How bad are the Z's blind spots and rear window visibility?
 

I heard from a few people they were terrible, and from some others that it wasnt bad...

No worse than most cars IMO

I dont think its that bad. Take one for a drive and see for yourself.

Yeah Im going to drive one tomorrow. Just thought I'd get a little insight.

They're bad, but I have no prob since I added the little concave mirrors to the sides

Good deal. As long as you adjust the mirrors correctly, you shouldnt have a problem. It also depends on what kind of car you are coming from. The view out the back is kinda limited distance wise (noticeable on the freeway), but the side mirrors help a lot.

Pretty bad compared to other cars I have driven. The rear view is limited, but the Lexus IS350 I drove prior had a big ass so rear view was also limited. The worst aspect is the blind spots, changing lanes has me double check the sideview mirrors for blind spot. Backing out is also a bit of an issue with it on the pasenger side as basically the chair blocks any side view you can have. Either way, with careful looking and slow reverses, it's a negative apsect of the car that can be overlooked. Those used to very small sports cars would probably be used to it, but if you're coming from a sports sedan or just a 4 door/SUV period, you will soon realize all the safe angles and views you had before are non-existent in the Z.

Once you get over 6 ft tall the rearview mirror and the rear brace tend to get in the way but you get used to it.

Franco: And now my friend, the first-a rule of Italian driving.
[Franco rips off his rear-view mirror and throws it out of the car]
Franco: What's-a behind me is not important.

The only blind spot for me is the not being able to see outside the passenger side quarter panel when the seat is in a certain spot.

That was the issue. Im 6'1. I fit nicely in it at the dealer when it was parked. Rear looked a little limited but I didnt check out the blinds..

Not to hijack the thread but does anyone know if there are other options in review mirrors? I hate the auto dim but would like to keep at least one of the hoem link buttons. I think getting rid of the auto dim would help with that blind spot. I know they make after market, basic mirrors but im looking something more oem looking.

how bad? I think worse than most car...but you learn to adapt...just learn how to use your side mirrors and make sure they're stretched to the farthest....I set mine to where I would have to move my head just a little just to see the slightest edge of the car, on both side...

blind spot? what blind spot? look for other cars on the road, not planes....keep your eyes forward...haha...

I'm 6'3". I couldn't see planes out of my Z even if I wanted to. All I see is a huge a$$ reflection right in the middle of my windshield. :icon17:

They are bad, but I still love the car!! you just need to get used to it.

+1...they are there, but not enough to hate the car or anything. I will say, that when I first started driving my Z, merging/exiting to the right was pretty tricky and required a few double takes. I'll just end with that it is bad enough for me to consider getting one of those ugly & cheesy round mirrors to put on my passenger-side quarter view mirror...

+2...adding that round mirror takes a lot of the aero dynamix of the car away...you will need to add a mirror spoiler if you do that just to give it enuf mirror downforce and reverse that -8hp that the mirrors take away from the car...

Adjust your mirrors right (95% of people do not) and you'll have nothing to worry about. I've had no issues whatsoever.

You get used to it. When I first drove the Z it was definitely the lowest-visibility car I've ever been in. But that wasn't going to stop me from buying it.

Feels normal now. When I think about it though, I use my eyes directly a lot more when looking out the side/back. And I use my drivers side mirror for my rearview quite often.