Drove a 350z
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Took a metallic blue 350z (track pack) out for a very short spin (all they would allow) but it was enough for me to get a good feel for the car.
Conclusions:
Interior:
- you sit very low
- seats are great
- shifter is very short
- you can barely see your hood
- interior materials are okay but plastics weren't that impressive (lid to storage box and plastic around gauges)
- gauges were a bit small
- I don't think stearing was telescopic was was a pain since the wheel was against the dash
- no headroom issues and I'm 6'2"
Exterior
- the blue is my favorite colour in this car
- I'm not a fan of the japanese styling.... to me it looks like a fast and the furious car
- too small of a car (personal opinion though) I need more substance
Performance/Handling
- car had no body roll going fast around curve
- suspension was a bit rough (track pack mind you)
- car's acceleration was crisp and was the same (or a touch faster) than a current GT. It did NOT feel Mach 1 quick (which we know it isn't)
In sum, if you can look past the styling it is a pretty fun car. Handling is by far its strongest point. Acceleration is acceptable.
I would never buy one though. Uncomfortable to drive on a regular basis, do not like the styling that much (though it does attract attention) and I need more power.
Conclusions:
Interior:
- you sit very low
- seats are great
- shifter is very short
- you can barely see your hood
- interior materials are okay but plastics weren't that impressive (lid to storage box and plastic around gauges)
- gauges were a bit small
- I don't think stearing was telescopic was was a pain since the wheel was against the dash
- no headroom issues and I'm 6'2"
Exterior
- the blue is my favorite colour in this car
- I'm not a fan of the japanese styling.... to me it looks like a fast and the furious car
- too small of a car (personal opinion though) I need more substance
Performance/Handling
- car had no body roll going fast around curve
- suspension was a bit rough (track pack mind you)
- car's acceleration was crisp and was the same (or a touch faster) than a current GT. It did NOT feel Mach 1 quick (which we know it isn't)
In sum, if you can look past the styling it is a pretty fun car. Handling is by far its strongest point. Acceleration is acceptable.
I would never buy one though. Uncomfortable to drive on a regular basis, do not like the styling that much (though it does attract attention) and I need more power.
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Originally posted by Dan@August 27, 2004, 9:29 AM
I would never buy one though. Uncomfortable to drive on a regular basis, do not like the styling that much (though it does attract attention) and I need more power.
I would never buy one though. Uncomfortable to drive on a regular basis, do not like the styling that much (though it does attract attention) and I need more power.
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I've never driven one, but I did sit in one at a used car dealership. They were selling one for $26k, and my girlfriend wanted to look at it. They wouldn't let us drive, even around the parking lot, but the interior didn't tickle my fancy. It was good, but the plastics were very plasticky.
And I also felt it was too small. I'm 6'4", 190 lbs, so that might have SOMETHING to do with it.
And I also felt it was too small. I'm 6'4", 190 lbs, so that might have SOMETHING to do with it.
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Originally posted by Dr Iven@August 27, 2004, 6:38 PM
And I also felt it was too small. I'm 6'4", 190 lbs, so that might have SOMETHING to do with it.
And I also felt it was too small. I'm 6'4", 190 lbs, so that might have SOMETHING to do with it.
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I'm not impressed with it. Its a typical jack-of-all-trades-master-of-none car. Its been out for 2 years now, the metrosexual following will wane(just like murano's, mini, pt, beetle, etc), they need to do something quickly.
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Originally posted by kevinb120@August 29, 2004, 10:14 PM
the metrosexual following will wane
the metrosexual following will wane
Should I put a flamesuit on now?
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I second that. no flames coming from my direction. and I don't like rice cars. I don't particularly feel that the 350z fits that category. I love the lines of the car, and think it's a blast to drive.
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The seats in Nissans and Infinitis are pretty cool with the controls and all...but that ain't enough to entice me...
A G35 is more my taste, but the car like Kev said is a" jack of all trades-master of none"
And heres the def for metrosexual for those who want to know
A G35 is more my taste, but the car like Kev said is a" jack of all trades-master of none"
And heres the def for metrosexual for those who want to know
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