Owners of both Coupe And Cab --- comparo pls

cab83_750 · 10-31-2010, 09:58 PM

So, I am in So Cal and I definitely misssed my cab. I missed the wind, the smell of Pacific Coast Hwy, the sunny-cloudy days, and the dual-personality car.

From people who has or had both, how is the cab? Any issues? Wind noise? Pluses? Minuses?

Do you regret having bought the cabriolet?

I actually don't mind trading my coupe for a cab.

Thx

TreeSemdyZee · 10-31-2010, 11:58 PM

Um. I believe you're speaking of a roadster. A cab is a VW.
Sorry, I'm anal.

cab83_750 · 11-01-2010, 12:58 AM

Sorry but I used cabriolet and convertible interchangably.

To me a roadster has a chopped-up windshield.

dixon cider · 11-01-2010, 03:35 AM

Love mine. No regrets at all......yet.

ClemsonWill · 11-01-2010, 07:41 AM

I have not had a convertible 370 but my previous car was an S2000. IMO the convertible is more worrisome than it is worth. There were so many places I wouldn't drive it just because I was afraid someone would slash the top. Not to mention all the extra maintenance and cost associated.

However I will state that I live in an area that is high 80s and 90s with humidity for 4 months out of the year. So my use of the convertible was limited. Socal is probably a better place for a convertible.

cab83_750 · 11-01-2010, 07:58 PM

So, what's the deal guys? No more feedback?

Dpeters · 11-02-2010, 12:06 PM

I owned a 350z Roadster and now own a Nismo 370. The road noise in both cars is definitely there, but worth the hastle. I do miss the ability to drop the top and, if I had it to do over again, I'd probably go back to the ragtop. That being said, I had to replace the ragtop on my 350 after just 4 years. Damn that was pricey.

The cabin on the ragtop is quite compressed, so if you don't like tight spaces, stick with the hatchback.

shadoquad · 11-02-2010, 12:57 PM

cab83,

I own a coupe. I've driven convertibles since I started driving. I agree, there is something nice about verts. If I could, I'd get a Z Roadster. But I'm enjoying my coupe. It's terrific fun.

I want a Z · 11-02-2010, 01:34 PM

I have driven both, the convertible is nice, but I prefer the looks of the hard top

cab83_750 · 11-02-2010, 02:38 PM

I was hoping that a member here has both cars so we can have an apple to apple comparison. Specifically I would like to know if there is cowl shake.

As a background, when I had a Supra, the car felt like it had a loose wheel whenever I took the Targa top off. Very very annoying!

I just don't want to trade in my coupe for a cab if the handling will be very different. Yes, I have heard that the Z was initially designed as a cab, but hey, I need real owner's feedback.

shadoquad · 11-02-2010, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cab83_750

I was hoping that a member here has both cars so we can have an apple to apple comparison. Specifically I would like to know if there is cowl shake.

As a background, when I had a Supra, the car felt like it had a loose wheel whenever I took the Targa top off. Very very annoying!

I just don't want to trade in my coupe for a cab if the handling will be very different. Yes, I have heard that the Z was initially designed as a cab, but hey, I need real owner's feedback.

That's a reasonable request, I think, because most coupes are more rigid than convertibles, so there is usually a handling difference in favor of the coupe. I don't have personal experience with the roadster. Hopefully you will get the feedback you are after. But worst case, you might just have to test-drive a cab and see what you think (oh the humanity).

I want a Z · 11-02-2010, 03:18 PM

why don't you just test drive one for yourself?

c41006 · 11-02-2010, 03:21 PM

My only problem with the roadster is the way it looks

cab83_750 · 11-02-2010, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I want a Z

why don't you just test drive one for yourself?

I don't think they will let me drive it for 30 miles. In my opinion, to get a very realistic comparison, one must have at least 3 weeks of actual driving ownership to have a realistic comparison.

Jquad · 11-03-2010, 12:00 AM

Yea I know what u mean bro.I miss my S

10-31-2010, 09:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	Owners of both Coupe And Cab --- comparo pls So, I am in So Cal and I definitely misssed my cab. I missed the wind, the smell of Pacific Coast Hwy, the sunny-cloudy days, and the dual-personality car. From people who has or had both, how is the cab? Any issues? Wind noise? Pluses? Minuses? Do you regret having bought the cabriolet? I actually don't mind trading my coupe for a cab. Thx Last edited by cab83_750; 10-31-2010 at 10:01 PM.

11-01-2010, 07:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 444	I have not had a convertible 370 but my previous car was an S2000. IMO the convertible is more worrisome than it is worth. There were so many places I wouldn't drive it just because I was afraid someone would slash the top. Not to mention all the extra maintenance and cost associated. However I will state that I live in an area that is high 80s and 90s with humidity for 4 months out of the year. So my use of the convertible was limited. Socal is probably a better place for a convertible. __________________ Slightly modded

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Jquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ny Posts: 1,391 Drives: 2k10Z34Pw Rep Power: 17	Yea I know what u mean bro.I miss my S __________________ \|\|F.I.CBE 18" CF muffler\|\|Injen CAI\|\|CF Bpillars\|\|CF Stage 1 Side mirror\|\|CS Amuse Kit\|\|JquadHeadlights\|\|3mTB35%Tint\|\|Work Gnosis GS2\|\| Wish List==>\|\|GTM TT\|\|Coils\|\|Camber Arms\|\|Tires\|\|Wing\|\|Hotchkis Sways\|\|

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10-31-2010, 11:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,880 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	Um. I believe you're speaking of a roadster. A cab is a VW. Sorry, I'm anal.

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cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	Sorry but I used cabriolet and convertible interchangably. To me a roadster has a chopped-up windshield.

11-01-2010, 03:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
dixon cider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: STL Posts: 6,034 Drives: ONE BAD AZZ VERT Rep Power: 29	Love mine. No regrets at all......yet.

11-01-2010, 07:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	So, what's the deal guys? No more feedback?

11-02-2010, 12:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dpeters Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 88 Drives: 2009 Nismo PG 370Z Rep Power: 15	I owned a 350z Roadster and now own a Nismo 370. The road noise in both cars is definitely there, but worth the hastle. I do miss the ability to drop the top and, if I had it to do over again, I'd probably go back to the ragtop. That being said, I had to replace the ragtop on my 350 after just 4 years. Damn that was pricey. The cabin on the ragtop is quite compressed, so if you don't like tight spaces, stick with the hatchback.

11-02-2010, 12:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	cab83, I own a coupe. I've driven convertibles since I started driving. I agree, there is something nice about verts. If I could, I'd get a Z Roadster. But I'm enjoying my coupe. It's terrific fun.

11-02-2010, 01:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
I want a Z Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MD Posts: 225 Drives: 03 Chevy Avalanche Rep Power: 14	I have driven both, the convertible is nice, but I prefer the looks of the hard top

11-02-2010, 02:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	I was hoping that a member here has both cars so we can have an apple to apple comparison. Specifically I would like to know if there is cowl shake. As a background, when I had a Supra, the car felt like it had a loose wheel whenever I took the Targa top off. Very very annoying! I just don't want to trade in my coupe for a cab if the handling will be very different. Yes, I have heard that the Z was initially designed as a cab, but hey, I need real owner's feedback.

11-02-2010, 03:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
I want a Z Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MD Posts: 225 Drives: 03 Chevy Avalanche Rep Power: 14	why don't you just test drive one for yourself?

11-02-2010, 03:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
c41006 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 9,034 Drives: '10 G37 Coupe BO 7AT Rep Power: 113	My only problem with the roadster is the way it looks