2009 Nissan 370Z: Ten Things I Like About You

AK370Z · 01-11-2010, 09:50 AM

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1. seating position allows me to press the clutch all the way in without sitting too close to the steering wheel

2. shifter fits nicely in my hand

3. heated seats are always a plus

4. faux suede trim warms up the look of the interior

5. exterior and interior door handles are interesting

6. engine note sounds scrumptious (road noise doesn't bother me that much)

7. gear display is reassuring

8. sharp tail lights

9. grippy steering wheel

10. the way it takes a curve

Source: 2009 Nissan 370Z: Ten Things I Like About You

My fav things are

1. SyncroRev Match

2. Gear indicator.

3. Interior orange accent lighting

4. Beautifully tuned , just right suspension.

5. Padded armrest.

6. Headlights.

7. Dash Gauge cluster.

8. Sport Brakes.

etc...

What's some of yours?

Pharmacist · 01-11-2010, 10:48 AM

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.

vipor · 01-11-2010, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

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 Nismo wheels even

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. why not another cubby behind the driver? a bigger glovebox would be possible.
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.

I agree with pretty much every single one of these points, in both directions.

hazzazi · 01-11-2010, 10:56 AM

ten things i like about the z:

1. it's mine :P
2. nice engine/exhaust sound
3. sexy look and curves (exterior)
4. red stitching (interior)
5. handles well
6. gear indicator
7. headlights (excellent lightning at night)
8. can be used as daily driver
9. the little storage space behind the seats (i can't live without it)
10. . . .

nuTinmuch · 01-11-2010, 11:07 AM

1. The Engine feels and sounds like an engine.
2. Imo, it has the best interior in its class
3. ...and I love the seats.
4. One of the best looking cars on the road.
5. Handling is money.
6. Speaking of money, what you get for it is huge. Not just performance, but the whole package.
7. Throttle is perfect for me. If I am just cruising it doesn't feel like I'm dying, but if I want power I FEEL power.
8. The aftermarket community is very hands-on and part of the actual community, actually seems interested in input.
9. 7AT is incredibly responsive for something that isn't a fancy dual-clutch.
10. The noise in general. Not just the engine noise like I mentioned in #1, but everything else. Road noise is a reason for many to not buy a car or to complain, but for me it was an added bonus. I'm a young guy and enjoy hearing my car and the road, it adds a very "machine" feel to the experience.

vipor · 01-11-2010, 11:11 AM

yeah i drove my car for a day or so with no music recently. you forget how good it sounds downshifting and slowing down and especially under acceleration. i often think about what it sounds like outside the car but then i think about the fact that i would have to be outside the car to find out. that's not gonna happen.

kenchan · 01-11-2010, 11:18 AM

no particular order...

1. MT - im just happy that they offered MT. SRM is definitely a plus.

2. Engine sounds very nice and torque. Exhaust note is just right.
3. Handling. the supension is tuned very well for street. love the RE050's!
4. Great looks. no stupid wheel gaps.
5. Cockpit feels very good (less side mirrors...they are too big and blocks my view).
6. Interior looks real nice and feels sporty. (less boombox cluster look...)
7. No rear seats!

8. Headlight illumination is very good.
9. I like the sport wheels. they look great and easy to clean.
10. Brakes work great and they dont dust much.

6spd · 01-11-2010, 08:02 PM

Likes- in no particular order (double spaced for easy reading, everything crammed is too eye straining):

1. Push button start- key never leaves pocket!

2. Push button exterior locks - key never leaves pocket!

3. Styling- every detail, from the head/tail lights to the body curves!

4. Seating position- feels like a cockpit rather than a driver seat!

5. Sport package- the wheels and brakes complete the look of the car IMO!

6. Dual intakes- how cool is that!

7. Its fast and responds VERY well to throttle inputs.

8. Handling is top notch.

9. Sound- very exotic, yet mellow.

10. SRM- enough said!

Dislikes-

1. Paint quality- WAY to soft, blemishes far to easily.

2. Sound- to quiet, way to quiet, any music and the engine note disappears.

3. Another cubby behind the driver would be nice.

4. Blind spots- easily fixed, but still annoying.

5. Holds a $hit ton of water after a car wash.

6. I can't think of anymore...............!

370Zsteve · 01-11-2010, 09:00 PM

I like that since I bought my Z, I have not seen another one

zmyride · 01-11-2010, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 6spd

4. Blind spots- easily fixed, but still annoying.

and how would you fix that?

PapoZalsa · 01-11-2010, 09:51 PM

Ten things I like about the 370Z:

1. Brand new and mine!

2. Very nice and upscale interior usable cup holder.

3. Push button start.

4. Sport package wheels and tires.

5. Glove Box compartment.

6. Excellent performance & power.

7. Gear indicator.

8. More space in the back by relocating the rear strut bar.

9. Excellent handling, braking, and grip.

10. Great USAA pricing!!!

ckubojiri · 01-11-2010, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by zmyride

and how would you fix that?

Total of $4 for little blind mirrors. I like the small square ones I got from Pepboys. Doesn't detract from the car's look and they are so convenient!

dalparadise · 01-11-2010, 10:58 PM

2010 Roadster:
1. Top lines, both folded and up -- clean and elegant. Looks like a $65K+ car
2. Power -- even maintaining break-in, I can press passengers into their seats and flirt with the other side of 100.
3. Sport wheels -- I have never seen an OEM set this cool.
4. Climate controlled seats -- very effective design with mesh centers and leather surrounds. Both heat and AC are aided by a multi-speed fan.
5. Smart Key -- better range/more recognizable to the car than my Mazda's
6. Interior storage/trunk -- surprisingly usable compared to competitors (Boxster/Cayman still wins this, though)
7. Bose Audio -- I have never liked a Bose system until this one. I believe the interior dimensions of the Roadster complement this system.
8. Getting revvs from $100K Porsches (this also could fall on my lists of hates)
9. Wide availability of great aftermarket options -- I will make that exhaust note even sweeter
10. Intelligent enthusiast community here. This reminds me of the Z3 community, where the focus is truly on the car and those who love it. Such enthusiasm with very little judgment or bashing "outsiders" is rare and commendable.

6MT · 01-11-2010, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ckubojiri

Total of $4 for little blind mirrors. I like the small square ones I got from Pepboys Doesn't detract from the car's look and they are so convenient!

PapoZalsa · 01-11-2010, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by zmyride

and how would you fix that?

Situational Awarness!!!!

01-11-2010, 10:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
hazzazi Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA, Virginia / KSA Posts: 648 Drives: 09 nismo Silver Rep Power: 17	ten things i like about the z: 1. it's mine :P 2. nice engine/exhaust sound 3. sexy look and curves (exterior) 4. red stitching (interior) 5. handles well 6. gear indicator 7. headlights (excellent lightning at night) 8. can be used as daily driver 9. the little storage space behind the seats (i can't live without it) 10. . . . __________________ i Don't Drive Fast, i just Fly Slow.

01-11-2010, 11:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
nuTinmuch A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,092 Drives: PG 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 18	1. The Engine feels and sounds like an engine. 2. Imo, it has the best interior in its class 3. ...and I love the seats. 4. One of the best looking cars on the road. 5. Handling is money. 6. Speaking of money, what you get for it is huge. Not just performance, but the whole package. 7. Throttle is perfect for me. If I am just cruising it doesn't feel like I'm dying, but if I want power I FEEL power. 8. The aftermarket community is very hands-on and part of the actual community, actually seems interested in input. 9. 7AT is incredibly responsive for something that isn't a fancy dual-clutch. 10. The noise in general. Not just the engine noise like I mentioned in #1, but everything else. Road noise is a reason for many to not buy a car or to complain, but for me it was an added bonus. I'm a young guy and enjoy hearing my car and the road, it adds a very "machine" feel to the experience. __________________ nuTinmuch! -- Platinum Graphite 370Z -- Check out my Gallery thread here!

01-11-2010, 11:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	yeah i drove my car for a day or so with no music recently. you forget how good it sounds downshifting and slowing down and especially under acceleration. i often think about what it sounds like outside the car but then i think about the fact that i would have to be outside the car to find out. that's not gonna happen. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

01-11-2010, 08:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	Likes- in no particular order (double spaced for easy reading, everything crammed is too eye straining): 1. Push button start- key never leaves pocket! 2. Push button exterior locks - key never leaves pocket! 3. Styling- every detail, from the head/tail lights to the body curves! 4. Seating position- feels like a cockpit rather than a driver seat! 5. Sport package- the wheels and brakes complete the look of the car IMO! 6. Dual intakes- how cool is that! 7. Its fast and responds VERY well to throttle inputs. 8. Handling is top notch. 9. Sound- very exotic, yet mellow. 10. SRM- enough said! Dislikes- 1. Paint quality- WAY to soft, blemishes far to easily. 2. Sound- to quiet, way to quiet, any music and the engine note disappears. 3. Another cubby behind the driver would be nice. 4. Blind spots- easily fixed, but still annoying. 5. Holds a $hit ton of water after a car wash. 6. I can't think of anymore...............! __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com Last edited by 6spd; 01-12-2010 at 05:37 PM. Reason: Kenchan so eloquently pointed out I spelled "too" wrong, hehe!

01-11-2010, 09:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	I like that since I bought my Z, I have not seen another one __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

01-11-2010, 10:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
Pharmacist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,249 Drives: 09 370z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 18	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.

01-11-2010, 11:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	no particular order... 1. MT - im just happy that they offered MT. SRM is definitely a plus. 2. Engine sounds very nice and torque. Exhaust note is just right. 3. Handling. the supension is tuned very well for street. love the RE050's! 4. Great looks. no stupid wheel gaps. 5. Cockpit feels very good (less side mirrors...they are too big and blocks my view). 6. Interior looks real nice and feels sporty. (less boombox cluster look...) 7. No rear seats! 8. Headlight illumination is very good. 9. I like the sport wheels. they look great and easy to clean. 10. Brakes work great and they dont dust much.

01-11-2010, 09:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	Ten things I like about the 370Z: 1. Brand new and mine! 2. Very nice and upscale interior usable cup holder. 3. Push button start. 4. Sport package wheels and tires. 5. Glove Box compartment. 6. Excellent performance & power. 7. Gear indicator. 8. More space in the back by relocating the rear strut bar. 9. Excellent handling, braking, and grip. 10. Great USAA pricing!!! __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs Last edited by PapoZalsa; 01-12-2010 at 10:35 PM.

01-11-2010, 10:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
dalparadise The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 354 Drives: 2010 Z Roadster T/S Rep Power: 16	2010 Roadster: 1. Top lines, both folded and up -- clean and elegant. Looks like a $65K+ car 2. Power -- even maintaining break-in, I can press passengers into their seats and flirt with the other side of 100. 3. Sport wheels -- I have never seen an OEM set this cool. 4. Climate controlled seats -- very effective design with mesh centers and leather surrounds. Both heat and AC are aided by a multi-speed fan. 5. Smart Key -- better range/more recognizable to the car than my Mazda's 6. Interior storage/trunk -- surprisingly usable compared to competitors (Boxster/Cayman still wins this, though) 7. Bose Audio -- I have never liked a Bose system until this one. I believe the interior dimensions of the Roadster complement this system. 8. Getting revvs from $100K Porsches (this also could fall on my lists of hates) 9. Wide availability of great aftermarket options -- I will make that exhaust note even sweeter 10. Intelligent enthusiast community here. This reminds me of the Z3 community, where the focus is truly on the car and those who love it. Such enthusiasm with very little judgment or bashing "outsiders" is rare and commendable. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite Roadster - Tour/Sport/6MT/GReddy SE catback/B&M short shift If the top is up, it must be parked.