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"BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather" (bugeyedacura)
11/16/2016 at 22:01 • Filed to: None

What’s the opinion around here on the 370Z? It’s One of my favorite two-seaters, second only to the Vette. And there’s one near me for cheap, what’s your thoughts on the car?

DISCUSSION (22)

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
11/16/2016 at 22:04

I quite like them, although the VQ V6 sounds like a bus.

Cash Rewards > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
11/16/2016 at 22:08

I remember a road and track review where the brakes did not stand up to track use, to the point where I’d be Leary of even autocross. I believe Nissan upgraded them in response, but I’d stay away from early ones. Unless that issue is not relevant to you, of course.

Matt Nichelson > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
11/16/2016 at 22:09

I never owned a 370, but used to own a 350 convertible. They got fatter as the years went on. Way too heavy (around 3300 to 3600 pounds) for a car that small. By comparison, I think a Camaro or Mustang isn’t much heavier. Just my opinion though.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
11/16/2016 at 22:11

I adore how the VQ sounds, but at least around me these are the official car douchebros that got a promotion and traded in their tC. Plus IIRC it’s just a mildly updated 350z, which makes it quite old under the skin.

Maxima Speed > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)
11/16/2016 at 22:12

Don’t listen to him, VQ V6 is the best V6. I love that mechanical raspy noise they make.

105 HP of fury > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
11/16/2016 at 22:13

One of my neighbors has a Nismo version of this, and I really like the looks of it. Never driven one, though my g37 sedan is somewhat close.

bob and john > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
11/16/2016 at 22:28

the ‘also ran’ in the 2 door coupe category.

its not a BAD car at all. but a little over weight, a little under underpowered, a little under equipped, and a little over priced. They are reliable and I do like the noise they make, so there is that.

interstate366, now In The Industry > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
11/16/2016 at 22:36

A bit on the heavy side, but I like them.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Cash Rewards
11/16/2016 at 22:37

The one I’m looking at is a 2015 Sport with the upgraded brakes.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
11/16/2016 at 22:37

And the Vette is only driven by retirees, and the Beetle is driven by college girls. All the cars I like come from bad driver demographics.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Matt Nichelson
11/16/2016 at 22:39

The muscle cars just don’t feel as fun though. I think it’s that the Z has a shorter wheelbase and still has smaller overhangs.

WRXforScience > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
11/16/2016 at 22:41

It’s old, loud (but not in a good way), too heavy, and it has a shitty viscous limited slip diff that quits working if you ever actually use the car. There is a dumb non-functional brace that eats all the trunk space and the interior is cramped and outdated.

I like them too, but really it is a hard car to recommend. You might fall in love with it, or you will curse it everyday. Get a C6 vette instead, then at least you’ll have a great sounding v8.

Matt Nichelson > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
11/16/2016 at 22:45

Oh I completely understand your argument, I just hate that the 370 is as bloated as it is. I’m sure it is still a fun car, as was mine, but I just don’t get how a car that size is that heavy. It makes it too bulky imo. I know there have been several articles on that subject and I do feel part of the reason behind their declining sales is because of that.

Cash Rewards > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
11/16/2016 at 22:51

They look good and can sound good. Drive it, see what you think.

wiffleballtony > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
11/16/2016 at 23:25

Depends on the price. But, I like them a lot.

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
11/17/2016 at 00:30

Hey, I’m not retired yet. Although to be honest, at 31 I’m younger than the average vette driver by a fair bit. One upside of vette being an old man’s car is cheap insurance.

RallyWrench > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
11/17/2016 at 01:03

I enjoy them, and think they’re a distinct improvement on the 350. They get a bad rap for being outdated, but they’re solid.

Lekker > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
11/17/2016 at 14:02

I had a 350, and a 370z nismo. Not many things out there feel quite like it, it dances around your waist, light ish and wide wheel-base. Get some basic breathing mods to get rid of the horrible stock sound of the VQ37 and you’re in business. I owned it in the midwest as my only car and did just fine even in bad winters. Do you have any questions in particular? I would be happy to answer any of them.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Lekker
11/17/2016 at 15:27

How’s the reliability?

Lekker > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
11/17/2016 at 16:13

0 issues in my 3 years of ownership. Only thing I ever paid for was gas and oil changes.

Nauraushaun > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
11/18/2016 at 20:54

I like them and I think they’ll age well despite having already aged poorly. I don’t think public opinion of them will get much worse. The S2K is a good looking car but it’s not as distinctive as the 350/370s, and some of those styling traits are really cool and concept-car-like. I’d consider getting one of there were a targa :( I don’t like roadsters so much but I don’t like having the roof on either.

Fresh-Outta-Nissans > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
11/20/2016 at 19:37

My boyfriend has one. It’s completely reliable, gets 19 mpg, and rides/handles well now that we’ve ditched the stock Bridgestones for a mismatched set of Hankook/Continental. Make sure that you can control the torque steer (yes!) when pulling up to a red light on a bumpy road, and that you can tolerate the poorly-located nonadjustable steering wheel.

It’s awful at full speed. The transmission slips, the LSD opens up, the DSC won’t shut off, and the spoiler does nothing. Thanks to the 7-speed auto, it is also not great at low speed.

It’s hard to recommend, it combines most of the annoyance of a sports car with about half of the fun. But hey, orange seats and VQ.