Ten things I like about the z:
1. Powerful and loud engine
2. Very nice and upscale interior for a car at that price and performance point
3. 6 spd manual w/ synchro rev
4. Sport package wheels and tires
5. Smaller and lighter than the previous generation model (when was the last time a car actually got smaller during a re-design?)
6. Excellent performance bang for the buck (even cheaper than the 350z when they were new!)
7. Gear indicator
8. Pricing in Canada comparable to US! (thank you nissan for not gouging us just because we are north of the border)
9. Sleek sexy look, with yellow colour is always an attention getter any place and anytime
10. Excellent handling, braking, and grip
Ten things I don't like about the Z:
1. No oil cooler
2. Crappy restrictive exhaust system. REALLY important to get aftermarket exhaust
3. Not much interior room to store anything. The glovebox and the center dash box on non-nav models are almost useless.
4. The fuel and water temp gauge are ridiculous and also difficult to read when sunlight falls on them. Why not plain old analog needles?
5. No oil pressure or tire pressure gauge.
6. Many BCM functions not readily accessible on non-nav models. Why do I have to order nav just so I can adjust headlight delay?
7. Many minor and insignificant irritations that nevertheless shouldn't be on a new car: clicking rear axles (lubricated under warranty), stuck rear hatch (fixed with 2 penny trick), squeak in rear hatch area (not fixed yet), squeak in driver seat (not fixed yet), last LED on fuel gauge not coming on even with full tank (not fixed yet).
8. DRL on Canadian models is ridiculous. Why should the headlights and taillights be on ALL the time, even on a bright August noon?
9. See 9. above. Sometimes its just too hard to be inconspicous, to the point I wish i was in a camry instead. lol!
10. Doors that seem to hold a HUGE amount of water in them after rain or after a carwash.