Nissan 370z
27 January 2009, 09:25 AM
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Nissan 370z
Anyone know when they go up for sale over here?
As a former 350z owner and having just been reading about the proposed convertible version, it's got me yearning again
For a coupe of course. I've not had anything in the post from Nissan about it.
2009 Nissan 370Z convertible to debut at New York Auto Show - Autoblog
As a former 350z owner and having just been reading about the proposed convertible version, it's got me yearning again
For a coupe of course. I've not had anything in the post from Nissan about it.2009 Nissan 370Z convertible to debut at New York Auto Show - Autoblog
27 January 2009, 09:36 AM
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Looks like an absolute gem of a car.
I'm sure loads will argue but it "appears" to offer 911 performance for naff all money.
Shame there are no rear seats though.
I'm sure loads will argue but it "appears" to offer 911 performance for naff all money.
Shame there are no rear seats though.
27 January 2009, 09:49 AM
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I nearly bought a 350Z instead of the Impreza. Nice cars, but as an everyday car I needed more practicality. Otherwise..........
Have read Evo's test on the new 370Z, and they have compared it to a 911. Nice car, buy not special enough to use a weekend only car, compared to a 911. For me anyway.
Will go for a test drive though.
Think they're out in April over here.
Have read Evo's test on the new 370Z, and they have compared it to a 911. Nice car, buy not special enough to use a weekend only car, compared to a 911. For me anyway.
Will go for a test drive though.
Think they're out in April over here.
27 January 2009, 09:51 AM
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But that mystery "special" feeling will cost you twice as much.
I tested a 350Z a while back and really liked it. A few flaws but nothing too serious. The 370 seems to have addressed these nicely.
I am a huge fan of 911s but with cars like the GT-R, the 370Z and other peformance bargains, it's hard to justify that extra cost.
I tested a 350Z a while back and really liked it. A few flaws but nothing too serious. The 370 seems to have addressed these nicely.
I am a huge fan of 911s but with cars like the GT-R, the 370Z and other peformance bargains, it's hard to justify that extra cost.
27 January 2009, 09:59 AM
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But that mystery "special" feeling will cost you twice as much.
I tested a 350Z a while back and really liked it. A few flaws but nothing too serious. The 370 seems to have addressed these nicely.
I am a huge fan of 911s but with cars like the GT-R, the 370Z and other peformance bargains, it's hard to justify that extra cost.
I tested a 350Z a while back and really liked it. A few flaws but nothing too serious. The 370 seems to have addressed these nicely.
I am a huge fan of 911s but with cars like the GT-R, the 370Z and other peformance bargains, it's hard to justify that extra cost.
As a sports car, I think it's the best. Big gutsy V6 engine, rear wheel drive....
Think I'd compare the 370Z with a Cayman S though. That's a road test I look forward to reading.
27 January 2009, 12:34 PM
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How much are Imported GTR's going for then? Thought they were £50k'ish?
27 January 2009, 03:46 PM
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Indeed. Probably £42k for a new one, plus £1k shipping, plus £2.5k SVA, model report etc, plus VAT = Two 370z's
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29 January 2009, 10:09 AM
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Personally I am not that keen on the look of them, but I do love the noise they make
Not sure if I would have one just based on looks...they look a little too porky for my liking
Not sure if I would have one just based on looks...they look a little too porky for my liking
29 January 2009, 12:57 PM
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They were being quoted as £38k in japan when the yen was 250:£ (this was without shipping/duty/VAT/SVA) - its dropped below 130 now + Nissan jp raised the price by about 10% to JPY9,300,000 which means if you imported a GTR now it would cost you over £100k after shipping, import duty, VAT and SVA costs. (£103k by my maths @130). £60k for the UK spec is currently an absolute bargain!
29 January 2009, 01:16 PM
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Must say I do think they have gone the right direction with this car. Lighter, more powerful and better looking (imho of course).
The only gripe I have is for the same money you could have a 135i M Sport (v the GT Ultimate spec thing), probably the best engine in a production car at this moment, super smooth gearbox and it will easily match a Z in terms of acceleration etc.
I guess the base model will sell quite well though.
The only gripe I have is for the same money you could have a 135i M Sport (v the GT Ultimate spec thing), probably the best engine in a production car at this moment, super smooth gearbox and it will easily match a Z in terms of acceleration etc.
I guess the base model will sell quite well though.
29 January 2009, 04:37 PM
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Must say I do think they have gone the right direction with this car. Lighter, more powerful and better looking (imho of course).
The only gripe I have is for the same money you could have a 135i M Sport (v the GT Ultimate spec thing), probably the best engine in a production car at this moment, super smooth gearbox and it will easily match a Z in terms of acceleration etc.
I guess the base model will sell quite well though.
The only gripe I have is for the same money you could have a 135i M Sport (v the GT Ultimate spec thing), probably the best engine in a production car at this moment, super smooth gearbox and it will easily match a Z in terms of acceleration etc.
I guess the base model will sell quite well though.
30 January 2009, 09:36 AM
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