2012 Autobytel review of the 370z

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-26-2012, 09:26 AM

I feel this is a unbias review where Z flaws are pointed out, but with the understanding of the overall Z car philosophical heritage. The Z is a love it or hate it sports car, a niché sports car in every aspect. I personally respect the Z because its the only sports car not trying to copy performance. Its just trying to be as individual as possible in a market flooded with copies. This review pulls out the Z from the enthusiast perspective.

2012 Nissan 370Z Test Drive & Car Review - YouTube

Drex · 04-26-2012, 09:52 AM

good review until: 2012 Nissan 370Z Test Drive & Car Review - YouTube

"step up to the genesis coupe"

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-26-2012, 10:27 AM

Haaa he did say that. I took that one with va grain of salt.

Oh yeah but he was talking about stepping up to the more budget oriented sports cars like mustang and gencoupe.

Mt Tam I am · 04-26-2012, 10:40 AM

I found the review to be very honest. Cargo space, sideways 3/4 view visibility, snug cabin at 6'3".

My biggest disagreement perhaps was small re: Engine note, he said if you do not like it, you'll never like the car. I changed the exhaust and do like the car.

Huck · 04-26-2012, 10:42 AM

Upgrade to a genesis?!

Sent from my iPhizzle using magic and new fangled science stuff

Drex · 04-26-2012, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Haaa he did say that. I took that one with va grain of salt.

Oh yeah but he was talking about stepping up to the more budget oriented sports cars like mustang and gencoupe.

true, he was just talking about the v6 mustang, so perhaps the genesis is a step up from there

kenchan · 04-26-2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

I found the review to be very honest. Cargo space, sideways 3/4 view visibility, snug cabin at 6'3".

My biggest disagreement perhaps was small re: Engine note, he said if you do not like it, you'll never like the car. I changed the exhaust and do like the car.

the Z sounds best (to me at least) with stock intake box and aftermarket muffler/catback.

Mt Tam I am · 04-26-2012, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

the Z sounds best (to me at least) with stock intake box and aftermarket muffler/catback.

I love the added sound from the G3 intakes too. The worst part of course I waste more gas listening to this sound.

MacLean · 04-26-2012, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

I found the review to be very honest. Cargo space, sideways 3/4 view visibility, snug cabin at 6'3".

My biggest disagreement perhaps was small re: Engine note, he said if you do not like it, you'll never like the car. I changed the exhaust and do like the car.

+1...... Change the exhaust or put CAI, or just do both.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huck

Upgrade to a genesis?!

Sent from my iPhizzle using magic and new fangled science stuff

WOW...... Why in the F would you want to "so call up-grade" to a genesis. That would probably be the worst thing that you could do.

Streetlife · 04-26-2012, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cgmg21

+1...... Change the exhaust or put CAI, or just do both.

WOW...... Why in the F would you want to "so call up-grade" to a genesis. That would probably be the worst thing that you could do.

LakeShow · 04-26-2012, 01:26 PM

You can walk around and tell people, "I upgraded to a Hyundai" lol.

MacLean · 04-26-2012, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

You can walk around and tell people, "I upgraded to a Hyundai" lol.

EPIC FAIL....... They would be like WTF. Did you get the Hyundai Genesis for free since you traded your Z in?

buddyZ · 04-26-2012, 10:36 PM

So glad i bought a 370Z, i came from a 4th gen prelude all motor, turbo 5th gen h22 prelude, supercharged 2005 Frontier, S2000,.

Love the 370Z more than all those cars, still have my Frontier though! back to stock.

04-26-2012, 09:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	2012 Autobytel review of the 370z I feel this is a unbias review where Z flaws are pointed out, but with the understanding of the overall Z car philosophical heritage. The Z is a love it or hate it sports car, a niché sports car in every aspect. I personally respect the Z because its the only sports car not trying to copy performance. Its just trying to be as individual as possible in a market flooded with copies. This review pulls out the Z from the enthusiast perspective. 2012 Nissan 370Z Test Drive & Car Review - YouTube

04-26-2012, 09:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
Drex Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 498 Drives: '11 370z MB 6MT SP Rep Power: 14	good review until: 2012 Nissan 370Z Test Drive & Car Review - YouTube "step up to the genesis coupe" __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z \| 6MT \| Magnetic Black \| Sport Package

04-26-2012, 10:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	Haaa he did say that. I took that one with va grain of salt. Oh yeah but he was talking about stepping up to the more budget oriented sports cars like mustang and gencoupe. Last edited by UNKNOWN_370; 04-26-2012 at 10:31 AM.

04-26-2012, 10:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	I found the review to be very honest. Cargo space, sideways 3/4 view visibility, snug cabin at 6'3". My biggest disagreement perhaps was small re: Engine note, he said if you do not like it, you'll never like the car. I changed the exhaust and do like the car. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

04-26-2012, 10:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
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04-26-2012, 01:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	You can walk around and tell people, "I upgraded to a Hyundai" lol. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

04-26-2012, 10:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
buddyZ Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: socal Posts: 118 Drives: 2012 Base6mt Rep Power: 0	So glad i bought a 370Z, i came from a 4th gen prelude all motor, turbo 5th gen h22 prelude, supercharged 2005 Frontier, S2000,. Love the 370Z more than all those cars, still have my Frontier though! back to stock.

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