Is the Z the ugly duck now?

spearfish25 · 02-05-2011, 02:07 PM

Hilarious that Exterior is NA for the Genesis. I guess looking at the car from outside the vehicle was off limits that day.

Z interior 6.9. That's pretty harsh compared to the competitor scores.

m4a1mustang · 02-05-2011, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

Hilarious that Exterior is NA for the Genesis. I guess looking at the car from outside the vehicle was off limits that day.

Z interior 6.9. That's pretty harsh compared to the competitor scores.

I'm guessing that "road noise" was included in the interior score.

m4a1mustang · 02-05-2011, 02:41 PM

And as far as mag features go, the Z is in its third model year. Until it gets a significant update it's old news. Back in '09 it was all over the press.

Lemers · 02-05-2011, 02:49 PM

I found a way to fix the road noise

( Click to show/hide )

m4a1mustang · 02-05-2011, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemers

I found a way to fix the road noise

( Click to show/hide )

ZOMG guys my car makes noise when I turn it on.

Lemers · 02-05-2011, 03:47 PM

Yeah your car makes a clunky 8 cylinder noise

iff2mastamatt · 02-06-2011, 12:06 AM

I'm still very interested in the FT-86. We'll have to wait until Geneva for the near production version to debut. If the 305hp STI engine rumors are true, it might be a Z competitor.

Junior370z · 02-06-2011, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by iff2mastamatt

I'm still very interested in the FT-86. We'll have to wait until Geneva for the near production version to debut. If the 305hp STI engine rumors are true, it might be a Z competitor.

If the FT-86s weight is the same as a civic and with 305hp, I think it would be more than competition for our Z's.

It'll be pretty much a 2 wheel drive impreza with a Toyota badge.

Lemers · 02-06-2011, 12:48 AM

Just say NO! To 4 cylinders.

SPOHN · 02-06-2011, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Lemers

Just say NO! To 4 cylinders.

NO!

Lemers · 02-06-2011, 12:57 AM

If we are talking further cars then I want the Audi Quattro

Engine 2.5L/408-hp/354-lb-ft turbocharged DOHC 20-valve I-5
Transmission 6-speed manual
Curb weight 2866 lb (est)

navamous · 02-06-2011, 07:11 AM

Far as I know, I pull up to a gas station and couple of guys started taking pics of my car......its kinda neat to have a car that isn't seen on the road as often....for now at least.

Shamu · 02-06-2011, 01:24 PM

I suspect that after all safety related issues Toyota isn't too excited to release a red turbo powered sports car. Have there been any updates on when Scion will debut the FS-R ? Suspect that's where we will see this car initially.

Endgame · 02-06-2011, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by navamous

Far as I know, I pull up to a gas station and couple of guys started taking pics of my car......its kinda neat to have a car that isn't seen on the road as often....for now at least.

Indeed. Saw a teenager taking pics of my car while I was playing a tennis match. Saw a couple walking take a pic while I was at a stoplight. While picking up my daughter from school, apparently a lady was taking pics of my car. I did not know it as I was on the phone inside, but she came up to me in my car a few days later and told me.

The Z has the awhhhhh yeah factor.

Snakes709 · 02-06-2011, 04:42 PM

iiunno about what magazines say. But one day i was coming home on a military bus from my course and we were next to a black 370z with tinted windows and tail lights. Guys on the bus were making fun of the car saying how ugly it looks. One of the guys said the 350z looked alot better, ironically the next day there was a 350z next to us..lol.

02-05-2011, 02:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1858	Hilarious that Exterior is NA for the Genesis. I guess looking at the car from outside the vehicle was off limits that day. Z interior 6.9. That's pretty harsh compared to the competitor scores. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z Last edited by spearfish25; 02-05-2011 at 02:10 PM.

02-05-2011, 02:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6964	And as far as mag features go, the Z is in its third model year. Until it gets a significant update it's old news. Back in '09 it was all over the press. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

02-05-2011, 02:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 54	I found a way to fix the road noise ( Click to show/hide ) Turn the radio up __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

02-05-2011, 03:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 54	Yeah your car makes a clunky 8 cylinder noise __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

02-06-2011, 12:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 54	Just say NO! To 4 cylinders. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

02-06-2011, 12:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
iff2mastamatt Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 46 Drives: an automobile Rep Power: 17	I'm still very interested in the FT-86. We'll have to wait until Geneva for the near production version to debut. If the 305hp STI engine rumors are true, it might be a Z competitor.

02-06-2011, 12:57 AM	#11 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 54	If we are talking further cars then I want the Audi Quattro Engine 2.5L/408-hp/354-lb-ft turbocharged DOHC 20-valve I-5 Transmission 6-speed manual Curb weight 2866 lb (est) __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

02-06-2011, 07:11 AM	#12 (permalink)
navamous Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 128 Drives: '10 370Z 6spd w/ SP Rep Power: 17	Far as I know, I pull up to a gas station and couple of guys started taking pics of my car......its kinda neat to have a car that isn't seen on the road as often....for now at least. __________________ 2010 Nissan 370Z w/ Sports Pkg

02-06-2011, 01:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
Shamu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,059 Drives: 370Z Racecar Rep Power: 21	I suspect that after all safety related issues Toyota isn't too excited to release a red turbo powered sports car. Have there been any updates on when Scion will debut the FS-R ? Suspect that's where we will see this car initially.

02-06-2011, 04:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
Snakes709 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 Evo-X GSR Rep Power: 19	iiunno about what magazines say. But one day i was coming home on a military bus from my course and we were next to a black 370z with tinted windows and tail lights. Guys on the bus were making fun of the car saying how ugly it looks. One of the guys said the 350z looked alot better, ironically the next day there was a 350z next to us..lol. __________________ 2011 Evo-GSR AMS 2.4 stroker/ bore, FP Black build in progress. Sponsor: DSG Performance

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