When is the next body style Z due? This model looks dated and needs refreshed badly.

ImportConvert · 02-17-2011, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Excuse me, IC, but I was questioning the comment that "Chevy can make a more powerful V6 for less cost." The Camaro V8 is also quite heavier, not "comparable weight".

But there's a simple solution to all of this. If overbearing lights and outdated fangs are just too tacky, buy another car. Or if the car needs a performance refresh, just do like the convert here and look at Corvettes.

You're right. Did not see that you were responding to that one thing there.

The LS3 retails for $8200 and the VQ37 is around $8000, so my point still stands.

Red__Zed · 02-17-2011, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean

Thanks, I wasn't even trying. I just get frustrated reading threads about these same issues that never get fixed. I would like a 370, but I expect Nissan to listen to the consumer.

I admit my post was designed to invoke a reaction but I expected people to want the same items fixed! Not attack someone for calling out Nissan on not fixing the reoccurring items listed on this forum.

I guess I should post like others asking how I can make a 370 run with a Ferrari or a Porsche? (Those are the troll posts in my opinion, but people here really think a 30K car should run with a car costing 100-300K.)

But if you think I am a troll...please show me one prior post that says one of these items:
1) A liking of the door handles and a wish to keep them the same.
2) A post that says the car is quiet inside and very livable.
3) How about a post that says keep the front grill.

As for the headlights I think that is split.

I have no issues with the handles or noise.

I think the car is quiet enough and more than livable (to be fair, I came from a roadster with straight 3 inch pipes and a bike though)

I actually like the look of the fangs.

ImportConvert · 02-17-2011, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean

Thanks, I wasn't even trying. I just get frustrated reading threads about these same issues that never get fixed. I would like a 370, but I expect Nissan to listen to the consumer.

I admit my post was designed to invoke a reaction but I expected people to want the same items fixed! Not attack someone for calling out Nissan on not fixing the reoccurring items listed on this forum.

I guess I should post like others asking how I can make a 370 run with a Ferrari or a Porsche? (Those are the troll posts in my opinion, but people here really think a 30K car should run with a car costing 100-300K.)

But if you think I am a troll...please show me one prior post that says one of these items:
1) A liking of the door handles and a wish to keep them the same.
Don't have a problem with them.
2) A post that says the car is quiet inside and very livable.
It's just fine for a sports car
3) How about a post that says keep the front grill.
It looks like a startled staypuff marsh-mellow man.

As for the headlights I think that is split.

Nissan listens to their wallet, or they would have put the oil cooler in the 370Z. They have no interest in fixing anything but the bottom line.

That goes for every car company out there except in relation to halo cars like the Z06, Viper, etc. that are more about image than profit.

Sean · 02-17-2011, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

But there's a simple solution to all of this. If overbearing lights and outdated fangs are just too tacky, buy another car. Or if the car needs a performance refresh, just do like the convert here and look at Corvettes.

Talk about an outdated car? The Corvette is near the top of that list. Actually a great car but I can't get past the awful seats.

SoCal 370Z · 02-17-2011, 12:21 PM

Has never driven a 370Z = Troll verification complete.

Sean · 02-17-2011, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Nissan listens to their wallet, or they would have put the oil cooler in the 370Z. They have no interest in fixing anything but the bottom line.

How could I forget about the oil cooler! And I heard the brakes have issues, isn't that why one car magazine wrecked one? They fluid gets hot quickly and they lose power?

I expect every car to get refined every year. Slowly make it better.

kenchan · 02-17-2011, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean

I expect every car to get refined every year. Slowly make it better.

U really are a Honda fanboy cause they are slow to improve things.

Sean · 02-17-2011, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

Has never driven a 370Z = Troll verification complete.

Wrong again. I have driven 3 of them. Drove it when it first came out. Yellow Manual with Sport, but zero discount so I waited. Drove a used one a year later that the dealer called me on, it was a rattle box, but I don't know it's history.

Then I went back recently and drove the Automatic. I was expecting to see some changes for the 2011 - yet nothing.

And I will NEVER forget my test drive in the Z. The salesman said that the car can go a long way even though the gas gauge says E. We went about 2 miles and the car ran out of gas. So I got to sit in the car for 1 hour until someone from the dealer came by with a gas can.

So your troll verification sucks. I have been a member here for years. I like the car, but I am waiting for the refresh to change a few of the items I don't care for.

I guess you never complain about anything or want anything to change. That's fine with me. But I like progress, if I wanted things to stay the same I would buy a classic 240Z. Or maybe a 90's 300TT.

Sean · 02-17-2011, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

U really are a Honda fanboy cause they are slow to improve things.

Actually, no. I was thinking of Porsche. I mentioned earlier, I have given up on Honda. After many years, they lost what made them special. Kill the Prelude, kill the NSX, kill the S2000, and build some hybrid CRZ designed to look like a CRX but have none of the charm? No thanks, I will go back to Honda when they figure out what consumers want.

SeattleLion · 02-17-2011, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean

Are you always this rude? I listed objections posted all over the forum, but no one here can call out Nissan for not giving the 370Z the attention it deserves? While Chevy can build a V6 with a lot more power at a cheaper cost? (I want a 370 but I expect Nissan to fix the little stuff the if you read the forum you will see is complained about over and over and over.)

The Porsche 911 hasn't "refreshed" in 40 years. The Z, I hope, will just continue incremental improvements of an incredibly good car.

b1adesofcha0s · 02-17-2011, 12:56 PM

I did say earlier that it looks perfect the way it is. I love the door handles, the fangs, the headlights, the tail lights, etc. The noise doesn't bother me at all. In my opinion, the only things they need to add in a refresh are a standard oil cooler and some more power. Who doesn't want more power?

Amuse370z · 02-17-2011, 01:10 PM

I think it is a legitimate question, I'm looking to purchase one but I would hate to get the '11 version only to have some major revising going on for the '12 version.

Exterior wise, I don't care since I'll be slappin the amuse kit on anyway.

PapoZalsa · 02-17-2011, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

I think the 370Z looks perfect the way it is. However, the 350Z got a little refreshing 3-4 years after it came out. So it's possible to get some of that with either the 2012 or 2013 370Z.

The 350Z really never changed, a little the front end and the hood in 2007 & 2008 due to the change of the to two intakes...

shadoquad · 02-17-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

You're right. Did not see that you were responding to that one thing there.

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Originally Posted by Amuse370z

I think it is a legitimate question, I'm looking to purchase one but I would hate to get the '11 version only to have some major revising going on for the '12 version.

Exterior wise, I don't care since I'll be slappin the amuse kit on anyway.

I think that the question, "When is the next update or body style" is legit, but I don't think it's right to insult the car and (by proxy) the owners by calling it ugly and outdated. Clearly that's not a friendly way to start a thread.

SPOHN · 02-17-2011, 01:15 PM

This is such small beans. +1 to close.

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