just using normal scare tactics to attempt for an immediate sale.

But, could be wrong obviously.

G&M Performance · 02-07-2009, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by par4bmw

I do not think prices will go up anytime soon. Would be shocked if they went up in the summer as well. Cars are not selling. Would be suicide to raise prices. I think they are just using normal scare tactics to attempt for an immediate sale.

But, could be wrong obviously.

I don't think you are wrong. This "spendulus" package isn't going to do much for the economy to warrant a dramatic raise in car sales. The dealers here tried to pull the same crap on me until I said, "Either you take my sale now, or I walk away and go to someone that wants my money."

Funny enough, they were

shortly after. hahahahahaha

01-22-2009, 11:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
brisk Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 132 Drives: 370z? Rep Power: 16	Buy a 370z now or wait for 370z conv What would you guys do? I really like the new Z and the sketches on the 370z conv looks real nice too. How much of a price difference are we talking about here?

01-22-2009, 12:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 53 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	What's the price diff. between coupe and convertible w/ the 350? I'd use that to estimate the differential with the 370. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

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Robert_Nash Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Middle TN/Savannah GA Posts: 762 Drives: '14 Q60IPL/'14Armada Rep Power: 17	You can likely expect a $3-$5K price differential. If you really want a roadster and have the funds then I'd wait or I'd seriously consider a G37 Convertible which will be available shortly. __________________ Robert -My Basset Hound Is Smarter Than Your Honor Student and Barack Obama -

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hardtopnow Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 20 Drives: 04 350z Roadster M6 Rep Power: 16	I am trading in my convertible for the hardtop, hence my call name. Anyway, I like having the roadster, but always liked the look of the hardtop better. I hope I don't miss it, but I doubt it. The softtops just don't look right to me. If the 370 eventually comes out with a hardtop convertible, that may be sweet. Of course it depends on the individual. I originally bought the roadster to get the open air feeling without having my wife divorce me if I went out and got back into crotch rockets. Anyway, I like it, but time for a change. Just my two cents. Get whatever you like!!!

01-22-2009, 01:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
brisk Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 132 Drives: 370z? Rep Power: 16	^ looks like you had a roadster but got the 370z... do you miss the roadster? the g37conv not a big fan.i was never a big fan of a conv with backseats.(lexus sc, bmw3, etc.) 3-5k is not that bad for a drop top!!!

01-22-2009, 02:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
brisk Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 132 Drives: 370z? Rep Power: 16	ah...i see...hmmmm gotta think about this for a bit.

01-22-2009, 07:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
brisk Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 132 Drives: 370z? Rep Power: 16	thats true. i guess i can wait till april till the auto show and see how it looks. i was never fan of the soft top and never fan of verts with backseats. shumby i agree...g37 coupe is bad.................

02-10-2009, 08:15 AM	#12 (permalink)
Toast Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 7 Drives: 06 Nissan 350z NB M6 Rep Power: 16	I'll be waiting until next year for the convertible. An additional reason for doing this is I think the selection of colours Nissan have given us is poor, and I'm hoping for something a little more inspired by the time the soft-top is out.

02-06-2009, 11:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
brisk Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 132 Drives: 370z? Rep Power: 16	yea not really a fan of soft tops when its up. so if i do get the conv. i would have to always drive with the top down. ah....i don't know. i got a good deal right now and they are saying in spring, prices are going to be going up.... do you think prices will go up in spring/summer?

02-06-2009, 11:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
par4bmw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 267 Drives: 09 370 M6 Touring/Sp Rep Power: 445	I do not think prices will go up anytime soon. Would be shocked if they went up in the summer as well. Cars are not selling. Would be suicide to raise prices. I think they are just using normal scare tactics to attempt for an immediate sale. But, could be wrong obviously.