Want a Sports Car? Don't Want a Porsche? You NEED To Consider the Nissan 370Z

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JayEmm on Cars

JayEmm on Cars

Күн бұрын

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@JayEmmOnCars
@JayEmmOnCars 6 ай бұрын
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@Leonardo-z2u
@Leonardo-z2u 5 ай бұрын
Porsche is better
@paulthomson9014
@paulthomson9014 5 ай бұрын
I don't know why but that awful new ferrari 12 cylinder reminds me of the 370z with daytona front end on it
@phatwayne
@phatwayne 6 ай бұрын
Does anyone else always have Autotrader open when watching?
@sumkunt0r
@sumkunt0r 6 ай бұрын
No but I often open it after the video finishes 😎
@nickmuffin1722
@nickmuffin1722 6 ай бұрын
Heck spy hahaha
@nikbear
@nikbear 6 ай бұрын
😮
@Goodman-4525
@Goodman-4525 6 ай бұрын
It opens by itself I have no idea why
@richboy900
@richboy900 6 ай бұрын
And then watch the price go up of said car when Jayemm or Demuro sees a bargain 😂🤦‍♂️
@gianleone
@gianleone 2 ай бұрын
I drove my '19 370Z across Europe many times, boot full of luggage and, in some cases, camping tents. Hours driving at speeds I cannot disclose here. This car takes on every adventure, thanks you for it, and most importantly, takes you back home. It's a special breed of granturismo, not as comfy as a Jaguar, not as fancy as a Porsche, but sturdier and more reliable than both combined. It takes you anywhere and back, fast. I call it Gran Turismo Avventura.
@TheDrAkira
@TheDrAkira 7 күн бұрын
You da man!
@nigelinasia2088
@nigelinasia2088 2 күн бұрын
A great camping sports car.
@nigelinasia2088
@nigelinasia2088 2 күн бұрын
A great camping sports car. Camped all over Japan in her. She is the best.
@SirCliffy
@SirCliffy 5 ай бұрын
Still have my '15 370Z Sport in showroom condition with only 53K miles. Completely stock and the rare color of Magma Red Metallic made years 13-16. Never had any problems, changed oil regularly at the dealer; what a gem to own one of these.
@daniellynch8993
@daniellynch8993 5 ай бұрын
wait till the slave goes , just had to do mine 39k miles. surprising you’ve made it that far without replacing 40k is usually the max.
@peterk8874
@peterk8874 Ай бұрын
@@daniellynch8993 Ok, the clutch slave is maybe a bit weak. But it might be also a bit related to your driving style. My Lady is 10 years now and still going strong. The Zetts are made in Japan and very reliable. There was some trouble with the steering lock and rust behind the door handle. Thats more or less all I know about issues with this car.
@Chills124
@Chills124 6 ай бұрын
Bought a 350z about 10 years ago for my second car, I remember looking at BMWs and Audis for months then I drove past a 350z in a dealership. Test drove it and loved it, had it for 4 years and I still miss it today :(
@masitraproductions977
@masitraproductions977 6 ай бұрын
Meh I had one about ten years back as well. Personally I think they were let down by the weight and lack of power.
@stephenschenider4007
@stephenschenider4007 6 ай бұрын
@@masitraproductions977 yeah
@neil5242
@neil5242 5 ай бұрын
Shudda bought the Beemer 😂
@code111japan
@code111japan 5 ай бұрын
@@masitraproductions977 Down on power? Compared to what? (in that year and price range?)
@slowspecv69
@slowspecv69 5 ай бұрын
@@masitraproductions977it made very solid amount of hp for the time, and especially considering the price. Came out with more power than the 4.6 mustang. Weight? It’s under 3300 pounds. Only thing lighter thats a front engine rwd platform that’s got Japanese reliability at the time would be a miata
@hazey888r
@hazey888r 5 ай бұрын
One of the most underrated sports car that journalists constantly shat on because of its dated interior. It's a rwd manual NA engine with plenty of usable power with pumped guards. With decent suspension tuning to firm up the front end and eliminate body roll , cat delete and exhaust plus an ecutec engine tune to wakeup the laggy throttle response add about 30kw extra, you have a recipe that leaves, ///M's & porches scratching their heads both in sound and handling. I have one and it's my pick over my e92 m3 for twisty club drives. Set of recaro sportster CS and it feels like a glove.
@benderbendingrodriguez6697
@benderbendingrodriguez6697 5 ай бұрын
Who buys a performance sports car for a fancy interior? Imo its just more expensive parts and electronics to replace down the road. I know this first hand going from an SLK merc to a 370z.
@H0neyB0y
@H0neyB0y 5 ай бұрын
Depending on which reviews you check when it was released 2009-2012 it was rated as an excellent value high hp sport car. Drawback was them holding onto to the model until 2021 which made it outdated which made people lose interest in favour of newer cars released
@michaelfoley906
@michaelfoley906 4 ай бұрын
The 350z was criticised for having a crappy interior but not sure the same was levelled at the 370....
@peterk8874
@peterk8874 Ай бұрын
@@michaelfoley906 Right, the 350 is a bit crappy/cheap looking. The 370 is not great but also not terrible.
@benhooper1956
@benhooper1956 6 ай бұрын
A few years ago we received some difficult family news, and in the spur of the moment decided to acquire a 370Z Nismo to do some adventures with while we could. Found a 23k mile car for about £23k, and it has been nothing short of astonishing in its capability as a GT car, being more comfortable to cruise to Provence in than the family Golf MkV, fuel economy is also surprisingly good. I don't do modern cars really and stick to classics, but the 370 is a car the type of which is essentially extinct now, a car with which you can star in your own stories and sagas, a car that is its own character. It is a curious thing, we don't drive it like a sports car and instead use it as a GT, but even then, it feels like a Japanese take on the Muscle car which, when you look at it and understand its conception, it kind of is. The 370 is alright, and its been the right car at the right time for us
@seethruhead7119
@seethruhead7119 5 ай бұрын
One of the best value sports cars you can get these days. Nothing really comes close in terms of value.
@staLkerhu
@staLkerhu 4 ай бұрын
The later 313PS model 350Z is probably better value for money. I just checked a hungarian site, and there a 2011 model 370Z with the basic 328PS costed 70% more, than a 2008 model 350Z with 313PS, they both have roughly the same mileage.
@aarongordon4836
@aarongordon4836 5 ай бұрын
As a 370z owner I daily mine and I absolutely love the car nothing drives like a Z yes it’s a bit to run but it is so worth it! Aftermarket support is amazing, nothing is as pure as this car, I never understand how people can overlook Nissan with their history
@ca9968
@ca9968 6 ай бұрын
The 350Z with a supercharger conversion is an absolute hoot to drive...Nissan South Africa offered it as an option on a new purchase back in the early 2000`s...
@rekluseman666
@rekluseman666 6 ай бұрын
I currently have one for sale on ebay.
@Skilz111
@Skilz111 5 ай бұрын
I had one! It was sooo much fun! 😄
@wabert1489
@wabert1489 5 ай бұрын
I’ve owned my 2020 370Z for a year and a half and it still gets me smiling ear to ear every time I drive it
@JTalismanF
@JTalismanF 5 ай бұрын
Have owned one since new in 2009. 15 years and no major repairs aside from the clutch slave cylinder. Great, great car. Fun to drive, good handling, enough power to be fun, good looking with some slight mods (mine is lowered on H&R springs, Volk wheels, greddy exhaust and some carbon fiber parts). I'm honestly considering selling my manual V-10 R8 to buy a low milage convertible 370Z manual and put the balance toward paying off my house... it's that good
@matthewjames3436
@matthewjames3436 6 ай бұрын
2017+ are around 20k, earlier ones are £710 a year tax which is a bit of a killer. Had a nismo, loved it, don't miss running it.
@AWMJoeyjoejoe
@AWMJoeyjoejoe 6 ай бұрын
Ouch! £710? That would be a bitter pill to swallow every year.
@ianjoyce5120
@ianjoyce5120 6 ай бұрын
Oh yeh! A tasty bitter pill. Only a couple of thousand miles. Worth it? Not really, then I drive it, totally worth t.
@ScottZ370
@ScottZ370 5 ай бұрын
@@AWMJoeyjoejoeMany SORN these cars for half the year, half’s the tax burden (and fuel!)
@Skilz111
@Skilz111 5 ай бұрын
@@AWMJoeyjoejoetell me bout it 😄
@Skilz111
@Skilz111 5 ай бұрын
@@ianjoyce5120hahaha I know right?! 😄
@joshbanks6367
@joshbanks6367 6 ай бұрын
The biggest problem with the 370Z is that government don’t want you to own one… the road tax on them is ridiculous!
@R-Tap
@R-Tap 6 ай бұрын
In Ireland the road tax would be over €2000 a year, 2k!
@sportzntouring
@sportzntouring 6 ай бұрын
Later cars are quite low. Mine is a 2018 and I pay £140/year.
@kebabaluba
@kebabaluba 5 ай бұрын
@@R-Tap What`s the deal with that?
@guser7137
@guser7137 5 ай бұрын
@@tomfox747 When is everyone going to take up and say "No More". A government is supposed to serve.
@zmast333
@zmast333 5 ай бұрын
Yeah... in Italy you'd pay 2000€ for a new one, then it gets "cheaper" as the car gets older, but still 1200€ after 10 years. Madness.
@tespenkr9924
@tespenkr9924 5 ай бұрын
As a 370Z owner, these cars are very reliable and fun stock. They also have a ton of aftermarket support for those who want to build a track or drift monster.
@Lofi.z34
@Lofi.z34 Ай бұрын
I've driven an AP1 S200, a Toyota GT86 and GR86, even a Gen 4 Viper. All in manual. But when I sat in a 370z (also manual) it was love at first sight. The body, the feel of the cockpit. The engine power especially at high RPM. And the bulletproof reliability of the engine and transmission.
@inkysteve
@inkysteve 6 ай бұрын
Just think, for 25k you can get yourself a brand new Fiesta, and it's got drum brakes on the back.
@Cookynator
@Cookynator 6 ай бұрын
You can't, the Fiesta was killed off last year. Ford dumped all their remaining stock by March of this year, at least in the UK.
@inkysteve
@inkysteve 6 ай бұрын
@Cookynator I saw one, of many, in Vospers a few months ago and that was the price.
@S.1-I-I-1-1
@S.1-I-I-1-1 6 ай бұрын
@@inkysteve I'd choose the FIesta every time over this thing.
@baronvonjo1929
@baronvonjo1929 5 ай бұрын
​@@inkysteve It ended production July 2023. In a few days it will have been one year since the last one left the factory.
@Jordan-qj7we
@Jordan-qj7we 5 ай бұрын
Least the Fiesta doesn't set you back 700 quid just to tax it 😂
@TheDrAkira
@TheDrAkira 7 күн бұрын
Yesterday i bought a 370z because my 350z was feeling lonely, and MAN WHAT AN UPGRADE AND EVOLUTION!!!! I completely in love with VQ engines. They are so much givers! They only want some love and care and they are happily running 7k rpm without issues! And as a daily? and Ol` grumpy and reliable Rav4 4doors with the 3SGE engine from 1999 hahahhaha
@martinron
@martinron 5 ай бұрын
I'm now in my mid-sixties and have raced, rallied, owned and driven many, many fast cars and the fact that every time I drive my 2013 370Z Sport Touring 6 spd it puts a massive smile on my face speaks volumes! It isn't about out and out speed, if you’re looking for that then go buy your 5.0 Mustang GT (and working in sales at a Ford store on Vancouver Island I've driven many) Sure the specials like the Shelby GT350 and GT500 I'd choose in a heartbeat, but all the others, Nah Mine is a very low mileage example in Grey and with 19" Rays its stunning. Sure, it needed a little help and some mature upgrades to get it to just how I wanted it, Mods like an Invidia Gemini Cat back exhaust (which sounds freekin amazing and absolutely no drone), 2.5' Z1 air intake (no cutting and no tuning required), combined giving a noticeable amount of additional pep. I've always disliked the stance of the stock 370Z so I added 20mm Z1 wheel spacers and an Eibach Pro Plus suspension upgrade kit which comes with 20mm lower uprated progressive rate springs and uprated adjustable sway bars, along with a new set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires the difference is night and day and my smile got much bigger! It's just a pure visceral driving pleasure!
@rx0102
@rx0102 5 ай бұрын
Do you really think the 370Z is more fun than a Miata or Toyota 86? I've heard the opposite a lot.
@martinron
@martinron 5 ай бұрын
@@rx0102 not necessarily, all three are great sports cars, I’ve driven several Miata’s and like the 370z they put a huge smile on my face, I love the light weight/lower power combo, it makes it a very different experience, particularly on or near the limit where momentum is key.
@rx0102
@rx0102 5 ай бұрын
@@martinron ohhh I see, that makes sense. thank you for sharing from the experience of your years!
@-Grifter
@-Grifter 6 ай бұрын
I had a 350z for about 6 years. It’s was a mid car with the 296bhp Rev up engine. GT spec. I loved it. I did fit a scorpion exhaust with sound amazing. I went through a tunnel once in front of a Lamborghini murcielago and floored it. He then pulled along beside me later and gave me the thumbs up. Maybe he had one in a previous life. Who knows but it made me feel good that it was recognised. Azure Blue and looked damn good. I didn’t care that it was a Nissan because they have a great sports car legacy. Funny enough my cousin got a 370z during the time which I saw once but never went in. I heard they softened things off a little in the 370 in regards to stability control etc. people should buy these. I’m in a 997.2 currently.
@PandaEatsPlanetEarth
@PandaEatsPlanetEarth 6 ай бұрын
I had a 350Z. At the time, I could have bought an S2000, the Crossfire and a Boxter and yet the 350Z was the best actual car. Never went wrong, really fast, great fun and decent on the motorway. Granted I wish I had the S2000 just so I could sell it for more, but no one I ever came across hated the 350Z. There was no badge snobbery. I was proud to have a Nissan.
@justinmaccreery2490
@justinmaccreery2490 5 ай бұрын
All of what Jay said about the 370Z is spot-on. However, one thing he didn't talk about is chassis to seat-of-the-pants feel, which the 370Z sorely lacks. After owning one for about two years, and driving it year around in upstate New York, snow tires and all, the missing factor was feedback and feeling. You never really knew what the car was doing beneath you under load. My 987.2 Boxster may be less powerful, but it communicates what's going on so much better than the Z that it's worth forgoing a few ponies.
@mandst5466
@mandst5466 5 ай бұрын
I have had a Nismo 370Z for five years , bullet proof reliable, £200 p/a tax (2018 plate) . Much sportier feel than a non Nismo , suspension, steering and brakes. Standard except for two resonated short tail axle back exhausts (sub £600) which make it sound absolutely wonderful. Quiet when you go easy and exotic when you don’t.
@longtailgt
@longtailgt 6 ай бұрын
Seeing a bog standard 370Z is an absolute revelation! Admittedly, if I did own one I'd of course personalise and tune it just a tiny bit, but still, seeing one in the way it left the factory all those years ago is a proper joy.
@aricroy4258
@aricroy4258 2 ай бұрын
no one cares what you'd do to your hypothetical car.
@Jus287
@Jus287 5 ай бұрын
I have owned a 350z and now a370z and i just love them! Mines a daily and driven sensibly get 32mpg. 😊
@RdV-
@RdV- 4 ай бұрын
I've got some big sticky tyres and still get 30mpg
@BOSICBYI-Everlong
@BOSICBYI-Everlong 5 ай бұрын
The Porsche Vs 370Z debate is interesting and I think you summarised it perfectly. I looked at both and opted to buy a well maintained, decent mileage Boxster 986. My Boxster cost me £8,250 (3.2s / Manual / 60k miles / optional hard-top), so whilst the 370Z is far newer and doesn't come with the negatives of the much older car (which I acknowledge are valid) I couldn't resist getting into the Porsche for quite a bit cheaper. I also think the driving experience is vastly different, the Porsche is lightweight by comparison, mid-mounted engine, and I imagine (as I haven't driven the 370Z) feels quite a bit more nimble. I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on the driving experience of those compared. I'd still like to own a 370Z at some point, as I think they look great and I love how rare they are on the road. I'm surprised how much the badge gets a bad rap, especially from those who have something eternally boring like a Golf or other non-descript hot-hatch.
@andycalifornia426
@andycalifornia426 4 ай бұрын
I think many people like to BELIEVE they're a car enthusiast but don't want to walk the talk... because they're not really an enthusiast (with regards to people buying non-descript hatchbacks instead of something interesting)
@videomaniac108
@videomaniac108 5 ай бұрын
Thanks JayEmm for an interesting and informative video that hits the nail on the head. In the later part of 2018 I decided to buy a good sports car again, having previously owned a Porsche, and was leaning towards a Porsche Cayman S. With the astronomical price, I realized that I would have to look for a good used one. Because I wanted to make sure that the car would have been given the best of care during its whole life, I decided to get a new Nissan 370z. I bought a 2019 model with the sport pkg and a 6MT. I later upgraded the anti-roll bars with some stiffer Hotchkiss bars and had a more efficient intake and cat back exhaust installed, along with a dyno tune. We got about 381 peak crankshaft horsepower with a pretty uniform torque increase across the whole rev range of about 15%. I have lightened the car by about 120lbs, with about 60lbs of it being unsprung rotational weight. The result is a car that has about the same horsepower to weight ratio as a late model Mustang GT with the Gen 3 Coyote engine and will do 0 to 60 in the low 4 second range, by my theoretical calculations. The main point here is that you can get a beautiful, true sports car with great reliability and can get impressive performance and handling without spending insane amounts of money. I am more than satisfied with my Z.
@GTR24
@GTR24 5 ай бұрын
These cars are so underrated. Here's all you need: 1. Clutch Slave Cylinder Relocation kit (Zspeed CMAK) 2. RJM Clutch Pedal mod 3. Short Throw Shifter with a weighted knob 4. Long Tube cold air intakes 5. Healthy Exhaust system
@jaioncebollero1168
@jaioncebollero1168 5 ай бұрын
Are from 09 is underrated? I don’t think so everyone knows about this car and what it can do lol. Not everything is underrated
@GTR24
@GTR24 5 ай бұрын
@@jaioncebollero1168 idk but in Texas, Nissans aren't respected unless your have a GTR. Mustangs, Chargers, Corvettes, Supras, and 911's are underrating them by comparison. But for the price, a tastefully modded 370z is a driver's car
@jaioncebollero1168
@jaioncebollero1168 5 ай бұрын
@@GTR24 Texas seems like a v8 or bust kinda state. Maybe a gtr or like you said a 911. Here in jersey it’s the same it’s just that for the money you could have a v8. I don’t think that’s them being underrated necessarily but overpriced for what it is even now 370’s are expensive
@4pevans
@4pevans 6 ай бұрын
The pic of the white 370 in the parking garage is frameable brilliant!!!
@sportzntouring
@sportzntouring 6 ай бұрын
That's a slow mo shot of mine. Features in a recent video "These mods made me fall in love with my 370z Nismo all over again".
@PeteAnda
@PeteAnda 6 ай бұрын
Best type of content, thanks. Every other car is a Porsche or Audi in north Essex, image is everything. Don’t see these, such a shame but it enables a few people to be different. I like that, as a gt86 and Elise driver, being different is in my dna.
@bahnstormerlife
@bahnstormerlife 6 ай бұрын
Absolutely spot on with your comments on Z cars......I've had mine 12 years and put 192,000 on it. Not as quick or desirable as some brands but I've had a lot of fun and it hasn't let me down.
@gkstarter1
@gkstarter1 6 ай бұрын
Great review. I live in Germany now since 23 years. Was in Köln on the weekend, omg, how boring was it to see every other Sports car to be a boring Porsche, YYAAWNNNN. Id rather have this any day and enjoy my SW20 MR2 Turbo and 95 model NSX every day. Thanks, rant over lol
@heiner71
@heiner71 5 ай бұрын
Yeah, I also rather have a used GR Yaris than a new 992 GT3 RS. Sounds to me like a case of "Die Trauben waren sowieso zu sauer". 🙂
@davidbewick9208
@davidbewick9208 5 ай бұрын
I remember the original 350Z. When I worked for Nissan we had a pre production 350Z to test drive. We all took it out in pairs on a pre planned route that had the speed cameras positions marked and the areas normally patrolled by unmarked police cars. Some people came back claiming some ridiculous speeds attained on the route but it seemed everyone was doing it! It drove really nicely and in a few days went through quite a few sets of rear tyres!
@mysteriousM8
@mysteriousM8 6 ай бұрын
Car throttle just put out a 350Z video not gone five minutes ago. Love all the Nissan hype
@warkal868
@warkal868 5 ай бұрын
I'm a Nissan guy. Owned a K10 March, with a B11 Sunny 1.5L engine. Sipped gas whole week driving, and as zippy. Bought a Nissan Datsun 280C. 1981 430 model. and a 99 Frontier. Never been disappointed. Nissan makes some really good vehicles, though lately like other companies, corporate decisions sucks. Drove a 350z. Mind blown away. Loved it. This looks even better and more agressive. Like the interior, and engine notes. One day I hope to own one. Thanks for the review.
@solocamo3654
@solocamo3654 6 ай бұрын
This is why I bought a G37 Sedan, all the goodies of the Z but more livable. Gas mileage is absolutely horrendous though, but as expected for a N/A V6 putting out 330hp.
@alexoliver9201
@alexoliver9201 6 ай бұрын
I had a 05 350z I sold it 2 years ago. Loved it
@richboy900
@richboy900 6 ай бұрын
10:15 here in rip off Ireland, the road tax for one of these is just over €1800 😳
@JayEmmOnCars
@JayEmmOnCars 6 ай бұрын
And that's why I don't complain about it
@freepadz6241
@freepadz6241 6 ай бұрын
Motor tax rates are higher in Ireland than in the UK, but tax on fuel is lower.
@cormackennedy1177
@cormackennedy1177 5 ай бұрын
It’s actually €2400 for a 270z as it’s at the 08+ tax rate and is in the highest band.
@cormackennedy1177
@cormackennedy1177 5 ай бұрын
It’s also what killed the rx8 here as it went from 1.3 or 1.6 tax (€358-€514 depending on how you registered it) to €2400 after 08 when the emissions based tax came in. It’s why there’s hardly any R3 versions of the rx8 here.
@andycalifornia426
@andycalifornia426 4 ай бұрын
"[British people] would rather have a standard boring Audi than a really nice cool sexy Nissan" - props for saying that!
@lukesisson6525
@lukesisson6525 6 ай бұрын
Had a 350z, now got a 2019 370z. Love them! Also got an elgrand and watched your recent video on it.
@John-i1g
@John-i1g 6 ай бұрын
I have a 370Z bought new in NZ 2017. Wanted to buy an analogue sports car as a 'keeper' given where things were going. Requirements, new, RWD, NA, manual, hydraulic steering, good power, proven reliability, and good parts availability (both long term, and aftermarket). For my budget, pretty much led to 370Z being only choice. I've fitted a better stereo, 3.9 Nismo final drive (gearing was a bit long for NZ's short straights and mountainous roads), tune, gentleman's exhaust (tasteful not fire breathing), lightened flywheel, torsen LSD, and lightweight 2 piece rotors. Thesis was to make it "factory" not spoil the refinement and "all of a piece". 7 years on, I'm still in love. These are hated or dismissed for some reason but for $80k all in for something that will likely do 400,000km trouble free km (keep in mind the engine is used in 2 tonne SUVs), and every Sunday morning I have an incredible drive. i had the cut out moved to 8200rpm and it pulls all the way there. The suspension is compliant for every day driving, and for NZ's bumpy mountain roads, you won't be bumped off the road - stiff suspension is wrong for NZ. Note, James is right, the steering is under remarked in reviews, it's pin sharp. Also you can get the dealership to switch off the piped sound. All in all, I love cars (other cars are a G35 and an Infiniti FX50S), I love Porsches etc etc but I can only afford 1 sports car and this is a brilliant car to own and drive. Really, the internet is wrong about these, buy one, you won't regret it.
@nigel.w
@nigel.w 6 ай бұрын
I lived in NZ for nearly 40 years, and you're not wrong. I'd prefer a 911, but it's hard to look past a 370Z for the money, and for sure it's a far cheaper car to keep on the road in the longer term, even more so in NZ. Good to know that you're still loving it and that you find the suspension sufficiently compliant for NZ roads, particularly given that these are often criticized for having a harsh ride.
@JP-cu2gm
@JP-cu2gm 5 ай бұрын
Tasteful set of mods that I reckon m8
@hertzair1186
@hertzair1186 5 ай бұрын
Nissans are very underrated…. I had a 1984 300ZX Turbo back in 1989 and it was extremely reliable
@danielallocca7770
@danielallocca7770 6 ай бұрын
Owned one of these for years before getting an F-Type R and Boxster which I’m Fortunate to have both of. That said, I still regret selling it… while not as bolted together as the Boxster nor as thrilling as the F-Type, it was a special backroad car and just a lot of fun. Nicely reviewed as always.
@ethanford9678
@ethanford9678 6 ай бұрын
As someone that had a 350z and is a big fan of the Z cars I am so happy this video came out :D
@jdmguy44
@jdmguy44 6 ай бұрын
These still look brilliant. Always loved those V6 VQ motors. They sound superb.
@leechampion6538
@leechampion6538 3 ай бұрын
The problem I think is not the badge. Well, not 100% the badge. The problem is 80% people judge how fast a car is by either how much a car pins you in the seat when you floor the throttle, or how fast it goes on a motorway in a KZbin drag race…. They don’t have the talent or inclination to take their car on a racetrack. They don’t understand dynamics of a car. They are straight line merchants. That’s why, as you say, they all drive Audis with huge power. And huge weight. And flawed dynamics. As they don’t know how to drive. 😢
@Wolffhardtt
@Wolffhardtt 5 ай бұрын
370Z owner, picked it up half a year ago, 23kmiles for £13.5k... they are have been so overlooked in england it's comical, absolutely fantastic car... mine came with an aftermarket exhaust too!
@chadwithporsche
@chadwithporsche 5 ай бұрын
I daily drive a sport touring 370z. All it needs is an exhaust, air filters and a tune and you have a world class sports car.
@sirspeedsalot
@sirspeedsalot 5 ай бұрын
I love my 370z. 2013 manual , sport touring package so it has GPS, nice seats , nice sound system, nice rays rims , nice brakes , got it with 68,000 miles two years ago . Its super fun and super sexy , but in my opinion its super slow, i want to get the Z1 Motorsports supercharger kit and bring the Z to 550whp . But i get compliments all the time on my Z , happy to own my dream car .
@user-wh8mc5gn6k
@user-wh8mc5gn6k 6 ай бұрын
Had my 350z HR for 9 years and still going strong. Stock, becoming rarer and love it. Puts a smile on my face whenever I drive it. Even like the tape deck! Offered it to @jayemm about a year back, maybe he wants a drive??
@videomaniac108
@videomaniac108 4 ай бұрын
I found that a good bit of the road noise in my 2019 370Z sport pkg 6MT was due to the OEM Bridgestone Potenza S007 tires. When I went with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires next, the noise significantly diminished.
@scudzuki
@scudzuki 4 ай бұрын
I put a Stillen SC, monotube coilovers, sport brakes, wheels & tires, and a 2.5" stainless dual exhaust on my G37X sedan here in the states. It's got the 7AT and is of couse AWD. 12.96s 1/4 mile, engine loves to rev to 7800, and the AT in sport mode rev matches downshifts at 3500 RPM in the meat of the TQ curve (275+ wheel lbs/ft from 3000 RPM to redline). The VQ37VHR is a decent little engine. Thought about getting a 6MT 370Z but got a C6 Z06 Vette instead. The 370X is a great platform.
@jonfeasby2589
@jonfeasby2589 4 ай бұрын
Have a '14 Nismo, one of best cars I've driven, and hard. Nismo upgrades to suspension, chassis is incredible out the box.
@dielaughing73
@dielaughing73 6 ай бұрын
I agree, the 370Z makes beautifully linear power delivery up to redline - thanks to the VVEL system (variable valve event and lift). It's a gorgeous car with the right amount of power and a seriously slippery design. A bit porky and nose-heavy, which makes spirited steering a bit of a wrestle. You really feel the weight when you start throwing it around. But it's actually surprisingly practical if you don't mind a two-seater.. and the amount of fuel it drinks. Just to add: yes it does need an exhaust but I found that the X-Force catback gave a serious improvement in low-mid torque while being one of the cheapest and quietest options on the market. I was suddenly pulling through second-gear corners in third, and third-gear corners in fourth. Couldn't believe the difference it made.
@simonp5788
@simonp5788 5 ай бұрын
I owned four of these over a long period including two GTs, a Black Edition and a Ml1 Nismo. I've since owned more expensive and powerful cars but none of them gave me the special feeling of the 370Z. And for the age of the design, they still look good and turn heads.
@darrenletts195
@darrenletts195 4 ай бұрын
Currently in the market for a 370Z Nismo myself as a weekend toy. These Nissan's are just such great cars and to me, these will probably be the last affordable, V6, 2 seater, RWD car that will be on the market before Nanny state make them illegal. Dated interior often gets mentioned but I'm coming from a 90's MR2 so that will hardly be an issue for me ! The Nismo styling really lifts these as well - been watching Ant's SNT channel for a while now and really looking forward to getting my own. As for Badge snobbery ........ yeah, for Nismo money, could easily be sat in a Porsche - but the rarity of the Z, especially the Nismo, makes it a much more appealing prospect to me.
@jameswingrove7421
@jameswingrove7421 6 ай бұрын
I’ve got one, and I absolutely love mine. The driving position isn’t the best but it’s great fun to drive. And has been (touch wood) totally reliable and is my daily driver. I bought the car for my 30th last year on 49k miles and now has 65k with many being spiritedly driven (Though NEVER abused or thrashed). I bought mine, purely because I’ve always wanted one. They’re not “Fast”, but they certainly aren’t slow and have more than enough poke to enjoy on the road. Honestly, James is right, just try one. You may be very pleasantly surprised!
@richardskelton5119
@richardskelton5119 5 ай бұрын
I took one for a test drive about five years ago. With the dark interior and what appeared to be a small windscreen, it was akin to driving a letter box. On a twisting back road I saw a sign flashing at me. It was flashing 50 and I thought there must be an error with the sign. I looked at the Speedo and we were doing 80! I went for a BRZ, cheaper insurance and more usable space.
@phil_nicholls
@phil_nicholls 4 ай бұрын
Dailied my soft top 370Z GT for many years, and still have it - despite moving over to EVs for daily stuff (don't judge, the tax and fuel savings are massive)! Not sure I'll ever get rid. They're fine in the snow too - as long as you have winters on. But yes, leave the ESP on unless you want to leave the black stuff via the nearest hedge, backwards! Invidia Gemini cat-back exhaust system is all that the car really needs - it is just too subtle with the stock exhaust. Watch out for the underbody rust though!
@evthompson8176
@evthompson8176 5 ай бұрын
Ive got one, very low mileage 2nd hand, very good car, very reliable, low cost maintenance, yes poor on gas, exhaust sound is poor, and wide tyres means noisy tires, rear visibility is poor, but some how I love the look, ample power on public roads, very very stable at speed and can carve up corners quite easily yet is very comfortable. Its like a reliable made in Japan agile mustang. I have an MX5 miata, more fun to drive in some ways being light as a feather, but if I had to choose one to keep, its this 370Z. For the money it is very very good, may not mod it. Another great video from Jay.very fair assessments.
@GREENWZRD96
@GREENWZRD96 6 ай бұрын
Never seen a more factual, less clickbait title. Good job.
@TheUncleGoat
@TheUncleGoat 6 ай бұрын
My problem with the 370Z is it just sounds too muted, its a sports car with a nice big dirty V6, its got to be heard, that's probably the only thing I would do with one of these, put a decent exhaust on nothing stupidly loud and that's it.
@ScottZ370
@ScottZ370 5 ай бұрын
I own a 370Z 68 plate with £190 tax, Cobra Exhaust so sounds like a sports car and BC Racing Coilovers which I couldn’t live without now. All the car I could ever want, I eye up Caymans and even M2 Comps but can never warrant the additional maintenance costs and Porsche/BMW tax.
@georgewallerlll496
@georgewallerlll496 5 ай бұрын
This one, and the 350z are both on my list of cars to acquire! Love the body style.
@BikingBadwithTC
@BikingBadwithTC 6 ай бұрын
Timeless beautiful design, had one few years back, considering getting one again this time for my son.
@Lookbusybuddy
@Lookbusybuddy 6 ай бұрын
I like the balance of design with these. Purpose made 2 seater.
@user-wh8mc5gn6k
@user-wh8mc5gn6k 6 ай бұрын
Had a 350z HR for 9 years and still going strong. Stock, becoming rarer and love it. Puts a smile on my face whenever I drive it. Even like the tape deck…offered it to @jayemm about a year back, maybe he wants a drive??
@2loudspeakers
@2loudspeakers 6 ай бұрын
Lovely cars! And it's great to hear the name pronounced properly! 370 Zed. 🙂
@sportzntouring
@sportzntouring 6 ай бұрын
I'm often told it's "Zee" but of course we know it's Zed. My argument for "Zed" it's 1. It's correct English 2. It's a Japanese brand and there it is "Zedo". So, it's only Zee if you ignore all that ☺️
@2loudspeakers
@2loudspeakers 6 ай бұрын
@@sportzntouring🙂It is "Zed" in British/ Irish/ Australian English. Only "Zee" in American English which runs into trouble with the likes of the "Peugeot RCZ" ! 🙂
@sugarnads
@sugarnads 6 ай бұрын
​@@2loudspeakersits zed. Deal.
@sugarnads
@sugarnads 6 ай бұрын
​@@sportzntouringhaaate hearing americans saying z900 too.
@MatthewJohnCrittenden
@MatthewJohnCrittenden 6 ай бұрын
No badge snobbery around here, I daily a 2000 Pulsar with over 360,000km (great car). I've just never liked the styling of these, especially at the rear. Seems too big generally, but that's "modern" cars for you, I guess. Nice review though, as ever.
@pauldethick6175
@pauldethick6175 6 ай бұрын
I own a 350z for a second car and I can confirm these are lively in the wet. In the future I would love a 370z but I can't bring myself to give the government over £700 a year to do a few thousand miles in one so i will have to wait for the 2017+ cars to come down in price. I love my 350, but the 370 for me is a much better looker.
@akar2755
@akar2755 2 ай бұрын
I love my 370z. Being in Aus market, the only cars I'd consider upgrading to would be an M2 (bit more expensive, and heavier, but faster), or a 981 Cayman (much more expensive). For the money the 370z is fantastic value. The straightforward sporty interior, I actually view it as a feature!
@ForgetfulFoot
@ForgetfulFoot 6 ай бұрын
My wife had a 370Z as a daily. I had a 987.2 Cayman at the same time. The automatic gearbox on the her 370Z definitely ruined a lot of the fun. Still a great car though.
@jacksparrow5281
@jacksparrow5281 Ай бұрын
Circa 2018 and looking for a new fun sports car. Looked at MX-5, BRZ, Camaros, Mustangs, even the pricey (too) Supra. Zeds had dropped by $ 10K. No brainer. Went for a 2019 Sport manual Zed ( there was no 2018 model). Perfect Car? Not by a long shot. Basic Bones to build a great driver for sure. No turbo, No direct injection. Lots of pluses and few minuses. I get it though not a car for everyone
@milestaylor7096
@milestaylor7096 6 ай бұрын
Wheels magazine ( Australia's best title in the field) if I remember it right, described the car as " A brawny, old-school, honest as the day is long sports car". Gets it in a nutshell.
@benstoys8724
@benstoys8724 5 ай бұрын
I just bought a 2018 Nissan 370z last month and I love it! Came from a 350z and I like the 370z much more.
@H0neyB0y
@H0neyB0y 5 ай бұрын
Remembered they were sold in convertible. As far as the Z community concerned they are least liked. Positive is they can be found at much cheaper prices than 370 coupe and better condition. Negatives is weight and appearnace is lesser to 370z coupe but less of a desig after-thought than 350z roadster.
@MarkyPaine
@MarkyPaine 4 ай бұрын
I absolutely love my 370z nismo. I’m going to keep it forever!!
@loges-ez6cz
@loges-ez6cz 6 ай бұрын
In Australia you can buy these new for 54,700 - Nismo 44,000 Coupe (Uk Pounds) + extras
@ForgetfulFoot
@ForgetfulFoot 6 ай бұрын
Yep. My wife bought an auto 370 with about 170,000kms for $14500 precovid. I had a 987.2 Cayman at the time which cost about 4x more. I don't think anyone in our country is cross shopping a 370z with a Porsche.
@c3pino226
@c3pino226 4 ай бұрын
They are rare in America too. I live in Boston and I see a modded 370 maybe once a month. What’s even rarer is the new Z. I bought one last year and so far, mine is the only one I’ve seen in person.
@JackieLanceTenor
@JackieLanceTenor 6 ай бұрын
Like you said, since 350/370z's have always been extremely popular in the US we couldn't ignore them here if we tried. Haha that being said, I have always wanted a Z car.
@greg6941
@greg6941 5 ай бұрын
I see a standard Nissan Z everyday I go into my garage. 2012 Nissan Z base model 38k miles pearl white. Showroom condition and stock.
@Oakbeast
@Oakbeast 4 ай бұрын
No regrets got a used one that needed a little TLC and it is fantastic!
@leehossain8339
@leehossain8339 6 ай бұрын
I wanted a sports cat but didn't want a Porsche. Considered all those others mentioned including 370z. And then i found my dream car Alpine A110. Ticked every box and I have never looked back 😊. Yes I accept it's not in the same budget as a used 370z.
@sugarnads
@sugarnads 6 ай бұрын
I want an A110. But in Aus.... And id always really want an original A110 1.6
@DavidWatson-jh8be
@DavidWatson-jh8be Ай бұрын
They are quite common here in Australia. My daughter owned one for a while, then got pregnant so sold it to get a Tesla. Very impressive car although as I live a couple of states away, I only went out in it a couple of times
@darrylwebb3625
@darrylwebb3625 5 ай бұрын
Regarding rivals, you mentioned the BMW Z4, but instead of comparing with the E89, I'd say the slightly older and rarer E86 coupe is the better comparison. It has the same old school recipe. As a former owner, I'm surprised you didn't mention it :) The 370Z looks ace and I love the brawny ingredients. I really wanted to love it but the one I test drove was so aloof. I admire that Nissan stuck with it for so long for those that do enjoy it. Some years later I've ended up with an E86, and that's taken-up my gutsy 2 seat coupe garage space.
@gtv6chuck
@gtv6chuck 6 ай бұрын
I jusr recently sold my Infiniti G35 coupe, which is basically a 4 seat 350Z. I thought it was a terrific car, and probably the most reliable car I've ever owned.
@flyingbeep
@flyingbeep 5 ай бұрын
What an excellent and unique premise to do a video with! Never have I ever seen anyone else compare a used Nissan Z to something like a Porsche or a BMW Z4, and I'm not even a badge snob to my knowledge! This kind of video really opens up your horizons, gives me new ideas for categories we all think are locked out to well known brands and models.
@Yorkshiremadmick
@Yorkshiremadmick 6 ай бұрын
My mate had a 370Z with just 5K on the clock. Sold it and got an Audi TTRS Mk 2 Quattro
@benparker2734
@benparker2734 5 ай бұрын
Very good video this! Bravo. I’ve just sold an A5 Quattro and bought an old Passat diesel… so I can buy a weekend car to obsess over and take care of. All the cars you mentioned are on the list. But now I think a 370z nismo in white is the top of my list.
@caspar17
@caspar17 6 ай бұрын
In my opinion, the 370z is also a rare example of the convertible being as good looking if not even better looking than the coupe. Especially in the lovely blue colour they came in 😍
@Nathan.Guthrie
@Nathan.Guthrie 5 ай бұрын
I'm seriously tempted by these, the value in incredible. Its just a shame so many have been ruined with poor modifications.
@colinbooth531
@colinbooth531 6 ай бұрын
The detuned 350Z engine in the E51 is a thing of beauty, especially with a retune and straight pipes!
@S.1-I-I-1-1
@S.1-I-I-1-1 6 ай бұрын
Straight pipes... Excellent way to let people see you as a total idiot.
@ShenmueAtheist
@ShenmueAtheist 5 ай бұрын
Here in the US they are pretty common. They've become the "I really want a cheap Japanese car, but I'm still working a minimum wage job" car. That's no knock on the car, but it's the reason they've become less desirable in the US. And also because Nissan over the last 20 years hasn't had a great reputation outside the GTR.
@mikeymikeFType
@mikeymikeFType 4 ай бұрын
I had one, same colour. Gorgeous car
@SuperGurrier
@SuperGurrier 5 ай бұрын
Previously owned a 350z HR which i loved and i'd have one of these in the morning only for the fact here in ROI it costs 2400 euros a year for motor tax on these, makes me sad as now i have to buy a hot hatch of some sort which isn't so bad but i'd much prefer a nice late one of these or maybe a Nismo, i love the old school hairy chested feel of the controls and the honesty of the drivetrain and even it's ungainly weight from it's pig iron Nissan infinity chassis
@ianjoyce5120
@ianjoyce5120 6 ай бұрын
I saw mine (convertible) about two minutes ago. Yes the tax is crippling, yes it only uses super unleaded, yes the tyres are not cheap. I keep thinking of selling it and then I drive it. It sort of goes under the radar. Totally standard (I think I also had the only unmodified 200SX in the country) but I love it, it likes my credit card.
@LordDaveKoresh
@LordDaveKoresh 5 ай бұрын
love that you describe the whole descision process, which cars are alternatives, and why they get ruled out!! 🤣
@mrwinstonwolfe
@mrwinstonwolfe 5 ай бұрын
My favorite JayEmm video to-date, doing justice to this legendary car
@RdV-
@RdV- 4 ай бұрын
6 years ago I debated long hours over a Cayman S vs a 370Z. In the end I really didn't want to have to tell people I drive a Porsche. In my circles that can be considered boastful. I loved the GT86 too but it's so very much slower.
@keng4066
@keng4066 6 ай бұрын
Great review! Tare weight is 1467kg which is very reasonable for what's in the package and a lot less than the over 1550kg suggested. You make me regret selling my 2018 auto but I did enjoy it for nearly 4 years, put another 30,000km on the original 7,300km and still sold it for a small profit which was rare and satifying. Fuel economy was just under 10L/100km over that time with long trips seeing mid 8'sL/100km but I do live in the country with small towns and minimal traffic. The sound you can hear is all fake through the Bose speakers and includes noise cancellation. It can easily be turned of at a Nissan dealer through the software and combined with a quality exhaust transforms the driving experience. The Nissan dealer that sold me mine fitted the Invidia Gemini that I supplied for AU$152 and that was the only mod the car had. It sounded wonderful, had better torque with a stronger top end and better fuel economy. I would love the same car with a manual gearbox box and the clutch slave cylinder conversion so it's outside of the bell housing. Prices are still strong here in Australia but i'll keep an eye open in case one turns up over here in WA.
@John-du2mq
@John-du2mq 5 ай бұрын
Zs are such amazing cars. Really reliable, cheaper than a Porsche msrp and maintenance. Also any aftermarket parts are way cheaper and yet can get you a lot of thrills.
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