Roadster

drarncruz · 04-28-2009, 12:32 AM

I was waiting to see what the roadster looked like before purchasing the new 370z. I had the 350z convertible but did not like the way it looked with the top up. After looking at the new 370z convertible with the top down - it looks like a miata on steroids. I tried to look for pics of the convertible with the top up but I think that nissan is only showing the car with the top down for fears people may not like what they see with it up.

In addition, the design of the 370z was to bring back some of the styling ques from the old 240z which I personally like. I don't see how they can keep the same styling ques in the convertible. So for me that's two strikes against the convertible - so i'm buying the coupe.

As for price, I would look to pay $8-10,000 over the coupe price. My 350z convertible was about $43,000 (new/touring).

That's my two cents!

redcoupe1 · 04-28-2009, 10:22 AM

I'm waiting to see what the vert looks like, too. I was considering a G37x coupe for the practicality of AWD, but I really like the z vert so far from what I've seen...

semtex · 06-02-2009, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drarncruz

I tried to look for pics of the convertible with the top up but I think that nissan is only showing the car with the top down for fears people may not like what they see with it up.

That's my two cents!

Quote:

Originally Posted by redcoupe1

I'm waiting to see what the vert looks like, too. I was considering a G37x coupe for the practicality of AWD, but I really like the z vert so far from what I've seen...

Welcome to the forum, guys. I recommend you take the time to explore the different sections. Had you done that, you might have found this thread, which has all the Roadster pics, including top-up. Official 370Z Convertible Pictures Released 4.7.09

SiXK · 06-02-2009, 11:49 AM

one of the magazines, I think its Motor Trend has some pics this month of the top up and with the top down. It does look good with the top down, and better than average for a convertible with the top up IMO. Up or down I think the coupe looks better. when you get rid of the roof you lose those great upswept side windows, one of the best features of the 370Z IMO.

In the article they say a Nissan designer said the 370Z was designed as a convertible first. Not sure if that meant just cosmetically or completely.

06-02-2009, 11:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
SiXK Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orlando Posts: 352 Drives: 09 370Z / 91 300ZXTT Rep Power: 187	one of the magazines, I think its Motor Trend has some pics this month of the top up and with the top down. It does look good with the top down, and better than average for a convertible with the top up IMO. Up or down I think the coupe looks better. when you get rid of the roof you lose those great upswept side windows, one of the best features of the 370Z IMO. In the article they say a Nissan designer said the 370Z was designed as a convertible first. Not sure if that meant just cosmetically or completely. __________________ Magnetic Black 2009 370Z / Pearl Yellow 1991 300ZXTT

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04-28-2009, 12:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
drarncruz Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: california Posts: 7 Drives: VW rabbit 2008 Rep Power: 18	I was waiting to see what the roadster looked like before purchasing the new 370z. I had the 350z convertible but did not like the way it looked with the top up. After looking at the new 370z convertible with the top down - it looks like a miata on steroids. I tried to look for pics of the convertible with the top up but I think that nissan is only showing the car with the top down for fears people may not like what they see with it up. In addition, the design of the 370z was to bring back some of the styling ques from the old 240z which I personally like. I don't see how they can keep the same styling ques in the convertible. So for me that's two strikes against the convertible - so i'm buying the coupe. As for price, I would look to pay $8-10,000 over the coupe price. My 350z convertible was about $43,000 (new/touring). That's my two cents!

04-28-2009, 10:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
redcoupe1 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: central illinois Posts: 3 Drives: 2004 Acura RL Rep Power: 18	I'm waiting to see what the vert looks like, too. I was considering a G37x coupe for the practicality of AWD, but I really like the z vert so far from what I've seen...