2023 Nissan Z car.
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Yeah, for the $, Nissan's Z is pretty nice. It just sucks that you only get 2 trims - the base 40K with no LSD or 50K with LSD, bigger brakes, 1" larger screen, upgraded stereo, etc. Same engine output though.
Personally, I just hate the front. I know, I know, they say that the headlights are homage, bla bla. They are just ugly to me. I think that 370z was a much better-looking car on the outside overall. And the refinement still didn't get there this time around. The shifter still vibrates like 370 used to. There's still a ton of road noise under 35mph.
Personally, I just hate the front. I know, I know, they say that the headlights are homage, bla bla. They are just ugly to me. I think that 370z was a much better-looking car on the outside overall. And the refinement still didn't get there this time around. The shifter still vibrates like 370 used to. There's still a ton of road noise under 35mph.
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The Z was my high school dream car. I got a G35 sedan instead (a great consolation), because my dad didn't want a coupe on my insurance. But I still longed for a 2 seater, manual sports car. In the end, the Z inspired me to purchase my current F-Type. I respect the Z a lot, and Nissan in my opinion has done a great job with the 400Z. If the F-Type 6MT never existed, I would strongly consider one.
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Yeah, for the $, Nissan's Z is pretty nice. It just sucks that you only get 2 trims - the base 40K with no LSD or 50K with LSD, bigger brakes, 1" larger screen, upgraded stereo, etc. Same engine output though.
Personally, I just hate the front. I know, I know, they say that the headlights are homage, bla bla. They are just ugly to me. I think that 370z was a much better-looking car on the outside overall. And the refinement still didn't get there this time around. The shifter still vibrates like 370 used to. There's still a ton of road noise under 35mph.
Personally, I just hate the front. I know, I know, they say that the headlights are homage, bla bla. They are just ugly to me. I think that 370z was a much better-looking car on the outside overall. And the refinement still didn't get there this time around. The shifter still vibrates like 370 used to. There's still a ton of road noise under 35mph.
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I fail to see similarities between the Z and the F-Type, seeing the video, Aston Martin design looks more like it, or perhaps is the F-type that looks like the Aston Martin 
The 370Z is a great car, principally if tuned, can be wrong but this new one will be a hit! Shocking to see that is as fast than my R.
The 370Z is a great car, principally if tuned, can be wrong but this new one will be a hit! Shocking to see that is as fast than my R.
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I actually have no problems with the grill. I can’t stand the headlights. They look too friendly to me, very feminine. I don’t think that they match up well with the 300zx tails. 370z had a much better look in this regard imo.
I would take the new Z over the '21+ F (not a fan of the new F front clip and the AT). If I were on a stricter financial diet, the Z would definitely be the car to have. The Z design elements were stolen from the original 240Z. Just my opinion, of course.
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I fail to see similarities between the Z and the F-Type, seeing the video, Aston Martin design looks more like it, or perhaps is the F-type that looks like the Aston Martin
The 370Z is a great car, principally if tuned, can be wrong but this new one will be a hit! Shocking to see that is as fast than my R.
The 370Z is a great car, principally if tuned, can be wrong but this new one will be a hit! Shocking to see that is as fast than my R.
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LOL? How do you figure? Not a single person would ever confuse the two (inside or out).
They look nothing alike. Jap vs Brit. Supercharged vs Turbocharged. The best sounding exhaust on the market vs no need to put the windows down in a tunnel. Exotic looks versus a try to revamp early JDM. Classy interior vs an old and tired 350Z refresh with some digital gauges. It really is apples and oranges.
IMO, the Z32 model was the best looking of the Zs because of how ahead of its time it was. Crazy to think that the 1989 model still looks sleek and modern on the streets. Don't forget that even the classic mighty Lamborghini Diablo stole the 300zx headlights!
Funniest comment of the week, really.
They look nothing alike. Jap vs Brit. Supercharged vs Turbocharged. The best sounding exhaust on the market vs no need to put the windows down in a tunnel. Exotic looks versus a try to revamp early JDM. Classy interior vs an old and tired 350Z refresh with some digital gauges. It really is apples and oranges.
IMO, the Z32 model was the best looking of the Zs because of how ahead of its time it was. Crazy to think that the 1989 model still looks sleek and modern on the streets. Don't forget that even the classic mighty Lamborghini Diablo stole the 300zx headlights!
Funniest comment of the week, really.
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Says the guy who started this thread by saying that the 2023 Z is a " an F type ripoff. A poorly executed one at that". My whole point was that other than both cars being roadsters and hatchbacks, no one is comparing them against each other whatsoever.
I respect the Z and what Nissan has done (especially for the price), but one can stay subjective and point out the shortcomings of any car (that's what keeps you from becoming a fanboy). I've never had a Jag and just bought a 400 sport less than a month ago and can already tell you with conviction some of its shortcomings. For example, the Meridian stereo sucks terribly and I have the upgraded version. No, I didn't buy the F type for its stereo but for the price, they could have done a much better job. Harman Kardon and Burmeister for example are heads and shoulders above in quality.
I respect the Z and what Nissan has done (especially for the price), but one can stay subjective and point out the shortcomings of any car (that's what keeps you from becoming a fanboy). I've never had a Jag and just bought a 400 sport less than a month ago and can already tell you with conviction some of its shortcomings. For example, the Meridian stereo sucks terribly and I have the upgraded version. No, I didn't buy the F type for its stereo but for the price, they could have done a much better job. Harman Kardon and Burmeister for example are heads and shoulders above in quality.
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that’s my baby! But the Z would still smoke it. I’ve seen times as low as 4 seconds to 60 already. Like I said, I respect the car but it’s just not my cup of tea.
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300 Z line was never the best performing car. That was never its angle, but I think the new Z will find its place.
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it's an opinion, stop whining.
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The price factor is big in this class. Supra, Z4 and a Nissan. If I was upgrading from an F86, Subaru, or a Miata I'd start and probably end with the Z. I've had plenty of fun cars not really fast, past Z cars and TT's. I had a really fast straight line SLK55 AMG and it was fun also, if bit expensive on rear tires. My favorite car of all time is my F Type,. 8.5 years now. Unfortunately now with a major mechanical problem, all signs point to a head gasket failure, won't know for sure till full disassembly by Friday. Shop is suspicious do to low mileage and no loss of oil or coolant, we'll see. I'm sure multi $1000's for sure.