Nissan 370Z Nismo | Going Away Party 

Your final thoughts were spot on. "why are they still making this?" They stop making it. *why don't they make cars like this anymore?"

JUST WANT TO PUT THIS OUT HERE: If you're comparing the 370z to the Camaros and Mustangs from a performance perspective please also compare it from a reliability perspective. The american counterparts have a hard time reaching 100,000 miles without problems, while the 370z on numerous forums has gone past 200,000 miles. If you want a sports car for a long time, it's a great option.

As a Z owner I agree with a lot of points! Really great review. Thought I'd add my 2 cents for anyone interested in an ownership experience for these cars: Price ------- I think the main appeal with these cars is that the base and sport editions can be had for very cheap -- the Nismo edition makes almost no sense price wise and has few stand-out features over the regular car and competitors in the market (even has some unique downsides like the fake engine noise!). For me, I picked up a base 6 speed manual car in Canada (for under 25K brand new with dealer incentives) with the goal of having a good street / track car to learn the basics on. At that price point the car is quite compelling - the BRZ / FRS are about as expensive and to get into a new 5.0 or SRT product you need to go $40k+ in Canada. Reliability -------- Contrary to Nissan's reputation these cars are easily serviceable and actually VERY reliable in almost all respects if treated correctly (this is key for any sports car though). The engine, transmission, and rest of the drivetrain are near bulletproof even with N/A power mods. If you stay ahead of fluid changes you will have no problems. Common problems have been quite well documented and include CSC failure, diff & rear subframe bushing degradation, weak paint, and poor chassis coverings leading to potential corrosion. I have driven mine 140k KM and have only encountered wear & tear issues (have been waiting for the infamous CSC failure but it has not occurred yet!) Maintenance costs are very reasonable and even more so if you do the work yourself. Mods & Aftermarket ------- With base bolt-ons and tune these cars can consistently approach 320-330 rwhp (270 stock) and still be very reliable. This isn't necessarily impressive by modern standards but it is more than enough power to have some fun on the street or track. Summary ------- Prices on these cars can be quite compelling and for the right price can really deliver a fun manual sports car experience. If you're looking for a straight line monster or the newest tech / features then this car will be a huge disappointment to you. If you're a fan of Japanese cars and are looking for a nicely balanced ride that takes well to mods and is easy to maintain the Z might be a good option for you. When compared to competitors though it has really fallen behind as a premium product.. Definitely excited for the 400z and what that has to offer! Love the show guys! Keep the content coming!

The trick with Alcantara is ACTUALLY CLEANING IT. Shocking I know.

Regardless of the age, this is my dream car man. I currently own a 2017 Civic Si Coupe...but man on the occasion I see any 370z, I just can't help but want the car even more.

I own a 370z myself... and I agree, it’s hard to make an argument for buying a new one in 2020. However, I bought my 2010 for 13k and that is where this car makes a ton of sense. If you’re a person who likes to modify their car while maintaining usability/reliability, it’s perfect. You fix the 2 or 3 issues with cooling, etc and then you have a bulletproof V6 that you can road trip and turn lap after lap on the track. Not to mention it’s the perfect classic sports car equation: RWD+manual+naturally aspirated. If you’re considering one used, don’t let this review turn you away. It’s a steal right now for the earlier model ones. I’d argue it’s the perfect first sports car for those trying to dip their feet in. Loved the review though ;)

I don't care what anyone says, stock and modified these things look stunning. Add in all the aftermarket support and uniqueness of the mkIV supra-style interior, nice tach, and future cool-factor and you have one helluva car. Not 45k worth, but still great when you put the price aside.

The people who like this car REALLY like it. My neighbor has one that he’s modded within an inch of its life and it’s fast as hell. He told me he wants to be buried it in, and he won’t be buying the new one.

Seconds after hitting subscribe, my dad came back from the store after 22 years.

Enthusiasts have been complaining about this car for over 8 years now. What enthusiasts don't realize is that this is the last JDM car that has a naturally aspirated v6, a manual transmission and hydraulic steering. Good luck getting these ever again...which is why prices are only going up with these cars.

I know it is dated.... but it is just sooooo good looking.

Nissan: "Innovation That Excites!™" Also Nissan: Makes the same products for 10-15 years without major revisions

I bought a brand new 2009 370Z and sold it after a couple years but it still is the most fun car I've ever owned. I remember being able to push the car hard through corners and having a lot of confidence in the car. I have a 2009 Z06 and a 1996 Viper GTS and while both those cars are much quicker than my old 370, the 370 was just as much fun to drive. I can't wait to see how the 400Z benchmarks.

I’m just happy we still have the Z, 86/BRZ, Miata, WRX, etc. A lot of fun for a decent amount of money.

Shout out to Turbowski, wherever he is.

They are still using the same infotainment system before my son was born. He is 15 years old now.

The Z is going to go up in value soon because of drift tax just wait.

Yes, I’ve got these magnificent lateral dampers in my CT200h. It makes a big difference handling the 134 wild horse power in the Walmart parking lot!

This video should get over 3000 likes for the fact that he didn't beep out the F- bomb.

I cannot wait to take delivery of my 370Z Nismo at the end of this month! Truly a special car.

This lady is still in my heart.

I owned a 2014 370z ( auto/convertible) for a year, it was my first sports car and I absolutely love it, I love the way it looks, love the way it handles, It was confidence inspiring for a new driver, so fun to drive, the auto even today is not that bad, definitely would buy a nismo in the future

It's been a great 6+ years with my 2009 370z. It's a real driving experience you just don't get anymore. Good power, fantastic handling and an amazing engine sound with a proper exhaust. The aftermarket support is pretty huge too.

This will be a classic. Great looking car, Timeless design. If the selling price was reasonable I would have gotten one.

Thank you so much for bringing your passion for cars to RU-vid, every other review channel feels like an advertisement to me now. I am so happy that you have managed to carve a space and find an audience that can support you spending so much time discussing engineering and design. These are the things that not only interest me as a car enthusiast, but also help average people make informed buying decisions. Never change, guys.

I've had my 09Z since 2014. Never getting rid of it.

That was a savage review. It definitely has it's flaws but it looks great and NISMO badges still get lots of respect. Could it be better? Yes of course. Is it terrible? Hell no.

I'll never understand why people say the VQ in this 370z sounds bad

OK, I'll start..."Hi, my name is Steve, and I own this car (2018 Pearl White 370Z Nismo)". "But why?" you say? I love the real "sports car" looks; swoopy bodywork,, 6 speed MT, rear wheel drive, sharp looking wheels, meaty tires, super clean interior, and the HP premium over modern-day sports cars near the same price point (used, $30K). I loved the communication of the RX-8's handling, but it was underpowered. Same with the Porsche Cayman, though that one was a little too $$ for everyday life to me. Plus I have LOTS of great mountain twisties near where I live, which makes life SO much more entertaining than simple straight line HP. The infotainment unit is a bit dated and clunky, but that's only a secondary consideration for me. Should I apologize that I own this car? Nah...I'll be going to The Dragon (again) here shortly...that's the best part ;-)

That last sentence on his final thoughts 👌 exactly. Thats why im planning to keep my 2013 370z for a long time. Maybe even til i die. Itll be a car i show my grandchildren & great grandchildren. Ill get newer cars as i grow older , but this one i won’t be able to let go..

Crushing Oreos into someone's hairy back? That is brilliant and disgusting at the same time. And I agree, I detest Alcântara

This car (all 370z) will look better for enthusiasts in hindsight than the Audi TT from the same era. Love that the 370z is not a softer bigger 350z.

Couldn't agree more with the last point. After 400z release: "I wish they still made this"

Bad exhaust notes? The worst exhaust note I've ever heard is the very kazoo like straight piped Ecoboost Mustang.

When this car is no longer made, it will be highly sought after. This is especially true of the Nismo version. All the points you bring up could’ve been said for previous gen Supras, RX7’s, etc. Look at what’s happened to those cars. They’ve become highly collectible and a lot of people would give their right nut to own one. This car will be no different in the future.

I think final thoughts were super accurate. I have a 370z and I still have random people when I'm out and about stop me to tell me they love the car. Both the younger gen and older gen love the Z. The other day I talked to a older guy who stopped me as I was driving through a parking lot and he was so happy to see the 370z. He said it was the best car in the whole parking lot and he hated that he had sold his 300zx back in the late 90s. I may bias but I think 350z and 370z will age very well after the stop producing them.

"It sounds like a Japanese tractor." Legit spit take over here...

I had a random Z craving today, so I'm happy to see this video uploaded to RU-vid. I used to have a 350z without the money to modify it, and that's all I ever wanted to do. These cars are truly customizable and don't come perfect from the factory, but that is their certain appeal. You can really set these cars up to be sometime truly special, and I can't wait to own another Z in the future.

Damn...that is one good looking car...after all these years.

Solid bushings will give you the FEEL back. It does feel "rubbery" in general.

Id rather a z over an 86. I hate the 86’s engine literally the sore spot on a nearly perfect car otherwise. A vq(or any decent v6) swapped 86 would be perfect as it would still be NA.

Definitely would take this over an 86/frs. And I may be the only one who likes the sound. For sure sounds better than an ecoboost 🤷🏿‍♂️

Loved the final thoughts. Couldn't agree more with this car being a future classic, people WILL miss this simple formula of a sports car

Here in Vancouver (unsure if it's like this for the rest of Canada/North America), we see Mustangs, Challengers, Chargers, Camaros, 86/BRZ/FRS's a lot. But the Z isn't something you see every day, especially a NISMO version (V1 or V2, they're both uncommon). I jumped on a 2020 NISMO myself since it made sense financially (my 2019 Sport Z was totaled and the vehicle replacement insurance I had covered a good chunk of the NISMO; that and I was restricted to get a car from the same dealership per the policy, so it made sense). This car, even though it's over a decade old, still breaks necks. It still gets people looking and staring at it when driving by and when it's parked. There's something special about them and they have this charm from the 90s/00s. With a few tasteful mods, this car can sound amazing, and with the adequate maintenance, they can be incredibly reliable as well. Even taking boost on a stock block and internals is insane for the power it can reliably make. Give this a go if you're in the market for a sports car. As someone who's been through two Z34s in two years, I absolutely see my NISMO as a forever car.

Nissan is like the Suzuki in motorcycle field, they had brilliant peak era and they stopped the innovation. Sitting on the same model/platform for decades, while other company keep pushing out new tech and models.

I always loved the 370Z Nismo. Don't care for that piped-in sound but I love this car. Is there even an option to turn that off? Classic styling, 6-speed manual, V6 rear-wheel drive, that is a recipe for fun. I also believe these cars are going to be more sought after when they are gone. A neighbor has one and every time it drives down the street it catches your attention.

This video is gold, you guys talked about all the things within the market for these cars

I really like this old car refresh reviews. They show if the past issues have been resolved and if today's cars offer any advantages/disadvantages compared to old.

I honestly didn't know they were still manufacturing this car. Hardly ever see any on the road.

I can't speak for the 370z but my daily driver is a 2013 G37 and it is a great car and has been totally reliable with 70k so far. Plus they are cheap and don't have forced induction or DI to worry about.

thanks for reviewing older cars. awesome videos. keep it coming.

Great job guys! Love all of the information and you’re both hilarious.

PSA Mr. Goose fans: when you buy a Nissan Z. make sure it's not beat half to death with cheap aftermarket parts. A reason to buy this new is peace of mind: knowing you're not leaking differential fluid, with a suspension on it's last legs poorly maintained by mid 20 something who could afford to buy it but couldn't afford to keep it on the road! Thanks for the vid and as always I enjoyed the vid.

Top notch video as always!! I was recently shocked to see that the standard 370z was on sale here in Germany retailing at €30k (non-Nismo), and it was still 39k about a year ago. They’ve since removed it from the website, but that’s SO MUCH CAR for 30k!!

this channel is so underrated

This car definitely my goal in the next few years, always wanted one.

This is definitely not the kind of PREMIUM Nissan that John Business would drive... When are Chet and John gonna do a creamy GTR?

I drive a “Z in a tuxedo” (G37x) with the same VQ engine. Best car I’ve owned. Fast, drive year around, built like a tank, fits the whole family (sedan). Only downside is the truck like gas mileage but I’ll take that for the power it has.

Really don't get how you guys don't have well over 1 million subs by now. Amazing channel .

I just wish I saw more of these around... It's a beautiful car. Kind of a reminder of the Japanese 90's "glory days" in a way...

Whats hilarious is that my 370z, 2014, gets tons of looks, because it just stands out among the endless sea of "me too" suv/cuv/s and over styled newer vehicles. It's not worth putting any money into, and I'm not going to get much for it if I traded it in, so just going to keep it, daily it, and get the 400z when it's out... or go GTR with some basic bolt ons/tune perhaps.

I agree! Every car that is discontinued, people say the same. Why was it discontinued...and then they become popular. SMH

Definitely gets a lot of looks and you don't see too many. That's why I got a slightly used one. I want to keep it forever. Sweet ass ride that you don't see in every parking lot.

Crushed another, keep it up guys!

Interesting discussion. I’m curious to see the 400z.

"You have to love Nissan" WHO LOVES NISSAN in 2020. It's like the darkest days of Chrysler but in japanese

Yes bring back Turbowski he gave his honest experience as a mechanic which is what every one wants well I do .

Man, you guys are just great.. spot on. Don't go anywhere.

Love mine. Especially with some aftermarket goodies. I've been meaning to sell it for a couple of years, but I just can't.

Jack’s hate is REAL lol. This is the best used analog feeling sports car out there. Yes you DO have to mod it lightly.

Hey, I liked this video. Thank you for sharing.

Perfect timming release! Seen how its my birthday today and im a Nissan fan!👍

The crazy thing is that nissan is able sell these dinosaurs for 30k plus new, i thought the Dodge Journey was ancient lol

Feel like Jack's opinion Flys in the face of his previous review but he was just starting to host so maybe he was pulling his punches. In any event up till 2015 at least I'd take the Z over an American any day of the week as it's flaws are few and the price very appealing.

Awesome video guys!! Love it!

I love this car... the imperfections make it perfect for a reliable weekend toy and it looks pretty. JDM pretty

The 350z and 370z have already become the new 240. A great platform to turn into a drift car, stance car, or just an enthusiast car.

The thing is outside of the US, you can't just walk into a dealership and get an american muscle-car. I can however walk into the local Nissan dealership and walk out with a 370Z.

actually discussing things that matter! great review

your last line was spot on, and its exactly why this car will hold its value if kept clean and unmodded.

I have to say that comparing to the previous two videos of the 370Z I love this one the most. I understand it might've been a bit of a tough cookie at first as it's like a jack of all trades, doing exactly nothing well. Like taking your Altima to a race track. However, it's a tuner's car. Like an entry level to the scene so to say, without getting too serious about it. - It's got the power to take a lap fast with the appropriate suspension. Its steering can be sharpened with proper bushings. With upgraded cooling it can also handle the track driving, but will it ever be a C5/C6 Z06? Never. It's an intermediate car that's not easy, nor too hard, but it can pick up a challenge with the appropriate modifications. - Thank you Mark and Mr. Goose for a very good debate at the end of the video. In my opinion it nailed why this car splits the people who drive it and the community surrounding it very well. It's an acquired taste and it takes a few attempts to "understand" why it has its following. There's more potential to unlock without engine mods than in many other cars. Just out of the box "it isn't quite there yet".

I love the sound of the VQ with a good exhaust on it. It’s the kids that straight pipe them that give them a bad rep as sounding like💩💩

I love the Nismo so much it was the first car I ever took on track. couldn't believe how capable it was. those Recaros are awesome and have a really high resale value on the private market

It's so crazy that the S2000 has been out of production for more than a decade and is still a relevant and valid competitor in this segment of the market

Nismo would wipe the floor with the GT86

I'm not a Nissan fan, but this is beautifully designed car, although I hate that fake engine sound they pump into the cabin. If I were to buy it, I would buy it used, and I would buy it over an American muscle car because frankly, it's not always about power, as I watch my neighbors kid plunge his Mustang GT into my other neighbors wall

that thumbnail :) great review as always

@1:34 -- those Teriyaki Boyz with the Fast & Furious 3 track!!!! Stuff like that makes this channel one of the best!

The 370Z is what built the after market Z community. Long in the tooth and not all too competitive with modern offerings, yet it still provides a level of performance for price and personality that is satisfactory to non-hard core buyers. Like truly there’s a point where buyers are like “okay, thats enough” and 370Zs hit that early. Equally when someone thinks about building up a car in with little trouble, or shooting for serious capability with little concern for loss, Z car baby.

This is on my radar for sure. Like Mark said, in 10 years this will be a pseudo classic and have tons of charm. I’d add, this would be perfect for an enthusiast that has a modern daily to pair with it, like a solid SUV or crossover. Great counterpoint to each other.

great work jack

Lol I have the same shift knob in my 2007 Nissan Xterra. This episode had me laughing like an idiot in my office, thanks guys! Lol

i love my z

I had owned this car and daily driven it for more than one year. I totally agree what Mark said about the 370Z NISMO. I took it to the track once and to many car meets and people including my self loved it. The only thing I wished was that Nissan used 2020 technology on this car.

What a great quality video and music

Never had too much trouble with lsds on VQ cars just always wished nissan kinda pushed the 370z a little harder near the end. Honestly a factory supercharger thats not aiming super high would have been amazing. I think the perfectly modded Z’s are 4-500 supercharged or single turbo with good suspension. Would have been nice to see nissan do that on a special edition. Like the extremely rare G35 Stillen edition you could buy that no one remembers

If this car was introduced today people would be falling over themselves to buy it

We had one of these, the Nismo, 2016. We also have had some other awesome cars, 2015 STi, 2017 Mustang 5.0 PP, 2013 GT500, 2015 Challenger SRT 392, I really like cars. Anyways, your points are spot on, the Z wasn't awesome at straight line, it wasn't the best at cornering, but man it was a fun car. It was my wife's car and I am 6'1" and it wasn't made for someone my size, I was cramped. But she just adored it, and always had a big smile driving it. It really didn't like ethanol gas though, sometimes it would hiccup and you would try to find ethanol free gas on trips (a pain). The infotainment system is worse than anything I have ever seen in anything ever, and I have worked on electronics from the 60's/70's for industry... The ending where you said, when this is no longer available in 10 years people will want it, so true. Of the cars I have listed off that we owned, there were others, but this one? I deep down kind of wish we had kept it, so in 15 years, you go out for breakfast and those kids come up... Like I did, to 300Z twin turbos in the late 90's, DUDE THIS CAR IS AWESOME!

This review is spot on, or at least I agree with it in more ways than one. I had a 2010 G37 sport coupe for about 6 years. I bought it for $25k as well. I sold it last year and bought a 2019 s550 mustang gt with the performance pack. The mustang is better in almost every way just like Mr. Geese said. I do miss my G a little, but I've moved on.

Imaging buying this car new with MSRP in 2020... That'd be dumbest decision one can make.