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So how is everyone pleased with their Z performance wise?

Looking for comments that are as unbiased as possible. So its obvious the Z is a win in several IMPORTANT categories.. Looks, quality, up to date, handling.. Just wondering how

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Old 10-22-2010, 01:29 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Looking for comments that are as unbiased as possible.

So its obvious the Z is a win in several IMPORTANT categories.. Looks, quality, up to date, handling..

Just wondering how everyone feels about the performance? Power wise.. Satisfied? Surprised? Let down?

Dont want to make the mistake like I did with my G.. I came from an old V6 Acura so the G felt pretty fast compared to it and I didn't even get on it in the test drive years ago.. Once I got into the car game more with my VQ I realized that the G is pretty much nothing.. I mean its okay (Remember, power wise).. Not something to really even acknowledge... So by meaning I dont want to make the same mistake is this; I test drove a 370z a year ago, again just didn't feel right getting on it with a salesman in the car so I didn't get the full taste. It felt like the power was there for sure, obvious you could tell it would inhale my current car in a race but will I have the same disappointment as I did with the G? Why or why not?

I always left myself saying "Damn, I should have gotten a 350". The luxury aspects don't do me much.. I hardly even consider a G a luxury car.. Hell, my 91 Acura felt, looked, and was more luxurious than my 03 so you can see where I'm coming from..

I see that majority of members here that switched cars chose the 5.0.. Why is this? From what I've picked up I see that ma41mustang got annoyed by the small tick tack things that are annoying so he made the switch.. Is this it?

Sorry if this is an annoying post.. I just want to make sure that I absolutely adore what I buy next and have 0 buyers remorse like I did with the G... I still modded the hell out of it, made it pretty damn fun and make it look very sexy.. But there was always that emptiness inside when it came to performance ( Full bolt ons just wasn't enough, I had to resort to nitrous which I chickened out on installing).

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People will always be wanting more power no matter how much they got. The 370z is more exclusive on the streets and has a rich heritage. If all you are looking for is horse power, maybe the Mustang 5.0 is the way to go.

I know and accept that I don't drive the fastest car on the streets, but everytime I get in my Z, I feel good. Like what many response are going to say, we are happy but more horsepower wouldnt hurt.

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When I had my 350Z I always said the Z needed another 40 HP. Now it has it. I am happy with it in stock form and will keep it that way for about a year then it is SC time for me.

Mustangs 5.0 cars are going to be a nickel a dozen in about a year. I like not seeing a whole bunch of Z cars everywhere you go.
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When I had my 350Z I always said the Z needed another 40 HP. Now it has it. I am happy with it in stock form and will keep it that way for about a year then it is SC time for me.

Mustangs 5.0 cars are going to be a nickel a dozen in about a year. I like not seeing a whole bunch of Z cars everywhere you go.
It all depends on where you live. In NOVA I routinely see 10+ 370s on my way to work in the morning. Maybe the Z is exclusive elsewhere, but not if you live in an area where the Porsche 911 is the most common car.
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It all depends on where you live. In NOVA I routinely see 10+ 370s on my way to work in the morning. Maybe the Z is exclusive elsewhere, but not if you live in an area where the Porsche 911 is the most common car.
I live in the south, and I see quite a few 370's. Even in mustang/camaro-ville down here.

As to low-end grunt, the Z really gets toasted here. It takes 5.8 seconds to do a 5-60mph run. That is compared to 5.1 from a stand-still. Nearly 3/4 of a second difference.

The 5.0 manages the 5-60 in 5.1 (same as the Z from a stand-still) and 0-60 in 4.6. Roughly a 1/2 second difference.
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I live in the south, and I see quite a few 370's. Even in mustang/camaro-ville down here.

As to low-end grunt, the Z really gets toasted here. It takes 5.8 seconds to do a 5-60mph run. That is compared to 5.1 from a stand-still. Nearly 3/4 of a second difference.

The 5.0 manages the 5-60 in 5.1 (same as the Z from a stand-still) and 0-60 in 4.6. Roughly a 1/2 second difference.
That seems odd to me so I'll have to test that when I get a chance. Where did you get the 5-60 numbers for the Z? Personally, I'd clutch it, rev it up, dump it and catch a moving launch that would be just as solid if not better than a standstill launch [only on closed roads of course]. Not sure how the Z will handle this though since I've only done that on lightweight Hondas.
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I live in the south, and I see quite a few 370's. Even in mustang/camaro-ville down here.

As to low-end grunt, the Z really gets toasted here. It takes 5.8 seconds to do a 5-60mph run. That is compared to 5.1 from a stand-still. Nearly 3/4 of a second difference.

The 5.0 manages the 5-60 in 5.1 (same as the Z from a stand-still) and 0-60 in 4.6. Roughly a 1/2 second difference.
It takes 5.8 seconds to do a 5-60mph run. That is compared to 5.1 from a stand-still. This must be a typo. What did you mean to say?
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I've driven G's when I used to own my 350 and it just never felt as fun to drive. And the 350 DE felt torquee compared to the 370, as hard as it is to believe. I don't know how or why, but it definitely felt that way to me. The test drive doesn't do the 370 any justice. I knew it was faster and better in every way than my 350, but I never felt that during my test drive. But numbers don't lie, and after the break in period I didn't wast any time. I think coming from a G you'll find the 370 WAY more fun to drive. You'll definitely need to make a few mods since that is what you're used to. Good luck!
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Trust me.. you get ALOT of compliments. Everywhere you go.. lmao.
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I live in the south, and I see quite a few 370's. Even in mustang/camaro-ville down here.

As to low-end grunt, the Z really gets toasted here. It takes 5.8 seconds to do a 5-60mph run. That is compared to 5.1 from a stand-still. Nearly 3/4 of a second difference.

The 5.0 manages the 5-60 in 5.1 (same as the Z from a stand-still) and 0-60 in 4.6. Roughly a 1/2 second difference.
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Good to know, I really understand the point of you'll always want more power and there are faster cars from the street.. My friends 03 SVT Cobra would destroy any factory Z. If the power and fun are always there then Im happy.. The G didn't have this.

Too many cars were able to keep up an even beat me with the G, cars that shouldn't be beating a 3.5 V6 that was making over 300hp with mods.. I mean the car would struggle a lot against altimas, TL's, saabs(stock) Even with bolt ons it wasn't THAT drasticly faster, I could take out a 350 with same bolt ons as me but it would be close. Gearing was a huge part of it, I'll give it that.. the 3.3 FD is just pathetic, I can't believe nissan did that to the auto.

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Honestly, coming from a modified G35, you'll not find 370Z fast at all. As a matter of fact, many people coming from 350Z felt 370Z didn't even have the low end tq of the VQDE (03-05). However, 370Z makes it up on the top range. It screams all the way to the redline (from 4000-7500 RPM) If I were looking for raw low end tq and power, I'd probably get the new mustang. It's a beast. However, I love my Z. It's just a perfect balance of power and handling.
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Honestly, coming from a modified G35, you'll not find 370Z fast at all. As a matter of fact, many people coming from 350Z felt 370Z didn't even have the low end tq of the VQDE (03-05). However, 370Z makes it up on the top range. It screams all the way to the redline (from 4000-7500 RPM) If I were looking for raw low end tq and power, I'd probably get the new mustang. It's a beast. However, I love my Z. It's just a perfect balance of power and handling.


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