WOW, this is a truthful, and kinda funny review of a 2014 Nismo

Mt Tam I am

Nice find.

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wstar

Yeah, but... the point is this *is* a sportscar, not a minivan for soccer moms. Oil pressure is more informative and critical than oil temp (and the 350 had oil pressure rather than temp), and water temp is a really important indicator even just canyon-carving on public roads.

The water temp dots are particularly egregious because they're non-linear and no legend is given. The dots in the middle represent very broad ranges, and then as it goes out to the edges they represent progressively smaller ranges. Basically any water temp within a very broad "normal" range all reads the same center dot - when you'd really like to see those variations to know when things are beginning to get a little too hot and you want to back off a bit. The coolant has to be way off the chart to even move that dot-meter, and at that point it basically dances all over the place quickly as the non-linear steps fall off in distance.

So basically, the whole point of the strip of dots is "as long as it's sitting in the middle you're ok, worry otherwise". It might as well be one big LED that's either red or green. A sportscar driver deserves a little better feedback than that.

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Great review/counterpoint to consider in his review. I agree on his gauge statements, the contents of them are questionable however since I don't race the car I don't think about the coolant temp dots vs. the oil temp gauge. I like the dots, easy to read for me. I'm not sure what the difference is in ride b/w the Sport package and the NISMO but I love the rougher ride, you know what's going on b/w the wheels and the road.

I don't really care about "latest engine technology" for a couple reasons. 1. It generally costs more money and 2. It's generally done to meet some kind of fuel mileage average which is gov't mandated and what the heck do they know about cars? Not to say that efficiency isn't a good thing but to make a change in the name of it doesn't go with my idea of buying a sports car anyway.

Nissan is sorely antiquated on their radio technology and the reason why I wanted a base car to easily switch out the radio. Who needs navigation in a performance oriented sports car? Even if I need it, it's on my phone/ipad/portable GPS.

I agree on the body kit stuff, I'm not a fan but I'm not much a fan for body kits in general. The wheels are gorgeous however and I think it's awesome that Nissan offers the options it does.

I love his comments about rearward visibility - "Just keep looking forward" LOL. Isn't that where the road is taking you anyway?

Thanks for posting the vid - was good to watch.

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Justice97

Thanks for post.
Good stuff.

mab864

I thought the review was pretty accurate. CNET is obviously going to have some "tech" issues with a Nismo. I'm surprised they didn't spec a sport/touring/nav edition. That would be more their style. I agreed with most of his comments but CNET is never going to rave about a basic equipped pure driver's car.

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^I think they put oil pressure in the 350 because (and correct me if I'm wrong) that the 350Z was more prone to losing oil pressure. And maybe the 370Z isn't, but it's definitely more prone to overheating the oil compared to a 350Z

I still agree that volts and clock are retarded. Although the V gauge did recently help a forum member diagnose his overcharging problem, lol

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roy'sz

he said its the worse riding car he has reviewed (5:42)yet he enjoyed driving it? oxymoron if you ask me. 6:40-6:55. I don't think this guy knows what he is talking about....just my humble opinion.

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nismo rides hard and corners weel a sports car.23231200007_medium[1].jpg

this rides easy and some times I miss it.

RN SHARK

I wish the Z had more performance information as well. Whether it be better analog gauges or info on the touch screen (for those that have it). My SRT GC has great info that has been very useful on the track and everyday driving. The Performance Pages can display 0-60, 60-0, 1/8, 1/4, G forces, oil, coolant, water, and diff temps, as well as instant hp and torque mapped against rpm's. It is easy to use and read. Having both these cars now, I can really see how much the Z is lacking. And we know Nissan has the technology because it's in the GT-R.

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MJB

Man, read the comment section on the Youtube page. Why so much Z hate?

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Trips

The reviewer was a little bit over the top like a NEWS reporter. IMO

For a second I thought it was Andrew being brutally HONEST.

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MJB

This one is decent as well... Lol, "jerk car"

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Zensation

Yeah its true the z isnt marketed to everyone. But I myself consider the nismo a blank canvas and appreciate the lack of options. For instance I would rather pop in a few JL speakers and a new nav headunit myself than have to deal with the bose stuff. I personally think that everyone should have a little more diy spirit in themselves. Then the general public would be a little smarter for not having everything done for them all the time. Idc Whether its cell phones or cars im not gonna be sticking with the factory limited option bs they try to pass off as "as good as it gets".

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You mean there is something better than my iPhone??

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Tick64

My comfort-loving girlfriend and I both find the Nismo seats/ride super comfy on long road trips. Just my