350Z vs 370Z: Which One is Actually Better?
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2017
- Nissan initially came to the US market under the name Datsun for fear of failure. With that Datsun name they brought the 240Z; since then they have been a top competitor in the sports car market. The Z family has changed a bunch over the years, but there are still some key factors that make them all related. Low roofline, squished trunk, and a long hood are features that every single Z has.
What about the most recent Zs? The 350Z and 370Z were incredibly successful sports cars, but which one is actually better?
For anyone watching this in 2019, this video does have some misinformation (always remember to double or triple check info sources on the internet), mistakes, and basically “meh” content. It was one of our first videos and we made a lot of mistakes. Shooting and editing the video was also outside my hands and we’ve learned a lot since this was shot.
Nonetheless, let’s hear which one you would pick! 350Z or 370Z?
2021 😎
350z with the veilside bodykit, would be beautiful to have one
The city is full of mustangs. They are a dime a dozen. 370z on the other hand are rare & actually look like sports cars instead of grocery getters. 😂
puropinchemikey this guy sucks, you can buy for this money many cars but who the hell want to know this ???
And you have a bug
The 370z is so wide it really has a presence when you see one on the road
true mustangs are great cars but i could stand on a street and probably count 5 of them drive by in a five minute period. Z’s on the other hand are rare to see on road.
@@lyle4905 in miami I see lots of z's and mustangs
I’ve had a 04 350z and now currently own a 370z. In a city full of chargers and mustangs. We out here putting in work
Where you from houston ? That’s all we got out here
Who broke ? We upp
Nice. :) I'm the builder and owner of your thumbnail 350z 👌👌
Dude, can you please send me all your aero specs? I really like your aggressive splitter, diffuser and wing combos, I would like to know what they are. Thanks!
thebrianmccannofficial pretty cray Z haha get 😂 ugh, I need friends
dude, who cares..
@@digitalrushmusic Well, I guess you do, or else you wouldn't be trolling.
@Peter Tjalpanyi... oooo
About a month ago I rode with a friend of mine in his 370z which is brand new. When we headed home he let me drive back. I have a 2004 350z and I was anxious to compare them. I drove about 40 miles on I-75 and another 20 in traffic. The first thing I noticed was both cars drove the same. The steering was tight and gave me the feeling I was always in control of the car. My 350z gives me the same feeling of control and is much older. I could sense a little more hp but just slightly. Both cars are stock with no mods. It is a testament to Nissan on how well made the Z cars are when you can drive 2 cars that are 14 years apart and they both drive the same
I think the 350Z looks better as well.... They were trying to hard w the 370
todd sebastian agreed!!!
True, though some would complain that shows the 370z is pretty much an outdated model that needed a refresh years ago 🤔
Or that means no improving....
22usmitty that’s definitely not it buddy lol
Had both, loved both. 370z is much more refined and comfortable.
Is it an ideal first car/ project car ?
@Miles Doyle tf
350z rear looks better
370z front looks better
370z interior is nicer.
Debatable, i prefer the looks of the 350, hate the fish hook headlights
When I say that I get bashed, but I agree. I like the 350z.
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Very true
s m 350z’s lines just flow better
370z is definitely an outdated sports car.. but no way in he'll I would buy a Mustang over a 370z.
370z hands down.. I've owned both in the past 07 350z HR and a 2012 370z. 350z interior feels super cheap. Did full bolt ons to both cars.. the 370z made more whp than the 350z. Only good thing buying a 350z these days is they are dirt cheap.
3:23 - kelly blue book price on a 350Z is about $7000 less than a 350Z lol
Derek OBrien I was so confused lmao
Mistakes were made.
@@Dustrunnersauto yeah you should probably fix that before this false bullshit is posted then. All the very noticeable editing in this video and you still come out with this bullshit. Good job guys.
Well the de is alot cheaper than the hr, so it's kinda true haha
@@kenjimamcfree7919 only if your goal is 400hp and under, then you have to spend tons of more money to build this oh so precious de just to be able to make the same power a stock HR can put out.
Helped a lot thx
I had a beautiful Blue 04 350z Touring for over 2 years and I loved it. I own a 2013 370z Sport now and I will say the 370 stock is much faster than my old 350 that had only a few mods. Its more comfortable, feels way more upscale, and feels a lot faster than the DE. Where the 350 wins is the sound the DE made and the steering was nice and heavier. Looks wise I loved them both but I prefer 370z.
I have a 370z and I love it but honestly I think the 350’s look better when modded but that’s my opinion
I have a 370Z and I haven't regreted it I love this car but I do still want a 350z I would like to have both next to each other
San Andres bullshit
right! I wish I had a z32, z33 and z34
had two z32 twin turbos, both caught fire...never again...this time I go the z34, maybe with an aftermarket oil cooler
Drove both, liked an 07 350z alot more. Felt more driver connected... but I wish I had those z34 cosmetics. It's a struggle of life vs eye candy
Thanks for that. Im looking at a 2007-8 350 myself..the 370 would be nice tho...maybe i should hang on abit. Trouble is I want to pay cash....have no interest in financing a car that will go down in value....hard to save all that though
I sat in a 370z and even with the seat as low as I could get it was tight as far as head room was concerned. Does a 350z offer more headroom?
Would love to see any info toyota camry, avolon V6, 1mz fe up to 2020 V6. Manufactures, performance on Toyota V6s.
370z nismo with the recaro seats Manuel and blk
I have a 2019 Black 370Z Nismo. I absolutely love to drive it. Not my only car so I do have low miles. Bought it 9/3 in Vegas. This is also my 4th Nissan.
Aesthetically the 350z is nicer imo.
350z de and hr’s body lines are just timeless.
350 Z looks better and sometimes lookin good is good enough.
You got it. At 74 yrs old I don't race, just ride around looking like the coolest SOB in town with the Bose cranked up on my Silver 2008 Roadster. Top is only up for storage !
I've owned a '91 300 ZX, a 2006 350Z, and a 2011 370Z, and the 370Z was by far the best car I've ever owned. It had beautiful styling, was very fast, and fun to drive. I traded it for a Cadillac ELR which is an electrical hybrid and very luxurious and very stylish car, but have since moved into a condo with a communal garage and assigned spaces so I no longer have an outlet to plug it in. I want to go back to a 370Z, but they are overpriced right now so I am playing the waiting game. I also found an outlet a few spaces down which I can plug into as long as the HOA does not notice, so with the high price of gas I can run on electric so I am in no rush.
anyone know where to find cheap 350z?
370 look better in my eyes for some reason
same i think it’s the head lights but idk
A little late but I think it's the roofline
Both great cars, I may have spent more money on my 350Z than anyone else to make a very fast NA car. Way too much, but it was fun while it lasted!
Life is a journey enjoy the ride. Whichever car you want if you enjoy the ride and put smile on your face that's the car you should take
Which one goes faster?
In contrary, 370z at least 100 lbs lighter, more HP, wheelbase wise, 370z is wider and shorter. I do not know if Dust Runners did his homework all the way, I guess, it's a bit biased because he owned 350z? And yes oil issue on 370z is easy and inexpensive fix.
tbh the 370 should have come with a factory oil cooler instead of opting for after market coolers such as Z1, Mishi etc.
Stock 07-08 350z's make more wheel horsepower than stock 370z's through almost the entire power band. 370z's have a spike of about 15 more wheel horsepower at almost 7k rpms.
V6 Mustang VS V6 370z is not a competion but a slaughter. V8 Mustang VS V6 307z, sure in the straight line, but in the track is a different story. BTW, as tested V8 Mustang tops @ 155 mph while 370z tops @ 162 mph.
Not sure about the mustang but the z is electronically limited and I've heard they can top out at ~180mph after a tune
mustang is also limited but a tuned hr 350 with fbo will walk a mustang a lightly modded 370 will take off unless the stang is FI
Come on guys I like Nissan engine.. very impressive.. but the coyote 5.0 is a beast. 12s stock. And no 370z has more top end than a new coyote. Stop it
Big Daddy 5.0s are also heavy as shit. Sure they have the power but the gearing ratio in a Z is superior and more responsive.
Abd they still get walked by a 5.0 lol
I honestly like the 350 better and want that as my first car
I like the 350 with option to add so many aftermarket parts a lot cheaper
I love the 350z. Those digital gauge's are just awesome!!
I just got my first Nissan and it’s the 350z trying to figure out what exhaust I should do I have a tight budget any suggestions or does a straight pipe sound good on it? I’ve heard good and bad straight pipe mine is an 03 model touring
Pete Cockcroft - Solarflares alright thank you :)
GCX 717 I have a 2003 350z with berk hiflow cats 370z y pipe injen intake and 5/16 plenum spacer I recommend you get test pipes if you really want power and don't care about rasp also get a used 350z hr y pipe or 370z y pipe I felt an increase in low end torque I'd keep the stock intake though.
GCX 717 I have same thing go invidia test pipes with aam competition single exits
They're both good cars and look much better than most, if not all, others within the same category and price range.
I'm a Z fan and like all of them for the uniqueness each one has over another; All Z's.
good info
Interesting video, I prefer the 370z based on looks. And you're good looking too lol
As a 2020 370z owner I give respect to the 350z. For being as old as it is it still looks relevant and would not under estimate one that has upgrades. If I ever get the chance to build a drift car out of an older or salvaged vehicle the 350z would be my choice.
Question for 370z owners:
How much is insurance?
I'm debating 350z or 370z
Depends on ur insurance , mine is 800 every 6months . Didnt really made a diff on my old car which was 4 door .
I had four 350z’s in my life. Loved them! However, when 370z came out I felt in love with the new design. I bought 370z convertible and enjoyed every ride till the convertible top stopped working (common problem with roadster 370z’s). Everything is better on 370z. Exterior design, interior is miles better, 370z is faster and just overall more thought out vehicle in my opinion. Both cars are nice, but I’ll take 370z over 350z any day after experiencing both.
Ditto and well said. I wanted the 350 for its more simple design (especially the line that runs back) but the 370s exterior is more thought out and remeniscant of the 240Z And that fat ass!
370z is beautiful, but it’s long overdue for redisign. Current body style has been on the market for 10 years! I want to see new design along with that 400hp engine Nissan puts in their Infiniti Q50 red sport. That would be a proper and much needed change!
They are both great cars. The 370 may be better but that’s usually what happens when newer models with more tech come out. The 350 is a future classic that was the return of the z cars and was a great car for its time. It well deserved it’s shine
Is the 350 convertible better r the hard top
i had both 350z and 370z and now have a 370z nismo. handling on nismo is superior but the 350z felt more fun to drive.
I’m still waiting for them to update the look
The oil issue started with the 350z... not the 370z
yeah thats bad editing
They both do it though and the 350 started to do it first bc the 370 wasnt even made then
350 still looks better
Personally think the 350Z exterior silhouette is a lot more eye pleasing. The 370Z exterior isn't a step forward to me more like a step to the side. So to each his own but I still think both need an Inline 6
i have a 2013 370 and love it
I have a 2004 350Z. I love that car.
Does the 07 and o8 350z models have the oil consumption problem fixed?
Epic Snoop bro I had 06 350Z with 30K miles in 2009. I beat that thing everyday through Chicago winters for 3 years ended up with over 80K on it and I never got any check engine light or any kind of issue honestly. Never had a oil problem
Donta' Nichols Good to know that most 350z are reliable. I have my eyes on a 08 model for $6500 with 62k miles hopefully I can get it this month just need someone to drive it back since it's manual.
Does anyone know the rarest color of the 350z?
THAT MEGA RARE GAMEBOY THOUGH
370z nismo is the best Z to date
Ralph Smallblock I totally agree. My black 2019 Nismo is a really Hot Car. Thank god she’s in my garage
Sounds like 07-08 350z is the best option
The only 350's that are lighter than the 370 are the early 2003-2004 models.. the HR weighs at least 100 lbs heavier than the 370.
PR1NCETD0T damn really. i would think it'll be lighter. why is it heavier? the hr350z vs the vhr370z
My 2004 with a manual weighs 3188 lbs. It is not light, but it certainly is rigid. I also own a 2014 Infiniti Q60S and the acceleration is the same
but the handling is not quite as quick as the older Z. As for the 370Z, it is notably quicker then a 350Z. I like the 370Z and that
rev matching thing is pretty nice with a manual. What amazes me is how quick the Z is compared to many much more powerful cars.
I could see this if the car was some kind of weak, super light vehicle that was just designed with 0-60 times like most American muscle, but the
Z is very stiff and handles better then most cars out there while still being very quick in a 0-60 romp. I have driven both the Camaro and the Mustang and
the Mustang is better then the Camaro, but both do not have the balance and feel of the Z. The Z is just plain a better designed and built car.
The only thing the domestics have over the Z is brute power. But, brute power is no substitute for true balanced performance. The Japanese got
it right while the Americans seem to be floundering in the 60's still. I do also a 1990 Mustang 5.0L notch back and I like that car for what it is. As for
newer Mustangs? They are just too big and fat for my taste. Too much engine for the abilities of the car and it's suspension. Probably why
so many end up being wrecked.
David Morales my curb weight is 3207. I don't know was he's talking about.
ThatYellowGT4 You have an HR? Is it stock?
PR1NCETD0T yup, 08 enthusiast model...
Saying a 350Z is better for someone of your age or means is no different than saying a 2010 Mustang is better than a 2017 Mustang, i.e. - you're basing this on price alone.
Also, the Z is an honest-to-God sports car and the Mustang isn't, so that comparison is apples to oranges.
agreed, Im 44 this year and in my price range and taste the 370Z is my car!
Tommy, you'll love it if you don't have one yet. Sport and Nismo versions for even more sporting appeal! Nismo rocks, and you can get one a year or two old (still under warranty) with super-low miles as low as $32,000.
Appreciated greatly! I have racked my mind of what to get (right now I have an Australian Falcon XR6). I have toyed with the idea of an Audi TT(hmm not a two seater like the grille but not alot else) The Peugeot RCZ ( hmmm laughable at best) And the 350Z HR which I love (especially the bonnet bulge which emulates the original 240Z) I cant help but think though that a 2017 370Z in black is for me...Those arches, the stock 19 inch rays, the symmetry (twin exhaust, V6 etc) I've owned about 9 Nissans in my life including two Z32 TT's and consider myself a Nissan man. Thanks for the advice and yeah, Im going there. (beats my last idea of a Hyundai Veloster lol)
Cool cars you've had and are thinking of, but if you're a Nissan guy comparing to Hyundai, you KNOW the Z is your car ;-) Good luck!
Cheers and its the one yeah.
I had a 300z in my 20's - funnest car I've ever had - I'd like a 400z - time to update that damn model - 370 is getting VERY dated.
Great video bro, you sound bored lol.
+Poowatee Plays Not bored, I just have a very monotone voice which unfortunately makes me sound bored. Thanks for watching! 🤓
I'm 20, I'm really stuck between a 350 n a 370.. it'll be my first big purchase. Any advise?
Jonathan Cortes 370 nismo. You won't be disappointed. Mine is a year old now and I still look back every time I walk away.
Drove both, 350z feels better and more connected
Since its a z topic video, I have a question, which is more of a rumor I believe. Is it true that roof of z's get caved in or something like that at high speeds. Just a question, cause I know someone of will get triggered lol, no need for the salt. Thanks.
1st Place: Twin Turbo 300ZX
Do Honda S2000 ap1 vs ap2.
370z it's lighter, more powerful, has a better designed trunk that fits more stuff, and they're cheap enough now that they're affordable.
mugensamurai yeah this guy is saying the 370z is heavier?? .. wtf lol the channel should get the facts before making the video.. basides all that.. he needs a redbull and tonget some pussy
3:25 I think I actually went dumb listening to that part
Right? I replayed it to see if I was hearing things lol. But I knew what oh boy meant tho 😆
Can somone tell me what the failady z tho
The 370z looks a little feminine IMO. I went with the 07 HR. I’m surprised he didn’t mention the HR...this is the more desired Z on the market. Took me forever to find a good deal. Love this car.
Our mistake. Somehow we completely overlooked the HR when creating the video script.
I got a g35 which is the same thing but has a back seat
My area is littered with challengers and chargers and mustangs like you cannot round one corner without seeing 5 of them but ive only ever seen 3 - 4 370z and 1 350z
Same and it’s annoying
It’s like this 350z and 70z are the same but I like the 50z because of how the engine sound like when you shift in a 70z it revs higher when you shift but 50z it sound perfect
I know very few people who would chose a Mustang over a Z. They're not even in the same class. It's like choosing a minivan over a jeep. No comparison!
Dumbass have you ever seen a mustang versus Z mustang loses sad
I'm not sure of who your comment is for...
Snappy uh not true
OK you’re right but it matters what kind of mustang
shuura Mabye stock the z is better but the 5.0 can get way higher HP numbers much easier than vq engines
Not a fan of the Zee but love a Zed!
I have an 06 Z and love it but I think the 09 370 Z nismo is the best looking Z out there.
I own both a 350Z performance model with APS Turbo & Nismo stage 2 suspension & a 370Z Nismo with Stillen intake, test pipes, exhaust and Uprev tune. The 350Z is way faster but the 370Z in my humble opinion is a more balanced car, it’s more reliable and has better breaks and suspension. I like em both.
I like the rear of the 350 better. If i got a z car and just wanted to undertake a huge project i would get a 350z and swap the 370z engine front end and interior onto it.
I thought u know...u were gonna show the cars in real life... :(
Love my 2009 370z
cant decide if i want to buy a Z or a C6 vette first. I know that if i had both, the vette would actually be my daily while still being race car-y and the z would be a fully purpose built race car. I love V6 engines, but I also love the Corvette, its hard to decide if i should get the thing i can get faster or get the thing that i really like...
What did you end up getting?
@@Cxptivate Zs are too expensive get a C5 or C6
I’m still trying to get the bag for it
@user-hd4wf5gq8r not really a fan of older corvettes, I've been set on getting a z forever now but I agree the market right now is god awful. 350z's are at the price range where I might as well just get a 370z (which I may end up doing who knows) but for now I'm just continuing to save and looking for good listings
@@Cxptivate you’re more ahead of the game than me. I’m still toiling away at welding school.
@user-hd4wf5gq8r nah bro I'm still in high school but I'm doing it online so I have more time to work I'm saving most of my money for whatever car I end up getting, hopefully the z. & there's good money in a trade like that just stay consistent and you can get your corvette easily we just gotta be patient
Loved my 2006 350z. Had to sell it to buy a truck because I needed the space. Now I'm regretting it and looking into getting another 350z or 370z lol
350z👌🏼
You didn’t mention the second change on the 350 HR (2008) which by all means is similar or better than the 370
All 370 comes with vq37vhr
In My Opinion
I like how the 370z looks 😀😀😀
I like the RX7
I am an owner of a '05 350Z... personally, I don't care for the 370 mainly because, of the smaller body on the 370 and, the tire fenders don't have the same flare as the 350. Repositioning the third tail light from a higher position (for safety) was a bad idea. The vehicle is already a low profile car. My opinion, this makes it harder to see from behind. As you stated, there are much more mods you can do to the 350 than the 370.
Its not a smaller body at all. Its shorter but alot WIDER
The 370 Z fenders are alot more flared also. You dont know shite
"much more" mods for the 350 than 370 is false, as you can fully build and stroke and 4+ Liter Vq37VHR for over 1000whp if you have the cash. Just check out Chris Forsberg's current formula D 370Z's setup and you'll reconsider. If anything, they have equal potential solutions available at the moment.
Ive own all 3 z’s. DE,HR, n nismo VHR. Out of all 3 i preffer the vhr the motor for my taste is a heavy duty 3.7 motor that can put easy power down. I havent had any problems with my vhr at all. The only problem i have hated in the vhr 370 are the oem oil coolers once you change those you got a heavy duty bullet proof motor with bullet proof tranny and the o2 sensors they go bad quick . On the other hand ive had a DE not very much liked, Lots of oil leaks. Had to get brand new oil pans left and right. Had to spend alot of money on 5qt oil. Bad suspension. Lets just say ive spent over 12k in total on my 350z de in 3 years. Cam shaft sensors were bad as well. Its a fun car to drive until problems start happening, and best believe they happen when you least expect it. Motor had 80k miles on it. Owned a 350z hr as well for 2 years tearible valve gasket i have went thru about 4 sets of felpro valve covers. Over all it was a great car but i dont regret selling. Not many issues with the hr it was solid but for my prefference i can not say it was better then my nismo vhr. Dont comment back saying stupid shi. Cuz ive own zs for multiple years n till this day i still do. Vhr all the way
had an 04’ touring roadster 350z 6-speed. Stock except for a hurst short throw and the possible exception of an upgraded clutch (as the pedal was incredibly hard to push down. Like almost lift you out of the seat tough). Since I bought it used from a car lot (traded a low mile tastefully modded 6-speed C5 FRC Corvette in showroom condition like a dummy; even gave several thousand dollar boot. Regret that to this day. I was young what can I say) I had no way of knowing. It had ~60k miles on it when I got it.
Anyway, I kept it for 6 years or so as a daily driver. I always keep 2-3 vehicles total (usually an SUV, truck, or sedan. But always a sports car) to switch between, but the Z was my main ride. It had over 250,000 miles when I traded it for a BMW.
In that entire time I had hardly a single problem from it. I once had an accessory belt break (quick, easy and inexpensive fix) and it got stuck in 3rd gear twice (neither time was I in the car so I suspect bad shifting of some sort to be at fault. Luckily I have a friend who used to be a Nissan service tech and did the work for cheap. The oil for the manual trannies in 350Z’s is SUPER rare and $100’s of dollars. He just happened to have some of that too. The trans had to be dropped for the fix. In both cases the driving party paid for the fix.) Also the tonneau top developed a 4” tear near the glass rear window, and the folding mechanism would sometimes need a little help raising/lowering the convertible top. That’s it.
It still ran just as good with 250,000 miles as it did when I got it; no squeaks/rattles or warning lights. To be fair, other Z cars I’ve driven didn’t fare so well, even with lesser mileage. Matter fact, every car I’ve owned has stayed “tight”, no matter the mileage or abuse. I am picky about certain things, and even when driving hard, I put effort in to not harm the drivetrain (be accurate when rev-matching, keep an eye on oil temp/level, warm engine up before revving above ~3k, try to vary rpm as much as possible on long highway drives by altering speed by 15 mph or so or going from 5th to 6th, don’t make a habit of red-lining (getting within 500 rpm was better anyway as power dropped off and you stayed in the sweet part of the power band after the shift), don’t overheat the brakes/clutch. When casually accelerating, I would start in 1st up to say 5-7 mph, quickly hit 2nd and go up to 15-25, shift straight to 4th (skipping 3rd). Time it out so a rev match isn’t required; it will slide into gear. Then up to 35-45; 4th to 6th in the same way.
The reason for this was to prevent drivetrain wear and maximize gas mileage. Maximum mileage occurs at the lowest rpm possible (without lugging) in as high a gear as allowed, with *near full throttle (3/4 or maybe 7/8ths). This is because at full throttle your computer will interpret your intention to go fast and will alter mapping/fuel ratios etc., so you want to get as close to this as possible without invoking the aggressive programming.
6th gear is good all the way down as low as 25 or so, all the way up to at least 163-165 - where the governor kicked in on mine. It really didn’t feel like it had more than 3-5 more mph in it anyway on a flat surface. Plus it wasn’t stable enough to inspire confidence above 140 IMO. 160+ was white-knuckle territory on a two lane- 175 was another day in the office in my corvettes, and there was still another gear left.) The nervousness could have been due in part to my all-season tires with 45 sidewalls, or maybe the convertibles aerodynamics weren’t ideal. Or the less than rigid frame, high center of gravity, quick steering, quick rebound from the shocks, brakes that weren’t very strong and would temporarily warp from heat pretty quickly when used at high speeds, causing a disturbing shimmy. Or maybe those things are just normal at high speed, and I am just lucky to have experienced great high speed cars. (I have video proof of 210-212, have driven 200+ at least a dozen times (all in C5 Corvettes) and 180+ too many times to count (In a few different cars, both driving and as a passenger. Off the top of my head there was an 04’ Mustang Cobra with 650+ rwhp, 06’ Pontiac GTO that pulled 11.1 on street tires, a Porsche 911 (997) C4 modded (passenger), C6 Lingenfelter Corvette (passenger, same guy who owned the 911), BMW M5 (E60 with the V-10, speed limiter removed. Was still pulling hard at 185, stock except for exhaust, chip, and Dinan airbox/filter).
Keep in mind my Z was a roadster (convertible). These had slightly shorter gearing to make up for the acceleration loss due to the extra weight of the electronics/motors/structure for the top, along with additional chassis bracing for chassis rigidity. (This likely made it easier to lug around in higher gears). It did pass the infamous convertible “pinch test” at least.
At time of trade:
All electronics worked. The seams in the heated leather seats had loosened in the same spot (about 6” in the middle of the seam that ran from the left to the right bolster on the bottom cushion; there were no rips in the leather anywhere) on both front seats exposing the white foam. The seat warmers still worked on all 3 settings.
Here was my upkeep schedule:
•oil changes every 3k-5k miles (much of my driving was highway so 3k was overkill. I would check the oil level and color every so often). All fluids checked along with windshield wipers and air filter (replaced if needed), tire pressure checked, washer fluid etc. every oil change. Sometimes added Lucas to the oil and a specific treatment to the gas every so often.
•tires (would occasionally let them get pretty bad before replacing)
•battery (would wait until the current one would no longer start the car)
•brake pads
•brake rotors (either turn rotors or replace)
•thorough hand wash 1-2 times per week. Every 2 or 3 months I would fully detail it. Here is an overview of my routine I highly recommend to anyone wanting to maintain their paint quality:
Wet entire car down (windows up!). Mix 1-2 cups purple power w/ 1-2 gallons of water in bucket (ppb). Put high quality auto detergent w/ water in another bucket (acb). Another bucket with just water (wb). Spray diluted (1 part pp, 2-3 parts water)purple power from spray bottle onto front bumper, side mirrors, side skirts, bottom rear quarter panels, rear bumper, windshield (anywhere bugs or grime build up). Take a netted foam pad dipped in ppb, scrub that junk off and rinse before it dries.
Wheel acid, tires scrubbed, leather/interior plastic conditioned, carpet cleaned, top cleaned/occasionally conditioned, metals polished, etc.
•93 octane gas (although I would have to run 87 or 89 from time to time if I couldn’t find premium). Would go out of my way to run non-ethanol gas as much as I could (maybe 25% of the time).
•2 major services (spark plugs, valve adjustment, air filters, belts, alignment, radiator flush, etc).
The car was wrecked 3 times. Twice by friends:
•one was pretty minor; hit a small animal, replaced front bumper
•one major; $6000 in work, not counting replacing the transmission out of pocket that insurance wouldn’t cover (don’t ask me how that happened). He was drunk driving on the interstate in the rain and a car wiped out in front of him so he swerved in to a bank to avoid it (supposedly).
•I hit a deer at ~30 mph. Replaced headlight (for anyone interested, replacement headlights for a 350Z is $300/light for halogen, $1500-3000 per light for HID. I had HIDs, switched to halogen to save money. Later realized the only difference was a 2 prong plug for halogen and 3 prong HID. Aside from that, a $100 ballast and bulb off of eBay and your in business.)
Dented hood, front passenger quarter panel, and passenger door. $3500 in damage (fixed for about half of that).
Out of those 6 years and 200,000 miles, many of which were driven pretty hard (I am quite talented behind the wheel, often drifted at 65+mph, redlined often, brake hard and late into corners while heel/toe downshifting, clip the apex and power slide out. Would see the ~165 mph fuel cutoff pretty often. I live in a rural, hilly area with few cops and plenty of great curvy driving roads with smooth pavement; I definitely took advantage of this (in the event of meeting a boy in blue I’d wish him luck and hit the closest county... hypothetically. This was during the Crown Vic days). Let pretty much anybody that wanted to drive it (one friend took off in it for almost 2 months). I would literally leave the keys in it at my house in case someone wanted to borrow it. In other words, it had the sh*t ran out of it, although mostly in a loving manner. 350Z’s are tough cars made to last.
It didn’t have have power of my Corvettes, or agility of my Porsche, but was somewhere in between and was enjoyable in its own way. I imagine with a little suspension work, a hardtop model with some chassis bracing, Brembos, lighter wheels+wider/stickier tires, and 50-100 more horsepower, they would be close to perfect. Especially if you could remove a couple hundred pounds from one. (Remove A/C compressor, power steering pump, air bags, replace heavy seats w/ recaros, remove sound deadening (optional), remove spare tire/jack, remove cats, add 1/2”-5/8” spacer to the intake manifold to help all cylinders breathe, replace all rubber bushings with metal, get a good LSD (some came with one) with short ratios, underdrive pulleys, oil cooler, transmission cooler, 160 thermostat, electric fan, customize aero underneath of car for less lift at speed, maybe add front/rear spoiler, short throw shifter, raise compression, stronger valve springs, raise rev limit 500 rpm, port/polish intake manifold, exhaust headers (high flow cats/test pipes), CAI, larger fuel injectors,
I have a 07 350z but want a 16 370z
350Z never ran 13.5 quarter stock. and the HP was 287. Tire feathering was a factory
defect and resolved in the 2004.5 year model. Former 350Z owner
What was the horsepower in the 350 HR engine? If you answer 300 plus, Im gonna remind you that it is STILL A 350Z!!!"!
Had a silver 2006 350z base with just over 60k on it that I bought new.It was beginning to burn oil more than usual so I decided I had to get out of it.I found a 2012 silver with the touring + sport package at car max with 42k on it for 21 thousand. They gave me 9 for that oil burning sumbitch and I paid the difference..Best car decision I've ever made the 370 is better in every way .
The crank on the 370Z holds more power. End of debate.
The 300ZX was made until 2000 in Japan and Europe. Not 1996. Stopped importing left hand drive Zs to USDM in 96. All right hand drive were sold in Japan, Europe, and Australia.
a modded 350z all day long :)
I had a 350z back in 2006, i think the 350z is actually a better looking car, the lines flow together much better
Have you ever driven one?
At 3:30 he says a 350Z is $7,000 less than a 350Z.
why are these little cars so heavy?
370z looks meh to date, the 350z still sexy as when it was first shown.
I have a 2003 zo6 a 2011 ss 6 speed and a 2009 370 z automatic and i can honestly say i enjoy driving my 370z more but i do miss the growl of my full exhaust zo6.
Used to be obssesed with 370, now I want a more budget friendly beast😂
Slav Films what’s budget friendly? A civic maybe
Own a 370z love all the z cars
and then there is good condition 280z that cost 30k and is worse in every possible way except look
The 300zx will always be king for the money
What the hell, did this guy just sit there and summarize the Wikipedia page?
had them both I would say 370z because it just feels better to drive the only con so far is the blind spots