Comments on: 2009 Nissan 370Z – First Steer

By: Joe

Joe — Wed, 20 May 2009 13:02:57 +0000

I was a bit iffy re the front end and lights… and thought, dare I say, that they’d lost the plot… ?
BUT I had the PLEASURE of driving one this eve.. Let me promise you this kittykat a barrel of fun.. Great throaty sound, responsive growl under foot, tight athletic body. The interior is schmick feeling in the seats with nice suede door trims BUT way too much cheap looking plastic. A bit of a let down. The sound/visual system is top notch-apprently. I never turned it on….
For me; the growl off a planted foot did me nicely and I didnt want to hear anything else :)

The car has STUFFED my plans of purchasing a near new 350Z; I couldnt possibly drive one now. just doesnt compare

By: matt

matt — Sat, 16 May 2009 12:38:05 +0000

well, i think its hot as! lol… can i trade the kids in for it :)

By: Shibu Jacob

Shibu Jacob — Thu, 14 May 2009 07:17:02 +0000

I would anyday put my money on GT-R,but dont have any.As far as i remember,guys correct me if im wrong,the GT-R did beat the corvette and the porsche by good timing last year i think.Coming back to the 370z,the specs look good but it has been let down by a poor exterior styling.The topside after the drivers cabin looks like someone hammered it in.But i wouldnt pay this price for a car that looks like this.No,thanks.

By: G

Mon, 11 May 2009 12:36:59 +0000

They fixed up the interior but somehow found a way to make the exterior worse than the 350Z. I don’t think Nissan has styled a decent car since the S15 (GT-R looks OK, though). At least no cars that made it to Oz.

By: Forza M

Forza M — Mon, 11 May 2009 11:09:13 +0000

Tom dont get this mixed up with your 94 model 318

By: LN

LN — Mon, 11 May 2009 05:56:01 +0000

Cant wait to test drive this car next week!

By: smokin'R32

smokin'R32 — Sun, 10 May 2009 14:14:02 +0000

This pretty much answers your questions about the 370z vs 135i, very close comparison but the edmunds say the 370 just pips the BMW

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8Po7XrQYIE

By: Tom

Tom — Sun, 10 May 2009 12:25:57 +0000

Fora M, are you really saying the 135i looks like crap? This thing looks like a catfish

By: Flying High

Flying High — Sun, 10 May 2009 12:11:05 +0000

actually I think Nike had a lot to do with the design of the front and rear tail lights….

By: Forza M

Forza M — Sun, 10 May 2009 10:48:20 +0000

realist i will give you one very good reason to buy the Z over a 135.

The 135 looks like crap as most things from bavaria do these days. except perhaps for the Z4, in fact the 370 is a direct competitor to the Z4, and the POS Cayman (Shane you have no idea)

Finally Chocolate Bavarian, you should perhaps sit in the car before saying it boggles you with gadgets, it simply puts most sterile germanian interiors to shame…

It really is great to see the lovers of all things german tear up because others can build better cars at half the price!!!

By: Shane

Shane — Sun, 10 May 2009 08:41:53 +0000

This car and the cayman has been tested buy Drivers Republic and Car magazine. The Cayman was rated best in both. In fact the 370 was not even as good as the first generation Cayman let alone the new model.

Car Advice, dont even bother wasting your time with a comparo, we all know the outcome of this- if you cant afford a Cayman, go for the 370z

By: Bavarian Missile (.)(.)

Bavarian Missile (.)(.) — Sun, 10 May 2009 06:26:34 +0000

Yep totally a agree Realist,too many dials and gauges for me as well!

Japs seem to boggle you with the gadgets dont they, almost like they’re compensating for the missing element that the Europeans provide you in really driving machines ;)

By: The Realist

The Realist — Sun, 10 May 2009 05:33:48 +0000

Why would you get this if you could purchase a 135i in the same price range?

By: ChopstaR87

ChopstaR87 — Sun, 10 May 2009 04:36:26 +0000

i had a look at one of the cars yesterday at the local dealership, Very nice car indeed. and the finish looks top notch and the vehicle does feel very strong. my mate is now thinking of buying one.. as they seem to be a very well finshed car, with the looks and performance to match.

By: Damian

Damian — Sun, 10 May 2009 02:48:42 +0000

One wonders whether to “chip in” $5k more and get a BMW 135i. The BMW would not be as well equipped as the Nissan, but figures suggest that the 135i would smash the 370Z in almost every way.

By: Tom

Tom — Sun, 10 May 2009 00:07:26 +0000

Its offensively ugly

that is alot of power for a 6 cylinder motor though!

Nice car, but no thanks.

By: Jester

Jester — Sat, 09 May 2009 23:21:45 +0000

…….and no 19″ optional wheels or big-brake kits for the Oz 370Z’s. Poor effort.

By: fasthonda

fasthonda — Sat, 09 May 2009 12:54:37 +0000

Hey GAZZA
You could try the ABT treatment for your R8(Full throttle 2),that may help you on the track against those GTRs.

As for the 370Z it’s seems a better car than it’s predecessor but overall,it just looks too bulbous from the outside.The interior looks quite nice.

By: The Pig

The Pig — Sat, 09 May 2009 03:03:11 +0000

*your, dammit

By: The Pig

The Pig — Sat, 09 May 2009 03:02:43 +0000

@Newbie: I have no idea what you’re point is, go test drive one