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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by only350z
Anyone else notice the LEDs on the headlight..?
They kinda do.. The 1st 2 dots look like they have bulbs in this pic..



But Imo I think their just plastic accents. But then again until we either see higher res pics or the car itself? Who knows?
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 09:02 AM
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im very depressed now. the more i look at it, the more i want to trade in my 07
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by HoustnZ
The 370Z makes the design of the 350 show it's age.
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The 350 is looking more in common with the 300 when looking at the comparo.

The 370 looks great, a little tint and beefier exhaust and I'll be sold! I too like the vertical handles
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike@Blackline
rule breakers ftw!
They're not breaking the rules. They're posting spy shots that were taken by others quite a while ago. MT did not reveal any interior pics they took.
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 09:15 AM
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Someone needs to Photochop out the Duct-Tape so we can get a better look at the lines. pretty please?
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 09:39 AM
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I've seen several posts stating how the new 370 has hints of the GTR. I've stood next to a GTR with my 350Z next to it. The GTR is HUGE! Not even sports car like. The 370Z is smaller (albiet boxier) than the 350Z and would make the GTR look even bigger...oversized even.
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Rexy7
I don't think those are led's ala Audi r5, but if it is,those will look sick on the 370z.
Exactly. Audi's answer to BMW's angel eye lights is pretty cool looking... it would be nice if the 370Z design integrates LED accent lights...
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 09:56 AM
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no doubt the car will be a performer and everything, but i hate the styling. just looking at the side by side comparison of the 350z and 370z makes me hate it more. i think they destroyed the flowing lines that were in the 350z. i like the interior though
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 10:20 AM
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They still are covering up the boomerang head and tail lights... lets just hope they figured out that the boomerang feature is atrocious and are remaking the final product.
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Greg06
Thanks for the share!

I guess we can now assume without a doubt, that there is going to be a different (lower) trim. As this latest mule has a MT, no view screen and different brakes.




Interesting differences. It does in a subtle way, make the 350 look dated.
Is it just me or does it look like that 350z photo has been stretched a bit to make it seem a lot longer than the 370z? Because i know my 08 is not that long.
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 11:10 AM
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so....I want one. can't wait to drive one...I hope it impresses me. if not I'm going all out on an Elise in a cpl yrs.
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Scipher21
Is it just me or does it look like that 350z photo has been stretched a bit to make it seem a lot longer than the 370z? Because i know my 08 is not that long.

The 350z still holds its own..reasons why I got my Z...but after these new pictures and threads on the 370z I am tempted on trading in my car
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 12:10 PM
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There are some other interior shots that show behind the seats a little bit. It looks like the crossbar is gone. The new interior shows that they definitely shortened the car and had to make space gaining accommodations. Only one cup holder in the console instead of two in tandem, the inside door handles are shorter (front to back), overall it looks okay inside albiet a little cramped.

I still don't like the appearance of the outside. The car just looks like a 350Z that was squished into something shorter. The rear hatch area is very pronounced in the side shot achieving the look of the old Mustang fastback or 1966-67 Plymouth Barracuda. I think this car should be considered a rough draft and hopefully they will make some significant body changes in the next couple years to get the thing evened out. It's just not there yet.
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Scipher21
Is it just me or does it look like that 350z photo has been stretched a bit to make it seem a lot longer than the 370z? Because i know my 08 is not that long.
Actually I think it is the other way around. The 370Z proportions are off and distorted. If you really wanted to make sure of the 350Z you could measure the wheel in the photo and then measure its overall length/height and see if they are the correction proportions. But, just looking at it the photo of the 370Z was distorted by the camera. The camera was close and a wide angle shot was taken. You can tell how the extremities of the car bowing in.
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 12:50 PM
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This may have already been mentioned, but it looks like it has a 'true dual' exhaust as standard...

Pic:
http://www.motortrend.com/future/fut.../photo_29.html

Notice the twin pipes under the rear diff.
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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The 370 looks good from some angles but from other angles looks really wierd. I don't think you plan on looking at your car at a certain angle all the time. I will keep the 350 and go turbo. I'm not liking the car from the b-pillar back it looks really crazy. I do like the interior better than the 350 and also the wide rear fenders. overall though i don't like the car that much. I'm sure the performance will help to make up for it. Just wait until they unleash the bananas lights in the back and the front you guys might change your minds. I see why they are keeping them covered, lol.
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Greg06
Thanks for the share!

I guess we can now assume without a doubt, that there is going to be a different (lower) trim. As this latest mule has a MT, no view screen and different brakes.




Interesting differences. It does in a subtle way, make the 350 look dated.
Is it me or the new 370Z looks a little bit taller than the old 350Z?
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 04:28 PM
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it looks taller because of the roofline..
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 04:30 PM
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So they shortened the car. That means an even more cramped interior for tall drivers... Dumbasses
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Blk03G35
So they shortened the car. That means an even more cramped interior for tall drivers... Dumbasses

That'll teach you to be tall!
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