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Old 28-01-2008   #1 (Post Link)
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Nissan 370Z

Supposedly, Nissan will launch at the Paris Motor Show in September, a renovated 350Z, fitting a 3.7l engine, taking the power output ro 330hp. Car should be hitting showrooms in 2009.
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Sounds good!
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Should make second hand prices for the 350Z even more interesting (GD, are you listening )
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Re: Nissan 370Z

Needs prettying up by an Italian Maestro, unless it already has been?:
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Re: Nissan 370Z

Wonder though if this will take potential buyers of the GT-R away, since you'll get very good performance, at a substantial cheaper price. :thinking:
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But, the model that parks just a stones throw from here, is Butt ugly, even if it does fly? No Likkey' Flacid design imo.Not that my opinion counts for anything, ever.
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I have to disagree with you ZF. I think the 350Z looks lovely.
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Beauty in the eye of, I guess. I can detect a wonky number plate at a mile distant. With my telescopic reticule, naturally, some times.
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Are you sure it's a 350Z? I find it surprising as it's widely recognised as a pretty good looking car.
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Re: Nissan 370Z

I like the 350Z, the styling the RWD the power.. I would much rather have one of those than a certain Alfa coupe that is a similar price.
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Sort of dark bronze colour, and I saw one at Millbrook I think, when they first came out,?: So who am I to criticise design?: I think Centurions and Cheftains, and Challengers are pretty, so It's a warped view I have, fer' sure!:
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Must be the earlier, was it a 350Z I sawed' then?
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Cheese Re: Nissan 370Z

Originally Posted by zulu ferret View Post
Must be the earlier, was it a 350Z I sawed' then?
You might have seen this version:
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Re: Nissan 370Z

Originally Posted by BigFoot View Post
Supposedly, Nissan will launch at the Paris Motor Show in September, a renovated 350Z, fitting a 3.7l engine, taking the power output ro 330hp. Car should be hitting showrooms in 2009.
It will still look rubbish though
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Re: Nissan 370Z



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The one I see, sawed, looks sort of 'Podgey' like.
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I think they look like a lardy second rate 911
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Re: Nissan 370Z

Originally Posted by Gary Slegg
I think they look like a lardy second rate 911
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Re: Nissan 370Z

They are very popular here since you get a lot of power and handling for your money. From some angles they look great and then sometimes they look a bit odd - not completely finished.

Have never driven one though
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I am not a badge snob

I drive a Nissan too
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You are when it comes to hiring cars

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Re: Nissan 370Z

I've always liked the 350Z, as have I the S2000,