When the seductive 370Z Roadster first showed up in our fleet, we described it as "the perfect summer fling".With its sensuous design, near-infinity-level features (tose ventilated seats are almost scandalous) and saucy performance (332 hp), the Z was impossible to resist. There's nothing sensible about a two-seater that barely has room for a couple of gym bags in its trunk. But some cars just make you happy to be alive, and this is one of them. That fling turned into a full-blown love affair. The Z's acid test was a five-day LA-to-NYC road trip. If the Z had a dark side, that trip was sure to reveal it. One expects a roadster to be uncomfortable and noisy. But no, the car was a delight all the way to New York-well-mannered on the interstate, appropriately high-sprited off it. In the end, nothing-not even our urban commte-could dim our ardor. We're trying to get over the end of our Z affair with dignity. But if you happen to catch us late some night, after a couple of beers, please don't ask us about the car got away.
DRIVERS NOTEBOOK:
1. With paddle shifters and a seven-speed transmission with rev-matching, the Z turned
the mountain roads of Colorado into a playground.
2. The Z's first service was just $35.50, but the 15,000-mile dealer visit set us back
a steep $647.81
DATA SO FAR:
As tested: $44,405
Previous report: 06/10,08/10,12/10
Miles driven: 16,904
Miles since last report: 4130
Fuel economy: Average-21.0 mpg, Worst-9.2 mpg, Best-28.0 mpg,
Maintenance/repair since last report: $647.81
Overall: $683.31
Overall: $683.31
1 Comment:
It s cool....
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