Should I buy a 370Z

AndreZ Cadena · 03-28-2009, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Brazilbro

I dont know what everyone is talking about with all the road noise. do guys live on gravel roads? i guess if your coming from some big SUV or lexas 400 thats got more sound denting then a recording studio then i guess it could be louder then that.. only thing i hear are the few rocks once in awhile in my subdivison due to the new construction going on once out on the road all i hear is the engine

Same here, its really not a big deal. Unless you drive with windows up, no radio, and go rallying.

ChrisSlicks · 03-29-2009, 09:55 AM

I put on bigger wider tires and the noise lessened, go figure. They have less tread cuts so less hum.

HTP AutoWorks · 03-29-2009, 11:46 AM

I hate to throw this out there... but if I wanted tons of power for the same price range I could get a used 03-04 ViperSRT-10. Its a stick but I used mine as a DD for almost two years and loved every second of it. Its also a little more unique, will retain its resale value since they are bottomed out right now, and it will blow the doors off of just about any other stock car out there (excluding a few exotics). Thats just my .02 and I know i will take a thrashing for bringing it up... but its my honest opinion...

SoCal 370Z · 03-29-2009, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by HTP AutoWorks

I hate to throw this out there... but if I wanted tons of power for the same price range I could get a used 03-04 ViperSRT-10.

It's not manageable power for a daily driver, and it is physically huge. Plus, the pressing issue of maintenance as Chrysler is on the skids is always present.

joentown · 03-29-2009, 12:49 PM

Buy It!!

I had the same concern so I got a hold of a guy who writes for one of the car mags (forget which one) and traded 4-5 e-mails with him.

I asked him specifically if he noticed a significant reduction in ride harshness and he said absolutely. He owns a 2003 350Z and said the ride quakity is vastly improved (but still no where like a G37 etc.)

He said it was no problem to use as a daily driver.....get one.........I am!

KillerBee370 · 03-30-2009, 11:04 AM

Sure why not? You'll look zippier than you would in a Solstace or something and not like you're going through a mid-life crisis like all those salt and pepper Corvette owners. All the "kids" who just want to be in a "sport tuner" market will still be stuck in Honduh's because of the price point (or used 350's

) so you'll be a bit more refined than that. Not SO refined that you have to resort to the "salesman's sportscar" like the G series of Infinities. You also won't look like some "swinging ****(head)" in a Viper or some ridiculous car like that.

So yeah.. I think it's a great choice.

CrownR426 · 03-30-2009, 11:46 AM

I expected this from a young confused teenager.
Your wise enough to determine that on your own!
Go to the dealership and schedule a test drive.
If you like it, go for it.
Might I suggest the yellow or red?

03-30-2009, 11:46 AM	#22 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 847	I expected this from a young confused teenager. Your wise enough to determine that on your own! Go to the dealership and schedule a test drive. If you like it, go for it. Might I suggest the yellow or red? __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

03-29-2009, 09:55 AM	#17 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	I put on bigger wider tires and the noise lessened, go figure. They have less tread cuts so less hum.

03-29-2009, 11:46 AM	#18 (permalink)
HTP AutoWorks Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 124 Drives: G35, Jeep SRT-8 Rep Power: 0	I hate to throw this out there... but if I wanted tons of power for the same price range I could get a used 03-04 ViperSRT-10. Its a stick but I used mine as a DD for almost two years and loved every second of it. Its also a little more unique, will retain its resale value since they are bottomed out right now, and it will blow the doors off of just about any other stock car out there (excluding a few exotics). Thats just my .02 and I know i will take a thrashing for bringing it up... but its my honest opinion...

03-29-2009, 12:49 PM	#20 (permalink)
joentown Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 70 Drives: 370Z '10 Tour Sport Rep Power: 16	Buy It!! I had the same concern so I got a hold of a guy who writes for one of the car mags (forget which one) and traded 4-5 e-mails with him. I asked him specifically if he noticed a significant reduction in ride harshness and he said absolutely. He owns a 2003 350Z and said the ride quakity is vastly improved (but still no where like a G37 etc.) He said it was no problem to use as a daily driver.....get one.........I am!

03-30-2009, 11:04 AM	#21 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	Sure why not? You'll look zippier than you would in a Solstace or something and not like you're going through a mid-life crisis like all those salt and pepper Corvette owners. All the "kids" who just want to be in a "sport tuner" market will still be stuck in Honduh's because of the price point (or used 350's ) so you'll be a bit more refined than that. Not SO refined that you have to resort to the "salesman's sportscar" like the G series of Infinities. You also won't look like some "swinging ****(head)" in a Viper or some ridiculous car like that. So yeah.. I think it's a great choice.