Jay Leno is a smart conservative spender & once he said he never goes to fancy restaurant & buy a Hamburger for $30... He thought it was a crime to spend $30 for a Burger!! Being himself a millionaire he wears the same denim outfit for decades... It shows what a smart person he is & not a show -off!!
My buddy’s dad was the same way and he always wanted one too. He finally bought one and I went with him to get it and drive it around. It is this 2023 model and after being in it, I highly encourage you to do it if you can!
All Jays' best stories begin with "You know, its funny...when I was a kid..." Jay Is easily the best source of very kool vehicle history, delivered in the Leno fashion.. I'm not sure there is anyone more dedicated to their Mechanophilia....anywhere..? (Yep, thats actually a word)
Jay brings the memories flooding back as I worked as a tech at the Datsun dealer, became an ASE Master first try. Owned the 1976 280Z Metallic Brown, put the factory black aluminum shade on the rear window. The 76 had more HP than the 77 as it was being de-tuned. Years later, found an bought my 69 Datsun 1600 Roadster. Full box frame, glass on gages, power bulge, live hood scoop, disc on front and 4 spd with Bosch type syncro's that squeeze from the side, not the cone on cone Borg-Warner type. All of the styling cues from the 1600 Roadster made it into & onto the 240Z, 260Z, 280Z and somewhat into the ZX. Then the 20th anniversary model. As a motorcycle guy, I ending being the guy to fix / rebuild the carbs and synchronize each together, set the A/F, then idle came last. Still have the 1600 Roadster complete restored and convertible top never installed, in the box. DK, ASE master since 78
This kid’s dad never could have imagined that at 15 years old his restoration experience would lead to him in the car with Jay Leno reviewing a new icon rebirth. His dad is the real winner in this.
Every time I see this car, I like the way it looks better and better. They absolutely *nailed* the styling on this thing. It has cues from all the old Zs, but looks more like the original than the newer generations. Modern, yet retro. Just a great-looking car. I hope this pushes Nissan back to its quality days of the '70s, '80s, and early '90s.
@@EDOGG62 The new Vett looks pretty good in base and the Z06 is sexy. Performance wise the Z06 is a great value if you can afford it. It’s not “affordable” but the value for your dollar is really amazing, but that’s all up to the buyer.
Too bad the quality of Nissan is trash now. I wish they stopped having deals with Mitsubishi, Subaru and other brands that are crap too and started making quality vehicles again. I had 3 brand new vehicles from Nissan and they all had to be traded in somewhere else due to poor quality and issues. The service and sales manager told me themselves I should be looking for a different brand because Nissan is disposable now.
You also have Toyota ruining the Supra by making it a BMW, which will be over engineered and electronics will break down all the time. It’s such a shame they ruined that car too. I hope they come up with a proper supra themselves instead of having engine and electronics BMW.
My favorite car I owned and biggest regret selling was my 350Z. I love the fact this new model has evolutionary styling cues, you instantly know what it is. Beautiful sports car.
@@mosswine5417 : this was in the 90s, when he got the car back after the cops found it. It never ran the same. He sold it soon after. 2 boys got tracked down by a police dog. They got community service. This was In Toronto
@@klausphx spoken like someone who has never driven one. I dont know what “girls car” is designed with a perfect 50/50 weight distribution, RWD, Manual transmission, and double wishbone suspension setup. Its one of the best handling cars ive ever driven without getting into really expensive cars. Saying its a girls car is just a false stereotype, its made for anyone who likes performance driving on a budget.
@@IScoreUnderPressure4 think whatever you like, but that “girls car” will still gap much much more expensive cars on the track with only some light modifications. Ill be wizzing past in my “girls car” with a massive smile on my face while you’re looking at my tail lights in your “manly car” lol. If you really care about stuff like “guy cars” and “girl cars” i dont think you’re a real car person imo. I just see “performance car” and “non-performance car”.
I’ve watched a lot of videos on the new Z, but I think this is one of my favorites. This video is literally Z vibes the whole time and the best audio I’ve heard of the engine note
A friend of mine in college in the '80s had a '76. Loved that car. Drove it once on the highway. I looked down and I was doing 110, and I had NO IDEA. It was very comfortable at that speed, like driving 70 in my old Pontiac.
In 1983 at age 16 a very nice condition 1973 240Z was my first car. Loved that car. Raced my sister’s boyfriend on the freeway in his 1970 Chevy ElCamino and pulled away from him at top speed.
Jay, Your heritage observation regarding Japanese auto manufacturers is brilliant. The Z really has become a dynasty. Very cool thing to be able to watch and participate in. Best, Matty
Jay is incredibly old school, as you might expect. It’s hysterical to hear him reminisce about how things “used to be” when talking with a dude who could be his grandson.
I don't own any of the Zs but have loved the look of every generation. The story of the Z badge is something that goes to the heart of what it is to be a car enthusiast. I've driven all generations and they are all wonderful and put a smile on my face. I can't say those two things about any other icon.
I absolutely love driving my 350 to work everyday, especially on the weekends when the roads are empty! Hopefully in a few years I will be enjoying driving one of these to work everyday!
@@AD-oy8nm maybe...I hope...I'll have to wait and see how they hold up. The 350's and 370's are damn good cars, I hope the new ones prove to be as reliable.
Honestly that side profile of that car is one of the best I’ve seen Nissan did an amazing job on the body design of this thing I hope it performs well in day to day driving
Damn! I hope Jay never stops sharing all he's knowledge and videos about automobile's on TH-cam, he is (1) of the few down to earth coolest humans on this earth and comedian! Thankx!
Love the Video Jay and the new "Z" is great looking but what I really enjoyed was the dialog with you and the young man from Nissan . His discussion of how he and Dad restored their 240Z was made for us Car guys. I owned Datsun 2000 and my brother owned the first 240Z. This was a great trip down memory lane.
I'm 60 and growing up dad always said the dealers wanted a red convertible in the showroom, because it brought in the family man who then drove off in a sedan or wagon.
What an awesome story from the rep! Not a Nissan person myself but this is such an impressive passion project that is so nice to see from a car company in 2022!
They really hit this one out of the park, I can't wait to see what the JDM crowd does with it. I would love to see someone figure out how to move the side mirror to the fender like the original and a way to mimic the original front bumper.
Yeah, I mean I don't hate the new Supra like many do but it definitely lost something the old Supra had but the new Z just seems like a proper modern sports car with the Z DNA still in its veins.
@@carbonzl1994 maybe because BMW had nothing to do with the styling of the Nissan Z?.... Since BMW head designer Chris Bangle tried to make BMW's look like a boat, to attract rich M0re. 0ns who thought a car SHOULD remind you of a boat(?!) & now with the current UGLY massive plankton scoops (the Chinese love big grilles & China are/were BMW's biggest market), the Supra seems based on the BMW concept of:- "make ze scoops ze focus of ze design, unt tag alles else onto ze scoops, ist Gut Ja?" Nein!!... Ugh!! The original Supra was simple, sporty, smooth & stylish, yet muscular. The current abomination is garish, aggressive & tasteless. Like BMW's of today... 🤦🏻😭 Out of interest, I worked with a tiny woman once who had a Supra (I'd never been in one) & I asked her about having such a "big" car rather than a Celica (better economy, cheaper tyres/insurance, nimble, etc). She laughed at me. Her husband couldn't get comfortable in it, because it was so small. She pointed out the Japanese, as a rule are quite short, so the Supra's designed around them, so it was a perfect fit for little frame! I never knew that at the time... 🤦🏻
I've owned six of the original 240/260/280s; loved 'em all but nothing since then has caught my attention until this one. Thanks Nissan for finally getting it right, and thanks Jay for sharing the ride. Next time you're in Japan come on up to Nagano Prefecture and let me show you some of our real driver's roads, beautiful here in the Japan Alps.
When I got a fuel injected 1979 2+2 I regretted buying it every time it broke down. Often it was a crusty shorting mass air flow sensor 😡. I always needed a tow truck and a shop. My older 240's I could fix road side. That ended Electronic fuel injection junk. Now you never own these cars because they are plastic frosted proprietary electronic junk. The plastic will dry out and you'll pay hell finding them again if at all.
I'm glad you see that they matched it so closely to the 240Z. The rear haunch lines are perfect as is the front end treatment. Very very cool. Bravo Nissan!!
@@arthurfoyt6727 it's funny how you talk about so many people whining, when YOU are doing the most of it here in the comments. People like different things than you do, so deal with it and get over yourself.
@@4seeableTV I grew up with the 240Z, I rebuilt at least 4 of them over the years. I still have a 280ZX as well (that I bought new). WHAT the hell do you know about the actual cars and actual linneage? Of course people like different things and that's why the 280ZX was the best selling Z ever; but it's also a pig and too expensive (like this car).
Nissan has had some questionable styles, IMO... but this one kills it. Absolutely reminds me of the '76 280z I restored from the ground up years ago. Insanely fun car to drive, and years ahead of it's time. Jay, as always, is awesome. Keeping automotive history alive and providing great content along the way. Thank you, Jay!
@@fredwilliams7893the 350z and the maxima are turds in design. You can tell they are heavily designed by the bean counters from Renault. The 240/Silvia and 510 are nice cars.
My new dream car. I have wanted a Z all my adult life and I am 70. So criminally wrong that I have never owned one. Almost bought one in 75 but got the Camaro instead (baby on the way) Shoot!!!!
@@Agent-vj3ns sounds like a hell of a man. I had my diesel ltz already and it was great. Now I have an ltz gas and its perfect for the dogs. That Z is awfully tempting though.
What an awesome vehicle, seeing the video brought back a flood of memories, back in January 1970 I bought a Red 240Z Datsun that had for 5 years. The designers did a wonderful job of keeping the core image of the original. I tricked my 240 up with dual 3 into 2 exhaust system, I ordered a racing 5 speed from Japan, it took 6 months to ship it from Japan. When I ordered it I payed $395 to the dealer, by the time I recieved it the price was over $700, but thankfully for me the dealer honored the original price. I would rev it up to the 7K redline often and it never missed a beat. It handled the BC mountain roads like a true racer, it definitely was a blast to drive, I used it to tow my 19’ flat bottom drag boat from Vancouver BC 3000 miles to Toronto and back, it ran flawlessly and never gave me any issues. It truly was a classic sports car and the new one should have no problem following in its footsteps.
This is the best Z since the original imo. I love that exhaust. It sounds like and old 240 around town and then sounds great when you get into the throttle. Very good car to me.
that is the Z. nailed it! that's the one that you will see in collections, and i mean that is the one that will exemplify the Z as a car truly flawless lines. As a person having always enjoyed Nissan and the long history of cars i tip my hat to the designers and Nissan as a whole for seeing it to its finality and into the history books!
Can we take a moment to acknowledge what an absolute legend Leno is! In 33. My whole life Jay Leno has been around. I just realized, I grew up on Jay Leno haha. The knowledge and experience he has is just astounding! Fkn Leno! 🤘
Popped in just to skip around to the driving part, but Leno's so friggin entertaining and knowledgeable ended up watching the whole thing. Friggin Leno...
Around the time you commented this, I couldn't find one anywhere without atleast 10k mark up. I just bought my 2024 Nissan Z Performance for 54k. Was more with warranty and insurances, but dealerships are starting to turn that around
I am grateful that someone like Jay has such a passion for autos. He clearly has a wide taste for them and finds different things he likes about so many different cars. I am in absolute awe every time I see even a slice of his collection. I doubt I would ever build a collection nearly as impressive even with a limitless budget...and my passion could hardly justify it...but I can think of about a dozen cars I would sacrifice a great deal to acquire. You can't take any of it with you at the end, so I would probably spend a lot of time showing them off to kids whos dreams match my own...but Jay has found a way to inspire everyone from a 4 year old who is just learning to dream about their future all the way up to the 90 year old who still holds on to a dream of owning and driving a specific car. My hat is off to you Jay, you really are a spectacular comedian, interviewer, host and personality and I am so grateful to have been able to share some decades of life with you in these amazing times. The future of autos looks bleak, we really are in the twilight of the greatest of times for cars.
Bought my first 'dream car' last April, an excellent condition 1998 C5 Corvette. I am LOVING it. Was going to hold out for this Z but found my Vette and had to get it as it is my all time (affordable) dream car. This one is now back on my list!
I have been driving my 350Z since 2005 & now I drive a Nismo 370Z... Soon I am going to get the new Z... There's never a boring moment with a Z... KISS MORE NISMO... It's my goal!!
I would rather get the 370z. Best looking z to me besides (maybe) the 240. This one looks kind of generic/plain to me. Also prefer the engine being naturally aspirated. All I have driven is a 350z though, which was fun.
@@xb0xisbetter I think the 350 looks cleaner but out of all the z the z32 looks the best tbh very sleek and timeless even Lamborghini and Nissan reused the headlights on super cars😁
@ 34:38 both my sons drive manual, including my wife. Even my truck is manual (Pro4X Frontier). If you are truly a "driver enthusiast), you'd know what I'm talking about.
@@legesupra4275 it’s got the 240 fairlady vibe and the 300zx rear end… but the headlights are horrible. And Nissan isn’t exactly known for its interior. I do like it. It’s not better than the new Supra but better than the 86’
A point about "cooling the turbo" - after a hard run, the turbo turns upwards of 80,000 rpm's, if you shut the engine off right after that run, the turbo has no oil to the bushings and can seize up or wear out sooner than you might like. It's best to give it chance to wind down before you kill the engine.
Beautiful car. As an old guy that has owned gen1, gen2 and gen3 Datsun Z's they did a great job recapturing the original. Makes me want one. Still, it's more of a muscle car, and 3600 pounds! Almost 1000 more than a Miata. I'd prefer something under 3k pounds and 300hp would be just fine. More finesse than brute.
This thing does not break new ground, it's not cheap, and it's NOT light weight. All it captures are "self indulgent weiners with too much bloody money". Be a connoisseur and find a restored 240Z or a Fairlady 432.
Agreed. Another let down is the sound. The engine in my truck sounds more “sports car” than that. If they had put a I-6 in it, not only would the torque curve be better, it would have sounded like the car they are paying homage to. Still, I have to put it on my test drive list. Sometimes things just plain work, and I hope it drives great. Jay doesn’t seem thrilled about it’s driving manners.
@@ekscalybur Google tells me the current Miata is ~2400# with sub-200 hp. I assume the Z has a version of the VQ engine which they put in everything, but not a lightweight. I'd prefer a quarter less HP with 1/3 less weight but then I haven't driven this new Z either.
I remember when this car was first unveiled I loved the rear end but not the front even though I recognized the heritage there. Just saw my first one in person last week and it looks great it truly does. Well done Nissan 👍🏻
Living legend, he met so many designers and been so many places. That being said, the Z is probably one of my favorites from Nissan, but I too like the old design better. 1969 Fairlady Z just looks special to me, with those front mirrors on the hood. Sadly most of those were right hand drive, the new models you can also have with left hand drive. They did a fantastic job on the new car, the seats, the interior, everything looks sporty and clean. The ride sounds silent, but has that exhaust sound when accelerating - Japanese know how to make good cars.
I agree with Jay that the original design usually has the most soul and in this case it rings true for me. The new Z car kept enough of its roots to please me though, I would buy one if I was in the market, it is a real drivers car. $58,498 for the Performance 6MT is a bargain for what you are getting.
Plastic frosted electronic junk this "new" stuff is. Eventually the wiring harness connectors crumble and youll pay hell replacing the harness if you can even find it at all. I'll never have another z again, its not worth it
The New 2023 Nissan Z Is a Legend Revived! Nissan done a very good job on this sports car. Epic Video Jay Leno! Can't wait for the new seasons of Jay Leno's Garage and You Bet Your Life! I could tell he reuploaded this video because of an annoying audio problem.
I'm 45, just put the deposit today on my Blue ,, NEW 2023 Z, performance, manual everytime for All my car's,, can't wait to drive my New Z,, performance
Jay, I have much respect and appreciation for what you do. My wife and I saw your show in Pearland Texas and laughed. Recently you were hospitalized for burns and just got out. I was praying for your total recovery. God bless you.
Memories...thanks Jay, I had a 1975 280Z, inline 6, fuel injection, red/orange. Love of my life, then started a family, I love this new Z. And was VP of a Nissan/Datsun car club in Inglewood Ca.
I love my 300zx and my 350z....they were my dream cars when they came out and I feel very fortunate to have owned them... I hate to say they kind of lost me with the 370z....I don't know why...but I decided to go with the Audi TT Quattro because I preferred the styling over the 370....but here I am, really feeling the need for Z again. I've had some awesome cars in my life...but the Z's always spoke to my personal sports car escape pod craving...the drive past your exit car, the check out what's down this road I pass every day car....anyway....I'm really looking forward to my test drive of the new Z.....sorry M240i...you've been fun, but I'm still a Zimp for Z.
Dude, even if your 300ZX is naturally aspirated you still have 70 more horsepower than my stock 240SX. Of course, you can't get a 2x12" guitar amp speaker cabinet in the back of it like I can in mine. ;)
Thanks for this show jay I really appreciate your style. I really enjoy the casual feel you project it makes me feel like one of you guest of friend standing around the garage talking car. I just bought my first Nissan a 07 350z and haven't regretted it, fun little car that makes me smile every time I walk out the door. My youngest daughter would like to be the next owner of it too.
What else can I say!!!!!!!!.....Jay is the man!!!!!!!......he just is a unbelievable embassador of automobile history!!!!!!!!!......and of course I love the story's from the past that he talks about!!!!!!!!!!......... never stop Jay!!!!!!!!!...... my favorite car history show by far!!!!!!!....... keep on keeping on!!!!!!!!!!
Love this new Z the rear looks exactly how imagined the rear spec would. It looks like the 90s rear z models but its classic and now modernized not how a charger or Camaro went through that transition. To me those cars still are similar but without looking at the badge you can tell what car and what lineage this car comes from.
Totally agreed, will probably be one of the last great 100% JDM sports cars. The new BMW Clown Shoe Zupra doesn't count, just because Toyota threw an ugly body kit and some GR dampers at a BMW doesn't make it JDM, it makes it a Euro tuner car.
Of all the cars I had, sold, and regret selling, my 78 280Z was the best one ! Cleanest, great condition, perfect paint and interior . Drove it to several west coast states on two big road trips looping into Yellowstone Park from Idaho and Wyoming. What fun! Got many stares from people who had never seen such a cool car , too I’m not a show off but it sure was fun. Great fun with that 2800 cC straight six and manual trans .
Still driving my 2006 Acura TL V-6 w/6-speed manual. This Z car looks like a lot of fun; including the 6-speed. I wonder if it's about time for a mid-life crisis?
It’s going to be hard to top the visual appeal of the 370z. They did such a great job with the sporty muscle look of the 370. The 400 looks great also. Looks like they took all previous Zs and took a little from each model to design this car.
Jay is a true sports car purist and perfectly understands the mindset in driving a sportscar. When you, as the driver, are the limiting factor in the car's performance, every trip in the car is a driver improvement session in which you get better and better in coordinating throttle, brakes and steering for smoothness and handling precision.
Love the amount of Jay's dedication to automotive history..And clearly a very nice guy. Enjoy his content. And i hate Hollywood. But I'll watch Jay any day
Like the 240-280 Z, and the redesigned 300ZX, this generation Z will become a classic. The 350 and 370 not so much. But this Z car is beautiful and tastefully done. I remember back in 1990 when the 300ZX commercial aired - A clean sheet of paper. A car for 1 driver in a thousand. A car destined to leave it's mark. My father, who has since passed away many years ago, commented on how he really wanted that car. That was a very stirring commercial, unlike commercials today. But with a mortgage and raising a family, he spent the money on us instead of himself. But if you're thinking about getting an iconic, manual transmission, 2-seater sports car, I believe this is probably one of the best choices. The Miata is good too, and has it's heritage, but the Z car is, well a Z, what else can you say. Don't wait too long to buy one. Life is too short to wait.
Jay deserves huge respect for his dedication, putting all his money into preserving automotive history leaving only enough for one denim outfit.
Jay Leno is a smart conservative spender & once he said he never goes to fancy restaurant & buy a Hamburger for $30... He thought it was a crime to spend $30 for a Burger!! Being himself a millionaire he wears the same denim outfit for decades... It shows what a smart person he is & not a show -off!!
He should have a show or something
If you look really closely, you can see he has TWO denim outfits.
@@jaylenosgarage 😂. What a great, down to earth guy! My father always wore khaki pants and a light blue shirt. You know what you like.
@@jaylenosgarage it's a shame, old Jay's gone Hollywood. 2 denim outfits!
I was a young dad when the 240 Z was new. I wanted one so bad, but it did work for a family. It might be time for me to finally get a Z.
do it unk
My buddy’s dad was the same way and he always wanted one too. He finally bought one and I went with him to get it and drive it around. It is this 2023 model and after being in it, I highly encourage you to do it if you can!
You must purchase!
Do it. Do it for yourself. You deserve it. Dont hesitate. Act.
Treat yourself, enjoy and please tell us how much fun it is. :)
"Attainable."
Dealerships: Hold my markup.
All Jays' best stories begin with "You know, its funny...when I was a kid..."
Jay Is easily the best source of very kool vehicle history, delivered in the Leno fashion..
I'm not sure there is anyone more dedicated to their Mechanophilia....anywhere..?
(Yep, thats actually a word)
Jay brings the memories flooding back as I worked as a tech at the Datsun dealer, became an ASE Master first try. Owned the 1976 280Z Metallic Brown, put the factory black aluminum shade on the rear window. The 76 had more HP than the 77 as it was being de-tuned. Years later, found an bought my 69 Datsun 1600 Roadster. Full box frame, glass on gages, power bulge, live hood scoop, disc on front and 4 spd with Bosch type syncro's that squeeze from the side, not the cone on cone Borg-Warner type.
All of the styling cues from the 1600 Roadster made it into & onto the 240Z, 260Z, 280Z and somewhat into the ZX. Then the 20th anniversary model.
As a motorcycle guy, I ending being the guy to fix / rebuild the carbs and synchronize each together, set the A/F, then idle came last. Still have the 1600 Roadster complete restored and convertible top never installed, in the box.
DK, ASE master since 78
Glad to see the audio sync was fixed. Drove me crazy the first time lol
Some intern deffo got fired
Same here...I was wondering if they were going to re upload haha.
Aha! Is that why it has turned up again in my feed. I just deleted it yesterday without watching it. Thanks.
At first I thought my laptop is lagging. Hahaha
Ha!!
This kid’s dad never could have imagined that at 15 years old his restoration experience would lead to him in the car with Jay Leno reviewing a new icon rebirth. His dad is the real winner in this.
Agreed!
You actually believe this story… it’s not uncommon of a story that is played on Jay Leno Typical marketing technique
That's why you must treat kids well and with respect, they grow up so fast and are the upcoming leaders.
@@caribbeangtr8077 Agreed.
@@caribbeangtr8077 no, much like adults respect is earned, easily lost, and hard to earn back
Every time I see this car, I like the way it looks better and better. They absolutely *nailed* the styling on this thing. It has cues from all the old Zs, but looks more like the original than the newer generations. Modern, yet retro. Just a great-looking car. I hope this pushes Nissan back to its quality days of the '70s, '80s, and early '90s.
If only GM had done this great of a job on the new Corvette's styling... beyond stealing Ferrari/Lambo cues.
@@EDOGG62 Well, they did go to a mid-engine. Kinda hard to look different at that point.
@@EDOGG62 The new Vett looks pretty good in base and the Z06 is sexy. Performance wise the Z06 is a great value if you can afford it. It’s not “affordable” but the value for your dollar is really amazing, but that’s all up to the buyer.
@@skiddlyd.244 The new Vette is gorgeous but I give it a 9/10. Bringing back round retro looking tail lights would be 10/10 IMO.
Yeah it brings back the '80s all right..
$ 80,000
It's so beautifully designed, inside and out. Countless subtle design cues taken from the past. Love it!
Well said. Agree 100%
Reviews are not good on this car
Too bad the quality of Nissan is trash now. I wish they stopped having deals with Mitsubishi, Subaru and other brands that are crap too and started making quality vehicles again.
I had 3 brand new vehicles from Nissan and they all had to be traded in somewhere else due to poor quality and issues.
The service and sales manager told me themselves I should be looking for a different brand because Nissan is disposable now.
You also have Toyota ruining the Supra by making it a BMW, which will be over engineered and electronics will break down all the time.
It’s such a shame they ruined that car too. I hope they come up with a proper supra themselves instead of having engine and electronics BMW.
My favorite car I owned and biggest regret selling was my 350Z. I love the fact this new model has evolutionary styling cues, you instantly know what it is. Beautiful sports car.
350Z was one ugly car.
350 was sexy hr better lookin than this car
My 350 Z got stolen out of my driveway by two kids, the cops caught the kids and returned the car, it never ran the same
@@danrook5757how did those kids steal a 350z? I reckon the security system isn’t anything like the 80’s-90’s Honda’s..
@@mosswine5417 : this was in the 90s, when he got the car back after the cops found it. It never ran the same. He sold it soon after. 2 boys got tracked down by a police dog. They got community service. This was In Toronto
Merging two videos about the start of the concept, then 10 years later showing the culmination is absolutely crazy!
The new Z looks absolutely beautiful. Also love the respect Jay gives the Miata.
Miata is a Girl's car👸
@@klausphx spoken like someone who has never driven one. I dont know what “girls car” is designed with a perfect 50/50 weight distribution, RWD, Manual transmission, and double wishbone suspension setup. Its one of the best handling cars ive ever driven without getting into really expensive cars. Saying its a girls car is just a false stereotype, its made for anyone who likes performance driving on a budget.
@@-Sirens- still a girl's car
@@IScoreUnderPressure4 think whatever you like, but that “girls car” will still gap much much more expensive cars on the track with only some light modifications. Ill be wizzing past in my “girls car” with a massive smile on my face while you’re looking at my tail lights in your “manly car” lol. If you really care about stuff like “guy cars” and “girl cars” i dont think you’re a real car person imo. I just see “performance car” and “non-performance car”.
@@-Sirens- why are you so defensive about your girl car?
I’ve watched a lot of videos on the new Z, but I think this is one of my favorites. This video is literally Z vibes the whole time and the best audio I’ve heard of the engine note
It's performance package and upgraded muffler pushing it to past $55k
AH YES YOU LIKE TEH LITTLE SHITBOX
I really love how enthusiastic Jay is about finding this is a true sports car. Jay, you're a national treasure for sports car fans. Thank you !!!!
Wowww, I love how they kept the model so similar to the original series! Nothing radical, just enough to modernize it. Exciting.
Love the 70-78 Zs. I always thought they were the prettiest design. This one is absolutely beautiful. Great work Nissan.
You want to by one?
I'll be the first to say I think it looks like crap, and already sales arnt going as planned.
A friend of mine in college in the '80s had a '76. Loved that car. Drove it once on the highway. I looked down and I was doing 110, and I had NO IDEA. It was very comfortable at that speed, like driving 70 in my old Pontiac.
In 1983 at age 16 a very nice condition 1973 240Z was my first car. Loved that car. Raced my sister’s boyfriend on the freeway in his 1970 Chevy ElCamino and pulled away from him at top speed.
I love the look of this Z along with the color!
The rear remains me of a 300zx which I also really love!
Yep, the back taillights we're designed to look like the 300zx.
Yes that colour really looks special
EXACTLY!
The only thing missing is rectangle foglights ala devil Z. Then, it would be complete. I don't know why nissan just gave plain bumper.
300zx was the coolest sports car when I was young. Couldn't afford it then.
Those tail lights go hard! Very reminiscent of the 300ZX, I love it! Also, yeah RIGHT Jay doesn't race people sometimes.
Yes
Z32 rules
I'll be 60 March 1 st. Had a 1973 240Z in the 90's. Absolutely loved it. Good Lord willing I'll own 1 again.
Jay,
Your heritage observation regarding Japanese auto manufacturers is brilliant. The Z really has become a dynasty. Very cool thing to be able to watch and participate in.
Best,
Matty
Jay is incredibly old school, as you might expect. It’s hysterical to hear him reminisce about how things “used to be” when talking with a dude who could be his grandson.
I don't own any of the Zs but have loved the look of every generation. The story of the Z badge is something that goes to the heart of what it is to be a car enthusiast. I've driven all generations and they are all wonderful and put a smile on my face. I can't say those two things about any other icon.
I absolutely love driving my 350 to work everyday, especially on the weekends when the roads are empty! Hopefully in a few years I will be enjoying driving one of these to work everyday!
with the price market of these days... good luck
are you planning on getting a used one in a few years??
@@AD-oy8nm maybe...I hope...I'll have to wait and see how they hold up. The 350's and 370's are damn good cars, I hope the new ones prove to be as reliable.
@@TheRealCCSmith i have a nissan maxima 2013. 80k miles. i wish nissan wasn't discontinuing the maxima model
Same here
Honestly that side profile of that car is one of the best I’ve seen Nissan did an amazing job on the body design of this thing I hope it performs well in day to day driving
you hope it performes well ?
You mean, that the car stays reliable, doesn't catch fire or loose parts ?
Agreed, the side profile is amazing. Not as much of a fan of the rear though...it's fine, but I like the 350/370 read end better.
Isn’t it? Wow.
Damn! I hope Jay never stops sharing all he's knowledge and videos about automobile's on TH-cam, he is (1) of the few down to earth coolest humans on this earth and comedian!
Thankx!
Love the Video Jay and the new "Z" is great looking but what I really enjoyed was the dialog with you and the young man from Nissan . His discussion of how he and Dad restored their 240Z was made for us Car guys. I owned Datsun 2000 and my brother owned the first 240Z. This was a great trip down memory lane.
I love the color combination on this Z, it's the best-looking new one that I have seen to date.
I'm 60 and growing up dad always said the dealers wanted a red convertible in the showroom, because it brought in the family man who then drove off in a sedan or wagon.
Jay, I love how much you love cars! It's almost like a child-like fascination that's just so refreshing. Thanks for sharing this with everyone!
What an awesome story from the rep! Not a Nissan person myself but this is such an impressive passion project that is so nice to see from a car company in 2022!
They really hit this one out of the park, I can't wait to see what the JDM crowd does with it. I would love to see someone figure out how to move the side mirror to the fender like the original and a way to mimic the original front bumper.
Uh...a drill and some sheet rock grabbers should work... 😀
Yeah, I mean I don't hate the new Supra like many do but it definitely lost something the old Supra had but the new Z just seems like a proper modern sports car with the Z DNA still in its veins.
@@carbonzl1994 maybe because BMW had nothing to do with the styling of the Nissan Z?....
Since BMW head designer Chris Bangle tried to make BMW's look like a boat, to attract rich M0re. 0ns who thought a car SHOULD remind you of a boat(?!) & now with the current UGLY massive plankton scoops (the Chinese love big grilles & China are/were BMW's biggest market), the Supra seems based on the BMW concept of:- "make ze scoops ze focus of ze design, unt tag alles else onto ze scoops, ist Gut Ja?" Nein!!... Ugh!!
The original Supra was simple, sporty, smooth & stylish, yet muscular. The current abomination is garish, aggressive & tasteless. Like BMW's of today... 🤦🏻😭
Out of interest, I worked with a tiny woman once who had a Supra (I'd never been in one) & I asked her about having such a "big" car rather than a Celica (better economy, cheaper tyres/insurance, nimble, etc). She laughed at me. Her husband couldn't get comfortable in it, because it was so small. She pointed out the Japanese, as a rule are quite short, so the Supra's designed around them, so it was a perfect fit for little frame!
I never knew that at the time... 🤦🏻
@@doinstuffwiththings ladies and gentleman, the "JDM crowd" 🤣
@@TheInfiniteNine not sure why you tagged ME in that...
I've owned six of the original 240/260/280s; loved 'em all but nothing since then has caught my attention until this one. Thanks Nissan for finally getting it right, and thanks Jay for sharing the ride.
Next time you're in Japan come on up to Nagano Prefecture and let me show you some of our real driver's roads, beautiful here in the Japan Alps.
My name starts with a Jay, what about me?
When I got a fuel injected 1979 2+2 I regretted buying it every time it broke down. Often it was a crusty shorting mass air flow sensor 😡. I always needed a tow truck and a shop.
My older 240's I could fix road side.
That ended Electronic fuel injection junk.
Now you never own these cars because they are plastic frosted proprietary electronic junk.
The plastic will dry out and you'll pay hell finding them again if at all.
@@noneshere Ya that Bosch 1.1 was a barrel of fun... 🤣 Good times though.
@@jr2904 LOL sure... but you've got to get to Japan first eh. 😁
3600 pounds though, yikes. That's more than a '60s mid-size US sedan! Would be fun to get one and totally completely GUT it.
I'm glad you see that they matched it so closely to the 240Z. The rear haunch lines are perfect as is the front end treatment. Very very cool. Bravo Nissan!!
No, it's more akin to the 280ZX and 300ZX. A first gen Z it's not. How many people think the 280ZX was a "sports car"?
@@arthurfoyt6727 it's funny how you talk about so many people whining, when YOU are doing the most of it here in the comments. People like different things than you do, so deal with it and get over yourself.
@@4seeableTV I grew up with the 240Z, I rebuilt at least 4 of them over the years. I still have a 280ZX as well (that I bought new). WHAT the hell do you know about the actual cars and actual linneage? Of course people like different things and that's why the 280ZX was the best selling Z ever; but it's also a pig and too expensive (like this car).
“You lose a lot of the soul of a car with an automatic.”
~ Jay Leno 2023
Best quote I’ve heard in a long time
"Automatic is faster than the manual" - Jay Leno, although manuals are funner to drive when it comes to racing, automatic is the only way to go. :)
So a GT3RS doesn't have much soul?
Could not agree more with Jay...
When I was a kid (70's), the two cars I most wanted were the 1972 Datsun 240z and the 1970 Pontiac Trans Am.
Nissan has had some questionable styles, IMO... but this one kills it. Absolutely reminds me of the '76 280z I restored from the ground up years ago. Insanely fun car to drive, and years ahead of it's time. Jay, as always, is awesome. Keeping automotive history alive and providing great content along the way. Thank you, Jay!
350 nismo. 16 maxima Sr models! nissan 240s nissan 510s
@@fredwilliams7893the 350z and the maxima are turds in design. You can tell they are heavily designed by the bean counters from Renault.
The 240/Silvia and 510 are nice cars.
I loved my British racing green 280z .
My new dream car. I have wanted a Z all my adult life and I am 70. So criminally wrong that I have never owned one. Almost bought one in 75 but got the Camaro instead (baby on the way) Shoot!!!!
Do it. Time goes by fast, you should go for it.
My boss is 89 and just bought a brand new diesel Ltz Silverado
@@Agent-vj3ns sounds like a hell of a man. I had my diesel ltz already and it was great. Now I have an ltz gas and its perfect for the dogs. That Z is awfully tempting though.
Just love the looks of this car! The back end with the classic look of 240 and fairlady infront just beautiful
Yeah exactly. It’s such a beautiful design.
The side looks a Lot like the Jaguar F-Type. The front and back... not so much.
@@kurtbilinski1723 Now that you mentioned a Jag
The original one was basically a squared-off E-Type so that won't be surprising
Sorry but the back end is a Z32 throwback to my eyes.. 240 side profile .. ahem
The back end is influenced by the Z32.
I remember watching Jay and the Z team and being just amazed at all the cool Z stuff. It's finally here!
What an awesome vehicle, seeing the video brought back a flood of memories, back in January 1970 I bought a Red 240Z Datsun that had for 5 years. The designers did a wonderful job of keeping the core image of the original. I tricked my 240 up with dual 3 into 2 exhaust system, I ordered a racing 5 speed from Japan, it took 6 months to ship it from Japan. When I ordered it I payed $395 to the dealer, by the time I recieved it the price was over $700, but thankfully for me the dealer honored the original price. I would rev it up to the 7K redline often and it never missed a beat. It handled the BC mountain roads like a true racer, it definitely was a blast to drive, I used it to tow my 19’ flat bottom drag boat from Vancouver BC 3000 miles to Toronto and back, it ran flawlessly and never gave me any issues. It truly was a classic sports car and the new one should have no problem following in its footsteps.
Yeah here we are today and still the Z is not at dealers😂😂
@@TopSecretVid
That’s a bummer, they must be wanting to build up demand!! 🥹
This is the best Z since the original imo. I love that exhaust. It sounds like and old 240 around town and then sounds great when you get into the throttle. Very good car to me.
i hope they find alot of customers for that, cause this is a beatiful car reasonable priced
I'll bet it will be over base price just like the original one in 70
@@mgman6000 Most definitely, as usual. There is no shame in over pricing, ever.😁
It's going to be way too expensive. 70k. Definitely not a 70k car by no means.
2 years later and dealer markups have absolutely killed this car. I've seen used gt-r's cheaper than the nismo.
Genuine Jay!
Wish they would aire old reruns of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno like they do with The Jonny Carson Show.
Love the Z series! My brother had a 240Z in the early 70’s and has remained my most favorite car ever! Nailed it!
Jay I’m a Mustang man through and through but this Z is absolutely beautiful. Bravo Nissan
that is the Z. nailed it! that's the one that you will see in collections, and i mean that is the one that will exemplify the Z as a car truly flawless lines. As a person having always enjoyed Nissan and the long history of cars i tip my hat to the designers and Nissan as a whole for seeing it to its finality and into the history books!
Thanks Jay, I've been waiting impatiently for someone to review a new Z car... what a sweet ride!
I like how Jay keeps it real and emphasizes that supercars are not attainable for the average enthusiast but the Z is.
This comment did not age well!!
What about M cars?
@@PrivateCustardit’s just as relevant today as it was 9 months ago.
This is what rich people say to poor people LOL
Can we take a moment to acknowledge what an absolute legend Leno is! In 33. My whole life Jay Leno has been around. I just realized, I grew up on Jay Leno haha. The knowledge and experience he has is just astounding! Fkn Leno! 🤘
Popped in just to skip around to the driving part, but Leno's so friggin entertaining and knowledgeable ended up watching the whole thing.
Friggin Leno...
Jay is the best. He always knows what to say. Love the new Z wish I could afford one.
If dealers weren't marking these up $25k, they'd be able to sell a lot more.
You need Japanese Gas too, or Allah ?
50 years too late !
so true.
Truer words have never been spoken friend!
who the fck wants to buy one of these hideous looking vehicles.
Around the time you commented this, I couldn't find one anywhere without atleast 10k mark up. I just bought my 2024 Nissan Z Performance for 54k. Was more with warranty and insurances, but dealerships are starting to turn that around
Finally, twin turbo and manual transmission. Good job!
@ 18:04 You are absolutely right jay, that top hip on the quarter panel, especially on C3 and C5 Corvettes, it's absolutely amazing...
I am grateful that someone like Jay has such a passion for autos. He clearly has a wide taste for them and finds different things he likes about so many different cars. I am in absolute awe every time I see even a slice of his collection. I doubt I would ever build a collection nearly as impressive even with a limitless budget...and my passion could hardly justify it...but I can think of about a dozen cars I would sacrifice a great deal to acquire. You can't take any of it with you at the end, so I would probably spend a lot of time showing them off to kids whos dreams match my own...but Jay has found a way to inspire everyone from a 4 year old who is just learning to dream about their future all the way up to the 90 year old who still holds on to a dream of owning and driving a specific car. My hat is off to you Jay, you really are a spectacular comedian, interviewer, host and personality and I am so grateful to have been able to share some decades of life with you in these amazing times. The future of autos looks bleak, we really are in the twilight of the greatest of times for cars.
Bought my first 'dream car' last April, an excellent condition 1998 C5 Corvette. I am LOVING it. Was going to hold out for this Z but found my Vette and had to get it as it is my all time (affordable) dream car. This one is now back on my list!
That is a beautiful car with loads of power. The new Corvettes look sick though and I would happily take one home if given the chance.
@@JackThelRipper Amen my friend!!!
I love my 370z - even if it’s a 2011 !! The best car I have ever had. I would love to get one of these some day.
I have been driving my 350Z since 2005 & now I drive a Nismo 370Z... Soon I am going to get the new Z... There's never a boring moment with a Z... KISS MORE NISMO... It's my goal!!
I would rather get the 370z. Best looking z to me besides (maybe) the 240. This one looks kind of generic/plain to me. Also prefer the engine being naturally aspirated.
All I have driven is a 350z though, which was fun.
Good Car 370 All around. The only pricey Repair is ,Complete Replacement Timing Chains and Everything Associated
@@xb0xisbetter I think the 350 looks cleaner but out of all the z the z32 looks the best tbh very sleek and timeless even Lamborghini and Nissan reused the headlights on super cars😁
Who cares if it's a 2011, it's a great looking and performing car!
The 240z was so beautiful, even by today's standards. This is the descendant that looks just as beautiful.
The back seats were terribly cramped though.
@ 34:38 both my sons drive manual, including my wife. Even my truck is manual (Pro4X Frontier). If you are truly a "driver enthusiast), you'd know what I'm talking about.
I could not have loved Jay's talk about Manual transmissions anymore than I did, that was literally perfect 👌
The 72z is the prettiest sports car ever made! And I'm glad they brought the new z back to resemble that 👍👍👍
I always look forward to Jay’s “Dodge Viper 400hp you’ll never see that again” comment lol
This car looks amazing, definitely a head turner.
definitely NOT a head turner as it's ugly
he didn't even compliment it when he got it in the car indicative of being very uncomfortable
@@legesupra4275 it’s got the 240 fairlady vibe and the 300zx rear end… but the headlights are horrible. And Nissan isn’t exactly known for its interior. I do like it. It’s not better than the new Supra but better than the 86’
A point about "cooling the turbo" - after a hard run, the turbo turns upwards of 80,000 rpm's, if you shut the engine off right after that run, the turbo has no oil to the bushings and can seize up or wear out sooner than you might like. It's best to give it chance to wind down before you kill the engine.
That angle they put on the roof instead of the old curve, looks incredible, very nice styling on this. More sporty even.
Dealers were happy because they had 80% markup on their minds!
Dealers were extremely excited because they knew how far they could mark them up and profit. The market is INSANE right now.
Can't wait for dealers to kill yet another excellent enthusiast car
The market is only insane for the weak consumers willing to pay
@@gerardorodruiguez5928 And if you aren't willing to pay, your garage will be empty.
Things going change soon.
@@SkunkieDesignsElectronics but my pockets full 🤑
Beautiful car. As an old guy that has owned gen1, gen2 and gen3 Datsun Z's they did a great job recapturing the original. Makes me want one. Still, it's more of a muscle car, and 3600 pounds! Almost 1000 more than a Miata. I'd prefer something under 3k pounds and 300hp would be just fine. More finesse than brute.
This thing does not break new ground, it's not cheap, and it's NOT light weight.
All it captures are "self indulgent weiners with too much bloody money".
Be a connoisseur and find a restored 240Z or a Fairlady 432.
Agreed. Another let down is the sound. The engine in my truck sounds more “sports car” than that. If they had put a I-6 in it, not only would the torque curve be better, it would have sounded like the car they are paying homage to. Still, I have to put it on my test drive list. Sometimes things just plain work, and I hope it drives great. Jay doesn’t seem thrilled about it’s driving manners.
With current over-regulation in safety, you'll never get a much lighter car. This car is a pig weight wise 100% because of Congress.
@@ekscalybur Google tells me the current Miata is ~2400# with sub-200 hp. I assume the Z has a version of the VQ engine which they put in everything, but not a lightweight. I'd prefer a quarter less HP with 1/3 less weight but then I haven't driven this new Z either.
@@arthurfoyt6727 $50K is a lot of money? A truck or SUV are easily $60k+ nowadays. Even Civic or Corolla are almost $26K.
Your a great humble man . People who have a portion of what you get and they pretend that they don’t know Nissan . But your humble . God bless u
Glad to see the new Z which looks like the old Z. I'll never forget the night my friend let me drive his '71 240Z. Amazing cornering.
I remember when this car was first unveiled I loved the rear end but not the front even though I recognized the heritage there.
Just saw my first one in person last week and it looks great it truly does.
Well done Nissan 👍🏻
Finally a Z that lives up to the name since the 300ZX. Awesome car and great video!
Living legend, he met so many designers and been so many places. That being said, the Z is probably one of my favorites from Nissan, but I too like the old design better. 1969 Fairlady Z just looks special to me, with those front mirrors on the hood. Sadly most of those were right hand drive, the new models you can also have with left hand drive. They did a fantastic job on the new car, the seats, the interior, everything looks sporty and clean. The ride sounds silent, but has that exhaust sound when accelerating - Japanese know how to make good cars.
2023 is starting out right.
That motorcycle driver riding behind Jay for a while...
Report yourself in this video 😄😁
I think that may have been the longest test drive Jay ever took. Nice very knowledgeable young man, knows automotive history!!
True. I really appreciated how whenever the young man started to ramble, Jay redirected the convo real smooth & helped him save face
Love the Z cars, great job Nissan.
Тебе из Z автомобилей, Тигр или Урал больше нравится?)
I agree with Jay that the original design usually has the most soul and in this case it rings true for me. The new Z car kept enough of its roots to please me though, I would buy one if I was in the market, it is a real drivers car. $58,498 for the Performance 6MT is a bargain for what you are getting.
One of the most beautiful cars to come out of Japan recently. Let’s hope they make a Nismo version. (:
Plastic frosted electronic junk this "new" stuff is.
Eventually the wiring harness connectors crumble and youll pay hell replacing the harness if you can even find it at all.
I'll never have another z again, its not worth it
@@noneshere who asked
Whenever Jay drives a car he always looks like the old man who can't read the menu at a restaurant but refuses to put his glasses on
I noticed that too his nose is stuck way in the air
Jay just has a 6th sense. He has the ability to read the road with his chin. That's why he leads with it.
Yes, but in this case he owns the restaurant.
And doesn’t stay in his lane lol.
The New 2023 Nissan Z Is a Legend Revived! Nissan done a very good job on this sports car. Epic Video Jay Leno! Can't wait for the new seasons of Jay Leno's Garage and You Bet Your Life! I could tell he reuploaded this video because of an annoying audio problem.
I'm 45, just put the deposit today on my Blue ,, NEW 2023 Z, performance, manual everytime for All my car's,, can't wait to drive my New Z,, performance
Jay, I have much respect and appreciation for what you do. My wife and I saw your show in Pearland Texas and laughed.
Recently you were hospitalized for burns and just got out. I was praying for your total recovery. God bless you.
As a 240z owner, I am a massive fan of this.
I had a 280ZX Turbo…best 2 seater I ever owned!
I absolutely LOVE the throwback look of this car! So glad it's not EV. I may buy this next year.
I hope they have a Hybrid version.
@@georgesitgraves8474 Hybrids are cool!!!
Why not ev?
Memories...thanks Jay, I had a 1975 280Z, inline 6, fuel injection, red/orange. Love of my life, then started a family, I love this new Z. And was VP of a Nissan/Datsun car club in Inglewood Ca.
the flashback to 10 years ago was real special
Old Fat people will never understand it !
50 years too late, Japan loves clean Nukes too !
Kind of wish they went with more retro looking headlights, was always one of my favourite features of the 240Z.
100% this!
Nah I like the bubble look w the new LEDs. You can still modify them though I'm sure
I love my 300zx and my 350z....they were my dream cars when they came out and I feel very fortunate to have owned them... I hate to say they kind of lost me with the 370z....I don't know why...but I decided to go with the Audi TT Quattro because I preferred the styling over the 370....but here I am, really feeling the need for Z again. I've had some awesome cars in my life...but the Z's always spoke to my personal sports car escape pod craving...the drive past your exit car, the check out what's down this road I pass every day car....anyway....I'm really looking forward to my test drive of the new Z.....sorry M240i...you've been fun, but I'm still a Zimp for Z.
Dude, even if your 300ZX is naturally aspirated you still have 70 more horsepower than my stock 240SX.
Of course, you can't get a 2x12" guitar amp speaker cabinet in the back of it like I can in mine. ;)
Thanks for this show jay I really appreciate your style. I really enjoy the casual feel you project it makes me feel like one of you guest of friend standing around the garage talking car. I just bought my first Nissan a 07 350z and haven't regretted it, fun little car that makes me smile every time I walk out the door. My youngest daughter would like to be the next owner of it too.
What else can I say!!!!!!!!.....Jay is the man!!!!!!!......he just is a unbelievable embassador of automobile history!!!!!!!!!......and of course I love the story's from the past that he talks about!!!!!!!!!!......... never stop Jay!!!!!!!!!...... my favorite car history show by far!!!!!!!....... keep on keeping on!!!!!!!!!!
Love this new Z the rear looks exactly how imagined the rear spec would. It looks like the 90s rear z models but its classic and now modernized not how a charger or Camaro went through that transition. To me those cars still are similar but without looking at the badge you can tell what car and what lineage this car comes from.
It looks to me that the Charger, Challenger, Mustang, and Camaro were remakes. This new Z is evolution.
That is a beautiful look. Love this car !!
I just love this car, its exciting and beautiful at the same time, havent felt something like this from a Japanese car in decades.
Totally agreed, will probably be one of the last great 100% JDM sports cars. The new BMW Clown Shoe Zupra doesn't count, just because Toyota threw an ugly body kit and some GR dampers at a BMW doesn't make it JDM, it makes it a Euro tuner car.
Japanese suck at sports cars
Just noticed that this was taped after jay's accident. his face looks too fresh for a 72yr old guy. happy to see u back
Of all the cars I had, sold, and regret selling, my 78 280Z was the best one ! Cleanest, great condition, perfect paint and interior . Drove it to several west coast states on two big road trips looping into Yellowstone Park from Idaho and Wyoming. What fun! Got many stares from people who had never seen such a cool car , too I’m not a show off but it sure was fun. Great fun with that 2800 cC straight six and manual trans .
Great to see Tiger Woods find a new passion. I’m hoping this job at Nissan will be a good fit for him.
Still driving my 2006 Acura TL V-6 w/6-speed manual.
This Z car looks like a lot of fun; including the 6-speed. I wonder if it's about time for a mid-life crisis?
Hahah indeed! Life is too short after all..
Do it. The Acura is probably worth a pretty penny. Sell it and move on or trade in and make payments. You deserve it
It’s going to be hard to top the visual appeal of the 370z. They did such a great job with the sporty muscle look of the 370. The 400 looks great also. Looks like they took all previous Zs and took a little from each model to design this car.
Jay is a true sports car purist and perfectly understands the mindset in driving a sportscar. When you, as the driver, are the limiting factor in the car's performance, every trip in the car is a driver improvement session in which you get better and better in coordinating throttle, brakes and steering for smoothness and handling precision.
Love the amount of Jay's dedication to automotive history..And clearly a very nice guy. Enjoy his content. And i hate Hollywood. But I'll watch Jay any day
Like the 240-280 Z, and the redesigned 300ZX, this generation Z will become a classic. The 350 and 370 not so much. But this Z car is beautiful and tastefully done. I remember back in 1990 when the 300ZX commercial aired - A clean sheet of paper. A car for 1 driver in a thousand. A car destined to leave it's mark. My father, who has since passed away many years ago, commented on how he really wanted that car. That was a very stirring commercial, unlike commercials today. But with a mortgage and raising a family, he spent the money on us instead of himself. But if you're thinking about getting an iconic, manual transmission, 2-seater sports car, I believe this is probably one of the best choices. The Miata is good too, and has it's heritage, but the Z car is, well a Z, what else can you say. Don't wait too long to buy one. Life is too short to wait.
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