What Would You Want (2011 370Z)

Matt · 03-19-2010, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

When we say "best bang for the buck" I think we need to keep in mind that this is all determined by how much money you have to begin with. A person who only makes 20K a year isnt going to call the Z the best bang for the buck. A person who makes 200K a year isnt going to call the Z the best bang for the buck. Its all perspective to your income. Those of us in here are fairly close in income thus it works for us. But best bang for the buck would be something like which car gives the most HP/ TQ/ performance/ handling/ style/ quality/ even functionality etc per dollar. And Im not sure what car that is.

Exactly.

Bang for the buck means completely different things to different people. My coworker thinks his 100 more hp and torque means the Camaro is better bang for the buck. /shrug

chewonyou · 08-09-2010, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Lug

+1 The 370Z eclipses the similarly priced competition in every catagory except straight line power. This is where I would add some. It doesn't have to match power for power, just match acceleration times. Due to it's lighter weight, I'd say if they could squeeze 360 to 370 hp, it will match the 2011Mustang and stomp on the Camaro and Challenger in 0-60. The extra power would also probably best the Cayman S on the track. A win-win. The stock block seems to be able to take this much power with ease so the uptick shouldn't cause a huge price jump. It's easy to want twin turbos and larger blocks, but then you loose the 370Z actual biggest current benefit, it's increadable bang-for-the-buck.

Negative.

I've test driven both the 370Z and 2011 Mustang GT Coupe Premium (HID, gears, security, Brembo). The only area where the Z may have an edge is a tight track similar to an autocross. The areas where the Mustang wins out is value/pricing, braking, acceleration, mod potential/bang for the buck gains, practicality (more storage space).

Mergnthwirker · 08-09-2010, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by chewonyou

Negative.

I've test driven both the 370Z and 2011 Mustang GT Coupe Premium (HID, gears, security, Brembo). The only area where the Z may have an edge is a tight track similar to an autocross. The areas where the Mustang wins out is value/pricing, braking, acceleration, mod potential/bang for the buck gains, practicality (more storage space).

Well, around here that solid rear axle just THROWS you off the road when you hit a frost-heave on a corner. The Z gives you a jolt, but stays planted. Drove 'em both back-to-back (actually last year's Mustang) and chose the Z. No contest for the brisk daily driving we do every day.

Lug · 08-09-2010, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by chewonyou

Negative.

I've test driven both the 370Z and 2011 Mustang GT Coupe Premium (HID, gears, security, Brembo). The only area where the Z may have an edge is a tight track similar to an autocross. The areas where the Mustang wins out is value/pricing, braking, acceleration, mod potential/bang for the buck gains, practicality (more storage space).

The 370Z wins on handling (better slalom and shidpad numbers), braking is so close given the differnt tests I'd have to call it even (some have the stang with better numbers, some have the Z), and better road feel. The 'stang is certainly more upgradable, but that's not comparing the two cars directly. If you give the 370Z the same power to match the 'stang's speed (about 370 to 380 hp), it's the better sports car. Don't get me wrong, I love stangs having owned 2, but if you drop the power advantage, it comes up shy of the 370Z. This is why Nissan should focus all their efforts on power in the next upgrade, they've got great numbers everywhere else.

chewonyou · 08-09-2010, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by chuckd05

I would like to see nothing changed... Maybe make less of them actually?

And the 370 needs more HP to compete with the competition ?

What car for 30k gets you 333 hp and low 13 second 1/4 and more than comparable handling ??? Pontiac Solstice ? Saturn Sky ? Hyundai Genesis ? BMW 335 ? Lexus is350 ? (power is there but not for 30K closer to 50 ) Corvette ? Yes, but its a Chevy and still way more money ... Mustang GT? inferior.

You want it to compete with the cars priced 45k+ but for 30k...

We are lucky it makes the power it does ... The car is rock solid and I love everything about it..

Actually My one change would be put the VLSD in the Base, its an embarrassment to the Z to be a peg leg.. Coming from someone with a base model!!!

Actually, I priced out a 2011 Mustang GT 5.0 6MT on USAA with (HID, gears, Security, and Brembo brakes) and it's still cheaper than a 370z 6MT Sports + Touring. It will also hands down be faster than 370z on a long track.

Nissan needs to fix the oil temperature problem first.

370zlove3 · 08-09-2010, 10:09 PM

Lug, and if you drop the weight of the Mustang to the 370Z, the numbers are more apart.

Zsteve · 08-09-2010, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zlove3

Lug, and if you drop the weight of the Mustang to the 370Z, the numbers are more apart.

And if you added two more cyls to the 370Z it would be faster. If If if......there are always faster cars out there every couple years. Its a cycle to keep the speed freaks buying.

370zlove3 · 08-10-2010, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

And if you added two more cyls to the 370Z it would be faster. If If if......there are always faster cars out there every couple years. Its a cycle to keep the speed freaks buying.

I'm mocking him just in case you didn't know. I, for one, always find it funny when people make the argument "well, if only my car has AWD like yours, it will be faster!!"

Don't make excuses for the car. Blame it on the company who makes them so they can make cars faster than their rivals.

Lug · 08-13-2010, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zlove3

Lug, and if you drop the weight of the Mustang to the 370Z, the numbers are more apart.

That would require a powerful sawz-all and welding machine to get those 2 pesky rear seats out!

chuckd05 · 03-18-2010, 09:22 PM

lol steve we are telling the same story at the same time + rep for you lol

Id also like to see them stop making white, because I have now seen 3 in my area since the cars release, thats too many!!!

sobewebmaster · 03-18-2010, 09:35 PM

Harman Kardon stock audio

LateralG'z · 03-18-2010, 09:35 PM

1. Rear view back up camera
2. More torque & less weight & much lighter Flywheel
3. stronger clutch than stock currently
4. to make less of these a year
5. factory option racing oil cooler & diff cooler that is not extremely pricey
and I have so much but the price would be to much and into a diff category

Red370 · 03-18-2010, 09:56 PM

I loved the Le Mans orange on the Z33, i'd like to see that color come back but in a darker shade, kinda like the sunset pearl on the Eclipse (my other car)

Tell me this aint clean!

KEVTEX · 03-18-2010, 10:00 PM

1. I want the 7AT to upshift quickly when I get off the gas instead of lingering in too low a gear.
2. Blue dash and gauge lights
3. A 4.5L V6 engine with forged internals

theDreamer · 03-18-2010, 10:09 PM

If you have not seen the movie you will not get it.

03-18-2010, 09:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 21	lol steve we are telling the same story at the same time + rep for you lol Id also like to see them stop making white, because I have now seen 3 in my area since the cars release, thats too many!!! __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-) Last edited by chuckd05; 03-18-2010 at 09:26 PM.

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LateralG'z Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 876 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 18	1. Rear view back up camera 2. More torque & less weight & much lighter Flywheel 3. stronger clutch than stock currently 4. to make less of these a year 5. factory option racing oil cooler & diff cooler that is not extremely pricey and I have so much but the price would be to much and into a diff category __________________ 2010 Mag Black, 6MT,

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Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 298	I loved the Le Mans orange on the Z33, i'd like to see that color come back but in a darker shade, kinda like the sunset pearl on the Eclipse (my other car) Tell me this aint clean! __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

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