What I speculate on the 370z, after driving a 350z convertible

huoZian · 08-29-2009, 12:23 PM

I am hopefully going to get a PG 6MT 370z in the next couple of weeks, but have never driven a 2 seater before, and haven't had time to go in for a test drive. My last car was a civic ex coupe MT. A week ago i got a rental upgrade to a 350z convertible AT, and for the benefit of others in a similar situation here are some observations. (and if current owners can chime in all the better)

* Trunk space for a convertible is ridiculous: I know the trunk space for the coupe is vastly improved. but it's unacceptable that you can't fit two carry-on bags in there easily. I don't expect the new roadster to be much better.
* Blind spot: I think the blind spot was bad, but not terrible. once again prolly because of the roof. If the coupe were slightly better I don't think it'd be an issue. It felt like around one sedan's "length" between the rear and side mirrors.
* Driver-centric: It makes no pretense that your car and yours alone. Legroom is awesome, and the steering is highly responsive. Not under or over steer as I drove thru moderately hilly Griffith Park in LA.
* Tiptronic: was bleh. Even on the forced manual mode, not "feeling" the transmission on the clutch makes the experience makes it a little detached.
* Noise: was not bad at all. The engine is a subdued hum, but can dish it out. Road noise was moderate. I think it was an "ehthusiast" model

-Kevin

spearfish25 · 08-29-2009, 01:28 PM

Rather than speculate, just go drive a 370z at a dealer. The 370 and 350 are not really comparable cars. Every one of the things you've commented on is different in the 370. Most for the better except perhaps the road noise.

AutoX Z · 08-29-2009, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

Rather than speculate, just go drive a 370z at a dealer. The 370 and 350 are not really comparable cars. Every one of the things you've commented on is different in the 370. Most for the better except perhaps the road noise.

and the blind spots, those are still pretty bad.

nogoodname · 08-29-2009, 08:07 PM

blind spots are always bad for coupes...... complaining about that is like complaining about grass is green....lol

frost · 08-29-2009, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

Rather than speculate, just go drive a 370z at a dealer. The 370 and 350 are not really comparable cars. Every one of the things you've commented on is different in the 370. Most for the better except perhaps the road noise.

If we are speculating, let's discuss the issues with the 400Z

Togo · 08-29-2009, 08:15 PM

BanningZ · 08-29-2009, 08:15 PM

Compared to a boat, I would totally agree. The blind spots are terrible.

Togo · 08-29-2009, 08:16 PM

I thought it was going to be the 420Z 4.2L powered with the VQ42VHR-VTEC engine

frost · 08-29-2009, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Togo

I thought it was going to be the 420Z 4.2L powered with the VQ42VHR-VTEC engine

But what about its blind spots?

nogoodname · 08-29-2009, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Togo

I thought it was going to be the 420Z 4.2L powered with the VQ42VHR-VTEC engine

i see problems with the VTEC trying to get along with the beville.... i mean VVEL

Togo · 08-29-2009, 08:18 PM

Oh... i heard they are still gonna be there...

frost · 08-29-2009, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nogoodname

i see problems with the VTEC trying to get along with the beville.... i mean VVEL

The Beville II

Togo · 08-29-2009, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nogoodname

i see problems with the VTEC trying to get along with the beville.... i mean VVEL

ROFL... ass

nogoodname · 08-29-2009, 08:19 PM

i searched the forums for other speculation threads and found this...

check it 370z speculation

Togo · 08-29-2009, 08:20 PM

lol i saw this one coming a mile away

08-29-2009, 12:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
huoZian Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Emeryville Posts: 8 Drives: 6MT Base+sports Rep Power: 16	What I speculate on the 370z, after driving a 350z convertible I am hopefully going to get a PG 6MT 370z in the next couple of weeks, but have never driven a 2 seater before, and haven't had time to go in for a test drive. My last car was a civic ex coupe MT. A week ago i got a rental upgrade to a 350z convertible AT, and for the benefit of others in a similar situation here are some observations. (and if current owners can chime in all the better) * Trunk space for a convertible is ridiculous: I know the trunk space for the coupe is vastly improved. but it's unacceptable that you can't fit two carry-on bags in there easily. I don't expect the new roadster to be much better. * Blind spot: I think the blind spot was bad, but not terrible. once again prolly because of the roof. If the coupe were slightly better I don't think it'd be an issue. It felt like around one sedan's "length" between the rear and side mirrors. * Driver-centric: It makes no pretense that your car and yours alone. Legroom is awesome, and the steering is highly responsive. Not under or over steer as I drove thru moderately hilly Griffith Park in LA. * Tiptronic: was bleh. Even on the forced manual mode, not "feeling" the transmission on the clutch makes the experience makes it a little detached. * Noise: was not bad at all. The engine is a subdued hum, but can dish it out. Road noise was moderate. I think it was an "ehthusiast" model -Kevin

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spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Rather than speculate, just go drive a 370z at a dealer. The 370 and 350 are not really comparable cars. Every one of the things you've commented on is different in the 370. Most for the better except perhaps the road noise.

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nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	i searched the forums for other speculation threads and found this... check it 370z speculation

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Togo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: E. Northport, NY Posts: 7,597 Drives: Stuff Rep Power: 656	lol i saw this one coming a mile away