Topic: Test Drive: 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster

[Autos_Editor]

Contributor Russell Purcell knows sports cars, so when he says the 2010 Nissan 370Z offers “stunning performance,” you should listen. An MSRP priced several thousand dollars under the last generation makes it an excellent value in its category, he adds.

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[handman1]

Buy it in the States and save 15-20 grand. Too bad this nissan is so overpriced here.

[CanuckS2K]

^ Starting at $48k is not bad whatsoever considering what you get.  Show me another roadster that is on par with the 370Z's performance that is cheaper. 

[b16vtec]

handyman, good point.  Plus, getting it in the states means that you also have the option of choosing the Nismo coupe and/or the 40th anniversary model, two models we may not be getting in Canada.

I really applaud Nissan for being able to deliver a lighter, tighter, better finished, higher performance car that costs less than the outgoing car.  the 370Z is better than the 350Z in every conceivable way.  the only point of contention is the use of a digital display for fuel/temperature instead of an analog display. 

Now, if only Nissan Canada would adjust the price to reflect the approaching Canadian dollar parity.  If I could get a 370Z coupe with the performance package out the door for $40K, it would be a no-brainer.  CanuckG35 is right to say that there probably isn't a roadster on par with the Z at the same price.  The only thing I can think of are the now-defunct Solstice/Sky twins, the discontinued S2000 and potentially the forthcoming Mustang/Camaro V8 ragtops, although they are 4-seaters, not 2-seaters.  But, essentially, Nissan has a lock in this segment now that its competitors have vanished.

[new age group]

"as the standard manual transmission gains the ability to rev-match (SynchroRev Match) as you move down through the gears, ensuring that there will be instantaneous power delivery when you transition to the throttle."

Does that mean this car's manual transmission will do "Heel-toe" for you? and for people who do Heel-toe when downing shifting, will it OVER-REV the engine?

[Railton]

handyman, good point.  Plus, getting it in the states means that you also have the option of choosing the Nismo coupe and/or the 40th anniversary model, two models we may not be getting in Canada.

I really applaud Nissan for being able to deliver a lighter, tighter, better finished, higher performance car that costs less than the outgoing car.  the 370Z is better than the 350Z in every conceivable way.  the only point of contention is the use of a digital display for fuel/temperature instead of an analog display. 

Now, if only Nissan Canada would adjust the price to reflect the approaching Canadian dollar parity.  If I could get a 370Z coupe with the performance package out the door for $40K, it would be a no-brainer.  CanuckG35 is right to say that there probably isn't a roadster on par with the Z at the same price.  The only thing I can think of are the now-defunct Solstice/Sky twins, the discontinued S2000 and potentially the forthcoming Mustang/Camaro V8 ragtops, although they are 4-seaters, not 2-seaters.  But, essentially, Nissan has a lock in this segment now that its competitors have vanished.

No warranty on it from Nissan Canada though.
Railton

[nsmyhte]

"as the standard manual transmission gains the ability to rev-match (SynchroRev Match) as you move down through the gears, ensuring that there will be instantaneous power delivery when you transition to the throttle."

Does that mean this car's manual transmission will do "Heel-toe" for you? and for people who do Heel-toe when downing shifting, will it OVER-REV the engine?

You can turn the auto rev-matcher off if you still want to do it yourself.

[Triple Bob]

I love the coupe, it's a very tight design, but the interior is a little over-styled a bit like the mini.  But I would still love to own one.

[auto_enthusiast]

"as the standard manual transmission gains the ability to rev-match (SynchroRev Match) as you move down through the gears, ensuring that there will be instantaneous power delivery when you transition to the throttle."

Does that mean this car's manual transmission will do "Heel-toe" for you? and for people who do Heel-toe when downing shifting, will it OVER-REV the engine?

Yes, it will rev match on downshifts.  No more needing to do heel toe, unless you really want to (the SynchoRev Match you can turn off if you really want to do it).   I'm pretty sure it won't allow an over-rev the engine though.

[Jaeger]

I'm not much of a convertible fan and will almost always gravitate toward the corresponding coupe, but I have to say I saw a Z roadster in the showroom the other day and it was instant lust.  I just thought it looked absolutely fantastic.  And I still think the Synchro RevMatch is one of the coolest technologies of the last several years.  Which other manufacturer has put that kind of effort into improving the manual transmission?  Hats of to Nissan.

Jaeger