Is the 2024 Nissan Z Heritage Edition the BEST new sports car you should BUY?

[@weirdshibainu]

I went to McDonald's this morning and ordered an Egg McMuffin with extra cheese. The employee said they don't come with extra cheese. I told them Joe Raiti said it was ok. The manager overheard the conversation and told the employee he'd take care of the order. He said " Joe Raiti?" I said yes. With a wink and a nod, he said " no zonks here". The McMuffin was loaded with cheese and to my surprise he threw in a side of hash browns. Thanks for tip Joe.

[@RaitisRides]

This is the best comment ever! Thanks for making my day!

[@ToddDolce]

This was funny! Sometimes there are still the simple things, the acts of kindness and proof that the world is smaller than we ever imagined. Thanks for sharing!

[@catguy64]

chrome lugs. Zonk!

[@leopardcat9]

Not going to lie, this would be cool if you really did go to McDonalds to try it out, otherwise your just telling stories & it loses some of the magic in the story.

[@Kryptic1046]

Nice Z. Can't wait til they produce like 4 of these for the open market.

[@7Roxer]

😂😂

[@RaitisRides]

LOL You are freaking hilarious!

[@RaitisRides]

@@7Roxer Made me laugh too!

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

Crazy dealer markup, they can probably keep them too!

[@BANDIT_ZX]

Nailed it 😢

[@IOSARBX]

Raiti's Rides, I subscribed because your videos are super cool!

[@newdecca]

Welcome to the club bruh.

[@RaitisRides]

That really means the world! Thank you!

[@RaitisRides]

@@newdeccathat’s so awesome of you to say!

[@vinniecorleone62]

My dad & I test drove a new 1970 Datsun 240-Z at a Portland Maine Datsun dealership! He loved the "Z", but bought a new 510 wagon instead, ironically that same Orange exterior color! I think this new special version is one handsome SOB & I loved your passionate look at it Joe, bravo my man!

[@RaitisRides]

That’s an awesome story Vinnie! I appreciate you telling it and thank you for letting g me share my car passion with you.

[@rickjames6867]

Lovely orange and black sports car. In my opinion. This car sits right in the sweet spot for every day use. This car would be a nice way to join the Z club.

[@skip741x3]

same orange as my old 72 240z back in the day.... though mine had grey primer, black primer and tons of bondo.

[@RaitisRides]

I like the way that you think!

[@funkyfurballs1078]

@@skip741x3 Is it really 918? Probably much brighter with the modern paint.

[@ezioahmet4192]

That front bumper makes all the difference. Front end finally looks great

[@kennyphun1946]

Not really lol

[@RaitisRides]

You are not the first to say that!

[@RaitisRides]

@@kennyphun1946 I guess it depends on who you ask.

[@altimgamr]

The regular performance one looks the best. The nismo is ok

[@dark6c159]

i wish they painted it silver.

[@morrisf3957]

One of the last real sports cars still standing

[@SpringfieldTony]

best looking Z ever - my new fave

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad to hear you say that!

[@DavesNotHereMan-]

I drive a truck 10+ hrs a day and I've maybe seen 4 Z's total since they came out

[@RaitisRides]

I totally believe you Dave!

[@drewmax-kl4oy]

I've only seen one but it wasn't even in my town. I'm a truck driver as well. Very rare

[@lee-gd8iq]

I live in DFW metroplex. I've seen only one. Does Nissan still claim these are selling great? I've never believed them.

[@davidhenry8137]

Own a 2008 350z touring roadster convertible. It is so smooth/ great! Very quick to drive. Love it alot of fun.

[@aaronfrazier5520]

I love the tail lights on the z and the orange looks really good

[@RaitisRides]

i am os glad to hear that Aaron!

[@UncleMavericq]

Instant Classic ❤

[@RaitisRides]

You may be right

[@nirajlama5325]

Raiti Ride , you dont disappoint

[@RaitisRides]

That means the world!

[@anthonylipitt2993]

❤ the Z Nissan is killing it, sport and now the heritage is 😎👍...

[@RaitisRides]

They have more to come Anthony!

[@chiefenumclaw7960]

Dream Car: Nissan Z Dream Boat: Joe Raiti

[@RaitisRides]

You are way too kind!

[@loriraiti4924]

I couldn’t agree more!

[@RaitisRides]

@@loriraiti4924 You are super sweet and my favorite!

[@HanabiiiUwU]

@@RaitisRides Nice save! No zonks for you! 😂

[@dominickirkwood]

Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍

[@RaitisRides]

I’m so glad that I could share this one with you!

[@brooklynbandit6788]

Nissan 🔨 nailed it joe!

[@RaitisRides]

I love what you did there brother!

[@corvette2007]

I had three Zs 1973 240, 1978 280 and a 1982 turbo 2+2 which was loaded, all good cars

[@robertvermouth193]

Best car reviewer on KZbin.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Robert for having back!

[@randahlbeach]

Yes, Thank You Lori!!!! Cheers to both of you. These videos are a MUST watch for me!! Cheers from Vancouver, Canada

[@RaitisRides]

We appreciate you so much! Thanks for showing Lori some love!

[@krob8823]

Gives me Datsun vibes. The 370 is my favorite Z looks wise still. But that 350 stock exhaust note 🥵. Love it.

[@fordmuscleluis9710]

Beautiful Orange color exotic car with Heritage edition love this review

[@magnoliap5824]

I remember seeing all those 240z’s in blue back in the day!

[@RaitisRides]

Those were the days!

[@07wrxtr1]

@@RaitisRides Yeah gimme a midnight blue Nismo with the heritage front end and fender flares

[@tizodd6]

Love that front grille. If the base Z had that grille when I was looking, I may have considered buying it over my Supra. Nah, I love my Supra😂 But I really do dig this grille over the base giant rectangle. Looks much better imo.

[@epicFrogman]

supra looks like a duck beak, love the side profile though

[@kickazzdrummer666]

You mean BMW?

[@tizodd6]

@@kickazzdrummer666 I never mentioned Toyota. Also, the BMW thing is old 🥱

[@Nismo1983]

Transgender 🏳️‍⚧️ z4 !

[@alicekim7351]

@@Nismo1983 no one cares about the z4

[@blakerh]

Best looking Z yet!

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you approve!

[@Sire638]

Beautiful Z love it!!!!!!!!!

[@RaitisRides]

You have good taste!

[@Maddizm]

That's a Nice Front End, All around smoothness, profile Flare and wheelz .

[@RaitisRides]

Wait until you see it in person David!

[@jdm-ii9wq]

I had a 1975-1/2 Nissan 280zx. Brown with vinyl roof. Factory 8-track. Loved that car.

[@jeffmeyers8417]

Joe, really enjoy your car reviews! Thanks for making it interesting. Great job!

[@RaitisRides]

That really means the world to me Jeff!

[@DavidWolfer]

You’re the best Joe!! I see a new video, I click right away.

[@RaitisRides]

I can't do it without your great support!

[@TheTonyLshow]

Great seeing you and the first lady again in MIami. You inspired me to get better in the review of cars, but you are the BEST and we're proud of you and thankful. !!! . Keep it up and hope to see you again soon - LA??

[@RaitisRides]

You are awesome Tony! It was great to see you! I will be in LA for sure!

[@johnshope620]

I love the retro look, resembles the original Two A Tea

[@RaitisRides]

You are spot on John!

[@LuisUrbieta]

Viva the Nissan Z!

[@RaitisRides]

So glad that you are liking this one Luis!

[@LuisUrbieta]

@@RaitisRides will you please do a video on the BMW i7 thank you so much for letting me know that I really like this Nissan z

[@tomdrummy4984]

Love this ! One of my favorite looking sports cars……inside and out. Ready for on throttle ! Thanks Lori and Joe 😎

[@RaitisRides]

You are the best Tom! i know you will stay tuned!

[@PQ28120]

The color is fantastic. I love this car cant wait to see what used market is like for them in the next 10 years

[@newdecca]

😂

[@RaitisRides]

Will be interesting to see how it pans out!

[@robertbrown9785]

foot note- you're the best car reviewer out there- hands down!! "Too the door panels"! love it :)

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Robert for having my back!

[@kevinminne1460]

Beautiful vehicle! Love what Nissan has done!

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you are loving this one Kevin!

[@kevinminne1460]

@@RaitisRides You do a great job! I'm a corporate trainer for Nissan so I guess I'm a little bias but I just love all cars and your channel, good stuff mate!

[@skip741x3]

I saw that nose before , glad its being implemented finally... it Really needs to be on All the versions, its a fantastic improvement...

[@RaitisRides]

We will see what happens

[@omarcortes5754]

It's manual 😍

[@RaitisRides]

Just the way that I like them!

[@trevorsutherland5263]

Does Nissan still produce them? Been out two years and I never seen even one of them and I live in Dallas where the rarest cars on earth pass me by every day on my way to work.

[@t-lawsfitness6044]

Love the look of it

[@ricco901]

Now THIS IS A Z 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 They can ditch that Black Wheels or or or add a lot of Orange accents to the wheels would be awesome. OMG.. Take the Orange to the interior too ❤️❤️ Since Godzilla is leaving.. They should think about incorporating sum integrated side ways LED fog lamps into that bumper 😈😈 That last Z should pay real homage to the Z with a Color matched Targa Top or a pair of Glass T Tops. Send her off with a BANG.. Somebody TAG Nissan Please.. This is a really cool idea 🔥🔥🔥🏋🏾🏋🏾🏋🏾🏋🏾❤️❤️❤️❤️ #NissanZ

[@RaitisRides]

Wow Ricco! I am so glad that you are loving this one.

[@trevorsutherland5263]

The fender flare reminds me of 1982-1986 Toyota Supra. Love the throwback vibe here....just with they'd actually build some so people can buy them...

[@suzanneflowers2230]

Love it. Just wish they'd accented the interior with the orange!

[@jz7551]

They should have used the Proto Spec seats, but instead of yellow, orange!!

[@RoadKing2013]

Oh no! I’m really wanting this! Had a 2005 Z and a 2010 Z. Loved them so much. Been into F150s since 2013. But may need to add this Z back into the garage.

[@RaitisRides]

Oh wow that is serious!

[@DGrey]

I enjoyed the video good stuff! I agree that there should be more special touches on the inside & in the engine compartment for all that extra money. I own a 2023 black performance model with the red/black interior. I Love the car. Wouldn't trade it for a heritage. Not even for a nismo version because that is far too expensive for just an extra 20 hp. The tighter handling is probably more of what I wanted in the Z I bought but $52K was enough.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for your great input and perspective!

[@jovani6044]

I wish I could see these out on the road more 🧡😮‍💨

[@RaitisRides]

Tell me about it!

[@jordantabat4143]

I would like to see a targa top or t-top. This heritage car is amazing. I agree with raitis on there needing to be orange trim on the inside and no badging. Badging really would have looked great on the inside for sure. Joe knows his stuff

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for being so supportive and for letting me share this special Z with you Jordan.

[@jordantabat4143]

@@RaitisRides always look forward to ur reviews. Ur welcome

[@spiritualarchitect4276]

I am keeping my 370. But if I was to get a new car, THAT orange hottie would be it. Best looking new Z yet.

[@byronargueta1026]

Awesome review!!!!!

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you for taking the time to say that!

[@Maddizm]

Friday night Surprize. Raiti Rock's a Z Ride Review

[@RaitisRides]

You guys deserve it foir sure!

[@benmclean2291]

It’s special enough. Love those fender flares, the R35 could do with some as well to give some definition to the rear arches.

[@RaitisRides]

Very good point!

[@amill1563]

Love the manual. Would have been nice to see the Nismo Recaro's with orange highlights inside.

[@RaitisRides]

Oh man that would be fantastic

[@StamatakosTom5791]

Amazing looking Z Joe, really digging this spec. and the new front end is dope! 😎🤜🤛

[@mimouneljouhri4604]

What a unique car i really loved it so much ❤ thank you 👍

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very welcome!

[@fantasyguru26]

I normally don't like racing stripes on a car but this one actually looks good. I'm with you on the zonks, the interior needs a splash of color. Contrast stitching would have been ideal. But wow what a gorgeous vehicle, unique design and I absolutely love the layout of the dash. Ventilated seats would have been a nice added bonus.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share this special Z with you!

[@robertruiz5417]

Excellent review joe

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Robert for letting me share it with you!

[@izzyiz810]

The pricing of nissan Z is historically laughable! When we were pining for the Skyline GT-R, it was because it beat everything out there. So when they brought it to America with a $20,000 premium on the car. Nobody really complained. We knew what we were getting. The best of Japan's technology. As the years progressed. The GTR became more of an unreasonable proposition. But at LEAST the GTR was competitive on tracks and in quality. Now here we are post-pandemic where 80% of corporations have gone full retard on product quality and pricing. And they obviously think we went full retard!!! So here we have the BRAND NEW Z.... With a chassis designed in 2002. Upgraded under infiniti to 11% tensile steel in 2014. That same updating passed over to the Z in 2022. You got new body panels. 2 new computer screens, and the infiniti Q60's, an upholstery redo... and the only true advancement, was the chinafied Mercedes transmission that struggles to shift crisp. Then you slap +$13k on the base price. Plus $20k on what would be the touring sport on the 370z. And $25k on the Nismo upgrade. Which is the exact same upgrade as on the 370z. This is no GTR. This is a 370z with worse weight distribution, worse suspension, and a whole lot faster to make it just a little more dangerous. This car would be respectable at 36k base, 42k performance, 54k Nismo. Because this car is a hodge podge of 2 decades of parts bin nissan junk.

[@RaitisRides]

very good commentary! Thanks for sharing that!

[@norriscreary]

Well said 👏. Appreciated

[@JorgeCanovas]

Killed it with this comment!

[@jz7551]

Man!! Zs are great looking cars, but this one is just gorgeous.

[@AustinSrpeligro-j2d]

I totally agree with you

[@RaitisRides]

You are not the only one saying that!

[@RaitisRides]

Same here!

[@MR3DDev]

What is it with orange being only on special editions. Is this a hard color to make in automotive paint?

[@RaitisRides]

I have always asked myself that same question. I know for this car it goes back to the original 918 orange paint for the early 70's.

[@zachery8841]

Super clean

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you think so.

[@kinghill500]

Nice color

[@RaitisRides]

It really pops nicely!

[@Steve23-392]

Great review, Very nice looking vehicle.

[@DanMeyer86]

Gr86 4Life ❤

[@RaitisRides]

Nothing wrong with that!

[@alexrain1188]

This car looks fantastic.

[@davidp2888]

Oh hell yes!

[@RaitisRides]

This really looked Fantastic

[@davidp2888]

@@RaitisRides Joe, I did a super thanks on the earlier video from today. Just want to let you know.

[@RaitisRides]

@@davidp2888 Oh wow that is so very generous of you! I will check it out right now!

[@antoniocail5608]

This is nice joe awesome video 📹

[@damnnitdave]

That color is growing on me.

[@RaitisRides]

Wait until you see it in person

[@simonchen6698]

The first video I saw from this channel was the 2025 Kia Carnival video (cause my family needs a minivan lol). Your narration is so good, you could probably sell me any car loaded with a trunk full of twinkies.

[@XxZ1GGYxX]

I keep forgetting that these cars even exist. I've seen more exotic cars on the road than I've seen these on the road.

[@RaitisRides]

You are definitely not the first to say that

[@jz7551]

These comments are getting old, mate

[@Orangestardust]

It's because Nissan is considered the worst of the Japanese brands and common thinking is the brand should be avoided. So, when they actually produce something good. It's like it came out of left field.​@@jz7551

[@onterrioredmon5711]

I like the z especially the nismo

[@RaitisRides]

You have great taste!

[@onterrioredmon5711]

@@RaitisRides thank you I’m a car lover as well ppl ask me all the time how do I know so much about cars and I tell them that it started when I was a kid going to the grocery store with my mom and reading car and driver magazines instead of going to the toy section and I used to watch my uncles and grandad fix on cars and I’d be right there with them asking questions and u also reviewed both of my dream cars Porsche 911 turbo S and the Escalade V

[@cardo1111]

Orange and black, just in time for Halloween 🎃

[@chuckcribbs3398]

I actually really like this version. Might be on my radar.

[@RaitisRides]

Oh wow, that is really great Chuck!

[@smittysmitty481]

Nice car & great review!

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you so much for letting me share it with you!

[@Tonycrossfit]

Beautiful car 👍 I love the car 😍

[@RaitisRides]

You have great taste Tony!

[@Blast215RC]

My favorite version so far of this new generation Z ~👀🔥‼️

[@RaitisRides]

That is so wonderful to hear!

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

Love your car video

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you for everything

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

​@@RaitisRidesWELCOME

[@RaitisRides]

@@DominionAnako-bb7ryyou’re awesome

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

@@RaitisRides Welcome

[@93ksj]

Ohhh we got a spicy one today 👀

[@RaitisRides]

Oh heck yes!

[@nicoleferrell1579]

I love your content I'm a car person 🎉I wanted one when I was in twenties

[@RaitisRides]

That is so wonderful Nicole! Thank you for letting me share my car passion with you!

[@kendalson7100]

Great looking little set of wheels. Interior looks fun too. Price is very good too.

[@RaitisRides]

i am glad that you approve on this one Kendalson!

[@josemendez-gr2hi]

What’s the difference between the heritage edition and the nismo? And which one is faster?

[@jeffmeyers8417]

Very nice Z. Love the heritage. Really like the orange. Big mistake not to put orange accents and the word heritage on the seats. If nissan going to charge more for the heritage then put more into the car

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you Jeff!

[@TheGodofSEO]

They finally nailed it.

[@jimthompson717]

As the owner of a 2025 BMW m440i x drive, I say let's celebrate and promote all coupes. We are a brotherhood. My dream car was the 240z in the 70's.

[@Peanut-218]

I want this exact car with manual or should i get the new FL5 type r ?? Thoughts?

[@maoinc13]

This color is just right for Halloween 🎃

[@RaitisRides]

Trick or Treat!

[@lionbeast178]

Great looking car, that orange just stands out. I would have to agree with you, Nissan should've carried the orange into the interior.

[@RaitisRides]

Great minds think a like!

[@steveaustin7306]

Beauty. Does significantly differ from original as its heavy. Like to see a lightened out version

[@RaitisRides]

How light would you like to see it?

[@steveaustin7306]

@@RaitisRides 3100 lb or so. Was 2300lbs now 3600.

[@mickeybrumfield764]

Joe, this looks like an epic on throttle vehicle. I don't know if people can wait to see your on throttle action without going nuts.

[@RaitisRides]

Oh it is going to be good for sure!

[@micahr2155]

Nice car

[@RaitisRides]

I’m so glad that you like this special edition Z

[@BigJeezie]

That Orange tickles me just right. I could but it would be a bad decision since the GT-R is new.

[@RaitisRides]

That is one way to look at it.

[@PatrickC139]

Good ol humidity. I can see the condensation in the lens Lol that happened to me really bad when I was out visiting the Caribbean one time. Completely drove me nuts when I was trying to take video.

[@RaitisRides]

It was freaking terrible!

[@loualiberti4781]

The nose job has cured this car’s biggest defect. Very Cool !

[@RaitisRides]

I am glad that you are digging this one.

[@cleasberg3461]

you dont need spoiler on car like that were the cab real sport car have that can you check air pressure in the weel?

[@islanddon865]

I really love this very slick, yet classy design. As for the Competition Orange, it gives it a bit of a bit of a "Racer Boy" look. lf that's what they're going for, a giant multicolored mylar rear wing would make it perfect 🤭

[@RaitisRides]

I guess they are trying to mimmick a color from the 70's they had.

[@milagosthomas9141]

The side shot of the front bumper 4:13 makes my eyes feel like its glitching or something. Weird

[@RaitisRides]

That is very weird

[@Tain950]

I love the Orange unfortunately I’m not crazy about the VR30

[@jeffs6090]

Brake calipers should be orange too.

[@RaitisRides]

I felt that was another mixed opportunity!

[@rozimantajuddin]

What the color code for this new orange

[@ixsmaelable]

Did they paint the back of the hood and door seals like they used to in heritage vehicles? Because they have cheapened and cut corners out in Pathfinder, Titan, and all other vehicles in their line up for the last few years.