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steelertown · 09-19-2013, 08:07 PM

Just sharing my initial thoughts of the Z while I was out comparing cars today. I have been on the hunt for a new vehicle for a while, 370z, brz, mustang premium, and g37 being the top contenders. Today I was excited to visit the Z. When I heard it was now starting at 29.9k it became a real contender for me. I was pleasantly surprised by interior quality and feel it beats the brz in interior quality and feel. I also feel the Z's aggressive looks match its performance, and the brz looks more aggressive than it performs to a degree.

Soon as I looked around inside the Z, jesus, you can barely see a thing. Rear view window might as well not even be there, side views mediocre at best. Front view average.

The brzs view out with front windshield is unlike any car I have driven or have ridden in. It gives me confidence of where the car is at and im not even used to driving the car.

The car I am getting is going to be a DD, and after this trip I suddenly don't feel as enthusiastic about the Z, it can have all the performance in the world, if I feel uneasy about whats around me its just not fun. I am so close to choosing the brz limited after today...

Sonolin · 09-19-2013, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by steelertown

Just sharing my initial thoughts of the Z while I was out comparing cars today. I have been on the hunt for a new vehicle for a while, 370z, brz, mustang premium, and g37 being the top contenders. Today I was excited to visit the Z. When I heard it was now starting at 29.9k it became a real contender for me. I was pleasantly surprised by interior quality and feel it beats the brz in interior quality and feel. I also feel the Z's aggressive looks match its performance, and the brz looks more aggressive than it performs to a degree.

Soon as I looked around inside the Z, jesus, you can barely see a thing. Rear view window might as well not even be there, side views mediocre at best. Front view average.

The brzs view out with front windshield is unlike any car I have driven or have ridden in. It gives me confidence of where the car is at and im not even used to driving the car.

The car I am getting is going to be a DD, and after this trip I suddenly don't feel as enthusiastic about the Z, it can have all the performance in the world, if I feel uneasy about whats around me its just not fun. I am so close to choosing the brz limited after today...

If you're not going to want the power I'd go for the BRZ for sure. But a 29k Z is pretty good for bang for your buck.

Keep in mind going F/I with the BRZ is expensive and almost always throws your warranty out the window. My dealer said they would warranty a Vortech system fyi so there is the chance. Maybe something to ask?

But... power aside the BRZ is definitely the better car IMO.

EDIT: Also for a DD the BRZ is almost a no brainer compared to 370z IMO. Back seats + more trunk space (also expandable via seats) means I get as much practicality and room I need 99% of the time. Putting a whole car load of groceries + appliances in a 370z would be a feat for sure.

Trashed675 · 09-19-2013, 08:40 PM

The twins also get MUCH better gas mileage then a Z. 34mpg is a pretty regular occurrence for me at 70mph.

juliog · 09-19-2013, 08:49 PM

If you do buy a 370Z, the sports package is a must, unless you like open differentials...

DarkSunrise · 09-19-2013, 09:28 PM

The VLSD in the sports pack isn't the greatest either.

dem00n · 09-19-2013, 09:36 PM

Only worth it if you get the Nismo package, that car really does feel special. The run of the mill 370Z? Eh...wannabe Jap muscle car.

TylerLieberman · 09-20-2013, 10:59 AM

Open diffs suck
VLSDs suck

I've never been a fan of Zs but they've grown on me over the past year or so. As stated above, if you get one, you have to get the one with the better brakes, diff, etc etc. Nismo 370 is pretty dope actually. I'd rock one

7thgear · 09-20-2013, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by TylerLieberman

Open diffs suck
VLSDs suck

+1

ZionsWrath · 09-20-2013, 11:03 AM

A lot of those visibility issues are nonissues if you are traveling at a pace slightly quicker than those around you. just sayin...

Kelbyat07 · 09-20-2013, 01:34 PM

If youre going to get a Z then dont settle for the base one.

Also consider about the trunk space, backseats, and gas if you want a dd car.

ftc~brz · 09-20-2013, 02:14 PM

I tried to dd a 350 enthusiast in 03. it lasted 6months. Nice car but not practical for daily use. The blind spots are bad for sure. I was single and never used the back seat in the mustang I traded in so I thought it would be no big deal. I was wrong.

francosolracer · 09-20-2013, 02:34 PM

[QUOTE=Kelbyat07;1224185]If youre going to get a Z then dont settle for the base one.

Agree

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xia · 09-20-2013, 06:54 PM

Yep, test drove a 350Z and couldn't deal with the blindspots in the rear. THOUGH, it was a nice wide car

KAR · 09-20-2013, 09:07 PM

i had the chance to beat on the 370 nismo at the nismo performance academy and I was very impressed, but that was only track use. No clue how it would be for a DD. also I hate that synchro rev match.. thats for non drivers IMHO

09-19-2013, 08:07 PM	#1
steelertown Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2006 scion tC RS 2.0 Location: PA Posts: 12 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	went to check out a 370z Just sharing my initial thoughts of the Z while I was out comparing cars today. I have been on the hunt for a new vehicle for a while, 370z, brz, mustang premium, and g37 being the top contenders. Today I was excited to visit the Z. When I heard it was now starting at 29.9k it became a real contender for me. I was pleasantly surprised by interior quality and feel it beats the brz in interior quality and feel. I also feel the Z's aggressive looks match its performance, and the brz looks more aggressive than it performs to a degree. Soon as I looked around inside the Z, jesus, you can barely see a thing. Rear view window might as well not even be there, side views mediocre at best. Front view average. The brzs view out with front windshield is unlike any car I have driven or have ridden in. It gives me confidence of where the car is at and im not even used to driving the car. The car I am getting is going to be a DD, and after this trip I suddenly don't feel as enthusiastic about the Z, it can have all the performance in the world, if I feel uneasy about whats around me its just not fun. I am so close to choosing the brz limited after today...

09-19-2013, 09:28 PM	#5
DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,798 Thanks: 2,187 Thanked 4,243 Times in 2,221 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	The VLSD in the sports pack isn't the greatest either. __________________ "Never run out of real estate, traction, and ideas at the same time." 2022 BRZ Build 2013 FR-S Build

09-19-2013, 09:36 PM	#6
dem00n Member of the year - 2016 Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Scion FRS Location: New York Posts: 3,575 Thanks: 788 Thanked 2,427 Times in 1,111 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Only worth it if you get the Nismo package, that car really does feel special. The run of the mill 370Z? Eh...wannabe Jap muscle car. __________________ Friends don't let friends Plastidip

09-20-2013, 10:59 AM	#7
TylerLieberman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: '24 GR86 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,686 Thanks: 658 Thanked 3,363 Times in 1,584 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Open diffs suck VLSDs suck I've never been a fan of Zs but they've grown on me over the past year or so. As stated above, if you get one, you have to get the one with the better brakes, diff, etc etc. Nismo 370 is pretty dope actually. I'd rock one __________________ Old 2013 FRS Build Thread (SOLD) Hakone 86 GR Build Thread (SOLD)

09-20-2013, 01:34 PM	#10
Kelbyat07 Poor College Kid Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: ~.~ Location: Chicago Posts: 2,801 Thanks: 246 Thanked 2,182 Times in 1,249 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If youre going to get a Z then dont settle for the base one. Also consider about the trunk space, backseats, and gas if you want a dd car. __________________

09-20-2013, 11:03 AM	#9
ZionsWrath Thanks Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 4,163 Thanks: 5,989 Thanked 3,100 Times in 1,498 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	A lot of those visibility issues are nonissues if you are traveling at a pace slightly quicker than those around you. just sayin...

09-20-2013, 02:34 PM	#12
francosolracer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 13'FRS,10 TC(trad),09'370z(totaled) Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 101 Thanks: 29 Thanked 30 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	[QUOTE=Kelbyat07;1224185]If youre going to get a Z then dont settle for the base one. Agree Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2

09-20-2013, 06:54 PM	#13
xia Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 1995 Supra TT & 2013 FRS Location: Black Hole Posts: 247 Thanks: 220 Thanked 63 Times in 45 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yep, test drove a 350Z and couldn't deal with the blindspots in the rear. THOUGH, it was a nice wide car

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KAR Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Whiteout 6spd Location: NJ Posts: 491 Thanks: 21 Thanked 163 Times in 100 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	i had the chance to beat on the 370 nismo at the nismo performance academy and I was very impressed, but that was only track use. No clue how it would be for a DD. also I hate that synchro rev match.. thats for non drivers IMHO Last edited by KAR; 09-20-2013 at 11:36 PM.

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