"The 370Z is proof that revolutionary changes aren't mandatory to
keep a model line fresh. The 350Z lacked a decent interior and
storage space, and its styling was starting to look dated. The new
car addresses these shortcomings and improves what was already a
good package. The result is one of the most desirable sports cars
on the market. Steady progress in a model line is not a new
idea-Porsche has been following it since, well, forever. Other
automakers should take note of this success." Car and Driver, Feb.
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For consignment, a 2009 Nissan 370Z sport package coupe with a
title verified 13,022 actual miles. This is a two owner car,
garaged its entire life, and rarely driven in the rain. Now that
the kids are out of college and on their own, it's time to revisit
your sports car days. It's Z-time!
Exterior
It was called "dual shark's teeth" by Car and Driver, and the
distinct front fascia of the car still looks fresh some 15 years
later, owing in part to the headlights that sweep back flush with
the body clad in Platinum Graphite Metallic paint. From there, the
steeply raked windshield gives way to a roofline that immediately
dips rearward, terminating in more flush attributes of dynamic tail
lights that contour around body panels and flank a decklid spoiler.
Wide hips in the form of fenders extend past the lights giving the
car its distinctive gluteus maximus rear profile. 19-inch Rays
Engineering wheels are appropriately geometric in design and carry
ZR rated low profile and staggered size tires with an early 2023
date code. Imperfections include a few chips, scratches, and chin
scrapes.
Interior
The door actuator on the graphite doors stands out as a design
highlight on otherwise simple and handsome door panels that include
a white stitched black cloth insert, both doors presenting cleanly
and each with a can shaped contour for drinks. That white stitching
makes its way to the sporty bucket seats, each with patterned cloth
inserts and tall headrests. It feels high tech, or at least race
inspired from that point forward, with a nice ergonomic steering
wheel and mix of gauges and buttons ahead and the Z's traditional
row of canted gauges in the center. A stitched door hides a cubby
in the center stack, then you'll find the AM/FM/CD radio and A/C
panel below it and if you close your eyes, your hand will
eventually find the shifter in the center console with coordinated
stitching and aluminum framing, and all of it is clean. A dash
cover has been added and below, black carpet in the footwells and
hatch areas all appears without flaws.
Drivetrain
A clean and crowded engine bay house the 3.7 liter DOHC V6, pumping
out 332 horsepower and mated to the 6-speed manual transmission
with SynchroRev Match Sport Mode that allows for perfectly matched
downshifts. Power is routed to the rear axle with 3.692 gears and
viscous limited slip.
Undercarriage
Conditions are clean on the inside where materials look barely
used, because they are! Dual exhaust runs through original
equipment mufflers on its way to the back and Akebono power disc
sport brakes are on all four wheels. Fully independent suspension
includes coil springs at both ends with multilink in the back.
Drive-Ability
No rattles or shakes, just a solid and well preserved Japanese
sports car that does everything well. Great power, super handling,
and other than that narrow rear view, good visibility up front. No
complaints here as all functions on the uncomplicated Z car work as
they should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these
functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot
guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your
purchase.
The latest refresh of Nissan's Z car was met with decidedly mixed
reviews in terms of design. The 370 retains more of the traditional
Fairlady lines while establishing a personality of its own, one
more congruent with the model and more desired by Z enthusiasts.
What we have here is a very nice example.
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in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and
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