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Old 07-05-09, 07:53 AM
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Default Test drove a Nissan 370z over the weekend...

and what a piece of crap! The ride is horrible, although some people like to call that "feedback", whatever. The specs say 332 hp, sure doesnt feel like it. Not sure about what gear its running but the IS350 still feels faster. That thing will sound worse than a baby rattle after 30k miles. IS350 definitely > 370z all around. Just my $.02 worth.
Old 07-05-09, 07:58 AM
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2 different classes of car really. Take the 370 out to a track and it wouldn't have much of an issue with the IS.
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Originally Posted by Allen K
2 different classes of car really. Take the 370 out to a track and it wouldn't have much of an issue with the IS.
ya, I understand classes. Was just comparing the two. And I know everyone will reply with that type of comment. And also its about what you like yadayadayada. Like I said, MY $.02.
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U would think they would try to make the ride better. I test drove a 350z and the ride sucked and the car didnt seem fast at all and it was 6spd...

Deff. wouldnt recommend the car to anyone unless they had 2 and wanted it for the track or mod it.
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Stock it might not be to your preference, but the upper bound of a 350z is so high. Also... in a race I doubt the IS would win...
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A buddy of mine just got a yellow one (base model 6spd), he traded his 04' Red 350z with Navi, Leather 6spd and he said they are literally the exact car. Too much of plasticy feeling when you ride in it, but it sounds nice
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Originally Posted by Lexasaurus
A buddy of mine just got a yellow one (base model 6spd), he traded his 04' Red 350z with Navi, Leather 6spd and he said they are literally the exact car. Too much of plasticy feeling when you ride in it, but it sounds nice
yes it does sound nice. i just think that the IS350 is a perfect balance. but i might be a little ride spoiled and badge biased
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Originally Posted by AUbeast86
yes it does sound nice. i just think that the IS350 is a perfect balance. but i might be a little ride spoiled and badge biased
maybe thats why you got the IS in first place and you arent biased. the G37 is probably a much better all around car t drive on the road everyday
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I agree with others, the car seems like it was built with the cheapest plastic parts Nissan could find. To me, the 370z would be a track car and not a daily driver. I would take a G35/G37 over a 350z/370z anyday of the week.
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The "eyelashes" on the edges of the pod gauges kill it for me. Silly!
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Originally Posted by Fizzboy7
The "eyelashes" on the edges of the pod gauges kill it for me. Silly!

I agree completely. The 370z is one ugly car and those eyelashes are a big contributor to that fact.

The 350z convertible with the soft top on is also ugly as ****


The 350z normal hard top looks reasonable/sleek.

350z convertible with the top down is alright but i still prefer the hardtop.
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I think the 350z soft top looks like crap too. I did see a yellow 370Z and liked the outside looks
Old 07-05-09, 04:53 PM
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Understand that you are biased. I am too, but still know that a 370Z will dust an IS350 on the track
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I like the looks of the 350Z better than the 370Z. But yeah, once you have been exposed to ISX50 interior, the Z interior feels some what cheap.
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the car is ugly as hell and that alone is enough to keep me from ever considering one.


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