Woo! Consumer Reports Rates 350Z in 2007 Car Guide
07-01-2007, 06:34 PM
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Woo! Consumer Reports Rates 350Z in 2007 Car Guide
I was in Barnes & Noble for a little while today, before my movie began, and I saw the 2007 Consumer Reports Car Guide. I was very happy to see them talk about the Z favorably, by giving it a check-mark and a "recommended" stamp. On top of that, the car's depreciation mark was noted as "Excellent", which put us above Benz and BMW, and right next to Lexus. Their 0-60 estimate was beyond wrong (6.2 seconds, lawlz) but hey...can't win them all.
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07-01-2007, 08:38 PM
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Consumers Reports has rated the 350Z highly for at least 3 years and has given them a Recommended stamp each time. Engine reliability has been consistently above average. They are very complimentary of the Z's V6 and its performance. Their main complaint with the pre 06 models was the hard ride. They describe this as improved in 06 and I suspect will do so also for the 07. The Z is described as significantly better than the Corvette (which does not have a Recommended stamp). The Corvette's mechanical reliability record has been well below average for as far back as I can remember. Its almost a trademark of the car. The main advantage for the Corvette is a hell of a cult following that keeps sales and resales up regardless of what level of mechanical quality you get for your money (which is probably close to twice what you'd pay for the average 350Z.)
07-01-2007, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by bugsbbunny
The Z always does well with car mags...
( fully loaded, BTW )
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07-01-2007, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Tac-M
car$driver dissed it over an rx7, mustang, and a new tt. as i remember, they tested a base Z, it won in almost all performance categories, but they picked an rx7 ( fully loaded, BTW )
( fully loaded, BTW )
07-02-2007, 05:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Tac-M
car$driver dissed it over an rx7, mustang, and a new tt. as i remember, they tested a base Z, it won in almost all performance categories, but they picked an rx7 ( fully loaded, BTW )
( fully loaded, BTW )I read that review too. Their main reason for not picking the Z seemed to be that the Base model was less luxurious inside and not as loaded (no leather seats, etc) as the other models. If that was one of their criterea why didn't they pick a Z model that was at the same price level as the other cars? Didn't make sense. Almost got the feeling they were looking for a reason to avoid having the Z come out on top.
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07-02-2007, 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by trains1937
I read that review too. Their main reason for not picking the Z seemed to be that the Base model was less luxurious inside and not as loaded (no leather seats, etc) as the other models. If that was one of their criterea why didn't they pick a Z model that was at the same price level as the other cars? Didn't make sense. Almost got the feeling they were looking for a reason to avoid having the Z come out on top.
I bought that C&D and read it on a flight recently and I agree it made little sense. The testing results would seem to make the Z first or second pick but you can't ignore the driver reactions to the perceived car quality/luxury factor. They did mention that the Z tested was the base model but failed to make the differences clear when they posted their results. It wasn't fair or balanced reporting and as a former C&D subscriber I don't miss my monthly edition at all.
Bad test...period
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07-02-2007, 09:02 AM
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Bob,
I bought that C&D and read it on a flight recently and I agree it made little sense. The testing results would seem to make the Z first or second pick but you can't ignore the driver reactions to the perceived car quality/luxury factor. They did mention that the Z tested was the base model but failed to make the differences clear when they posted their results. It wasn't fair or balanced reporting and as a former C&D subscriber I don't miss my monthly edition at all.
Bad test...period
Ed
I bought that C&D and read it on a flight recently and I agree it made little sense. The testing results would seem to make the Z first or second pick but you can't ignore the driver reactions to the perceived car quality/luxury factor. They did mention that the Z tested was the base model but failed to make the differences clear when they posted their results. It wasn't fair or balanced reporting and as a former C&D subscriber I don't miss my monthly edition at all.
Bad test...period
Ed
07-02-2007, 01:32 PM
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IMHO, I really don't care much for these car magazine reports. Most of us have personally test driven other sports cars before purchasing our Zs. We all have our own reasons why we purchased a Z and no one can deny that the Z is a great car at a great price compared to other similar sports cars.
07-02-2007, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by EdAInWestOC
Bob,
I bought that C&D and read it on a flight recently and I agree it made little sense. The testing results would seem to make the Z first or second pick but you can't ignore the driver reactions to the perceived car quality/luxury factor. They did mention that the Z tested was the base model but failed to make the differences clear when they posted their results. It wasn't fair or balanced reporting and as a former C&D subscriber I don't miss my monthly edition at all.
Bad test...period
Ed
I bought that C&D and read it on a flight recently and I agree it made little sense. The testing results would seem to make the Z first or second pick but you can't ignore the driver reactions to the perceived car quality/luxury factor. They did mention that the Z tested was the base model but failed to make the differences clear when they posted their results. It wasn't fair or balanced reporting and as a former C&D subscriber I don't miss my monthly edition at all.
Bad test...period
Ed
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07-03-2007, 12:32 PM
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yup i read the C&D too, wasnt the mustang some special edition too? plus every car was not tested using the base model like the 350 was. its kinda like like comparing the base Z to a loaded one then completely bashing the base one for not being as equipped.
07-03-2007, 12:58 PM
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I saw Ratatouille, and it was fantastic. Hahaha.
