2009 Nissan 370Z

The Nissan 370Z is all new for 2009. Almost every piece and component of the 370Z has been re-designed by Nissan. I read a review stating: “this is the fastest production Z ever built.” Amen to that. The car (especially the rear) is definitely chopped over the older versions, has wider-flared fenders, a shorter wheelbase, a lot less room inside than the earlier versions from the 90’s, but it now has sportier lines and is one sharp car! Most of all, it is a blast to drive (it knocks the socks off of the 4th generation version that I owned)!!! I haven’t driven a Z (or even ridden in one) since I had my 1993 300ZX, and this new version did not disappoint.


Pros:

* Stiff, sports-car suspension
* Blazing acceleration
* Seriously comfortable seats
* Excellent handling ability
* Simple, clean interior (not a lot of bells and whistles)

Cons:

* Stiff, sports-car suspension (seemed to have been tuned for the track, because it barely budged)
* Blind spots that you could miss a bus in
* Not much more room inside for anything but an extra passenger, a purse and a briefcase in the back