Author Topic: Test Drive: 2018 Nissan 370Z Roadster  (Read 4582 times)

Offline autoTRADER.ca

  • Administrator
  • *****
  • Posts: 5162
  • Carma: +14/-17
  • member
    • View Profile
  • Cars: Car
Test Drive: 2018 Nissan 370Z Roadster
« on: October 16, 2017, 07:04:58 am »
Getting old, but it's not all bad news.
Read more....

Offline ChaosphereIX

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 8705
  • Carma: +187/-377
  • Gender: Male
  • Wont run with the pack
    • View Profile
  • Cars: 2015 Jaguar XJR-L
Re: Test Drive: 2018 Nissan 370Z Roadster
« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2017, 07:28:53 am »
HARD PASS

especially with an auto, that is utter blasphemy
If driving an Alfa does not restore vitality to your soul, then just pass the hospital and park at the morgue to save everyone time.

Now drives a Jaaaaaaag...and thus will not pay for anything during an outing...but it is OK, because....I drive a Jaaaaaag.

Offline SKYMTL

  • Drunk on Fuel
  • ****
  • Posts: 1806
  • Carma: +30/-77
  • member
    • View Profile
  • Cars: 2019 BMW 440i, 2014 Mazda 3 GT Sport
Re: Test Drive: 2018 Nissan 370Z Roadster
« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2017, 09:06:17 am »
Count me confused.  What other competitors are out there which offer 300+ horsepower in roadster form and cost less than $60K? 

IMO the Z in roadster form is a pretty unique car.  I'm totally fine with a lack of frilly nannies like radar cruise control and lane departure warning.  Please, the Z has never been about those things.  That automatic though?  No way.   

Offline Jaeger

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 18846
  • Carma: +706/-12340
  • Gender: Male
  • member
    • View Profile
  • Cars: 2015 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 AWD, 2016 Honda Fit EX-L Navi, 2019 Genesis G80 3.3t Sport, 2021 Honda CB650R, 2023 Honda Monkey
Re: Test Drive: 2018 Nissan 370Z Roadster
« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2017, 09:11:23 am »
I've always liked this car and still do.  Seriously long in the tooth, though. 
Wokeism is nothing more than the recognition and opposition of bigotry in all its forms.  Bigots are predictably triggered.

Offline Jaeger

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 18846
  • Carma: +706/-12340
  • Gender: Male
  • member
    • View Profile
  • Cars: 2015 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 AWD, 2016 Honda Fit EX-L Navi, 2019 Genesis G80 3.3t Sport, 2021 Honda CB650R, 2023 Honda Monkey
Re: Test Drive: 2018 Nissan 370Z Roadster
« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2017, 09:20:22 am »
Count me confused.  What other competitors are out there which offer 300+ horsepower in roadster form and cost less than $60K? 

IMO the Z in roadster form is a pretty unique car.  I'm totally fine with a lack of frilly nannies like radar cruise control and lane departure warning.  Please, the Z has never been about those things.  That automatic though?  No way.   

How much is a convertible Mustang?

Offline SKYMTL

  • Drunk on Fuel
  • ****
  • Posts: 1806
  • Carma: +30/-77
  • member
    • View Profile
  • Cars: 2019 BMW 440i, 2014 Mazda 3 GT Sport
Re: Test Drive: 2018 Nissan 370Z Roadster
« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2017, 09:26:20 am »
Count me confused.  What other competitors are out there which offer 300+ horsepower in roadster form and cost less than $60K? 

IMO the Z in roadster form is a pretty unique car.  I'm totally fine with a lack of frilly nannies like radar cruise control and lane departure warning.  Please, the Z has never been about those things.  That automatic though?  No way.   

How much is a convertible Mustang?

Mustang GT is exactly the same price.  Forgot about that car.  ;)

Offline Railton

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 13713
  • Carma: +243/-156
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Cars: 2017 Infiniti QX60 Touring, 2010 Infiniti G37S 6M, 2020 Hyundai Kona 1.6T Trend
Re: Test Drive: 2018 Nissan 370Z Roadster
« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2017, 09:32:11 am »
Count me confused.  What other competitors are out there which offer 300+ horsepower in roadster form and cost less than $60K? 

IMO the Z in roadster form is a pretty unique car.  I'm totally fine with a lack of frilly nannies like radar cruise control and lane departure warning.  Please, the Z has never been about those things.  That automatic though?  No way.   

How much is a convertible Mustang?

Mustang GT is exactly the same price.  Forgot about that car.  ;)
Camero SS Ragtop?
Railton
Do you realize that in about 30 (updated as requested) years, we'll have millions of old ladies running around with tattoos?

Offline rrocket

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 75593
  • Carma: +1249/-7194
    • View Profile
Re: Test Drive: 2018 Nissan 370Z Roadster
« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2017, 09:40:18 am »
I've always liked this car and still do.  Seriously long in the tooth, though.
The coupe is still one of my favorites....plus aftermarket support is great.

Would love a black one with that orange interior or a 40th Anniversary edition
How fast is my 911?  Supras sh*t on on me all the time...in reverse..with blown turbos  :( ...

Offline Jaeger

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 18846
  • Carma: +706/-12340
  • Gender: Male
  • member
    • View Profile
  • Cars: 2015 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 AWD, 2016 Honda Fit EX-L Navi, 2019 Genesis G80 3.3t Sport, 2021 Honda CB650R, 2023 Honda Monkey
Re: Test Drive: 2018 Nissan 370Z Roadster
« Reply #8 on: October 16, 2017, 10:54:03 am »
I've always liked this car and still do.  Seriously long in the tooth, though.
The coupe is still one of my favorites....plus aftermarket support is great.

Would love a black one with that orange interior or a 40th Anniversary edition

The white Nismo coupe for me.

Offline rrocket

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 75593
  • Carma: +1249/-7194
    • View Profile
Re: Test Drive: 2018 Nissan 370Z Roadster
« Reply #9 on: October 16, 2017, 11:38:28 am »
I like the Nismo...But the prices were a bit crazy last time I checked.

Personally, I'd get one of the ones I pointed out and use the money for a complete slew of bolt-on performance!

Offline dirtyjeffer

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 17120
  • Carma: +296/-1312
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Cars: 2021 Toyota Venza Limited, 2016 Kia Sorento EX AWD
Re: Test Drive: 2018 Nissan 370Z Roadster
« Reply #10 on: October 16, 2017, 11:39:51 am »
Count me confused.  What other competitors are out there which offer 300+ horsepower in roadster form and cost less than $60K? 

IMO the Z in roadster form is a pretty unique car.  I'm totally fine with a lack of frilly nannies like radar cruise control and lane departure warning.  Please, the Z has never been about those things.  That automatic though?  No way.   

How much is a convertible Mustang?

Mustang GT is exactly the same price.  Forgot about that car.  ;)
the Mustang GT isn't a "roadster" though...but agreed, i'd certainly take that over the 370Z.
When you've lost the argument, admit defeat and hit the smite button.

Offline Weels

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 6377
  • Carma: +253/-259
  • Gender: Male
  • This is my happy face
    • View Profile
  • Cars: The 5's: 2023 Mazda CX-5, 2016 Mazda MX-5
Re: Test Drive: 2018 Nissan 370Z Roadster
« Reply #11 on: October 16, 2017, 11:45:26 am »
the Mustang GT isn't a "roadster" though...but agreed, i'd certainly take that over the 370Z.

Ditto.  At least the Nissan is still an option even tho' it ain't my cup of tea



Offline Railton

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 13713
  • Carma: +243/-156
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Cars: 2017 Infiniti QX60 Touring, 2010 Infiniti G37S 6M, 2020 Hyundai Kona 1.6T Trend
Re: Test Drive: 2018 Nissan 370Z Roadster
« Reply #12 on: October 16, 2017, 12:02:12 pm »
I think the last variant of this car looks the best to me and still fresh. The coupe is a better buy than the ragtop but just watch your head getting in.
Railton

Offline rrocket

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 75593
  • Carma: +1249/-7194
    • View Profile
Re: Test Drive: 2018 Nissan 370Z Roadster
« Reply #13 on: October 16, 2017, 12:04:46 pm »
I think the last variant of this car looks the best to me and still fresh. The coupe is a better buy than the ragtop but just watch your head getting in.
Railton
I saw a black 2018 Nismo. Had red trim on the body.

Looked good!

Offline 84im

  • Drunk on Fuel
  • ****
  • Posts: 2391
  • Carma: +24/-81
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Cars: 2015 BMW X1, 2003 Chevy Tracker, 1974 VW Dune Buggy, and 1974 VW Thing
Re: Test Drive: 2018 Nissan 370Z Roadster
« Reply #14 on: October 16, 2017, 03:34:52 pm »
If you want a really good laugh sit in one of these with the top up and then look in the rear view mirror.
The rear view viability is absolutely atrocious.

The only way this car makes sense is to NEVER put the top up.
A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kickboxing.

Offline Jaeger

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 18846
  • Carma: +706/-12340
  • Gender: Male
  • member
    • View Profile
  • Cars: 2015 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 AWD, 2016 Honda Fit EX-L Navi, 2019 Genesis G80 3.3t Sport, 2021 Honda CB650R, 2023 Honda Monkey
Re: Test Drive: 2018 Nissan 370Z Roadster
« Reply #15 on: October 16, 2017, 05:59:13 pm »
I'm not a ragtop guy anyway. About the only one I would ever consider is the S2K.  The Z coupe is a ride I could realistically see myself owning.

The is a black cherry Z convertible in my neighborhood though, it is always sparkling clean and always turns my head.
« Last Edit: October 16, 2017, 06:50:43 pm by Jaeger »

Offline rrocket

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 75593
  • Carma: +1249/-7194
    • View Profile
Re: Test Drive: 2018 Nissan 370Z Roadster
« Reply #16 on: October 16, 2017, 08:09:29 pm »
I'm not a ragtop guy anyway. About the only one I would ever consider is the S2K.  The Z coupe is a ride I could realistically see myself owning.

The is a black cherry Z convertible in my neighborhood though, it is always sparkling clean and always turns my head.

I like the 40th Anniversary car because of the eye catching red interior (along with some other styling/performance bits).

I too want to own one of these cars.



« Last Edit: October 16, 2017, 08:11:01 pm by rrocket »

Offline Arthur Dent

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 9241
  • Carma: +186/-80
  • Gender: Male
  • 42?
    • View Profile
Re: Test Drive: 2018 Nissan 370Z Roadster
« Reply #17 on: October 17, 2017, 02:20:03 pm »
The 30K coupe is reasonable to consider. This expensive drop top not so much. I wonder who will buy it.

Offline CSH

  • Drunk on Fuel
  • ****
  • Posts: 1714
  • Carma: +71/-102
  • Gender: Male
  • member
    • View Profile
  • Cars: 2019 Telsa Model 3 SR+, 2009 Honda CRV, 2015 Honda CBR500R
Re: Test Drive: 2018 Nissan 370Z Roadster
« Reply #18 on: October 17, 2017, 02:43:40 pm »
The 30K coupe is reasonable to consider. This expensive drop top not so much. I wonder who will buy it.

Especially that it compares well to the Mustang and the Camaro in price and hp. Plus for it being its a 6 and not a turbo 4.

Offline Railton

  • Car Crazy
  • *****
  • Posts: 13713
  • Carma: +243/-156
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Cars: 2017 Infiniti QX60 Touring, 2010 Infiniti G37S 6M, 2020 Hyundai Kona 1.6T Trend
Re: Test Drive: 2018 Nissan 370Z Roadster
« Reply #19 on: October 17, 2017, 02:48:15 pm »
The 30K coupe is reasonable to consider. This expensive drop top not so much. I wonder who will buy it.
Here's your answer Arthur.
Railton