Subject	I hated the 350z with a passion until I drove one of the
Posted by	Nishani (NJ) on November 28, 2010 at 12:21 AM
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In Reply To	350Z vs. other Z-Cars - opinions? posted by csburdick on November 27, 2010 at 08:44 PM
Message	later models and I must say they are a thrill to drive. The exhaust note from inside the car, the updated look of the instruments, and the sporty responsive feel of the steering definitely defines it as a Z-car. The 6-speed transmission is also nice to drive with too. The earlier model 350s however are really, REALLY slow. I drove an early model that had a number of bolt-ons and was terribly disappointed after driving the unmodified later model.
Follow Ups	350Z vs. other Z-Cars - opinions? - csburdick 20:44:27 11/27/10 Cheap, sporty, fun has always defined the original Z car. - Summeronthechain (MN) 20:51:02 11/27/10 the 300ZX was a result of evolution, the 350Z was half-assed (n/m) - LJZTT 21:06:04 11/27/10 If you look at the lineage... - ZLover4Life 22:38:27 11/27/10 again like I said, an evolution, you cant pick out the 280ZX - LJZTT 06:07:49 11/28/10 just to make sure we are defining our terms here, it seemed - LJZTT 07:35:55 11/28/10 good point - ZLover4Life 09:54:42 11/28/10 I dunno, calling it "overboard" gives it a negative - LJZTT 10:31:37 11/28/10 Not the "Japanese Lotus," but... - ZLover4Life 11:47:47 11/28/10 I really like the 370 too, just the interior I dislike (n/m) - LJZTT 14:06:16 11/28/10 a few thoughts - Adam (NoVA) 15:19:09 11/28/10 sums it up basically (n/m) - LJZTT 17:51:30 11/28/10 My '84 turbo Z didn't have vibrating seats :( - dogpile 14:46:17 11/29/10 was it a 50'th anniversary edition 84? - Adam (NoVA) 17:27:21 11/29/10 No, it was just a plain old '84 300zxt w/ Nissan and Datsun - dogpile 09:24:10 11/30/10 +1 - ZLover4Life 22:33:26 11/27/10 I'll take a pristine shiro or '86 turbo any day over a 280ZX (n/m) - LJZTT 06:10:20 11/28/10 c'mon, man.... you're telling me you don't want... - ZLover4Life 09:50:35 11/28/10 disagree on your reasoning for the 240sx - vorpalZ 11:30:38 11/28/10 If I find the source of my statement, I'll post it... - ZLover4Life 11:43:55 11/28/10 thanks, I'd like to see it - vorpalZ 11:57:31 11/28/10 the Z (s30) was basically split into ZX & SX lines - Adam (NoVA) 15:31:29 11/28/10 Maybe the Pulsar and Sentra SE-R. - SactoTodd 12:29:15 11/28/10 thinking more of the 200sx sold in the early 80's (n/m) - vorpalZ 12:49:15 11/28/10 350Z and Z31 rival each other in worst looking Z (n/m) - ZiNnYc 20:53:58 11/27/10 What about the s130/280zx? (n/m) - Pilot.P (NZ) 02:45:35 11/28/10 83 280ZX Turbo FTW...(2nd place under my 96 300ZX TT) (n/m) - RonZ300 08:46:14 11/28/10 you must have bad eyes if u think a z31 looks bad - tuckz32 12:28:58 11/28/10 agreed, rooted in its era, but slick looking (n/m) - LJZTT 14:07:51 11/28/10 2nd. Too bad ones in good shape are few and far between. (n/m) - MixManMash 18:18:54 11/28/10 ::rubs eyes:: - ZiNnYc 19:44:20 11/28/10 LOL! agreed (n/m) - John (MD) 20:09:27 11/30/10 Nah. 280ZX 2+2 gets my vote as worst looking Z. (n/m) - Inzane 10:16:52 11/29/10 same 370 is also on the my list of worse z car!! (n/m) - jjevens 20:57:22 11/27/10 Although kind of ugly they have an amazing exhaust note. - new2boost 21:24:31 11/27/10 you're talking about the 350z? - vulcanrush 21:30:17 11/27/10 Yes the 350z. The second gen rev up motor i believe that has - new2boost 21:46:48 11/27/10 so headers, full exhaust, and intake for a supposed 16% gain - LJZTT 06:22:36 11/28/10 Last time i checked the 350z was rear wheel drive. But you cant - new2boost 06:51:25 11/28/10 actually when you talk about "responding well to mods" - LJZTT 07:17:27 11/28/10 Seriously dont get all upset bc i was making a point - new2boost 08:02:18 11/28/10 Ever look at the weight and gearing of a 350Z? - MixManMash 10:19:04 11/28/10 you couldnt upset me if you wanted to, you are being mocked - LJZTT 10:40:45 11/28/10 I dunno, they sound like a Renault to me... - MixManMash 01:51:02 11/28/10 ugly : true, exhaust note amazing : false - Bernie (NoVA) 09:04:13 11/28/10 350's are fun, but lack in the aesthetics department. - bstyleZ 22:01:51 11/27/10 I think you're right. It did not live up to expectations. - zellamay 22:33:30 11/27/10 . - ae300z 22:35:02 11/27/10 I hated the 350z with a passion until I drove one of the - Nishani (NJ) 00:21:51 11/28/10 Power wise, I always found the 350Z to feel weak. I hear the - MixManMash 01:55:10 11/28/10 IMO I like ALL of the Z cars for what they are. - Bestboy 02:14:07 11/28/10 Re: 350Z vs. other Z-Cars - opinions? - VigorousZX 06:37:06 11/28/10 it's funny how much that looks like an MR-S (n/m) - kenecchi 08:54:28 11/28/10 The Mazda Miata may be one of the most brilliant vehicles - Adam (NoVA) 15:43:27 11/28/10 2nd your opinion of the Mazda Miata - All time great car. (n/m) - Gordo 93TT Daytona 22:31:44 11/29/10 Handles well stock, 370 stock handles better - vorpalZ 09:49:53 11/28/10 Here's a video on 370, 350, 300 comparison: - zellamay 13:05:44 11/28/10 I would love a S30, Z32, and Z34 in my garage... - Halo TTZ 13:50:45 11/28/10 having owned an s31, z31 and z32, i'd agree (n/m) - Adam (NoVA) 15:48:54 11/28/10 Re: 350Z vs. other Z-Cars - opinions? - ZXRider 15:52:55 11/28/10 Own a 91 tt, have owned 3 86t, and a 83 280z - tuckz32 16:49:33 11/28/10 Re: 350Z vs. other Z-Cars - opinions? - csburdick 18:03:56 11/28/10 Z32TT > *.* for performance - BigTDogg (MA) 11:39:55 11/29/10 What you mean is: - Jehannum 03:43:40 11/30/10 Yeah, the one that looks like the 240Z sister (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 18:59:03 11/30/10
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