Nissan 370Z Forum  

Doug DeMuro Reviews the 370Z Nismo...and it doesn't go too well

I know someone has already posted this video from Redline Reviews - but I feel this guy hits it on the nail pretty good with his review of the Nismo.

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z General Area > Nissan 370Z General Discussions


Like Tree324Likes

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 05-31-2019, 08:05 AM   #61 (permalink)
Enthusiast Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Dallas TX
Posts: 319
Drives: 2017 Black Nismo Z
Rep Power: 19786
NecioVato has a reputation beyond reputeNecioVato has a reputation beyond reputeNecioVato has a reputation beyond reputeNecioVato has a reputation beyond reputeNecioVato has a reputation beyond reputeNecioVato has a reputation beyond reputeNecioVato has a reputation beyond reputeNecioVato has a reputation beyond reputeNecioVato has a reputation beyond reputeNecioVato has a reputation beyond reputeNecioVato has a reputation beyond repute
Default

I know someone has already posted this video from Redline Reviews - but I feel this guy hits it on the nail pretty good with his review of the Nismo. He focuses on the outdatedness but when he gets in the car and drives it - even he can't deny how much fun it is to drive overall. Is the Z outdated and needs a refresh - we all agree it should have happened 3-5 years ago - but it is what it is. Still a great car and a fun car to drive.

https://youtu.be/Egjf-Uh3B38
HEK and ShuuraRG like this.
NecioVato is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2019, 10:21 AM   #62 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
MZ DAIZY's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 1,776
Drives: Miss Daisy
Rep Power: 549977
MZ DAIZY has a reputation beyond reputeMZ DAIZY has a reputation beyond reputeMZ DAIZY has a reputation beyond reputeMZ DAIZY has a reputation beyond reputeMZ DAIZY has a reputation beyond reputeMZ DAIZY has a reputation beyond reputeMZ DAIZY has a reputation beyond reputeMZ DAIZY has a reputation beyond reputeMZ DAIZY has a reputation beyond reputeMZ DAIZY has a reputation beyond reputeMZ DAIZY has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by The Z Philes View Post
My review of any review is that all reviews are crap. Especially ones of products one can test before purchase. In this case, you either like the vehicle or you don't. I particularly like the 370Z for some of the reasons he doesn't. Well, what a shock, opinions vary! And I have to point out, money can be made by playing the contrarian.
He gets paid for that drivel? By who?
MZ DAIZY is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2019, 02:53 PM   #63 (permalink)
Enthusiast Member
 
Zyonara91's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: GTA
Posts: 368
Drives: 2010-Red-6spd-S/T
Rep Power: 15755
Zyonara91 has a reputation beyond reputeZyonara91 has a reputation beyond reputeZyonara91 has a reputation beyond reputeZyonara91 has a reputation beyond reputeZyonara91 has a reputation beyond reputeZyonara91 has a reputation beyond reputeZyonara91 has a reputation beyond reputeZyonara91 has a reputation beyond reputeZyonara91 has a reputation beyond reputeZyonara91 has a reputation beyond reputeZyonara91 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Doug has his own style, as do many reviewers. In my opinion he's a decent reviewer and has a good sense of humor. He is bang on in regards to certain issues we all know of. Can you imagine if he brought up the CSC issue? The lack of oil cooler? And then go on about the price?

However, his reviews are more based on the bells and whistles of the car. If the car had a function for spraying perfume every time you **** your pants when you hit the accelerator he would give it a "9/10" for the everyday driving rating.

Does he drive sport cars the way they are suppose to be driven? No. He just punches them in a straight line and makes a judgement on the car based off of that, which is enough for the average consumer.

Regardless I like my Z. I chose it over a 335i, M3, Mustang 5.0 and S2000. Why? Good power band, reliable, mods are easy on the car, VQ is a God send in terms of reliability and the lines on this car are indeed timeless.

I give this review a Doug score of 6/10. Just wanted to say from 6:41 - 7:00, I just feel like punching him in his throat. . . So annoying.
EZT and Wanderer Z like this.

Last edited by Zyonara91; 05-31-2019 at 02:58 PM.
Zyonara91 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2019, 03:18 PM   #64 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: 03350 Australia
Posts: 1,502
Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6
Rep Power: 29907
BGTV8 has a reputation beyond reputeBGTV8 has a reputation beyond reputeBGTV8 has a reputation beyond reputeBGTV8 has a reputation beyond reputeBGTV8 has a reputation beyond reputeBGTV8 has a reputation beyond reputeBGTV8 has a reputation beyond reputeBGTV8 has a reputation beyond reputeBGTV8 has a reputation beyond reputeBGTV8 has a reputation beyond reputeBGTV8 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by STICK_SHIFT View Post
I've kind of wondered why Doug never got around to reviewing a Z. Unfortunately, now that he has, I sort of wish he hadn't:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvuqvqJuc6w


Oh, well. Maybe this will push used Nismo prices down even further. I'm in the market for one...
So who is this guy, never heard of him so why should I take any notice of what he says?
BGTV8 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2019, 03:32 PM   #65 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
MZ DAIZY's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 1,776
Drives: Miss Daisy
Rep Power: 549977
MZ DAIZY has a reputation beyond reputeMZ DAIZY has a reputation beyond reputeMZ DAIZY has a reputation beyond reputeMZ DAIZY has a reputation beyond reputeMZ DAIZY has a reputation beyond reputeMZ DAIZY has a reputation beyond reputeMZ DAIZY has a reputation beyond reputeMZ DAIZY has a reputation beyond reputeMZ DAIZY has a reputation beyond reputeMZ DAIZY has a reputation beyond reputeMZ DAIZY has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by BGTV8 View Post
So who is this guy, never heard of him so why should I take any notice of what he says?
Cause he’s the guy that points out the lack of cup holders your car has!
MZ DAIZY is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2019, 04:52 PM   #66 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: 03350 Australia
Posts: 1,502
Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6
Rep Power: 29907
BGTV8 has a reputation beyond reputeBGTV8 has a reputation beyond reputeBGTV8 has a reputation beyond reputeBGTV8 has a reputation beyond reputeBGTV8 has a reputation beyond reputeBGTV8 has a reputation beyond reputeBGTV8 has a reputation beyond reputeBGTV8 has a reputation beyond reputeBGTV8 has a reputation beyond reputeBGTV8 has a reputation beyond reputeBGTV8 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY View Post
Cause he’s the guy that points out the lack of cup holders your car has!
And why is that important ... I grew up in an age where we still had wind-up windows and air-con was cracking the quarter-vent open and revering it to catch air-flow.

Young folk these days are sooo entitled

FSO ...........
JARblue, Rusty, Spooler and 3 others like this.
BGTV8 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2019, 05:53 PM   #67 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: May 2017
Location: South Florida
Posts: 81
Drives: 2017 370z Sport
Rep Power: 7
goeagles11 is on a distinguished road
Default

Uh did he bother unscrewing the subwoofer to get to the spare or do the Nismos not come with one?
goeagles11 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2019, 08:09 PM   #68 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: CAE, SC
Posts: 68
Drives: '18 Sport TECH
Rep Power: 10
sizziano is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by goeagles11 View Post
Uh did he bother unscrewing the subwoofer to get to the spare or do the Nismos not come with one?


They do he just doesn't know as much about the cars he's reviewing as he likes people to think.
sizziano is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2019, 09:11 PM   #69 (permalink)
Ronin Samurai - Assassin
 
Rusty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky
Age: 68
Posts: 34,849
Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M
Rep Power: 2684436
Rusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond repute
Talking

Quote:
Originally Posted by BGTV8 View Post
And why is that important ... I grew up in an age where we still had wind-up windows and air-con was cracking the quarter-vent open and revering it to catch air-flow.

Young folk these days are sooo entitled

FSO ...........
.........and the high beam switch was on the floor. The windshield washer was a foot pump on the floor. You had to reach under the dash to open up the vents. The ignition switch was on the dash that was made out of metal, and had no padding. Seat belts was an option. No shoulder belt. Cruise control wasn't invented yet. Not all cars had disc brakes. Manual steering, non-power brakes, and stick shifts was standard. Power steering, power brakes, and automatics was options on some cars. ALL 4x4's had manual locking hubs, and transfer cases that you had to shift with a stick for high and low range. Tune ups was points, plugs, condenser, cap and rotor. Maybe air and fuel filters. Set timing with a timing light.
BGTV8, Latt, vtec to vvel and 3 others like this.
__________________

浪人 - 殺し屋
"The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only"
http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html
Rusty is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2019, 09:16 PM   #70 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Illinois
Posts: 2,410
Drives: 13 370z 6MT
Rep Power: 2684366
-ZS-Carpenter has a reputation beyond repute-ZS-Carpenter has a reputation beyond repute-ZS-Carpenter has a reputation beyond repute-ZS-Carpenter has a reputation beyond repute-ZS-Carpenter has a reputation beyond repute-ZS-Carpenter has a reputation beyond repute-ZS-Carpenter has a reputation beyond repute-ZS-Carpenter has a reputation beyond repute-ZS-Carpenter has a reputation beyond repute-ZS-Carpenter has a reputation beyond repute-ZS-Carpenter has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rusty View Post
. Tune ups was points, plugs, condenser, cap and rotor. Maybe air and fuel filters. Set timing with a timing light.
every 20-30k miles too if not more often. most cars now can be drove into the dirt for 150k with nothing but oil changes and filters
Rusty, ShuuraRG and Baronsmokes like this.
-ZS-Carpenter is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2019, 10:21 PM   #71 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
vtec to vvel's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: 813
Posts: 3,903
Drives: 13 Z
Rep Power: 499553
vtec to vvel has a reputation beyond reputevtec to vvel has a reputation beyond reputevtec to vvel has a reputation beyond reputevtec to vvel has a reputation beyond reputevtec to vvel has a reputation beyond reputevtec to vvel has a reputation beyond reputevtec to vvel has a reputation beyond reputevtec to vvel has a reputation beyond reputevtec to vvel has a reputation beyond reputevtec to vvel has a reputation beyond reputevtec to vvel has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by BGTV8 View Post
So who is this guy, never heard of him so why should I take any notice of what he says?
My thoughts exactly, nor do I give a rats @$$ on who this demented-will-ferrell-looking weenis.
hotprops likes this.
__________________
Don't like what I post? Too bad. I really don't give a sh!t
vtec to vvel is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2019, 10:27 PM   #72 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
vtec to vvel's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: 813
Posts: 3,903
Drives: 13 Z
Rep Power: 499553
vtec to vvel has a reputation beyond reputevtec to vvel has a reputation beyond reputevtec to vvel has a reputation beyond reputevtec to vvel has a reputation beyond reputevtec to vvel has a reputation beyond reputevtec to vvel has a reputation beyond reputevtec to vvel has a reputation beyond reputevtec to vvel has a reputation beyond reputevtec to vvel has a reputation beyond reputevtec to vvel has a reputation beyond reputevtec to vvel has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rusty View Post
.........and the high beam switch was on the floor. The windshield washer was a foot pump on the floor. You had to reach under the dash to open up the vents. The ignition switch was on the dash that was made out of metal, and had no padding. Seat belts was an option. No shoulder belt. Cruise control wasn't invented yet. Not all cars had disc brakes. Manual steering, non-power brakes, and stick shifts was standard. Power steering, power brakes, and automatics was options on some cars. ALL 4x4's had manual locking hubs, and transfer cases that you had to shift with a stick for high and low range. Tune ups was points, plugs, condenser, cap and rotor. Maybe air and fuel filters. Set timing with a timing light.
Don’t forget about the cigarette light push button, no keyless entry, the main form of car security was the steering wheel lock (lol now the main form of security is stick shift).

And btw, your generation (I do not mean any disrespect by this) was spoiled compared to freddy flintstone’s era lol.
Rusty likes this.
__________________
Don't like what I post? Too bad. I really don't give a sh!t
vtec to vvel is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2019, 10:57 PM   #73 (permalink)
Ronin Samurai - Assassin
 
Rusty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky
Age: 68
Posts: 34,849
Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M
Rep Power: 2684436
Rusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond reputeRusty has a reputation beyond repute
Talking

Quote:
Originally Posted by vtec to vvel View Post
Don’t forget about the cigarette light push button, no keyless entry, the main form of car security was the steering wheel lock (lol now the main form of security is stick shift).

And btw, your generation (I do not mean any disrespect by this) was spoiled compared to freddy flintstone’s era lol.
You ever hand cranked a Model T? I did.

Or ride a motorcycle that had the throttle on the right twist grip, and spark advance on the left twist grip? How about the rear brake on the left and shifter on the right? Shifted gears by hand? To start the bike. You had to push a button on the carb until it left a puddle of fuel under the bike.

Drive a Jeep MB3 that had 4 sticks in it. One was for the 3 speed tranny. Next was to engage the transfer case. Next was Hi and Lo range. Last was for the overdrive.

Drive muscle cars that rolled over and played dead in the corners.

Double clutching a stick because the tranny had no synchros.

You young guys don't know on what you missed.
Baronsmokes and MZ DAIZY like this.
__________________

浪人 - 殺し屋
"The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only"
http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html
Rusty is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-01-2019, 08:39 AM   #74 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
bunk's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Southern California
Posts: 4,077
Drives: 2010 370z Roadster
Rep Power: 2684369
bunk has a reputation beyond reputebunk has a reputation beyond reputebunk has a reputation beyond reputebunk has a reputation beyond reputebunk has a reputation beyond reputebunk has a reputation beyond reputebunk has a reputation beyond reputebunk has a reputation beyond reputebunk has a reputation beyond reputebunk has a reputation beyond reputebunk has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rusty View Post
You ever hand cranked a Model T? I did.

Or ride a motorcycle that had the throttle on the right twist grip, and spark advance on the left twist grip? How about the rear brake on the left and shifter on the right? Shifted gears by hand? To start the bike. You had to push a button on the carb until it left a puddle of fuel under the bike.

Drive a Jeep MB3 that had 4 sticks in it. One was for the 3 speed tranny. Next was to engage the transfer case. Next was Hi and Lo range. Last was for the overdrive.

Drive muscle cars that rolled over and played dead in the corners.

Double clutching a stick because the tranny had no synchros.

You young guys don't know on what you missed.
Tire changes?? Shoot... rusty had to sharpen his own chisels before having to carve out his own wheels out of stone! ..lol
BGTV8, Rusty, Baronsmokes and 1 others like this.
__________________
-Drop in K&N Filter -Invidia Gemini CBE -Z1 Oil Cooler -Swift Springs - EcuTek -Forgestar F14 -SPL Camber Links -Akebono BBK Upgrade -Z1 Premium SS Lines -SPL Diff Bushings -SPL FUCAs - BellRaceworks Diff Brace
bunk is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-01-2019, 09:10 AM   #75 (permalink)
Premium Member
 
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Bismarck
Posts: 1,078
Drives: 2016 370Z Roadster
Rep Power: 477007
Baronsmokes has a reputation beyond reputeBaronsmokes has a reputation beyond reputeBaronsmokes has a reputation beyond reputeBaronsmokes has a reputation beyond reputeBaronsmokes has a reputation beyond reputeBaronsmokes has a reputation beyond reputeBaronsmokes has a reputation beyond reputeBaronsmokes has a reputation beyond reputeBaronsmokes has a reputation beyond reputeBaronsmokes has a reputation beyond reputeBaronsmokes has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rusty View Post
You ever hand cranked a Model T? I did.

Or ride a motorcycle that had the throttle on the right twist grip, and spark advance on the left twist grip? How about the rear brake on the left and shifter on the right? Shifted gears by hand? To start the bike. You had to push a button on the carb until it left a puddle of fuel under the bike.

Drive a Jeep MB3 that had 4 sticks in it. One was for the 3 speed tranny. Next was to engage the transfer case. Next was Hi and Lo range. Last was for the overdrive.

Drive muscle cars that rolled over and played dead in the corners.

Double clutching a stick because the tranny had no synchros.

You young guys don't know on what you missed.
I have had a few old motorcycles.I always had a set of points in saddle bags.One bike had a gravity feed oil ..When you went up hills you had to reach down and pump oil by hand.
Model T had 3 pedals on floor.Far right pedal was brake.Middle pedal gear selector.Far left pedal was reverse.On steering wheel left spark advance.On right throttle.
Besides all the ones you mentioned; another younger people do not know how to do is shift and old car in or out of overdrive.
Rusty and MZ DAIZY like this.
Baronsmokes is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
2011 BMW 1M review by Doug DeMuro UNKNOWN_370 Other Vehicles 4 04-29-2017 07:30 PM
Where can I find reviews on 2009 Nissan 370Z Nismo photos? dominicy Nissan 370Z Photos / Spyshots / Video / Media Gallery 2 04-29-2013 09:39 AM
Performance numbers or objective reviews of aftermarket exhaust vs Nismo KingJoseph Nismo 370Z 48 10-31-2012 03:58 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:28 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2