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Originally Posted by Footloose301 You're comparing a stock vehicle vs a nicely modded 350. Apples to oranges. Put a few aftermarket goodies into the 370Z and you'll enjoy it more.

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Old 02-03-2012, 09:44 AM   #1 (permalink)
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You're comparing a stock vehicle vs a nicely modded 350. Apples to oranges. Put a few aftermarket goodies into the 370Z and you'll enjoy it more. The 370Z looks so much better than the 350Z stock vs stock.


Throw some swifts on the Z, some sway bars, and a CBE. You'll enjoy the car a LOT more then.
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YOUR 350 looks really good...maybe it's the wheels.

If you just 'put around', it might not be worth it getting the 370z. The new z34 seems to have higher limits, more power, tighter body control,etc. It's good to push it.

Also, the looks of the car seal the deal for me. You're not crazy about the styling .?.
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When did the 370z become the dark side of the 350?
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When did the 370z become the dark side of the 350?
Ever been to "that 350 forum?"
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Ever been to "that 350 forum?"
never!

ok i have.. this one time..
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OP: I like the 370 over the 350 but if the choice were a paid for car, or spending more on an improved 370, which you will continue to granny. Stay with the 350.

Is 120K miles a lot for a 350?
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Ever been to "that 350 forum?"
Yeah, i actually posted a similar thread on there. Needless to say, it got locked already.

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After visiting that forum you'll contemplate slicing your wrists.
Which is why I'm about to jump overboard from that ship and swim ashore to here, 370z land.

Well sort of at least, I'm actually a mod on another competing nissan forum, so I'll be floating around for both.

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It made the car extremely outdated and old.
Care to elaborate on that


I wouldn't go as far as saying the 350 is extremely outdated. Granted the design and output are different, its advantages over the 350 aren't anything to write home about. A slightly quieter cabin and the same interior features as the predecessor except with prettier buttons and a clock pod.

Oh, and the optional button that makes you go 'vroom' on the downshift.
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I had a 350 too, so I am not trying to bash it. Its just comparing to the 370, it shows all tje flaws on the old car. you will realize what I am talking about if you get the new car.

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I wouldn't go as far as saying the 350 is extremely outdated. Granted the design and output are different, its advantages over the 350 aren't anything to write home about. A slightly quieter cabin and the same interior features as the predecessor except with prettier buttons and a clock pod.

Oh, and the optional button that makes you go 'vroom' on the downshift.
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After visiting that forum you'll contemplate slicing your wrists.

Just add a lip and transfer your wheels over to the 370Z and you'll love it
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No. You can do 200,000 miles on cars these days, easy. I sold my 1992 Celica with 286,000 to some Mexican workers that were building a house on my street. Its still running around town nearly 6 years later.
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I don't like being asked to convice someone to make a decision they should make based on their own thoughts and feelings. Keep your 350 and keep the 370 more "elite" as you say.
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The worst thing that can happen to the 350 is the 370. It made the car extremely outdated and old.
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The worst thing that can happen to the 350 is the 370. It made the car extremely outdated and old.
Before long, the next Z will do the same to the 370...
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Talking RSX is still faster. Miata has better doors.

Welcome to the club! The cabin of the 370Z definitely feels more sporty than the 350Z. Something about it feels very good. I wasn't too crazy about the gauges at first (plastic hats), but it doesn't distract me at all once I got in for a test drive. Of course, I'm not a big fan of the orange lighting, so all of that has been swapped out with white LEDs.

Stock exhaust tone is meh, but if your 370Z exhaust was stock then it's not too big of a deal. Since it's quieter to start with, you can always change the sound with aftermarket exhausts.

You should definitely evolve the 350Z's looks with the 370Z.
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