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Zezus 05-29-2019 09:17 AM

I feel like the z gets a lot of hate considering it is the only front engine rear wheel drive two seats sports car on the market other than the miata. I don't know that it is fair to compare it to a mustang or a camaro because they are so much larger. The z is definitely dated (interior especially). but for those of us that want an analog sports car there really isn't anything else unless you want the aenimic miata.

MZ DAIZY 05-29-2019 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by EZT (Post 3856275)
Seemed fairly accurate, and he did enjoy driving it. He definitely has a quirkiness himself that some people don’t find amusing.

I find nothing amusing about pretending to be an expert, when he’s obviously clueless.

And this has nothing to do with his Nismo “review”.

PS: I’m starting to think he “tested” the Auto is because he doesn’t know how to drive a manual.

Not that there’s anything wrong with that. Just saying...:rolleyes:

MZ DAIZY 05-29-2019 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by zeeder (Post 3856301)
I've always had mixed feelings about Doug and mostly watch his videos to see the cars. He almost always gets things wrong about the cars, i.e. saying that the Nismo had different brakes. That said, I think he was correct on his concerns regarding value for the Nismo. For instance, the new Supra, with everything, will only be $3-7k more than the Nismo and everyone seems to love it so far. I still think there is a case for the 370Z Nismo but every year it gets harder to justify the price for new.

I wonder what people are actually paying for these new. I can't imagine it's much over $42k.

I have no need to justify my purchase to a moron (Dougie Douchebag) that spends half his review going over “gadgets” a car doesn’t have.

I know I said he lost me after not knowing the tire menu meant “rotating” not “replacing” but I started to wonder when he complained about a big analog tach in the middle. I really don’t think he knows how to read one, and is a waste of time! He’s right, you don’t need a tach for an automatic. They should put a small screen to play video games there!

Seriously, the guy is a clown and I’d never watch another of his “reviews” again.

If I want something bright and shiny to distract me, I’ll put up my Christmas Tree.

Martijn_b 05-29-2019 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by zeeder (Post 3856301)
I've always had mixed feelings about Doug and mostly watch his videos to see the cars. He almost always gets things wrong about the cars, i.e. saying that the Nismo had different brakes. That said, I think he was correct on his concerns regarding value for the Nismo. For instance, the new Supra, with everything, will only be $3-7k more than the Nismo and everyone seems to love it so far. I still think there is a case for the 370Z Nismo but every year it gets harder to justify the price for new.



I wonder what people are actually paying for these new. I can't imagine it's much over $42k.

120k USD here in Netherlands for the regular model, 130k USD for the nismo. Hence nobody buys one..

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ped 05-29-2019 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ayrton88 (Post 3856085)
I have to agree with him about the interior. I never cared that much for it when I bought mine 9 years ago. I wanted the driving dynamics which I still like. Interior styling is way down on my list as is tech. Still, I had no idea a Nismo cost that much...way over priced.

It needs infotainment upgrades but the seats with sports pkg and the microfiber inserts are some of the most comfortable seats I've ever had.

The car needs a telescoping steering wheel also.

My favorite aspect of the Z interior is the all-orange lighting. Amazing and perfect for a sports car. Best of any car I've had.

Jayhovah 05-29-2019 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ped (Post 3856358)
It needs infotainment upgrades but the seats with sports pkg and the microfiber inserts are some of the most comfortable seats I've ever had.

The car needs a telescoping steering wheel also.

My favorite aspect of the Z interior is the all-orange lighting. Amazing and perfect for a sports car. Best of any car I've had.


Telescoping wheel would have been really nice... thought it was kind of an odd omission for a driver's car. Perhaps there is a downside to telescoping that I am not considering...

JARblue 05-29-2019 12:56 PM

Agreed... that's the only complaint I have on the Z. No telescoping steering column.

Nissan's willingness to piss on the Z brand and neglect it so much is also irritating. But I have my Z so it's not something that affects me any longer.

cv129 05-29-2019 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY (Post 3856315)

PS: I’m starting to think he “tested” the Auto is because he doesn’t know how to drive a manual.

FYI, he owns a Ford GT (the V8 one), so he knows how to drive manual.

WHYCANTILOGIN 05-29-2019 01:14 PM

just lol @ the hate he's getting here which is expected cuz this is a z forum. funny thing is if he were saying nothing but good things about the z, i bet he'd get no hate at all. yes he gets some things wrong but he's still pretty accurate about the weakness of the z.

my main gripe with the z is the interior and price NEW. but used these cars are cheap af so interior is all that i really care about in the end.

edit: styling 6/10??? this is prob one of the best looking sports cars out there.

GraphiteZ 05-29-2019 01:30 PM

The guy is mean but, unfortunately, he is mostly correct. It doesn't make any sense to buy a new Nismo Z for $46K. For that money, I will get a slightly used 4C, M2, or Cayman.

Rusty 05-29-2019 05:11 PM

Nissan may not have done much with the Z over 10 years. But my Z is evolving to my liking. :driving:

sunkist350z 05-29-2019 05:39 PM

I watch most of his reviews on YouTube and he is very honest and in your face reviews are good. The z is old but I do not want to be bothered with all the new tech, the z is one of last breed of a drivers car. I rather be seen in my z than a dime a dozen mustang,camaro or dodge.

MZ DAIZY 05-29-2019 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cv129 (Post 3856365)
FYI, he owns a Ford GT (the V8 one), so he knows how to drive manual.

Thanks! That explains everything. :rofl2:

MZ DAIZY 05-29-2019 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by WHYCANTILOGIN (Post 3856373)
just lol @ the hate he's getting here which is expected cuz this is a z forum. funny thing is if he were saying nothing but good things about the z, i bet he'd get no hate at all. yes he gets some things wrong but he's still pretty accurate about the weakness of the z.

my main gripe with the z is the interior and price NEW. but used these cars are cheap af so interior is all that i really care about in the end.

edit: styling 6/10??? this is prob one of the best looking sports cars out there.

I don’t hate because of his negative review. I hate because he’s a clueless moron that’s trying to pass himself off as an “expert”

If I want a review on the gadgets my car my has (or doesn’t have) I’ll watch one of his lame videos. Otherwise, I’ll stick to people that actually know what they’re talking about.

vtec to vvel 05-29-2019 05:51 PM

Yes, the Z is dated, but look at, for example, the integra type r or the r34 skyline. Both of these cars are extremely dated and like dinosaurs compared to the 370Z, yet both cars are still popular and highly sought after, as well as keeping their values really well. The 370Z will always have an audience and market and people will pay a premium for them, even if a competitor may have something more powerful at the same/better price.

Btw, someone mentioned something about a Supra. Well, tbh, I’m not really impressed by it based on paper specs. Nothing against auto’s, but no manual option available, single-turbo and only puts out 335 hp at crank, and designed in conjunction with BMW platform. I will gladly take the 370Z over the Supra. Better yet, I will gladly take a 2002 Supra over a 2020 Supra.


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