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Road Test Review: 2009 Nissan 370Z

Posted by Jeff Glucker on Friday, February 20, 2009 9:50 AM
2009 Nissan 370Z
With the 2009 370Z, Nissan has returned the Z car to its roots…

I have always loved the Datsun 240Z. I have a soft spot in my heart for the mid-to-late 80’s Nissan 300ZX (Z31 for the enthusiasts). I really wanted to like the 2008 Nissan 350Z convertible (reviewed here), but I did not. When it comes to the 350Z, I’ve always felt that Nissan left some of the heart and soul of what a Z really is, on the cutting room floor. When I heard they were redesigning the car for 2009 I was cautiously optimistic. After driving the 2009 Nissan 370Z, how do I feel? More...

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Road Test Review: 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

Posted by Jeff Glucker on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 5:17 PM

2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
The 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is essentially a comfortable and street-legal race car.

I see a Victory Red 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 in the parking lot. I walk up to the car and it senses that I am near, thanks to the keyless entry remote fob in my pocket. I open the door. The seat is more comfortable than I thought it would be. I push down on the brake and make sure the shift knob, which is connected to a 6-speed manual transmission, is in neutral. I press the button marked "ENGINE." The 7.0L V8 LS7 engine snorts and rumbles to life and I now have 505 hp at my disposal. My heart is beating … fast … faster … I put down the parking brake and move the shift knob into first gear and I am now leaving the parking lot … quickly. More...


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Road Test Reviews: 2008 Infiniti G37 Sport – Part 3

Posted by Jeff Glucker on Monday, September 15, 2008 12:42 PM

Infiniti G37S Compared to G35
The 2008 Infiniti G37 looks like a nice step forward from the Infiniti G35.

The 2008 Infiniti G37 Sport is a good-looking car. However, some feel that it is a step backward when compared to the previous Infiniti G35. I beg to differ … More...


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Road Test Reviews: 2008 Infiniti G37 Sport – Part 2

Posted by Jeff Glucker on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 1:02 PM

2008 Infiniti G37S
The 2008 Infiniti G37 Sport giving me a chance to catch the setting sun ... and my breath.

It feels good to walk to the parking lot and see the Blue Slate 2008 Infiniti G37 Sport waiting for me.  I slide into the leather driver's seat and push the START button. The engine awakens and the Infiniti exhaust note is like an old friend ready to greet me after a long day at work. This Infiniti G37S is eager to please, so I pull up the brake, push down the clutch, move the shift left to first gear, and ... burn my hand on the incredibly hot piece of aluminum trim that has been warming up in the Southern California sun.
 
Flesh wounds aside, the 2008 Infiniti G37 is ready to run and I am eager to oblige ... More...

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