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Title: New 2009 370z
Post by: Monster Dave on November 17, 2008, 12:00:59 PM
Just unveiled and from this picture, my first impression is that it looks like a Crayola crayon box was used to select the colors:

(http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2008/11/Nissan_370Z.jpg)

You be the judge!!!
Title: Re: New 2009 370z
Post by: That Nice Guy Beck! on November 17, 2008, 01:17:46 PM
ugly
Title: Re: New 2009 370z
Post by: Monster Dave on November 17, 2008, 01:23:44 PM
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on November 17, 2008, 01:17:46 PM
ugly

Looks like they blended the GTR with the current Z
Title: Re: New 2009 370z
Post by: TiAvenger on November 17, 2008, 02:05:15 PM
(http://zdriver.com/gallery/data/500/1042outdoor-iso02.jpg)

Methinks I like it!
Title: Re: New 2009 370z
Post by: mitt on November 17, 2008, 02:12:48 PM
Quote from: Court-Jester on November 17, 2008, 02:05:15 PM
(http://zdriver.com/gallery/data/500/1042outdoor-iso02.jpg)

Methinks I like it!

I would still like to see a retro version of that.

mitt
Title: Re: New 2009 370z
Post by: TiAvenger on November 17, 2008, 02:13:51 PM
Quote from: mitt on November 17, 2008, 02:12:48 PM
I would still like to see a retro version of that.

mitt

It seems that the 370 is leaning that way...  and that's a good thing
Title: Re: New 2009 370z
Post by: Timmy Tucker on November 17, 2008, 03:34:34 PM
Quote from: mitt on November 17, 2008, 02:12:48 PM
I would still like to see a retro version of that.

mitt


+11tyb

and this too:

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d45/Gibsonchild/BRE510_1600x1200.jpg)

Title: Re: New 2009 370z
Post by: mitt on November 18, 2008, 01:39:46 PM
Quote from: Court-Jester on November 17, 2008, 02:13:51 PM
It seems that the 370 is leaning that way...  and that's a good thing

The headlights are completely different between the new z's and old.  That is one of the key design points.

mitt
Title: Re: New 2009 370z
Post by: the_Journeyman on November 18, 2008, 01:43:31 PM
I like it.  Maybe now I can afford a used 350Z ~

JM
Title: Re: New 2009 370z
Post by: Monster on November 18, 2008, 06:31:13 PM
I like the old 240's better...   [bow_down]
Title: Re: New 2009 370z
Post by: roggie on November 20, 2008, 03:29:16 PM
Quote from: the_Journeyman on November 18, 2008, 01:43:31 PM
I like it.  Maybe now I can afford a used 350Z ~

JM

i'll sell you mine... its no fun in the winter  ;D
Title: Re: New 2009 370z
Post by: Speedbag on November 20, 2008, 03:36:21 PM
Quote from: roggie696 on November 20, 2008, 03:29:16 PM
i'll sell you mine... its no fun in the winter  ;D

Precisely why my Mustang doesn't move all winter. RWD sporty type cars with no ground clearance and fat, low-profile tires suck balls on anything but dry, warm pavement.

I sorta dig the styling of the 370, much more so than the 350. Not enough to run right out and buy one, but it's a good mix of disctinctive-new and retro.
Title: Re: New 2009 370z
Post by: MendoDave on November 20, 2008, 03:44:51 PM
I do get a strong impression of the old 240z. I always wanted one of those....sort of...
Title: Re: New 2009 370z
Post by: ROBsS4R on November 20, 2008, 06:26:31 PM
You know I think I like the looks of the 350z better still.

(https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3047/2407446361_9ed881e480.jpg)
Title: Re: New 2009 370z
Post by: androgynous on November 20, 2008, 08:00:02 PM
i'll wait for the stig to have his way with it
and see how it fairs around the top gear track
Title: Re: New 2009 370z
Post by: swampduc on November 20, 2008, 08:21:19 PM
Unfortunately still looks pretty porky. I'll stick with my Honda S2k.
Title: Re: New 2009 370z
Post by: CX500 on November 20, 2008, 08:29:10 PM
There is something kinda "wrong" with the shape.  And I can't tell exactly what.
It's like they tried to give it the things people usually like -- sloping rear roofline, flared fenders, etc.
But they don't work together-- just looks a little awkward.
Maybe I'm just getting old and used to the old designs but they jump out immediately and say, "Yeahhh!!"
Title: Re: New 2009 370z
Post by: lethe on November 21, 2008, 04:19:47 AM
Quote from: CX500 on November 20, 2008, 08:29:10 PM
There is something kinda "wrong" with the shape.  And I can't tell exactly what.
It's like they tried to give it the things people usually like -- sloping rear roofline, flared fenders, etc.
But they don't work together-- just looks a little awkward.
Maybe I'm just getting old and used to the old designs but they jump out immediately and say, "Yeahhh!!"

I'm thinking the same thing however when seen in person maybe it'll work better.
Title: Re: New 2009 370z
Post by: optiato on November 21, 2008, 08:43:04 AM
Quote from: Speedbag on November 20, 2008, 03:36:21 PM
Precisely why my Mustang doesn't move all winter. RWD sporty type cars with no ground clearance and fat, low-profile tires suck balls on anything but dry, warm pavement.

I sorta dig the styling of the 370, much more so than the 350. Not enough to run right out and buy one, but it's a good mix of disctinctive-new and retro.

My Trans Am is my year round car..Even with traction control, I definitely have to be careful when it's raining.  Fortunately, we don't get much, if any, snow here.
Title: Re: New 2009 370z
Post by: GLantern on November 21, 2008, 09:30:15 AM
I like it, the trunk and wing look better than what is on the 350z
Title: Re: New 2009 370z
Post by: Monster Dave on November 21, 2008, 09:59:36 AM
Here are a few new shots:

(http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2008/11/2009-Nissan-370Z-Live-Reveal.jpg)

(http://jalopnik.com/assets/images/gallery/12/2008/11/medium_3044108856_dac0b8aa5f_o.jpg)

(http://jalopnik.com/assets/images/gallery/12/2008/11/medium_3044108662_dbe1b6c491_o.jpg)
Title: Re: New 2009 370z
Post by: NAKID on November 21, 2008, 05:42:53 PM
Those new shots definitely are more reminiscent of the 240Z....