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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 05:16 AM
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I have noticed a number of 350Z owners are not jumping onto the 370Z band wagon. What changes are needed for you to sell your 350Z & buy a 370Z?


The 370Z is superior performance wise but is it enough to make you want to trade your Z in?
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 05:19 AM
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For me, I have several issues:

1. I want over 400hp. Adding a few ponies is nice but not enough to have car payments.

2. Drop the fangs.

3. Drop the raceboy door handles that have been on the 350Z & 370Z.

4. Smooth over the fenders. Like many new cars, the flat surface on the fenders distracts from its looks.
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 05:53 AM
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I don't think I will ever be in the market for a 370Z. Eventhough it is an improvement over my 350Z, it's not enough for me to buy one. I would rather buy used in that price range.
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 06:22 AM
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A large spike in the economy.

No ones has money they can through around right now and a larger car payment isnt on my to do list.
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 06:25 AM
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I have other priorities before I would look for another sports car, the 370z isn't a big enough bump in power for me to trade up and pay big time either.
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 06:26 AM
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IMO I personally like the look of the 350z over the 370z;
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 06:30 AM
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The car is plagued by its environment. It's release is likely a year or two too late
given the current state of affairs. Appearance wise, the designers missed a number
of critical marks. These combined failures will keep me from purchasing for at least 2-3
years.
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 06:45 AM
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Personal finances. I live well within my means and have too many other projects going on. A car payment is not in my near future.
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 06:49 AM
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As a gift maybe yes. Even so I would still keep my 350Z. I like the appearance far more than the 370. More power but I don't need it.
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 07:05 AM
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I shopped it before I got my '06 in December. I just couldn't justify spending that much on a toy that I only drive on the weekends.
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 07:21 AM
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1. Financial. I am driving an 07 S4 that is paid in full. Not sending a car payment away each month is wonderful.

2. Practicality. While I loved my Z, there were times when a backseat would have come in handy. I can see my self looking into something like a Jeep SRT8 or an Evo X if I decide on a second vehicle.

With all that being said, I saw my first 370Z (Sport) on Lake Shore Drive with some black wheels this weekend and thought it looked hot.
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 07:24 AM
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just recently bought a new 08 350Z - would never pay the kind of $ Nissan wants for the 370Z. Also prefer the cleaner JDM look of 350Z (especially the ZR).
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 07:44 AM
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more horses and maybe....
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 08:31 AM
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even if it was half off i wouldnt buy it..motor and interior good everything else not worth it inmo
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 08:35 AM
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someone to make me halfway decent offer on my 350 and i'd be all over a 370 base with sport package.
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 09:09 AM
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I'd say lower the prices. I don't see how any company could be releasing a new car in this economy. I know this sounds weird but, if they put the 370z in the same price range as the new camaro's, which have a base msrp at 23k and ss model at 31k, they'd be a big hit no doubt. If Nissan offered base at 23k, and the nismo at 31k, there is no reason people wouldn't be buying them.

but until the economy picks back up, I don't see the 370z being that large of a hit.
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 09:15 AM
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Thinking about picking one up if I get stationed in the states.
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 09:38 AM
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Just not worth the price difference between what I have now and what it is.

Since I buy cars every 4-5 years and not 2, I'll probably be looking for something completely different when I do decide to buy again, e.g. factory turbo, german, awd, more comfortable.
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by 350Zenophile
Just not worth the price difference between what I have now and what it is.

Since I buy cars every 4-5 years and not 2, I'll probably be looking for something completely different when I do decide to buy again, e.g. factory turbo, german, awd, more comfortable.
sounds like you want an audi s4
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 10:19 AM
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Loose the buttplug, catfish styling and fangs and I'm game. Right now I just can't get over the bloated appearance of the car when compared to the current Z.
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