Is the 370Z really THAT loud???

MeetJoeAsian · 08-24-2009, 03:18 PM

In the previous Z model (the 350), the biggest complaint was it was too plain and cheap looking on the inside. Well, I liked the way that cabin was built: simple, plain, cut to the chase of raw sports car and power. I didn't have any complaint regarding the interior of the 350, not even the lack of a glovebox.

Now in the 370Z, the main complaints are: too loud and rough ride. I'm getting mine on Wednesday so I can't really check it out yet. But can you long time 350Z previous owners tell me if it is worse in the 370Z than the 350Z? It's a pure sports car, if you want a GT, then get a 370Z.

nogoodname · 08-24-2009, 03:20 PM

what?? the 370z is better in every way.

just like the G37 is better in every way to the G35

awesomez · 08-24-2009, 03:24 PM

Is it louder than 350Z, hell yeah. The thing is I find that as a good thing. The 350Z didn't sound like it had the grunt that it does. The 370Z "loudness" is very much appropriate for the performance. It's much quieter during normal driving than 350Z. It's when you get into high RPMs when its loud.

I find the ride simply more comfortable on 370Z even on the low profile tires with sport package. That may be due to seats and everything else but the bottom line is that it's more comfortable.

Modshack · 08-24-2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MeetJoeAsian

Now in the 370Z, the main complaints are: too loud and rough ride. .

Quit reading the Reviews. Loud and rough compared to what? A Lincoln town car? Sure.. OK.... Go Drive it. Neither are the case in reality especially if you're coming from a 350..

MeetJoeAsian · 08-24-2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by awesomez

Is it louder than 350Z, hell yeah. The thing is I find that as a good thing. The 350Z didn't sound like it had the grunt that it does. The 370Z "loudness" is very much appropriate for the performance.

I find the ride simply more comfortable on 370Z even on the low profile tires with sport package.

that's what I was trying to get at. If it's loud because of poor quality or loud because of engine. I read a review for the G35 coupe that complained that the exhaust note of the G35c was making the car too loud...and I was thinking in my head "Who the hell call these fools car enthusiasts and gave them the job to write reviews for cars"

nogoodname · 08-24-2009, 03:28 PM

it's not loud, it's what a chunky V6 should sound like...lol

quit reading reviewer articles, it's what you like that matters

Endgame · 08-24-2009, 03:33 PM

Good question and great responses!! Don't listen to the car review. I am sure a Z06 is loud and rough when compared to a Bentley.

BTW - LOVE you user name MeetJoeAsian! I get it....

nogoodname · 08-24-2009, 03:35 PM

you're going to like it.... trust us man..... go for a test drive and come back here and say it's loud.... i dare ya

Modshack · 08-24-2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MeetJoeAsian

"Who the hell call these fools car enthusiasts and gave them the job to write reviews for cars"

Exactly. My car, even with a Stillen Exhaust and CAI could hardly be called loud..

DIGItonium · 08-24-2009, 03:47 PM

The 370Z is nowhere near as rough as the 350Z ('03). The car is so much more comfortable and confident to drive.

As for "loud," the 370Z exhibits a roaring road noise on certain roads. I think a different set of tires might alleviate this problem, but it's no deal breaker.

Regrets? None.

MeetJoeAsian · 08-24-2009, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Endgame

BTW - LOVE you user name MeetJoeAsian! I get it....

ThanX

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Originally Posted by nogoodname

you're going to like it.... trust us man..... go for a test drive and come back here and say it's loud.... i dare ya

I took a half day test drive and I loved it more than my 350Z and G35c

spearfish25 · 08-24-2009, 04:45 PM

I said this before too. Do you think Ascari or Koenigsegg owners complain that their cars are too loud? No one who wants a sports car should complain about hearing the engine.

The car and engine sound great. There is some road noise which may be what the reviewers are noting. It's not the end of the world or a car-killing fault. You'll get used to it quickly.

arcticreaver · 08-24-2009, 05:17 PM

i want to hear the engine and exhaust when i rev it up and go.

Jme370 · 08-24-2009, 05:20 PM

370z= much improved ride from 350z. When driving my 370 compared to my 350, the 370 feels much more refined. I feel as though I am driving an exotic vs the 350 felt like a nissan. Also, you're driving a sports car, do you want it to be silent? The stock 370z sounds just like it should.

mrarroyo · 08-24-2009, 05:44 PM

I do not think it is loud enough, I want to heard! Damn it!

08-24-2009, 03:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
MeetJoeAsian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 342 Drives: 350Z to G35c to 370Z Rep Power: 15	Is the 370Z really THAT loud??? In the previous Z model (the 350), the biggest complaint was it was too plain and cheap looking on the inside. Well, I liked the way that cabin was built: simple, plain, cut to the chase of raw sports car and power. I didn't have any complaint regarding the interior of the 350, not even the lack of a glovebox. Now in the 370Z, the main complaints are: too loud and rough ride. I'm getting mine on Wednesday so I can't really check it out yet. But can you long time 350Z previous owners tell me if it is worse in the 370Z than the 350Z? It's a pure sports car, if you want a GT, then get a 370Z.

08-24-2009, 03:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
awesomez Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: VA Posts: 199 Drives: 09 370Z Touring 7AT Rep Power: 15	Is it louder than 350Z, hell yeah. The thing is I find that as a good thing. The 350Z didn't sound like it had the grunt that it does. The 370Z "loudness" is very much appropriate for the performance. It's much quieter during normal driving than 350Z. It's when you get into high RPMs when its loud. I find the ride simply more comfortable on 370Z even on the low profile tires with sport package. That may be due to seats and everything else but the bottom line is that it's more comfortable. Last edited by awesomez; 08-24-2009 at 03:27 PM.

08-24-2009, 03:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	The 370Z is nowhere near as rough as the 350Z ('03). The car is so much more comfortable and confident to drive. As for "loud," the 370Z exhibits a roaring road noise on certain roads. I think a different set of tires might alleviate this problem, but it's no deal breaker. Regrets? None. __________________

08-24-2009, 05:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
arcticreaver Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 769 Drives: 2009 Z34 7AT PG Rep Power: 924	i want to hear the engine and exhaust when i rev it up and go. __________________ http://www.facebook.com/arcticreaver - FaceBook http://www.linkedin.com/pub/sam-yang/a/832/325 - LinkedIn Profile

08-24-2009, 05:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
Jme370 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 81 Drives: 10 370z Roadster Rep Power: 15	370z= much improved ride from 350z. When driving my 370 compared to my 350, the 370 feels much more refined. I feel as though I am driving an exotic vs the 350 felt like a nissan. Also, you're driving a sports car, do you want it to be silent? The stock 370z sounds just like it should. __________________ 2010 370ZR Touring <PG/Blk 6 spd>Sport.Mats.Kicks. Sold.2009 370Z Touring<MB/Grey 6spd>Mats.Aero.Nav.

08-24-2009, 03:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	what?? the 370z is better in every way. just like the G37 is better in every way to the G35

08-24-2009, 03:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	it's not loud, it's what a chunky V6 should sound like...lol quit reading reviewer articles, it's what you like that matters

08-24-2009, 03:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 223	Good question and great responses!! Don't listen to the car review. I am sure a Z06 is loud and rough when compared to a Bentley. BTW - LOVE you user name MeetJoeAsian! I get it....

08-24-2009, 03:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	you're going to like it.... trust us man..... go for a test drive and come back here and say it's loud.... i dare ya

08-24-2009, 04:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	I said this before too. Do you think Ascari or Koenigsegg owners complain that their cars are too loud? No one who wants a sports car should complain about hearing the engine. The car and engine sound great. There is some road noise which may be what the reviewers are noting. It's not the end of the world or a car-killing fault. You'll get used to it quickly.

08-24-2009, 05:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
mrarroyo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Heaven on Earth Posts: 211 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 15	I do not think it is loud enough, I want to heard! Damn it!

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