I am in a position to get my hands on a vert. when they are released, my question is should i sell my two cars to get it?
I have a modded up 97 mustang gt and a 95 volvo 850 turbo ( winter). I'm still debating. Any imput would help. Is the vert. worth the wait? Moose

 

Maybe not if you live in Michigan. Try to figure a way to keep the Volvo so you'll be able to get around in the winter. Many report that Z's don't fare very well in the snow and ice.


Steve

 

I would agree, is the convertable worth the wait? maybe for someone thats in florida, or california and could use it year round. but then again, youd only really use yours in the summer, so you could use the open air 100% of the time even if its only 50% of the year.

also remember the convertable will cost more, about 3-5000 more.

if you want a weekend cruiser for the summer months, convertable is the way to go. if you want a summer racer that your gonna mod, go with the lighter, more structurally sound hard top, and save a few bucks, and enjoy a quieter cabin.

 

Since you live in Michigan, a Convertible 350Z cannot be your only car. I used to live in upstate NY, a foot or 2 of snow is not very friendly to RWD car. Financially, you have to factor in a beater for the winter. As for the Mustang, I take the Z over it any day. I used to own a Mustang II when I was younger, it was very unreliable. I sold it when it and bought a Celica instead.

 

im moving to s. cali by summertime.. sorry fellas
moose

 

Well, that removes a big reason to not get a convertible.

Keep in mind that unless Nissan does some engine upgrading, the convertible will be slower than the current Z.

But, it still sounds pretty attractive to me.

I'd go for it.

California is made for convertibles.....and blondes.

 

Depends on your driving habits and tastes. I'm a performance enthusiast so I will always take a hard top over a rag top. It's nice sometimes to drop the top in the sun but 80% of the time I don't. And I live in sunny San Diego. I almost never took off my targa on my Supra. I only dropped the top on my Prowler when I first got it but haven't done it much since. You'll have a more structurally sound car with a hard top that's lighter and faster. You'll have a more enjoyable cruise down the coast with a ragtop. Your call.

 

you own a supra and a prowler? Wow. And only 28 years old? What do you do for a living, or what do your parents do?

 

I could be way wrong here, but I heard that the convertable had been cancelled.

 

How did you know I was only 28? Actually I'm 27. Turning 28 in April. I sold my 97 Turbo Supra. Bought an 02 Candy Red Prowler. Still have it but I'm selling it and buying a 350Z. I miss the performance of my Supra but don't want a used car. Got my Supra when I was 22. Also had a 68 Vette before that. All of which I bought myself. I work in the video gaming industry. Which company I won't say else I might start getting tons of hate mail ;P
Been in the game industry since I was 20 so I've made pretty good money for awhile.

 

well, maybe the thought of moving to a new climate, especially from michigan is probably the reason i am in a debate, but i feel the hardtop always looks better and obviously perfoms better, and more structurly sound. My current car (mustang) is a hardtop .....this may be a totally different question, will i miss the performance loss to a new car, my stang has 340hp/351lb tq.
But i think im ready for a smoother, different ' real sports car'

 

Hey I work in videogames too..the money is nice huh

 

I don't think anyone has mentioned that the convertible only comes in AUTOMATIC!!!

 

Uh, you put your birthday in your Profile.

 

Since Nissan has not announced any details or shown the car why do you say it is only available in the automatic? None of the dealers I have talked to have any details yet.

Although it _could_ be true, but it sure seems unlikely. This car is clearly targeted to compete with other sport convertibles which all have manual gear boxes available

Porsche Boxster
Ford Mustang
Audi TT
BMW Z3/Z4
Chevy Corvette
Chevy Camaro (now defunct)
Mercedes SLK

All of these cars are available with a stick. I can't think of any good reason that Nissan would drop the ball and not offer a stick shift. The car was designed as a convertible from the beginning so any mechanical requirements could have been addressed.

If Nissan decides not to offer a stick in the convertible I will cancel my deposit and go get the Z4. It's not as fast, but I want a stick.

 

Last official word from Nissan was that the convertible will be at some USA car shows later this year.

Perhaps this was some sort of troll?

On the bright side...If it has been canceled you have just scooped everybody including all the car magazines.

 

DOH! Didn't even realise I did that. Didn't know people even looked at that.

Wildone_106, what company do you work for? I work for
SOE.