Return of Datsun!

[DSR2409]

Originally Posted by tranzformer

Would you rather have a new version of the 510 or the 240Z? Can only pick one.

510 hands down!!!

[tranzformer]

Originally Posted by LSxJunkie

That's because the 240 isn't stock. If it's an apples to apples comparison you want, how about this?

I don't think you are getting me. A stock 240Z is much nicer looking than a stock 370Z. Period.

[tranzformer]

Originally Posted by LSxJunkie

Saying "period" doesn't make your opinion any more factual. Beauty is absolutely a subjective standard, and only the arrogant deem their opinion worthy of forcing upon others.

I said period for me (not for everyone) cause you kept thinking I didn't have a good perspective of the 370Z. Period was to clarify my statement so that I could be clear about my opinion. 240Z>> 370Z appearance wise for me.

[speed-wiz]

Datsun 510 ftw

More here.

[ZDan]

TONS of room in a 240Z. It was designed around *American* men over 6' tall. I'm 5'10", 160 lb. and have way more headroom in a 240 vs a 350 or 370. They paid a LOT of attention to ergos in the design of the 240Z, it accommodates tallish people very well.

[edit]Oh, 50R? Yeah, 240's going to be *TIGHT* in the shoulders for sure! I'm 40R, car fits me GREAT! Less claustrophobic than the S2000 for sure. I'm not sure if you'd find the 370Z any more accommodating than the 240. I definitely feel like I have more headroom in the 240Z than in most modern cars, including the "new" Zs.

Any case, the 370Z isn't *really* a modern iteration of the 240Z at all. The FR-S/BRZ will be more so than any car Nissan has put out since the 240SX.

The 240Z was a purpose built, smallish/lightweightish sports car. The 370Z is the 2-seat version of a luxury sedan.

[LSxJunkie]

Originally Posted by ZDan

TONS of room in a 240Z. It was designed around *American* men over 6' tall. I'm 5'10", 160 lb. and have way more headroom in a 240 vs a 350 or 370. They paid a LOT of attention to ergos in the design of the 240Z, it accommodates tallish people very well.

[edit]Oh, 50R? Yeah, 240's going to be *TIGHT* in the shoulders for sure! I'm 40R, car fits me GREAT! Less claustrophobic than the S2000 for sure. I'm not sure if you'd find the 370Z any more accommodating than the 240. I definitely feel like I have more headroom in the 240Z than in most modern cars, including the "new" Zs.

Any case, the 370Z isn't *really* a modern iteration of the 240Z at all. The FR-S/BRZ will be more so than any car Nissan has put out since the 240SX.

The 240Z was a purpose built, smallish/lightweightish sports car. The 370Z is the 2-seat version of a luxury sedan.

Right. My test is "will I fit with a helmet in an almost vertical driving position?" I got in the 370Z and my hair was rubbing the headliner. Same thing with the G37 Coupe and the Camaro w/ sunroof. The only cars that I've tested and actually fit in, and that I'd want to have for fun are the new Mustang, a C6 surprisingly, a hardtop Camaro, and maybe an e92 M3, but I don't think I'd want one for different reasons.

[serialk11r]

Hmmm...I feel like the only thing that's particularly wrong with the 370Z when you compare the looks is the hood looks way too high. Okay, and the goofy headlight shape. Does anyone know the details of those stupid Euro pedestrian impact safety laws? Seems like supercars get away with low hoods, is it clearance between the engine and hood?

[SUB-FT86]

Originally Posted by LSxJunkie

That's because the 240 isn't stock. If it's an apples to apples comparison you want, how about this?

I find these suckers way sexier than a 240Z. I think its because the 240Z doesn't look modern to me. The only thing I like more about the 240 than the 370 is the size. If the 370Z was similar in size it would look even better because sports cars tend to look better smaller IMO.

[tranzformer]

Originally Posted by LSxJunkie

DAMN. I was hoping to be able to use this in a few posts.




I actually happen to agree with you. As much as I like the 370Z, I find the 240Z is much more attractive. Unfortunately, it's also designed for tiny Japanese men. I'm 6 ft tall and I wear a size 50r suit and the shoulders are still too tight to drive comfortably in. I don't fit in either. Not enough headroom for the way I like to sit and my long legs.

Hahaha you can still use that if you want. I think we just had a misunderstanding. I'm not that dumb to think my taste in cars is the written word.

[SUB-FT86]

Originally Posted by ZDan

911 looks a bit like a bloated toad. Mods don't help

Fixed!

[chulooz]

It can be Nissans scion project. Giving consumers what they want with the 240, 510, and pickup would be a hell of a start.

[Snoopyalien24]

Anyone from Cali want to buy me a car lol

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1973-...ht_1578wt_1165

[M-17]

I'd take the 240z in the picture that was posted earlier over the current 370z. The body of the 240z in comparison to the 370z looks so much better imo.

[Dimman]

Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

Well I hope this doesn't become the equivalent of Toyota=Scion in the US

I hope they make a bunch of pure sports cars under the Datsun name.. I never lived in between a bunch of car companies making awesome cars left and right (well, I was too young in the 90's)

Ditto.

So much can go wrong...