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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 09:56 AM
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Thumbs up Test drove a JDM 370z: My basic impressions

While visiting a Nissan dealership in Japan, I took the opportunity to take the 370 for a spin. I wish it was the GT-R! The car aesthetically felt very similar to the 370z. As I pulled out of the lot, it started raining so I couldn't push the car as hard as I wanted to.

My first thoughts were that the hood on the 370 felt a lot longer as if I was driving a F-body camaro or something lol. The acceleration of the car was nice, especially with the paddle shift. It was awesome that the car rev matches for you as you downshift, which was a major plus and could be such a huge benefit on a track day. However, utilizing the paddle shift option made me feel less connected with the car since i'm used to driving manuals and rev matching myself. The handling on the car was okay. It felt a bit soft for my tastes, but nothing an aftermarket suspension wouldn't fix.

Anyways on to the pics:





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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 10:12 AM
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Thanks for sharing. I'm still not a fan of the 370's but would love to try one out.
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 10:14 AM
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This car grew on to me, i really like it now...wish i had one...the cluster looks so cool!
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 10:20 AM
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Nice. Your hair looks like it's moving with the background...lulz
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 10:21 AM
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looks fishy, i dont like the body lol
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 10:21 AM
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Thanks for the write-up Rick!! The 370 still hasn't grown on me that much, but I'd love to take one for a spin just to see how it compares to the 350. I'll need to stop by a dealer sometime soon.
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 01:36 PM
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Very jdm haha!
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 03:09 PM
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Looks like fun
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 03:12 PM
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You lucky S.O.B, you still over there? How long is you vacation, man?
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 03:12 PM
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not a fan of its exterior...
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 04:27 PM
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Good stuff.
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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My favorite Z model still has to be the 08 HR in Nogano Red....
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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Good shinx Rick, ready..seto..go!
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 11:22 PM
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i'll take one. thank you.
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