370Z Cons?

wilsonp · 07-11-2010, 12:11 AM

So as I posted, I am considering (seriously) a 370Z touring auto w/sport and nav to replace my 1991 NSX auto.

From my test drive, I noticed the funny sound of the turn signal and the bottom hinged accelerator pedal. It had very linear acceleration, but so does the NSX. Nothing else seemed bad to me coming from the NSX, but my test drive in the roadster may have hidden some road noise (with aftermarket exhaust, the NSX is pretty loud at highway speeds as well).

What do longer term owners think are cons or felt the need to change?

Lemers · 07-11-2010, 12:12 AM

Flimsy doors made of aluminum

shadoquad · 07-11-2010, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by wilsonp

So as I posted, I am considering (seriously) a 370Z touring auto w/sport and nav to replace my 1991 NSX auto.

From my test drive, I noticed the funny sound of the turn signal and the bottom hinged accelerator pedal. Itnalsonhad very linear acceleration, but so does the NSX. Nothing else seemed bad to me coming from the NSX, but my test drive in the roadster may have hidden some road noise (with aftermarket exhaust, the NSX is pretty loud at highway speeds as well).

What do longer term owners think are cons or felt the need to change?

I've had no issues, really, but I've only owned it since late April. Some folks mention issues with oil temps, road noise, and clutch in the manual. Take a quick search around. Most people are generally happy with their Z's.

WarmAndSCSI · 07-11-2010, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Lemers

Flimsy doors made of aluminum

LOL, but on a serious note, these aluminum doors should fare a lot better than my Evo's aluminum doors - they actually start to warp because of the door handle placement. These shouldn't ever have that problem.

fullmonty · 07-11-2010, 12:33 AM

Buy a Miata, the doors of the Z just can't compare

frost · 07-11-2010, 12:42 AM

General Washington is angry that you would suggest his car has "cons."

Lemers · 07-11-2010, 12:44 AM

George is all over this forum tonight

WarmAndSCSI · 07-11-2010, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by fullmonty

Buy a Miata, the doors of the Z just can't compare

No need for that nonsense:

frost · 07-11-2010, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Lemers

George is all over this forum tonight

He's emboldened by the success of the 4th of july.

wilsonp · 07-11-2010, 12:56 AM

Since my daily driver is all foil, I think I can get used to the doors

fullmonty · 07-11-2010, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by wilsonp

Since my daily driver is all foil, I think I can get used to the doors

Good man! Buy the Z, I'm telling you its great. And become a premuim member here for the l0lz

Trips · 07-11-2010, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by fullmonty

Good man! Buy the Z, I'm telling you its great. And become a premuim member here for the l0lz

Lemers · 07-11-2010, 02:32 AM

Yeh don't be a douche with 1300 post and no premium membership

DrewDong · 07-11-2010, 03:03 AM

the break in period! also the gas is not the greatest, but i guess what do u expect from a 350 hp car

tranceformer · 07-11-2010, 04:29 AM

depending on how tall you are, the sideview mirrors are too fuking big.

07-11-2010, 12:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 16	370Z Cons? So as I posted, I am considering (seriously) a 370Z touring auto w/sport and nav to replace my 1991 NSX auto. From my test drive, I noticed the funny sound of the turn signal and the bottom hinged accelerator pedal. It had very linear acceleration, but so does the NSX. Nothing else seemed bad to me coming from the NSX, but my test drive in the roadster may have hidden some road noise (with aftermarket exhaust, the NSX is pretty loud at highway speeds as well). What do longer term owners think are cons or felt the need to change? Last edited by wilsonp; 07-11-2010 at 12:55 AM.

07-11-2010, 12:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	Flimsy doors made of aluminum __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

07-11-2010, 12:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 33	Buy a Miata, the doors of the Z just can't compare __________________

07-11-2010, 12:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	George is all over this forum tonight __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

07-11-2010, 02:32 AM	#13 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	Yeh don't be a douche with 1300 post and no premium membership __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

07-11-2010, 12:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	General Washington is angry that you would suggest his car has "cons."

07-11-2010, 12:56 AM	#10 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 16	Since my daily driver is all foil, I think I can get used to the doors

07-11-2010, 03:03 AM	#14 (permalink)
DrewDong Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ks Posts: 22 Drives: 370z nismo 09 Rep Power: 14	the break in period! also the gas is not the greatest, but i guess what do u expect from a 350 hp car

07-11-2010, 04:29 AM	#15 (permalink)
tranceformer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,213 Drives: 2009 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 267	depending on how tall you are, the sideview mirrors are too fuking big. __________________ Ray 2009 370Z Base Sport 6MT / 12.860 @ 109.09mph / 1.921 60ft / street tires official 1/4 mile track times

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