Scottie-GNZ Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Although I appreciate what Nissan has done with the 350Z, I was not a big fan until yesterday. Some of you know or might remember Tyler, my buddy that was at Montgomery. Well, he just bought a 350Z convertible and after a close-up inspection and a quick blast through some back roads, I am impressed to say the least. The car is absoltuely gorgeous and you can get get a close-up as he will be bringing it to Reynolds this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 I saw the Convertible at our last Georgia Z Club meet. Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperZ Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 I drag race with a fellow who runs his 350Z. I've never been in it, so I can't attest to how it drives, but so far I'm not that impressed for other reasons. His transmission (3rd gear grinding) is going out already, with 4800 miles. It is getting replaced under warranty, but he tells me he knows of another 350Z owner on his 3rd tranny, with only 10k miles. This is supposedly a Getrag unit! On the other hand, this guy drives the heck out of the car. He raced on Saturday winning 14 straight rounds (in three classes), hitting his dial within 0.03 or better the whole time, and you should have seen his reaction times! 0.003, 0.008, 0.002... worst one was still under 0.100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 They need to graft the infiniti g35 coupe's ass onto a 350z, and it'll look wonderful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 They need to graft the infiniti g35 coupe's ass onto a 350z, and it'll look wonderful ...and some other headlights, and the door handles, and... Well, maybe that will be my second Z project, in 30 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest comeandzpa Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 I was reading (I think in Car and Driver) that the 350Z door handles have a habit of getting pulled open by brushes in automatic car washes....the editors said that they have had a few baths while running through. Nothin says thought-out engineering like door handles that open in a car wash. Dumb dumb dumb..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayAreaZT Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 I was able to take a 350Z coupe for a spin yesterday. I was expecting a little more pull off the line. It is what peolple have described as "sneaky fast". Acceleration is smooth and you're going pretty fast before you know it. Built in shift light is nice and the brakes are very good. Suspension is nice and firm for a stock setup. What I took away from the test drive is that although the car was impressive, it could never replace my turbo S30. But as a everyday commuter car it is a fun ride and I give it a thumbs up. 350Z door handles have a habit of getting pulled open by brushes in automatic car washes.... Who would take their brand new car through a drive through car wash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest comeandzpa Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Lazy people, people with too much money and not enough respect for their cars....who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john kosmatka Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 I drove the G35 ( it was one of my dads friends), your speed is very deceiving and the power delivery is very linear, you dont even realiz how fast your accelerating. But overall I wasn't all that impressed with it. I like a car where you can feel how fast it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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