Should You Buy a NISSAN 370Z? (Test Drive & Review 2019 50th Anniversary Edition) 

i'm 62 and daily a Nismo 370Z, downunder. I just love it, Maybe I'll grow up one day Matt 🙂

The 370Z is a great car, but I can live without the looks of the anniversary package. The new Nissan Z is based on the chassis of the 370Z, that should tell you how good this car is.

Love a V6 motor. Cracking car. I'd have one in a heartbeat. Great review Matt. This channel just keeps churning out top quality content!

So glad you like this car I've been following your videos for a while now and I happen to own a 370z. Everyone I meet has nothing but positive things to say about it's looks. What stands out to me is the rev matching feature as well as that huge Bose subwoofer hidden under the boot. I love this car, one of the very last old school cars ever.

I was literally just thinking of buying one, how weird.

Thanks for another great review Matt. The production values are great & a joy to watch It was good to see you enjoying the ride, despite the reservations you had. Can't beat the sound and instant performance of a NA engine!

I’ve been watching your Chanel for so many years and I love it Matt!! That V6 sounds so old school in the best way! Love your Chanel! ❤

The review I’ve been waiting for!

Another great review

Have just been getting into your videos recently and also have been looking at getting a 370z so this came at the perfect time! Taking this a sign to go out and get one thanks.

Excellent soundtrack for the early Sunday run or even, your daily drive! First time I have seen this Anniversary edition too. Thank you 👍

Im loving it... Legend Matt, lovely video as always

You smashed this review, exactly how I feel when driving mine. The auto gearbox was a real surprise when I bought it coming from a DSG Cupra because while not as snappy as DSG its by all means not slow or unresponsive.

What a great car and great review as always 🎉

I do love these.

Great video mate... That noise is intoxicating and very addictive that's for sure! Want one!!

Great video and wicked car 🚗💨💨

Great review - can’t believe how good that 370Z sounds 🎉

I bought mine for my 30th back in April. I absolutely adore it. It’s that analogue, old school feel that does it for me. Having to be gentle, slow and deliberate with everything until she’s properly warmed up, then once the oil temp goes above 90, drop a cog or several and let her go. Mine’s a manual GT. The Synchro rev is fun, though I prefer to heel and toe myself. Demands a lot of the driver but also rewards in equal measure.

Another Great video matt hope you are well best wishes ian

Interesting motor and great Video Matt thanks hope to see you on the A6 one day

Beautiful car Matt. 😎

Great review! Seems like a fun car with a great engine! Good looking too although the lack of luggage space is an issue.

Raffle it Matt, go on. Excellent video, thanks.

I always remember giving way to a 350z on a roundabout and thinking 'that sounds awesome!' glad they didn't ruin the sound for the 370z. This kind of car is right up my street I hope to one day have something similar. Great vid again Matt more of this please!

Great car, great video!!! Thank you!!!

Great review of an interesting car. I might have been interested in one 30 years ago.

My son has one and he loves it. Two foibles to be aware of, if the steering lock fails electrically, you can release the steering, but you'll never start the car. Also, if the water pump fails, it's a big job, it's in the engine driven by the timing chain, not bolted to the outside. HTH

Great video as always Matt. Reminds me when I was driving Toyota supra back in 1997 in New Jersey. That car was made in 1991 and it was 3.0 straight six.

Another great review Matt. You were like a kid on Christmas morning driving this 👍🤣

Hi Matt, I love the look on your face when you’ve got the power under your right foot 😂

I used to have the Skyline Crossover with the same engine & gearbox and it was always a joy to drive with similar performance but in a family car package and permanent 4WD to boot. They seem pretty rare but get one if you have the chance. The 50th anniversary 370Z is going for more than that here in Japan and there’s a different colour scheme with red on white where yours is black on white.

Great review👍Really like the 50th edition, even like loud n lairy graphics.

Great video as ever the car looks as if it has been put together with spare panels left over in a work shop.

I sold my used 2011 model in February 2021 only due to putting too many kms on it. 9 months later I bought a new one as I missed the fun of driving in it so much. I did look at other vehicles but for power and price you just couldn’t beat it. I definitely recommend this vehicle , just get it thoroughly checked out before buying as they can get abused by drivers. Nice video!

I’m with you on the auto gearbox 👍🏻 my son had an R34 GT T that was automatic and people could be funny about it. But I drove it all the time (he had it for two years) and had so much fun in it! I literally cried the day he sold it. 👍🏻

they will be collectable in the future... without a doubt

Good video. The anniversary edition looks are based on the old BRE race car. Also in the video there's a picture of the MK1 nismo. The MK2 nismo has a smaller rear wing and is more understated (if you don't want to look like an extra from F&F). Manual 370s have the synchro rev match too which is always fun 😁

I think the outlandish styling was the intention in this 50th anniversary edition to completely set it apart from its predecessor and it really works. its a car I'd love if I had the readies.

Great review Matt and when you opened it up it sounded as good as anything I’ve seen you drive to be honest.

Engine sounds epic.

The first Z car I drove was when I worked for Leigh Bros. in Romiley. It was a Datsun dealership directly across the road from your showroom. I’ve never tried one of the modern cars but enjoyed the review and can see what you’d be tempted.

Love that mate really kool

I think I'm liking this

I'm running a 2011 370z GT I've had for 3 years, and it's been a blast. The MPG isn't as bad as you'd think, sounds amazing, and pulls so well. Hasn't been that expensive to maintain, and as mines a manual as standard the clutch is too heavy as you say, but can be easily rectified by installing a weaker clutch spring(£20) The 20th anniversary version does look gash though, I completely agree. Overall I'd say if you're thinking of buying one, do it, you only live once 🙂

As a Nissan brand lover, he’ll yess ❤❤❤❤

Haha, second gear - enter the 80's arcade game TRON... What a sound. Like those Matt, great review

Wow what a very interesting & cool car really good review 👍👍👍

Happy to see normal weather returns for Stockport. Here in south France it’s t-shirt time still…

Yes Matt! Auto over manual every time!!

Thank you 👍👍

Another happy 370Z owner here, manual GT convertible - it’s my daily, and it’s a blast. It’s even big enough to take my suitcase and flight case to/from work - just! It is well worth getting remapped with Ecutek, not for power gains per se, but it does improve the torque curve and you can have variable traction control - as the standard traction control just cuts the fuel totally, and you can get bogged down a little when accelerating out of a corner (not sure if that’s an issue with an auto box). The Ecutek remap allows more slippage before gently reigning things in. I stick winter tyres on a spare set of rims, and despite RWD and the power, it’s quite usable in the snow that we get up here in the North Pennines. The only real disadvantage is the fuel consumption - I find myself deliberately taking longer routes on B roads over the moors, just to enjoy the driving experience - it costs me way more than it should - it’s that good! 😂

Out the box these test drove so much better than the E92 335i but I'm glad I chose the BM as it's way more practical and just as nice to drive with a few mods

Screen and controls looks like it’s been pulled right out of a 2003 primera! 😂 cracking car still, love it

I drove one of these in California as a rental. It was great fun!

I've had one. They are worth looking at if your in that marketplace. It may not be for everyone but don't dismiss it without a test drive. Didn't think I would want one again but watching this, maybe I do 🤔.

Matt? Love it the vid! "Fur coat & no knickers", you do make me chuckle, thanks. I did think about the convertible one but the £630 tax, only 2 seats & not really that practical for my everyday toy put me off. I went for a 2010 Audi S5 convertible instead. Thanks again & all the best....

Would love to see a review of the Infiniti G37, as it's essentially the same package with with 4 seats - the perfect family sports car no one's heard of? Great video as always 👏

Straight away, the first time you accelerated, I thought that sounded like FAKE engine noise. So I Googled it and yep, confirmed - piped and enhanced engine sounds through the stereo. Like putting stick on timber-grain vinyl wallpaper on your dining room walls and saying "Oooh, now that's rustic".

I have been looking at the 370 for a while now. My MGTF 160, while is fun at hillclimbs is no fun on reliability. And I would go for the auto too. a few times I have lost at a club meeting due to a miss shift, beaten by manual shifted auto is sad. At hillclimbs we are looking at tenths and hundredths of seconds and balanced on two wheels on a blind off camber corner a paddle shift will always go into the next gear. All race cars now use some type of auto box or sequential box because of this advantage. Thanks for the video Matt, very informative. And the convertible too please.

Brilliant video as always Matt. This and the 350z have always been dream cars of mine… maybe one day

Nice looking car from every angle. I seriously considered one of those a few years back. Great value for your 💰

Great reviews as always Matt, I've reached out via your Facebook page about a special PHEV Volvo, I hope to hear back from you soon.

So glad you liked it, I bought a 2010 convertible GT and, yes, the tax is £500 per year. 28mpg on super unleaded is expensive too but it's all worth it. Yes the infotainment is rubbish. Mine is manual which is a nice change from my automatic daily driver. The boot is small but it comes with a nice instruction sticker on how to get your golf clubs in. I use it for fun all year round, if it's not raining the roof is off. It's a Nissan so as long as you maintain it nothing really goes wrong...except the roof which refused to go back up. Turned out to be a wiring issue that Nissan fixed so back to normal.

Great review: my 2016 Sport Tech AT is the perfect sports car. I live in the city and as a daily driver the AT is the way to go. Head to the mountains and the PDK make the car a blast to drive. Road noise: swap out the OEM tires for some Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S and the ride feel improves along with eliminating road noise. Cheers!

A Datsun Z car! Love your work 👍

I’ve never driven a 370z but years ago I wanted to swap my Audi TT225 for something more tactile and tried the 350Z - I was shocked how good it was - felt quite Porsche - heavy and well engineered …. And ended up preferring the S2000, and Z4, and bought a Lotus Elise.

It might have a bit too much bling but I still like it! I was looking for a small Coupe for not a lot a few years ago for a trip to Italy but I couldn't find anything to appeal to me but I missed this one, what a shame as it would have been ideal! Thanks for a cracking review.

Thanks mat take care

I would like to see you do a review on the infiniti qx70. Great review as usual.

I've just watched Hoovie in San Diego for Halloween. 25C and sunny. And now autumnal England in the rain. I need some sun.

Straight to Autotrader!

I’m not a big fan of Nissans. Hate them in fact however I must admit I’ve enjoyed this video Matt and loved the sound of the car under load. Got me thinking and reflecting on my assumptions.

I did 12k miles in Spain and Portugal over six months in a manual one of these and it was awesome. I am a Porsche guy usually but really enjoyed my time and would consider another.

When you see the 240z the styling still looks great for a car that is 50 years old,

Matt, try a Maserati Levante and listen to that soundtrack and experience a super SUV ! 👍🏼 you are a star mate ⭐️

Well funnily enough Matt this is a car I do like the look of and as it has an auto-box ideal for my kind of driving with that throaty growl emanating from the exhausts. Yes I like it a lot.

i do love the 370 and the engine, Im actually glad i didnt get one if im honest though when i sold the jag XE S as it was one of the top 3 in my list, And really its because times changed that i just sucked it up and got a smaller car, That being the auto GT86 that was at a dealer next to me, With all the bs in the world today it just felt right, and just being a casual driver who goes to work it still feels special to me

I love mine!

Really like these, the later ones , defo if the £ comes in, ha,

Agree with you about auto box.

Matt - saw the RR and AMG for sale on High Peaks - hope this isn't the start of you emigrating to Bermuda! LOL! I'd not cope with Hamilton Autos - "High and welcome back! Today you find me on a 1986 Vespa" Fab review of the 370Z. One of the girls I worked with got one - it looked fab - convertible to be a summer car when her F-Type wasn't being used! Neither any good for me with 2 Goldies!

Would absolutely love to see you review or buy an R129 SL500/600

I love this car, but I prefer the Lexus RC300 or RC350. A bit more pricey, but the riding quality is superb.

I suppose you being old school with the love of BMW's E46 and alike, the running gear is right up your street, just a normal engine with no bolt ons to worry about, I agree with you about the exterior but I suppose being an anniversary model they wanted to put it in some party clothes, great sounding car looked a lot of fun to drive too

Great review ! Great engine that sounds amazing, a dying bread these big NA V6s. Would you mind reviewing the Juke Nismo RS, a marmite car but a car that you don’t see often and a car a lot of people don’t know anything about. I personally think they’re great fun to drive and you’ve got that Japanese reliability, make sure it’s the manual version as the CVT auto boxes aren’t great. I think it would be an interesting watch, I love mine

Awesome sound. 👍👍😁😁Does more mpg than my old 528i. 🤔 Bargain at £40,000. I like the fact that the steering wheel has the centre position marked. 👍 No dual clutch is a bonus. 👍 Manual cars are so last decade. 😁😁

One of the best sounding engines ever produced.

I just these car's and for me better than a Porsche ( but I love Japanese cars ) I had a 350Z off Nissan for a weekend and loved every minute 👍.

I had the old 370Z 34yrs ago was an amazing car remember swapping a 1.6 ford escort and £500 cash for it, wish i still had it.

Love to see your thoughts on the new (ish) Mustang, coming in to a bit of money in a few years and always wanted one, though it's more for how they look than anything else tbh! 🤣

Great video as usual Matt! I’m off to Orlando next week as it happens, hope I don’t get one of those instead of my Chevy Tahoe, where’d me cases go 😂, surprised they made them that long tbh, never really liked the look of them and they suffer the Japanese interior for me, weird switchgear and crap quality plastics, although the seats looks great

Great cars , can you do a review of the gtr next 🤔

Always pick an auto over a manual. 👌

I bought a new 2019 370Z 6MT with the sport pkg in Magnetic black and currently have about 44K miles on it. I had some stiffer Hotchkis anti-roll bars and stainless steel brake lines put in and in about a month I'm bringing it down to LA California to have a high performance exhaust system and tuned intake system installed, along with an EcuTek tune on a chassis dyno. We're figuring on getting probably another ~40 hp of peak horsepower and about a 12% gain in torque across the rev range. Future upgrades are planned for reducing the car's weight a modest amount, without butchering the appearance or functionality, and stiffening the chassis in certain places with some aluminum alloy chassis braces. The car is an absolute blast to drive and is eminently practical for me as a daily driver. I have had sports cars in the past: an MGB, an Austin Healy Sprite and a Porsche 944s and this is the best car by far. There have been no reliability or quality issues, with normal maintenance being my only expenses.

Literally deciding on buying a 370Z this couldn't of come at a better time

My gaffer had one. It was louder than that. It was epic.

Guaranteed next purchase Matt !!!!!!!!!!!! Nisan 370Z😊😊

Phew! I was a bit worried around 7:30, your face went serious and I was waiting to see the dreaded blue flashing lights... Don't think "I was just demonstrating it's speed for my RU-vidrs officer" would go down to well 😂

Thats how a sports car should sound epic