Should you buy an EARLY Nissan 370Z Nismo? | Test Drive and Review

Today I'm reviewing the Nissan 370z Nismo and despite the bad press I very much enjoyed myself. With a 3.7L V6 that sounds power directly to the rear wheels, it would be fair to describe this car as loose. Fantastic fun as a result, but loose.
For less than £20,000 you can pick up a 2013 Nissan Nismo and I have to say I don't think you'd be able to find another rear wheel V6 coupe that is that much fun very easily.
I would LOVE to drive one of these properly but until that day comes, this is a sensible and tame road test of what I think is a superbly fun car and one I would highly recommend if anybody is after some real fun that won't brake the bank!
00:00 Intro
00:28 Drive
00:52 Engine
02:01 Tunnel
02:09 Ride
02:22 Cabin Noise
02:45 Design
03:01 My Favourite Quirk
03:14 Interior
03:37 Quirks
04:25 What Does it Drive Like?
05:04 Better than a Cayman?
05:43 Cool Bits
06:53 Would I Buy One?
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[@randomthoughts9463]

Nice! - I bought (new) a 2018 370Z Nismo and it just kicks arse. Black with red trim and I installed Stillen Gen 3 long tubes with the new K&N Extreme Flow (RX-4730XD) along with AAM resonated cat deletes and a performance re-tune. When I lose the arse end, she always steers straight! Love it.

[@RobShreds]

I have a black 2014 Nismo v1…love the car but I can vouch for an eager back end 😂 gets praise everywhere I go though

[@macswhips]

I bet you’ve had a few scares over the year?! But yeah what a fantastic looking thing

[@lillywilliams_]

This is a really great and very comprehensive review ❤

[@macswhips]

Thank you Lilly, I’ve been enjoying you videos a lot recently too! ❤️

[@morganseals3415]

Hey. I’ve really been enjoying both of your content. It’s great!

[@x-retsu3220]

That shifting feature is called Synchro RevMatch and it can be turned off if you hold the button by the shifter for a few seconds. The "S" on the tach will turn off once you have done so.

[@macswhips]

Ah thank you for the education! I quite enjoyed it to be honest with you

[@RobBarter]

Love the video.....but I'm biased :) I have a 2013 v1 Nismo with Sports Cats, cold air intakes and lightened flywheel amongst other 'improvements'. Not been on track to dare turn off traction control yet though.

[@macswhips]

Ah thanks Rob. I appreciate the comment. How long have you had yours? I’m guessing the mods make a noticeable difference?! I don’t blame you for not tracking it, although I bet when you get confident with the loose back end they are a lot of fun!

[@julioooz34]

370 v1 nismo is the best!!!!

[@macswhips]

Some car I have to say! I wonder what the new ones are like

[@NorthCamZ]

@@macswhipsthe later nismos are very similar but actually not as stiff, so for track use the V1 is the way to go.

[@aarongordon4836]

This is the same model as my car and I think its abso perf

[@macswhips]

Ah lucky you! Yeah they are fantastic. I wish I had a bit more chance to properly drive it. I imagine you have a lot of fun! Do you daily it?

[@aarongordon4836]

@@macswhips of course she is daily driven I have no other car daily is the only way to go! Never a moment in driving and not having fun!

[@macswhips]

I can imagine. Some scary moments on the regular I would think haha

[@Amirrajabzdeh]

my dream car is a Nissan 370z I am only 9 turning 10

[@fazeracco0n503]

Same, I’m 21 and saving up for my 2014 nismo haha. I wish you the luck man finding a 2014 nismo in mint condition with low or decent miles in the future

[@kingybn7847]

where and how much for it ?

[@macswhips]

It was sold in Derby and it went for £20,000 ish

[@tonij4073]

Woww first of all ur funny and am not sure u even tryin 😅 And love ur video, first time here Thank you!

[@macswhips]

Ah thank you. Really appreciate the comment and glad you enjoyed it! More reviews to come over the next few weeks😁

[@wassimdhaouahira7907]

Stick to your day job.

[@macswhips]

😂