Vote, do you like the 2013 370Z

MrBrendan · 03-08-2012, 09:37 AM

I don't think it is Nissan's intention to lure customers who have already purchased a 2009-2012 model. Looks like they did a nice job of simply refreshing the 2013 based on what a lot of us have done to improve the current design (ie blacked out fangs, black gauges, LED's & red calipers.) If I was in the market to purchase a Z today, i'd wait for this, but in no way am I disappointed with my 2010 after seeing this.

UNKNOWN_370 · 03-08-2012, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBrendan

I don't think it is Nissan's intention to lure customers who have already purchased a 2009-2012 model. Looks like they did a nice job of simply refreshing the 2013 based on what a lot of us have done to improve the current design (ie blacked out fangs, black gauges, LED's & red calipers.) If I was in the market to purchase a Z today, i'd wait for this, but in no way am I disappointed with my 2010 after seeing this.

I think Nissan designed this car to get 350z loyalists to want to trade up. When the 370 gets criticized in the 350z forums. Most are commenting how ugly the front is. And since the Z falls short on attracting new buyers. They probably are just trying to lure in old ones that weren't convinced from the 09-12 models?

Rio23mob · 02-20-2012, 08:41 PM

just how daemon 1957 stated there going backwards in there front bumper design. Looks like a new 350z bumper, 09-12 has a more aggressive look in the front design.

Rio23mob · 02-20-2012, 08:42 PM

sorry wrong thread ^^^

Rio23mob · 02-20-2012, 08:43 PM

just how daemon1957 stated there going backwards in there front bumper design. Looks like a new 350z bumper, 09-12 has a more aggressive look in the front design.

MrBrendan · 03-08-2012, 01:26 PM

I agree with you Unknown. Getting 350Z owners to trade up makes sense. The rest of us will just have to wait until 2014/2015 for a significant change. Lets hope for classic styling and more power (torque)

my2004Z · 03-08-2012, 02:01 PM

Nope, don't like it. Looks too mainstream with the new front end.

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-03-2012, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by my2004Z

Nope, don't like it. Looks too mainstream with the new front end.

It does... I agree... I guess they are trying to mass market the Z to the boring types. What pizzes me off though is that they are getting all the hottest colors on the weakest styling.

I wonder what the NISMO refresh is going to look like? I have a feeling that will be the hot Z to buy. I hope @ least the nismo gets a small bump in power... as there are no real details on the nismo except it will have GTR brake cooling, gun metal rims which intrigues me, I'm going to guess the front will have some sort of update???

I don't think the new Z is ugly though. Just mainstream looking as stated.

nmjaxx9 · 05-04-2012, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

It does... I agree... I guess they are trying to mass market the Z to the boring types. What pizzes me off though is that they are getting all the hottest colors on the weakest styling.

I wonder what the NISMO refresh is going to look like? I have a feeling that will be the hot Z to buy. I hope @ least the nismo gets a small bump in power... as there are no real details on the nismo except it will have GTR brake cooling, gun metal rims which intrigues me, I'm going to guess the front will have some sort of update???

I don't think the new Z is ugly though. Just mainstream looking as stated.

I remember reading Nismo gets no new exterior refresh/looks for 2013.

LakeShow · 05-04-2012, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

I remember reading Nismo gets no new exterior refresh/looks for 2013.

Yes this is true.

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-04-2012, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

I remember reading Nismo gets no new exterior refresh/looks for 2013.

I could have sworn I read the NISMO will at least get gunmetal rims???

ZMan8 · 03-08-2012, 02:57 PM

Nissan played the safe card on this one.
-They made a redesign with hopes of getting all those 350z owners to make a switch.
-The less aggressive wheels/front end in hopes of getting casual buyers in.

livethefunk · 03-09-2012, 12:35 AM

the car doesn't have the same bite. what they did with the front end was very stupid in my opinion. they already offered day time LED's and no one got them so why make it a permeant part of the car. at least make them look cooler. that looks like some hyundai ****.

nmjaxx9 · 03-09-2012, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by livethefunk

the car doesn't have the same bite. what they did with the front end was very stupid in my opinion. they already offered day time LED's and no one got them so why make it a permeant part of the car. at least make them look cooler. that looks like some hyundai ****.

I agree about the hyundai part.

vo2max99 · 03-10-2012, 02:13 AM

Looks like some nice cosmetic improvements with the front end and wheels. I'm sure it'll look a lot better in person. Internet photos often don't do a cars looks much justice. Naturally no one wants to admit they bought the wrong car or that their car is in anyway inferior.

View Poll Results: How do you feel about the 2013 370Z
Love it- much better than the 2009-2012 and maybe will considered trading in for it	29	5.44%
Good improvement, but I'm happy with mine	101	18.95%
Indifferent	137	25.70%
Don't like it. Makes me love the 2009-2012 even more	219	41.09%
Nissan messed this up completely	47	8.82%
Voters: 533. You may not vote on this poll

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03-08-2012, 09:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
MrBrendan Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Rochester, NY Age: 41 Posts: 22 Drives: 08-911-Turbo-Cab Rep Power: 15	I don't think it is Nissan's intention to lure customers who have already purchased a 2009-2012 model. Looks like they did a nice job of simply refreshing the 2013 based on what a lot of us have done to improve the current design (ie blacked out fangs, black gauges, LED's & red calipers.) If I was in the market to purchase a Z today, i'd wait for this, but in no way am I disappointed with my 2010 after seeing this.

02-20-2012, 08:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rio23mob Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 17 Drives: 09 370z tr pg 6mt Rep Power: 15	just how daemon 1957 stated there going backwards in there front bumper design. Looks like a new 350z bumper, 09-12 has a more aggressive look in the front design.

02-20-2012, 08:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rio23mob Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 17 Drives: 09 370z tr pg 6mt Rep Power: 15	sorry wrong thread ^^^

02-20-2012, 08:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rio23mob Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 17 Drives: 09 370z tr pg 6mt Rep Power: 15	just how daemon1957 stated there going backwards in there front bumper design. Looks like a new 350z bumper, 09-12 has a more aggressive look in the front design.

03-08-2012, 01:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
MrBrendan Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Rochester, NY Age: 41 Posts: 22 Drives: 08-911-Turbo-Cab Rep Power: 15	I agree with you Unknown. Getting 350Z owners to trade up makes sense. The rest of us will just have to wait until 2014/2015 for a significant change. Lets hope for classic styling and more power (torque)

03-08-2012, 02:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
my2004Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 285 Drives: 09' 370Z w/Sport 7AT Rep Power: 38	Nope, don't like it. Looks too mainstream with the new front end.

03-09-2012, 12:35 AM	#13 (permalink)
livethefunk Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: ohio Posts: 62 Drives: 09 370z Touring Rep Power: 14	the car doesn't have the same bite. what they did with the front end was very stupid in my opinion. they already offered day time LED's and no one got them so why make it a permeant part of the car. at least make them look cooler. that looks like some hyundai ****.

03-10-2012, 02:13 AM	#15 (permalink)
vo2max99 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 120 Drives: 08MS3-BM-6MT Rep Power: 14	Looks like some nice cosmetic improvements with the front end and wheels. I'm sure it'll look a lot better in person. Internet photos often don't do a cars looks much justice. Naturally no one wants to admit they bought the wrong car or that their car is in anyway inferior.