Photos Courtesy Nissan
Perhaps the 370Z, like the Datsun roadsters that came before it, is a classic. The Z returns for the 2019 model year, more or less unchanged since its 2009 debut. That’s 11 model years.
We tested a 370Z Roadster wearing Passion Red. Here’s what Nissan has to say about the hue: “The Passion Red paint process uses a high brightness aluminum pigment in the base coat and Nano-pigment tinted clear coat to give it a vivid, jewel-like red color that looks different depending on the viewing angle.”
well, at least no shark teeth in the grille....
irish44j said:
well, at least no shark teeth in the grille....
They stopped that a couple of years ago, so it basically looks like the 350Z with weird headlights.
So, yeah, totally get why Nissan sales are skyrocketing.
Toebra
HalfDork
9/21/18 11:56 a.m.
370Z roadster looks like an ND Miata that needs a fitness program
Toebra said:
370Z roadster looks like an ND Miata that needs a fitness program
I paddocked with a 370 Coupe at Grattan last weekend. Did my Z4 Coupe make it’s butt look big? Yes it did.
I have to concur, I have a ‘90 300ZX TT, while my buddy has a 2012 370Z ragtop. The older car actually seems more refined than the newer one, and is a hell of a lot more fun to drive. Always feel like I’m sitting in a bathtub trying to peer out over my feet in the 370, while the cockpit in the 300 is intuitive and comfy and laid out for driving, not video games.
51k and it came out when the S2000 was still being sold new? LOL
Snrub
HalfDork
9/22/18 9:00 p.m.
I don't know if the roadster or the higher spec models are the way to go, but the 370z is still a fun car. The short wheelbase helps it feel nimble. For street driving it's one of those cars that doesn't feel like it can be improved much with aftermarket mods, it's strong from the factory.
The interior is a bit dated, but it's not the end of the world.
Vigo
UltimaDork
9/22/18 9:20 p.m.
I feel like the 370Z is fundamentally pretty good and the main problem with it is that it's not $28,000.
z31maniac said:
irish44j said:
well, at least no shark teeth in the grille....
They stopped that a couple of years ago, so it basically looks like the 350Z with weird headlights.
So, yeah, totally get why Nissan sales are skyrocketing.
I was driving with a buddy last night, both of us who use to be admins on Maxima.org forums. We saw a white car up ahead of us and he's like "the new Altima doesn't look bad."
Except it was a Maxima.
Nissan literally makes an entire line of un-memorable and bleh cars these days (other than the Murano Vert, but that's not memorable in a good way). They used to make cool-looking cars. Not so much now.
Dootz
New Reader
9/28/18 12:01 a.m.
In reply to Vigo :
The main problem is that the competition blows it away in terms of value and performance
Vigo said:
I feel like the 370Z is fundamentally pretty good and the main problem with it is that it's not $28,000.
The coupe starts at $29,900......so it isn't that bad.
I haven't looked because at dealers because the car doesn't really excite me, but I'd bet with how little they sell you could make a pretty good deal on one.
