{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"027 | I Bought a Nissan 370Z… Was It Worth It? | Real Owner Review, Mods & Canyon Car Talk","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/027-i-bought-a-nissan-370z-was-it-worth-it-real-owner-review-mods-canyon-car-talk","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/1091187bc/podcast/play/117336058/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-23%2Fa7304058-a90c-6c2d-e5d0-90ce51fb6a74.mp3","description":"The Z is BACK… and this time, it’s mine.In this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, I take a trip up to Temecula to hang out with Courage—and show him my brand new (to me) Nissan 370Z. We take it for a spin, break down first impressions, and get into what it’s really like owning one of the most iconic Japanese sports cars ever made.But this isn’t just a car reveal…We dive deep into:Real-world 370Z ownership (the good, bad, and unknowns)Used sports car buying tips (what to check before you buy)The legendary VQ engine—sound, power, and reliabilityUpcoming mods like X-pipe exhaust + full system upgradesCold air intake performance gains (what actually matters)Transmission noise & clutch concerns (what to watch for)The difference between turbo vs naturally aspirated powerAnd a fun debate: what makes the ultimate canyon car?Plus… we go completely off the rails (in the best way):Mini bike rides 🏍️Casino stories 🎰Racing for pink slips 🏁Because that’s what car culture is really about—real conversations, real stories, and real cars.🚗 FOLLOW COOL CARS WITH CHRIS🌐 Website: https://coolcarswithchris.com/📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CoolCarswithChris619📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cool_cars_with_chris619/🤝 FOLLOW COURAGE📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDriveNDad22📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedrivendad22/00:00 🔥 I Bought a Nissan 370Z (Big Announcement)00:31 🚗 Showing the Car + First Reactions with Courage01:02 🏁 Listener Question: What Is a Canyon Car?02:20 💰 370Z Pricing: Cheap vs Clean vs Nismo Builds03:42 🏎️ Nissan Z History & Why It Still Hits Today06:02 🔧 Exhaust Plans (X-Pipe + Full System Upgrade)10:56 🔊 VQ Engine Sound, Power & Why It’s Special14:21 🛠️ Pre-Purchase Inspection (What I Checked Before Buying)17:19 😬 Clutch Failure Story (What Happened Last Time)19:05 ⚠️ Transmission Noise + Drivetrain Clunk Talk22:10 📊 Mileage, Ownership & How I’ll Use This 370Z23:09 🏍️ Sports Cars vs Motorcycles (Real Talk)25:29 😂 Mini Bike Ride (Evel Knievel Moment)28:37 🎰 Casino Stories + Gambling Lessons33:58 🏁 Racing for Pink Slips?! Street Car Culture Talk36:03 🚘 Future Plans for the 370Z Build37:31 ⚡ Turbo vs NA Debate (How Power Feels Different)40:41 🔥 Cold Air Intake + Real Performance Gains43:11 🛠️ DIY Mods vs Shop Work (What’s Worth It?)45:07 🚫 Wild Car Builds (No Hood, No Bumper Trends)46:00 🌴 California Car Mods & Legal Talk52:30 🏁 Back to Listener Question: The Ultimate Canyon Car58:30 🏎️ What Makes a Car Fun on Canyon Roads01:00:30 🎤 Final Thoughts: Is the 370Z Worth It?Nissan 370Z review and ownership experience—what it’s really like to buy and drive a used 370Z in 2026. In this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, we break down 370Z mods, VQ engine performance, exhaust upgrades, cold air intake gains, and real-world reliability, including transmission noise and clutch issues. We also compare turbo vs naturally aspirated engines, discuss affordable sports cars, canyon driving performance, and what makes the ultimate canyon car, all while sharing honest car culture insights from a true car enthusiast podcast.#Nissan370Z #370Z #CarPodcast #CarEnthusiast #SportsCars #CarMods #CarCulture #JDM #Automotive #CoolCarsWithChris #VQEngine #370ZLife #UsedSportsCar #CanyonCar #CarTalk\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":148.94,"endTime":154.66,"type":"car","title":"Nissan 370Z","url":"/cars/nissan/370z","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d2/2016_Nissan_370Z_Nismo.jpg","quote":"But the 370Z exists, the cool cars with Chris Ride. And I got a chance to check it out. That's it, man. The brand new to me, not new, but new to me, 370Z. 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The speaker is basically saying they love that kind of car."}},{"startTime":3416.95,"endTime":3421.2,"type":"concept","title":"short wheelbase","url":"/glossary/short-wheelbase","quote":"that's really kind of short wheelbase, this short wheelbase nimble and, you know,","canonicalId":"concept:short-wheelbase","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Wheelbase is the distance between the front and rear axles. A shorter wheelbase generally makes a car feel more nimble because it can rotate and change direction more quickly, which matters a lot on canyon roads.","simplifiedExplanation":"Wheelbase is how long the car is between its front and back wheels. Shorter wheelbase cars usually feel easier to turn quickly on twisty roads."}},{"startTime":3454.1,"endTime":3471.6,"type":"concept","title":"EVs","url":"/glossary/ev","quote":"Oh yeah, all different guys. Like you said, EVs are big. 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