Why does the 370z get so much disrespect...

Duc_Z09 · 11-01-2014, 11:12 AM

I did a demo drive in one back when I was looking for a RWD sports coupe. Here are my impressions:

1. Handling is good (but really not better than my 370 nismo IMO).
2. Interior is cheap. Actually, everything about the car is cheap.
3. It has back seats. Screw that.

4. Power is... well, there's no nice way to say it. It's laughably slow.
5. Everything is an option. So by the time you get one kitted out half decently you're into $30k for an economy car with sports car pretentions.

6. The association. FR-S fanboys are the worst part about owning that car. The reason they keep comparing it to the 370 is they feel the need to justify their purchase in the face of a superior but more expensive option. Kinda reminds me of some Z fanboys ripping the Porsche Cayman, actually.

Buy what you like best and can afford. But don't trash the superior car just because you don't/can't have it.

11-01-2014, 11:12 AM	#11 (permalink)
Duc_Z09 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 876 Drives: With the blinker on. Rep Power: 24	I did a demo drive in one back when I was looking for a RWD sports coupe. Here are my impressions: 1. Handling is good (but really not better than my 370 nismo IMO). 2. Interior is cheap. Actually, everything about the car is cheap. 3. It has back seats. Screw that. 4. Power is... well, there's no nice way to say it. It's laughably slow. 5. Everything is an option. So by the time you get one kitted out half decently you're into $30k for an economy car with sports car pretentions. 6. The association. FR-S fanboys are the worst part about owning that car. The reason they keep comparing it to the 370 is they feel the need to justify their purchase in the face of a superior but more expensive option. Kinda reminds me of some Z fanboys ripping the Porsche Cayman, actually. Buy what you like best and can afford. But don't trash the superior car just because you don't/can't have it. Felix 808 and ajm216 like this. __________________ 2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot) 2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc) 2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers) Last edited by Duc_Z09; 11-01-2014 at 03:08 PM.