acf321 Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 mmm... more refined, melted front, bad sound ... BUT faster, more powerful and better handler. I'll buy that .... and to beat the C63AMG and other cars on the track is def a positive ... Review was a bit soft ... with it was the proper Top Gear guys ... all in all its better and they seemed fair. What do you think Quote
sexual_sushi Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 I think they need to put an <expletive>'n microphone on the car for their laps around their track. They are so quiet and boring. We need to hear engine revs and exhaust notes not this dull hum from a distance. The review wasn't bad, nothing I haven't heard/read before. If I had to buy a new car it would either be the 370z or bmw z4. Just for fun, here is a review of the Nismo 370z... http://www.dpccars.com/car-videos-09/06-12-09page-2009-Nissan-Nismo-370Z.htm The show overall is still too awkward for me. I think it's getting better but their jokes are so setup and aren't that funny considering they have been so well prepared. I know the British Top Gear's are as well but they just pull it off so much better. I think the main problem is that these guys, generally aren't that naturally funny. They also seem like they are "putting on" these voices for reviews like someone doing a grade 12 video assignment. They just aren't generally moved by what they are doing. Hopefully in a few years they'll get it all together. After all the British one has been going for ages... Quote
mtopxsecret6 Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 I loved the review, there were a few things in it i thought could have been done better and presented better. The performance, appearance, interior styling which the show touched on.. i love. Though as i say, presenting the car in a different manner with an original 240z and its current competitors in competition with each other would boost the ante of the z car. Instead, of showing arty farty cinematography shots and giving us basic tech info with simple demonstration of these features and blowing it past our glary eyes. I think the car was great, cinematography was awesome, though i wish it would be one i could own one, but the review didn't give me enough technical information i was hoping for. Quote
mtopxsecret6 Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 All top gear shows are all scripted, us,uk and aus. The uk show does it better because the novelty of english accents, a show format no done before etc. The uk show has been going for over 20years, so.. we still have a small amount to wait for ours to pick up. I feel it need's totally different presenter's. In the end, it's the presenter's that portray the program. Other than warren, although himself is not a professional reporter, all the presenter's are not television reporter's. They have taken a big risk from the start by creating a format with non industry people to present the show. I think they have progressed this far due to their cinematography. Quote
sexual_sushi Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 PS for those who download their tv, UK top gear is back on the 21/06/09 Quote
eddii Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 cant wait for the new season!!! i wasnt aware that the 370 blips throttle in manual g/box! sounds cool! Quote
luke_mcmahon85 Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 the shows getting better, but still very awkward at times....but i'm sure i couldn't do it better. the review was good, good to see the 240z in the studio... i thought the wet corner powersliding was a bit pointless...not exactly the best way to show the differences between the 350 and 370 (maybe that's just me, but i don't think the way traction control feels would be a major issue... you put it on when commuting or driving normally, and if you want to have fun you take it off - done), the time would have been better spent on a comparison lap, or a head to head between two of the presenters or something. Quote
sexual_sushi Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 i thought the wet corner powersliding was a bit pointless I agree, if they had have done something like this with the 350 and 370z it would have been awesome.... Absolutely love it at 4:15, I can watch that over and over And the quote "It's like smearing honey into Kiera Knightly"... That's how you review a car... Quote
chris240 Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 good review.. But, like I said on a previous posting James Morrison should stick to the trumpet Quote
ZD44TT Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 theres something off putting about the high dash line in the 350/370z's............takes the sporty feel away from it. the S30's felt just at the right height............ Quote
modular9 Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 Ok sat down with some car nuts. ( not all zed heads ) and the consensus was ? 350z ( track version ? ) showed up its younger sibling. Which is good cos I can almost afford a 350! To be honest some of the shots made it look like a lowered nissan murano 4wd/suv/wannabe from the bum. Probably due to the widened track and shorter wheelbase. It looked chunky in the butt. Problem is that it's price point puts it into some rarified company ( z4 , audi tt ) or second hand ( porsche 911 , R34 GTR ! ) Overall I hope it does well so there will be a 400z. Quote
260Coupe Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 Having driven the 370 I can confirm that the new Z is a major improvement over the 350 in all respects, the ride is infinitely better, much more refined and you don't get kidney damage like the previous model and the car feels much lighter and more nimble (much more "MX5 like" but with twice the grunt) . The overall performance, interior and the styling package is certainly brilliant value for money in the $70 - $80k price bracket. The only issues I found (as did the Top gear beardy dude) was rear view vision was limited making parking a pain. I am seriously considering upgrading my 2006 MX5 for the 370...........I just need to get this past the "War office" .......she found the driving position too low and like "sitting in a bucket" ........I will buy her a cushion or two to sit on As for price.........I have had quotes from $67k for an ex demo with 1000k's to as high as $78500 for a fresh 0 km car. The compatible Z4 will set you back mid $90's with the 3.0lt Quote
Add Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 In motor magazine they had a writeup about the 370Z's blipping gear box, was am interesting read. Damn I missed it :'( I'll wait for the brits review since its back on soon. Quote
ol_skl_jp Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 Damn I missed it :'( I'll wait for the brits review since its back on soon. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyKr-qhuFr0 Quote
Mick280zx Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 My immediate thought on hearing of the 'manual gearbox blipping the throttle feature' thingy was 'Crikey that's going to give mechanics a headache and cost a fortune when it screws up'. Was it really necessary? It could have saved the car a few kilos I bet. And what's with the presenters highlighting the lack of a reversing camera? Honestly, how many cars have them and more to the point, does it really need one? Just more techno gadgetry to go wrong and cost you money. But overall it's a damn sexy looking car and I'd buy one in a flash Quote
RBZ 260 Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 nice car but i think morrison should stick to blowing trumpets as well. dont like him at all. i preffer the other host that he replaced. also the cartoonist dude is trying to hard and very annoying. back to the z. to me 370 looks brilliant, lot better than the 350z. seen it at nissans and cant wait for a test drive. though its kinda pointless as i never will by a brand spanker car regardless what it is . m yonly concern is the GTR may steal some of its spotlight and may not sell as well as the 350z did.even though GTR is in different league. also comment about reversing camera. how stupid. hey trumpeter maybe you should stick to volvos. its a sports car. y is everyone scared of the technology LOL..... that blimping thing is only software. no biggie realy. most modern cars u just plug in the OBD reader and tell you whats wrong with it. replace the part and back on the road. lot quicker just means old fashion mechanics is out the door. u need more than just a continuity light to fault find it. i hate carbies cause i dont like twisting adjusting different knobs cause i never had any luck with them probably cause i never gave them a chance in understanding its so complicated compared to efi.but thats me cause ive learnt efi first. if technology break down so often y are they all using it now?not many "simple" carbies out there. now just got to wait till some trumpeter writes off a 370z so i can get one cheap from the auctions. hmmm need somone from nissan to disable the traction control otherwise ill be waiting Quote
260Coupe Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 If any of you have driven a sports car with stability and traction control on a wet and winding road you would be absolutely sold on it..........I punted my MX5 at 9/10s on a very wet twisty section of the Great Ocean road and was amazed with the response and the handling with the DSC working seamlessly........they just got where ever you point them ........so having it on a 370 with 245 giggawatts under the right foot is a good thing......and for those who are brave enough......there is a button to turn it off as there is the throttle blip function I found an ex demo for $67.5k............but it's Silver........boring color Quote
Moderators Zedman240® Posted June 16, 2009 Moderators Posted June 16, 2009 With that throttle blipping thing, its an easy thing to do with these "fly by wire" throttles they have now. My Xtrail even has it; not the blipping thing though.. they have a stepper motor on the throttle and a sensor on the accelerator and the ECU just blips the throttle for you. Theres no extra added weight, just no cable! With reversing cameras, if you want one, just go to Jaycar and for about $300, you can install a wireless one. But like everyone says, it's a sportscar and not a Territory to go and pickup the kids with after a soccer match. Quote
RBZ 260 Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 you can turn the traction control off. the reason why i sad for nissan to disable for good is trumpeter drivers will always have it on and never smash it. than ill be waiting long time till one appears at the auctions for me to by at a cheaper price Quote
mtopxsecret6 Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 That trumpeter is a rally driver. I think it would be a while for him to smash it even without tc. Quote
reverendzed Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 I found an ex demo for $67.5k............but it's Silver........boring color Uhmm...it's all in the eye of the beholder Alan! Quote
RBZ 260 Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 That trumpeter is a rally driver. I think it would be a while for him to smash it even without tc. ok i didnt expect him to buy one and wait for his car to get smashed i guess what i ment by trumpeter is the more senior owners will be buying these cars hence the reason he was testing it. younger generation wouldnt have the dosh to buy one. and as most will be flappy pedal auto rubish and if manual they prob be driving them with traction ON probably not many will be written off. silver whats wrong with silver best colour in the world. looks clean even if its dirty. covers scratches and dent well too Quote
Lynton Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 Yeah I had a look at a 370Z and took a paddle shift for a test drive, no complaints at all from me but the vision out the back from the inside rear vision mirror is a pencil line and I guess maybe thats why they mentioned a reverse camera but I found the door side mirrors big and well placed with plenty of rear and side vision and I also tried parking the Zed which was no problem if you have owned any sort of Zed before. Probably intimidating for a first time sports coupe driver not used to a cocoon behind the seats. They offered me a driveaway for $69,000 less my 2001 R Spec S15 trade value @ $6000.00.....I said really! The 370Z however has the same noise level as my 200sx but inside the quality is fabulous but the upside of the release of the 370Z now means a 350Z can be purchased at excellent prices, mmmm still strumming my chinny chin chin and not sure the 370Z/350Z option is offering me much more than my S15 anyway other than the smell of a nice new or late model car with higher operating costs maybe Alan is on the money driving an MX5??? Lynton Quote
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