A 370z or 350z??
 

Help me decide..lol.. I would really like to know "real" world likes and dislikes about both cars. Some you have had or have a 350z and 370z..compare the two for me. Oh and please dont list the specs of each I know them already.

I know there are quite a few very low mileage 350s going for very attractive prices ....

Any chronic mech. issues with 350z's? Any and all info would be awsome.
A good driving comparison between the two..kind of thing..I hope you guys know what Im looking for.


Thanks.
Rich
ny

1. 350 looks better IMO
2. 370 Interior is better hands down
3. 370 Pulls like a V8/ 350 feels like a 4 cyl.
4. 350 Tire feathering problem in frontend
5. 350 has the hollow sound in the exhuast
6. 370 Syn Rev Tranny- love it!

the 350z is outdated now by looks and performance.
the 370z is current and looks and preforms great.

if u're an AT guy, the 370 has 7 gears now

Tire feathering was a big PITA on the 350...talk about maintenance expense. You need to keep your car aligned ALL the time to try and prevent it.

Love my 370, can't even compare it to my 350 because it is better in every way. Only thing I miss is the digital MPH gauge up in the pod, but no big loss.

only 3 "safe" models on the 350z to get.
2005. 2007. 2008.
the 03-04 had tire feather, 05 fixed.
06 Started new rev up engine and also new oil consumption problems.
07-08 never heard a problem.

350z better gas milage.
350z cheaper! cant beat cheaper some times.
370z feels like way more power than my 05 350z auto.
as stated 370z auto = far superior.
370z better interior by far.
looks, both look good to me.
370z manual with syncro rev = far superior for novice like me.

All in all, my 370z feels like its a whole different car over my 05 350z.
Drove 05 350z for 2.5 years
Drove 370z for 2 months. I defintly would NOT want to go back to a 350z.

My comparison notes between the two here: http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...tial+370Z+350z

I never regret upgrading from my '03 350Z to my '09 370Z. It is so much more refined.

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.

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

Purchasing..
 

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

A370 or 350z
 

Thanks for the reply and link..I did read it.

Good stuff.

Thanks again
Rich

+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.

I feel like there is a lot of favoritism going on here for the 370 - some well deserved and some not so much.

1) Yes, the 370 interior is miles above the 350 in terms of quality.

2) If you're not picky, the 350 interior is still better than most cars in the price range.

3) IMO, the 350 engine (VQ35DE, 03-05 models) actually feels torquier down low than the 370 engine. The 370 pulls more above 4k rpm.

4) I had an 04 and never had tire feathering issues, transmission issues, or any sort of issues whatsoever. I owned it for a year and a half, put 25000 hard-driven miles on it, with 8 track weekends and 4 autocrosses. This translates to more than 23 hours on track - and I was NEVER easy on the car. Never a single issue.

LOL. Well, this is a 370Z forum. I'm guessing if this same question were posted over on my350, we'd see favoritism in the other direction. No real surprise there. Point being, it's going to be hard to get an unbiased answer no matter where the question is posted.

I traded in an 05 350Z for my 370Z.

reasons:

1) 370Z looks better - subjective
2) 370Z interior is FAR better
3) 370Z power delivery in high RPMs is far better (my 05 had 287HP stock)

I don't regret the decision at all.

totally agree. My only complain would be lack of low end tq in the 370Z but it makes up for it when you go past 4K RPM.

Both are great cars. YOu can't go wrong with either of them. I personally think 370Z offers so much for the money. New chassis, new design, new suspension, interior, technologies etc. Get the one fits your wallet and you'll be happy EITHER way!

Well I do agree about the looks of the 370z..with it having more of the orig. "Z" look (from the side anyway) and the 350z looking more along the lines of the late model 300zx. I did state above that I do like the later model 350z's hood bulge..I just love it. the 370z's hood and roof is just crap if you ask me. That being said certainly not a deal breaker..for me.

I def. like the idea of having the low-end torque..mmm..

Thanks all for posting and love the read the thoughts. I did not know there was a "350z" forum..(any linky?)

Thanks again..
Rich
ny

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

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.

A370 or 350z
 

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

Im looking for Silver..

Thanks
Rich
ny

350z later years do not have tire feathering problems.
350z HR pulls like a V8 as well.
Hollow Sound? Hehe.

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.

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.

Ak is right.
I still own a 2007 350z and I don't have ANY complain about it, this car, in my own experience, made me be a more enthusiast car lover, specially for the heritage of Z's.
One advantage that 350z's are having right now over the 370z is price range.
Both of them are going to give you what you want, power,performance, great coupe style, a daily drivers car and a big smile.

Looks are subjective but 370 got back :p SRM FTW and vvel FTMFW

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

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.

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

Make sure to read the mods page to see if it's a stock setup. It looks like 13.5 to 13.6 for the fastest totally stock 350Z's.

Fast Nissan 350Zs 1/4 Mile 0-60 Drag Racing - DragTimes.com

edit: I see one 13.29 for a stock 2007

100% stock down to the tire

ALL TIMES HAVE BEEN VERIFIED


1. Pat Bateman ---------------------07 Base 6spd 13.150@107.62mph 2.027 60ft
2. Veetec --------------------------07 Base 6spd 13.157@105.32mph 1.938 60ft
3. Peak350 -------------------------07 Enth 6spd 13.239@105.67mph 1.923 60ft
4. Warmmilk ------------------------07 Enth 6spd 13.412@104.04mph 2.006 60ft
5. Bkennedy ------------------------07 Enth 6spd 13.476@102.90mph 2.070 60ft
6. OzzyRulez -----------------------07 Base 6spd 13.476@103.87mph 2.073 60ft
7. 2007-Z --------------------------07 Tour 6spd 13.540@102.20mph 2.068 60ft
8. PFI350Z -------------------------07 Base 6spd 13.568@104.69mph 2.159 60ft
9. Veetec --------------------------04 Base 6spd 13.640@102.42mph 1.983 60ft
10. jdifolco -----------------------07 Tour 6spd 13.644@104.68mph 2.201 60ft
11. DomZ ---------------------------03 Tour Auto 13.667@101.57mph 1.996 60ft
12. pistols07Z ---------------------07 Base 6spd 13.675@102.31mph 2.150 60ft
13. BriGuyMax ----------------------03 Tour 6spd 13.688@102.77mph 2.091 60ft
14. Specv_USMC ---------------------07 Base 6spd 13.711@102.88mph 2.163 60ft
15. 350zshopper --------------------07 Tour 6spd 13.733@103.22mph 2.198 60ft
16. 1.8T ---------------------------03 Base 6spd 13.736@102.99mph 2.135 60ft
17. VitViper -----------------------07 Tour 6spd 13.763@100.96mph 2.150 60ft
18. Alberto ------------------------03 Trac 6spd 13.779@101.40mph 2.052 60ft
19. Screamin350Z04 -----------------04 Tour 6spd 13.794@102.72mph 2.089 60ft
20. gsingh350Z ---------------------07 Enth 6spd 13.799@102.39mph 2.247 60ft

That still doesnt mean its faster. We as this community do not have enough times to actualy post to generate a average yet.

But from what little i have i seen i can already speculate the 370z is faster.

How long did it take for that list to be compiled at my350z to get those good of times.


Once we have a list, then you can state 350z is equal.

No one said it was faster. We are saying neither one is faster than the other. It all comes down to the driver.

As soon as the cars started hitting the strips people got low times. Veetec took a bit because of the 07 HR clutch issues at first.

The 370Z is going to be slightly faster on average due to simple physics. It weighs about the same or less, has better traction, and has more HP. We have one guy here with an automatic that is already beating all but 2 on the list of a 100 350Z track times with a 13.2 and one mag has already pulled a 13.1. The average stock 350Z is pulling 13.7 to 13.8 on dragtimes.com with the lower than 13.5 second stocker being the rare exception. Most times we've seen on the 370Z are between 13.3 and 13.5 so I'd asume this in going to be the average time, not the top times as more 370Z's are stripped. After seeing the initial results I'd be willing to bet we may see some sub 13 numbers eventually on that perfect day with that perfect driver. The overall focus of the car is not strip anyway. I'm waiting to see what the NISMO 370Z is going to do on track and strip. If it matches the NISMO 350Z's structural integrity it's gonna be a beast! From what I've read, it's NOT gonna have the extra frame welding but is being stiffened with different suspension parts only.