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Am I the only one who thinks the 370Z looks much better than the 350?

Old Jul 1, 2009 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by j.arnaldo
It definitely is much cuter!
If someone called my car cute I would be very sad...

I dont agree with a lot of the exterior design changes...but with a zele bodykit, drop in ride height, some rims-it looks decent...however if they made it a 370z performance wise with the 350z exterior it would be a good start..
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by newtkindred
Actually, I think just the opposite. It seems to me the 350Z takes better to aftermarket body kits due to its simple shape than the more sculpted 370Z. Every kit that has come out for the car so far has only taken away from its appeal.
I agree with the first part of your statement 100%. When you add aftermarket kits/parts into the mix the 370z up until this point has nothing on the 350z in my opinion (obviously due to the sheer fact that the 350z has been out longer and has more aftermarket support, only time will ultimately tell).

As for the second part of your statement I disagree. Not to sound like EVERYONE else but I think the Zele and Branew kits make the 370z look very handsome.
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 11:22 AM
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Yes, you are the only one.


(Notice how almost everyone here has ten different exterior mods they would have to perform to make the 370z look good. It is awkward styling, and it probably won't last.)
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 11:22 AM
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There's nothing absolute about either car except that they are both Z's.

I prefer the 350 as do others here and we all have our reasons just as there is a population of people here like yourself who think the 370 is better looking.

For me, the 350 looks coordinated in its design. It all ties together nicely in form and function. My impression of the 370 is that it's a mixed bag (some good, some not so good, and some outright ridiculous). Bottom line is it does not seem to me to have it together like the 350 does.

I really don't know what the standard is for a car to become dated except exceptional age (10 years or so would be my guess).
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Zian
Yes, you are the only one.


(Notice how almost everyone here has ten different exterior mods they would have to perform to make the 370z look good. It is awkward styling, and it probably won't last.)
Actually, I think the 350Z is a nice looking car but it is simple and basic. The 370Z seems to look more "upscale" and "pricier" to me and would attract those who like a car with more flowing lines. A bit risky but I think it worked out well for Nissan. Both cars are design successes through my eyes but the 370Z is more my taste.

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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by newtkindred
Actually, I think just the opposite. It seems to me the 350Z takes better to aftermarket body kits due to its simple shape than the more sculpted 370Z. Every kit that has come out for the car so far has only taken away from its appeal.
I think time will tell the lower, wider 370Z that can be fitted with bigger wider wheels will be a big styling step forward eventually and thus it has great potential. As stated, the ZELE and Venaci 370Z's look great.
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 07rdsterGT
Hmmmm. You're right. When you put the agly *** rear end and front end of the 370 next to the 350 it makes it looks soooo outdated......
of course the majority of 350z owners are going to say their car looks better. i have a 350z and i also have an open mind to appreciate the beautiful design of the 370z. stock for stock, put both cars side by side and let me know which one your eyes are drawn to.
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Nexx
um.. yeah.. i think it looks better, leaps and bounds, not really but i do like the 370 very very much. how can you not see this video and not drool?

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I was just about to say something negative about the 370... till I saw the video

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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 12:54 PM
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i hate the front bumper on the 370, besides that i like that car, the headlights are ok, idk i cant really say i like it better than a 350 though...stock for stock yeah i think the 370 looks a little better except that ugly fish mouth, modded 350 done right takes the cake imo..
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 01:12 PM
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...what the heck is dated? I hear this being thrown around like it is something of a factoid.

Of course if you associate a 350 with the dates it was produced, it is dated.

If the body style of the 370 came first and the engine, suspension and transmission changes of the 370 were now wrapped in the 350 body, well then wouldn't the 370 be dated?

This stuff is all very subjective and that term dated is thrown around way too much w/o really defining what it means, IMHO.
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 01:26 PM
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 01:52 PM
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the car design def grew on me esp those headlights. i actually like the car now. the fangs tho gotta blk them out and ur good
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Nexx
um.. yeah.. i think it looks better, leaps and bounds, not really but i do like the 370 very very much. how can you not see this video and not drool?

<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/irg8F1yU2Hs&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/irg8F1yU2Hs&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>
Wow I'll definitely look into buying a 370Z in the near future now. They look amazing modified.
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 02:10 PM
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I likes 370Z
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 2TH PWR
I think stock for stock the 350Z is better looking. However I think the 370Z has a tonne of potential when bodykits and wheels are thrown into the mix.
I agree that the 350z is way nicer stock but the 370 has massive potential for body kits. I think the 350 looks great from every angle and the 370 looks like dookie sometimes... NISMO 370 on the other hand...

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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 05:22 PM
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The 370Z has grown on me, with fangs and all. Once you understand how it was designed, you appreciate it. If you dislike the fangs so much, a great mod is to paint it flat black or add vinyl on top of it. Otherwise, the only thing that sux about it as far as aesthetics is the red butthole. They got cheap and simplified the manufacturing, which is really only good for the Euro market.

To me, the folks that are new to the 350Z thinks its better than the 370Z but after you get used to seeing the 350Z and then see the 370Z in person, you'll be like OMG!

370Z + coilovers + wheels w/no gaps = OMG!

Google DannyGT + 370Z and you'll see what I mean.
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 06:18 PM
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i own a 350 and still love the looks but i like the way the 370 looks a tad better.
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by davidv
Welcome to January.


and February, March, April...etc

This topic has shown up in one form or another several times.
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 03:12 AM
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Originally Posted by davidc81
of course the majority of 350z owners are going to say their car looks better. i have a 350z and i also have an open mind to appreciate the beautiful design of the 370z. stock for stock, put both cars side by side and let me know which one your eyes are drawn to.
I'm a simple guy. I like stuff simple, clean and smooth. Which one do you think I'm drawn too?
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 03:14 AM
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Originally Posted by waizzz


and February, March, April...etc

This topic has shown up in one form or another several times.
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