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Originally Posted by motofan
I drove both 350Z and FR-S. Didn't feel FR-S was anywhere near the Nissan's power though.
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I test drove a 370Z with sport package including the 19" forged Rays with Potenzas. It was one of the loudest passenger cars I've ever driven. Normal conversation above 60 mph was ridiculous due to tire and road noise. I commented on this to the salesman who assured me that "nobody buys this car for it's interior noise level, it's for driving, not talking". As if it's a Ferrari.
I walked.
No doubt the 370Z is a little quicker to 60 and most likely increases the advantage above that speed, but FR-S has something no Z will ever have, light weight. Also, the transient response, control balance, ergos, view out the windshield reminiscent of a 2000GT's and 911's arching fenders, simplicity, usefulness with fold down trunk access for bikes, initial cost, economy, reasonable insurance (my insurance company rates it like an econobox, no sporty car premium) and top safety ratings sold me.
And with a few reasonable mods like intake, exhaust and tires, may give a Z fits on track and autocross days. I'll let you know when mine arrives in June.
