why is the 2010 nismo rated higher than the successors?

makugx · 10-11-2016, 01:55 AM

Greetings

I'm trying to find the difference between the years of the 370z nismo from 2010 through 2016
I found that the ratings for 2010 are better than the ones that follow.

I wonder if there's difference in the chassis itself.
Internal motor parts
electrical technologies and cabling
production materials
overall performance

2010 Nissan 370Z NISMO, Reviews
4.9/5 Edmunds.com
9.4/10 Kelley Blue Book

2011 Nissan 370Z NISMO, Reviews
4.8/5 Edmunds.com
8.2/10 The Car Connection
9.4/10 Kelley Blue Book

2012 Nissan 370Z NISMO, Reviews
3/5 Motor Trend
4.3/5 Edmunds.com
8.2/10 The Car Connection

2013 Nissan 370Z NISMO, Reviews
4.5/5 Edmunds.com
7.6/ 10Kelley Blue Book
3/5 Motor Trend

2014 Nissan 370Z NISMO, Reviews
4/5 Edmunds.com
8/10 The Car Connection
6.5/10 Digital Trends

2015 (couldnt find)

2016 Nissan 370Z NISMO, Reviews
Luxury vehicle
8/10 The Car Connection
71% AutoEvolution

Thanks

NorthStyle · 10-11-2016, 02:01 AM

2012 added an oil cooler, 2015/16 added Recaros, a softer suspension, and changed the aero. That about sums up the differences.

BboyZ · 10-11-2016, 02:03 AM

I think the two tone color was added on 2013 or 2014. but as far as performance, chasis is nothing different.

cv129 · 10-11-2016, 08:22 AM

Ratings are subjective and and skewed/relative to cars the reviewer tested. Also changes as the car ages. Chassis and engine that scored great 6 yrs ago are now obsolete

gomer_110 · 10-11-2016, 09:56 AM

Steering lock was removed mid 2011. This alone should be enough reason to pass on anything earlier.

madeinjapan · 10-11-2016, 10:11 AM

Pros and cons, Nismo vs Sports package?

370z Sport Package or Nismo?

370z Sport vs Nismo 370z

axmea? · 10-11-2016, 12:38 PM

No major changes to the Z at all yet the competition has upped their game along with consumer advocate expectations. Many put a lot of weight/emphasis on driver comfort (NVH, blind spot), amenities (better tech package, telescoping steering, proximity sensors, etc) and boot space. All three things where the Z takes a hit on and I've never concerned myself about. No one reviews strictly on performance, design, and minimalist interior comfort where the strength of the Z lies. I don't give a rats a55 about what reviewers say.

Hotrodz · 10-11-2016, 02:29 PM

Reviews are just that somebody else's opinion. The Jeep Wrangler is always in the worst 10 vehicles you can buy and is still the number one selling vehicle in its class.

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axmea? · 10-11-2016, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Reviews are just that somebody else's opinion. The Jeep Wrangler is always in the worst 10 vehicles you can buy and is still the number one selling vehicle in its class.

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Or why a POS Land Rover Defender is still worth 6 figures without anything going for it.

Hotrodz · 10-11-2016, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axmea?

Or why a POS Land Rover Defender is still worth 6 figures without anything going for it.

Right! Car stuff is all about the consumer and what we (and I use that term loosely) want and are willing to pay for. I doesn't make sense and this is half the fun because we get to have these kind of esoteric discussions.

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mults · 10-11-2016, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axmea?

Or why a POS Land Rover Defender is still worth 6 figures without anything going for it.

It's all about perception...if enough people THINK that the Land Rover is that good, then it must be

Duc_Z09 · 10-11-2016, 06:30 PM

Declining reviews are mostly due to the fact that in 2009 when it came out it blew the competition away. Since then Ford, just to name one example, has released 2 generations of 420+hp Mustang... It's nothing to do with the Z itself and everything to do with the competition.

Duc_Z09 · 10-11-2016, 06:31 PM

Oh, and Nissan really needs to get with the program or continue to get left behind.

felix0121 · 10-13-2016, 12:02 AM

Maybe simply because Zs are getting old as time goes .. ??

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makugx · 10-13-2016, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorthStyle

2012 added an oil cooler, 2015/16 added Recaros, a softer suspension, and changed the aero. That about sums up the differences.

Oh Thanks!
that helps.

Damm, so I don't have an oil cooler (2010) . Must get that asap.
Thanks!

10-11-2016, 01:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
makugx Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: St petersburg, FL Posts: 87 Drives: 14 370Z nismo Rep Power: 14	why is the 2010 nismo rated higher than the successors? Greetings I'm trying to find the difference between the years of the 370z nismo from 2010 through 2016 I found that the ratings for 2010 are better than the ones that follow. I wonder if there's difference in the chassis itself. Internal motor parts electrical technologies and cabling production materials overall performance 2010 Nissan 370Z NISMO, Reviews 4.9/5 Edmunds.com 9.4/10 Kelley Blue Book 2011 Nissan 370Z NISMO, Reviews 4.8/5 Edmunds.com 8.2/10 The Car Connection 9.4/10 Kelley Blue Book 2012 Nissan 370Z NISMO, Reviews 3/5 Motor Trend 4.3/5 Edmunds.com 8.2/10 The Car Connection 2013 Nissan 370Z NISMO, Reviews 4.5/5 Edmunds.com 7.6/ 10Kelley Blue Book 3/5 Motor Trend 2014 Nissan 370Z NISMO, Reviews 4/5 Edmunds.com 8/10 The Car Connection 6.5/10 Digital Trends 2015 (couldnt find) 2016 Nissan 370Z NISMO, Reviews Luxury vehicle 8/10 The Car Connection 71% AutoEvolution Thanks

10-11-2016, 08:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,222 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	Ratings are subjective and and skewed/relative to cars the reviewer tested. Also changes as the car ages. Chassis and engine that scored great 6 yrs ago are now obsolete __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

10-11-2016, 09:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36941	Steering lock was removed mid 2011. This alone should be enough reason to pass on anything earlier. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

10-11-2016, 12:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,235 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	No major changes to the Z at all yet the competition has upped their game along with consumer advocate expectations. Many put a lot of weight/emphasis on driver comfort (NVH, blind spot), amenities (better tech package, telescoping steering, proximity sensors, etc) and boot space. All three things where the Z takes a hit on and I've never concerned myself about. No one reviews strictly on performance, design, and minimalist interior comfort where the strength of the Z lies. I don't give a rats a55 about what reviewers say. gomer_110, Hotrodz, ChiefPat and 1 others like this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete Last edited by axmea?; 10-11-2016 at 12:44 PM.

10-11-2016, 02:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	Reviews are just that somebody else's opinion. The Jeep Wrangler is always in the worst 10 vehicles you can buy and is still the number one selling vehicle in its class. Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk SurfDog likes this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

10-11-2016, 02:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
NorthStyle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Deutschland + SC/FL USA Posts: 1,255 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 24277	2012 added an oil cooler, 2015/16 added Recaros, a softer suspension, and changed the aero. That about sums up the differences.

10-11-2016, 02:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
BboyZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Arizona Posts: 446 Drives: 2016 Z34 Nismo Rep Power: 10	I think the two tone color was added on 2013 or 2014. but as far as performance, chasis is nothing different.

10-11-2016, 10:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
madeinjapan Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: pistolvania Posts: 1,387 Drives: 2013 g37x 2014 370z Rep Power: 0	Pros and cons, Nismo vs Sports package? 370z Sport Package or Nismo? 370z Sport vs Nismo 370z

10-11-2016, 06:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
Duc_Z09 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 876 Drives: With the blinker on. Rep Power: 23	Declining reviews are mostly due to the fact that in 2009 when it came out it blew the competition away. Since then Ford, just to name one example, has released 2 generations of 420+hp Mustang... It's nothing to do with the Z itself and everything to do with the competition. Shindigs likes this. __________________ 2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot) 2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc) 2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

10-11-2016, 06:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
Duc_Z09 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 876 Drives: With the blinker on. Rep Power: 23	Oh, and Nissan really needs to get with the program or continue to get left behind. __________________ 2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot) 2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc) 2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

10-13-2016, 12:02 AM	#14 (permalink)
felix0121 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: California Posts: 477 Drives: 2010 370Z Sport 7AT Rep Power: 67	Maybe simply because Zs are getting old as time goes .. ?? Sent from my XT1565 using Tapatalk

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