Autoweek's review of 370Z Roadster

ConchZ2 · 08-25-2009, 01:44 AM

Nissan chops the top off its 370Z and adds a whole lot of fun

Nissan chops the top off its 370Z and adds a whole lot of fun: AutoWeek Magazine

Plasmaball · 08-25-2009, 02:53 AM

convertible hardtop would have been better.I prefer my cars to actually look good.

spearfish25 · 08-25-2009, 07:30 AM

I would have waited for a hardtop convertible. I couldn't fathom Chicago winters with a soft-top. That being said, I still long for a convertible at times during these beautiful, cool 75F Chicago summer days...

Lug · 08-25-2009, 08:48 AM

The infinity hard top version added over 400 lbs. to the car.

ZCarMan · 08-25-2009, 03:43 PM

I also wanted to see the 370Z in a hard top convertible but then realized that with the added weight gain and the uptick in cost for a hard top convertible, it would have placed the Z in a price category that Nissan didn't want to be in.

DropTopGal · 08-25-2009, 09:18 PM

As mentioned in another thread, I'll take mine in RED, fully optioned of course. March 2010!

alan93rsa · 08-26-2009, 10:48 AM

The hard tops are mechanical failure waiting to happen. The last I heard BMW does not include the hardtop in it's extended warranty on the 335i.

mspeasl · 08-26-2009, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alan93rsa

The hard tops are mechanical failure waiting to happen.

Oh I don't know about that as there are still a lot of mid 50's Fords around and the tops still work on them. Now that's not saying they havn't been a pain in the a$$ for the last 50+ years.

kantonm · 08-26-2009, 01:45 PM

Love the looks of the roadster.. I'm glad that nissan didn't put a metal retracting roof, all the reviews of the G37 complain about the lack of trunk room.. the top mechanism would have virtually eliminated the trunk, not good in a 2 seat roadster... I'm glad that a golf bag can still fit in the trunk... I'll take one in Black Cherry!!!

John Bradley · 08-27-2009, 02:04 PM

Got money in hand just waiting for this thing to hit my dealer

08-25-2009, 01:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
ConchZ2 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: connecticut Posts: 329 Drives: 09 370Z red 6sp sprt Rep Power: 16	Autoweek's review of 370Z Roadster Nissan chops the top off its 370Z and adds a whole lot of fun Nissan chops the top off its 370Z and adds a whole lot of fun: AutoWeek Magazine

08-25-2009, 08:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 19	The infinity hard top version added over 400 lbs. to the car. __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs

08-26-2009, 10:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
alan93rsa Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 412 Drives: 16 Cayman GT4 Red Rep Power: 220	The hard tops are mechanical failure waiting to happen. The last I heard BMW does not include the hardtop in it's extended warranty on the 335i. __________________ 16 Cayman GT4, Carmine Red, Buckets, PCCB etc.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
AutoWeek 370Z Roadster First Drive	semtex	Nissan 370Z Roadster (Convertible)	4	08-25-2009 09:13 PM
Autoweek Nismo 370Z article	semtex	Nissan 370Z Photos / Spyshots / Video / Media Gallery	11	07-02-2009 11:38 PM
370Z Roadster Release	devon1cb	Nissan 370Z Roadster (Convertible)	2	06-05-2009 09:28 AM
Nismo 370z roadster	Wright	Nissan 370Z Roadster (Convertible)	0	04-22-2009 10:32 AM
AutoWeek review of Genesis Coupe	semtex	Other Vehicles	2	03-22-2009 08:49 PM

08-25-2009, 02:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
Plasmaball Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 113 Drives: 6sp PG 370z Rep Power: 16	convertible hardtop would have been better.I prefer my cars to actually look good.

08-25-2009, 07:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	I would have waited for a hardtop convertible. I couldn't fathom Chicago winters with a soft-top. That being said, I still long for a convertible at times during these beautiful, cool 75F Chicago summer days...

08-25-2009, 03:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
ZCarMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 4,488 Drives: 09 Z34, 13 F-150 Rep Power: 25	I also wanted to see the 370Z in a hard top convertible but then realized that with the added weight gain and the uptick in cost for a hard top convertible, it would have placed the Z in a price category that Nissan didn't want to be in.

08-25-2009, 09:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
DropTopGal Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 42 Drives: 370Z Vert (TBA) Rep Power: 15	As mentioned in another thread, I'll take mine in RED, fully optioned of course. March 2010!

08-26-2009, 01:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
kantonm Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: california Posts: 29 Drives: 06 Acura TL Rep Power: 16	Love the looks of the roadster.. I'm glad that nissan didn't put a metal retracting roof, all the reviews of the G37 complain about the lack of trunk room.. the top mechanism would have virtually eliminated the trunk, not good in a 2 seat roadster... I'm glad that a golf bag can still fit in the trunk... I'll take one in Black Cherry!!!

08-27-2009, 02:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
John Bradley Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 419 Drives: 2010 Silver RDZTER Rep Power: 15	Got money in hand just waiting for this thing to hit my dealer