2009 Nissan 370Z: First Drive - Jalopnik.com

theDreamer · 04-16-2009, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BanningZ

They didn't test drive the Sports package yet they had the touring interior??

Yep, looks like they had a Touring with nav and automatic. They said they were sad to get an auto, and I think at that point the whole review went downhill in their eyes. A few commenters stated how they say everything is improved but the car is lacking now? Not really sure since I did not own or drive a 350z so maybe the 350z had a bit more to it.

I can find the addition in technology a turn off to many, but the one thing they forgot to mention is anything can be turned off. SRM can be turned off if you wish to do a traditional heel+toe, which is a smart move by Nissan and gets over looked by many.

imag · 04-16-2009, 11:16 PM

Saw this review - it was lame, especially for Jalopnik. Basically, he was saying that the car was too good for his crappy driving skills. If a car is better than I am (and many are), I'm not going to go faulting the car...

I can understand one thing - a sports car with an auto just doesn't feel the same to me, in terms of fun. That includes DSG gearboxes (with an exception for track work). If I'm out for a drive, I want to row my own...

fastgt350 · 04-18-2009, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imag

Saw this review - it was lame, especially for Jalopnik. Basically, he was saying that the car was too good for his crappy driving skills. If a car is better than I am (and many are), I'm not going to go faulting the car...

I can understand one thing - a sports car with an auto just doesn't feel the same to me, in terms of fun. That includes DSG gearboxes (with an exception for track work). If I'm out for a drive, I want to row my own...

i currently own a 2008 m3 with a 7 speed dual clutch tranny it is one of the best ive ever driven (far superior to any manual) or owned and i owned quite a few cars ,,,, so my next purchase after i sell my beater..haha 350z will most likely be a 7 speed auto 370....

k.alexander · 04-17-2009, 09:33 AM

I dont read jalopnik on a regular basis, but if all their reviews are like this one -- and by that I mean, they concentrate more on the BBQ ribs than the car, then I know why I dont read that site.

Hyperknight · 04-17-2009, 10:03 AM

BS! I used to burnout in my 01' v6 Camaro auto. Mash the brake, press the gas, let go of the brake and floor it. It was peglegged, but still

Cyberium · 04-18-2009, 10:54 PM

Oh, the dreaded Manual vs Automatic discussion rears it's ugly head again.

Look, its quite simple. It's all in how you view the car.

I look at the 370z and see a upper mid-end luxury/sports car. When I want to enjoy my surroundings and take it easy, it stays in automatic and I let my 7 speed do all the work. When I see some curves up ahead and want to scare the crap out of my passenger, I slide it into manual and have a blast.

Yeah, everyone somehow thinks it's cooler to have a manual and thats fine, whatever makes you feel better. I've owned manuals and yeah, it's a little more fun sometimes but you never have the choice to just relax and enjoy the car without shifting every 5 seconds.

Like I said, it's all in how you view the car. If you want a full on sports car go with the manual. If you want a full on sports car and want to save your right arm from exhaustion, go with the auto. It's the same exact car, just a different experience. It's actually faster in a straight line, but thats a different conversation.

Plus, the wife wants to drive it and if I got the manual we wouldn't be having this conversation right now because I wouldn't own a Z. lol.

cg370z · 04-19-2009, 02:44 PM

ha... good one. i think the neon had too much stereo equipment in it to move fast.

04-17-2009, 09:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
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04-16-2009, 11:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
imag Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 446 Drives: up the wall Rep Power: 17	Saw this review - it was lame, especially for Jalopnik. Basically, he was saying that the car was too good for his crappy driving skills. If a car is better than I am (and many are), I'm not going to go faulting the car... I can understand one thing - a sports car with an auto just doesn't feel the same to me, in terms of fun. That includes DSG gearboxes (with an exception for track work). If I'm out for a drive, I want to row my own...

04-17-2009, 10:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
Hyperknight Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 16 Drives: 05 Z(Rattle Edition) Rep Power: 17	BS! I used to burnout in my 01' v6 Camaro auto. Mash the brake, press the gas, let go of the brake and floor it. It was peglegged, but still

04-18-2009, 10:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cyberium Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 379 Drives: 370z Touring \| Sport Rep Power: 17	Oh, the dreaded Manual vs Automatic discussion rears it's ugly head again. Look, its quite simple. It's all in how you view the car. I look at the 370z and see a upper mid-end luxury/sports car. When I want to enjoy my surroundings and take it easy, it stays in automatic and I let my 7 speed do all the work. When I see some curves up ahead and want to scare the crap out of my passenger, I slide it into manual and have a blast. Yeah, everyone somehow thinks it's cooler to have a manual and thats fine, whatever makes you feel better. I've owned manuals and yeah, it's a little more fun sometimes but you never have the choice to just relax and enjoy the car without shifting every 5 seconds. Like I said, it's all in how you view the car. If you want a full on sports car go with the manual. If you want a full on sports car and want to save your right arm from exhaustion, go with the auto. It's the same exact car, just a different experience. It's actually faster in a straight line, but thats a different conversation. Plus, the wife wants to drive it and if I got the manual we wouldn't be having this conversation right now because I wouldn't own a Z. lol.

04-19-2009, 02:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
cg370z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 99 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 17	ha... good one. i think the neon had too much stereo equipment in it to move fast.