Looks like I will keep my 350z
Looks like I will keep my 350z
I was planning to trade in my 350z a year after 370z launch but it turns out i can keep the 350z and get the 370z too.My goal is to wait for the 2nd yr 370z but if i'm not patient i may end up buying early.
Anyone going to keep their old 350z and get the 370z too?
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The more I research cars in the price range from Mazda (I know I know) to low end Lexus to Mustang (the "Bulitt" package is interesting I must say) I do believe my 350Z will be traded in assuming the 370 stays around the 30K mark. Really, the bang for the buck is awesome and it just looks SO much better than anything out there (IMO) save for our 350...
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For what I would get from the 370 over the 350...
-roughly 10% increase in HP
-improved interior construction materials
-loss of available storage space that's already a premium
-visually confusing body design with weird features
It's essentially still a 350Z for all intents and purposes (but the 350 is an original design that stands on its own...let's face it, the 350 IS the recognizable shape of a Z car today and for the foreseeable future, even with the 370 in the mix).
It's not worth it. I will wait for the next generation Z and hopefully Nissan will deliver an exciting new design that stands on its own, just like its predecessors (240, 300, and 350).
-roughly 10% increase in HP
-improved interior construction materials
-loss of available storage space that's already a premium
-visually confusing body design with weird features
It's essentially still a 350Z for all intents and purposes (but the 350 is an original design that stands on its own...let's face it, the 350 IS the recognizable shape of a Z car today and for the foreseeable future, even with the 370 in the mix).
It's not worth it. I will wait for the next generation Z and hopefully Nissan will deliver an exciting new design that stands on its own, just like its predecessors (240, 300, and 350).
For what I would get from the 370 over the 350...
-roughly 10% increase in HP
-improved interior construction materials
-loss of available storage space that's already a premium
-visually confusing body design with weird features
It's essentially still a 350Z for all intents and purposes (but the 350 is an original design that stands on its own...let's face it, the 350 IS the recognizable shape of a Z car today and for the foreseeable future, even with the 370 in the mix).
It's not worth it. I will wait for the next generation Z and hopefully Nissan will deliver an exciting new design that stands on its own, just like its predecessors (240, 300, and 350).
-roughly 10% increase in HP
-improved interior construction materials
-loss of available storage space that's already a premium
-visually confusing body design with weird features
It's essentially still a 350Z for all intents and purposes (but the 350 is an original design that stands on its own...let's face it, the 350 IS the recognizable shape of a Z car today and for the foreseeable future, even with the 370 in the mix).
It's not worth it. I will wait for the next generation Z and hopefully Nissan will deliver an exciting new design that stands on its own, just like its predecessors (240, 300, and 350).
Not a Corvette person. The car has always been way too big for my taste no matter what model year except maybe when it was first introduced. It looks like a cigarette boat on wheels.
As to your point, I'm not sure what you mean. All I'm saying is there's not enough good (and a touch of not so good) in the 370 to warrant switching.
First time Z owners will not know any difference of course.
As to your point, I'm not sure what you mean. All I'm saying is there's not enough good (and a touch of not so good) in the 370 to warrant switching.
First time Z owners will not know any difference of course.
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Not a Corvette person. The car has always been way too big for my taste no matter what model year except maybe when it was first introduced. It looks like a cigarette boat on wheels.
As to your point, I'm not sure what you mean. All I'm saying is there's not enough good (and a touch of not so good) in the 370 to warrant switching.
First time Z owners will not know any difference of course.
As to your point, I'm not sure what you mean. All I'm saying is there's not enough good (and a touch of not so good) in the 370 to warrant switching.
First time Z owners will not know any difference of course.
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And that's a personal decision for you to make for yourself, so nobody can argue with it. And no question that it's smarter financially.
However, I would not have considered a 350Z in the past. Not fast enough, too heavy and cheap interior. So I bought a loaded 6MT revup G35. It was only a couple hundred pounds more than the Z, so no big deal. I got a longer warranty, more space, cheaper insurance, nicer interior, etc. It didn't make sense to lose all that for only slightly better performance.
But now, I would consider the 370Z, whereas the 350Z wasn't even close. It's light enough to make a difference over the G37, but with a nice interior. It's smaller, so the improved handling and performance is worth the sacrifices in space and insurance. And anybody that thinks the 370Z is only a slight improvement over the 350Z needs to consider the additional power and weight savings. A 10% increase in power, combined with a 200 pound weight decrease adds up, both in acceleration AND handling. Whereas nobody would have seriously compared a 350Z to the Cayman S in the past, the 370Z will be right there with it. It would be as if the 350Z came with 350HP from the factory - that's the power/weight ratio, in stock form.
The Z has gone to the "next level", and is a class above the stock Evo's and STi's, now. It's ready to play as a sports car, not a grand tourer. Good for Nissan.
However, I would not have considered a 350Z in the past. Not fast enough, too heavy and cheap interior. So I bought a loaded 6MT revup G35. It was only a couple hundred pounds more than the Z, so no big deal. I got a longer warranty, more space, cheaper insurance, nicer interior, etc. It didn't make sense to lose all that for only slightly better performance.
But now, I would consider the 370Z, whereas the 350Z wasn't even close. It's light enough to make a difference over the G37, but with a nice interior. It's smaller, so the improved handling and performance is worth the sacrifices in space and insurance. And anybody that thinks the 370Z is only a slight improvement over the 350Z needs to consider the additional power and weight savings. A 10% increase in power, combined with a 200 pound weight decrease adds up, both in acceleration AND handling. Whereas nobody would have seriously compared a 350Z to the Cayman S in the past, the 370Z will be right there with it. It would be as if the 350Z came with 350HP from the factory - that's the power/weight ratio, in stock form.
The Z has gone to the "next level", and is a class above the stock Evo's and STi's, now. It's ready to play as a sports car, not a grand tourer. Good for Nissan.
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For what I would get from the 370 over the 350...
-roughly 10% increase in HP
-improved interior construction materials
-loss of available storage space that's already a premium
-visually confusing body design with weird features
It's essentially still a 350Z for all intents and purposes (but the 350 is an original design that stands on its own...let's face it, the 350 IS the recognizable shape of a Z car today and for the foreseeable future, even with the 370 in the mix).
It's not worth it. I will wait for the next generation Z and hopefully Nissan will deliver an exciting new design that stands on its own, just like its predecessors (240, 300, and 350).
-roughly 10% increase in HP
-improved interior construction materials
-loss of available storage space that's already a premium
-visually confusing body design with weird features
It's essentially still a 350Z for all intents and purposes (but the 350 is an original design that stands on its own...let's face it, the 350 IS the recognizable shape of a Z car today and for the foreseeable future, even with the 370 in the mix).
It's not worth it. I will wait for the next generation Z and hopefully Nissan will deliver an exciting new design that stands on its own, just like its predecessors (240, 300, and 350).
And that's a personal decision for you to make for yourself, so nobody can argue with it. And no question that it's smarter financially.
However, I would not have considered a 350Z in the past. Not fast enough, too heavy and cheap interior. So I bought a loaded 6MT revup G35. It was only a couple hundred pounds more than the Z, so no big deal. I got a longer warranty, more space, cheaper insurance, nicer interior, etc. It didn't make sense to lose all that for only slightly better performance.
But now, I would consider the 370Z, whereas the 350Z wasn't even close. It's light enough to make a difference over the G37, but with a nice interior. It's smaller, so the improved handling and performance is worth the sacrifices in space and insurance. And anybody that thinks the 370Z is only a slight improvement over the 350Z needs to consider the additional power and weight savings. A 10% increase in power, combined with a 200 pound weight decrease adds up, both in acceleration AND handling. Whereas nobody would have seriously compared a 350Z to the Cayman S in the past, the 370Z will be right there with it. It would be as if the 350Z came with 350HP from the factory - that's the power/weight ratio, in stock form.
The Z has gone to the "next level", and is a class above the stock Evo's and STi's, now. It's ready to play as a sports car, not a grand tourer. Good for Nissan.
However, I would not have considered a 350Z in the past. Not fast enough, too heavy and cheap interior. So I bought a loaded 6MT revup G35. It was only a couple hundred pounds more than the Z, so no big deal. I got a longer warranty, more space, cheaper insurance, nicer interior, etc. It didn't make sense to lose all that for only slightly better performance.
But now, I would consider the 370Z, whereas the 350Z wasn't even close. It's light enough to make a difference over the G37, but with a nice interior. It's smaller, so the improved handling and performance is worth the sacrifices in space and insurance. And anybody that thinks the 370Z is only a slight improvement over the 350Z needs to consider the additional power and weight savings. A 10% increase in power, combined with a 200 pound weight decrease adds up, both in acceleration AND handling. Whereas nobody would have seriously compared a 350Z to the Cayman S in the past, the 370Z will be right there with it. It would be as if the 350Z came with 350HP from the factory - that's the power/weight ratio, in stock form.
The Z has gone to the "next level", and is a class above the stock Evo's and STi's, now. It's ready to play as a sports car, not a grand tourer. Good for Nissan.
I will still look forward to what comes after the 370 has played out. I can't see the car getting any smaller. Hopefully they will return to the longer wheelbase, a truly brand new look, maybe keep the weight close to the 370, and add even more HP. That would be the best of all worlds.
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as of now i am going to keep my 350z, and maybe consider the 370z after college when the looks of the car grows on me and i start liking it but for now i am not really interested in the looks of the 370z too much...
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