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JungleZ

03-26-2013 12:07 PM

Anyone think they will botch the new z design wise?

ZMan8

03-26-2013 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JungleZ (Post 2234191)

Anyone think they will botch the new z design wise?

I have faith in them.

ElVee

03-26-2013 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 2233842)

I always felt like some people want the Z to be more than what it really is. In stock form, it's just a good compromise car. It combines power with agility. Think taking a 5.0 and a S2000 and putting them together... you get something like the 370Z.

Yes, it's not the fastest and it doesn't have the best handling, but it gives you just enough of both, IMO, to satisfy most people. This is something I never really appreciated until after owning both the 5.0 and S2000.

Now, is it possible you can be the best at everything? Probably. I think the C7 might get close to that level... but it's going to be a $60K + car. For the money, the Z is a pretty good value for someone that wants a good GT-style car. Not a full-on sports car or a full-on power car, but rather a well put together combination of both.

There are some small things I can nitpick over, but at the end of the day I appreciate it for what it is.

This right here is the reason for my pending purchase of a Z. If I didn't live in Iowa and instead were somewhere with more winding roads, I'd probably go BRZ.

cheshirecat

03-26-2013 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JungleZ (Post 2234191)

Anyone think they will botch the new z design wise?

All signs point to an evolution of the current design rather than a revolutionary reinterpretation.

Chances are, if you like the current style of the Z, you'll appreciate the new one also.

JungleZ

03-26-2013 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cheshirecat (Post 2234202)

All signs point to an evolution of the current design rather than a revolutionary reinterpretation.

Chances are, if you like the current style of the Z, you'll appreciate the new one also.

You walked into a Nissan showroom lately? Their designs are embarrassing in my opinion. Besides the 370z all their cars do nothing for me, even the gtr is too big and just doesn't scream sex looks wise. You have these ugly jukes and leafs and rumors of mini z"s it's scary to think what's next for Nissan.

ZMan8

03-26-2013 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JungleZ (Post 2234228)

really, i like most of Nissan's design. GTR is a car that was designed 6 years ago and still looks great. Juke is suppose to be weird looking, leaf is function over form.

Maxima and Altima I think look great.

Only one I don't like at all is the pathfinder, they made it too soft looking.

Z370Z011

03-26-2013 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cheshirecat (Post 2233772)

I agree. here's a quick pic of my old ride- I thought the drop/spacer combo with the stock sport wheels was perfect. The wheels are forged and pretty damn light, not to mention they look great. I didn't see any reason to move to a different set. Add in the lip kit and it was all done for me.

http://i.imgur.com/2XHy8Zb.jpg

whats the size of the spacers up front?

Haboob

03-26-2013 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8 (Post 2234236)

The Z and GTR are the only designs I really like. The Maxima has its moments of looking pretty good to me, and the Altima - too many of them on the roads for me to have a positive opinion on. :icon17: Everything else is kind of off the wall from Nissan to me.

ElVee

03-26-2013 01:04 PM

The GTR looks awesome for those who know what it is. For everyone else, it just looks like an Impala (rear view) or Charger. And then of course they hear it.

The Z has been in a place of its own, reserved for things like Porsche's, since the 370. The 350 is nice, but not in a universally-loved sort of way. The 370 has few detractors, to be honest. It's priced much like the GTR, to undercut the competition that it *really* is targeting, and does it brilliantly.

The rest of the Nissan line is pretty boring. The Juke looks kinda neat for what it is, though. The Maxima looks fine, but I constantly can't tell some Altimas from some Maximas and that annoys me; much like the old Pontiac G8 didn't distinguish itself.

Then again, none of the rest of the line is looking to impact the sort of people who like the Z or GTR. :)

my2004Z

03-26-2013 01:38 PM

I absolutely love the way the 370Z looks from every direction. The only other cars that I feel this way about are those made by McLaren. The rest of the Nissan lineup just makes the Z stand out that much more. I also have a black Frontier Pro-4X crew cab and it looks pretty good for a truck.

I buy my sports cars in the most spartan version possible with an emphasis on performance. Base model with sport package and 7AT. No reason for all the other distractions with more stuff to eventually have issues. :driving:

PapoZalsa

03-26-2013 02:38 PM

A lot of people lately has been biotching about their 370Z, paint, price, etc.:shakes head:

Like OP said is the best bang for the buck, the power is more than enough to get me in trouble since I don't track or race my car. I just like to drive fast and go in spirit runs.

Defects? every car has that, if you didn't do your homework before purchasing the Z SHAME ON YOU!

I love my Z which is 09 plus got involved in an accident that the total damage was $9K, the car looks and drive like new.:tup:

FairladyZ

03-26-2013 02:51 PM

asides from the sunked in wheels when stock

The car is hard to beat in looks for a sub 40k

Ziggyman

03-26-2013 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 2234181)

Meh. I'd rather buy a civic with turbo and upgraded suspension. Total Z slayer.:roflpuke2:

No need for turbo, get the VTEK. :rofl2:

SS_Firehawk

03-26-2013 03:27 PM

I found it difficult to find a car that checked all the boxes for me. Nothing really needed any significant improvement. It looks great and the only thing that bothered me with the styling is the stock bumper would curve up at the corners making it a bit soft, a front splitter cures that. The engine sounded great before 5krpm, and not so good after, a good exhaust cured that. The brakes only needed some real pads and fluid. The engine overheating issue only really needed an oil cooler.

I couldn't be happier with the car.

gpolak

03-26-2013 10:07 PM

Love this car. Looks so angry when the front dips under heavy braking. I'm glad I got the fanged version and none of this LED silliness. :stirthepot:

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-A...Macek-0483.jpg

asdfsammich

03-26-2013 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by edub370 (Post 2233836)

... also, just needs decatted to get rid of that factory tractor engine feel up top in the revs.

Will HFC do this or you have to do TP?

Tapatalk2 ...

axmea?

03-26-2013 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Mannysrt8 (Post 2233227)

It's been a year since I have had my z,previously owned 2 350's in the past.

Best bang for the buck as far as looks and performance, nothing comes even remotely close in the looks department. ...just saying :stirthepot:

Bought it new and going on my first year this coming May. My baby will hit 20k by that time. I have a daily driver but it is not driven daily like I should. This is so much fun to drive so why miss a day driving it. It is best bang for the buck. A good balance of everything in my opinion as well as many others. A positive thread for a change. Not everyone will be happy but man a few can ruin a great party. Thanks OP.

Haboob

03-27-2013 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by gpolak (Post 2235301)

I sense jealousy, because I still have the fangs, but they aren't body-colored and as pronounced (like a snaggle-tooth). :stirthepot:

RoshDawg

03-27-2013 12:26 AM

I love threads like this! Still to this day it is VERY rare for me not to turn around for another look after I park and walk away. The BEST looking car under 40K. Hands down.

Haboob

03-27-2013 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by RoshDawg (Post 2235525)

I love threads like this! Still to this day it is VERY rare for me not to turn around for another look after I park and walk away. The BEST looking car under 40K. Hands down.

I'm constantly told by my friends, "It'll be there when you get back." or "Staring at your car still?" after I've been there for 15-20min. :icon17:

RoshDawg

03-27-2013 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Haboob (Post 2235529)

I'm constantly told by my friends, "It'll be there when you get back." or "Staring at your car still?" after I've been there for 15-20min. :icon17:

Haha I know what you mean! My gf gets annoyed when were walking back to my car and I say "wait wait! This would be a great pic. Could you move out the shot for a sec..? Or actually, just maybe bend over it a litte?" :ugh2: :tup:

DIGItonium

03-27-2013 07:12 AM

My favorite spot is when I'm parked underneath the white light post in a vacant lot at night. The PG and my wheels look sick. Haha.

b15	03-27-2013 07:47 AM

I love the lines of the 370z even though mine is black and it's harder to see. I think the 350 and 300zx were too big and bland and am glad the 370z returned to the traditional Z look.

When it first came out in 2009 I didn't really like the fangs. Now that I see the 2013 refresh, I actually like my fangs. I do like the LEDs but the revised front end looks too much like a 350z.

The1michael

03-27-2013 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by gpolak (Post 2235301)

This! The reason I bought a 12' over a 13'. Your 2013 got punched in the mouth :stirthepot:

Cvzg77r

03-27-2013 08:34 AM

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masterpiece indeed

Cvzg77r

03-27-2013 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by The1michael (Post 2235794)

This! The reason I bought a 12' over a 13'. Your 2013 got punched in the mouth :stirthepot:

^this hahaha

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