5K.RIDO you can get them cheap second hand because they’re old. And so what? They’re not unreliable, and getting one for under $20k is quite a deal imo. More HP than the 86 cars or the Miata and roughly in the same price bracket.
It's amazing that the direction sports cars have gone is so bad in the last 10 years that Nissan's utter neglect of this car has actually worked out to it's advantage.
@@MacroEnabled disagree , modern cars and their stupid safety nannies , like blind spot monitoring , automated braking , auto parking , wait until all those stupid things go bad , they'll cost a shit ton to repair
@@Hboogie182 trade it in , is why people in this country are broke living paycheck to paycheck , and bitching they can't afford a house or condos. The stupid keeping up with the Jones mentality will keep citizens in this country broke
@@manveerghuman5276 2018 and newer have an improved Exedy clutch which is much smoother and easier. If you get a pre 2018, you can easily change the clutch spring for very cheap which improves the feel quite a bit.
@@G.G.001 thank you, I have lots of other questions. I already read about the exedy clutch but didn't know the spring change makes a difference! It's still going to be my first manual car.
I daily drive my Nismo. I could careless what anyone says. It's breaks necks everywhere I go and it's super fun to drive. All the hate is coming from guys who don't even own a car or have never even driven a Z. The Car is perfect.
All I can say is, if you saved up and got yourself a car like this or heck, any car you love, then props to you! And the car enthusiasts like you and I are happier that the spirit is there and manuals survive. There's no haters here.....one love.
Everyone: I wish they still made a quick sports car with a manual, rear wheel drive and not too much tech. Nissan: 370Z Everyone: Eww its tech is too old Nissan: SMH
I might be biased as a Z owner but I still think these are some of the best looking cars stock, and they also look great with minimal mods. It's just slightly disappointing to see minimal refreshes over the years. However, it is also kinda nice because for the most part there are around 12 yrs worth of parts and knowledge to help you build your Z.
Your point about grip is spot on. The longer I've owned my Z, the more I've come to just trust it around tight bends. Even with the TC off it stays planted very well. The fact that you can just as easily power slide around corners makes it that much more versatile of a machine.
The Nissan V6 has one of the best V6 engine sound with a good exhaust (especially the 3.5L) so this piping in sound is a crime IMO... Good thing it can be disabled! Great review.
Analog is totally passé. Until everything on the inside is made up of MicroLEDs, these cars are totally not worth buying. Hopefully, the whole company goes under.
@@gtmike916 That's part of what makes it so great. It's from a time when people actually where involved in driving. It still has a manual transmission, hydraulic steering assist, a naturally aspirated engine.... Hell, it even has a manual parking brake! A lot of these things don't even exist on certain cars anymore. Is this car old? Yes. Could it be made better? Maybe. Could it be ruined by "innovation" and modern trends? Very likely.
@@gtmike916 Cars where better to drive 11 years ago, so that's actually a positive. Seriously, it's not even like this car was once amazing. 11 years ago, there were better cars than this, but being a survivor from a generation past makes it more of a driver's car than 99% of cars currently for sale.
I just bought one of these Friday and I’ll be picking it up tomorrow! This video just made my excitement level go through the roof, that final audio test had me vibing so hard! Excellent video!
It’s a good chassis, decent power, great seats, and not an ugly car. But with cars in that 45k(ish) price bracket you’re getting way more up to date infotainment, turbos, magnetic ride suspension, and other creature comforts. Great car, I had a 370Z years ago. It just hasn’t kept up with the times unfortunately. Hopefully the next gen really steps it up.
Had an 09 370z with the upgraded brakes and 305 tires in the rear and 270s in the front. What a car, I had a B&M short shifter in it as well. It was an absolute blast to drive and it had a lot of power. I love the interior on the thing, but it wasn't the perfect car for me. I ended up switching to a C6 corvette and won't look back. But I will tell you, the 370z is a great car and if people get over the "I need a plasma TV infront of me" syndrome, they will really appreciate this car for what it is.
That’s what other drivers don’t like about noisy sports cars. It’s literally like smoking cigarettes- don’t impose your habit onto people around you: So they give you a mic’d version of your engine note instead of you imposing your boom onto everyone else.
@@nextleveljourney6612 Lol, stop being silly with this Karen mindset, that doesn't make any sense. Go live in the boonies if a simple car can bother you that much. You'll hardly bother someone with a proper exhaust on any sports car, let alone if it's stock.
QuackGarage - calm down Quack (why choose that name if you’re serious about cars, btw ?) I’m not mad about car sounds. I like Car sounds and I have a Mazda 5 speed 🕹 I was just speculating why Carmakers are Mic’ing the sound into the BJ for their Buyers.
I bought a 2016 new off the lot with a manual and learned to drive a stick with it. It was not easy. I love the car but it is a challenge to drive smoothly without abusing the clutch but is so satisfying. It's like the last bastion of RWD MT out there and is absolutely a driver's car.
I have a q40 (2015). Can confirm the bose is incredible. Hydraulic power steering and loud engine just livens up every drive. There's this strange combination of luxury and mechanical rawness. Car is an absolute dream.
For everyone talking down on this car, you simply won’t find anything that’s been tried and tested for a decade as light as this car with all the aftermarket’s parts being readily available and reliable. Also it has its own special presence on the road.
Couldn’t care less about the interior, this is one of the very few cars available with a NA v6 and a manual, a proper driver’s car. It’s also very good looking.
Honestly Im already kinda missing this style of pod gauges from the 2000's, gives it that fast and furious/need for speed look. While every new car has a tablet stuck on the dash and shit
That fake exhaust sound in the cabin is horrible. Can’t believe how bad it is. Sounds like an old computer F1 game running on a 386 with internal PC speaker.
Lmao coming from someone that doesn't even own one or even driven. Shut up dude you're a follower putting a comment that you've seen from somewhere else. I'm sure your minivan makes better exhaust sound
@@mrnicktoyou that's the point of it. The exhaust is dead silent for men who don't want obnoxious sound all day. I remember when I was 20 loud cars were cool. Preference I guess but the sound is not terrible especially coming from a guy that hears it everyday
I still love the 370z. Yeah, they're pretty outdated (mainly interior wise) but the engine with a manual is so much fun and the new Nismo looks soo good. I can't attest too much about the driving characteristics of the z but I own a g37 sedan and with aftermarket sways, the car drives amazingly well. Just wish the g also had the active rev matching. It would've been a nice feature to play with.
I dpmt understand why people are calling it old and outdated. How is this nisno on the snow does it ride pretty smooth through snow or does rwd rear wheel drive get caught or stuck in snow
@@leonelbarra-alvarez8424 The reason I say it's outdated is mainly the interior with the infotainment system. It was an okay system back in 2009 when it first came out but the fact that you get 2009 tech in a 2020 car was its downfall imo. I think the main argument for the car being old is that the engine and transmission is something out of 2009 where newer cars tend to use direct injection and some sort of forced induction. Don't get me wrong, I love the VQ in this car, but some people may see it as a negative. However, the new Nissan Z does seem like it will solve those issues. I am very excited about the new Z. In terms of snow performance, I barely have any experience but rwd would be more difficult to drive for the average person because oversteer is generally more difficult to control than understeer. I'm sure that with proper snow tires and a competent driver, they won't have issues but for the everyday driver, it may be more difficult.
I've never understood all the hate for this car! 350 HP out of a naturally aspirated V6 = fantastic. 7500 RPM redline = fantastic. 3400 lbs give or take = decently light. Available in a 6 speed manual, great brakes, decent weight distribution, and decently comfortable. Never have I ever understood all the hate
While Nissan/Infiniti don’t really have a car that goes up against. The German M, AMG, and RS models, their cars are pure fun and do cater to the enthusiast in you. Excellent exhaust and engine sounds, high revving engines, crisp Bose sound systems, reasonable maintenance costs, STRONG aftermarket support. They make great daily drivers, for the street racing enthusiast, and provide year-round satisfaction for those that truly love to drive. That being said, I’m about to hop in my Infiniti for a little Sunday cruise, now, myself. ✌🏾
I bought myself a 370z Nismo v2 in April 2022. I love it! In Germany this car is pretty rare and the prices are still increasing. But its absolutely worth the price. I will never ever gonna sell mine. It was my favorite car since i was a child.
This is a very good review, I love the subtle commentary also. You spoke about what was necessary, while also leaving room for the vehicle to express itself as well. Great job!
God, I absolutely adore this thing because it's so old. As a sports car it's so much better than anything modern with the hydraulic steering, the manual gearbox, the real handbrake, the real gauges not screen crap, the lack of refinement and noise insulation. It's exactly what a sports car should be. The only thing I'd delete is that "infotainment" screen and it would be perfect. It's the best car that Nissan makes, I'd say the only real car.
One thing that drove me crazy about my old 6MT G35 sedan was how short the 1st gear was. You have to rev the engine pretty high even in normal driving to keep up with traffic. A car with a decent amount of torque I felt like it was a waste to have such short gearing.
I'm borrowing a friend's 2010 370Z manual and it's crazy how unchanged it is 10 years later. Other than the engine sound, it's a pretty good driving experience.
I think the new age just wants power, straight line speed, and luxury all in one. Everyone nowadays forgets about manual transmissions, hydraulic steering, engine noise, exhaust noise, and vibration - the things us car enthusiasts love. No one buys a 370z to drag. Its roots are in drifting, handling, responsive inputs, etc. I really miss the days of the honda civic em1, s14 240 - loud and intrusive, but purity.
Just bought a new 2020 Nismo, just like the one here on this video. Had to get it. I am a old school type of guy. Love analog, naturally aspirated cars with a manual and rear wheel drive. You don't see them any more. And the car is only made by Nissan and Nissan Motorsports (Nismo). Not some one else. Reliability, its been around for 11 yrs (damn), its old Nissan. The bad thing on this car is the slave cylinder, although there was an update in 2018 or 2019 on the clutch I was told at the dealership. Its a Greedy clutch in mine, came stock. Had a little over 3 months now, no problems but one little squeak when I hit a hard bump in the road. Found it and working on it. Price I paid, Sticker-$47600, I paid $44048 out the door with tax and I traded nothing in. Had to drive 400 miles to get it in a manual, but was worth it. As for the infotainment system, YES its old Infinity. The finish is updated a little and the graphics are updated on the screen as well as the nav. But you did not buy the car for the infotainment system anyway. 245/35/19 on front with a 9.5 inch width rim and 295/35/19 on the rear with a 10.5 inch width rim.
Test drove one a few months ago and I'm convinced it's the great medium that he suggests. You can drive it towards its limit without feeling overwhelmed while still having a considerable amount of fun. The power coupled with its light weight really makes it a middle weight sports car. The bose system is quite better than you'd expect, especially for a car its age. Im pretty sure I'll own one within the next year.
@@idokwatcher2062 I misspoke, its a middle weight but compared to most of the affordable sports cars and grand tourers on the market here in America its about 300 pounds lighter and typically has a shorter wheelbase/overall length. ~3300 pounds is relatively light compared to a mustang gt at ~3600. Only th I ngs lighter that are in the same affordability bracket are the GT86 platform, Miata and S2000. Me be I ng 5'8 220 I honestly feel too big next to/inside those cars and with the exception of the S2000, there's little to no passing power.
Last real manuaI car.this is fantastic car for every day.the sound engine is fantastic.I have drive 350z in 2008 and still remember. My love from Greece🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷
I want one..despite the outdated stuff in it still awesome, beside its the power that I care about..NO stupid CVT and turbos just straight natural power..im old school so this up my alley
I have a 2018 Heritage 370Z and it's great, most performance for the dollar around. 0-60 in 5 seconds, .99gs in a corner not to big not to loud. And it fits in my little garage with my Nissan frontier also the best value and performance in it's class. Both around 30K new.
I think the 370Z is the coolest vehicle nissan produces after the ty-frontier-osaurus and Titan. I like the GTR but i don't like automatics. 370Z wins.
I like how the 370z tries to keep its roots, sadly though some of the outdated tech is gonna make these sell well for used cars and never be bought new, Idk in my opinion Nissan is lacking compared to other companies when it comes to that, but I bet the driving experience is phenomenal I'd love to test drive one
The driving experience is very... meh. Think 350z but the steering is somehow even more rubbery, the vq37 is ok but doesnt have the same character its predecessor did. Its a 6 tenths car. Comparable to the genesis coupe. Great on paper, disappointing in practice. The miata is the way, especially after its latest refresh.
I've driven one and they are just as fun as you expect.The inside is a little smaller then you'd expect but power is their it is indeed a fun car and sounds Incredible in person under Throttle..deff drive one. Amazing seating position aswell and makes a lot of torque for what it is..Could use another 15hp for the top end power but low end and mid-range is strong..and that 15hp can easily be achieved buy one of the many tunes they make for these cars ..I drove the automatic tho so I can't speak on the manual .I'm sure it's just as fun if not more shifting the gears yourself and the instant throttle response even tho people say these are actually faster in the auto
Nutz kun I don’t know what “rubbery” means. I have a 2017 nismo and the steering is tight. I’ve had the car for 3 years and still get excited in anticipation when I’m about to drive it (It’s not a daily driver).
Major Mayhem we must have driven very different cars, in my experience both the 350z and the 370 suffer from lifeless steering. Its tight but artificially so, it doesnt communicate the road nearly as well as its competitors. But again, it isnt meant to. Its for all intents and purposes a japanese mustang, not a worthy rival of the miata or a 86. Too heavy. Understeers like a pig and that cheap feeling interior translates in to the entire driving experience, everything about it feels halfway complete (once again, a 6 tenths car) Its a real shame too because nissan used to be really good about making playful chassis’. These days they develop a decent engine and cobble the rest of the car together with scraps. For what its worth though i love the vq35 to death (not so much the 37 for reasons i cant quantify, namely sound) I daily drove an altima with one for years and it refused to die. Sold it with 280k miles on the clock. Then again, it was designed in a much better time for nissan... even then though the build quality was miserable, and its only become worse with time.
@@VolvosandHondas I agree with you on the quality part but disagree with you on comparing a powerful z to a Miata or a86 lol I know your not comparing a HR or G37 or 370z car ..a first Gen auto DE yes I totally agree
The interior looks dated. Even the interior in the 2008 Acura TL type s looks better then that. But regardless, it’s nice to drive a car with a manual transmission.
I love my 2018 Heritage 370Z 6spd, It's fast, reliable and cost under 30K. And I bought it to drive so I don't care about the old tech everyone whines about. It fits in my small garage with my 2019 Frontier 4x4 just right.
I don’t understand why there is so much Z hate nowadays. I think it’s just kids running their mouths more than anything, because if you’ve ever driven a 350/370Z, you would understand how great they are. No, they’re not as fast compared to cars of today, but they were fast when they came out. The 350Z sold like crazy, and was considered a very good sports car in its time.
@@simonriley983 True, but some people don't want or need a lot of modern tech. I personally don't even use Apple CarPlay even though I have it. All it does it let me use Apple Music and Google Maps. It won't let me read my texts or Whatsapp, and I'm not going to bother figuring out why it won't. It's just not all that important to me, since I don't make many long trips. If I'm only driving 15-20 minutes, all that shit can wait till I get home. Plus when you're old not many people message you anyway lol.
@@80s_Boombox_Collector you shouldn't be defending nissan's interior here. Saying the Z's interior is acceptable because cars from 25ish years ago have ugly interiors makes zero sense. You make a point about some people don't care for crazy tech, BUT that does not excuse the Z's interior for being so god damn ugly. Its not ugly bc its missing giant screens. Its just ugly and the design makes the car look super dated.
Also, for people who complain about the Z's infotainment system which is a fine gripe to have, because I wish it was SLIGHTLY better as a Z owner myself... Nissan and Infiniti never ever change that stuff. I worked at Nissan and I promise you guys every car has been the same for years really. I mean the Armada, Q50, Q60, Maxima, 370z, and a few others have had the same system for years. A few cars get updates every now and then but it's mostly only when the cars themselves have a pretty noticeable update.
Seen heard one of these in real life and I don't know what people on the internet are talking about, these things still look and sound great. People on the internet are always complaining.
And it also does nothing to minimize wear on the synchros during aggressive downshifts. For that you need to double-clutch. So a driver who wants to drive aggressively without wearing down the transmission prematurely still has to know what they're doing. Combine heel-toe with double-clutching and then you're having fun.
Yup, I've heard many times that with the S-mode Auto rev match helps both with not only the downshifts but the upshifts as well. Got the base Z (no rev match feature), and im decently smooth now, can only imagine how much smoother i'd be with that feature.