A 370z or 350z??

frost · 05-20-2009, 07:46 PM

I hate to say it (and hope my girl doesn't read it) but the 350 looks dated now, and the 370 interior takes the 350's interior and rapes it over a stump.

CBRich · 05-22-2009, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by frost

I hate to say it (and hope my girl doesn't read it) but the 350 looks dated now, and the 370 interior takes the 350's interior and rapes it over a stump.

+1

The interiors on these cars are worlds apart. I know this is a sports car and mine isn't even a daily driver but I really don't want to buy something that feels poorly put together when I sit inside it.

antennahead · 05-23-2009, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by frost

I hate to say it (and hope my girl doesn't read it) but the 350 looks dated now, and the 370 interior takes the 350's interior and rapes it over a stump.

At first, a lot of people didn't like the styling changes, some were neutral. I fall into the neutral camp. After owning my 370 for almost 2 months now, and having the opportunity to see it daily from a variety of angles, I agree with you that the 350 looks dated now. The 370 is muscular and aggressive. The 350 is still a nice looking car, and years down the road will probably be considered a "Z" classic, but it still looks dated now IMO next to a 370.

If you get a 350, I would look for a sweet deal on a 2008, zero issues I know of, and dealers that have them left over are discounting heavy. My dealer was selling a new 2008 Nismo over $10,000 below sticker.

John

Sardis · 05-23-2009, 12:27 AM

The only reason IMO to pick a 350 over a 370 is the styling. I would not pick up a DE in any regard, definitely go for an HR. HR responds well to bolt on as well, has a slightly updated interior, and has worked out many of the issues.

That being said, put the two together, I think it's very easy to see how outdated the 350z looks. It's a bit of a shocker to even say that, considering how amazingly different the 350 looked when it came out.

You can get into the modding war, but there is very little doubt, the 370 is a better car in every regard. On other forums HR owners will fight until the bitter end stating the 370 is not faster, and basically pick it apart.. In my test drive I noticed a giant leap forward in refinement, while maintaining the essential bare sports car feel I loved about the original 350.

I am always a fan of advancement, even when the REV UP engine came out, I was jealous of it, when it was nearly the same. Too me, there is always very little doubt the newer model wins..

The 350 was a great car, made from a company (Nissan) in not so great financial condition it was an impressive achievement. The 370 works out much of what was lacking in the 350 while still retaining the Z car feel.

NIZMOZ · 05-28-2009, 08:41 AM

The VHR hasn't proven to be really any faster YET at the drag strip over a HR powered 350z. I ran the drags last Wednesday (1 week ago) and a 370z was doing 13.9-14.4 while I was doing 13.8-14.1 with 104 mph traps. He also did 101-104 traps. But I had no traction in 1st gear while he did when I saw him launch.

Like many have said, the HR has done 13.1 stock at the strip. It will happen but they are so equally matched that it really comes down to the driver. The 370z right now is not faster than the HR and vice versa.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sardis

The only reason IMO to pick a 350 over a 370 is the styling. I would not pick up a DE in any regard, definitely go for an HR. HR responds well to bolt on as well, has a slightly updated interior, and has worked out many of the issues.

That being said, put the two together, I think it's very easy to see how outdated the 350z looks. It's a bit of a shocker to even say that, considering how amazingly different the 350 looked when it came out.

You can get into the modding war, but there is very little doubt, the 370 is a better car in every regard. On other forums HR owners will fight until the bitter end stating the 370 is not faster, and basically pick it apart.. In my test drive I noticed a giant leap forward in refinement, while maintaining the essential bare sports car feel I loved about the original 350.

I am always a fan of advancement, even when the REV UP engine came out, I was jealous of it, when it was nearly the same. Too me, there is always very little doubt the newer model wins..

The 350 was a great car, made from a company (Nissan) in not so great financial condition it was an impressive achievement. The 370 works out much of what was lacking in the 350 while still retaining the Z car feel.

Forrest · 05-28-2009, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by NIZMOZ

The VHR hasn't proven to be really any faster YET at the drag strip over a HR powered 350z. I ran the drags last Wednesday (1 week ago) and a 370z was doing 13.9-14.4 while I was doing 13.8-14.1 with 104 mph traps. He also did 101-104 traps. But I had no traction in 1st gear while he did when I saw him launch.

Like many have said, the HR has done 13.1 stock at the strip. It will happen but they are so equally matched that it really comes down to the driver. The 370z right now is not faster than the HR and vice versa.

How many times has this person done a 13.1 over and over on a constant basis? Or is it just once? Is it this car only?

Im sure i can score a point at half court by tossing basket ball all the way across if i take 1,000 trys, but the lakers are still not going to hire me.

What is the average quater mile for a 350z that almost any one can obtain?
What is the average quater mile for a 370z that almost any one can obtain?

think about your logic for a bit.

toasterflyer · 05-23-2009, 07:36 AM

I would consider a Nismo edition 350. Might you know the color of the Nismo your dealer is selling?
oh and is there any performance advantage the 350 Nismo has over a non-Nismo350z ?

Thanks
Rich
ny

Quote:

Originally Posted by antennahead

At first, a lot of people didn't like the styling changes, some were neutral. I fall into the neutral camp. After owning my 370 for almost 2 months now, and having the opportunity to see it daily from a variety of angles, I agree with you that the 350 looks dated now. The 370 is muscular and aggressive. The 350 is still a nice looking car, and years down the road will probably be considered a "Z" classic, but it still looks dated now IMO next to a 370.

If you get a 350, I would look for a sweet deal on a 2008, zero issues I know of, and dealers that have them left over are discounting heavy. My dealer was selling a new 2008 Nismo over $10,000 below sticker.

John

antennahead · 05-23-2009, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toasterflyer

I would consider a Nismo edition 350. Might you know the color of the Nismo your dealer is selling?
oh and is there any performance advantage the 350 Nismo has over a non-Nismo350z ?

Thanks
Rich
ny

I can't remember the color Rich, but I can call and talk to my salesman for you. About a month ago I think they still had 2 of them. deep discounts. If the price was right would you be interested in purchasing this far away? If so, let me know and I will get you some more concrete info. Power is the same as a regular 2008 350 I believe, improved handling/performance suspension.

John

toasterflyer · 05-28-2009, 06:50 AM

Im looking for Silver..

Thanks
Rich
ny

Quote:

Originally Posted by antennahead

I can't remember the color Rich, but I can call and talk to my salesman for you. About a month ago I think they still had 2 of them. deep discounts. If the price was right would you be interested in purchasing this far away? If so, let me know and I will get you some more concrete info. Power is the same as a regular 2008 350 I believe, improved handling/performance suspension.

John

Musashi · 05-20-2009, 08:02 PM

so toasterflyer which one are you getting, what's your time frame on purchasing???

toasterflyer · 05-20-2009, 08:56 PM

Not really sure at this point ..which one. No real time frame other than maybe sometime this summer.
I was aware of the tire feathering of the earlier 350z's..I have followed the Z since before the 350z was released(have all the mags that covered the car, as well as brochures etc.). If I had to pick a 350z it would definitely be an '07 or '08..I just love the hood bulge, much more like the orig Z..as well as the 280's I used to own. Not sure if I like the 350z Nismo. Might be too much bodywork for my taste..but would not rule anything out..lol. Is the 350Nismo that much diff...besides the obvious body treatments..real numbers different?

I do love the 370z's look (except for the hood and roof treatment)..they serve no real purpose in my mind. Im sure Nissan will flatten the roof and bulge the hood in years to come(please, please..)..Regarding the maybe 370purchase..waiting to see what happens with the oil-cooling issue. I dont plan on any track days, but hey u never know. I do frequent Lime Rock, seems like a good car for that track.

So there it is in a nut shell..
Some sweet deals on 350z's ...Not enough 370s at the dealers yet
would like base+sport package, silver, 6spd. Dealers all seem to have
auto-touring models..

Thanks guys for posting replies :-)

Rich
ny

Quote:

Originally Posted by Musashi

so toasterflyer which one are you getting, what's your time frame on purchasing???

NIZMOZ · 05-28-2009, 08:43 AM

You should be able to get a NISMO new for around 28k for left overs. I had to pay 38k for mine, when it first came out! lol.

toasterflyer · 05-28-2009, 11:13 AM

Sounds good to me. I dont mind getting the car out of state either. I just wish there was a Nismo near me I can actually just look at..

Anyone, in the NY Hudson Valley area..with a Nismo??? If so PM me.

Rich
ny

Quote:

Originally Posted by NIZMOZ

You should be able to get a NISMO new for around 28k for left overs. I had to pay 38k for mine, when it first came out! lol.

shabarivas · 05-28-2009, 10:34 AM

Looks are subjective but 370 got back

SRM FTW and vvel FTMFW

NIZMOZ · 05-28-2009, 03:34 PM

The guy did it a bunch of times. Also many others in the low 13s.

05-28-2009, 08:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
NIZMOZ Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 634 Drives: 07 NISMO 350Z SA M6 Rep Power: 492	You should be able to get a NISMO new for around 28k for left overs. I had to pay 38k for mine, when it first came out! lol. __________________ SOLD: 2007 NISMO 350Z #0044 Silver Alloy New DD: 2010 Titan Pro4X CC

05-28-2009, 03:34 PM	#15 (permalink)
NIZMOZ Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 634 Drives: 07 NISMO 350Z SA M6 Rep Power: 492	The guy did it a bunch of times. Also many others in the low 13s. __________________ SOLD: 2007 NISMO 350Z #0044 Silver Alloy New DD: 2010 Titan Pro4X CC

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05-20-2009, 07:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	I hate to say it (and hope my girl doesn't read it) but the 350 looks dated now, and the 370 interior takes the 350's interior and rapes it over a stump.

05-23-2009, 12:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
Sardis Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 72 Drives: EX Z Owner Rep Power: 18	The only reason IMO to pick a 350 over a 370 is the styling. I would not pick up a DE in any regard, definitely go for an HR. HR responds well to bolt on as well, has a slightly updated interior, and has worked out many of the issues. That being said, put the two together, I think it's very easy to see how outdated the 350z looks. It's a bit of a shocker to even say that, considering how amazingly different the 350 looked when it came out. You can get into the modding war, but there is very little doubt, the 370 is a better car in every regard. On other forums HR owners will fight until the bitter end stating the 370 is not faster, and basically pick it apart.. In my test drive I noticed a giant leap forward in refinement, while maintaining the essential bare sports car feel I loved about the original 350. I am always a fan of advancement, even when the REV UP engine came out, I was jealous of it, when it was nearly the same. Too me, there is always very little doubt the newer model wins.. The 350 was a great car, made from a company (Nissan) in not so great financial condition it was an impressive achievement. The 370 works out much of what was lacking in the 350 while still retaining the Z car feel.

05-20-2009, 08:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
Musashi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 357 Drives: 09 370Z 6speed Rep Power: 608	so toasterflyer which one are you getting, what's your time frame on purchasing???

05-28-2009, 10:34 AM	#14 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 916	Looks are subjective but 370 got back SRM FTW and vvel FTMFW