Nissan Built A Great Z But Here's Why It's Not Good Enough

I finally get to drive the Nissan Z! Worth the wait? Yes and No
0:00 Intro
1:10 Exterior
6:26 Interior
10:04 Technology
12:47 Power
14:02 Driving Experience
17:45 Overall Rating
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[@hartsickdisciple]

I recently bought a 2024 Z Performance w/6-speed manual. I bought it with 6000 miles on it, so I got it for substantially below MSRP. This is my 5th Z car, and I love it. It reminds me of all the prior generations of Z car at once. The exterior styling has cues from every single generation of Z. I think Nissan knocked the styling out of the park. They went back to the original Z logo and exterior badge placement, which is the right kind of nostalgia. This is probably the final generation of internal combustion Z car, and I love what Nissan did with it. They're keeping the production numbers quite low as well. Nissan is only building about 100 of these per month, so you don't see them on the road very often. I'm so happy that Nissan decided to build this car.

[@willyhwang1059]

The 90s 300ZX has the best looking tail lights treatment of all Z cars, for me.

[@ShiftingLanes]

💯

[@madrx2]

You mean the one that copied Ferrari. lol

[@willyhwang1059]

@@madrx2 LOL Z32 was distinctive looking and remains so till this day.

[@Sosonny214]

And headlights

[@Scantcity]

Great video! Nissan did some good work, it's not about ten's of a second on the track, it's about enjoying your drive daily.

[@Ap2_dc2_007]

I like that Manuel is an option!!!!! That’s how a GTR should have come!!!!

[@justinroc326]

This channel is definitely gonna blow up! Anyone that has the sentiment you mentioned in the intro understands what being a car enthusiast is all about

[@ShiftingLanes]

Thanks for the support bud!

[@ZeroTempz]

“You’re gonna want to have a car that makes you look forward to driving it again tomorrow.” What a line

[@prasanthayoung9682]

Well said! . I was lucky enough to secure a manual C in Australia .driving experience is amazing with heaps of power. Hard to avoid spending ticket..

[@Ricky_H]

Love your reviews, Hanson. I've owned a 370z and am waiting for the right time to buy the new Z.

[@ShiftingLanes]

Thanks for watching!!

[@jdmsnail2505]

Hope it works out brotha you won't regret your decision there so good 👍

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

We just got our 18 yr old son a 370Z .. Car has some nice power to it, not going to lie and also not going to act like a 15 yr old that if it isnt 1000 hp its slow. Its 332 hp has plenty of move to it.

[@seikocitizenwatches]

It’s not selling for sure, haven’t spotted one yet in sunny Southern California. I’m not sure if it will survive the next update coming up just a few years.

[@R0s3456]

The markups definitely don’t help sales either

[@c.m.7037]

The economy is slowing down too.

[@dtna]

It is just a new body, built on the old chassis. Look at the air vents. Same parts as the last Z. Poor build quality. Look at the gaps between the body panels. Between the rear hatch and the body, too. Very attractive, but poor build quality. And I've never seen one on the road in SoCal, either.

[@Copesthetic-Aesthetic]

Is there a law in Japan that says all cars must have a ridiculously huge front grill? Examples; Yaris Camry Mazda 3, and now this thing. I think they were trying to make it look slightly menacing. But, ended up making a car that looks like a fish trying to catch food.

[@NFSINSANE]

They actually have a much nicer front fascia for the Japanese spec Z, you should check it out. It's much nicer than the US front

[@malrofo]

Pretty much everything Toyota makes

[@2seep]

The Nissan z is a revival of the s30, it looks amazing. The Nissan z sounds amazing with cold air intakes and a borla exhaust. However the base trim is the only one worth getting. It’s the lightest variant, has manual, and you would’ve upgraded all of its “performance parts” to better ones anyways. The vr30 is an amazing engine.

[@omnipotentgaming166]

I wish they just gave it more power

[@xXKraNcaRXx]

It comes restricted from factory, some basic mods and its pushing 500hp.

[@BlackNAVYAmericanVET]

Great review

[@ShiftingLanes]

Thanks man!

[@Driver_0ne]

Fender is on the front. The rear is the quarter panel. The name implies the location.

[@4evaavfc]

Nice review.

[@schellingrs]

The Mazda MX5 Miata cup holders are brilliant actually. You can move them around if you want to.

[@kobedabest]

Red looks gorgeous!

[@mavricxx]

Watching this makes me love my S550 Mustang GT even more. It's so versatile, looks sexy as hell, it's fast, has a huge trunk and I have a rear seat even if small I can fit short people back there. I like the new Z but it's not versatile enough and hate the front end. The side and tail looks amazing but that front end just kills it for me. Funny enough, I hate the rear end of the new 2024 Mustang but love the new front end.

[@talkingwithcars]

Great review ! I like the car. I’ve always been a Z fan and this one is very nice. Just wish there were more around and some I could test drive.

[@MrDilwo]

Yeah I'd have to fly out somewhere to even test drive one... and thats if it even exists on the lot. I still don't know if I'd fit in it, I'm 6'5, so it'd definitely be a bit of a squeeze.

[@nickmuaythaiandfitness]

My favorite is the 240z

[@EpiCz_Izzy]

Even though your titles is an oxymoron, I’ll drop a like anyway.

[@saulespino2510]

No mention of the front wish bone suspension?

[@michaelspehar695]

When are car reviewers going to question why it is nearly impossible to find a new 2023 Z to purchase? What the heck is the hold up?

[@julianbryantjb]

That 54,956.56 price tag for this car is giving people heartburn! I picked up handles for my350z at the dealer and only 1 out of the 3 they had was sold! They were all automatic! There was rows of sentra, Altima, rogues, etc in the front of the dealership! I think z needs more than just LCD screens, turbos, rev launch! The vr30 tt will put many off, because you could hit that number with the 370z and some mods!

[@christercooke8782]

You mentioned the GR Corolla. Which would you choose if you could purchase one of the two? I know it’s a completely different car. Just curious.

[@sethm10]

Nice review. Considering chassis and some carry over from the 370, I think it’s over priced. Needs flat bottom steering wheel. Hoping the side mirrors are power folding. Would also say it at that price should have vented seats. But yes better then the 370. $54k outside of my range. I would go with the sport but only if it had the comfort package this performance has.

[@alexc.7449]

Great video; what injector cleaner would you recommend for a 2012 Volvo S60 T5? Thank you in advance

[@woohunter1]

Moonshine.

[@saulespino2510]

Luca"s

[@julioooz34]

The new z is nice but I don’t think it will ever look better than a 350z/370z it’s just different 😭😭

[@vagabond1776]

Love the look of the Z. My only gripe with the design is the katana accent…wish Nissan would offer a blackout or dark chrome version (less distracting, especially on a black car). Don’t know why Nissan went with a completely new front bumper on the NISMO when they could’ve simply added a full mesh grill and corner air vents…the new front end now looks like a BRZ/GR86 (not bad, just not unique). And hopefully the aftermarket can fix the manual gearbox. I would still choose the Z over the Supra…can’t stand fake vents, let alone the wind buffeting.

[@marvinmurakami8828]

You can always get that part painted.

[@layneadams161]

Have a 370z 2020 midnight blue,wiper blades for rear window, motion detector sensor and fold down left and right mirrors cell phone charging slot.

[@patcurrie9888]

Too bad Nissan screwed up production. Major media buzz & no inventory?!? I would have so gotten a Base in Rosewood with 18 inch grey wheels. The two tone is ridiculous being a a giant black sticker. What the hell Nissan 53 Large and a giant decal???

[@JXiong-zo8ig]

WOW THAT ENGINE BAY IS DIRTY AXX HXLL!!!

[@rkks43928]

Maybe someday but right now I'll stick with my 370Z for a while, quite a while. Mine is a 2020 and while the design is old it still - breaks necks - and is timeless, IMO. For me the looks of the new Z does not resonate, although seeing it in person could help. I also like the naturally aspirated engine in the 370. The dealerships don't help...

[@ralphsmallblock4367]

I agree the essence of a true sports car the new Z caters to all who want gadgets Z Nismo manual is a trip and 1/2🤘

[@BriCLK]

Full disclosure: When I met my wife in 1996, she was driving a new 300Z. (I'm a lucky guy! 🥰) I just bought a 2024 Nissan Z 1 week ago. As our narrator noted, online images of the Z absolutely DO NOT do justice with respect to seeing the car in-person. That was my experience when I saw my Z in the Showroom. The 2nd day I had the car, I came out of our local organic market to find a young gentleman videoing my new Z. (He was driving a Porsche Cayenne) I look forward to driving my Z each day, and I look forward to meeting a lot of new auto enthusiasts each time I go for a ride. I will admit that within the 1st week of owning my 2024 Z, I am searching for an upgraded Cat-Back. Leaning to the Borla Atak! 🤓

[@robn2514]

Are you still loving this clutch? I'm really keen to hear more positive stories from this new and innovative product. The Aussies seem to be smashing it in the aftermarket lately. I hope Uniclutch learn how to put their products out there more and increase their self promotion like some of the other big Aussie names do.

[@powerboatguy2308]

I like the car, but it needed 50 more factory h.p. and a manual for the Nismo.

[@erichenry1472]

I test drove the sport model a few months ago... i wasn't impressed probably because they were asking mid 50's for it. (Stupid dealer markup) I hopped back in my 20 year old BMW 540i and still liked it better. I do like the look of this over the Supra any day. I wish they would have tuned this engine to about 420hp/ 400 tq, knowing that the B58 engine in the supra is underrated @ 382/369

[@thedevilsadvocate3710]

They made the car with a large amount of 370z parts.... A redesign of this brand should never allow that to happen. It should have been a complete redesign. And even then, from the factory, it's not the Supra's equal. They aimed low and they achieved it :(

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

The 'Z' missed two very important details: It does not have a removable Targa top and it does not have rear seats where you can put your dog or child. Open top driving is what makes a sports car fun and having even small rear seating for your child/dog makes it ever better. When I was car shopping, I did test drive the Z but it had too many weak points that were not justified for $50K. Also the materials, fit and finish felt cheap. So I wound up buying a JCW Mini Cooper convertible in beautiful Rebel Green with Tan interior. It's shorter in length than a Z, yet it seats four people and the top can be half open (sunroof) or full top down (convertible). Additionally, the rear seats fold down for even more storage space and the cup holders are front and center where they belong. And because it's a Mini it also has go-kart handling. I really wanted to love the new Z but for me, it's a flop. And what's up with that cheap hood-prop? Seriously? Nissan needs to go back to the drawing board -again.

[@cedricmiller4370]

Having back seats would take away from the sports car feel tho think about it even the Corvettes never had backseats they should leave rear seat options to family sedans and SUVs

[@goulartaf66]

I do wish they would've used more of a matte silver or matte black finish on the steering wheel and infotainment system that gloss black is just too bright gonna show fingerprints and scratches real

[@Cristobal_Ygnacio_Arriaga]

I think what hurt this car was the hype around it. People swore up and down that it would be a better all around car than the Supra and all of that for less money. When it didn’t beat the Supra the only things that had going for it was that it’s 100% Japanese, manual transmission and slightly cheaper…and then Toyota put a manual in the Supra…so now the Z has even less going for it.

[@heilong79]

It looks great, has old school functionality(old cars are better), Turbo engine and is RWD manual, I mean all that should add upt to a great car. Sad it is not being released in my country but the yearly tax bill on it would have been over 2k and it would have cost the equivilant of 100,000 dollars like the Supra is so way out side of my price range.

[@benny6712]

The big negative is that it’s a GDI. Yes, you may get more power but it is going to make carbon deposit buildup on the intake valves and intake tract than port injection.

[@corvettezr1ism]

What new doesn't also have that?

[@benny6712]

@@corvettezr1ism that’s what I am saying, manufacturers now sacrifice longevity for more power and not thinking of the pain of having to remove all of the carbon buildup on the intake valves and in the intake tract yourself rather than being charged to the moon for that service from a shop

[@corvettezr1ism]

@@benny6712 I do agree with you and it's sadly going to stay that way. A carbon cleaning every 60k miles isn't too bad as it's only 500$. Still better then the prospect of owning an EV

[@benny6712]

@@corvettezr1ism ya I know that is how it is going to be nowadays, but DIY auto repairs is way better than forking out $500+ especially that nowadays inflation just ruins everything. But ya I get you, that’s the sad reality of cars, car manufacturers and shops today.

[@dontezcristol3017]

I just bought this car and Jeez don't listen to these guys that claim to know something. They don't!! I have 15 high performance vehicles that I actually pay for. These "review" guys don't own these vehicles. The Z is absolutely my favorite small car ever. It looks great without trying too hard.

[@dontezcristol3017]

Be your own man with your own attitude!! Never want to be like someone else! Love you all!

[@alengreen589]

It´s not good enough for you because it´s a fair priced 3 L V6 TT, 2 door coupe GT Car and not a performance Car like the Supra?

[@Geor_546]

Have you heard of nismo???

[@alengreen589]

@@Geor_546 Nismo what is this, can you eat that?

[@NFSINSANE]

Fair priced my ass

[@BlackNAVYAmericanVET]

Mark ups stopped me . 10 grand

[@cedricmiller4370]

Exactly that's correct as long as they continue with 10k mark ups they can continue remaining on the dealership lots no one is wanting to be bothered with excessive overcharging debt thats why we don't see no new z on the highway I've only seen 2 of them on the road tgsts

[@goulartaf66]

Not sure why Nissan couldn't change out door latches change everything out instead are utilizing stuff from past Z cars.

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

IF you actually paid attention, you would know why

[@vincemc2259]

@5:14 that's what she said

[@TGFTH]

Wish it was lighter like under 3k pound

[@devincruz1465]

Maybe it has to grow on me not feeling it yet

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

BMW built a Supra, do we need to tell you why its not good ???

[@makoimonroe2633]

Hitler mustache on that z is all I see!

[@Ap2_dc2_007]

I’m sure convertible ans T-top owning soon!!!

[@odinikita4821]

You say it's not good enough I don't think you know what you're talking about

[@mperformance3502]

What’s your credibility to say otherwise?

[@prospect2664]

supra is like 15-20k euros cheaper and for that price i would rather get the new supra then the Z

[@Tain950]

I personally wouldn’t buy this car but that ‘s only because it’s way to similar to my 370Z Nismo that I’ve owned for almost 10 years.

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

Didn't stop those from buying the 260Z or 280Z or 300Z or 350Z or 370Z from the 240Z ...

[@protectork9831]

Will this be reliable . Nissan is not known exactly for reliability

[@hartsickdisciple]

The Z car has a history of being very reliable (especially the 350z and 370z). The VR30 engine that's in the new Z has been around since 2016, and it's generally very reliable. Nissan had made some of the best V6 engines of all time, going back through the VQ all the way back to the VG30 in the mid 1980's.

[@protectork9831]

@@hartsickdisciple I have been reading turbo going bad in infinity models with this engine. Was that issue resolved . I am 50 50 between z400 and civic type R/integra type s

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

Nissan Built A Great Z But Here's Why It's Not Good Enough Because in the internet world everything is about size, and the internet social warriors want the BMW made Supra because its faster from the factory.

[@stms4411]

Too big and too heavy makes this a car for people who want a GT and not a sports car

[@whouwit6392]

Its a leftover garage bin 370 with a less reliable engine and barely faster than the 370. Plus the car is seriously overweight 3600lbs? There is no reason to buy the z over a NA V8 camaro which barely weighs more. Huge failure.

[@hartsickdisciple]

As someone who owned a 370z and now owns a 2024 Z, I wholeheartedly disagree. The new car is based on the 370z, but it drives differently. The engine is strong and responds well to intake/exhaust/tuning. This car can be tuned to 500 horsepower with a few grand invested. It rides better than the 370z and the interior upgrades add up to a much more premium experience. You really have to drive it to understand. This is coming from someone who's owned V8 muscle and pony cars. It's also important to remember what this car represents in 2024. It's being made as a limited production send-off to the internal combustion Z car. It's not meant to be a cost-effective track weapon. This is a car for people who love Z cars and/or want a beautiful, fast GT sports car.

[@ashton3140]

What I got from this video: The new Nissan Z looks bigger and slimmer than it actually is

[@dlj1285]

Breaking necks? Really? It's not bad looks-wise, but the breaking necks bit might be going a bit too far. They did a good job with the design overall though for sure.

[@Ttran778]

I say this, as a massive Nissan fanboy and two-time VQ owner (3 in a week): - Nissan really said FU by giving us a recycled Q60 (lets not lie, thats what it is) - not even just that, the VR30 received minimal attention before basically being dropped back into the modified FM platform - the steering feel is muted when compared to the 370Z/G37 - dollar for dollar, we're getting less than the top trim GR supra - even after all these years, Nissan devs still can't fish their heads out their asses and actually allow the VDC to turn both traction control and YAW sensors off for full analog feel; the Genesis 3.8 could do it, the BRZ could do it, fuck me the early Boxster and Miatas could do it....

[@s7v7nfiv5]

You hit the nail on the head but you missed the main 400z killer..the shitbox transmission.

[@jeokagem8002]

Errr, the Mustang is a whale in comparison!? It's difficult to not want to drive a Z, if you've owned one before... the cars just seem to "fit" on/around you like nothing else! Power is not everything - the driving experience is what always matters most!

[@willyhwang1059]

love (not!) the finding nemo fish head front end

[@ashGR3.0]

Its not perfect because b58 and GR supra exist! 😂😂

[@Sosonny214]

50k for a z bad deal. 😂

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

$55k for a Transgender Supra ??? $55k for a Cross dressing BMW ??? $55k for a BMW that identifies as a Supra ???

[@NycX360]

Steering wheel looks too big

[@mikewatch1487]

Old chassis and not enough power. I drove a Nismo last week and wasn’t impressed at all even at MSRP. Nissan didn’t spend enough money on this car update. It’s basically a 370 Z with a different body. Fail in my book

[@arlenburgin2392]

Looks cheap and slapped together. Mx-5 for me

[@bored2323]

Lol that car is maybe a 6/10 as far as looks go not a 10/10 .. that would be putting this car at Lamborghini levels witch it’s clearly not