The Top Cars of 2009
 

The Top Cars of 2009
Small Business - Saturday, December 12, 2009 5:16:05 AM by John Choi, Mail.com Automotive Editor

As the year winds down, here's our look back at what we deem as the top cars of 2009. Despite the complete meltdown of the automotive industry, or "carpocalypse" as some have called it, manufacturers still managed to unveil some strong offerings, packed with value, performance and style. Without further ado, here are our picks for the top cars of 2009.

Nissan 370Z - Editor's Top Sports Car & Overall Best Car of 2009
We love cars that put a smile on our face no matter what we are doing. Whether it's undertaking the usual, boring commute or pushing the edges of grip on a backcountry road, we love cars that can do it all. The new 370Z delivers in every facet possible - incredible value starting at under $30,000, a V6 with gobs of torque and horsepower available at all revs and style that catches even the untrained eye. Throw in the available SynchroRev system, and you'll look like a racecar driver with every downshift. As if this isn't enough, there is an almost unlimited level aftermarket support to satiate the need to personalize. Considering this overwhelming list of credentials, the Nissan 370Z deserves our pick as the top sports car and overall best car of 2009.

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That could be said about the 350 not the 370Z. Probably a few year down the road that statement will be true.

:confused::confused::confused:

They're pro'bly referring to overall reliability and performance, which, according to CR it's "Much Better Than Average" (i.e. projected reliability). I would definitely agree with that. There ARE the little nuisances--hatch door issue, kinda clunky MT, power window motors acting up, etc., but NONE of those small pains will leave you stranded in the middle of the road. All in all, our Zs are excellent rides.

ya they just rounded up they were really talking about the 2008.5 350Z:tiphat:

NOPE, it's the '04.5 350Z, dude!!!

^^^ missed the point

I wonder if our 2010 Z owners could tell us if these little glitches like the hatch problem, etc. have been remedied in the new model. Sure hope so...

If they're under warranty, it's the stealerships' responsibility. I'm guessin' it's some kinda spring or other gadget that's supposed to make the hatch door pop up. That shouldn't be so hard for the stealership to remedy. And, yes, let's pray the new one will have that issue eradicated. Greetings.

i hear the 2004.5 350Z has a life time warrenty

Actually, old buddy, IT DOESN'T NEED IT 'cause it's f-l-a-w-l-e-s-s!!! Cheers, shumby! Ha! BTW, it's spelled warranty.

The good troll!

^ The good lord wouldnt appreciate you making fun of people.

Having a sense of humor and making fun of people are two different things, old blue' grouch! You too must learn to relax and enjoy this very short life!

The good troll.

Agree with the "clunky" MT, I thought I was still driving my 350. :shakes head:

And you're tryin to lecture me why? lol