2019 Nissan 370z NISMO Review - When Old is Good 

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I actually like how it’s old school. It’s like the last of the golden era of Japanese cars.

Finally someone recognizes the greatness of this car. As a pure drivers car, the Z still has it.

DeMuro: The 370Z Nismo is Outdated and Overpriced Yuri and Jakub: Shut Up, Doug

Having watched so many reviews on the 370z, I took the plunge and bought a 2017 GT manual a month ago.Quoted as 328hp 0 - 60 in 5.3 seconds Restricted to 155mph. Cost £23500. 6600 miles on the clock. I can’t fault it at all. Do I care that I’d be 2 seconds behind a car that costs 3 or 4 Xs the price...no. Will I ever achieve 155mph....not ever in the UK. I think it’s stunning and I haven’t stopped smiling. At 57yrs old,thought it was time for some fun and the wife agrees.

I've said it in comment sections before and I'll say it again: 370Z catches a lot of flak on the internet (for what that's worth) over being old or heavy or not that good. But once it is gone everyone will miss it and suddenly realize it wasn't that bad at all.

Didn't realize they still made this :-D At this point it's like the MILF of sports cars

People complain about new sportscars being too digital and feels too well modern..... Then complain about the 370z being too old 🤦‍♀️

“How many people are going to drive your Z?” “Your wife.” Ouch 💀

As much as I wanna see a new model for Z, I hope they keep selling this beauty until the day I could afford her, brand new.

I have this car as a daily driver and drive 100 miles per day. It rocks. I couldn't give a rats ass if someone thinks it looks dated inside. If you think that, then good for you, stick with what you like. I bought it because wanted a fast two seater. I combat drive interstate 5 daily and needed a car that can out brake and maneuver all the reckless drivers out there. It does the job very well and is highly reliable. 78K on it already and not one single issue. It pulls like a raped ape once all the tire spin stops and the steering is almost surgical. Its an absolute blast to drive.

running a '17 Nismo here... an outrageous ride... old-school raw.. no drive-by-wire BS. The Z car review mob who quote each other, "old", "need to update the infotainment screen", "only one cup holder", duh lol...It's a sports car not a baby carrier. Ride, handling, performance "perfection" doesn't get old on the back winding roads I run on. BTW Take this Z anywhere and all I get is stares, thumbs up, beautiful, what is it? Those art deco curves don't get any better. Drive anything else around here like a new stang, camaro, charger, sting ray doesn't even get a second look... I guess ya get what ya pay for... Buy this ride now before Nissan goes electric... and thanks Nissan for hanging in there as long as you have with the Z..

Favorite quote from Yuri: "I don't know man, I love cranking tunes while I'm ripping it." Well said, my friend. You speak for the people.

This constant quality content is getting to much to handle.

When everyone in school had a girl crush , i had a crush on the 350z

I live in Houston, and it’s An amazing thing being able to drive this thing and barely ever seeing other Nismo’s while there’s a clusterfuck of V6 American cars lmao who think they’re cool when really they’re driving a car that was built around a V8.

Love the 370Z! One of the few mechanical feeling, NA V6 sports cars left.

Man. That interior looks so 2001

I got a ride in a 350Z about 13 years ago and it was awesome . I'll always have a soft spot for the 350z and 370z . Nismo version definitely looks the best .

I love how the 370Z is one of the best sounding V6 at this time

I have this car and it's absolutely amazing

I actually own a 2019 Nismo, black, 6MT, it is definitely an amazing machine. True some may say it needs more hp but it’s about handling not straight line speed. Sure a mustang camaro goes faster but everybody and their grandma drives one. Not many Nismo’s on the road, I will sit at restaurants & people take pictures of my car; and constantly get compliments at gas stations. It’s an easy clutch to drive; if you jerky driving one of these, you don’t know how to drive a stick. Plus I do a lot of city driving with cops around; so not many opportunities to punch it. Sometimes I think it’s too much power/speed for city driving. But it does love highway driving and twisty roads.

Just so you know guys, I stumbled onto your channel recently (through the AMG e63s wagon bids 💕💕💕) and I'm having a blast catching up on all these cars that I've thought were cool for so long. 3 years after this vid, and I had never considered a Nismo Z but dang is your enthusiasm contagious! That exchange about how these are the future of drift cars makes me so happy too!

Love my 370Z couldn’t agree more with this review, some things lacking but amazing car.. even in Canadian winters I drive it, still amazing.

best z review i've seen, alot of ppl including reviewers just can't seem to get this car, the performance, engine, driving feel, heritage, etc. You really have to drive one to understand it, the Z is seriously shockingly amazing, especially what Nismo did, this thing is a beast on track and through tight twisty turns, theres a reason owners love this car to death. People bash it for being old, honestly if theres nothing wrong with it and it still holds up I don't see why you want it changed just for the sake of being new. Even when the next gen Z comes out with turbos and electric assist, I'd appreciate this legendary engine for its unique characteristics, this engine can pull so hard it makes you feel so fast its crazy. To all those interior comments, honestly once you get in its not bad at all, I actually like the interior and the driver focused nature of the layouts, its certainly not fancy but doesn't need to be, this car is about the drive and you'll forget about everything else since you'll be so focused, this interior speaks racecar simple and i like it that way. the aftermarket exhaust to free up the engine is a must, throw in an intake and exhaust combo and you'll get extra 20+ hp and takes this car to another level.

I didn’t want to like it because it’s outdated, but after watching this, that’s it’s appeal. An analog car in a digital age.

your banter's entertaining and your coverage on the vehicle are both comprehensive and educational. Great Job guys! don't ever change

Just bought a 2020 370Z Nismo in Magnetic Black with a manual. I've never been happier, and the wife friggin loves it!

Test drived a 370 Z today. I NEED IT

A car you have to experience to really appreciate it, its beauty and fun factor is something i will never regret after making my choice. I was like those commenters who would blab about the Z being outdated, but man after riding my used 2016 nismo Z, I can see why, Its an absolute dream. Reliable, potential, and aggressiveness of this car puts a smile on my face every time.

Love my 2015 370z sport. 99k in the last 5 years of daily driving and I love it more than I did when I bought it!

You guys are awsome! I'm about to buy my first new car soon, been watching a lot of RU-vid reviews. You guys are a blast to watch and give good reviews.

13:56 -Yuri:"The Juke is kind of cool though!" -Jakub: 😬 (Hahahah nothing else to say)

Lolz at Jakub’s face of restrained, utter disgust at Yuri’s mention of the Juke. 💯

Wow finally a positive 370Z review! Not that I was actively searching for one but practically every review is "the 370Z is old and needs an update" which I can understand. When I test drove one I still fell in love with it

I had a 2016 370z base model and upgraded couple months ago to the 2019 370z Nismo edition exactly as the one in the video but in pearl white. To all the critics whom have never driven one of these cars please dont comment when you have no clue as to what this car can do . For the price its ridiculously awesome pure head turner super fast and beautiful inside and out. million times better then the base model and def worth the 15K extra for the nismo. I had both so I know first hand how much better this one really is . Everyone says its outdated blah blah but you have never actually been behind the wheel to really see for yourself how amazing this car really is. I love it and also test drove the Mustang 5.0 (2018) and Camaro SS and the nismo is way more fun and looks much much better. These guys actually nailed every pro and con and for once a proper car review from guys that actually know what they are talkin about. Keep up the great work !!! The only critique I have of this car is that I wish it did have a bit more horsepower since its the Nismo edition. I woulda liked for it have like 375hp and 300 torque im sure Nissan coulda easily mustered that but it is what it is.

About damn time!!! I've been waiting for this review

Not really sure why you would drop $50k for a what basically is a 10 year old car, the camaro and mustang give you way more performance at the $50k price point, and feel like 2018 cars.....just get a used 370z, nothing major has changed

You guys are so fun to listen to. Love it and this is my favorite underdog. Not a lot of Nismo Zs so they REALLY stand out and look great doing it

As a sports car enthusiast, this is one of my favorite cards. It's an engaging driving experience, and fast enough for the street. Power is actually very well matched for the car. So many newer cars have power that is too much for the chassis. Love the steering. Most newer sports cars have terrible electric steering. This and the S2000 are two of my favorite affordable sports cars.

Perfectly analog, a soon to be classic that will likely be a better drive than the next model. Been waiting for a recent test on a 370 Nismo - these things don't get the attention they deserve. These will still be in garages and on the road long after the next gen comes out with another ubiquitous turbo four and is recycled into Molson cans...

Manuals are the best transmission where you can have the most fun.

"The Juke is kinda cool though" ::silence::

The base model is pretty amazing, especially when there is a significant price difference.

The look on his face when yuri said juke nismo is cool... Priceless

Awesome review :) One of the last true sports cars still sold. Old has now become retro trendy lol...I want one but I already have a G37 and I LOVE IT!

Yup, I just subbed. Great review and I really like how you guys respectfully rebuttal different points about the car while giving the other host the time to fully express their thoughts unlike Everyday Driver. Keep it up guys!

I absolutely enjoy the banter and disagreement between you two, you respect each others opinion enough despite having conflicting ones. :D

I would like to see the Z with the 400bhp Infinity Redline engine dropped in . Add more aluminum parts. Drop the cars weight By 300 Lbs. That would kick sand in the face of the new Supra/ BMW and Porsche Cayman

I've owned a 300ZX and a 370Z, can't wait to see what a new generation Z will look/sound/drive like.

"Three fast Three furious!" The review is bang on. I owned a 2005 350z and had all of the same complaints but enjoyed all of the same aspects of it being a fun to drive RWD with an NA V6.

I love my 2010 40th anniversary 370z! I’m glad guys like you drive them before you judge them 👌

I don’t think “old” is the right word lol, “classic” is more like it

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I’ve had my 2017 Nismo for a year and I’m still so in love with it

The design of this car manages to blend the best aspects of early 2000's import scene, curvacious hips, free flowing design that gloriously encomposes my favorite period in car design. Even if it is a bit shiny and tacky. Love it!

Underrated car, Nismo edition is a pretty hefty premium though

I would absolutely buy a used one and spend 10k$ on mods before I even thought about buying a brand new nismo

I have this car in the same red, and I love it so much. When ever I get to drive it I get stoked, the way it drives and looks for the price, you cannot beat. Got it over a year ago and like it even more then the day I bought it. If your thinking about buying one! Buy it! Rare and the looks it gets and the compliments it gets is crazy!

I love it! I was considering getting a standard one. Still love of look of that too.

Jakub, please please please never ever ever straight pipe VQ engine, it sounds horrible. This is coming from a G37 owner.

Infotainment delete is spot on. All I need on the car side of infotainment things is a good amp with aux/bluetooth, or CarPlay/AA if I feel fancy.

10 years later and still amazing.👍

I love the little "secret" speech that starts around 9:54. :)

Best review of this car so far!

Yuri "the juke is kinda cool tho"... *Crickets*

Awesome video as usual!!

you got it, you have to love this car and you did, well done 😍

I love the sound!!! Beautiful

7:16 he says your wife is going to drive it" that was slap in the face yo,🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

What a tone and a healthy amount of horses, and a retro Fair-lady to top it off, thanks guys

I got a 2014 sport edition 370Z in July of 2017 with only 12700 miles on it and I only paid $24k for it, plus extended warranty (which I didn't really need) and taxes and dealer fees for a total of $29k. White with red calipers. I love it and it handles and accelerates so well. I'm going to update in the near future with AAM high flow cats and an AEM cold air intake.

The VDC off doesn't "fully" disable the program. You'd have to unplug the yaw sensor under the center console to get rid of it completely. Anyway, thanks for the review. Now you're gonna make me drive my Z to work today.

I'M YURI, I'M JAKUB, AND *Z* ARE GOING FOR A DRIVE!

hey when your car wont start knowing its a low voltage issue is really helpful

I'm thinking of getting a 2015ish 370Z Nismo for my next car, this review was awesome, thanks.

All love for the burbles from the pacific,Philippines! Notification squad!

Jakub's face when Yuri says the Juke is cool... HA

Come to NJ! I'd let you drive my 2014 q60 awd (G37 coupe)! Love your guy's channel, keep up the awesome work!

I love the reviewer's dynamics Good guy Bad guy.

Jacob's reaction to "the juke is kinda cool" had me dying even my auto correct knows to correct it to joke.

Seat adjustment: NO ONE shares a 370Z Nismo. Even not with his wife.

I love this channel I go to donut media for anything on history of cars and how every car part works but I go to this channel for car review

You're right about the track. I built a 350Z track car by replacing all of the mount s and bushings with solid stuff. that is a hell of an experience you've never driven a car like that before.

Love the look of horror at the Juke comment. I felt myself cringing hard 😂

Most Nissan interiors are so wack. If you think the Z is bad, you should see my 2009 Frontier 🤣 That damn truck just keeps rolling though, so I cant dump it.

I've always loved the tests you do for each of these cars, eg. Small coffee cups, sun visors, and satellite radio rewind. But it made me think, I never use radio because of Bluetooth and I almost never need my visors because of sunglasses. Anyways keep it up.

the NISMO exhaust is perfect for daily driving. Cold start it does sound kinda boring but once the car has warmed up it has a nice deep rumble and does get noticeably louder.

Just bought a 2012 G37, looks exactly like this inside but the ride and driving experience is soooo good, no one cares about the infotainment, it’s bose, it has an awesome sound, dont touch it unless you wanna increase the volume lool VQ for life!

It’s so clean :( that’s my dream car

Excellent review.A few years back i test drove a base 370Z manual.The only cars i could compare it too are my 2006 civic si coupe and my brothers 2014 scion frs auto.Ride quality was very stiff(even the frs with cusco braces front/rear rode softer),transmission was notchy,faster you shift it made it more so.V6 motor sounded great and had good power.Very well built and quality materials throughout.You could feel the extra mass of this car in corners and left to right.For the price i take it over a muscle car any day,quite a bargain in canada.....

You guys made me happy...let's GO!

I own one since September and this is the best car I‘ve ever driven! I love the honest old fashioned way it is. That is how a sportscar should be.

13:56 Jakub throwing shade LMAO

I work as a sales rep for Nissan, and I got to drive the 2020 Nismo (in white) yesterday, and it was one of the funnest cars I've ever driven. Fully recommend to anyone looking to get into a sports car.

I always enjoy your vids. it needs a refresh.

Total time machine. Takes you back a decade when you get in it.

You should do a Straight Tech video on how you get the paint to change color so perfectly in your videos!

They have 400z coming! Can’t wait to see you guys test and reviewit

These guys make this nanny of a sports car watchable