Doug DeMuro Reviews the 370Z Nismo...and it doesn't go too well

NecioVato · 05-31-2019, 08:05 AM

I know someone has already posted this video from Redline Reviews - but I feel this guy hits it on the nail pretty good with his review of the Nismo. He focuses on the outdatedness but when he gets in the car and drives it - even he can't deny how much fun it is to drive overall. Is the Z outdated and needs a refresh - we all agree it should have happened 3-5 years ago - but it is what it is. Still a great car and a fun car to drive.

https://youtu.be/Egjf-Uh3B38

MZ DAIZY · 05-31-2019, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by The Z Philes

My review of any review is that all reviews are crap. Especially ones of products one can test before purchase. In this case, you either like the vehicle or you don't. I particularly like the 370Z for some of the reasons he doesn't. Well, what a shock, opinions vary! And I have to point out, money can be made by playing the contrarian.

He gets paid for that drivel? By who?

Zyonara91 · 05-31-2019, 02:53 PM

Doug has his own style, as do many reviewers. In my opinion he's a decent reviewer and has a good sense of humor. He is bang on in regards to certain issues we all know of. Can you imagine if he brought up the CSC issue? The lack of oil cooler? And then go on about the price?

However, his reviews are more based on the bells and whistles of the car. If the car had a function for spraying perfume every time you **** your pants when you hit the accelerator he would give it a "9/10" for the everyday driving rating.

Does he drive sport cars the way they are suppose to be driven? No. He just punches them in a straight line and makes a judgement on the car based off of that, which is enough for the average consumer.

Regardless I like my Z. I chose it over a 335i, M3, Mustang 5.0 and S2000. Why? Good power band, reliable, mods are easy on the car, VQ is a God send in terms of reliability and the lines on this car are indeed timeless.

I give this review a Doug score of 6/10. Just wanted to say from 6:41 - 7:00, I just feel like punching him in his throat. . . So annoying.

BGTV8 · 05-31-2019, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by STICK_SHIFT

I've kind of wondered why Doug never got around to reviewing a Z. Unfortunately, now that he has, I sort of wish he hadn't:

Oh, well. Maybe this will push used Nismo prices down even further. I'm in the market for one...

So who is this guy, never heard of him so why should I take any notice of what he says?

MZ DAIZY · 05-31-2019, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BGTV8

So who is this guy, never heard of him so why should I take any notice of what he says?

Cause he’s the guy that points out the lack of cup holders your car has!

BGTV8 · 05-31-2019, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY

Cause he’s the guy that points out the lack of cup holders your car has!

And why is that important ... I grew up in an age where we still had wind-up windows and air-con was cracking the quarter-vent open and revering it to catch air-flow.

Young folk these days are sooo entitled

FSO ...........

goeagles11 · 05-31-2019, 05:53 PM

Uh did he bother unscrewing the subwoofer to get to the spare or do the Nismos not come with one?

sizziano · 05-31-2019, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by goeagles11

Uh did he bother unscrewing the subwoofer to get to the spare or do the Nismos not come with one?

They do he just doesn't know as much about the cars he's reviewing as he likes people to think.

Rusty · 05-31-2019, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BGTV8

And why is that important ... I grew up in an age where we still had wind-up windows and air-con was cracking the quarter-vent open and revering it to catch air-flow.

Young folk these days are sooo entitled

FSO ...........

.........and the high beam switch was on the floor. The windshield washer was a foot pump on the floor. You had to reach under the dash to open up the vents. The ignition switch was on the dash that was made out of metal, and had no padding. Seat belts was an option. No shoulder belt. Cruise control wasn't invented yet. Not all cars had disc brakes. Manual steering, non-power brakes, and stick shifts was standard. Power steering, power brakes, and automatics was options on some cars. ALL 4x4's had manual locking hubs, and transfer cases that you had to shift with a stick for high and low range. Tune ups was points, plugs, condenser, cap and rotor. Maybe air and fuel filters. Set timing with a timing light.

-ZS-Carpenter · 05-31-2019, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

. Tune ups was points, plugs, condenser, cap and rotor. Maybe air and fuel filters. Set timing with a timing light.

every 20-30k miles too if not more often. most cars now can be drove into the dirt for 150k with nothing but oil changes and filters

vtec to vvel · 05-31-2019, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BGTV8

So who is this guy, never heard of him so why should I take any notice of what he says?

My thoughts exactly, nor do I give a rats @$$ on who this demented-will-ferrell-looking weenis.

vtec to vvel · 05-31-2019, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

.........and the high beam switch was on the floor. The windshield washer was a foot pump on the floor. You had to reach under the dash to open up the vents. The ignition switch was on the dash that was made out of metal, and had no padding. Seat belts was an option. No shoulder belt. Cruise control wasn't invented yet. Not all cars had disc brakes. Manual steering, non-power brakes, and stick shifts was standard. Power steering, power brakes, and automatics was options on some cars. ALL 4x4's had manual locking hubs, and transfer cases that you had to shift with a stick for high and low range. Tune ups was points, plugs, condenser, cap and rotor. Maybe air and fuel filters. Set timing with a timing light.

Don’t forget about the cigarette light push button, no keyless entry, the main form of car security was the steering wheel lock (lol now the main form of security is stick shift).

And btw, your generation (I do not mean any disrespect by this) was spoiled compared to freddy flintstone’s era lol.

Rusty · 05-31-2019, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

Don’t forget about the cigarette light push button, no keyless entry, the main form of car security was the steering wheel lock (lol now the main form of security is stick shift).

And btw, your generation (I do not mean any disrespect by this) was spoiled compared to freddy flintstone’s era lol.

You ever hand cranked a Model T?

I did.

Or ride a motorcycle that had the throttle on the right twist grip, and spark advance on the left twist grip? How about the rear brake on the left and shifter on the right? Shifted gears by hand? To start the bike. You had to push a button on the carb until it left a puddle of fuel under the bike.

Drive a Jeep MB3 that had 4 sticks in it. One was for the 3 speed tranny. Next was to engage the transfer case. Next was Hi and Lo range. Last was for the overdrive.

Drive muscle cars that rolled over and played dead in the corners.

Double clutching a stick because the tranny had no synchros.

You young guys don't know on what you missed.

bunk · 06-01-2019, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

You ever hand cranked a Model T?

I did.

Or ride a motorcycle that had the throttle on the right twist grip, and spark advance on the left twist grip? How about the rear brake on the left and shifter on the right? Shifted gears by hand? To start the bike. You had to push a button on the carb until it left a puddle of fuel under the bike.

Drive a Jeep MB3 that had 4 sticks in it. One was for the 3 speed tranny. Next was to engage the transfer case. Next was Hi and Lo range. Last was for the overdrive.

Drive muscle cars that rolled over and played dead in the corners.

Double clutching a stick because the tranny had no synchros.

You young guys don't know on what you missed.

Tire changes?? Shoot... rusty had to sharpen his own chisels before having to carve out his own wheels out of stone! ..lol

Baronsmokes · 06-01-2019, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

You ever hand cranked a Model T?

I did.

Or ride a motorcycle that had the throttle on the right twist grip, and spark advance on the left twist grip? How about the rear brake on the left and shifter on the right? Shifted gears by hand? To start the bike. You had to push a button on the carb until it left a puddle of fuel under the bike.

Drive a Jeep MB3 that had 4 sticks in it. One was for the 3 speed tranny. Next was to engage the transfer case. Next was Hi and Lo range. Last was for the overdrive.

Drive muscle cars that rolled over and played dead in the corners.

Double clutching a stick because the tranny had no synchros.

You young guys don't know on what you missed.

I have had a few old motorcycles.I always had a set of points in saddle bags.One bike had a gravity feed oil ..When you went up hills you had to reach down and pump oil by hand.
Model T had 3 pedals on floor.Far right pedal was brake.Middle pedal gear selector.Far left pedal was reverse.On steering wheel left spark advance.On right throttle.
Besides all the ones you mentioned; another younger people do not know how to do is shift and old car in or out of overdrive.

05-31-2019, 08:05 AM	#61 (permalink)
NecioVato Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 326 Drives: 2017 Black Nismo Z Rep Power: 19787	I know someone has already posted this video from Redline Reviews - but I feel this guy hits it on the nail pretty good with his review of the Nismo. He focuses on the outdatedness but when he gets in the car and drives it - even he can't deny how much fun it is to drive overall. Is the Z outdated and needs a refresh - we all agree it should have happened 3-5 years ago - but it is what it is. Still a great car and a fun car to drive. https://youtu.be/Egjf-Uh3B38 HEK and ShuuraRG like this.

05-31-2019, 02:53 PM	#63 (permalink)
Zyonara91 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: GTA Posts: 368 Drives: 2010-Red-6spd-S/T Rep Power: 15756	Doug has his own style, as do many reviewers. In my opinion he's a decent reviewer and has a good sense of humor. He is bang on in regards to certain issues we all know of. Can you imagine if he brought up the CSC issue? The lack of oil cooler? And then go on about the price? However, his reviews are more based on the bells and whistles of the car. If the car had a function for spraying perfume every time you **** your pants when you hit the accelerator he would give it a "9/10" for the everyday driving rating. Does he drive sport cars the way they are suppose to be driven? No. He just punches them in a straight line and makes a judgement on the car based off of that, which is enough for the average consumer. Regardless I like my Z. I chose it over a 335i, M3, Mustang 5.0 and S2000. Why? Good power band, reliable, mods are easy on the car, VQ is a God send in terms of reliability and the lines on this car are indeed timeless. I give this review a Doug score of 6/10. Just wanted to say from 6:41 - 7:00, I just feel like punching him in his throat. . . So annoying. EZT and Wanderer Z like this. Last edited by Zyonara91; 05-31-2019 at 02:58 PM.

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goeagles11 Base Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: South Florida Posts: 81 Drives: 2017 370z Sport Rep Power: 8	Uh did he bother unscrewing the subwoofer to get to the spare or do the Nismos not come with one?