I had to get some new Yokohama AVS ES100's mounted on our 330i today. On the way back I was right by the Nissan dealer so I thought I would stop by to see if I could test drive the 350z. They had a Track model and I took it out for a little spin.

The car is awesome. The handling was very much like the 330i sport I drove over to the dealer. It was very refined and had little body roll. I didnt get to push the car hard, but could tell it was very solid. I cannot believe how much this car feels like a Bimmer. I would love to push it at the track.

The engine/drivetrain is top notch too.. The power is linear and the engine has a nice spread of torque. Even in higher gears it still pulls nicely. The transmission offers real short throws and the shifter clicks in real nicely. No need for a STS here IMO.

Overall, I love this car. I plan on ordering one early next summer. The only thing I dont like is the HUGE blindspots. It would take me a while to get used to it.

 

I'd say it definitely depends on the dealer - no set practice. I told the dealer that I was ready to order, but that I still hadn't driven one yet. He only had a DB touring and it was in the showroom, but he had some guys open the double doors and drove it right out of the showroom for me to drive.

After only a short drive, I was definitely sold on the car. Ordered Sept. 13 (Friday the 13th) right after we got back!

I think it's a great car. I can get used to the blind spots.

WayneTN

 

I test drove it at Continental Nissan. They had a few Zs there actually, which suprised me.

Did you Z owners get used to the blind spots?? You REALLY have to use the mirrors and pay close attention to other cars behind you in this car.

 

Continental Nissan is great. I would DEFINITELY recommend this place. They let me drive a silver track when I was putting down a deposit for my Z. I picked it up last Thursday & they were GREAT. Everything went smoooooth. MSRP & not a penny more!

Great place to buy a car.

 

Thats the car i test drove too Who was your salemen? I bought my Maxima from Bill Millinis who is the Internet Sales manager. I now deal with Steve, who is a real cool guy.

 

I deal with the blind spots by trying to drive faster than all the other cars, so I don't need to know what's behind me. Although I must admit that I'm not looking forward to explaining that to the next police officer that I meet.

-D'oh!

 

I went to Universal City Nissan to see if I could test drive one of these cars but they basically told me to f*ck off I need to try another dealership... my Acura lease is about a year left so I still have some time, but I have been eyeing this car for sometime now