Just test drove a 370Z - LotusTalk

rstutts · 09-08-2009, 08:05 PM

It was a very nice car, much more refined than my Lotus, but my VF II is much faster. As a matter of fact, I was surprised how much difference there was. It might take me on top end, but 0-60 and the quarter mile, it would definitely be in my rear view mirror.

A7594217 · 09-08-2009, 08:12 PM

Yeah and the 370 does not have the wow factor of your lotus either.

zygotesoup · 09-08-2009, 08:31 PM

i drove a 370 and it seemed much slower than my plain old NA elise. not a very exciting car at all IMHO. not to mention the dealer spent more time asking me about my car than he spent telling me about his

kwancho · 09-08-2009, 08:48 PM

I drove one, and I hated it! Sport pack + 6MT, and yeesh. Clutch and gearshift felt straight of a Power Wheels, weird steering, and annoyingly shouty engine. Blind spots worse than the Exige

...m... · 09-08-2009, 09:12 PM

...a first-time novice brought a 370 to last month's autocross and absolutely dominated his class - i don't know if it was stock, nor if the driver had previous experience elsewhere, but he was very fast...

JWA · 09-08-2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kwancho

I drove one, and I hated it! Sport pack + 6MT, and yeesh. Clutch and gearshift felt straight of a Power Wheels, weird steering, and annoyingly shouty engine. Blind spots worse than the Exige

That pretty much mirrors my thoughts after a test drive of one with the same trim level. I pretty quickly wrote it off as a "sporty car" rather than a "sports car". Not for me.

the1sen · 09-08-2009, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ...m...

...a first-time novice brought a 370 to last month's autocross and absolutely dominated his class - i don't know if it was stock, nor if the driver had previous experience elsewhere, but he was very fast...

Wow.

I wasn't very impressed with the roll, the feedback, braking, or motor and tranny of the Z when I drove it.

Guess I drove a dud?

...m... · 09-09-2009, 03:14 AM

...either that or the driver was a ringer - i suspect a bit of both...

Cthulhu · 09-09-2009, 07:25 AM

I test drove the 370z too, ended up buying a 135i. I didn't like the seating position, visibility, double-clutch tranny and pedal setup (can't heel-toe and there's no need to), and the feel of the brakes.

Can't really comment on body roll, I thought it was rather stiff. Not Lotus stiff, but as stiff or stiffer than the 135i.

evomind · 09-09-2009, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by the1sen

Wow.

I wasn't very impressed with the roll, the feedback, braking, or motor and tranny of the Z when I drove it.

Guess I drove a dud?

im just curious....ive seen you rip on every car made by man except for:
lotus
mini cooper
miata

are there any other cars that meet or exceed your benchmark for greatness? or even goodness? (something mere mortals can afford would help) oh i forgot one, the honda fit, which you kinda tried to pass off as a psuedo sports car.
thats 4.

im just wondering so when i buy another car i can make a short list.

EliseAtLeast · 09-09-2009, 07:36 AM

I was seriously looking into the 370Z before getting my S2000 CR. I test drove it a few times and just can't get excited driving it. It is a nice car for the price but just feel so big and heavy. Its also extremely wide. With all that power the car doesn't feel all that fast. Maybe it is fast but you just don't feel it. There is also an overheating issue which I'm not sure they solved yet. Most people that tracks it need to buy an aftermarket oil cooler.

CosmosMpower · 09-09-2009, 07:36 AM

If a newbie in a 370Z comes out and dominates your auto-x your region must suck badly. It's a B-stock car and probably still not even the car to have. Any good driver in an equally prepped S2000, Z06, Elise, Solstice GXP etc should be faster

Nawambo · 09-12-2009, 03:37 PM

Yup, test drove it a few months back, liked it, very nice handling, and the synchrorev is, well, neat. But coming from an STI, I expected it to have stronger acceleration. Still, overall a nice car.

I've also seen one NISMO edition driving around, they look great in person, but I've read average reviews.

09-08-2009, 08:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
rstutts Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Martin, TN Posts: 243	Just test drove a 370Z It was a very nice car, much more refined than my Lotus, but my VF II is much faster. As a matter of fact, I was surprised how much difference there was. It might take me on top end, but 0-60 and the quarter mile, it would definitely be in my rear view mirror. __________________ 2005 Solar Yellow Elise touring package, star shield, hard top, soft top, ACT HDSS clutch, Saikou Michi catch cans, LED tail lights and VF II, 288 whp () 2001 Green Toyota Tacoma, 4 x 4 2008 Red 5455 Massey Ferguson, 6 x 6, cab, ipod, GPS navigation, regular beer holder 2001 Yellow Cat D3G-LGP, custom made beer holder

09-08-2009, 08:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
A7594217 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 357	Yeah and the 370 does not have the wow factor of your lotus either. __________________ 05 GG Elise-BWR S/C-Nitrons-Intake-Exhaust-Test Pipe-Cf Scoops-Cf Lip-Cf Diffuser-Piaa Wheels-And all the little stuff

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zygotesoup Resident Drunk Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,226	i drove a 370 and it seemed much slower than my plain old NA elise. not a very exciting car at all IMHO. not to mention the dealer spent more time asking me about my car than he spent telling me about his __________________ 2005 BADA55 Lotus Elise 1993 Black BMW 325i 2000 Solar Yellow MR-S - SOLD 1987 White on White Porsche 944 Turbo - SOLD 1993 Maroon Lexus SC400 - SOLD

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...m... Denuo Volatilis Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,715	...a first-time novice brought a 370 to last month's autocross and absolutely dominated his class - i don't know if it was stock, nor if the driver had previous experience elsewhere, but he was very fast... __________________ 2005 Federal Elise \| Touring \| Storm Titanium ...73,000 miles and aging beautifully... 2000 New Beetle \| Turbo \| Reflex Silver ...107,000 miles of steadfast service...

09-09-2009, 03:14 AM	#8 (permalink)
...m... Denuo Volatilis Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,715	...either that or the driver was a ringer - i suspect a bit of both... __________________ 2005 Federal Elise \| Touring \| Storm Titanium ...73,000 miles and aging beautifully... 2000 New Beetle \| Turbo \| Reflex Silver ...107,000 miles of steadfast service...

09-08-2009, 08:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
kwancho Stormtrooper Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Los Altos Hills, CA Posts: 95	I drove one, and I hated it! Sport pack + 6MT, and yeesh. Clutch and gearshift felt straight of a Power Wheels, weird steering, and annoyingly shouty engine. Blind spots worse than the Exige

09-09-2009, 07:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
Cthulhu Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Garden City, Long Island (New York) Posts: 551	I test drove the 370z too, ended up buying a 135i. I didn't like the seating position, visibility, double-clutch tranny and pedal setup (can't heel-toe and there's no need to), and the feel of the brakes. Can't really comment on body roll, I thought it was rather stiff. Not Lotus stiff, but as stiff or stiffer than the 135i. __________________ 2009 135i - Montego blue/Coral red. 2007 Lotus Exige S (deceased) - Storm Titanium. RIP SCCVC11127HL80723 May the roar of your supercharger forever shatter the serenity of the heavens <3

09-09-2009, 07:36 AM	#11 (permalink)
EliseAtLeast Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Basking Ridge, NJ Posts: 1,219	I was seriously looking into the 370Z before getting my S2000 CR. I test drove it a few times and just can't get excited driving it. It is a nice car for the price but just feel so big and heavy. Its also extremely wide. With all that power the car doesn't feel all that fast. Maybe it is fast but you just don't feel it. There is also an overheating issue which I'm not sure they solved yet. Most people that tracks it need to buy an aftermarket oil cooler. __________________ '08 Honda S2000 CR (Rio Yellow Pearl) '07 Lotus Exige S (Aspen White) Touring, Traction, Starshield '04 BMW 330 ci (White)

09-09-2009, 07:36 AM	#12 (permalink)
CosmosMpower Cone Magnet Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2,029	If a newbie in a 370Z comes out and dominates your auto-x your region must suck badly. It's a B-stock car and probably still not even the car to have. Any good driver in an equally prepped S2000, Z06, Elise, Solstice GXP etc should be faster __________________ 06 Canyon Red Elise LSS, Touring, SS, Stg 2, HID, BWR swaybar 09 Mini Cooper S 6MT 2000 Grand Prix White S2000

09-12-2009, 03:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
Nawambo Lotus Owner to be Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Leesburg, Va Posts: 662	Yup, test drove it a few months back, liked it, very nice handling, and the synchrorev is, well, neat. But coming from an STI, I expected it to have stronger acceleration. Still, overall a nice car. I've also seen one NISMO edition driving around, they look great in person, but I've read average reviews. __________________ Today STI, Tomorrow Exige S Please check out my first book: www.ArabAmericanHandbook.com I've successfully used it to teach law enforcement, academia, and the private sector!

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