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Turboner
11/30/09

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Keep you damn slushboxes out of my "sports" cars, please? What do you want me to do, take up smoking just to give my left foot something to do?
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DoogieFullHouser
11/30/09

@Turboner: Thinks... Yes, yes I do!

-Hands free cigarette-
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günter macbeetle, codename: chrystlubitshi
11/30/09

@DoogieFullHouser: good for her and all.. but wow.. i don't think i needed to see that...............
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Rust-MyEnemy
11/30/09

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As a fussy bastard, I'm starting to take issue with most reviews of sports cars I ever read, and how they are drivers cars etc. etc. etc.

Yeah, they are, compared to an Infiniti or something, and I've not driven the 370z. But I have driven the 350, and;

The thing is, the limits are too damned high. There's loads of grip. Theres good weight distribution and masses of power. But unless you're really damn good (and I'm probably not) you don't really get involved other than aiming the car and pressing go.

Personally speaking, and I know I'm probably wrong here, a Drivers Car is one where you can feel the limits and know what to do when you reach them. Like an old Capri or Ford Mustang. Primitive suspension. Skinny tyres and too much power for the chassis.

That's where the fun is. Getting a "Whoa" moment at 60 and knowing how to catch it.

In this, I just know any "Whoa" moment would see me doing a Nick Hogan.

Give Nick a TR6 or a '68 Vette and maybe he'll learn something. Stick him in a Lambo with immense grip and power, and the soft tissue behind the helm starts to be a big problem.
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Wes Siler
11/30/09

@Rust-MyEnemy: We've addressed that concern with the Z a couple of times, first in Matt's review:

[jalopnik.com]

Then in mine:

[jalopnik.com]

And I think it's a totally valid criticism. Luckily, there's an affordable, practical solution. Just buy a Hyundai Genesis Coupe, it makes all the same moves as the Z, but its limits are lower so it's more fun to drive in everyday conditions and for a wider range of drivers.
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Wes Siler
11/30/09

@Rust-MyEnemy: Oh, and here's that Gen Coupe story:

[jalopnik.com]
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Rust-MyEnemy
11/30/09

@Wes Siler: Yeah, I read them, i'm totally with you and not hatin' or nuttin.

I just think it's a shame so many people have forgotten what driving is all about.

Keep up the good work by the way!
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tonyola
11/30/09

@Rust-MyEnemy: Oh, how I agree with you. Friends with powerful and capable sports cars or luxosport sedans laugh at me when I tell them how much fun I had with a CRX, but they just don't understand. It was like driving a comfortable and rain-proof go-kart. Every outing was an adventure and a potential test of the car's ability. Light weight and not having scads of reserve power meant I was able to drive at 7/10 or 8/10 in conditions where the 370Z might be at 3/10. I learned all about what the limits of the CRX were. My friends will probably not get the chance to do the same in their ubercars.
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Rust-MyEnemy
11/30/09

@tonyola: Yep, I had an old Rover. Heavy, didn't handle, wasn't fast. And I had so much fun as it was at 8/10 pretty much the whole time.

In fact you needed some skill to keep the damn thing pointing the right way.
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brick-geek
11/30/09

@Rust-MyEnemy: I know what you mean. I love my S60R. It is a wonderfully refined daily driver and can be sporty in advanced mode. However, I am just not comfortable pushing her to the limit. Maybe on a track somewhere, but certainly not on a public road.
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SlowMo (actually, there's no E on my R)
11/30/09

@Rust-MyEnemy: I agree. And I think that is a problem even with entry cars that new drivers are likely to own. A Ford Focus can probably out-handle many a 1980's sports car (that'd be a fun comparison article). So drivers just think they can go as fast as their engines will propel them and they only have to turn the wheel (like a lot of SUV drivers in the snow). Older, slower cars are way more fun because they keep you thinking about what the car is trying to do. Cars with super high limits scare me because I think I won't know I'm in over my head until I'm going much faster. I'll take 'em old and low-adhesion, thanks.

Fantastic car and nice write up though.
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brandegee
11/30/09

With that kind of waist and that kind of price (up to $46K!!!) you'd think they'd splurge on a convertible hardtop.
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Rust-MyEnemy
12/01/09

@SlowMo (actually, there's no E on my R): It's just as well our friendly 'Lopnik scribblers seem to be able to drive a bit, and the write-ups are always worth reading.

I'd love to see a few reviews of older cars, just to get a bit of context. What does a SVO Mustang feel like compared to a Genesis Coupe? That sort of thing.
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Rust-MyEnemy
12/01/09

@brick-geek: Hell of a car, the S60R. Anything that builds on the T5 legend is awesome, and a bit of understeer is fine in the right hands..
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SlowMo (actually, there's no E on my R)
12/01/09

@Rust-MyEnemy: I think that would be great. Like a 2L Alfa GTV vs mid-90's Sentra SE-R vs ... hmmm well, some small-ish fun 2-door sedan from today... maybe a 1-series? I always remember when Grassroots Motorsports put a Honda Odyssey minivan on an autocross course and compared it to a 365 and an E-type. It lost at first but they put some better tires on it and the minivan beat 'em both.
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pauljones
11/30/09

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It's nice to know that it drives and performs well, but I just can't get over the oddball looks it is sporting, and this is coming from a guy who likes the looks of the original 350Z coupes.
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Jeremy
11/30/09

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It looks really nice. Though I liked the last Z Roadster, too.
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bradyb
07/13/09

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ahhhhh!
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engineerd
07/13/09

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Wow, that's cheaper than it cost me to get my wife to drop her top.
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Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
07/13/09

In reply to Nissan 370Z Roadster Drops Top For $36,970
Looks a great deal better than the 350, but still seems a bit chubby. If I was looking to drop $40k on a car, I'd go for this over a Volt in an American heartbeat.
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If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face
07/13/09

In reply to Nissan 370Z Roadster Drops Top For $36,970
Looks a little better than the last Z roadster, but the design just doesn't translate into a convertible very well.
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Bentoboxx, My Tank is full of it
07/13/09

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I am a big fan of the new Z and it is so much better with the Manual. I can't wait to try the Roadster when it drops in the shop....soon
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layabout
07/13/09

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Please don't tell me dog shit brown paintwork is making a comeback
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If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face
07/13/09

@layabout returns: Lets just hope isn't also available in Metallic Pee.
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engineerd
07/13/09

@layabout returns: It's very Malaisy, huh?
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ephophex
07/13/09

@layabout returns:

Bullitt says "Smile when you say that".

http://jalopnik.com/5252193/steve-mcqueens-23m-ferrari-250-gt-lusso-what-can-brown-do-for-you
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MushyHeirloom
04/07/09

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It really looks like shit.

No, I don't mean that figuratively. It looks like a soft brown dookie brick.
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MushyHeirloom
04/07/09

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Also: First to the "monkey-shit-brown (Nissan)" comment.
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MushyHeirloom
04/07/09

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You guys realize this is the sixth 370Z post today. Eight total Nissan posts counting Godzilla. Nine with NPOCP.

I call payola!
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theeastbaykid
04/07/09

@F*ckingPlushroom: Nah, it would only be payola if they just blatantly cut-and-pasted the press releases.
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.357
04/07/09

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Brown- sophisticated yet sporty. Who am I kidding? Go black!
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Syrax
04/07/09

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Macadamia Metallic is the color of the winners!

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BЯдΖǐL-ЯЄРΘЯΤЄЯ
04/07/09

@Syrax: Should this be an eye blink to the Boxter ;)
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BЯдΖǐL-ЯЄРΘЯΤЄЯ
04/07/09

@Syrax: Do you have a hamster and edit button? first there was no picture, then there was no comment anymore. Now the comment is back with picture.
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Syrax
04/07/09

@DЯ. BЯдΖǐL-ЯЄРΘЯΤЄЯ: I am the Gawker overlord!
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Syrax
04/07/09

@DЯ. BЯдΖǐL-ЯЄРΘЯΤЄЯ: No, really, I posted with a pic. Then there was no pic. Then it came back. There's a problem in the site that is hosting the pic, that's why it wasn't showing.
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