My personal 370Z Nismo has arrived...and it is even more than i expected. Sorry - nothing feels dated - i don't mind the CD-Player or the abscence of Apple Car Play. The engine revs and sounds beautiful. The seats, even though made for less tall people, hold you in position. I did not expect how fine the revmatching works. The ride is stiff, but fun sporty. The 2019 Model even has an oil temperature gauge. This car is so emotional in motion and looks great in its white coating. The best money i ever spent on a car. 😍
+Kwezzy and most importantly, naturally aspirastion. i m afraid they r gonna put a turbo on it for next gen bc thats when i wil be able to afford a car hahah.
+es3502012 they wont. Why downfall their flagship, the GT-R by making the Z more powerful? The car has so much more potential than the Skyline but they won't do it cause if they did, who would buy a car 4 times more expensive? Buy the Z and modify it :)
I'm in my 50's and I love my Z, the review looses its value when he compares the Z with a Miata or a FRZ. I think this guy drives a Honda civic. Z is not just the latest Japanese gig, Z has always been a bad ass car for more than 40 years...!!
reason is because this is a young persons car. Teen or 20's person. Chances are they golf and its only for a perspective view given the size of the golf bag to compare to. Golf bags are usually the same size in general. So its a good item to use to compare. Duffle bags and luggage can be used also.
i know right its a fking stupid, they should replace some of the golf courses and make courses for us to drift/race in. We have like 10 golf courses here but no track and a drag strip that rarely is operational.
I own a 2016 Nismo Z and can't say enough positive things about this car. It's hard to describe how good this vehicle is. Simply amazing! I totally disagree with this reviewer.
+OfficialEpic222 +OfficialEpic222 you put it right who's with a right mind will compare them toy cars with the Z even when the are tuned and turbocharged still not powerful enough max 300hp with that 2.0l puny tiny engine wana be a muscle car . Z a true muscle car pure iconiC.
You're an idiot Jonathan. Like Spencer T pointed out it's a stupid comparison. They are different machines. I'd know because I own a 1st gen Miata and 370z. You get a FRS/BRZ because they look sexy and are lightweight and fun to cruise around in. Not to race in. If you race a Z, you *will* lose.
I bought a new 2019 370Z sport coupe 6M and financed it for 3 years with about $500/month payments. I did put $20K down on the car in order to shorten the finance time.
I love the look of this car!! I have been driving the standard Z in Japan a couple of times (it's on my channel) and I always felt surrounded by a high quality sports car sitting in it, the materials feel awesome the driving experience is noble. The standard Z comes with a really low price in my eyes and it has a real sports car body and is not like a BMW a tuned family sedan. :) The nismo is the tuned version of the Z so it's got a cost a little more. I think they really put a lot of extra stuff into it and worked on the design. It's worth the money! :)
A 370Z (non-NISMO) would destroy a brz and Miata on a track, it wouldn't even be close, the z offers the best balance between Turning and power you can get for the price, the base Z is only a few grand more than a Brz and makes it look like a standard passenger car In straight line speed.
+rattoh still way better performance especially for the price and the Z is a drivers car everything about it proves that, it weighs less than a vette it's not even that heavy and it has the power to make up for it.
+Blake Brink It's a good car, no one is debating that. The two problems that people do not like about this car is 1.the price. I think it would sell more if the price was cut about 4,000$. 2.People want more horsepower. I'm not saying give it 500 horses, but why not give it in the range of 400-450? Only logical reason I can think of is that they don't want to put in range of the GTR.
@@isaactaylor7296 The Miata is a good car that is fun to drive and is cheaper than the Z, but it really isn't in the same league as the Z. My all-black Z had a 2-stage paint correction and a ceramic coating. The car frequently turns heads when I park it on a street where there are people walking by. I don't see Porsches or Miatas doing that.
@@isaactaylor7296 i know this comment is almost a year old but I have to tell you what he said is correct. I have quite a few cars in my stable a Mercedes-Benz s 63amg no one looks at it a stage 2 mini cooper s no one looks at it and a porsche boxer s no one looks at it and my daily a nismo 370z just like the one in this video and I get stopped everyday by men women and kids constantly saying how beautiful it is .
This is one of a kind car... It's way more powerful than a Miata and frs/brz but heavier... It's less powerful than big three muscle cars srt/mustang gt/mustang ss but is still lighter and handles better, all other cars have 4 seats besides the Miata, IMO it's the perfect balance of power, weight and handling, alright after almost 7 years in the market it's time for the next generation, though it's still holding up well, anyway ditch the 47k nismo and get yourself a 32k 370z with the sport package
+charjohnnie sic Nissan really needs to fill in the gap of a low cost, light, RWD ,2 door sports car. Whether that be a new Z car or a 240sx(ish) type car.
+Korrupted When they have a super car killer for less than $200k AUD, they don't need to do shit. the Z is there for marketing purposes.. they wont drop the price or make it more powerful because if they do, why would you buy the R35 GT-R? Buy the Z and turbo it, it'll leave the Skyline in the dust, along with those other "luxury" performance cars.
What no one seems to get is that the Z is a unique breed all its own. It is the perfect balance between sports coupe and muscle car and need not be categorized or compared to either. The 370Z is far more muscular than a Miata and handles much better than any muscle car. Over the last three years, I have owned both a spritely little Miata and a powerhouse SL55 AMG. And now, a 370Z NISMO resides in my garage. The car is plenty fast and powerful, has extremely sporty handling, and in my opinion is uniquely good-looking. It doesn't need to fit into a category or be compared to Miatas and Mustangs. It is exactly what the 'Z' has always been and what it should remain. A breed all its own.
Different cars and different characters. Miata and FRS are excellent at auto-x but have a lot less acceleration. The 370z Nismo is bigger and heavier but still handles pretty well. You still need about $8K for suspension improvements to make it really handle. I have an infiniti g37 and auto-x so I'd consider the two cars in different situations. 370z more touring, less canyons (stock). BRZ/FRS or Miata great for canyons, and not as much for daily commuting or long trips (but it can be done).
I've driven all 3 and owned two (miata and Z). Z is the only way to go. Handling improvement from miata/FRS is marginal over the Z, but the power loss and cramped cabin is not.
Think I finally decided on getting one of these. I've currently got a FBO/BT Speed3. I know this car won't be near as fast, but the handling should be comparable in stock form to my Speed with coils and upgraded sway bars.
I bought an all-black 2019 370Z sport coupe 6MT and love the car. I think it is a better buy than the Nismo and is a good competitor to the Porsche Cayman S, at a much lower price. The car is made entirely in Japan with a fit and finish that are superb, much better than the Mustang GT that I once looked at. My upgrades so far are a 2-step paint correction with ceramic coating, stiffer Hotchkis sway bars and braided stainless-steel Teflon core brake lines. I have owned a MGB, an Austin Healey and a Porsche 944S but my Z is the best sports car I have ever had. My only complaint is that I wish Nissan could have shaved off a little more weight from the car when they designed it, although it does a good job in handling the weight it has.
Nice! Great car! So many people speak that this design is long on the tooth? The Porsche 911 has been since 1963 no complaints there, a car evolves and this one does too.
Martin Allen Not at all? I have owned a turbo i6 with over 500hp and 600nm of torque, and a supercharged v8 with over 700nm of torque, both being in a large sedan (Ford). I couldn't be happier with my 370z. Unfortunately, we can't get the Nismo variant here in Australia, so yes I've made modifications to my car; exhaust, air intake, gear ratio, extractors, fuel injectors and a tune to get a little more out of it, but for a RWD car to handle the way it does, and to turn heads the way it does, it's nothing to have low expectations out of.
I know looks is personal...but I think this car looks even better in real life. I am also biased as I own one...but trust me, every time I drive it, several people admire it. It is a rough ride. Love the manual. I have a cat back exhaust system that makes it scream. Definitely not a daily driver and it is nothing to go on a vacation in.
"im not the epa and dont drive like it" realist thing ever heard went through a full tank in a day in my touring 370z just for giggles, anyone that cant feel that isnt living👍🏼
If anyone is concerned with the HP, the aftermarket for the 370z has come a long way now. A decent turbo kit and tune will put down 550whp all day long. There's a handful of people running 600+ on the stock block and fuel upgrades. ... but you gotta pay to play.
Currently saving up and hope to look for a 2015-2017 Nismo 370z either at the end of 2021 or around 2022 at the latest. Dream car that still looks great after 10+ years on the market.
Great review. I like how you showed the previous generations. I would also add that the Tech package adds about $4000 to the equation. I've seen them go for $42K without it and that makes it a bit more palatable. And if you can snag a leftover 2015 it's even cheaper. Thanks for the review!
I agree when he speaks on value and pricing. But the Z is extremely visceral. it gives a unique unmistakably aggressive driving experience and you feel just as connected to the road a a BRZ. The BRZ is more graceful in the corners cuz it lacks 132HP and 119lbs of torque. The Z is a better car overall than the BRZ or Miata. That said, pricing is about $6000 off in the Nismo and it's the only reason to look elsewhere. it's just not justifiable anymore in terms of investment value.
All three are sports cars. And the Miata and FRS drive better than the Z. The Z is heavy, outdated, and overpriced. Oh, yeah buy it cause it's faster in a straight line.
@@ChuukeseStink The base Z still destroys the miata and FRS and is only a few thousand more so i dont know what youre talking about. The handling is minimal better than the Z youre just over exaggerating cause youre a fan boy. The VQ engine sounds amazing compared to the other 2 while having more tuning potential and aftermarket. The FRS and the miata just seems like their stuck in purgatory, looks fast but gets beaten by a grandmas toyota Camry or farmer johns turbo diesel truck.
They have to go back to the drawing board and see why 1970 240z was so great, lightness is epitome of fun and control. put it under 2700lbs with 2.0 liter 350hp twin turbo engine... wooo
wow, that's a brutally honest review. Nissan competes with legends like Cayman and 5L Mustang, that's a hard market to compete. Toyota and Subaru were very clever with what they did there. they also added fake rear seats to kill Miata.
I like the Z, but they have to start giving another power option. They do not have to give it so much power as to peel off GTR sales, but a nice 450+hp to make it more competitive to the base Vette. Right now this car is not any faster than a Dodge Challenger RT that weights 4400 pounds and you have the new Mustang GT350 that can put this Nismo down on the track or drag strip for the same price. I do not have a problem with the Z's weight, it is just its power. They have barely pushed the envelope since the 2003 350z that came out thirteen years ago in regards to power.
Agree on the conclusion, although suspect using Miata or FRS as examples for why there is so much more does not quite hit the spot on value for money performance.
The problem with the Z is its interior is slightly lacking, and its lacking the hp amd torque to compete against the 3 pony cars. To boost Z sales, nissan should quit being bitches and bump up the mext generation's gtr to 600 hp base. That way they can boost the next gen Z's hp to 400 base and boost it's sales without eating the gtr's. I really belive a boost in power for the Z would do it wonders on the market since it already has the handling and maneuverability down.
interior is more like...very lacking. HP and torque is like whatevers unless you track, its enough to have good fun and go on roads, ull almost never full throttle regardless unless open canyons but even then going less fast doesnt mean no fun.
The Z I feel isn't as under powered as people may think. they real problem is it's about 300lbs overweight and the interior lacks dramatically at this point. Nissan should have done more for the interior. I'm hoping to see a 3,000lb Z with the Q60 engines. That would be ideal. But I doubt we'll get what we want.
If they sold this car for under 40 grand new, it would sell better. You can buy a new base 370z for about 27 grand. That's a lot more sports car for the money than you get with an FR-S/BRZ. I owned a 300zx and 2 350z's, and they were all great cars. That being said, I would like to see the Z get a little smaller and lighter. My first "Z" experience was in my uncle's '74 260z, so I know what the original cars were like. Something at right about 3000lbs with Nissan/Infiniti's new twin turbo 3 liter V6 would be amazing... as long as they don't screw up the styling. I'm not a fan of Nissan's most recent designs.
Nice Test...but..the comparisons do not function. I own a 2017 Miata as well as a 2019 370Z Nismo. Each car has its very own character and - lets be honest - you have to stay self confident as a male Miata driver. The Nismo is an oldschool sportscar and very much respected as the last naturally aspirated, rear wheel driven V6. A collectable.
This is a really interesting and weird car. Former competitors like the RX8 and S2000 is gone and the Mustang and Camaro have moved to a different class. It's literally by itself now and people are buying slower or more powerful cars that are less or more expensive
If anybody could settle this debate that would be great. So I have always been a Sti fan but I have always loved the look of a 370z. i know what I want to do to either car which is make them twin turbo which ever one I get. my question is which one should I chose? also the Sti I have been looking at is an 08 hatchback.
One the major complaints frs/brz owners have is its underpowered so no subura/Toyota didn't get it right . I would personally take a 03 350z over a brand new brz.
i went from a 350z tuned to a 2012 gt500 with some basic bolt ons pushing about 590 rwhp when i dicided i wanted a new car my options were these : corvette c7 , challenger hellcat, porsche 911 , and a nismo 370z, gtr regular edition. I was driving a car with some what high horsepower and low mpg so i went with the 370z because down the road i can spend $7000 dollars and the nismo will easily have close performance to the other options i was looking also i tought that the nismo looked some how sexy and sporty were as the corvette was to big for me so i trade it my gt500 for a used 2011 nismo because i like better the older one than the new nismo and im planing on going forced induction and im very happy with my nismo.
Also something else to think about comparing the Z to other cars like a Miata/BRZ/Mustang/Camaro is the actual production numbers. Over the past few years since the change to a 370 from 350 the production numbers & import #'s were cut back. There are only 1500ish 370z's imported to the US every year. That is thru all the models and colors. (There was only 13 Black Touring Sports imported like mine in 2014) Go compare that to how many BRZ/Miata's/Mustangs/Camaro's are being made each year. There were 5000ish 350Z's imported a year before. Also to find out what the new Z is going to get all you have to do is look for what the Infinity G car gets. Like the 300+hp twin turbo.........
Revisited this video and went 🤮 hearing the fake sound induction. Can it be turned off? Weird thing my colleague's 2017 370 non Nismo Z doesn't have that.
+John Walsh just feels that way because the car is lighter and lower powered so you're pushing it to the limit even on low speed corners. on the stock narrow tires you lose grip quickly but on wide tires the lack of power is amplified. the 350 would achieve a higher speed entering the corner, have higher grip in the corner, and accelerate harder out of the corner.
+John Walsh The later 350 & 370Z's have a totally different floor pan, body and engine, way faster and better handling than the 2004 models. The use of some aluminium panels gives it an almost 50/50 weight distribution.
Bought my 2014 Z (non-Nismo) touring+sport 2 years ago, I haven't regretted a day since! If you're questioning a FRS or Miata vs the 370Z, don't walk, run to a dealership and buy a FRS or Miata!
For me personally, the Z is far superior in numerous categories. But if someone cares more about reduced price & weight, they'll go for the other mentioned cars as the reviewer spoke of.
I just took possession of a 2017 Nismo tech, liked the video all the way up until the end where you said.....Miada - I barfed a bit when you said that...
What I want to know is why he compared a Nismo 370z to a Hellcat they're not even meant for the same purpose in terms of racing. One is a track/auto x car the other is only meant for drag racing.
For me, the outdated interior is fine for the base model, but for the nismo version...not really. I think that the brz looks like the 240z more then the 370z looks like it’s predecessor.
Haven't been able to find any reviewer on youtube who likes the FRS better than the Z. If anything they seem to agree the FRS just isn't as responsive...most seem to really dislike it - period. That having been said, what besides the size don't you like?Mazda MX-5 may be cheaper, but at what cost to safety? You need to supply more information about how it was designed to accomplish it's market niche - not write it off bc there are cheaper cars that pretend to do what the Z does.
My personal 370Z Nismo has arrived...and it is even more than i expected. Sorry - nothing feels dated - i don't mind the CD-Player or the abscence of Apple Car Play. The engine revs and sounds beautiful. The seats, even though made for less tall people, hold you in position. I did not expect how fine the revmatching works. The ride is stiff, but fun sporty. The 2019 Model even has an oil temperature gauge.
This car is so emotional in motion and looks great in its white coating. The best money i ever spent on a car. 😍
I'm glad they still make these cars. Incredible power and balance
+Kwezzy I concur
+Kwezzy and most importantly, naturally aspirastion. i m afraid they r gonna put a turbo on it for next gen bc thats when i wil be able to afford a car hahah.
es3502012 I feel ya man.
+Kwezzy yea no body buying them tho
+es3502012 they wont. Why downfall their flagship, the GT-R by making the Z more powerful? The car has so much more potential than the Skyline but they won't do it cause if they did, who would buy a car 4 times more expensive? Buy the Z and modify it :)
370Z Sports all the car you will need..
I'm sorry you lost me when you said Miata.
I'm in my 50's and I love my Z, the review looses its value when he compares the Z with a Miata or a FRZ. I think this guy drives a Honda civic. Z is not just the latest Japanese gig, Z has always been a bad ass car for more than 40 years...!!
I'm 68 and bought a new sport coupe Z and love the car.
GOD why do car journalists insist on using a golf bag as a measurement of it's practicality. No one likes golf.
HAHA I agree! This car's customer demographic is usually not going to be the golfing type...leave that to the Porsche 911 owners
Lol. Indeed. Golf sux.
reason is because this is a young persons car. Teen or 20's person. Chances are they golf and its only for a perspective view given the size of the golf bag to compare to. Golf bags are usually the same size in general. So its a good item to use to compare. Duffle bags and luggage can be used also.
i know right its a fking stupid, they should replace some of the golf courses and make courses for us to drift/race in. We have like 10 golf courses here but no track and a drag strip that rarely is operational.
@@magic17fan4life I bought my 370Z sport coupe 6M last year at age 67 and am loving every day that I drive it.
Who's watching this sitting in their 370z too lol.
Not me :(
I'm in my Lamborghini, looking to buy my son a 370z Nismo.
+martin acevedo lmao who buys Lamborghini now days. "L"
I'm in my g35 coupe I'm getting a 370z soon.
Diamondxgrizzly I'm sitting in my private jet On my way to Dubai. lol
370z > FRS.
370z > x100 Miata.
Well obviously. That's like saying a GT3 is better than a gti.
I own a 2016 Nismo Z and can't say enough positive things about this car. It's hard to describe how good this vehicle is. Simply amazing! I totally disagree with this reviewer.
This guy is such a joy to listen to....much more articulate than every other auto reviewer out there.
I would buy this car and take it straight to the track! Would be so fun!
Seriously you compare this to a frs or a Miata?? FFS!
this car is trash compared to an frs imo
Trash compared to a FRS? The FRS is extremely under powered N/A 4 cyl... Unless tuned, everything about the FRS is trash.
+OfficialEpic222 +OfficialEpic222 you put it right who's with a right mind will compare them toy cars with the Z even when the are tuned and turbocharged still not powerful enough max 300hp with that 2.0l puny tiny engine wana be a muscle car . Z a true muscle car pure iconiC.
You're an idiot Jonathan. Like Spencer T pointed out it's a stupid comparison. They are different machines. I'd know because I own a 1st gen Miata and 370z. You get a FRS/BRZ because they look sexy and are lightweight and fun to cruise around in. Not to race in. If you race a Z, you *will* lose.
Ray Zala he is comparing drivers cars that focus on power to weight ratio. A Rolls Royce and a Cadillac are both considered luxury cars...
I have one and I can tell you it is heaven to drive! I sat in a Miata and it is a Barbie Car compare to this!
How much is your montly payment if you don't mind
I paid full but they offered me $600 a month
Charles D Los Angeles $600 a month? Holy shit!!!💀
I bought a new 2019 370Z sport coupe 6M and financed it for 3 years with about $500/month payments. I did put $20K down on the car in order to shorten the finance time.
Theyre not even in the same class of car? They cant be compared lol
I love the look of this car!! I have been driving the standard Z in Japan a couple of times (it's on my channel) and I always felt surrounded by a high quality sports car sitting in it, the materials feel awesome the driving experience is noble. The standard Z comes with a really low price in my eyes and it has a real sports car body and is not like a BMW a tuned family sedan. :)
The nismo is the tuned version of the Z so it's got a cost a little more. I think they really put a lot of extra stuff into it and worked on the design. It's worth the money! :)
A 370Z (non-NISMO) would destroy a brz and Miata on a track, it wouldn't even be close, the z offers the best balance between Turning and power you can get for the price, the base Z is only a few grand more than a Brz and makes it look like a standard passenger car In straight line speed.
brz and miata is more of a drivers car. the 370z is like a fat gt
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+rattoh still way better performance especially for the price and the Z is a drivers car everything about it proves that, it weighs less than a vette it's not even that heavy and it has the power to make up for it.
+Blake Brink It's a good car, no one is debating that. The two problems that people do not like about this car is 1.the price. I think it would sell more if the price was cut about 4,000$. 2.People want more horsepower. I'm not saying give it 500 horses, but why not give it in the range of 400-450? Only logical reason I can think of is that they don't want to put in range of the GTR.
@@isaactaylor7296 The Miata is a good car that is fun to drive and is cheaper than the Z, but it really isn't in the same league as the Z. My all-black Z had a 2-stage paint correction and a ceramic coating. The car frequently turns heads when I park it on a street where there are people walking by. I don't see Porsches or Miatas doing that.
@@isaactaylor7296 i know this comment is almost a year old but I have to tell you what he said is correct. I have quite a few cars in my stable a Mercedes-Benz s 63amg no one looks at it a stage 2 mini cooper s no one looks at it and a porsche boxer s no one looks at it and my daily a nismo 370z just like the one in this video and I get stopped everyday by men women and kids constantly saying how beautiful it is .
This is one of a kind car... It's way more powerful than a Miata and frs/brz but heavier... It's less powerful than big three muscle cars srt/mustang gt/mustang ss but is still lighter and handles better, all other cars have 4 seats besides the Miata, IMO it's the perfect balance of power, weight and handling, alright after almost 7 years in the market it's time for the next generation, though it's still holding up well, anyway ditch the 47k nismo and get yourself a 32k 370z with the sport package
+charjohnnie sic Nissan really needs to fill in the gap of a low cost, light, RWD ,2 door sports car. Whether that be a new Z car or a 240sx(ish) type car.
+Korrupted When they have a super car killer for less than $200k AUD, they don't need to do shit. the Z is there for marketing purposes.. they wont drop the price or make it more powerful because if they do, why would you buy the R35 GT-R? Buy the Z and turbo it, it'll leave the Skyline in the dust, along with those other "luxury" performance cars.
+charjohnnie sic You forgot about the 2003 BMW M5, if you're talking about Sedans.
+charjohnnie sic duude.. im debating to either trade in my truck for the sv v6 6spd or a 370z sport... uugghhh
+Korrupted Is that not what the 370z is? you can get the base model for less than $30k
What no one seems to get is that the Z is a unique breed all its own. It is the perfect balance between sports coupe and muscle car and need not be categorized or compared to either.
The 370Z is far more muscular than a Miata and handles much better than any muscle car. Over the last three years, I have owned both a spritely little Miata and a powerhouse SL55 AMG. And now, a 370Z NISMO resides in my garage. The car is plenty fast and powerful, has extremely sporty handling, and in my opinion is uniquely good-looking. It doesn't need to fit into a category or be compared to Miatas and Mustangs. It is exactly what the 'Z' has always been and what it should remain. A breed all its own.
A 370z Nismo should never be compared to a trashy Miata or FRS 😏
thank you.... that was the bogus part of this review.
I agree 100%
The Miata and FRS drive better than the 370z. I've driven all 3 and owned a Z. The Z is heavy and outdated. And MPG is shit.
Different cars and different characters. Miata and FRS are excellent at auto-x but have a lot less acceleration. The 370z Nismo is bigger and heavier but still handles pretty well. You still need about $8K for suspension improvements to make it really handle. I have an infiniti g37 and auto-x so I'd consider the two cars in different situations. 370z more touring, less canyons (stock). BRZ/FRS or Miata great for canyons, and not as much for daily commuting or long trips (but it can be done).
I've driven all 3 and owned two (miata and Z). Z is the only way to go. Handling improvement from miata/FRS is marginal over the Z, but the power loss and cramped cabin is not.
One day i will own this car
Hurry up - production will end soon.
GodataN same
Jan Stephan what do you mean?
Think I finally decided on getting one of these. I've currently got a FBO/BT Speed3. I know this car won't be near as fast, but the handling should be comparable in stock form to my Speed with coils and upgraded sway bars.
You own it yet?
I bought an all-black 2019 370Z sport coupe 6MT and love the car. I think it is a better buy than the Nismo and is a good competitor to the Porsche Cayman S, at a much lower price. The car is made entirely in Japan with a fit and finish that are superb, much better than the Mustang GT that I once looked at. My upgrades so far are a 2-step paint correction with ceramic coating, stiffer Hotchkis sway bars and braided stainless-steel Teflon core brake lines. I have owned a MGB, an Austin Healey and a Porsche 944S but my Z is the best sports car I have ever had. My only complaint is that I wish Nissan could have shaved off a little more weight from the car when they designed it, although it does a good job in handling the weight it has.
Nothing changed from 2008 but still beating any other cars.
I love my Nismo. I added an A2A Supercharger w/ a flex fuel kit and it came to life!
I own the 2015 model and it's a neck breaker. The handling is insane it holds right turns at 75km.
75km…that’s like 30 mph lol that’s not fast, at all
@@user-bl5xd6rm6f bro, he Must have meant 75 MPH... agree, holding a turn at 30mph is laughable.
Nice! Great car! So many people speak that this design is long on the tooth? The Porsche 911 has been since 1963 no complaints there, a car evolves and this one does too.
When he said "lets punch in" and stepped on it omg I couldn't stop smiling!!! lol
I have a 350z and I love it but damn it I can't wait for the day to come where I'll be able to purchase one of these babies brand new off the lot!
I have a base 2010 370Z with no options except for the mud guards and I love it.
It really is a shame that Nissan couldn't shed 100-200 pounds off the 370z. This car needs to be sub 3100 pounds, not 3300+ lbs.
You think this car is fat, take a look at the Genesis Coupe.
+Right Foot Down under 1400kg with 250kw of power and ~400nm of torque? Sorry, but that's pretty well done.
Still looking for a G35 or G37 coupe in manual, in black.
+Arkayne Low expectations?
Martin Allen Not at all? I have owned a turbo i6 with over 500hp and 600nm of torque, and a supercharged v8 with over 700nm of torque, both being in a large sedan (Ford). I couldn't be happier with my 370z. Unfortunately, we can't get the Nismo variant here in Australia, so yes I've made modifications to my car; exhaust, air intake, gear ratio, extractors, fuel injectors and a tune to get a little more out of it, but for a RWD car to handle the way it does, and to turn heads the way it does, it's nothing to have low expectations out of.
I know looks is personal...but I think this car looks even better in real life. I am also biased as I own one...but trust me, every time I drive it, several people admire it. It is a rough ride. Love the manual. I have a cat back exhaust system that makes it scream. Definitely not a daily driver and it is nothing to go on a vacation in.
Screams out wooh! whilst doing 35mph 🙄
"im not the epa and dont drive like it" realist thing ever heard went through a full tank in a day in my touring 370z just for giggles, anyone that cant feel that isnt living👍🏼
If anyone is concerned with the HP, the aftermarket for the 370z has come a long way now. A decent turbo kit and tune will put down 550whp all day long. There's a handful of people running 600+ on the stock block and fuel upgrades. ... but you gotta pay to play.
Currently saving up and hope to look for a 2015-2017 Nismo 370z either at the end of 2021 or around 2022 at the latest.
Dream car that still looks great after 10+ years on the market.
StormRider2 same can’t wait for it when I buy it
Any luck?
Great review. I like how you showed the previous generations. I would also add that the Tech package adds about $4000 to the equation. I've seen them go for $42K without it and that makes it a bit more palatable. And if you can snag a leftover 2015 it's even cheaper. Thanks for the review!
I agree when he speaks on value and pricing. But the Z is extremely visceral. it gives a unique unmistakably aggressive driving experience and you feel just as connected to the road a a BRZ. The BRZ is more graceful in the corners cuz it lacks 132HP and 119lbs of torque.
The Z is a better car overall than the BRZ or Miata. That said, pricing is about $6000 off in the Nismo and it's the only reason to look elsewhere. it's just not justifiable anymore in terms of investment value.
I love my 2010 sport. Not the fastest car I've had but a lot of fun and great balance.
How you gonna compare an mx5 and a firs too a 370z nismo.... -__-
All three are sports cars. And the Miata and FRS drive better than the Z. The Z is heavy, outdated, and overpriced. Oh, yeah buy it cause it's faster in a straight line.
^said no one
@@ChuukeseStink The base Z still destroys the miata and FRS and is only a few thousand more so i dont know what youre talking about. The handling is minimal better than the Z youre just over exaggerating cause youre a fan boy. The VQ engine sounds amazing compared to the other 2 while having more tuning potential and aftermarket. The FRS and the miata just seems like their stuck in purgatory, looks fast but gets beaten by a grandmas toyota Camry or farmer johns turbo diesel truck.
I can’t see myself owning any other car. 370Z forever.
They have to go back to the drawing board and see why 1970 240z was so great, lightness is epitome of fun and control. put it under 2700lbs with 2.0 liter 350hp twin turbo engine... wooo
Great review
+Michael tucker Thanks!
+Driving Sports TV ,, amazing Z!!
I would love to see the 350z back on the market
Glad to say I have this in my garage
This car is so much faster than FRS or Miata. No competition here :).
Really enjoyed your style ! Great review !
Great review. Good info in a good format
wow, that's a brutally honest review. Nissan competes with legends like Cayman and 5L Mustang, that's a hard market to compete. Toyota and Subaru were very clever with what they did there. they also added fake rear seats to kill Miata.
I like the Z, but they have to start giving another power option. They do not have to give it so much power as to peel off GTR sales, but a nice 450+hp to make it more competitive to the base Vette. Right now this car is not any faster than a Dodge Challenger RT that weights 4400 pounds and you have the new Mustang GT350 that can put this Nismo down on the track or drag strip for the same price. I do not have a problem with the Z's weight, it is just its power. They have barely pushed the envelope since the 2003 350z that came out thirteen years ago in regards to power.
Still a great looking car!
Agree on the conclusion, although suspect using Miata or FRS as examples for why there is so much more does not quite hit the spot on value for money performance.
The problem with the Z is its interior is slightly lacking, and its lacking the hp amd torque to compete against the 3 pony cars. To boost Z sales, nissan should quit being bitches and bump up the mext generation's gtr to 600 hp base. That way they can boost the next gen Z's hp to 400 base and boost it's sales without eating the gtr's. I really belive a boost in power for the Z would do it wonders on the market since it already has the handling and maneuverability down.
Scott Summers everything I think exactly
RunAsOne yup, lets hope nissan amd Ghosn deliver
interior is more like...very lacking. HP and torque is like whatevers unless you track, its enough to have good fun and go on roads, ull almost never full throttle regardless unless open canyons but even then going less fast doesnt mean no fun.
The Z I feel isn't as under powered as people may think. they real problem is it's about 300lbs overweight and the interior lacks dramatically at this point. Nissan should have done more for the interior.
I'm hoping to see a 3,000lb Z with the Q60 engines. That would be ideal. But I doubt we'll get what we want.
The interior is great. just too heavy.
Love the 370z but idk why but I still love the 350z nismo. Just the styling of it is amazing.
Probably because the 350z Nismo is more raw.
If they sold this car for under 40 grand new, it would sell better. You can buy a new base 370z for about 27 grand. That's a lot more sports car for the money than you get with an FR-S/BRZ. I owned a 300zx and 2 350z's, and they were all great cars. That being said, I would like to see the Z get a little smaller and lighter. My first "Z" experience was in my uncle's '74 260z, so I know what the original cars were like. Something at right about 3000lbs with Nissan/Infiniti's new twin turbo 3 liter V6 would be amazing... as long as they don't screw up the styling. I'm not a fan of Nissan's most recent designs.
Thank you, great work.
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and also you got ur bmw m235i or s3 to consider for that price
Nice Test...but..the comparisons do not function. I own a 2017 Miata as well as a 2019 370Z Nismo. Each car has its very own character and - lets be honest - you have to stay self confident as a male Miata driver. The Nismo is an oldschool sportscar and very much respected as the last naturally aspirated, rear wheel driven V6. A collectable.
nice review! Congrats!
One of the best car reviewers I have found. Thank you!
I love how this was compared an FRS or Miata. When the Nismo can keep up with a 911 Carrera..
Until you hit a corner in this tank and all 3 cars you mention pull ahead.
You can tell from his first takoff that the clutch is stiff which is what the Z is notorious for.
Drop the 3.8L from the GTR in a Z body, and shed one or both of the twin turbos. 380Z?
This is a really interesting and weird car. Former competitors like the RX8 and S2000 is gone and the Mustang and Camaro have moved to a different class. It's literally by itself now and people are buying slower or more powerful cars that are less or more expensive
If anybody could settle this debate that would be great. So I have always been a Sti fan but I have always loved the look of a 370z. i know what I want to do to either car which is make them twin turbo which ever one I get. my question is which one should I chose? also the Sti I have been looking at is an 08 hatchback.
+Aubrey Davidson well.........considering you didnt know the STI comes stock with turbo, maybe you should research more
great review
One the major complaints frs/brz owners have is its underpowered so no subura/Toyota didn't get it right . I would personally take a 03 350z over a brand new brz.
i went from a 350z tuned to a 2012 gt500 with some basic bolt ons pushing about 590 rwhp when i dicided i wanted a new car my options were these : corvette c7 , challenger hellcat, porsche 911 , and a nismo 370z, gtr regular edition.
I was driving a car with some what high horsepower and low mpg so i went with the 370z because down the road i can spend $7000 dollars and the nismo will easily have close performance to the other options i was looking also i tought that the nismo looked some how sexy and sporty were as the corvette was to big for me so i trade it my gt500 for a used 2011 nismo because i like better the older one than the new nismo and im planing on going forced induction and im very happy with my nismo.
nice review !!
Also something else to think about comparing the Z to other cars like a Miata/BRZ/Mustang/Camaro is the actual production numbers. Over the past few years since the change to a 370 from 350 the production numbers & import #'s were cut back. There are only 1500ish 370z's imported to the US every year. That is thru all the models and colors. (There was only 13 Black Touring Sports imported like mine in 2014) Go compare that to how many BRZ/Miata's/Mustangs/Camaro's are being made each year. There were 5000ish 350Z's imported a year before. Also to find out what the new Z is going to get all you have to do is look for what the Infinity G car gets. Like the 300+hp twin turbo.........
they need to lengthen the front end and put a inter cooled twin turbo there.
I just bought a 2016 nismo tech haha. Now what to do with my 2015 Frs? Only stick shifts
Revisited this video and went 🤮 hearing the fake sound induction. Can it be turned off? Weird thing my colleague's 2017 370 non Nismo Z doesn't have that.
I had a 2004 350Z and I now have a 2013 FRS...the FRS handles a like a go cart, much quicker around the corners
+John Walsh just feels that way because the car is lighter and lower powered so you're pushing it to the limit even on low speed corners. on the stock narrow tires you lose grip quickly but on wide tires the lack of power is amplified. the 350 would achieve a higher speed entering the corner, have higher grip in the corner, and accelerate harder out of the corner.
+John Walsh The later 350 & 370Z's have a totally different floor pan, body and engine, way faster and better handling than the 2004 models. The use of some aluminium panels gives it an almost 50/50 weight distribution.
+John Walsh but doesn't have the torque to pull the skin off a rice pudding..
I would rather have the 370Z Nismo any day over the Hellcat.
7:17 He's getting 2mpg. xP I know, I know. I have a G37S and always drive with mpg gauge on too.
Great review Ryan, love the honesty at the end.
Love this car
Would you say the difference between a standard 370z and a Nismo edition is worth the extra 10,000?
B1ue Hawk from what I've seen and heard not brand new but if you buy one used then yes most definitely
Why doesn't steering wheel telescope the evo one doesn't either
good review....
Good review. Need a better editor
What’s the mileage you usual get with it?
nice video thanks friend
Love the 370z!
Bought my 2014 Z (non-Nismo) touring+sport 2 years ago, I haven't regretted a day since!
If you're questioning a FRS or Miata vs the 370Z, don't walk, run to a dealership and buy a FRS or Miata!
So, it is better than them or not?
For me personally, the Z is far superior in numerous categories. But if someone cares more about reduced price & weight, they'll go for the other mentioned cars as the reviewer spoke of.
You can find a good use Nissan 370Z in the low 20k with low mileage as well.
+kempowarrior Love this car.
Gorgeous.
how tall are you ? Ryan? trying to see if this would be too small
Ryan is 6'1". Fit wasn't a problem.
+boomee78 are you planing on order this car on ebay or amazon?
+KoG GoK lol I see what u did there, so true
I'm 7'2", you think I could fit in there?
You could but I bet it wouldn't be fun getting in & out. I own 1 but I am 5' 10" :)
finally an actual review of this car
I just took possession of a 2017 Nismo tech, liked the video all the way up until the end where you said.....Miada - I barfed a bit when you said that...
Just bought a gently used 2016 nismo tech. great car.
you had me at rev-match
Effin love it!
How much a month by credit approx?
I really like the 370z, but it does need to shed some weight to be better.
What I want to know is why he compared a Nismo 370z to a Hellcat they're not even meant for the same purpose in terms of racing. One is a track/auto x car the other is only meant for drag racing.
It’s an icone it’s what a sports car for all the pockets
I prefer this over a brz
Lol i love 370z and 350s but id rather have a wrx sti hatch
+Vortexx Shadow PS4 I like those cars they are nice too.
so it would b good to put a turbo charger
For me, the outdated interior is fine for the base model, but for the nismo version...not really. I think that the brz looks like the 240z more then the 370z looks like it’s predecessor.
I think this car is about 10k too expensive in my opinion.
Haven't been able to find any reviewer on youtube who likes the FRS better than the Z. If anything they seem to agree the FRS just isn't as responsive...most seem to really dislike it - period. That having been said, what besides the size don't you like?Mazda MX-5 may be cheaper, but at what cost to safety? You need to supply more information about how it was designed to accomplish it's market niche - not write it off bc there are cheaper cars that pretend to do what the Z does.