Positive new Motor Trend Review 4/1/11

cfweber · 04-01-2011, 11:07 PM

quick agile affordable

b1adesofcha0s · 04-02-2011, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

They should have tested the 7AT -- it would have been a little faster

+1

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Originally Posted by phelan

They should test the Nismo - it would've flown.

It would have soared

FL 4Motion · 04-02-2011, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

+1

It would have soared

...with the eagles...

xfrgtr · 04-02-2011, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by red6spd

Yea but they would have fallen asleep during the test drive.

Red__Zed · 04-02-2011, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

It would have soared

I heard they were supposed to test a Nismo but they couldn't catch it. The sparrow's are much easier to get ahold of.

Glad to see some good times and a good review out of MT.

ProfessorDave · 04-02-2011, 08:02 AM

I did not know I was supposed to calculate my dollar-to-grin factor. I have not kept track of my grins.

Does anyone know where I could find a formula to calculate this, going back to last July?

Oh, and for the record Motor Trend, rocket speeds are somewhere in the 20,000 - 40,000 mph. So not even a GT-R, Viper, Steve's Mustang or a P-car would be "a rocket".

Footloose301 · 04-02-2011, 08:25 AM

I know I'm happy no matter what they're review is. However, I think all the Z's should come with the Nismo brake pads.

Osiris · 04-02-2011, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Footloose301

I know I'm happy no matter what they're review is. However, I think all the Z's should come with the Nismo brake pads.

That was actually an option, why didn't you get it?

shadoquad · 04-02-2011, 08:38 AM

They tested a fully loaded coupe and talked about its MSRP.

I mean, beside the fact that you can get a fully loaded coupe for WELL under 42k, you can get a base no-frills Z for under 30k if you know how to deal.

But it is funny that 0-60 in under 5 and 1/4 mile in 13 is considered slow these days.

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-02-2011, 08:54 AM

I don't even bother pondering car mag articles anymore. If this was a german mark. They would be so impressed with much less stats. Whenever the car names are Asian, they always nitpick small stuff. The only thing I can agree with is touring sticker shock. Not much is added for an extra 4k. I do agree on its base,sport and nav pricing.

b1adesofcha0s · 04-02-2011, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

I did not know I was supposed to calculate my dollar-to-grin factor. I have not kept track of my grins.

Does anyone know where I could find a formula to calculate this, going back to last July?

Oh, and for the record Motor Trend, rocket speeds are somewhere in the 20,000 - 40,000 mph. So not even a GT-R, Viper, Steve's Mustang or a P-car would be "a rocket".

Steve's mustang just needs a unicorn blood and horse pop injection and it should be able to reach those speeds

Zigen5 · 04-02-2011, 10:02 AM

There is always going to be haters!!! You know how it goes...

christian370z · 04-02-2011, 11:52 AM

I thought the article was pretty positive in general, at least they made sure to emphasize how much value you get for your money with the Z which is likely its greatest attribute.

spearfish25 · 04-02-2011, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by wilsonp

My 2009 has alcantara in the doors and the seats - it really is a pretty bad article.

Yeah, this writer didn't do his homework. Or he just listened to the dumb Nissan sales people who probably said that. It amazes me how car salesmen can know less about their cars than potential customers.

Footloose301 · 04-02-2011, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Osiris

That was actually an option, why didn't you get it?

I have the 40th. They weren't any options dude. I was just saying that I think it should've been a standard rather than an option.

04-01-2011, 11:07 PM	#16 (permalink)
cfweber Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Independence Posts: 388 Drives: 10 370Z BS 6 SP Rep Power: 14	good reviews all quick agile affordable

04-02-2011, 08:02 AM	#21 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 18	I did not know I was supposed to calculate my dollar-to-grin factor. I have not kept track of my grins. Does anyone know where I could find a formula to calculate this, going back to last July? Oh, and for the record Motor Trend, rocket speeds are somewhere in the 20,000 - 40,000 mph. So not even a GT-R, Viper, Steve's Mustang or a P-car would be "a rocket". __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

04-02-2011, 08:25 AM	#22 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 21	I know I'm happy no matter what they're review is. However, I think all the Z's should come with the Nismo brake pads. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

04-02-2011, 10:02 AM	#27 (permalink)
Zigen5 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL Posts: 260 Drives: '10 BC 370z Roadster Rep Power: 15	There is always going to be haters!!! You know how it goes... __________________ *Meet HaZy: 2010 Black Cherry 370z Roadster - S-Tune Body Kit - 5:AD Bronze 19" Rims - K&N Filters - Euro Fog Lamp - Full LED*

04-02-2011, 11:52 AM	#28 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	I thought the article was pretty positive in general, at least they made sure to emphasize how much value you get for your money with the Z which is likely its greatest attribute. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

04-02-2011, 08:38 AM	#24 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	They tested a fully loaded coupe and talked about its MSRP. I mean, beside the fact that you can get a fully loaded coupe for WELL under 42k, you can get a base no-frills Z for under 30k if you know how to deal. But it is funny that 0-60 in under 5 and 1/4 mile in 13 is considered slow these days.

04-02-2011, 08:54 AM	#25 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14857	I don't even bother pondering car mag articles anymore. If this was a german mark. They would be so impressed with much less stats. Whenever the car names are Asian, they always nitpick small stuff. The only thing I can agree with is touring sticker shock. Not much is added for an extra 4k. I do agree on its base,sport and nav pricing.

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