One of my many, many tasks here at Auto123.com is to proofread just about everything that goes online on our site. I therefore get to read everyone's reviews and I will profess to enjoy reading other’s opinions on vehicles that I may have driven in the past because, if they differ from my own, I know that they are obviously wrong... Right...
I recently got to revise Justin Pritchard's take on the subject of this review, the 2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary. Where we usually agree on performance, styling, driving and types of vehicle, I found myself shaking my head on many points, some of which we typically see eye to eye on. I do have a theory as to why I'm not on the same page as my buddy Justin but I'm ashamed to admit it... I think I might be getting old. But, on the other hand, I have test driven over 700 cars over the last 10+ years, so I've got a good idea as to what I like and how cars should perform.
Shape and styling to DIE for!
On this front, we both agree that the new Z is dashingly HOT! Parked in my driveway, wheels slightly turned, the Z has so far been the most stunning addition to my house's curb appeal. Wearing a slinky quartz grey dress over its curvaceous body, this Z is by far the most exotic looking of all Z ever to see the road. Couple the Angelina Jolie or Penelope Cruz curves of the body to 19" 5-spoke RAYS super-lightweight forged alloy wheels, and you get a car that should be arrested for indecent exposure.
The very tight cabin also earns admiration and respect from the both of us. I will start with the red leather-clad sport seats that not only look the part but act it as well. Lateral and thigh support is excellent, however I found lumbar to be exaggerated; a trait that is very common on most Nissan product. Although the steering column with integrated gauges is tilt adjustable, I would have liked some adjustment for rake as I could easily see myself not being perfectly setup for a jaunt on the track; steering wheel too far given my distance to the pedals.
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| Justin Pritchard and I both agree that the new Z is dashingly HOT! (Photo: Matthieu Lambert/Auto123.com) |
I recently got to revise Justin Pritchard's take on the subject of this review, the 2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary. Where we usually agree on performance, styling, driving and types of vehicle, I found myself shaking my head on many points, some of which we typically see eye to eye on. I do have a theory as to why I'm not on the same page as my buddy Justin but I'm ashamed to admit it... I think I might be getting old. But, on the other hand, I have test driven over 700 cars over the last 10+ years, so I've got a good idea as to what I like and how cars should perform.
Shape and styling to DIE for!
On this front, we both agree that the new Z is dashingly HOT! Parked in my driveway, wheels slightly turned, the Z has so far been the most stunning addition to my house's curb appeal. Wearing a slinky quartz grey dress over its curvaceous body, this Z is by far the most exotic looking of all Z ever to see the road. Couple the Angelina Jolie or Penelope Cruz curves of the body to 19" 5-spoke RAYS super-lightweight forged alloy wheels, and you get a car that should be arrested for indecent exposure.
The very tight cabin also earns admiration and respect from the both of us. I will start with the red leather-clad sport seats that not only look the part but act it as well. Lateral and thigh support is excellent, however I found lumbar to be exaggerated; a trait that is very common on most Nissan product. Although the steering column with integrated gauges is tilt adjustable, I would have liked some adjustment for rake as I could easily see myself not being perfectly setup for a jaunt on the track; steering wheel too far given my distance to the pedals.
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| Lateral and thigh support of the red leather-clad sport seats is excellent. (Photo: Matthieu Lambert/Auto123.com) |