350Z Roadster

[AZhitman]

Just saw the first 350Z Roadster convertible) in Phoenix. Up at Midway Nissan, on their big display platform. Has some God-awful chrome rims on it, but all in all it looks OK. I'm not terribly fond of the looks with the top up...

Aslo, I spent some time playing with the new Z (coupe). I'm not a fan. For starters, I don't fit. I'm only 6'1" or so, but my head touches the headliner - only way to prevent this is: A. Shave my head B. Recline the seat C. Buy the convertible. Not good. Shame on you little short Japanese designers!

I'm also not pleased with the silvery material they used for the seat inserts... Very 80's. All the controls fall right to hand as they should, but I just didn't feel right in it - The pedals are all shifted too much to the right, and people with larger than size 10 feet will not be happy.

There are a couple other little things that need improvement - The little hatch in the dash that opens like a garage door? Very flimsy, and doesn't close flush. Feels cheap when you're opening/closing it. Also, the sunroof only has a fabric cover to keep the heat out - No solid sliding cover like the Infiniti has....

I'm sure it's fast, and probably handles wonderfully, but I was not impressed with the interior F&F OR the exterior styling. I'll stick with the G35 Coupe as the hands-down winner.

[biggie]

I'd still take one, thought about it seriously until I decided to go all the way on my 240. And I can't bring myself to trade my Pathfinder in on it, 2 two door sport cars does me no good for hauling stuff. But I'm 6"4' and wear a 12.5-13 shoe, I probably wouldn't like it for fitment.

later

[yeswepromise]

Budd, Black240, and I saw the roadster a while ago.i also saw one yesterday at the gas station next to the nissan dealership, it was red.

[rydwhite]

I don't care much for the roadster. I have seen a couple around town and it just doesn't look right. Something is missing. I do really like the looks of the coupe though. But, I will keep my G35 coupe. It can't be beat.

Ryan

[yeswepromise]

id ont like it either. i would rather have a regular z33

[Anand]

I will get a 350.. but not the roadster... I like the regular hardtop better... I checked a few out and yes, there are a few cons but I am not that tall nor fat so I fit in one perfectly...I am in love whith them.

yes, the interior on the g35 is way better BUT, I still Love the 350 and will get that over the 35 any day...

[biggie]

I just need to get with nissan designers and bring out the big and tall section of sport cars. Bigger inside and an extra 100 horsepower to carry my extra fat azz.

[AZhitman]

LOL - Biggie, how do you ike the Pathy? What year is it?

I'm considering one for mama - That, or a 4runner or an Xterra.