Nissan 370Z Forum - Anyone go from a Corvette to a 370??

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- - Anyone go from a Corvette to a 370?? (http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-general-discussions/19066-anyone-go-corvette-370-a.html)

280z/300zx

05-13-2010 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve (Post 535945)

so for those who have had vettes, were they as high maint as people say?

Girlfriend had an 06 for almost 4 years and aside from oil changes never had any issues with maintance or repairs. Great car and not as poorly built as people think.

Zsteve

05-13-2010 12:13 PM

good to hear. Ive always wanted to test drive one just to see how they are, might have to just for the fun of it. With the front end being so long how is visibility in the front?

noonespecial

05-13-2010 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike (Post 535469)

I love both. I went from 350Z to C6 to 370Z. All the feelings I have for loving the 370 now, I had at the time I bought the vette new in 05. I had a custom widebody supercharged 05 C6. I track my cars, but the corvette just never really did it for me on the track. I loved the car, and had it for almost a whole year after I got the Z, but I finally decided to sell it because there was no reason to have two non-daily drivers and 4 cars between just my wife and me. Both are awesome cars, but I feel the Z is a little more challenging on the track than the C6 and I just like it better right now.

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/1439/11vw2.jpg

If you are on corvetteforum, you may be familiar with me as the powdercoater known as 'corvette pilot'

If you have had your Z06 for a while, I don't think you will be disappointed with a switch. Change is good.

Hi Mike,
I'm a member of CF & am familiar with your work....your reputation there speaks for itself.

I believe you & I were the only ones there with the OZ Superlegerra's....http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/DSC02312.jpg

280z/300zx

05-13-2010 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve (Post 535982)

good to hear. Ive always wanted to test drive one just to see how they are, might have to just for the fun of it. With the front end being so long how is visibility in the front?

Visibility was fine for me and I'm only 5'8. Also the front isn't too low. Actually compared to my sports pkg Z it actually sat up a little higher. Meaning the front lip was higher off the ground compared to the sports pkg tire diffusers in the front.

Overall a great car, just not as nimble as the Z. Driving on auto-x it felt forced where as the Z was like butter. However on anything but small tight turns the car was amazing. Needed a bit more traction but that had a lot to do with the stock run flats

mrarroyo

05-13-2010 06:53 PM

I went from an 04 Vette to an 09 Z. I miss my Vette a lot.

DirtyDave

05-13-2010 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zsteve (Post 535945)

so for those who have had vettes, were they as high maint as people say?

Not mine. Just routine fluid changes.

rj45	05-13-2010 08:07 PM

I had an '06 C6 Z06. Impressive performance, but just too fast for normal roads...can't really enjoy it. Run it up through second gear and you're going nearly 90 mph. Keeping my foot out of it took the restraint of a saint.

Plus, Corvettes in general don't have a lot of road feel, especially at low speeds. Puttering around in them is a bit boring. But, if you have the right area to run them, they do perform.

nuTinmuch

05-13-2010 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 280z/300zx (Post 535976)

Girlfriend had an 06 for almost 4 years and aside from oil changes never had any issues with maintance or repairs. Great car and not as poorly built as people think.

Yeah. Vettes are built fairly well. Dad has one and loves it.

They also can be run into the ground if well-maintained.

Mike	05-13-2010 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by noonespecial (Post 536024)

Redzone!!!! Welcome! The 370 is definitely more fun in the twisties!

Gunzero

05-13-2010 09:10 PM

^hehe very cute :)
I think Corvettes are awesome!

huff442

05-14-2010 05:50 AM

I've never had people stop and stare at me in a Vette (daily in my 370Z).

I've never had someone whip out the camcorder/cellphone and VIDEO me driving down the road or parking lot (happened twice in my 370Z).

I've never had the ladies argue over who gets to go for a ride next (stopped counting).

Even my father, who has owned to many Vettes over the years loves driving my car. He has commented numerous times about the excellent build quality, the power, seating position, gauge layout, etc. I think he'll buy one next.

noonespecial

05-14-2010 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike (Post 536578)

Redzone!!!! Welcome! The 370 is definitely more fun in the twisties!

Thanks for the welcome Mike.

The dealership has a 370Z demo....not sure which style it is. Will there be a major difference between the base sport,touring? I know the Nismo is a tiny bit faster and somewhat stiffer.

I'm taking it to some of my favorite roads tomorrow on an extended test drive.I'm looking for the 370 to be a scalpel as opposed to the Z06's cleaver.

If all goes well,I'll pick up the new Nismo late tomorrow. It's at a sister dealership 125 miles away & they will bring it when I return with a big grin plastered on my face.

m4a1mustang

05-14-2010 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by noonespecial (Post 536980)

Stiffer, yes, but the NISMO is not really faster than the other models. Nothing measurable, anyways.

If you want some luxury, I'd stick get a Touring + Sport for the leather heated seats, bluetooth, etc.

Otherwise the NISMO is pretty sweet if you're into that, but it is a little bare bones on the interior.

hazzazi

05-14-2010 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 536998)

:iagree:

Boosted Josh

05-14-2010 09:42 AM

I went from a:
built and blown 96 cobra (500+rwhp)
to a
05 Evo 8 (323 awhp)
to a
02 C5 Z06 (370 rwhp)
to a
06 Evo 9 (393 awhp)
to a
08 E92 M3
to the
09 Z

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