370Z review by a BMW snob

m4a1mustang · 03-23-2010, 10:27 PM

Haha that guy was a good sport for doing that video.

theDreamer · 03-23-2010, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Haha that guy was a good sport for doing that video.

He was, but really...really?
Anyways, done with this thread, drive what you love and love what drive.

victort · 03-23-2010, 10:47 PM

only 3 series i'd pick over the 370z is the M3! 328 and 335 are SOOOOOO boring... M3 got me going crazy! so in summary... m3 > 370z > G37 > 335 coupe or sedan > 328.

nuTinmuch · 03-23-2010, 10:56 PM

Just link the Top Gear episode. :V

I cross shopped the 3 series. It isn't a sports car. It's a luxury coupe with sporting appeal.

Also they lost all respect from me when they said the Miata had no soul. Are they kidding? Spec Miata? Probably one of the most loyal fanbases on the planet? I'd never really have one as convertibles aren't my thing, but damn.

That's like saying Corvettes have no heritage.

edit: also, I looked at the M3 -- it isn't the old M3. It's a great car, but it isn't the same feel as the previous gen.

alefcole · 03-23-2010, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by victort

only 3 series i'd pick over the 370z is the M3! 328 and 335 are SOOOOOO boring... M3 got me going crazy! so in summary... m3 > 370z > G37 > 335 coupe or sedan > 328.

SiXK · 03-24-2010, 12:36 PM

When he started his review like this:

"I was met someone this morning"

I knew immediately I didn't care what this guy said.

When he went on to use the words "awkward", "low grade" and "boyish" in his first paragraph I realized I was right not to care. The guy is biased.

He never cared to review the car objectively or give it a chance.

He really just wrote the whole thing so he and his forum buddies would feel elite with their cars; above the common and unworthy 370Z.

So I just saved myself the trouble and quit reading. If I want to read something dumb I'll get a transcript of obama speeches.

Montez · 03-24-2010, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by LSUTurboTiger

When he started his review like this:

"I was met someone this morning"

I knew immediately I didn't care what this guy said.

When he went on to use the words "awkward", "low grade" and "boyish" in his first paragraph I realized I was right not to care. The guy is biased.

He never cared to review the car objectively or give it a chance.

He really just wrote the whole thing so he and his forum buddies would feel elite with their cars; above the common and unworthy 370Z.

So I just saved myself the trouble and quit reading. If I want to read something dumb I'll get a transcript of obama speeches.

I could not have said it better, the O.P is an idiot. He really got a laugh out of me when he said his 328 with etc etc is more fun to drive and as fast as the 370....lol. Moron if I had not seen 1! I think alot of them have so much anger as they spend so much time away from working/ doing the things they want to do just do be in BMW maintenance center 24/7.

370Zsteve · 03-24-2010, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by victort

only 3 series i'd pick over the 370z is the M3! 328 and 335 are SOOOOOO boring... M3 got me going crazy! so in summary... m3 > 370z > G37 > 335 coupe or sedan > 328.

A 335 is not boring by any means.

FuszNissan · 03-23-2010, 11:02 PM

Joey is the man!

rsximus · 03-24-2010, 01:17 AM

Ahhh I guess I'll chime in since I own both a 335i and 370Z.

Those euro snobs over there claim Japanese cars lack soul, well the 335i is my first German car and I'd say that it lacks soul.

The 335i pulls pulls very strong and attains speed so fast with such stability that it just wasn't exciting getting there anymore. Kinda hard to explain. Basically I'm cruising 60mph, I pick a spot in traffic, floor it and I shoot out. Next thing I know I'm going 120. I'm like...the hell?, the engine didn't even sound like it tried. No fuss, no drama, no gratification. It's so stable that 120 feels like 80 or 90 in a regular car.

The car has amazing steering feel, and handling that's for sure. Maybe what I'm trying to say is the car is soo good in what it does that it becomes unexciting.

I needed a second car that would get my heart pumping again. Plus I was suffering from manual transmission withdrawal. After test driving the new S65 powered V8 M3 which btw was overpriced and feels slower in most daily driving conditions than my 335i, plus it was too similar to the driving dynamics of any other 3 series, just better exhaust note and worst gas mileage and ride quality. It left me unimpressed for the price of admission.

I would never buy an AUDI because they are unreliable heaps of crap..

Plus who wants to pay $40K+ for a Volkswagen? Though I must admit the S5 is quite the looker.

I always thought the 370Z was absolutely stunning in design, so I decided to test drive one. I was hooked after the test. Man did this car get my heart racing, driving position, clutch, gearbox, handling, steering. Everything just seems so RAW yet wrapped in such an elegant and beautiful high quality package. I still don't understand how Nissan is able to sell this car so cheap, this car feels like it's worth 50k compared some of the crap I've test driven.

I get a huge smile everytime I get into the Z and hear that exhaust note come to life, It is suppose to be my weekend car but I find myself taking it to work every day now since I bought it.

Just can't stop driving it.

370Zsteve · 03-24-2010, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by rsximus

The 335i pulls pulls very strong and attains speed so fast with such stability that it just wasn't exciting getting there anymore. Kinda hard to explain. Basically I'm cruising 60mph, I pick a spot in traffic, floor it and I shoot out. Next thing I know I'm going 120. I'm like...the hell?, the engine didn't even sound like it tried. No fuss, no drama, no gratification. It's so stable that 120 feels like 80 or 90 in a regular car.

The car has amazing steering feel, and handling that's for sure. Maybe what I'm trying to say is the car is soo good in what it does that it becomes unexciting.

I always thought the 370Z was absolutely stunning in design, so I decided to test drive one. I was hooked after the test. Man did this car get my heart racing, driving position, clutch, gearbox, handling, steering. Everything just seems so RAW yet wrapped in such an elegant and beautiful high quality package. I still don't understand how Nissan is able to sell this car so cheap, this car feels like it's worth 50k compared some of the crap I've test driven.

I get a huge smile everytime I get into the Z and hear that exhaust note come to life, It is suppose to be my weekend car but I find myself taking it to work every day now since I bought it.

Just can't stop driving it.

Great post! Says it all. The 370Z's got soul.

shabarivas · 03-24-2010, 01:01 AM

The wooshing feeling lol... you mean the turbos? yea the car is more similar to the 328 as its the only other NA car in his compro...

Endgame · 03-24-2010, 08:22 AM

I have driven the 3 series (E46 and E92)..... Sorry... it is not as fun as the Z.....

The BMWs feel like I am in a full suit, giving a presentation to 150 people or execs. Fun to be sure...

The Z feels like me wearing clothing to play sports in, running, tennis, baseball, etc....

While both are fun, I like the sport clothes feel, fun and relaxation more as opposed to the suit feel.

JACKPAC · 03-24-2010, 08:57 AM

I also crossed shopped the 335i, and although the interior is made with better materials, the layout is the poorest and the most boring of any car I'd looked at. The guy from the link was complaining about the interior materials in the 370z and then bought a car (S4) which is on par with ours in performance, but cost $20,000 more! With 20k to spend on custom interior materials I could make seats with panda bear skins stuffed with bald eagle feathers!

Liquid_G · 03-24-2010, 09:09 AM

typical bimmer douchebags..

03-23-2010, 10:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
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03-23-2010, 10:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
nuTinmuch A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,092 Drives: PG 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 18	Just link the Top Gear episode. :V I cross shopped the 3 series. It isn't a sports car. It's a luxury coupe with sporting appeal. Also they lost all respect from me when they said the Miata had no soul. Are they kidding? Spec Miata? Probably one of the most loyal fanbases on the planet? I'd never really have one as convertibles aren't my thing, but damn. That's like saying Corvettes have no heritage. edit: also, I looked at the M3 -- it isn't the old M3. It's a great car, but it isn't the same feel as the previous gen. __________________ nuTinmuch! -- Platinum Graphite 370Z -- Check out my Gallery thread here! Last edited by nuTinmuch; 03-23-2010 at 11:02 PM.

03-24-2010, 12:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
SiXK Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orlando Posts: 352 Drives: 09 370Z / 91 300ZXTT Rep Power: 186	When he started his review like this: "I was met someone this morning" I knew immediately I didn't care what this guy said. When he went on to use the words "awkward", "low grade" and "boyish" in his first paragraph I realized I was right not to care. The guy is biased. He never cared to review the car objectively or give it a chance. He really just wrote the whole thing so he and his forum buddies would feel elite with their cars; above the common and unworthy 370Z. So I just saved myself the trouble and quit reading. If I want to read something dumb I'll get a transcript of obama speeches. __________________ Magnetic Black 2009 370Z / Pearl Yellow 1991 300ZXTT

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03-23-2010, 10:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
victort Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 192 Drives: MB Rep Power: 17	only 3 series i'd pick over the 370z is the M3! 328 and 335 are SOOOOOO boring... M3 got me going crazy! so in summary... m3 > 370z > G37 > 335 coupe or sedan > 328.

03-24-2010, 01:17 AM	#10 (permalink)
rsximus Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oxnard Posts: 37 Drives: 2007 335i, 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16	Ahhh I guess I'll chime in since I own both a 335i and 370Z. Those euro snobs over there claim Japanese cars lack soul, well the 335i is my first German car and I'd say that it lacks soul. The 335i pulls pulls very strong and attains speed so fast with such stability that it just wasn't exciting getting there anymore. Kinda hard to explain. Basically I'm cruising 60mph, I pick a spot in traffic, floor it and I shoot out. Next thing I know I'm going 120. I'm like...the hell?, the engine didn't even sound like it tried. No fuss, no drama, no gratification. It's so stable that 120 feels like 80 or 90 in a regular car. The car has amazing steering feel, and handling that's for sure. Maybe what I'm trying to say is the car is soo good in what it does that it becomes unexciting. I needed a second car that would get my heart pumping again. Plus I was suffering from manual transmission withdrawal. After test driving the new S65 powered V8 M3 which btw was overpriced and feels slower in most daily driving conditions than my 335i, plus it was too similar to the driving dynamics of any other 3 series, just better exhaust note and worst gas mileage and ride quality. It left me unimpressed for the price of admission. I would never buy an AUDI because they are unreliable heaps of crap.. Plus who wants to pay $40K+ for a Volkswagen? Though I must admit the S5 is quite the looker. I always thought the 370Z was absolutely stunning in design, so I decided to test drive one. I was hooked after the test. Man did this car get my heart racing, driving position, clutch, gearbox, handling, steering. Everything just seems so RAW yet wrapped in such an elegant and beautiful high quality package. I still don't understand how Nissan is able to sell this car so cheap, this car feels like it's worth 50k compared some of the crap I've test driven. I get a huge smile everytime I get into the Z and hear that exhaust note come to life, It is suppose to be my weekend car but I find myself taking it to work every day now since I bought it. Just can't stop driving it.

03-24-2010, 01:01 AM	#12 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 915	The wooshing feeling lol... you mean the turbos? yea the car is more similar to the 328 as its the only other NA car in his compro...

03-24-2010, 08:22 AM	#13 (permalink)
Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 224	I have driven the 3 series (E46 and E92)..... Sorry... it is not as fun as the Z..... The BMWs feel like I am in a full suit, giving a presentation to 150 people or execs. Fun to be sure... The Z feels like me wearing clothing to play sports in, running, tennis, baseball, etc.... While both are fun, I like the sport clothes feel, fun and relaxation more as opposed to the suit feel.

03-24-2010, 08:57 AM	#14 (permalink)
JACKPAC Track Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 516 Drives: MB 370z Rep Power: 18	I also crossed shopped the 335i, and although the interior is made with better materials, the layout is the poorest and the most boring of any car I'd looked at. The guy from the link was complaining about the interior materials in the 370z and then bought a car (S4) which is on par with ours in performance, but cost $20,000 more! With 20k to spend on custom interior materials I could make seats with panda bear skins stuffed with bald eagle feathers!

03-24-2010, 09:09 AM	#15 (permalink)
Liquid_G A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 1,439 Drives: 09 370z Supercharged Rep Power: 45	typical bimmer douchebags..