So how is everyone pleased with their Z performance wise?

Endgame

Nevermind man...

Porsche has a FLAT 6. Very different and more suitable to making power when compared to V or I 6's. What nissan has done IS amazing.

Read up more on BMW, you will see why they changed direction. They needed to step up to the 8 to be more competitive. The I6 in the E46 was the best they could do (CSL notwithstanding).

It is not behind the times in terms of power. The Z is NOT a mucscle car. It is a sports car. As such it is right there with the TT RS, Cayman/Cayman S/1 M coupe/Genesis, etc.

And how do you know the VQ37VHR is not reliable? I could say the same about the Z06's engine. I have 'read' a few thread about their engines going kaboom. I guess the few stories I have read makes it true. Same with the RX8. People that did not know how to care for a Rotary and needed engine replacements made the engne unreliable. I never had any problems from mine.

Enjoy whatever ride makes you smile and do not knock others. Do not be a hater, but then again.... Haters will hate.

ihatepotholes

endgame, have you driven the 350z? how would you compare the 370 to a 350?

Endgame

I have. I wanted a 350 sooo bad when they came out. I drove the ones with the rev up motor. The 350 was speedy, but the quality was subpar IMO. I happened to test drive an RX8 just because I was at a Mazda dealer getting my wife a CX7 and fell in love with the handling and feel of the RX8.

The 350's lack of handling prowess and subpar interior killed the 350 in my mind and I got the 8. The 370z is a completely different story. It is certainly faster than the 350, handles MUCH better, looks sexier, and has a much better build quality. My wife hated the 350 but loves the 370. I do think the 350's were stronger on the low end, but the 370 quickly catches us in the mid range, and then pull away quickly on the top end. It may just be my imagination, but the 370 revs much easier than the 350. The 350 does have a better sounding exhaust however...

If I had a 350, I would trade it in a heartbeat for a 370 (unless I had the Nismo 350; I love that car).