I agree, i have been watching motorweek since year 1992, mw wont be the same without john davis. John davis been hosting motorweek since 1981, if i am not wrong.
Wow. Who remembers when Mr. Davis first reviewed the ZX Turbo? (2nd gen Z). When you actually had to catch an episode on TV before the internet? lol. Amazing that he's reviewing the Z about 40 years later! with classic enthusiasm no less. I hope he can keep updating/informing us for the generations to come ( :
@@manher4335 it's 2 seater white on burg leather interior 130k miles got it for just 1000.00 back in 08 as 80s cars were dime a dozen back then. Thanks!
Hey everyone just a question. If Nissan marketed this Z as a 2+2 also with good proportions and just as good looking. About the same performance. Will anyone buy it today?
Man John sure has aged well. I might’ve not been born then but I watched his early motor week videos from 1981 and he looks like a fine cigar. Never stop doing what you love, and you’ll never have to work a day in your life. Motor week just doesn’t sound or feel the same without him presenting in it
This car is actually true to its heritage and is not a rebadged BMW!! In addition it will feel like home to previous 350Z and 370Z owners which is a good thing. 😇
yeah that counts for something. Toyota rebadging Beemers and slapping on the Supra name seems to indicate they don't have as much pride in the heritage.
@@toronado455 exactly and clearly Nissan still cares. I love my new frontier and Nissan is selling those like hotcakes and the new Z will be no exception. 😇
@The Real VR I would say the Titan more than I would the frontier because the frontiers are used by a lot of companies now and are beginning to pick up momentum but the Titan will be going away after this next model year which I don't think is going to hurt Nissan at all..
@@hailstorm1986 it's sad the Titan is going away. They had the coolest engine option with the real size diesel. Not the small DMax or Fiat thing the Ram has.
John is the best, It is so comforting hearing his voice still, I myself have been watching motorweek since the early 80's. You are a true legend in car reviewing
Yes that's how it should be! These RU-vid reviewers are getting too emotional and offer nothing besides entertainment that you learn nothing from. Too bad because the sheep prefer the over the top exaggerated reviews.
@@gigi9467 They almost always post times. For consistency though they should do acceleration tesst at a drag strip like they did this Z and not use Roebling Road like they often do.
Not to "burn" other viewers but, who can successfully replace JOHN DAVIS? I have enjoyed his commentary and smooth voice for over 30 years watching MT every Sunday with my Father.
I absolutely love this car, and the fact that they kept the analogue gauges in the car, and didn't just stick on an ugly touch screen unit. Nissan did such a fantastic job with this car. It's just a shame their dealers are awful and have doubled the price of this car under the rule of 'scarcity'. Hopefully their dealer markups don't get paid, but with the way people buy things these days I have no doubt that many of these will end up on the used market after their owners end up upside down on the loan.
For some reason I find the styling awful overall especially that front end! Unfortunate because it's enough to prevent me from buying one even know it's inexpensive!
@@dr.jillalicecooper2587 wait for the aftermarket to come up with some body kits. I'm sure you'll be able to find something you like once some concepts come out. Keep in mind that the proto z has the special body kit made for the prototype. The normal version won't be that bold.
@@germanengineering204 I agree. The design team just phoned it in. But they have precedent. The 2012 Maxima has a similar theme: curvy design with a boring rectangle slapped on the grill. For me, it ruins the whole car.
I sat in a yellow one in Newnan, Ga Nissan. It was marked up $30,000 to $81,000. I gave the lady my number and told her to call me when they get rid of the bull shook.
You did the right thing cause that's crazy talk I like Z cars but the Z not worth $81,000 being realistic that's Corvette zo6 territory because at the end of the day why pay that much money and if a Corvette or Porsche pulls up beside it it's getting beat
I really think they missed the mark on the front end styling and tire choice, and unfortunately the dealers will make it all but impossible to get these at sticker.
@davisflyer, definitely agree. The front styling looks awkward, especially in yellow. Black and other dark exterior colors might look better. I have nothing good to say about the typical price gauging/markups.
@@boyfrmnewyork Not unless your smart enough to call around and pay MSRP like one should! Completely worth it then, and holding their value will definitely make it worth it for sure 👌
@@germanengineering204 I've owned close to 60 cars so far (12 at the moment) and have never bought new...Let someone enjoy it first... It's how I built up my collection...
I wish the base had limited slip, even if the cost went up 1-2k... Enthusiasts want limited slip. The higher trim that comes with it is a huge price jump.
2nd car was 72’ 240❤ new Z is almost as quick as my Model Y to 60. This new Z looks Awesome especially in Yellow. Love the 240 tributes in the design. Great job Renault.
If anyone from MotorWeek reads this, please just randomly walk up to John Davis one day and say "some guy on the internet told me to tell you that America loves you" and then just walk away. He's a treasure, and a fixture of so many of our lives.
Looks like a worthy successor to the Z lineage. Me, my favorite Z was The 3rd Generation Z (1990's ZX). It was larger and made for a better fit for a big guy like me.
Had a 78 280z back in the day, mariner blue emron lowered down on a Koni suspension with gold Panasport modulars. I would love to have it now over many of the new offerings for under 50k...
Had a !973 240Z last year made, was a great car. Did a few upgrades to it and it was a handful. Can not wait to see one up close! Brings back a lot of fond memories!!! Great review by the way.
I dropped my phone when I heard him say “hella torquey” lol Language changed allot but it’s modern equivalent to “hell of allot” These reviews are strangely relaxing on the porcelain throne
The performance trim blue on blue I wanted but couldn't swing the $51,000+ price tag. So I got an 23 Hyundai Elantra N $34,000. I do have a pearl white 91 300zx though.
Man I love my 370Z weekend car... But it's paid off and the price of these new ones is no way affordable as they once were. In not giving up mine for quite a while.
Was thinking the same thing if you own a 370z that's paid off it's no point in trading just for a new Z because the prices are outrageous 50k isn't chump change and considering the only thing different is the engine because everything else interior wise looks too similar to the 370z matter fact if I could have the twin turbo motor swapped into the 370z I'd be content with the 370z
The roofline is wonderfull side on, no complaints there. But there's something wrong with the front around the lights, air inlet etc, and the rear. I know they tried to be loyal to the original vibe, but especially that front from the front needs some work, but I can't put my finger on it (as an amateur designer, I did not study it too much either, but it just doesn't site right).
....yep, firstly the rear, the darkened area beneath the tail lights, on the bumper wraps around the sides too wide, needs to be tucked in a bit more I think. And the front, the air inlet needs to be shallower, the excess where the number plate is to sit on, the fake looking part needs to be removed, and the rectangular section needs to be with a less hang, and a crease or two needs to be added beneath the air inlet rectangul area with driving lights positioned on either corner, these driving lights needs some trial and error, either deep set or more flush fitting, either very small, medium or a bit larger in diameter, yes round, but need to try them to see and decide the finished design. Yep, that's my two cents.
Man I want one so bad I had a new 73 when I was 18 never new what I had but I loved that car like a fool I traded it in on a new Mazda RX3 rotory many more cars came after that time to start over just sold my 56 chev Z here I come
Great car one issue though is when the fuel tank is about half full and you wanna pull hard for the twisties you lose fuel pressure Nissan needs to work on this!
I just test drove the Z with performance trim package, what a beautiful car and drives great ( I drove the stick), but no T Tops on a car like that is a sin, if your not gonna offer a convertible
MotorWeek gives the vast majority of the cars they prove you the benefit of the doubt. At the end when he says it's not groundbreaking it means "it's nothing special". The370z is just as proper a sports car as its replacement. If you have to be the only kid on the block to have one then by all means but if you want better sports car start someplace else or just buy a used 370Z for a lot less money
The best thing about the new Dealer Greed Limited is so few of them are available. I actually heard of one $50k markup. I've had it with these guys...all of them. Maybe some day I'll deal with them again -- with the few survivors. I won't buy a car again from a company that doesn't ban "dealer market adjustments".
I'm not sure why anyone but a hard core Nissan loyalist would buy this over a Mustang GT. The Mustang has 50 more hp and starts at $38k. It looks better, IMHO, even at the end of its current product cycle and sounds a whole lot more like a sports car. I know Fords aren't the most reliable brands (I've owned one), but Nissan's quality ain't what it used to be. Why would you choose a Z over a GT?
First off because it's a ford,second reason for me is because everyone and their mom has a mustang,challenger or camaro,at least with the Z your not going to see another one every time you drive around the corner
I really wish Nissan would have designed a car that had some of the cool looks of the 240z or 280z. The recessed headlights were always a feature I liked, and thought it helped it look more aggressive. The new Z looks like a lady bug. And foir what you spend, you expect performance AND good looks!
I feel they should have put scoops on the front with round headlights like the original instead of squinty angular headlights like every other car these days
