Tell me about the 370 Z

[fastfredracing]

Im lucky in that I get to drive a lot of cars. However, till this morning, I have never piloted one. Came in for a clutch . I am not a big fan of Nissan from this era, but still find it to be an interesting cheap sports car .
Not fast, but fast enough to be fun. handles well, and I actually like the way they look . Im sure it suffers all the same issues as all Nissan from that era . But probably pretty cheap to keep running over the long haul .
Any body have one ? Matt? didnt you own one years ago ?

[pwd72s]

I looked one over about a decade ago...much too small for me. I'd say 5'10" and under a good fit. Lots of blind spots to the rear. No driving impression..sorry. Didn't need a drive after that test fit...

[fastfredracing]

Agreed, the view out the rear is terrible. I back cars onto 2 of my lifts, and it was difficult in this car . I liked the way it drove though, with the exception of all the wheel bearings letting out their last swan song .

[ckelly78z]

I was always into the original Datsuns (Hence my screen name). None of the Datsun faithful was thrilled with the new 350Z back in 2001-2002. I have never driven one, but I do like the styling of the 370Z better, but still not enough to own one.

[Nickshu]

I know from talking to the NASA SpecZ guys it's hard to get the brake bias right on them for track use/racing. That's about all I can offer.

[gacook]

I owned a 350Z ('03) for many years; my daughter owns it now. It's a blast to drive, never had any issues with it, and I wholeheartedly disagree with the Paul's statement of needing to be 5'10 or less. I'm 6'1 and never felt cramped in it--didn't even need the seat ALL the way back (the convertibles are a different story, the roof was on my head).

Ever since giving it to my daughter a couple years back, I miss it like hell. Never felt that way about any of the other cars I've owned and replaced.

Not fast? I can personally state from experience, it goes to 160 very smoothly (and quickly).

[Sooner or later]

I rented one for a week a few years back. I am 6'4" and never felt cramped. Of course, I was in the passenger seat. The lady with me refused to let me drive...

It was fast. She drove it like she stole it.

[legion]

The 350Z and 370Z are almost always the top of everyone's list of "worst sports car". I think the V6 designed by Renault has a lot to do with it.

[pwd72s]

The fit thing...I was well into my 60's when sitting in that 370Z...probably already moving from performance to comfort in my automotive thinking. That was back in 2009. I distinctly remember hating the rear blind spots...the view in the mirror just a tiny slit directly to the rear. Seat all the way back, not enough legroom....I'm only 6'3"...or was then.

I was shopping around back then...still driving the '09 Bullitt Mustang I eventually selected. The Bullitt models got the leather seating from the GT500 of that year. Very comfortable and supportive.

[RWebb]

Originally Posted by legion

The 350Z and 370Z are almost always the top of everyone's list of "worst sports car". I think the V6 designed by Renault has a lot to do with it.

don't forget the cushy "boulevardier" handling deficit

[onewhippedpuppy]

I never had one, I’ve considered them though. I should go drive one sometime, they are very affordable and do look good.

[petrolhead611]

That Renault V6 is a good engine,certainly as good as anything made in the US.

[Jim Richards]

Backdated 280Z...