Nissan: 370Z News
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10-09-2008, 03:08 PM
#645
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The interior and line from what I can see looks good. I can't wait to see the final product.
10-09-2008, 03:15 PM
#646
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I said "kind of"...I do think it's an improvement, it just looks kind of bulky to me in the center console/gear shift area. Maybe it's the auto shifter that's killing it for me 
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10-09-2008, 03:37 PM
#648
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From what i can see it looks great.
10-09-2008, 07:48 PM
#650
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^ Called economy of scale. You have to reap back the R&D $$$ so you spread it over the whole range of vehicles. Small changes here and there. But the molds get used to the max.
Call it 'cheapening out' the G37 ... but if it makes the bean counters at Nissan/Infiniti happy ... then sobeit.
The GT-R, however, will have its own unique interior since it is the "halo car", after all.
Call it 'cheapening out' the G37 ... but if it makes the bean counters at Nissan/Infiniti happy ... then sobeit.
The GT-R, however, will have its own unique interior since it is the "halo car", after all.
10-09-2008, 07:48 PM
#651
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^ Called economy of scale. You have to reap back the R&D $$$ so you spread it over the whole range of vehicles. Small changes here and there. But the molds get used to the max.
Call it 'cheapening out' the G37 ... but if it makes the bean counters at Nissan/Infiniti happy ... then sobeit.
The GT-R, however, will have its own unique interior since it is the "halo car", after all.
Call it 'cheapening out' the G37 ... but if it makes the bean counters at Nissan/Infiniti happy ... then sobeit.
The GT-R, however, will have its own unique interior since it is the "halo car", after all.
10-10-2008, 09:26 AM
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I love the new look of the car's interior. I even like the different color seats. The only thing that bothers me, though, is that the interior has been elevated to Infiniti's level of refinement without Infiniti becoming more luxurious in the process. All Nissan brand products can greatly benefit from this new treatment, first seen in the new Max. However, the design and switchgear is lifted from the new Gs and redesigned M. Infinitis should recieve further refinement now, and certainly different designs and switchgear from Nissans to further elevate Infiniti. I look forward to seeing the next gen M. If it's interior and exterior design is unique to Infiniti, and the car doesn't look like a big Nissan, I'll buy it. 
10-10-2008, 09:43 AM
#655
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i think the murano had the "new" interior before the maxima. but other than that, i agree with everything you said. well, except me buying it since i have no money. 
10-10-2008, 10:02 AM
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Yeah, I forgot about the Murano. But you get the point... basically, it'll be across the whole Nissan line before long, which is very cool. However, it definitely necessitates Infiniti being taken to another level. Besides Infiniti also absolutely needing a next gen Q (Q50 Please!!!), I see that as a must for the Infiniti line. As for money, I have just a little; hopefully more by the time the next M comes out. I really love the XF but there's no way I'm going to be able to afford that.
10-10-2008, 12:04 PM
#658
The sizzle in the Steak
Interior is much improved!
10-10-2008, 12:09 PM
#659
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Yeah, I forgot about the Murano. But you get the point... basically, it'll be across the whole Nissan line before long, which is very cool. However, it definitely necessitates Infiniti being taken to another level. Besides Infiniti also absolutely needing a next gen Q (Q50 Please!!!), I see that as a must for the Infiniti line. As for money, I have just a little; hopefully more by the time the next M comes out. I really love the XF but there's no way I'm going to be able to afford that.
10-11-2008, 05:05 AM
#660
The interior is a big improvement, though I see a couple things that are nearly identical to the current Z.
10-11-2008, 05:12 AM
#661
and wtf on competing with Porsche? The current 350Z is a pig and no doubt from the looks of how the G37's grown, chances are the new Z will be bigger too but at least it'll be somewhat lighter.
10-11-2008, 12:28 PM
#662
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I'll never get the dash instrument cluster "pod" look. I like it on a motorcycle but to me it has no place in a car, but that's just IMO. I think the overall appearance of the interior has vastly improved, but the damn pod just kills it for me.
I definitely like the looks of the exterior, being one of the few to see it in person, although it was slightly cloaked. I'm not a huge fan of the fangs but as someone else pointed out if it's a deal killer you could always wait for an aftermarket kit to be made.
I definitely like the looks of the exterior, being one of the few to see it in person, although it was slightly cloaked. I'm not a huge fan of the fangs but as someone else pointed out if it's a deal killer you could always wait for an aftermarket kit to be made.
10-11-2008, 09:33 PM
#663
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I wonder how the 3.7 VQ will be tuned in the Z. Similar to the G coupe?
10-11-2008, 09:39 PM
#664
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<--- hoping to see a 500Z variant with the powertrain from the FX50. A 390hp Nismo (or Track) Z with that powertrain would slot in nicely between the GT-R and ~330hp Z.
And just for the record, I would not sweat the auto tranny much (provided its not CVT...which is not likely to be the case). Not unlike GM LS motored cars, you wont miss the manual tranny much with VQ applications except on the very edge of the performance envelope.
And just for the record, I would not sweat the auto tranny much (provided its not CVT...which is not likely to be the case). Not unlike GM LS motored cars, you wont miss the manual tranny much with VQ applications except on the very edge of the performance envelope.
10-12-2008, 10:55 PM
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I kinda like it.. a lot.. 
10-13-2008, 02:46 AM
#669
A V8 option would be sweet, if this whole Porsche-fighter thing isn't just a rumor. Given with the performance of the GT-R I wouldn't doubt it at all, the the V8 would be the final piece in the puzzle. GT-R as the 911 TT fighter and the 500Z for the Cayman, Boxster, etc. Maybe a VK50HR with even more power than in the FX50 or something.
Makes you wonder, if they actually did that with the Z, what would they do with the G? Maybe an RS4/M3/etc. fighter? For consumers sake I hope they do do something like that.
I get your point but I think the pods sorta add a sporty touch. They're not integrated extremely great, especially now with the hijacked G center stack, but its better than some plain old VirtualBoy display like in the G8 
Makes you wonder, if they actually did that with the Z, what would they do with the G? Maybe an RS4/M3/etc. fighter? For consumers sake I hope they do do something like that.
I'll never get the dash instrument cluster "pod" look. I like it on a motorcycle but to me it has no place in a car, but that's just IMO. I think the overall appearance of the interior has vastly improved, but the damn pod just kills it for me.
I definitely like the looks of the exterior, being one of the few to see it in person, although it was slightly cloaked. I'm not a huge fan of the fangs but as someone else pointed out if it's a deal killer you could always wait for an aftermarket kit to be made.
I definitely like the looks of the exterior, being one of the few to see it in person, although it was slightly cloaked. I'm not a huge fan of the fangs but as someone else pointed out if it's a deal killer you could always wait for an aftermarket kit to be made.
10-13-2008, 02:10 PM
#670
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10-29-2008, 09:02 AM
#671
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Looking pretty much like what everyone has been expecting for months now, the 2010 Nissan 370Z dropped this morning. The company hasn't released any details, although from the new nomenclature we can surmise that the sports car contains the new 3.7L V6 as used in the Infiniti G37. The new Z goes on sale early in 2009, and we'll see it live at the LA Auto Show in a few weeks.
10-29-2008, 09:19 AM
#672
Polarizing styling. Not a fan of several things: rear end, steering wheel, ride height.
Also I thought Infiniti heard enough gripes from folks about putting seat controls on the inner edge of the seats, now not only is one of them back, but they also left the other non power controls on the outside of the driver's seat.
Also I thought Infiniti heard enough gripes from folks about putting seat controls on the inner edge of the seats, now not only is one of them back, but they also left the other non power controls on the outside of the driver's seat.
10-29-2008, 09:50 AM
#674
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I dont think they will go with a V8 in the Z.... considering their flagship only has a V6 but then again I hear the GTR is gonna be very limited so likely its sales wouldnt be stolen just people who were too late will get a V8 instead
looks pretty good too, I won't be considering it as I'm not a big fan of it, but on the whole I wouldnt put down/look down at anyone who decides to buy it.
Although I still believe the 350/370 is a disgrace to its predecessor the Z32 300ZX
looks pretty good too, I won't be considering it as I'm not a big fan of it, but on the whole I wouldnt put down/look down at anyone who decides to buy it.
Although I still believe the 350/370 is a disgrace to its predecessor the Z32 300ZX
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10-29-2008, 10:10 AM
#675
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I like the interior. Steering wheel is pretty cool. The exterior is like/dislike. I might like it more in person.
Its going to hammered on rearward visibility and blind spots. Not that the 1st gen was anything great in that dept.
Its going to hammered on rearward visibility and blind spots. Not that the 1st gen was anything great in that dept.
I like it better than the current one for sure!