Its nice to argue, support our own opinions and own others with true facts though. We are men, we are made to compete and argue, so its our nature to do these things

 

As I review the refined design compared to my 350Z, Nissan needed to make more of a angular change to get my attention to buy. Currently I have "18" all around with chrome rims and a rear spoiler.

To me, my Z still draws the look and positve conversations from others. I just don't see the urge to upgrade at this time, if this is going to be the model for as long as the 350 has ran.

 

No ****! I was hoping when I visited today there would be ****ing 1,000,000,000 thread on how I am going keep my old Z 'cause the new Z sucks. Keep that **** in one of the other 50 Z33 sections.

 

HOLY MEGA LURKER!!!! ^^

 

Uhhh, bullsh*t. The 350Z was the only RWD VQ that Nissan didn't have to change for the SAE ratings. For 2006, when the new standards took in effect, thanks to a revised intake, the 2006 Zs were still rated 287HP and 300HP and didn't suffer downgrades like the Maxima (FWD), G35, M35, and FX35 all did (all deducted 5HP and 10 for Maxima). Without the new airbox, only the HP (not torque) of the 06s would've been brought down t0 280HP. But Nissan rectified the situation, which allowed them to keep using the 287 & 300 figures.

And MAJOR LOL @ 345HP. What a way to pull a number out of your ***.

 

Go drive when and then tell us if it still feels the same as your old 03. You do realize that the 370z would blow the doors off your 03 right? For the 07-08 owners it's not much of an upgrade but for the DE owners it's pretty decent. I'm pretty sure you'll find that driving one will show you there is a difference driving one around town compared to your 350z

 

I just purchased a 370 and im still keeping my 350.
I'll be sure to do a nice comparison when I take delivery on Monday.

 

ban the OP. im tired of seeing 50 different threads w/ people saying how much the screwed up the Z. who gives a **** that YOU have to bring more money to the table.

 

This thread is fail.......370Z will smoke the crap out of your 03 guaranteed. "Not much faster"........lol...

 

Sorry to upset you, I won't post my opinions again, without consulting with you first.




Is .2 - .3 secs faster to 60 that big of deal? If thats the case you should sell your Z, if you have one, and get a vette.
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I don't think I'll get rid of my 8 either. Once I get a chance to test drive the 370 I will but if I would like it enough to buy one, I'll wait for a used one. Don't think I want to take a new car depreciation hit ever again - even if I do keep it for a long time.

 

Everytime one of these threads come up I'm going to say the same thing....until my opinion changes....if it ever does.

Anyway, I thing the 370 is too small since Nissan shrunk it 3 inches. Looks like a Tonka Toy.

 

I don't remember the 03 pulling any 13.3 in the 1/4 from tests... That's a couple of car lengths.

 

Damn whats with you rx8 owners on this forum, its kinda creeping me out right about now. Kind of making me think that most of people on this forum dont even have a Z.

Like is it me or am i the only one who is on this forum for a reason, because i have a z. And sometimes check out the g35dr1ver, because i simply love the 2 cars.

Or maybe this is the reason?

 

If you think that the 1/4 time is the deciding factor then you are well mistaken. Its the overall performance of the new Z is what sets it apart. Nissan wouldn't do that for nothing. Yes, i do own a Z. And i do plan to sell it, but not for a vette........

 

Wrong. In 2005 is when the ratings got changed and the 07+ HR engine was the first one that got the new ratings. The 03-06 engines was under the old rating.

Either way, the HR dynos more power throughout the whole RPM powerband than a DE has.

 

He is right. The 09 370z will smoke the 03-06 350Z. The 350Z 07+ right now already beats the DE's and is a good difference in power between them. 07 vs 09 will be hardly any difference. Facts are facts man. The 03s could only muster around 13.8-14.5 most of the time stock, the HR for the 07+ 13.1-13.6 most of the time, the 09s same or better.

 

well, everything is more expensive over there... minimum wage is more over there, so things SHOULD be more expensive. c'mon....

 

Buy a 350Z or 370Z. Until then enjoy your RSX.

 

I work at a dealership. We sell Nissan, Infinity, Chev/Pont/GMC/Ford. I've driven all of the "sporty" cars and the 370 tops them all as of today. The corvette is the closest thing to it at this point, but the fit/finish issue kills me. I couldn't drive any version of the vette on a daily basis. It is, without doubt, strong, especially in the Z06/ZR-1 packages. But it just can't measure up in the "live with it everyday" area.
The 370 is my current personal demo. I had an 07 350 previous to this one and the 370 is a little better. They didn't mess with the good things in the 350 and improved power and immenities. The throttle blip option is awesome. It's just easier to drive fast.