Nissan 370Z

Post by **chaos4NH** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 11:04 am

I was uber impressed with the speed and handling of the Nissan GT-R that ran at our past 2 events, but, personnally find it butt ugly. Why couldn't Nissan have put the package under the great looking 350/370Z body?
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoe ... _370z.html

DanB · Post by **DanB** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 1:32 pm

I think the new GT-R looks pretty cool in a brutal/utilitarian sort of way. It's never been a "beautiful" car. It is just too big and heavy, even for a GTR. I'd like it a lot more at 7/8ths the size and weight.
Still, there's no arguing with the outright performance capability of the car.

Personally, I'm more of a Z (240Z that is...) guy than a GT-R guy anyway. Smaller/simpler/lighter-weight/rwd appeals to me more than bigger/more-complex/heavier/awd.

It looks like the new 370Z will be moving more towards 240Z ideals. If it's anywhere near 3000 lb. (less is fine, of course!), I may be in the market for one...

962porsche · Post by **962porsche** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 12:00 am

i too don't like the new body on the nissan . the old R34 skyline style body looked much better . but was getting dated . the new gtr is a very good package . i just can't get over the butt ugly head lamps .

Post by **chaos4NH** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 10:03 am

DanB wrote:I think the new GT-R looks pretty cool in a brutal/utilitarian sort of way. It's never been a "beautiful" car. It is just too big and heavy, even for a GTR. I'd like it a lot more at 7/8ths the size and weight.
Still, there's no arguing with the outright performance capability of the car.

Personally, I'm more of a Z (240Z that is...) guy than a GT-R guy anyway. Smaller/simpler/lighter-weight/rwd appeals to me more than bigger/more-complex/heavier/awd.

It looks like the new 370Z will be moving more towards 240Z ideals. If it's anywhere near 3000 lb. (less is fine, of course!), I may be in the market for one...

Yes, Dan. Utilitarian in a Hummer sort of way!

DanDarcy · Post by **DanDarcy** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 10:52 am

Some people think a Pontiac Aztek looks good too

cfossum · Post by **cfossum** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 5:13 pm

^ Name one person!

Post by **Mick** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 5:36 pm

Aztek Fan Club
http://www.aztekfanclub.com/
Total Members: 1817
...of course this still doesn't prove that any of them think the Aztek looks good.

DanDarcy · Post by **DanDarcy** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 5:45 pm

See Carl, over 1800 people belong to the Aztek Fan Club.

Maybe we should invite them to run at a Com event

mossaidis · Post by **mossaidis** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 6:28 pm

DanDarcy wrote:See Carl, over 1800 people belong to the Aztek Fan Club. Maybe we should invite them to run at a Com event

Yes, gosh cause you know... it comes in a 'GT' version, which of course is awesome! right?

ctier240 · Post by **ctier240** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 8:16 am

Rumor has it that a club member may have just got his hands on a GTR

No it's not me!

DanB · Post by **DanB** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 8:23 am

Didn't club member Michael Wilson just compete with his GT-R in the last two events?

I don't believe the GT-R would have anything to offer you, anyway, Chris. I mean, after driving (faster than anyone probably has a right to, btw) exotica like Volvo wagons, Nissan Sentras, and of course the almighty Miata, how could a GT-R be anything but a disappointment to ya?!

ctier240 · Post by **ctier240** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 9:40 am

I hope to be able to sweet talk Mike Geldart it to letting me see
how much of a disappointment it might be to drive his black beauty.

Christopher

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